I am a huge fan of the “Today” show. Before I joined Sonoma Magazine and became editor in chief, I was an at-home parent working harvest as a side gig. And for all those years at home with my two boys, the “Today” show was my constant morning companion, kicking off the day with a sunny positivity and sense of community.<\/p>\n
So attending the taping of the Sonoma County edition of the show at St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, right in my hometown of Kenwood, was a true full-circle kind of moment. I loved the window into how the show comes together and did more than my fair share of whooping and cheering for the cameras.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s some of what you might not have seen if you watched the show on TV Friday morning:<\/p>\n
The team behind the scenes was huge\u2014more than a few dozen, including producers, assistants, camera people, and security\u2014all wearing special Today show lanyards. My press badge made me feel extra included in all the action. Funny story: more than a few times, fellow audience members approached me to ask about this or that on the show, maybe because I had a badge. But of course, I didn\u2019t know any more than they did!<\/p>\n
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