Denis Phillips' desire to be a television meteorologist began by seeing Santa on radar when he was 6 years old. It's true! Although, severe weather really hooked him. He is one of those crazies you'll see tied to a palm tree in a category 3 hurricane… doing a live shot… sideways.
After stops in Gainesville, Providence, and Los Angeles, Denis finally ended up in Tampa. He says the Bay area offers all the challenges weather-wise he could ever hope for: severe thunderstorms, tropical storms, and plenty of opportunities to tie himself to a palm tree! LOL
In this episode, Jared and Denis dive into their mutual interest of severe weather. Later in the episode, Denis opens up about the challenges that come from being a 24-7 weather man, and balancing that life with also being a husband and father of six children. Denis loves his community, and is always working hard to keep them prepared for whatever weather will come their way.
"You need to listen to what the person you trust is saying, not just go on Facebook and read some blog or get some information that it's hard to put in context sometimes." – Denis Phillips
Time Stamps
1:01 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast
1:28 – Meet today's special guest, Denis Phillips
7:11 – Discover what inspired him to become a Meteorologist
10:54 – Denis talks about their 'Fundraising Tumblers'
13:15 – Understanding the indications of a Tornado
17:48 – Denis shares the story of a guy who encountered a giant tornado
19:22 – Find out the motivation behind 'Rule #7'
23:39 – Benchmark of Career: He recounts the disastrous storm 'Charlie' that hit Tampa Bay
32:54 – El Niño vs La Niña: What is it and why is it happening?
37:32 – Denis on being transparent with his work-life balance
45:09 – Fun weather question: Does a Meteorologist have access to high-tech radar?
49:08 – Denis' advice to Dads: The importance of recognizing your child's personality
Resources:
· Support Rule #7 and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals:
https://rule-7-stuff-2.creator-spring.com/
Connect w/ Denis:
· YouTube
Connect w/ CriticalBench:
· Youtube
