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matters, especially with a demanding on-air schedule and three children at home. Balance, she adds, no longer means doing everything at once. “Some days lean more toward work, others toward my kids,” she says. “I’ve lear- ned to be OK with that.” Sanchez is equally direct about postpartum recovery and body care, framing it as respect rather than performance. “Taking care of myself has always been important to me, especially after pregnancy,” she says. After giving birth to all three children, she returned to her routine quickly through movement, consistency and listening to her body. “For me, self-care isn’t about vanity,” she says. “It’s about respect for your body and the life it carries you through.” Professionally, Sanchez continues to invest in growth. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in public rela- tions through the University of Florida while working full time. “I’ve always been curious about how every part of
lifestyle storytelling. Sanchez believes viewers respond to the honesty of the format and to her willingness to show up as she is. “I’m in a season of life where I’m juggling motherhood, work, wellness, creativity and relationships, and I don’t shy away from that,” she says. “I don’t try to be perfect on camera. I try to be present.” Sanchez’s path to South Florida included stops in Orlan- do, Fort Myers and Myrtle Beach, experiences she credits with sharpening her sense of local storytelling. “Working in different Florida markets showed me how deeply local stories matter,” she says. South Florida, where she has spent most of her career, feels layered and fast-paced. “The culture intersects here,” she says. “Every story has depth, emotion and personality.” Her connection to the region is also personal. A Long Island native of Ecuadorian heritage, Sanchez says her background helps her relate to a wide range of viewers. “People are often surprised to learn I’m Ecuadorian, and
this industry works,” she says. Studying PR has sharpened her understanding of strategy and storytelling, both on and off camera. “Being a working mom while continuing my edu- cation is something I’m really proud of,” she says. Recognition has followed her consistency. Sanchez has been named Best Anchorwo- man multiple times and recei-
that shared connection reso- nates strongly here,” she says. Her New York roots, she adds, shape her work ethic. “I’m direct, driven and efficient.” That drive has not softened since becoming a mother, but it has been recalibrated. Sanchez is mom to her son, Preston, and twin daughters, London and Madison, and she speaks candidly about how
“I’ve never been someone who waits for opportunities. I like to build them” Kristin Sanchez
ved South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine’s Presti- gious Women Award. She views those honors as markers of trust rather than arrival. “They reflect a real connection with the people watching,” she says. “Especially because early on, I was told I wasn’t meant for this industry.” As local media evolves, Sanchez believes trust and personality will continue to matter. “Audiences want connection,” she says. “They want to feel like they know the person delivering the story.” She sees herself helping shape that shift by existing in both traditional television and digital spaces, inviting viewers into her routines, her family life and her interests beyond the studio. Looking ahead, Sanchez is focused less on titles and more on alignment. “I’m not just a TV host,” she says. “I’m a mom, a creator, a business owner and a storyteller. I’m excited to define what a modern media personality looks like on my own terms and continue building a life and career that feel aligned.” u
motherhood reshaped her priorities. “My kids are my re- ason why,” she says. “They grounded me in a way I never expected.” She learned to slow down and reassess how she spends her time. “Work will always be there, but time with your children is fleeting,” she says. “Once I unders- tood that, it changed how I prioritize my days.” Health and wellness are part of that recalibration, not as a trend but as a structure that allows everything else to function. “Self-care is how I’m able to do everything else,” Sanchez says. She describes her routine as “soft discipline,” built on consistency rather than extremes. “Movement is non-negotiable for me,” she says. “Waking up early and moving my body sets the tone for my entire day.” Before the house wakes up, she rotates between Tremble, Yoga Joint and [solidcore], workouts she says keep her grounded mentally as much as physically. Her wellness habits are practical and scheduled. She hydrates first thing in the morning, makes cold-pressed juice and fuels herself intentionally throughout the day. “I stick to a schedule for my health,” she says. The structure
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