Potential Magazine Mar/Apr 2014 | Page 8

life skills tips & advice life skills trends what i know now Katie Bright resources katie age: 24 hometown: Montgomery, Ala. scholarships bright education: Graduated from Saint James School class of 2007, studied Communication Journalism at Auburn University. parent to parent on the bright side occupation: Assistant Commissioner, Southern States Athletic Conference With a dad who was once the mayor of Montgomery and is also a retired U.S. Congressman and a mom who was a district judge, it’s fair to say that public service is in Katie’s blood. No surprise that her childhood dream was to become president of the United States. In fact, she still harbors that dream today. “Both of my parents have true servant hearts, and through their political positions were able to help those around them, and nothing would make me happier than to have the same opportunity one day,” she said. But until it’s necessary to get her 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue address stamp made, she’s got a sunny outlook and is enjoying her duties as Assistant Commissioner, Southern States Athletic Conference, which include hosting a segment of the conference’s weekly television show on Fox Sports South, handling media relations, maintaining the Instead of wishing my time conference websites and social media, designing away, always being anxious about marketing and promotional campaigns, getting to the next stage in life, coordinating conference championships, and I would’ve slowed down to more. Katie took the time to share her thoughts appreciate every moment that on parental advice, choosing a path and stopping would eventually be only a to smell the roses. memory. “ LESSON LEARNED ” dad’s advice: My dad is always full of advice, but one that sticks with me is, “As long as you’re honest in everything you do, you’ll have nothing to worry about.” rookie mistake: If