How the States Got Their Shapes was my first job in television—and the one that got me hooked on production. I started as a PA, driving the show car, hauling gear, and keeping the host laughing between takes. Over time, I worked my way up to Associate Producer, hitting the road and helping shape episodes from coast to coast. We covered every corner of the country, and I got a front-row seat to the magic (and madness) of documentary-style storytelling.