Marissa Isang - From Chicago Newsrooms to AI: The Power of Telling the Right Story

Marissa Isang is an Emmy-nominated storyteller whose career has taken her from Chicago newsrooms to the forefront of AI and tech communication.Born and raised in Chicago, Marissa reflects on how the city shaped her understanding of family, resilience, and curiosity. We talk about the feeling of Chicago, navigating life between Bronzeville, the suburbs, and Rockford, and why the city never really leaves you.We also dive into her journey through television news, producing live broadcasts, covering iconic Chicago moments like the Cubs' World Series run, and earning Emmy nominations for her storytelling. Then we explore her transition into the tech world, where she now helps make AI understandable, accessible, and human.This conversation is about evolution, curiosity, storytelling, and learning how to navigate a rapidly changing world without losing sight of who you are.Episode Highlights:• Why “Chicago is a feeling.”• Breaking into television news and sports broadcasting• Covering Chance the Rapper and the Cubs World Series• Transitioning from journalism into tech and AI• Making artificial intelligence understandable for everyone• Ethical AI and why representation matters• The power of curiosity in storytellingEpisode Resources:Marissa's LinkedInMarissa's Instagram AccountLink to purchase:FYLPxTracee Badway Merch CollaborationFYLPxWRDSMTH Merch Collaboration*suggestion is to size upDownload this episode of For Your Listening Pleasure wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you follow us on Instagram @foryourlisteningpleasureClick here to listen to the For Your Listening Pleasure Theme Song Playlist on Spotify.To continue the conversation, feel free to DM me at https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/ or email me at [email protected].