HAWKS Talk Presents: A Conversation with Alana McLaughin

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of HAWKS Talk, we sit down with Alana McLaughlin, a Nashville-based journalist, storyteller, and community voice dedicated to amplifying the stories that matter most.Alana shares her journey as a media professional committed to highlighting the voices of “movers and shakers” across Nashville, using storytelling as a tool to connect communities, challenge perspectives, and inspire action. Through this conversation, students explore the power of narrative, the responsibility that comes with telling other people’s stories, and how media can shape culture, identity, and belonging. Alana offers insight into her work as an interviewer and television personality, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, authenticity, and lifting up voices that often go unheard. This episode is more than a conversation, it is a masterclass in perspective. Students engage in meaningful dialogue around purpose, representation, and what it means to use your platform to create impact.