Becoming Storytellers

By Becoming Storyterllers

A space where journalists are supported, celebrated and heard.

Hear the story behind the journalists and get tips/advice on how to succeed in your career.

Created and hosted by Emmy-nominated anchor... more

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The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.

Becoming Storytellers episodes:

September 24, 2019Ep 12 A health scare forced WTKR morning anchor Jessica Larche to Decide To Live; she lost 100 pounds, transformed her life and manifested everything she prayed for in her life & career.
When WTKR morning anchor Jessica Larche talks about her journey, “rejection” is one of the first words that comes to mind. “Rejection is a blessing; embrace it, learn from it, and keep pushing forward” is one of Jessica's Journey Gems. Jessica says she felt rejected when she graduated with a 4.0 GPA and no job; not even a call back from the countless news directors she’d sent her reel to. That rejection continued as a young reporter when she was turned down from her dream job in her home city. For years, Jessica used food as an outlet to cope with her anxiety, binge eating regularly to numb what she was feeling. Morbid obesity lead to one of the biggest scares of Jessica's life forcing her to Decide To Live. Listen to episode 12 of @BecomingStorytellers podcast to hear about:

Jessica’s emotional 100-pound weight loss journey

How she got an unexpected call from her current station WTKR

Her promotion to morning anchor

Being vulnerable with viewers and overcoming fear to start @DecideToLiveTV

+ much more!

Also, check out Jessica’s online talk show @DecideToLiveTV on Youtube!
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34min
September 10, 2019 Ep 11 NBC-Atlanta’s Ron Jones went from Army veteran, to police sergeant, to TV anchor/reporter by never giving up on his dream
From Army veteran, to police sergeant, to TV anchor/reporter, NBC-Atlanta's Ron Jones’ path to becoming a journalist is as unique as they come. Though he always knew he wanted to be a storyteller, Ron almost gave up on that dream until life’s unexpected twists & turns lead him right to where he was destined to be. In this episode of Becoming Storytellers, Ron talks about making the transition from law enforcement to journalism, how faith led him to his dream & the full-circle moment involving a news director who told him he would never get a job as a journalist.
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32min
August 27, 2019 Ep 10 Tahera Rahman made history as the first TV reporter to wear a hijab on air in America but the journey took years. People told her that her hijab would prevent her from getting into the business. She proved them wrong.
Tahera Rahman has always dreamed of being a TV reporter. She had the talent, passion and ability to do the job but even while being a qualified candidate, dozens of News Directors turned her down. There could only be one reason why, she thought: her hijab. Tahera chooses to wear the traditional Muslim head scarf and it was a non-negotiable in her quest to get into TV News. Finally, she got hired as an evening producer working behind the scenes at WHBF-TV but it would take years and applying three times for a reporter position at that same station before she was finally given the opportunity. Tahera is now the first TV reporter in America to wear a hijab on air. In this episode of #BecomingStorytellers she talks about what it felt like having an armed security guard follow her around on stories in her first month on the job, her parents’ emotional reaction to seeing her on air for the first time, the stories of support she’s received & hate she’s faced while doing her job, her message for other hijabi women & girls who want to live out their dream of being TV reporters & much more. She’s also dropping her Top 3 “Journey Gems” to help you excel in your life & career.
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38min
August 14, 2019 Ep 09 TV One’s Krystal Franklin talks spending 6 years applying for media jobs & freelancing before she finally got her big break working for radio legend Tom Joyner
TV One’s Senior Digital & Social Producer, Krystal Franklin, is the magic behind taking the network's digital platforms to the next level with more than 16 million page views under her watch; but her journey in entertainment media wasn’t easy. It took years to get there. She talks about the journey that ultimately led her to working for Steve Harvey and radio legend Tom Joyner.

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26min
July 29, 2019 Ep 08 NABJ Candidate Spotlight: Marlon Walker
Get to know the candidates running for NABJ President!

Atlanta Journal Constitution Education Reporter, NABJ VP of Print & candidate for NABJ President, Marlon Walker, talks about why he should be president, changes he will make to improve the organization, the cost of convention, securing sponsorships, holding major media companies accountable for diversity, leadership opportunities for younger journalists, the future of Print Journalism. He also shares his personal story about how he got his start in the journalism business and drops tips & advice for journalists.
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27min
July 29, 2019 Ep 07 NABJ Candidate Spotlight: Gregory Lee
Get to know the candidates running for NABJ President!

Senior Managing Editor for The Atlantic, past NABJ President & current candidate for NABJ President, Gregory Lee, talks about why he should be president again, changes he’s made during his tenure & how he plans to build on that, the cost of convention, holding major media companies accountable for diversity, leadership opportunities for younger journalists, the future of Sports Journalism. He also shares his personal story about how he got his start in the journalism business and drops tips & advice for journalists.
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20min
July 29, 2019 Ep 06 NABJ Candidate Spotlight: Dorothy Tucker
Get to know the candidates running for NABJ President!

Veteran CBS Chicago Investigative reporter, current NABJ VP of Broadcast & candidate for NABJ President, Dorothy Tucker, talks about why she should be president, changes she will make to improve the organization, the cost of convention, inclusion, holding major media companies accountable, leadership opportunities for younger journalists. She also shares her personal story about how she got her start in the journalism business and drops tips & advice for journalists.
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30min
July 13, 2019 Ep 05 Former TV Reporter Valeria Sistrunk quit her job after it caused her to go into depression, have anxiety & an eating disorder. Therapy saved her life. She shares a powerful message that every journalist needs to hear.
From the outside looking in, Valeria Sistrunk had it all. A job as a TV news reporter, talent, drive; but on the inside she was suffering. The toxic newsroom environment and news business in general was affecting her health. She struggled to pay her bills, got denied for food stamps twice, could barely eat and didn’t at the time see therapy as an option (because she’s black and black people don’t do therapy, right? WRONG) A friend encouraged her to go to therapy and it changed her life. Lead her to creating a successful business (RateMyStation.Com) which helps thousands of journalists with the goal of preventing them from going through what she went through. This episode is an eyeopener & vital conversation for not only journalists and student journalists but also for News Directors, General Managers, Executive Producers, Newsroom Mangers & Corporate leadership at media companies who have the power to make the much needed positive changes in the industry. Please listen & most of all TAKE ACTION.
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30min
June 24, 2019 Ep 04 Quincy Harris, host of “The Q” on Fox29 Philly & The Quincy Harris Morning Show on 100.3 WRNB talks about the full circle moment of being asked to host his own TV show, how he prepared for it a decade earlier & what’s next.
Quincy Harris, host of “The Q” on Fox29 Philly & The Quincy Harris Morning Show on 100.3 WRNB talks about the full circle moment of being asked to host his own TV show, how he prepared for it a decade earlier, what’s next & his top 3 “Journey Gems.”
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22min
June 13, 2019 Ep 03 ABC Action News Tampa Anchor/Reporter, Jasmine Styles, talks about how she stumbled on journalism, why she chose a job in market #141 over market #11
ABC Action News Tampa Anchor/Reporter, Jasmine Styles, talks about how she stumbled on journalism, why she chose a job in market #141 over market #11 , and how she made the 130 market jump to eventually come back around to be an anchor in the 11th market in the country at just 28 years old.
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16min

FAQs about Becoming Storytellers:

How many episodes does Becoming Storytellers have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.