EPISODE · Sep 12, 2025 · 40 MIN
Bold LeadHERS | Episode 4 - Sheri Jones
from Michigan Business Network · host Michigan Business Network
Originally uploaded August 28th, reloaded September 12th. Lorri Rishar Jandron, MBA, Owner & CEO, EDGE Partnerships, Lansing, Marquette, Chicago, along with Becky Burtka, VP of member engagement, Michigan Chamber, Lansing, MI. Co-Hosts of the new MBN show "BOLD LeadHERS" now into Episode 4. In this episode of Bold LeadHERS, they interview Sheri Jones: A legend in the mid-Michigan broadcasting community — she recently retired from her role as longtime news anchor at WLNS. Strong media and communication skills. Skilled in Crisis Communications, Breaking News, Journalism, and Media Relations. ● Where did your professional journey begin? ● How has your career path changed along the way? ● What were some challenges you faced in the newsroom? ● Advice for sticking at the same company for so long? (can relate with Lorri on this) ● Being a staple at your company for so long, what does leadership look like to you? ● What was your favorite story you covered? ● Who was your favorite guest you got to interview? ● Advice for people trying to get into broadcasting? In this episode, Lorri and Becky met with Sheri Jones and discussed her professional journey from where she began in radio and how she stuck with her broadcasting career for 37 years. Sheri shared her struggles when starting out in her career from being told she didn’t have a voice for TV to being the only woman in the newsroom. Sheri was also able to share her passion for community and how that still reigns important in her life especially now that she is newly retired. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
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Originally uploaded August 28th, reloaded September 12th. Lorri Rishar Jandron, MBA, Owner & CEO, EDGE Partnerships, Lansing, Marquette, Chicago, along with Becky Burtka, VP of member engagement, Michigan Chamber, Lansing, MI. Co-Hosts of the new MBN show "BOLD LeadHERS" now into Episode 4. In this episode of Bold LeadHERS, they interview Sheri Jones: A legend in the mid-Michigan broadcasting community — she recently retired from her role as longtime news anchor at WLNS. Strong media and communication skills. Skilled in Crisis Communications, Breaking News, Journalism, and Media Relations. ● Where did your professional journey begin? ● How has your career path changed along the way? ● What were some challenges you faced in the newsroom? ● Advice for sticking at the same company for so long? (can relate with Lorri on this) ● Being a staple at your company for so long, what does leadership look like to you? ● What was your favorite story you covered? ● Who was your favorite guest you got to interview? ● Advice for people trying to get into broadcasting? In this episode, Lorri and Becky met with Sheri Jones and discussed her professional journey from where she began in radio and how she stuck with her broadcasting career for 37 years. Sheri shared her struggles when starting out in her career from being told she didn’t have a voice for TV to being the only woman in the newsroom. Sheri was also able to share her passion for community and how that still reigns important in her life especially now that she is newly retired. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
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