Becoming Storytellers

Legendary journalist Bruce Johnson's story is one of grit, survival, grace and ultimately perseverance. He grew up poor in a racially segregated Louisville but never one to view himself as a victim, Johnson pushed through obstacles that could've killed him, to became a 22-time EMMY award-winning, Edward R. Murrow award-winning, Society of Professional Journalists & Washington D.C Hall of Fame inductee among many other accolades in his 44-year career at WUSA in Washington D.C.

Johnson chronicles his remarkable life and career in his new book Surviving Deep Waters: A Legendary Reporter's Story of Overcoming Poverty, Race, Violence, and His Mother's Deepest Secret.

In episode 32 of the Becoming Storytellers Podcast, Johnson gets candid about it all-- Drugs, discrimination, rejection, mistakes, family, navigating the news business and how it all came together in serving as a journalist for the people in the nation's capitol for more than four decades.

Freedom is the way forward for Emmy nominated journalist Garin Flowers, with three journalism jobs and an upcoming Netflix movie appearance, the former "Bachelorette" contestant and local TV news reporter now spends his time doing what he loves, on his own terms.

Garin left local news to pursue his passion in Los Angeles and his leap of faith paid off. He's currently a reporter for Yahoo News, host for Cinemark and a professor teaching the next generation of journalists at the University of Southern California.

Garin talks about how he got his start as a journalist, being chosen as a reality TV show contestant, what it's like landing entertainment gigs with steep competition and his upcoming appearances on Netflix and on a popular TV show + much more!

After more than 30 years gracing our TV screens, veteran NBC News correspondent Tracie Potts is stepping into a new chapter; she'll be taking over the reins as Executive Director of the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College in less than two weeks!

In this episode, Tracie & I chat about her decades long career doing live reports each morning on dozens of NBC stations across the country, the highlights of her career, challenges, her new chapter, words of wisdom for younger journalists & much more

Tiffany Greene talks about making history as the first Black woman play-by-play commentator for ESPN, what it's like working at the network, how she landed her dream job, motivation for aspiring sportscasters & much more.

Veteran journalist, Dave Jordan, gets candid about his decision to leave journalism for a job as a PR director. He details how he got his start in TV, the changes he's seen in the industry in his 25 years and career gems for others who feel burnt out and in need of a change.