Summary

In this engaging conversation, host Rick Barron speaks with Kendall Breitman, a master storyteller and community manager at Riverside. They explore Kendall's journey from her early life in Pennsylvania to her impressive career in journalism, covering politics and presidential elections.

Kendall shares insights into her experiences in high school, college, and her transition into the fast-paced world of political journalism, highlighting the adrenaline rush of breaking news and the lessons learned along the way. In this engaging conversation, Kendall Breitman shares her journey from a successful journalism career to finding love and transitioning into community management.

She reflects on the challenges of journalism, the importance of personal growth, and how storytelling skills have enhanced her current role. Kendall emphasizes the need to redefine success beyond career achievements and shares practical tips for podcasting, including a quirky secret about eating a green apple before recording.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kendall Breitman

02:58 Kendall's Early Life and Background

06:02 High School Experiences and Identity

08:48 College Journey and Discovering Journalism

11:57 Internship and Early Career in Journalism

15:04 Breaking into Political Journalism

18:00 Experiences on the Campaign Trail

21:03 The Fast-Paced World of Breaking News

23:55 Transitioning to Bloomberg and the Circus

27:06 Behind the Scenes of Political Events

30:06 Lessons Learned in Journalism

32:12 From Journalism to Love: A Personal Journey

36:00 Reflections on Journalism: Burnout and Success

41:24 Transitioning to Community Management: A New Chapter

43:57 The Art of Storytelling: Skills from Journalism to Podcasting

49:39 Personal Growth: Confidence and Identity

55:42 Defining Success: Beyond Career Achievements

59:21 Podcasting Tips: The Green Apple Secret

Supporting links

1. Kendall Breitman [Community Mgr at Riverside]

2. Conversation Creators [Riverside Community/Facebook]

3. Kendall Brietman [

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