Ep. 15 Emma Gray: Behind-the-Scenes as a Women's News Reporter (Huffington Post - Emma Gray)

Jun 25, 2018

 

News stories are such a big part of our lives, but how often do you get to really get to know the stories of the people telling them? Today I had the honor of hearing part of Emma Gray’s story -- a senior reporter focusing on women’s issues.

 

This episode includes:

• Starting a conversation about mental health online: Emma’s discusses a powerful statement she recently made on Twitter
• Emma talks about what she studied in college and how she got into writing
• Jen and Emma talk about diving headfirst into their work and learning through your mistakes
• What Emma has learned from getting critical feedback and online
• Why you cannot have a dialogue with a person unwilling to have a dialogue with you
• Emma talks about prioritizing mental health and “muting” the haters
• Covering women’s issues during the last presidential election and the emotional rollercoaster that followed the results
• Emma talks about writing her book: A Girl's Guide to Joining the Resistance: A Feminist Handbook on Fighting for Good
• Emma and Jen reflect on the power in telling your own story
• Getting involved with your local elections and the importance of paying attention to things affecting your community
• Emma talks about the Bachelor-themed podcast she co-hosts: Here to Make Friends
• Lightning round: learn what Emma really wanted to be when she grew up