(Disclaimer: Adult language and content.)

Shara Park spent nearly 18 years at KSL — the station she dreamed of working for since junior high. She thought she’d retire there.

She didn’t.

In this deeply honest conversation, we talk about:

• Being known as “the blonde from Channel 5”

• The 24th of July parade moment when she thought, I made it

• Losing confidence… and finding it again

• The mental fog of morning shows and breaking news

• “Fun Shara” vs. “Working Shara”

• The Walmart gingerbread house moment when she chose herself

• Her daughter’s quiet shift after she stepped away

• And the freedom of being able to say, “Yes, I can braid your hair.”

This conversation isn’t about bitterness.

It’s about breathing again.

It’s about realizing your career is something you did — not who you are.

And it’s about choosing your family when you finally get the chance.

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