Melissa Chan-Green on thoughtful storytelling, trust-led interviews, and the importance of community

In this episode of Wanna Podcast?, I chat with Melissa Chan Green about storytelling, interviewing and the differences between journalism and podcasting.Melissa is a broadcast journalist, best known for her work on TV3, including co-hosting The AM Show and time as a foreign correspondent for Newshub and Three News. Her latest project is School Shorts, a podcast for busy parents who want to help their children succeed in school.We explore Melissa's journey from traditional journalism to podcasting, discussing the importance of storytelling, the creative freedom that comes with podcasting, and the importance of building a community through audio content.Melissa shares insights on conducting interviews, building trust with guests, and the significance of thoughtful storytelling in a fast-paced media landscape. We also touch on the future of podcasting, the role of AI, and the importance of sustainability in creative projects.Wanna go deeper?🎙️ For resources: https://www.maxenelondoncreative.co.nz/blog🙋‍♀️ To work with me: https://www.maxenelondoncreative.co.nz/podcasting-services📱 To get connected: @wannapodcast & @maxenelondoncreative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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