Be My Neighbor

There are some people that come into our lives and within an instant, it feels like you are sitting with an old friend, sharing secrets, soaking up wisdom, learning and growing together. Val Warner is just that woman.

Val is a true Chicago fixture, known as the Emmy Award-winning host of Windy City LIVE, ABC 7 Chicago's popular afternoon talk and entertainment show, airing weekdays. Her effervescence on air radiates across the screen and she goes beyond the fluff, tackling the harder topics, like race, bullying, domestic violence and body image with her guests.

In this episode, Val shares with us what it is like being a black woman in media, how she remains true to herself, uses her authentic voice, and stays motivated during quarantine. Val also generously lets us in on how she found the strength to walk away from domestic abuse, found the courage to talk about it and shares her advice to others in a similar situation.

Val is the real deal - a real girl's girl, and after getting the chance to speak with her, we felt ready to take on anything thrown our way.