Callie Smith Joins Jonathan Frank & Shan Stout To Discuss The Unique Opportunities TN Tech Provides

In this episode, Jonathan Frank and Shan Stout sit down with Callie Smith, a senior at Tennessee Technological University from Morgan County, Tennessee, to discuss her path through college and into national media internships. Callie shares her experience as a double major in Communications and Marketing, her time as a Tennessee Tech Trailblazer, and her role as former sports editor for The Oracle, the university’s student newspaper. She also reflects on landing internships with platforms like K-LOVE and the “That Sounds Fun” podcast network founded by Annie F. Downs, and what she learned while navigating those competitive opportunities. From building her own podcast and social media presence to exploring faith-driven storytelling, Callie discusses how Tennessee Tech has shaped both her career direction and her personal growth. Listen To The College Town Talk Podcast Today! The UC Now