About Me
My
Story
The Flexible Journalist
I am an accelerated master's student studying journalism, with a focus in broadcasting, at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School. I completed my undergraduate degree in the summer of 2022, and will graduate with a master's degree in the spring of 2023.
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I come from a small town in Wisconsin, but have lived in Phoenix, Arizona for the past decade, immersing myself in the community and learning about the various cultures within it.
Currently, I am the Editor-in-Chief for The Downtown Devil, a publication that covers anything related to downtown Phoenix, and am always looking for ways to improve my reporting and news writing skills—behind the camera and in front of it.
I am also a certified yoga instructor at the Sun Devil Fitness Complex; I am flexible physically as well as in a way that allows me to be able to cover any news story that will educate the public, create important dialogue and greatly impact communities on any level.
Who knew yoga and journalism had so much in common?
As a yoga instructor and a journalist, I have found that I use many of the same skills in both professions:
Flexibility -
It is important that I be versatile in the art of writing news, rather than sticking to one topic I feel comfortable with. In yoga philosophy, the idea is to be flexible with our mindset through the changes of life and directing how we put out energy into the world.
Inclusiveness -
Inclusivity is necessary when welcoming participants into a yoga class so that people do not feel judged by their beliefs or physical body. As a journalist, I need to consciously think about how I can include multiple perspectives to stories to bring insight and balance in my writing and reporting.
Open-mindedness -
Being unbiased in how I conduct myself in interviews and when instructing yoga is vital to creating strong relationships with clients and potential sources. This also includes having mindfulness of cultural, religious and social differences so that I don’t offend people, but instead celebrate their diversity.
Sensitivity -
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Being sensitive is a great characteristic to have when dealing with people who might have past trauma that could significantly affect how they interact with me. Creating a welcoming environment for clients can heighten the experience of a yoga class and give me a unique, more in-depth angle to my news reporting.
Modify on the spot -
For those with injuries or mobility limitations, I have to be able to offer alternate poses whenever needed, which means being prepared at all times. The same thing applies to journalism. A journalist must be able to think on their feet; for instance, when a source drops out or the entire angle for a story requires a sudden change.
Communication -
When teaching yoga and telling the news, I need to maintain open dialogue with my supervisors, clients and other colleagues to work more efficiently and produce quality content.