#OnTheGrind
Chicago-based journalist Victoria Williams speaks with media professionals from across the United States about their career paths and aspirations in a bi-weekly podcast presented by the National Association of Black Journalists Chicago Chapter.
Episodes
15 episodes
#OnTheGrind with Storm Dade-Matlock
In this episode we discuss the toxicity of grind and/or hustle culture, finding work-life balance in news and burnout.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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20:56
#OnTheGrind with Shada Love
Copywriter Shada Cook shares her journey from J-School to life at a Black owned advertising agency.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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26:41
#OnTheGrind with Sylvia Snowden
Award-winning Journalist Sylvia Snowden joins #OnTheGrind to discuss the trials and triumph she's faced in her 15-year professional career.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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34:51
#OnTheGrind with Brandi Hess
In the latest episode of #OnTheGrind, guest Brandi Hess breaks down how she is developing multimedia skills DIY style, her decision to create her own platform by launching a self-love podcast, and what postgraduation life can look l...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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20:03
#OnTheGrind with Angel Idowu
In the season two premiere of #OnTheGrind, Victoria sits down with WTTW Chicago correspondent and Chicago native Angel Idowu to talk about her lifelong admiration for the arts, her latest media project, Art with Angel, her growth as...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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37:27
#OnTheGrind with Alexis Howell
In the season finale of #OnTheGrind guest Alexis Howell shares how her decision to switch her major to journalism changed the course of her life.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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32:31
#OnTheGrind with La'Nita Brooks
Journalist. Businesswoman. Fashionista. Leader. La'Nita Brooks is doing it all. Learn more about National Association of Black Journalist DePaul University chapter president La'Nita Brooks in the latest episode of #OnTheGrind.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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20:11
#OnTheGrind with Samantha Rivera
In-Game Host for the San Diego Wave FC Samantha Rivera breaks down how she matriculated from DePaul University to one of the nation's largest media markets in this episode of #OnTheGrind.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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25:30
#OnTheGrind with Sierra Searcy
Morning news anchor Sierra Search explains how she was able to navigate rejection while staying focused on her goals in the latest episode of #OnTheGrind.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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32:20
#OnTheGrind with Vashon Jordan, Jr.
Photographer Vashon Jordan, Jr. breaks down how he was able to attend college in Chicago well below the national average and achieve career milestones. From May to September 2020, 21-year-old independent photographer Va...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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45:43
#OnTheGrind with Tiffany Payton
Vice president of DePaul University's NABJ Chapter Tiffany Payton shares her challenges as a graduate student and what it is like to join DePaul University's NABJ chapter with #OnTheGrind podcast host Victoria Williams. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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9:34
#OnTheGrind with Iisha Scott
Award-winning meteorologist Iisha Scott shares how her childhood obsession with thunderstorms and hurricanes inspired her to become a broadcaster with #OnTheGrind host Victoria Williams.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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24:04
#OnTheGrind with Cheyanne Daniels
#OnTheGrind host Victoria Williams chats with Cheyanne Daniels, a Report4America corps member working with at the Chicago Sun-Times, about her journey through graduate school, finding her voice as a journalist, and navigating the pandemic as a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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33:27
#OnTheGrind with Brandon Pope
#OnTheGrind host Victoria Williams talks with National Association of Black Journalists Chicago Chapter president Brandon Pope about his career in journalism, how to make a lasting impression with potential hiring managers, and more in the podc...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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32:08