ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Michele Morley explores topics with longtime television personality and Good Things Utah anchor Nicea DeGering for an honest conversation about purpose, identity, and finding confidence through life's changing seasons. Drawing on three decades in broadcasting, Nicea reflects on navigating career transitions, becoming an empty nester, and learning to trust her intuition instead of comparing herself to others. She shares how social media affected her self-worth, the lessons she learned about authenticity, and why true confidence comes from embracing who you are rather than trying to please everyone. The conversation explores the influence of motherhood on her journalism, including how covering the Elizabeth Smart case changed her perspective forever. Nicea also discusses parenting adult children, redefining success at different stages of life, balancing career ambitions with family, and why peace—not achievement—has become her measure of success. She closes with an inspiring reminder that every person brings something unique to the world and encourages women to discover what makes them different and confidently lead with it.
Timestamps
00:00 Opening Reflection on Comparison
00:48 Welcome and Guest Introduction
01:50 Knowing When to Turn the Page
03:40 Finding Purpose Through Change
05:25 The Pressure of Comparison
06:05 Learning to Trust Intuition
06:55 Social Media and Self-Worth
08:35 Becoming Comfortable Being Yourself
10:45 Women Who Inspire Lasting Change
12:45 Giving Back Creates Purpose
13:50 Authenticity Over Perfection
15:00 Why She Chose Television
16:20 Telling Stories That Matter
18:20 Curiosity and a Career in Journalism
19:40 The Excitement of Breaking News
21:20 Motherhood Changed Everything
22:20 Covering the Elizabeth Smart Case
24:20 Raising Independent Daughters
25:50 Understanding Her Own Mother
27:50 Redefining Success Over Time
29:00 The Myth of Work-Life Balance
30:15 Peace Is the New Success
31:15 Finding Confidence in Your Uniqueness
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Guest Bio
Nicea DeGering is an Emmy-award-winning television anchor, host, and media personality best known for her long-standing role on Good Things Utah, the lifestyle and morning show on ABC4 Utah. She began her broadcast career after graduating with a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Brigham Young University, quickly rising to become the Crime Reporter at ABC4 at age 23. Over more than 25 years on Utah television, she has covered everything from the 2002 Winter Olympics and the search for Elizabeth Smart to lifestyle interviews with high-profile figures and community members.
Links
Website: www.niceadegering.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niceadegering/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicea-degering-125836164
ABC4: www.abc4.com
About the Hosts
Michele Morley
Michele Morley is the host of YES! Women's Network. She created YES! Women's Network as a community designed to bring women together through meaningful conversations and shared experiences across faith, relationships, well-being, and finance.
