Navigating Complex Conversations And Media Influence with Kimb Massey

We are living in tough times! As we continue to navigate how to tackle difficult conversations as communicators, host Kim Clark is joined by special guest, San Jose State University Radio-Television-Film Professor, Kimb Massey. Together, these two “firestarters” share their perspectives on how to decipher the facts from the propaganda as it relates to media representation and the conversations to be had with each other hereafter. Kimb is no stranger to complex conversation as her experience spans all the way back to watching TV as a little girl with little to no diversity. Now, she charges herself, and those she works with, to question privilege, share perspectives and be a role model - where there are none - for dialogue in the workplace. This episode tackles how communicators use the role of the media on what we learn, how we see the world and how we see ourselves as communicators during times of strife and uncertainty. About The Guest: Kimberly Massey, Ph.D. (she/her) is a Professor of Radio-Television-Film (RTVF) at San Jose State University. She is a tireless advocate for media reporting and representation of truth, fairness, and diversity, equity, inclusion. Dr. Massey has written numerous communication conference papers and published several communication articles, books, and book chapters. Find Kimb Here: LinkedIn About Kim: Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands. She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change. Communicate Like You Give A Damn Podcast Website Instagram LinkedIn YouTube TikTok Thank you for listening! Please review, leave a comment and subscribe!