Full Circle: Legacy in the Newsroom with Autumn Childress

Autumn Childress, morning anchor for ABC 8News, shares her inspiring journey of perseverance, purpose, and storytelling. A Richmond native and Longwood University alum, Autumn reflects on her record-breaking D1 basketball career and the path that led her from courtside to the newsroom. Following in her mother Gwen Williams' footsteps, Autumn’s career comes full circle—Gwen began as a weather anchor at WRIC in 1993 and became a beloved news anchor for the station. Autumn recounts childhood memories of accompanying her mom to the news set at 2 a.m. when the babysitter didn’t answer the door, learning early the significance of the "On Air" sign. Today, as she carries forward her mother’s legacy, Autumn reflects on their unique bond, the lessons passed down through generations, and the joy of co-anchoring with her first mentor and lifelong role model. This heartfelt conversation offers insight into her incredible journey and the power of family, faith, and storytelling. For more about Autumn on ABC 8 News: https://www.wric.com/author/autumn-childress/ Follow Autumn on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumnchildresstv/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/achildress8news/ Connect with the Podcast on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/conversationsunearthed/ Connect with Breonna on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/mooreinvesting_/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mooreinvesting_ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mooreinvesting?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ56d1Nc6_dpPjwYVAYYDjk1GhTm1piSOlbqhC82zjdtfHo-5swxWcQpGg_aem_AdmY5aZQikx3kEvZbcj-4n25waCPQMz0eAm0SSh0_ZG692dNCCSobqt587KvwaPsdx3uqKGZXUJQBgtDnB6t8lRD