For many years, I was the only female meteorologist on television in Boston. It was a difficult time for me. I was young and inexperienced and hungry to be a good forecaster. I cannot tell you how many people called me “weather girl”—some newspapers even referred to me as a “weatherman!” Thanks to the thoughtful mentoring of a New England icon, Harvey Leonard, I did improve with time while learning from the best. Today, it gives me great pride to see all the talented female broadcast meteorologists working in Boston. I hope it is an easier ride for them. It has been a pleasure mentoring many students over the years from middle school to graduate school, through personal contact and as part of formal outreach. I look forward to continuing those efforts.