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Send us a textDiscover the captivating world of travel journalism with our esteemed guest, Robin Catalano, whose impressive portfolio includes features in The New York Times and National Geographic. Journey with us as Robin recounts her serendipitous path into journalism, from a childhood love for writing, sparked by her high school English teacher, to her unexpected pivot from archaeology to journalism after a transformative internship. Robin unveils her diverse career adventures, from corporate communications to magazine editing and her passionate return to journalism for the love of in-depth, long-form storytelling. Her dedication to travel, conservation, and food and beverage narratives underscores her commitment to high-quality content and the pressing need to protect our natural world.In this episode, Robin takes us behind the scenes of her storytelling process for Hidden Compass. She shares the intricate, two-year journey of crafting a narrative on Salem's Merchant Trade and an adventurous fossil hunt in New Brunswick with a paleontologist. Experience the resilience and revival of historic Chinatowns in Vancouver and Victoria through her eyes as she balances personal bucket lists with storytelling opportunities. Robin, embracing the role of an "uninfluencer," challenges the glossy veneer of social media to present authentic travel experiences. Tune in for her insights on working with PR professionals and her award-winning approach to bringing strong characters and honest narratives to life.Learn more about Robin at robinwriter.com. Read her work in the New York Times, National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, TIME, Smithsonian, Conde Nast Traveler, BBC, Robb Report, AFAR, Hemispheres, US News & World Report, Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, Fodor's, Roadtrippers, Thrillist, AAA, ROVA, Seattle Times, Albany Times Union, and more!Connect with her on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oncemoretotheshore/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robincatalano/  Thank you for listening!  Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662  

Send us a textEver wonder how a publication can not only inform but inspire and activate its readers? Arianna Cruz, the visionary founder of MORE Magazine, joins us to unravel that very magic. Arianna's journey from an idea sparked in a shelter in Indianapolis to building a dynamic media company is nothing short of inspiring. With her background in marketing and communications from the IU Kelley School of Business, Arianna didn't just create a magazine—she pioneered a platform that amplifies diverse voices and challenges perspectives through powerful personal essays. In this episode, Arianna opens up about the unexpected hurdles of entrepreneurship, including the strategic moves beyond the immediate tasks, and invites budding writers to contribute to this expanding narrative tapestry.Connect with Arianna on LinkedIn | InstagramMORE Magazine: www.moremagazine.org MORE magazine's LinkedIn, Facebook, and InstagramThank you for listening!  Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662  

Send us a textJoin us for an engaging conversation with Elissa Garay, a distinguished travel and lifestyle writer whose career has spanned over twenty years. From her earliest days of storytelling to her transformative college experiences in Europe, Elissa opens up about her journey that combines her passion for writing and her love for travel. She takes us back to her first international trip to Greece, which ignited her wanderlust and set her on the path to becoming a renowned travel journalist. Through her work with prestigious outlets like Condé Nast Traveler and CNN, Elissa shares the highs and lows of crafting a successful career in travel writing and the unique challenges she faces in the fast-paced media landscape.But there's more than just travel stories; Elissa delves into the pressing issue of sustainable tourism. Hear her thoughts on balancing a love for exploring the world with a responsibility toward preserving it. Having pursued further education in sustainable tourism, Elissa offers a nuanced perspective on the industry's environmental challenges and potential. She shares her mission to inspire more responsible and conscious travel decisions, highlighting how sustainability can foster cultural connections and bolster local economies. Elissa's insights are both educational and motivational, offering listeners practical tips on how to travel sustainably while still fully embracing the beauty of our planet.Learn more about Elissa at https://www.elissa-garay.com/. AFAR: Testing Out the Next Evolution of EV Travel -the Electric Camper Van Travel + Leisure: This 5,000-year-old City in Peru Is a Less-crowded Alternative to Machu PicchuConnect with her on:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElissaMGaray  Twitter/X: https://x.com/TravelSpiritNYC  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elissagaray/Thank you for listening!  Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662  

Send us a textRachel Rudwall, a prolific travel producer and writer, takes us on a journey from her Midwest roots to the bustling world of media production in Los Angeles. Her story begins with a deep fascination for international studies and foreign languages, which led her to explore media as a powerful tool for connecting people and demystifying the unknown. Rachel's adventurous spirit propelled her to Los Angeles, where she navigated the media landscape and climbed the ranks to produce docu-series for major networks like Discovery Channel and Nat Geo, eventually transitioning to an on-camera presence through her YouTube series and a TV travel show.Throughout the episode, Rachel shares exhilarating tales from her travels to awe-inspiring destinations like Machu Picchu, Antarctica and Bhutan. Her stories are not just about the breathtaking landscapes but also about the profound connections she felt with these environments and the lessons they taught her about the interconnectedness of our world. Balancing her dynamic career with family life, Rachel reflects on her journey from Ohio to Los Angeles, emphasizing the invaluable support of her partner in managing both her professional and personal aspirations.Learn more about Rachel at http://www.rachelroams.com/. Connect with her on: Instagram: @rachelroamsFacebook: @rachelroamsTwitter/X: @rachelroamsTikTok: @rachelroamsLinkedIn: @rachelrudwallThank you for listening!  Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662  

Send us a textIn today’s episode, Eugene discusses his early interest in journalism, influenced by his family’s nightly news viewing habits and his high school newspaper involvement.  He details his career at RT America and T&R Productions and shares about his freelancing for Bloomberg.  As co-founder of Common Sense Entertainment, Eugene produces shows like Fit to Speak and Damn, That’s Good.  He highlights a significant story on the missing University of Maryland broadcast professional, Terrence Woods, and the importance of raising awareness of such cases.Follow Eugene’s life and work here:X: https://www.x.com/commonsense_ent   Common Sense Entertainment: https://www.instagram.com/commonsense_ent/ Common Sense YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCSEChannel   University of Maryland: https://merrill.umd.edu/ Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/ Larry King: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_King 20/20: https://abc.com/show/316bd540-412e-4480-b801-1b59dda0ec99 60 Minutes: https://www.cbsnews.com/60-minutes/ RTTV America: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RT_America T&R Productions, LLC: https://www.trproductionschicago.com/ Balance of Power: https://www.bloomberg.com/btv/series/balance-of-power Fit to Speak: https://csemedia.co/products/featured/fit-to-speak-53189316 Damn, That’s Good: https://www.youtube.com/@damnthatsgood1368 Crime Redefined Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-redefined/id1436779460 Raw TV: https://www.raw.co.uk/ Dateline NBC: https://www.nbc.com/dateline Missing in America series: https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissing John Walsh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Walsh_(television_host) America’s Most Wanted: https://www.fox.com/americas-most-wanted/ Radio Rahim Renaissance Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLG9qAU3lyU&ab_channel=CSETV A Hole Lotta Cheese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmIWqou6cB4&ab_channel=CSETV   Thank you for listening!  Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662  

Send us a textIn today’s episode, Annie Burky, a journalist and podcaster from Colorado, discusses her diverse career path where she began as a Peace Corps volunteer in Uganda and China, then transitioned to journalism, becoming the managing editor of Ms. Mayhem magazine. Burky later studied at NYU and worked at Fierce Healthcare, covering health tech and AI. She is now pursuing an MFA in fiction at the University of Idaho while freelancing, particularly focusing on healthcare and AI.Follow Annie’s life and work here: X: https://www.x.com/annieburky   Fierce Healthcare: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/person/annie-burky NYU Journalism and Creative Writing: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/topics/writing-and-communications/journalism-and-creative-nonfiction.html Ms. Mayhem: https://www.msmayhem.com/ Society of Professional Journalists: https://www.spj.org/ Peace Corps: https://www. peacecorps.gov/ Let Girls Learn: https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/letgirlslearn The Met (MSU  Denver): https://www.mymetmedia.com/entity/metropolitan/ Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: https://www.gjsentinel.com/ David Foster Wallace: https://fs.blog/david-foster-wallace-this-is-water/ Madison Lauderbauch: https://www.msmayhem.com/author/madison/ Esteban Fernandez: https://www.msmayhem.com/author/esteban/ Ali Mai: https://www.msmayhem.com/author/acmwatkins/ Polina Saran: https://www.msmayhem.com/author/polinasaran/ NYU Gallatin School: https://gallatin.nyu.edu/ Mary Quigley: https://journalism.nyu.edu/faculty/full-time-faculty/ Salman Rushdie: https://www.salmanrushdie.com/ Dave King: https://gallatin.nyu.edu/people/faculty/dmk6.html Podnosis podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podnosis/id1698542522 Radiolab: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radiolab/id152249110 NPR: https://www.npr.org/ Queen’s Daily Eagle: https://queenseagle.com/ Confluence Journal: https://www.confluence-aglsp.org/ Gallatin Review: https://gallatin.nyu.edu/academics/undergraduate/writing/gr.html Thank you for listening!  Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662  

Send us a textIn today’s episode, Josh Maurer, Milwaukee Brewers play-by-play broadcaster, discusses his career journey, starting at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and progressing through minor league baseball and college sports. He highlights his experience with the Boston Red Sox AAA affiliate and his transition to the Brewers in 2022. Maurer emphasizes the importance of preparation, teamwork and staying updated on sports news. He shares his proudest moments, including broadcasting a national championship game and working with legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker. Follow Josh’s life and work here:X: https://www.x.com/joshmaurerpxp   University of Maryland Journalism: https://merrill.umd.edu/  Salisbury, MD: https://salisbury.md/ Maryland Eastern Shore: https://umeshawksports.com/ Yankees Single A Team (Charleston):  https://www.milb.com/charleston Charleston Southern University: https://csusports.com/splash.aspx?id=splash_3 University of Massachusetts: https://umassathletics.com/ Boston College: https://bceagles.com/ Red Sox AAA: https://www.milb.com/worcester Milwaukee Brewers: https://www.mlb.com/brewers Josh at the Brewers: https://www.mlb.com/news/josh-maurer-joins-brewers-radio-team Bob Uecker: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Uecker Milwaukee Bucks: https://www.nba.com/bucks/ Jim Nantz: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Nantz Billy Packer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Packer  Thank you for listening!  Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662  

Send us a textIn today’s episode, Nicole Edenedo, a senior editor at Travel Weekly, discusses her career transition from broadcast journalism to print, highlighting her extensive experience in the field. She covers tour operators and river cruises, along with sub-beats like trains and sports tourism. Nicole emphasizes the importance of newsworthy elements in her stories, such as the impact of geopolitical events on travel destinations. She shares her extensive travel experiences, including a multi-day hike in Peru and a river cruise in West Africa. Nicole values direct communication via email or in-person meetings for story pitches and is open to exploring over-tourism in future projects.Follow Nicole’s life and work here: https://nicolemmj.wixsite.com/nicolemmj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolee_tv  Travel Weekly: https://www.travelweekly.com/Nicole-Edenedo TV Journalist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMGSEhZmFf9PBgPEbz5D-A/videos Lewes, Delaware: https://www.lewes.com/ Rehoboth Beach: https://www.cityofrehoboth.com/ The Boys and Girls Club Santa Monica: https://www.smbgc.org/ Cal State Northridge – Broadcast Journalism: https://www.csun.edu/mike-curb-arts-media-communication/journalism WBOC: https://www.wboc.com/ WRDE: https://www.coasttv.com/ News 12: https://longisland.news12.com/ NY1: https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs Verizon FiOS1 News: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-fios1-news-now-serving-westchester-rockland-and-lower-hudson-valley G Adventures Nurtures Culture and Cuisine: https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Tour-Operators/Focus-on-Culinary-Travel-G-Adventures-nurtures-culture-and-cuisine-in-the-Andes G Adventures: https://www.gadventures.com/ Alexander and Roberts: https://www.alexanderroberts.com/ Peru: https://www.travelweekly.com/South-America-Travel/Peru-on-the-comeback-trail Variety River Cruise, Gambia: https://www.travelweekly.com/River-Cruising/Insights/Variety-Cruises-river-cruise-Senegal-Gambia Viking Cruise (Nile River): https://www.vikingrivercruises.com/cruise-destinations/egypt/waterways/nile/index.html#noscroll  Thank you for listening!  Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662  

Send us a textIn today’s episode, Wendy Gillette discusses her career journey from Great Falls, MT to CBS Newspath. She highlights her roles as correspondent, producer, writer and editor, and the launch of her biweekly travel series in 2022. Along the way, she shares the challenges of freelancing, her chaotic schedule, her need for flexibility and her transition to radio to ensure career longevity.  Follow Wendy’s life and work here: www.wendygillette.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendygilletteny CBS Newspath: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/wendy-gillette/CBS News Radio: https://www.cbsnews.com/radio/ WCBS: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/ IFB: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interruptible_foldback Trump Opening Statements: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/video/opening-statements-next-in-donald-trumps-hush-money-trial/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h Global (Canada): https://globalnews.ca/canada/ Rutgers: https://comminfo.rutgers.edu/about/journalism-and-media-studies-department CBS Super Bowl 2024 coverage: https://omny.fm/shows/a-new-morning/cbs-wendy-gillette-reports-from-las-vegas-with-sup Santa Claus Village (Arctic Circle in Finland): https://www.channel3000.com/news/newscasts/newscasts-live-at-four/want-to-stay-in-santa-s-village-here-s-how/article_471b9cea-27da-5c6e-8d01-fd15679fd068.html Cocktail Foraging (Scotland): https://www.wlns.com/steals-and-deals/what-is-cocktail-foraging-and-why-is-it-so-popular/ https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/video/cocktail-creators-forage-for-ingredients-in-scotland/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h Culinary Tourism (Denmark): https://www.channel3000.com/features/watch-increase-in-culinary-tourism/video_27ee026a-2ef0-5179-b2e0-8026f335d991.html  Thank you for listening!  Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662

Send us a textIn today’s episode, Terri Dee shares how her early love of reading and consistent curiosity about the world around her fuels her career journey. Follow Terri’s life and work here: http://terridee.com/?page_id=17 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-dee-mba-876a7920  Public News Service: https://www.publicnewsservice.org/producers.php?id=256 Indiana News Now:  https://www.newsnow.com/us/US/States/Indiana All Things Considered: https://www.npr.org/programs/all-things-considered/ WFYI Indianapolis: https://www.wfyi.org/news/authors/terri-dee NPR Indianapolis: https://www.wfyi.org/ Plane crashed into Ramada near Indy Airport:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8Q2pDrbfFk WTLC AM: https://praiseindy.com/?s=Terri+Dee WSIU: https://www.wsiu.org/people/terri-dee Terri Dee at Public News Service: https://www.publicnewsservice.org/results.php Joyce Foundation: https://www.joycefdn.org/ Illinois Criminal Justice Institute: https://icjia.illinois.gov/ Feed the Hungry: https://www.feedthehungry.org/ Annie E. Casey Foundation: https://www.aecf.org/  Thank you for listening!  Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662