In this week’s inspiring episode of Next Steps Forward, host Dr. Chris Meek sits down with Heather Lloyd - sports journalist, former news anchor, proud stepmom, and Daybreak Colts Contributor for WISH-TV in Indianapolis. From her early days in Eden Prairie, Minnesota (where she once had a near run-in with Prince!) to navigating the evolving world of local news, Heather shares her remarkable journey through broadcast journalism, public relations, financial sales, and ultimately back to her true passion - storytelling through sports.

Heather opens up about the challenges of covering the NFL for a morning audience and her unique approach to making sports journalism accessible and engaging for all viewers. She discusses how she built a voice in a male-dominated field, the growth of female representation in sports media, and how community-driven fan groups like the Blue Ladies Club are changing the game for women's engagement with sports. This episode is a celebration of passion, perseverance, and the unifying power of sports - don’t miss it! 

About Heather Lloyd: Heather Lloyd attended Syracuse University where she got a degree in broadcast journalism and political science. She started her career as a news reporter at KCCO TV in Alexandria, Minnesota, where she also functioned as photographer, video editor, assignment editor, and Friday night football score taker. From there, she moved to Duluth, Minnesota as an anchor and reporter at KDLH TV. She eventually transitioned to public relations before moving into financial sales. In 2004, Heather took time off from her career, married her husband Michael, became a stepmom to two children, and fell madly in love with the Indianapolis Colts. She started a football blog, generated social media following, and went on to write for the Colts for five years. Today she is the Daybreak Colts Contributor for WISH News 8 in Indianapolis, Indiana.