Journeys to Journos

Hear about Bri's updates from across the pond and what life is like as a student, again.

Bri, Mar and Alexis reflect on season two's series of guests and what they learned. The journos share what they're up to now and what lies ahead on their journeys. Follow the pod @J2J_podcast, Bri @BriannaCrummy, Mar @MariahEsp and Alexis @alexis_a_arnold.

Tech columnist Taylor Lorenz has covered the internet since its early days, giving light to online culture. She shares what it's like being online while covering the space, forcing the industry to take her reporting seriously and how the future of journalism will meld with the world of content creation. Follow Taylor @TaylorLorenz and @taylorlorenz3.0

Anisa Holmes offers a perspective from each of her unique experiences starting with her dual degree, studying and working in Europe, her time freelancing and making a jump in her career. Anisa has done a little bit of everything and has a piece of advice for everyone. Follow Anisa @a_c_holmes

Jeremy Berke writes about the cannabis industry for Insider, helming their newsletter, breaking news and getting plenty of scoops. Jeremy explains what it's like to cover an emerging beat for a product shrouded in taboos. Follow Jeremy @jfberke

Axios' Chelsea Cirruzzo unpacks what it means to build a newsletter from the ground up, how to dominate a local beat and making your mark as a freelance reporter. Cirruzzo has nearly done it all and shares how she built her career. Follow Chelsea @ChelseaCirruzzo.

Anna Moneymaker is a photographer for Getty Images where she can be found all over Washington documenting the biggest political moments from behind the lens. Anna walks us through her early love for photos, dealing with the trauma of covering dangerous events and finding mentorship in other photojournalists. Follow her @anna.money

Bianca Graulau gives the inside scoop to being an independent reporter building a following as the creator economy continues to grow. Graulau shares what it's like to cover Puerto Rico from the island and how she balances sharing her personal life with her audience. Follow her @bgraulau and @biancagraulau

Margo Snipe from Capital B connects with the journos over her college days in D.C. She now covers health care for the new nonprofit-Black women-led newsroom. Hear about about it all and everything in between on this week's episode. Follow Margo @margosnipe

Professor and press critic Jay Rosen tells the story of his start in journalism, how he came to study media and where the industry as a whole could use some work. Follow him on Twitter @jayrosen_nyu

ABC News Transportation Correspondent Gio Benitez joins the journos for their first episode of season 2. He shares his journey from the early days of his career in Miami, making it to ABC and what it's been like working in TV news as technology and the internet changed up the industry. Follow him @GioBenitez

The journos are back with a second season of J2J. They are bringing a brand new lineup of guests with a new episode each week. Episode 1 drops June 6. In the meantime, here's a quick catch up with Bri, Mar and Alexis.

The journos are back with an all new episode sharing their anxieties and hopes for the new world of work from the office.

As Mental Health Awareness Month wraps up, the journos talk to the News Yogi, Leslie Rangel, about helpful ways to manage stress and work in a practical way. Rangel shares how she made her way into journalism and found yoga as a means of healing for herself and others.

As Mental Health Awareness Month wraps up, the journos share how they navigate challenges to their own mental health while dealing with the demanding nature of work.

Courtney Rozen, a friend and mentor to the journos, covers the Biden administration for Bloomberg Government and she's sharing all the inside stories from her start to now.

The journos share where their interest in politics came from and what it's been like to start their careers in the world of political journalism today.

Penny Kmitt is getting real with the journos about her journey from Cleveland, Ohio to Amarillo, Texas, and the many places in between. She is sharing all her honest advice and first hand experience from the journalism industry.

The journos interned at their fair share of places like CNN, Forbes and NPR. They are giving the rundown on how they scored them, what they did after they landed them, and when things didn't always go as planned. 

The journos bring on their friend and former colleague Lauren Lumpkin. Lauren shares how her journey into journalism came with a passion for writing, taking risks and celebrating the small wins.

The journos break down the contradictions and difficulties of objectivity in news, while Alexis shares her experience as a Black woman in journalism. Hear about the contributions of Ida B. Wells and what the journos think it will take to move the industry forward.

We’re giving you a glimpse of the early days in the pandemic when we all straddled a combination of work, school, life and Covid. That meant working from home, graduating from college and landing our first jobs, which brought along their own sets of challenges. **Disclaimer: We do not speak on behalf of our employers. We only represent our personal experiences as journalists.