TexasConferenceforWomenLeslie Rhode is an award winning television journalist with a career spanning more than 20 years in Washington, D.C., Texas and Arkansas.

She has been a lead anchor and reporter covering stories of national consequence and local economic impact. Along the way, Leslie interviewed top political leaders including a United States President, Fortune 500 business leaders and Hollywood celebrities on the red carpet at the Oscars.

A recognized news leader, Leslie has collaborated with top media industry consultants and executives. She has been trusted by millions of viewers in multiple television markets as a credible news source. She has worked at television stations WJLA, KXAN, KHBS, KHOG and KAIT.

As a communications consultant, Leslie enjoys working with clients to better understand their personal or business story and be effective when telling it.  Most of all, Leslie loves telling stories that inspire long after they have been told.