I recently found this picture of me sitting on a motorcycle. If I remember correctly, the camera captured this image outside a Harley-Davidson dealership.
Some TV managers routinely told my colleagues and me that women made up a significant portion of our viewers beginning at 5pm. So I figured I was in the driver’s seat after reading and sharing a story about a growing number of women riding motorcycles.
The dealership introduced me to women riders and the story took off. Of course, I couldn’t carry out such a story without taking a seat myself. During my live shot, I sat on the back. But anyone who knows much about motorcycles, which I don’t, realizes people have nicknames for riding on the back seat that are not very masculine. Confident in my credibility as a journalist, I held no animosity toward those snickering at my position. When the ride ended, the story steered a positive light on women and motorcycles.