Moody Talks

Description: Host Austin Martinez talks with UT student Judith Hernandez about how one's cultural identities provide an important perspective to their studies and work. Majoring in speech, language, and hearing sciences, Judith hopes to open doors for other Latinas in the field through education and leadership.

When a space does not exist, it is important to create one. Host Austin Martinez talks with Faith Castle, Tiana Woodard and Erna Smith who took the bold step to build a space from scratch. BlackPrint is the only Black-interest publication at UT Austin. The student publication amplifies Black stories all year long.

This episode of Moody Talks features the creator of Buzzfeed’s black culture platform Cocoa Butter Chantal Rochelle. Join the conversation as Rochelle details her views on her rise into the communications field.

Host Austin Martinez explores the many ways, through acts big and small, we can give back to our community. Communication and Leadership student Nikki Hammond and Moody College faculty member Dr. Jennifer Jones Barbour provide stories and perspective.

Coming to college provides a special opportunity to explore one’s identities and find support. Host Austin Martinez speaks with students and faculty about exploring their unique identities on campus, and how this exploration is being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Claire Clements, a journalism first-year student, comes from Coppell, Texas. She loves reading, visiting coffee shops, and advocating for disability rights. Host Austin Martinez talks with Claire about transitioning to college life and her unique responsibility as a storyteller.

Collectively, as a community, we are stepping out in faith, into a semester that is wildly different than anything we could have dreamed or imagined nine months ago.

Moody Talks is a podcast that seeks extraordinary stories in ordinary places.

Moody Talks is a podcast created by the Moody College of Communication that seeks extraordinary stories in ordinary places.