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Lunch With Nancy Reagan Helped Launch The Career Of This Hoosier Motivational Speaker

By Jill Ditmire
Published March 11, 2016 at 12:00 AM EST
Internationally known motivational speaker Kevin Wanzer says meeting Nancy Reagan helped shape his career.
Courtesy Kevin Wanzer/ kevinwanzer.com
Internationally known motivational speaker Kevin Wanzer says meeting Nancy Reagan helped shape his career.

INDIANAPOLIS -- An internationally known motivational speaker from Indiana says working with former first lady Nancy Reagan and her “JUST SAY NO” campaign paved the way for his successful career. WFYI's Jill Ditmire talks with author/speaker/humorist Kevin Wanzer.
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Jill Ditmire
Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.
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