Journeys to Journos
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsJ2J is what we consider to be our group chat brought to life — our constant thoughts, questions and breakdowns about our journeys into journalism and what it means to be doing this work in the world we’re living in today.
**Disclaimer: We do not speak on behalf of our employers. We only represent our personal experiences as journalists.
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Episodes
Catch Up with Bri
November 20, 2022 16:15 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBHear about Bri's updates from across the pond and what life is like as a student, again.
A Look Back at Season 2
August 25, 2022 17:21 - 18 minutes - 33.3 MBBri, Mar and Alexis reflect on season two's series of guests and what they learned. The journos share what they're up to now and what lies ahead on their journeys. Follow the pod @J2J_podcast, Bri @BriannaCrummy, Mar @MariahEsp and Alexis @alexis_a_arnold.
Taylor Lorenz Tackles the Internet
August 17, 2022 14:42 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBTech columnist Taylor Lorenz has covered the internet since its early days, giving light to online culture. She shares what it's like being online while covering the space, forcing the industry to take her reporting seriously and how the future of journalism will meld with the world of content creation. Follow Taylor @TaylorLorenz and @taylorlorenz3.0
The NYT, Data Journalism, Freelancing and Studying Abroad with Anisa Holmes
August 04, 2022 18:29 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBAnisa Holmes offers a perspective from each of her unique experiences starting with her dual degree, studying and working in Europe, her time freelancing and making a jump in her career. Anisa has done a little bit of everything and has a piece of advice for everyone. Follow Anisa @a_c_holmes
Cannabis as a growing beat with Jeremy Berke
July 27, 2022 13:57 - 27 minutes - 51.3 MBJeremy Berke writes about the cannabis industry for Insider, helming their newsletter, breaking news and getting plenty of scoops. Jeremy explains what it's like to cover an emerging beat for a product shrouded in taboos. Follow Jeremy @jfberke
Chelsea Cirruzzo finds her niche and paves the ways in freelancing
July 14, 2022 16:35 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBAxios' Chelsea Cirruzzo unpacks what it means to build a newsletter from the ground up, how to dominate a local beat and making your mark as a freelance reporter. Cirruzzo has nearly done it all and shares how she built her career. Follow Chelsea @ChelseaCirruzzo.
The photographer behind the camera: Anna Moneymaker
July 06, 2022 22:27 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBAnna Moneymaker is a photographer for Getty Images where she can be found all over Washington documenting the biggest political moments from behind the lens. Anna walks us through her early love for photos, dealing with the trauma of covering dangerous events and finding mentorship in other photojournalists. Follow her @anna.money
From TV to TikTok: Bianca Graulau on going independent and covering Puerto Rico
June 29, 2022 15:24 - 40 minutes - 74.3 MBBianca Graulau gives the inside scoop to being an independent reporter building a following as the creator economy continues to grow. Graulau shares what it's like to cover Puerto Rico from the island and how she balances sharing her personal life with her audience. Follow her @bgraulau and @biancagraulau
Covering health care during a pandemic with Margo Snipe
June 22, 2022 20:21 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBMargo Snipe from Capital B connects with the journos over her college days in D.C. She now covers health care for the new nonprofit-Black women-led newsroom. Hear about about it all and everything in between on this week's episode. Follow Margo @margosnipe
Critiquing the press: Jay Rosen's POV on the state of news media
June 13, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 81.6 MBProfessor and press critic Jay Rosen tells the story of his start in journalism, how he came to study media and where the industry as a whole could use some work. Follow him on Twitter @jayrosen_nyu
ABC’s Gio Benitez talks making it in the broadcast business
June 06, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 75.4 MBABC News Transportation Correspondent Gio Benitez joins the journos for their first episode of season 2. He shares his journey from the early days of his career in Miami, making it to ABC and what it's been like working in TV news as technology and the internet changed up the industry. Follow him @GioBenitez
We're Back
June 01, 2022 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBThe journos are back with a second season of J2J. They are bringing a brand new lineup of guests with a new episode each week. Episode 1 drops June 6. In the meantime, here's a quick catch up with Bri, Mar and Alexis.
Ep. 10: Returning to the Office
July 26, 2021 11:43 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBThe journos are back with an all new episode sharing their anxieties and hopes for the new world of work from the office.
Ep. 9: Leslie Rangel's Journey to Healing Journalists
May 31, 2021 18:55 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBAs Mental Health Awareness Month wraps up, the journos talk to the News Yogi, Leslie Rangel, about helpful ways to manage stress and work in a practical way. Rangel shares how she made her way into journalism and found yoga as a means of healing for herself and others.
Ep. 8: Making space for mental health
May 24, 2021 18:29 - 36 minutes - 50 MBAs Mental Health Awareness Month wraps up, the journos share how they navigate challenges to their own mental health while dealing with the demanding nature of work.
Ep. 7: Courtney Rozen's Journey to Covering the White House for Bloomberg
May 03, 2021 16:48 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBCourtney Rozen, a friend and mentor to the journos, covers the Biden administration for Bloomberg Government and she's sharing all the inside stories from her start to now.
Ep. 6: A front-row seat to history: Covering politics in the nation's capital
April 26, 2021 16:45 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBThe journos share where their interest in politics came from and what it's been like to start their careers in the world of political journalism today.
Ep. 5: Penny Kmitt's Journey to NewsChannel 10 Amarillo
March 21, 2021 15:59 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBPenny Kmitt is getting real with the journos about her journey from Cleveland, Ohio to Amarillo, Texas, and the many places in between. She is sharing all her honest advice and first hand experience from the journalism industry.
Ep. 4: It's all about the internships
March 07, 2021 23:56 - 45 minutes - 83.5 MBThe journos interned at their fair share of places like CNN, Forbes and NPR. They are giving the rundown on how they scored them, what they did after they landed them, and when things didn't always go as planned.
Ep. 3: Lauren Lumpkin's Journey to The Washington Post
February 21, 2021 15:49 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBThe journos bring on their friend and former colleague Lauren Lumpkin. Lauren shares how her journey into journalism came with a passion for writing, taking risks and celebrating the small wins.
Ep 2: Books, Braids and Black History Month
February 07, 2021 20:26 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBThe journos break down the contradictions and difficulties of objectivity in news, while Alexis shares her experience as a Black woman in journalism. Hear about the contributions of Ida B. Wells and what the journos think it will take to move the industry forward.
Ep. 1: How did we get here...in a pandemic?
January 24, 2021 18:21 - 29 minutes - 54.8 MBWe’re giving you a glimpse of the early days in the pandemic when we all straddled a combination of work, school, life and Covid. That meant working from home, graduating from college and landing our first jobs, which brought along their own sets of challenges. **Disclaimer: We do not speak on behalf of our employers. We only represent our personal experiences as journalists.