Pivot to Power: How to shift mid-career with grace with Aundrea Cline-Thomas

In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline talks with Aundrea, a journalist turned entrepreneur, about her journey from traditional media to creating her own storytelling agency. They discuss the challenges of working in collapsing media landscapes, the importance of media literacy, and the rise of the creator economy. Aundrea shares her experiences covering significant political events and the personal decision to pivot to a new career in storytelling and media training. The episode explores the evolving relationships between traditional media and content creation, providing insights and hope for the future of journalism and storytelling. 00:00 Introduction to Finding Fearless 00:39 Excitement for the Upcoming Conversation 03:28 Aundrea"s Journey into Journalism 06:36 Challenges and Triumphs in Journalism 14:57 The Changing Media Landscape 21:55 Media Education and Responsibility 24:40 Political Influence on Media 28:34 Relay Financial Sponsorship 29:23 The Importance of Media Literacy 31:26 Navigating Career Changes and Challenges 32:08 Reporting During the COVID-19 Pandemic 33:18 Reflecting on the Impact of George Floyd 35:01 Deciding to Leave the News Industry 40:29 Building a New Business 44:43 Experiences at the DNC 48:46 The Future of Media and Storytelling 52:13 Conclusion and Ways to Connect Connect with Aundrea: - Mountain Court Media: (https://mountaincourtmedia.com) - The Next Best Thing Podcast: (https://nextbestthingpodcast.com) - LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aundreact/) - Instagram: @AundreaCT Finding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition, releasing every other week on Wednesdays, 6AM PST. If you liked the show, please rate, review, and share! You can also visit our website to learn more about how to become a sponsor of Finding Fearless! Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development. You can contact us at hello@fearlessfoundry.com if you are interested in our services and can follow us on all social media @fearlessfoundry. Season 4 music is by Premium Beats. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.