Do you see yourself becoming a journalist in the future? Or are you simply looking for a little push to try something new and start planning for your career? This episode may just be for you. 
 
Award-winning journalist Priya Mann visits the What Dewey Do? Podcast today and tackles what it takes to be a journalist. Get to know how she successfully made herself a legend in journalism. As a bonus, Priya also shares with us precious information about her personal life, experiences, and branding. 
 
[00:00:01 - 00:04:59] High-Low, Priya!
Get to know premier journalist Priya Mann
Using your platform as a storyteller for the greater good
The unending cycle of competition between journalists and reporters
 
[00:05:00 - 00:09:59]: Priya’s Introduction to Western Journalism 
How Priya was called to a career in journalism
Learning the art of verbal and non-verbal communication
Seeing the different sides of journalism in the early 90s
 
[00:10:00 - 00:14:59]: Women in Their Element
Pursuing communication and becoming a reporter 
Priya’s mother convinced her to become a reporter
How volunteering at a cable station impacted Priya’s career
 
[00:15:00 - 00:19:59] Moving Places, Gaining Experiences
The importance of moving around for work, life experience
Priya takes us to a trip along memory lane on her ladder to success
Juggling classes, volunteering, and work
 
[00:20:00 - 00:24:59] The Currency of Communication
Reading people and when to pounce
Fostering her passion for storytelling
Dewey and Priya’s first interaction
 
[00:25:00 - 00:29:59] Nothing Beats the News in America
Losing and learning accents comes with curiosity and observation
How Priya moved to America and began her career in Local 4 Detroit
Fated interviews and transitioning from being a multimedia journalist
 
[00:30:00 - 00:34:59] Getting On Air and Leaving the Biggest Market
Priya leaves for Detroit by being in herself
Becoming a part of the community of Detroit
The importance of understanding culture and gaining people’s trust for a story
 
[00:35:00 - 00:39:59] Increasing Odds to Survive
Exchanging a full-time job for a maternity leave position
Figuring out your own style as a journalist takes time
How being a multimedia journalist has created stellar reporters
 
[00:40:00 - 00:44:59] Everyone is an MMJ
The magical struggles of a multimedia journalist
The great benefits of ordinary people becoming MMJs
A very interesting time in journalism
 
[00:45:00 - 00:49:59] Staying is Adapting
Authenticity: A Secret to Success
Constructive criticism versus constructive comments
How to build your personal brand
 
[00:50:00 - 00:54:59]: Some Things Don’t Age Like Fine Wine 
Following The 24-Hour Rule
Once it’s out there, you can’t take it back 
Age Perspectives: 60 is old, 60 is young!
 
[00:55:00 - 01:02:17] A Message for the 18-Year Olds
Leave a space for sadness and loneliness 
You don’t want a life that you need to escape from
Learn how to navigate bigger emotions
 
Quotes
“You learn far more from failure than you ever do with success.” - Priya Mann
“Nobody really knows what you’re made of except you.” - Priya Mann





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