Media in Minutes

Angela Tuell
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Media in Minutes podcast features in-depth interviews with those who report on the world around us. They share everything from their favorite stories to what happened behind the lens and give us a glimpse into their world. With host Angela Tuell, this podcast is published every other week. Connect with us on Facebook @CommunicationsRedefined; Twitter @CommRedefined and Instagram @CommRedefined. To learn more, visit www.communicationsredefined.com. #PR, #Public Relations, #Media, #Journalists, #Interviews, #Travel, #Marketing, #Communications

  1. 2d ago

    Beyond the Pretty Pictures: Michelle Mastro on the Stories Behind Homes, Design and How We Live

    Send us Fan Mail A gorgeous home can still be a bad story, and a “normal” house can be unforgettable if you know what to look for. We sit down with freelance home, culture, travel and lifestyle writer Michelle Mastro, whose bylines span Architectural Digest, Dwell, Bloomberg, Smithsonian and National Geographic, to talk about what actually gets a home tour or design feature over the finish line with editors and readers.  We get practical fast: what catches her eye in a pitch, why photos are non-negotiable, how “sterile” images can kill interest and what “lived-in” really means in editorial terms. Michelle explains how she hunts for the hook behind the visuals, from the way a family gathers in a space to the unusual choices that make a home distinct. We also unpack the realities of budgets and image rights, plus how PR professionals, designers, architects and builders can make pitching feel less like shouting into a black hole.  Then we zoom out into the bigger ideas that make lifestyle journalism matter. Michelle shares which design trends she’s loving, why she’s over generational labels like “Millennial Gray” and what Victorian homes still teach us about comfort, identity and the concept of home itself. We connect design to travel and culture, including why the Midwest deserves more attention as an architecture destination. The conversation turns personal as Michelle reflects on loss, motherhood, and the questions that keep pulling her back to domestic spaces.  If you work in PR, design or media, you’ll leave with clearer pitching instincts and a sharper sense of what editors want right now. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves homes and storytelling and please leave a rating and review so more listeners can find us. Connect with Michelle: Instagram: @homes_writerLinkedIn: Michelle MastroPortfolio/Website: Michelle's websiteMuck Rack: Michelle Mastro

  2. Aug 6

    Beyond the Headlines: Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja on Covering Business, Innovation and Africa's Future

    Send us Fan Mail If “Africa” still sounds like a single storyline in your news feed, this conversation will challenge that fast. We’re joined by Jennifer Zabasaja, Chief Africa anchor and correspondent for Bloomberg Television, who reports from Cape Town on the people, companies, markets and innovations shaping one of the world’s most dynamic regions. She breaks down what it means to cover business across 54 countries, and why getting the nuance right is not optional if you care about global markets, emerging markets and where growth is heading next.  We talk about Jennifer’s path from a love of storytelling to broadcast journalism, then into major newsrooms and finally Bloomberg, where speed and clarity matter. Along the way, she shares how she chooses stories, how travel and local relationships sharpen her reporting, and what surprised her in places many audiences rarely hear about beyond headlines. You’ll also hear how Bloomberg’s Next Africa brand works across a TV show, a weekly podcast and a newsletter to unpack big themes with facts and data, from AI and the future workforce to data centers, power constraints and the way sports, politics and the economy collide.  For listeners in public relations and media, Jennifer offers direct guidance on what helps a journalist most: don’t just send a name, send the story and the reason it matters now. We also dig into the bigger forces she’s watching, including private capital flows, growing intra-African trade and finance, the shift from aid to trade and how changing US and global dynamics are pushing more countries toward self-sufficiency and new partnerships.  If you value smart international journalism and practical media insight, subscribe, share this conversation with a colleague, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Connect with Jennifer: Bloomberg Next AfricaNext Africa PodcastYouTube: Next Africa playlistLinkedInInstagram

  3. Jul 23

    Deep Travel, Better Stories: Award-Winning Travel Journalist Judith Fein on Transformative Travel

    Send us Fan Mail Travel has quietly turned into a consumer product: a checklist, a status symbol and an endless hunt for the “best” hotel deal. That shift is exactly what award-winning travel journalist and author Judith Fein pushes back on, and our conversation left me rethinking what I even want from a trip, whether it’s across the ocean or across town. Judith shares her surprising path from Hollywood screenwriting to public radio and then into travel journalism for more than 130 publications. We talk about traveling and reporting alongside her husband, photographer and writer Paul Ross, plus the emotional pull of heritage travel and why walking the land your ancestors came from can feel like meeting yourself again. From there, we get into the heart of her work: deep travel and transformative travel that changes how you see people, culture and your own life. We also unpack “slow travel” in a way that actually works for real schedules. Judith argues it’s not about taking more time off, it’s about being present, staying curious and letting experiences unfold without needing to control every moment. For travel PR professionals and tourism boards, she offers grounded advice on creating itineraries and storytelling that speak to the spirit, not just “heads in beds,” and how authentic experiences can drive better engagement and bookings. If you’ve felt burnt out by travel planning, bored by cookie-cutter destination marketing or hungry for more meaningful travel, this one is for you.  Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and please leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Judith's Website: https://globaladventure.us Psychology Today column: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life-is-trip TEDx Talk Deep Travel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GErjagMyrYk Monthly newsletter: https://globaladventure.us

  4. Jul 9

    From CNN to Emmy-Winning Travel Storytelling: Building Travel in Style with Tomeka with Tomeka Jones

    Send us Fan Mail She didn’t even get a passport until 28, then built a career that took her from CNN to reporting travel stories around the world. I’m joined by Tomeka Jones, an Emmy Award-winning travel journalist, television host, executive producer and the founder of Travel in Style with Tomeka. We talk about what it really looks like to break into a major newsroom, learn the craft and keep moving forward even when the industry hands you a layoff.  Tomeka shares how producing and reporting gave her the power to “own the story,” and why that skill set matters more than ever for travel media, streaming platforms and social video. We dig into the moment she decided to start her own travel production company, the fear she had to push through, and how she landed early contracts once she committed. You’ll also hear about her distribution on Local Now (a Weather Channel sister network) and YouTube, plus a recent Egypt river cruise story that highlights Black history and heritage through more inclusive travel experiences.  We also get practical about the business side of travel journalism: what makes a strong partnership with public relations professionals, how hosted trips and paid work can fit together and why “polished” isn’t always what audiences respond to anymore. If you care about luxury travel, diversity in travel marketing, authentic storytelling and how travel news gets made, you’ll leave with clear takeaways and a fresh perspective.  Connect with Tomeka Jones Website: https://www.travelinstylewithtomeka.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZAPzqj_MqzlU04jxYbbjoInk2DurROtpListen to the Travel-ish PodcastInstagram: @travelinstylewithtomekaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomekajones/ Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves travel and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.

  5. Jun 25

    Solo Travel, Hidden Dining Gems & Seeing the World with Kaitlyn Rosati

    Send us Fan Mail Someone once told Kaitlyn Rosati she shouldn’t travel to South America without a man. She went anyway, built No Man Nomad and turned solo travel into a full-time life across nearly 100 countries. We sit down with Kaitlyn to get past the highlight reel and into the real mechanics of fearless exploration: how a bartender in New York took one solo trip to Hawaii, then kept going until travel writing and food storytelling became her craft. We dig into the mindset behind independent travel, including the part nobody romanticizes: decision fatigue. Kaitlyn breaks down why the freedom is still worth it, how starting with a domestic destination can make your first solo trip feel safer, and how a passport-page problem unexpectedly led her to “move” to Tokyo and fall in love with slow travel. Along the way, she shares destinations that surprised her, the travel chaos that becomes lore later, and which world wonders truly live up to the hype. If you work in travel PR or you pitch freelance writers, Kaitlyn also gives clear, practical guidance on what she needs from a pitch, why “guaranteed outlet” demands can be unrealistic and how simple research can be the difference between a quick yes and an instant delete. Listen for her honest take on Italy travel dreams, story selection, and what she’s working on next. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a push to travel solo, and leave us a review so more listeners can find Media in Minutes. No Man Nomad https://www.nomannomad.net/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/noman.nomad/ Newsletter (Subscribe through the pop-up on website) https://www.nomannomad.net/

  6. Jun 11

    Finding the Stories That Make a City: Indianapolis, Hidden Gems and History with Ashley Petry

    Send us Fan Mail Indianapolis has secrets hiding in plain sight, and some of them involve thousands of hungry squirrels. Host Angela Tuell sits down with Indianapolis writer, editor and author Ashley Petry to unpack how she turns local history, culture, and curiosity into stories that make people see the Circle City with fresh eyes. Ashley shares how a lifelong love of writing and a deep background in travel writing led her back home, where she realized Indianapolis needed smarter, more vivid guides. We talk about the “hedgehog concept” and why choosing a niche can be the difference between scattered freelance work and a focused body of work. Along the way, Ashley explains how she finds the gems: reading the dusty history books until something weird and wonderful jumps off the page, then pairing that research with present-day listening, from neighborhood buzz to trusted PR relationships. We also dig into her books, including 100 Things to Do in Indianapolis Before You Die, Secret Indianapolis and her new release, Remarkable Women of Indianapolis. Ashley tells us why the absence of a women’s history book pushed her to write one, and highlights the kind of overlooked impact story that stuck with her, like educator Eliza Blaker’s network of free kindergartens. For PR pros and communications folks, Ashley gives direct, practical advice on what makes a pitch stand out, what mistakes to avoid with media databases, and why a two-way relationship matters more than volume. If you love Indianapolis travel, Midwest culture, local history or better PR pitching, you’ll leave with story ideas, weekend recommendations and a new reason to pay attention to what’s happening locally. Subscribe, share this with a friend and leave a review so more listeners can find us. Meet Ashley at her upcoming Indianapolis book signing at the Propylaeum on July 9 (registration required): https://secure.qgiv.com/for/propylaeumhistoricfoundation/event/2026pagesatheprop/ Ashley website: http://www.ashleypetry.com/  Twitter/X: @ashleypetry Instagram: @ashleypetry TikTok: @ashley.petry Remarkable Women of Indianapolis  100 Things to Do in Indianapolis Before You Die  Secret Indianapolis Indianapolis: An Illustrated Timeline Check out Ashley's alphabet card collection

  7. May 28

    The Strange World of Wellness, Dating Trends and Human Behavior with Journalist Madeleine Aggeler

    Send us Fan Mail A naked dinner party assignment. An alligator living by a dollar store. A “be more efficient” book that actually teaches you to rest. Lifestyle and wellness reporter Madeleine Aggeler has made a career out of taking the internet’s strangest trends seriously enough to find the human truth inside them, and she joins us to explain how that work actually happens.  We start with Madeleine’s unconventional journalism origin story: a childhood spent devouring magazines, a detour through the Peace Corps and Foreign Service ambitions, then a one-year gamble in New York that turns temp work and small gigs into a real reporting career. She breaks down what it was like learning on the fly during the high-output days at The Cut, why writing fast can sharpen your voice and how a bold pandemic-era move helped her chase the kind of long-form journalism she wanted to do.  From there, we get practical about idea generation and wellness reporting. Madeleine shares how she spots stories, why trusting your gut often beats guessing what readers want and how she balances curiosity with healthy skepticism in an age of nonstop health content. We talk about trends that surprised her, trends she’d never do again and the “boring” habits that keep showing up as the most reliable wellness advice. Finally, she tells us what she’s watching now, including strength training culture and the relationship side of GLP-1 medications.  If you like smart, funny reporting that still asks big questions about loneliness, dating culture, beauty standards and self-improvement, hit subscribe, share this with a friend and leave a review so more listeners can find us. Madeleine Aggeler’s author page at The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/profile/madeleine-aggeler Madeleine’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleine-aggeler/ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/mmaggeler.bsky.social

  8. May 14

    From Bioethics to Rolling Stone: How Elizabeth Yuko Explains Complex Issues Through Journalism

    Send us Fan Mail When you hear “bioethics,” you might picture abstract debates and dense academic language, but that's not the case with today's guest. I’m joined by Dr. Elizabeth Yuko, an award-winning journalist, bioethicist and longtime Rolling Stone contributor, to talk about the real-world ethical choices hiding inside health headlines, medical research and public policy decisions that don’t come with clean answers. We dig into how Elizabeth built a career that blends deep expertise with plainspoken science journalism, from her early training to reporting across public health, culture and even design. She shares what it was like to spend months closely following the researchers working on COVID vaccines, why long COVID coverage still struggles for attention and how grief became a central part of her early pandemic reporting while she was sick herself. Along the way, we talk about how journalists keep stories accurate when misinformation spreads fast and when once-trusted institutions no longer feel like reliable touchpoints. Then we get into media ethics right now: AI in newsrooms, AI-generated drafts, sloppy AI research habits and the growing pressure to write for SEO or to “optimize” stories so chatbots cite them. Elizabeth makes a clear argument for why journalism should serve readers first. We also cover neurodiversity, including her ADHD diagnosis, and yes, how The Golden Girls can be a surprisingly sharp framework for explaining bioethical dilemmas. If you work in PR, she closes with straightforward pitching advice on relevance, exclusives and what immediately raises red flags. Subscribe for more conversations with the people who report on the world, share this with a friend who cares about media ethics and leave a review telling us what part of the AI and misinformation conversation hit you hardest. Dr. Elizabeth Yuko website: https://elizabethyuko.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethyuko/ Rolling Stone: https://www.rollingstone.com/author/elizabeth-yuko/  TEDx Talk: Bioethics and The Golden Girls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rn1RyDPZOA  Fordham University bio/profile: https://www.fordham.edu/academics/departments/ethics-and-society/faculty/elizabeth-yuko/

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Media in Minutes podcast features in-depth interviews with those who report on the world around us. They share everything from their favorite stories to what happened behind the lens and give us a glimpse into their world. With host Angela Tuell, this podcast is published every other week. Connect with us on Facebook @CommunicationsRedefined; Twitter @CommRedefined and Instagram @CommRedefined. To learn more, visit www.communicationsredefined.com. #PR, #Public Relations, #Media, #Journalists, #Interviews, #Travel, #Marketing, #Communications

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  • Creator
    Angela Tuell
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    144
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Media in Minutes
  • Show Website
    Media in Minutes