There’s a moment right before every event starts. You can tell immediately whether it will feel calm… or chaotic. The difference is usually one document. I wrote about it here: newsletter.calmclearmedia.com/what-is-a-ru...

The latest edition of Calm Clear Connections is out!

Your Zoom registration form isn’t just a gatekeeper — it’s your first chance to start the conversation. In my latest newsletter, I share: 📝 A guide to customizing your form 💡 Why asking smart questions matters Read it here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-cu...

Calling all AIR Members: We want to showcase all your amazing work! Submit your piece today to get featured in our newsletter and on social media 😉 Fill out the form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

How bipartisan support for public media unraveled in the Trump era -- my analysis for NPR. www.npr.org/2025/07/18/n...

🧵 “A skill is only a skill—until it’s backed by experience.” In this episode, we talk about going beyond the resume to find the real thread of your story. Especially in purpose-driven fields like public health, your why matters. 🎥 Full episode: youtube.com/live/yGclMbm...

🎧 “Is this just interesting... or is this me?” That was the turning point for my guest, @brendameller.bsky.social - and the beginning of a calling. This is the first clip in a new series I’m launching from Calm Clear Conversations. #CalmClearConversations #ClearTakeaways #Reinvention #Learning

New issue of my Calm Clear Insights newsletter just dropped: 💡 A Zoom tip to make team presentations smoother 🎙️ A podcast series with smart advice for launching + visibility If you're hosting meetings or building your brand, this one's worth a skim. Read it here → www.linkedin.com/pulse/ditch-...

Spoke at Choose Lansing and Loyola High School this week—two powerful spaces for purpose-driven conversations. At one, I shared how to design engaging hybrid events; at the other, I talked with students about voice and presence. Grateful for the chance to connect across generations and platforms.

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Don’t miss the 2025 IIJ Freelance Conference! Live online Feb 27 and 28, with keynote speakers Celeste Headlee (NPR, PBS) and Gina Chua (Semafor)! Learn more and register here: theiij.com/sessions-25

Transom’s TOOLS editor Jeff Towne has rounded up his favorite YouTube resources for audio makers. It’s a review of the reviewers! All with links and details for good channels to turn to for solid gear advice:

Workshop starting soon! Learn how to make the best interview show ever & get a chance to pitch your own idea for feedback! #podcast #podcasting #pitch With award-winning producer John Asante!

Have you ever need to share the screen from your mobile device during a Zoom meeting? Here's how. youtube.com/shorts/soO_h...

It's all about connection. A client event on the horizion required testing the interoperability between Zoom, Restream, YouTube and LinkedIn. Everything worked great! www.youtube.com/live/Qhw0935...

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Ever finish a Zoom session and think, this would make great content—but then never touch the recording again? It happens to all of us. Pair Zoom with Descript to turn those raw recordings into polished videos, podcasts, or social clips, fast. Check it out here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/using-...

Here’s a cool free event we’re holding soon at Radio Boot Camp!

Spent the day reviewing the Run of Show for a client. The event is a full day conference with a total of 20 speakers. A great Run of Show turns chaos into calm, making the event look effortless to the audience - amidst the moving parts behind the scenes.