Veronica Rueckert
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Veronica Rueckert is an American writer, voice consultant, and former radio host known for her contributions to public radio and literature on communication and empowerment.
Early life and education[edit]
Growing up in small towns in Wisconsin, Rueckert often felt distinct due to her Hispanic heritage; she is half Mexican.[1] She pursued higher education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison,[2] where she trained as an opera singer and earned a degree in vocal performance.
Career[edit]
Rueckert's career in broadcasting began in 1996 at Wisconsin Public Radio, starting as a weekend announcer. She progressed to producing for the Peabody Award-winning,[3] nationally syndicated program "To the Best of Our Knowledge," where her essays were also featured.[4][5] Rueckert hosted the afternoon drive-time program "Central Time" starting in 2013.[6]
In 2015, Rueckert established a voice coaching and consulting business, focusing particularly on helping women find their voices.[2] This work led to the publication of her book, Outspoken: Why Women's Voices Get Silenced and How to Set Them Free, in 2019 by HarperCollins.[7] The book was noted by Kirkus Reviews for its unique perspective and practical advice, describing Rueckert's style as "encouraging, supportive, and cheerful."[8]
Post-publication, Rueckert has written articles on women's voices and empowerment for several notable publications, including the Washington Post..[9][10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Veronica Rueckert on Being Half Mexican". To the best of our KNOWLEDGE.
- ^ a b Rice, Gwendolyn (September 29, 2016). "Speak up". Isthmus | Madison, Wisconsin.
- ^ "To the Best of Our Knowledge". www.peabodyawards.com.
- ^ "Veronica Rueckert on Encountering the Orca". To the best of our KNOWLEDGE.
- ^ Uncredited (2013-05-09). "{Retired} Veronica Rueckert". Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
- ^ Uncredited (2017-10-09). "Veronica Rueckert To Leave Hosting Role In November". Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
- ^ Gabriel, Mary Ellen (June 27, 2019). "Speaking out". Isthmus | Madison, Wisconsin.
- ^ "OUTSPOKEN | Kirkus Reviews" – via www.kirkusreviews.com.
- ^ Rueckert, Veronica (5 March 2020). "Perspective | After there is a female president, we'll vote for one. You see the problem there?". Washington Post.
- ^ Rueckert, Veronica (11 September 2019). "Perspective | That grating noise? It's people criticizing female voices on the debate stage". Washington Post.
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