Mind Yo' Business S9:E1 - The Business of Seeing Clearly: Storytelling, Photography, and Protecting Indiana

In the first episode of Season 9 of Mind Yo' Business, recorded live inside the Ruoff Mortgage Podcast Studio and in front of a live audience at Morgenstern Bookstore, Andrew sits down with Steven Higgs — an award-winning photojournalist and passionate conservation advocate whose work has shaped how generations of Hoosiers see their state. Steven shares his journey through journalism and photography, reflecting on how storytelling has evolved from traditional print media to today's fast-paced digital landscape. He discusses why images remain one of the most powerful tools in communication, how a single photograph can shape public opinion, and why visual storytelling often reaches hearts faster than words alone. The conversation also explores Steven's deep commitment to environmental preservation, including his work protecting the Hoosier National Forest and journalistic work with legendary local civic leader Charlotte Zietlow.   From the role of journalism in democracy to the responsibility of protecting natural resources for future generations, this episode highlights how storytelling — whether through a camera lens or community advocacy — can leave a lasting mark on both people and place. Whether you care about media, conservation, or the power of narrative to shape public action, this live conversation reminds us that the stories we tell — and the images we preserve — truly matter. https://stevehiggsbooks.com/       Podcast Studio Sponsor Karan Rastall - Senior Loan Officer, NMLS #763395 Megan Ogden- Senior Mortgage Loan Officer, NMLS 1710589 Podcast Location Sponsor   Podcast Sponsor Podcast Sponsor   Episode 1-6 Sponsor   Meineke Car Care (1800 S Walnut St, Bloomington)   Meineke Car Care (3939 Industrial Blvd)