Kayla Corine Thompson Event

Name: Kayla Corine Thompson Event
Start: 2026-02-10T17:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-10T18:00:00-06:00
Location: Kayla Corine Thompson Event

February 10, 2026 @ 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Overview

In conversation with Dr. Tonja Murphy

Success is defined differently for everyone, but one thing that successful people have in common is the ability to adapt and pivot. Things don’t always pan out the way we thought they would, but many times that redirection can bless you in ways you never could have imagined. In Master of the Pivot, Kayla shares comical stories and lessons learned while transitioning from life as a two-sport collegiate athlete to the fast-paced world of journalism.

Kayla Thompson is an Emmy-nominated, award-winning journalist from Brandon, MS. She joined the WJTV news team in June 2020 and is the host of "Live at 9", 12 News at 6am, and "The Morning 'Sip". When she is not on television, Kayla is a speaker, host, and author. Her book, Master of the Pivot was released on October 7th, 2025. Kayla is a member of the 50 Under Fifty: Mississippi's Top Urban Elite Professionals Inaugural class. She is a 2018 graduate of Jacksonville State University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.