Show notes
In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline talks with Aundrea, a journalist turned entrepreneur, about her journey from traditional media to creating her own storytelling agency. They discuss the challenges of working in collapsing media landscapes, the importance of media literacy, and the rise of the creator economy. Aundrea shares her experiences covering significant political events and the personal decision to pivot to a new career in storytelling and media training. The episode explores the evolving relationships between traditional media and content creation, providing insights and hope for the future of journalism and storytelling.00:00 Introduction to Finding Fearless00:39 Excitement for the Upcoming Conversation03:28 Aundrea's Journey into Journalism06:36 Challenges and Triumphs in Journalism14:57 The Changing Media Landscape21:55 Media Education and Responsibility24:40 Political Influence on Media28:34 Relay Financial Sponsorship29:23 The Importance of Media Literacy31:26 Navigating Career Changes and Challenges32:08 Reporting During the COVID-19 Pandemic33:18 Reflecting on the Impact of George Floyd35:01 Deciding to Leave the News Industry40:29 Building a New Business44:43 Experiences at the DNC48:46 The Future of Media and Storytelling52:13 Conclusion and Ways to ConnectConnect with Aundrea:- Mountain Court Media: (https://mountaincourtmedia.com)- The Next Best Thing Podcast: (https://nextbestthingpodcast.com)- LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aundreact/)- Instagram: @AundreaCTFinding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition, releasing every other week on Wednesdays, 6AM PST. If you liked the show, please rate, review, and share! You can also visit our website to learn more about how to become a sponsor of Finding Fearless! Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development. You can contact us at [email protected] if you are interested in our services and can follow us on all social media @fearlessfoundry. Season 4 music is by Premium Beats. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.
