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From Childhood Dreams to Broadcasting Excellence with Deborah Pearson: The Resilience, Mentorship, and Storytelling Impact in Journalism

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Ever wonder how childhood dreams can flourish into groundbreaking careers? Join me, Wanda Pearson, as I sit down with my inspiring sister-in-law, Deborah Pearson, the pioneering director of WOOF FM in Dothan, Alabama. Deborah's journey is nothing short of remarkable from her imaginative play as a young girl pretending to be a news anchor to becoming the first Black female talk show host at WDHN-TV18. With accolades like the Abbey Alabama Broadcasting Association Awards and a feature on ABC’s 2020 primetime special, Deborah shares her powerful narrative of persistence and the…

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