Lisa Ling: Former Co-Host of The View and Champion for Women and Children
SM: You have many achievements and distinctions under your belt, from being the first female host of National Geographic Channel’s Explorer to completing the Boston marathon in 4:34. What are you most proud of?
Lisa Ling: I ran that marathon with my deceased uncle’s number. We were raising money for pediatric cancer because my uncle’s 14-year-old daughter died of liver cancer. We ended up raising about $100,000. It was one of the best days of my life and one that I will never forget, but I will never do another one again [laughs]!
SM: What personal sacrifices have you made to get to where you are today?
Lisa Ling: Well, I’ve had a number of relationships fail [laughs] because my job consists of traveling around the world. Very unpredictable schedules…it’s definitely taken its toll. I don’t really look at what I do as work. It’s what I’m really passionate about and part of who I am. If you’re going to be in a relationship with me, you have to know that going into it.
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| steffi | |
| In the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced lives, it is too easy to forget or simply just not be aware of what misfortune exists among us. It is refreshing to see Lisa, from our generation, empower herself and then share with us knowledge gained from taking the time to look underneath the surface. | |
| nhibber | |
| I am so impressed with Lisa Ling. She continues to do such amazing things for women and children. She epitomizes the importance of doing work that one is passionate about instead of a high profile celebrity-like job, like the View. Thanks for interviewing such an inspiring and amazing individual | |
| axcar | |
| Impressive interview. Great job! Lisa Ling truly is a champion for women and children. I would like to see help for children who are left alone because the Mom(single parent) has to work two jobs to make ends meet. | |
| NadsV | |
| This was a great article! Though I always enjoyed Lisa Ling's commentary on The View, I was unaware of her commitment to empowering women worldwide. I will definitely watch her new series on Oxygen! Thanks Savvy Miss! | |
| Melissa78417 -- Corpus Christi | |
| Great article! I've been watching Lisa Ling since she was on Channel One. To be a young woman and accomplish all that she has...it's an inspiration and she's a true role model. | |
| Carolanne -- Los Angeles | |
| What an inspiring article for women everywhere! As a woman going through a career change, Lisa Ling's comments about pursuing what makes you happy and getting out of situations where you're perpetually unhappy really hit home for me. | |
| Betsy -- Torrance | |
| Lisa Ling is such an outstanding role model for all women, especially at a time when America really needs positive women to look up to. She's doing such great things--thank you for bringing her work to our attention. | |
| abby | |
| This is an amazing article about an inpiring woman. I always loved watching Lisa Ling on The View and it is exciting to know that she has moved on to such important work, helping women and children who need it most. | |
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