Welcome to the highly anticipated Season 7 premiere of Rachel Thexton Connects! In this episode, Rachel sits down with veteran broadcaster, podcaster, and media trainer Linda Steele to discuss the rapidly changing landscape of modern journalism.Linda shares the fascinating story of her career pivot from banking to broadcast news, driven by a government aptitude test.
We dive deep into the current state of media distrust, tracing its roots from the 2016 political shifts to the intense polarization surrounding COVID-19 and health officials like Dr. Bonnie Henry. Linda also opens up about her deeply personal journey caring for parents with dementia, transitioning away from her demanding talk radio show at CKNW, and eventually launching her new independent podcast, Change My Mind, with former colleague Melanie Nagy.Whether you are looking for professional media training tips on how to "come to play" during an interview, or you want to understand how we can bridge the divide in a polarized society, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
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00:00 - Welcome to Season 7 & Introduction of Guest Linda Steele02:14 - Launching the "Change My Mind" Podcast03:45 - From Banking to News: An Algorithmic Career Pivot06:32 - The Secret Behind Linda's Natural Broadcast Voice09:07 - Shifting from Mainstream News to Talk Radio12:21 - Stepping Away from Media to Care for Parents with Dementia15:56 - Rachel Reflects on Sharing Her Addiction Story on CKNW18:25 - The Art of Listening and Empathy in Journalism21:09 - Exploring the Sad State of Journalism and Media Distrust22:57 - COVID-19, Dr. Bonnie Henry, and Rising Polarization31:32 - Media Training Tips: Authenticity and Body Language36:53 - The Genesis and Goal of the "Change My Mind" Podcast41:30 - How to Find Connection in a Divided Society50:18 - Navigating the Newsroom as a Female Leader55:10 - Future Goals: Writing a Book on Dementia Caregiving#rachelThextonConnects, #linda #SteeleLindaSteele #podcastBC
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