Breaking Through Glass Ceilings With Brian H.

Kenya Hunter is the first-ever African American reporter at Rome News. I recently caught up with her as she just moved to Richmond, Virginia where she is now an education reporter at the Richmond Times-Dispatch. She comes on to discuss the important roles education reporters play. Follow her on Twitter Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP    Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1    iHeart Radi...

Joshua A. Vinson got his first taste of journalism as a writer for the youngest Derrick Rose's website. After Rose was traded from Josh's hometown of Chicago, he would make a name for himself as NBA and NFL reporter. He comes on to discuss this and eventually landed his job as a reporter and why it was important for him to take the job even though it was not a sports position. Follow Josh on Twitt...

Taylor Shaw is an adjunct professor at Shaw University and a Certified Social Media Specialist in the health care industry. She comes on to this episode of Breaking Through Glass Ceilings to discuss her career and why it is important for her to give back. Follow her on Twitter.  Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP    Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1    iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/BWP...

Brittany Leigh is no doubt one of the biggest inspirations in my career. She creating some game changing strategies for  Sandler Training and Johns Hopkins Medicine. That has led her to her current role as the Brand Market Manager at Downtown Locker Room. In addition to these roles, she has created her brand, HipHopCleopatra. She discusses this as well as her free Instagram Live series, Digit...

Most journalism students want to pursue a career in sports, entertainment or news. However, Jourdan Kerl took a different route. Growing up as an avid gamer, she decided to pursue a career in e-sports journalism. She comes on to discuss what it is like covering video games tournaments and e-sports league and of course we talk Playstation and XBOX. Subscribe to her YouTube channel. Apple: http://bi...

Ashley Mil is someone who helped me first hand achieve a healthier lifestyle. She comes on the show to discuss her love and passion for fitness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle balance while working a 9 to 5.  She is also a public relations professional and she opens up about leaving her corporate job to work in the fitness world full time and going back to a 9-5 a year later. Follow her on Ins...

Jhas Williams is a radio and television personality who is very vocal about her love and trust in Jesus Christ. She discusses the balance of being her self, even when someone is trying to destroy her. Also in a time where the media is not always trusted, or you unsure of what sources are accurate, Jhas explains how she relies on the ultimate source to do her job right. She discusses going to actin...

Khaaliq Crowder comes to discuss his love for music and pop culture. Many people believe that in order to be in the music business, you have to be an artist, well Khaaliq is here to let you know that there are other ways to get involved. He also tells what it was like interning at Sway in the Morning, working with different artists and he provides some valuable advice for those attending NABJ/NAHJ...

Benjamin McKnight is currently a Communications Analyst with Vox Optima. Before joining Vox Optima, like many college graduates, Ben dealt with post-graduation depression. He discusses this, how he balanced being in JROTC and being a journalism student and so much more. Follow Benjamin on Twitter Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP    Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1    iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/BWPIHR   ...

Michael Lyle has been a mentor to a lot of young journalist in the company. He joins Brian H. Waters on this edition of Breaking Through Glass Ceilings to discuss how he got started in the business, getting a Masters degree in journalism and why he is so passionate about being a mentor to the next generation! Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP    Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1    iHea...

In November 2018, David Schiele posted his reel on Twitter and it went viral. Even Good Morning America and The Today Show covered it. David says this was because of God's favor. He discusses when he first fell in love with journalism, implementing pro wrestling in his newscast and more! Follow David on Twitter  Subscribe to the podcast Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP    Spotify http:/...

Tramon Lucas is a Digital Editor at WBAL-TV in his hometown of Baltimore. Born and raised in Charm City, he comes on to share how he made a name for himself at Morgan State University, including being apart of the National Association Of Black Journalist Student Chapter of the Year. He also discusses interning at the Associated Press and what it is like to work at WBAL. Follow him on Twitter ...

Maliik Obee a beat writer for the XFL's D.C. Defenders comes on to discuss the importance of creating your opportunities while you are on the path of achieving your dreams. Maliik is a graduate of Morgan State University who has had stops at Fox Sports and HBCU Gameday. He shares a story of covering the NFL combine without a press pass, but being a fan. Maliik drops a lot of life hacks in this epi...

In the past decade, social media has become more than just a place to stay in contact with your family, it has become a career. D'Ante Smith who began his career as a reporter comes on to discuss how he went from reporter to a production assistant to a social media editor. D'Ante discusses how he impressed executives at ESPN by going viral on Snapchat and how they led to him becoming the social me...

Danielle J. Martin of WBIW comes on to discuss the importance of staying true to yourself while telling the story. She also shares how she landed her MMJ position before the NABJ Convention in 2019, her experience speaking on a panel at the convention, lunch with Taylor Rooks and covering the Kansas City Chiefs historic run to the Super Bowl and give valuable advice to anyone who is looking to get...

Deyontay Riddick, the lead singer of Deyontay and Nu Direction, joins Breaking Through Glass Ceilings W/ Brian H. to discuss their brand new album, Sing Praises. Deyontay discusses how he got into gospel quartet, why he loves it so much and why he chose it over contemporary gospel music. He also discusses the upcoming All-White Affair for their Album Release on February 16, 2020. Follow Nu Directi...

Brianna Dahlquist took a risk that paid off. She posted her broadcast demo reel on Twitter and received more than 2 million views and it ultimately led her to a job in Fort Wayne Indiana. She discusses her journey which includes getting right back into school after getting pregnant her sophomore year in college, an appearance on her favorite daytime talk show. Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP   S...

I sit here writing this description trying to find the right words. This episode, I reflect on my favorite NBA player, Kobe Bryant. I never cried over someone I never met in person the way I did about his death. He would tell all of us to wipe the tears and get back to work. So of course in this episode, I had to discuss what I deemed his Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling moment. Let me know if y...

For every young journalist, it can be tough moving into a new environment where you do not know anyone, yet you are required to deliver the news. Jade Jackson discusses the importance of making yourself a part of that community in order to make your job easier. She also discusses being chosen to be apart of the Fox News MMR program, the blessing and curses of social media as well her brand, Main S...

Jael Rucker has found a way to draw an audience by being herself and creating her own content. She discusses how she went to a new  high school and created her own sports show just two weeks after enrolling. She also discusses the irony of becoming a reporter for Georgia State after being denied admission for undergrad and more! Follow her on Twitter @RuckerJael Subscribe to the show on all p...

Ashley Baker, a proud mom of two is eager to prove to the world that children are motivation, not a hindrance. She stop by to talk about what made her decide that it was never too late to chase her dream of being in sports. Ashley discusses her time working with Brian H. Waters at Fox Sports 1340AM covering the Wizards, Redskins, Orioles, and Nationals, a memorable moment with Steph Curry, joining...

Renee Washington is an All-American soccer player who had many offers to play professionally, but she decided to pursue a journalism career. She stops by to discuss making that switch, working on the sideline for ESPN, Fox Sports, hosting her show Beyond The Headlines and more.  Follow her on Twitter @ReneePWash  Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 iHeart Radio htt...

Brandon Williams has not graduated from college yet, but that still has not stopped him from creating a legacy at Bowie State University. He discusses why it is important for him to train the next generation while he is still in college, as well as landing an internship from NBCUniversal while at the National Association of Black Journalist Convention in Detriot, and his ESPN visit that created th...

The host of Listen In With KNN and Fox Sports reporter, Kelsey Nicole Nelson discusses how she got into Broadcast Journalism, how the National Association Of Black Journalist Short Course changed her life, working at Fox Sports 1340am, and how she earned the respect of LaVar Ball during the height of the Big Baller Brand. Follow on Twitter @TheRealKNelson. Subscribe to the show on all platforms: A...

Welcome to the 1st episode of Breaking Through Glass Ceilings W/ Brian H. Waters. In this episode, I discuss my journey to my current position at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Prior to becoming an award-winning Communications Specialists, I worked in the Nutrition Storeroom while putting myself through Baltimore City Community College. I share some horror stories including cleaning bathrooms and the loa...