Summary

Caroline Collins and Lexi Collins discuss their podcast setup, the origin of the Big Bites podcast, Caroline's passion for food, and her love for eating. They also talk about naming the podcast and their dynamic as sisters. They share childhood memories and discuss their fashion choices and style evolution. Lexi talks about her clothing line and influencer boxes, while Caroline talks about her journey into influencing and her experience with TikTok. They also discuss Lexi's career as a female DJ and her music style. The conversation concludes with Caroline's experience in grad school. Caroline Collins discusses her career evolution in broadcast journalism and the role of social media in her success. She shares how her master's degree in communication technology with a social media specialization played a significant role in her understanding of social media strategies. Caroline talks about the challenges of reporting breaking news on social media and the importance of not focusing solely on views and likes. She emphasizes the need to break stereotypes and push boundaries in the industry. The conversation also touches on the support and bond between Caroline and her sister, Lexi.

Takeaways

The evolution of a career in broadcast journalism often requires adapting to changes in technology and social media. A specialized education in communication technology and social media can provide valuable skills for success in the field. Balancing social media presence with traditional broadcast journalism can be challenging, but both can contribute to career growth. Breaking stereotypes and pushing boundaries can lead to a multifaceted and fulfilling career in journalism.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup 03:01 The Origin of Big Bites Podcast 04:14 Caroline's Passion for Food 05:08 Caroline's Love for Food and Eating Habits 06:37 Naming the Podcast 07:32 The Dynamic Between Caroline and Lexi 09:09 Childhood Memories and Fashion 10:32 Caroline's Style Transformation 12:33 Lexi's Clothing Line 13:16 Caroline's Style Evolution 14:02 Caroline's Fashion Influences 15:08 Fashion Trends and Caroline's Fashion Choices 16:25 Lexi's Clothing Line and Influencer Boxes 18:08 Lexi's Journey as a Female DJ 19:34 Lexi's DJing Experiences 21:18 Lexi's Music Style and Audience 23:03 Caroline's Experience with House Music 24:53 Lexi's Merchandise and Influencer Boxes 26:05 Caroline's Journey into Influencing 27:13 Caroline's TikTok Journey 29:09 Caroline's Grad School Experience 29:59 Evolution of Career and Education 31:10 Applying Skills from Grad School 31:44 Moving to Fresno 32:14 Working at KC24 33:35 Blowing Up on Instagram Reels 34:55 Transition to Evening News Anchor 35:23 Balancing Social Media and Broadcast Journalism 36:17 Being a Multifaceted Journalist 37:22 Attracting Younger Viewers through Social Media 37:54 Challenges of Reporting Breaking News on Social Media 38:06 Not Focusing on Views and Likes 39:21 Choosing Between Entertainment News and Investigative Journalism 41:06 Breaking Stereotypes and Pushing Boundaries 42:24 Overcoming Outdated Views on Social Media 43:02 Supporting Each Other's Careers 44:17 Pursuing Passions and Finding Purpose 45:23 Supporting Each Other's Success 46:25 Being Multitalented and Breaking Stereotypes 48:11 Enjoying Crafting Drinks and Having Fun 53:30 Sisterly Bond and Future Podcast Segments

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