Ten Toes Down

11/06/2025 1h 4min Temporada 1 Episodio 3
Ten Toes Down

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In this engaging episode of #WorksNProgress, host #MoniceMitchellSimms sits down with renowned journalist #JemeleHill.They discuss Detroit's unique cultural identity, the trials and triumphs of women in sports journalism, and Jemele's path to becoming a prominent sports journalist.Jemele also shares insightful anecdotes from her career, her process of finding her voice, and reflects on writing her memoir, which explores her personal history and relationship with her mother. This conversation is packed with humor, poignant memories, and valuable advice for aspiring writers and journalists.Follow #WorksNProgress on IG: @wnpwithmonice. And you can find Jemele on Instagram and YouTube @jemelehill and @ItsJemeleHill.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:43 Meet Jemele Hill: Emmy Winner Sports Journalist02:45 Detroit Roots10:35 Journey into Journalism17:33 Challenges and Triumphs for Women in Sports Journalism24:31 Craft of Writing Sports Stories26:56 Covering the WNBA and Gender Dynamics29:48 Roots of Unbothered Confidence31:59 Becoming a Columnist33:52 Navigating Social-Media and Criticism35:15 Unexpected Career Pivots37:07 Writing a Memoir40:05 Near-Death Experience – Actor Performance46:54 Deepening Mother-Daughter Bond53:10 The Writing Process01:02:01 Advice for Aspiring Writers01:03:29 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsAspiring writers, we can help you! -- https://youtube.com/@wnpwithmonice?si=SwgfczTOV2Hq7f7GLearn from successful storytellers sharing their in progress work and unfiltered journeys -- https://www.youtube.com/@WNPwithMonice/playlistsSUBSCRIBE and become part of our community - https://youtu.be/Gntjpk6TfxE?si=jiL2k28xZZrdgCFKFollow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wnpwithmonice/We appreciate donations: patreon.com/c/monicemitchellsimmsListen to our podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/7byKAjQKeRA08IABWpwBUI-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------So what is #WorksNProgress?It's is an unique podcuseries that brings diverse storytellers of various genres together to share their in-progress work and unfiltered journeys.Hosted by award-winning author/screenwriter/showrunner, Monice Mitchell Simms, it feature spirited conversations with guests and samples of guests’ are performed by the show’s cast. The show as created to demystify the creative process for aspiring writers and inspire them to finish their stories.