Special Projects
In addition to my work, I also run a number of special projects in my personal time that combine my passion for podcasts, teaching and mentoring. Below, please find descriptions of each project and ways to get involved!
Made in NY Media Center
In 2018, I began teaching at Made in NY Media Center by IFP. I’ve taught classes on digital media engagement classes, personal branding, podcasting and social media strategy to small and large groups at the Made in NY Media Center DUMBO campus in Brooklyn and at Comcast LIFT Labs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I love teaching!
As one recent student said in her evaluation of the class:
I have taken classes in the past on social media and branding, i.e., NYU and other institutions, and this was by far the best. She prepared very thoughtful, well organized and quality slide decks. … I feel her background in radio and stortytelling provided lots of added value as she was easily able to speak to 'how' you craft your presence online. … Kelly was quickly able to guide each student on how to refine their story, which was impressive considering the variety of backgrounds. I gained a lot from this course and recommend this class to others.
Learn more about my teaching experience here.
Flyover Podcast Newsletter
I love podcasts. Love 'em. And because I work in public radio, I get asked frequently enough for road trip podcast playlist recommendations. Earlier this year, I noticed something disturbing about my responses. When I'd go to give those recommendations, the podcasts in my lineup have one thing in common: the majority are produced on the coasts.
I knew there was a plethora of podcasts produced in places besides New York and Los Angeles because of the amount of locally-produced podcasts in St. Louis. So I set out on a mission: In what I dubbed the Flyover Podcast Newsletter, I highlight podcasts large and small, independent and affiliated, but, most importantly, they're local and non-coastal.
Weekly, I send out an interview with a local podcaster, episode listening recommendations, and other tidbits picked up from about the internet. Want in on the newsletter? Subscribe here at www.tinyletter.com/flyoverpodcast or check out the archive of podcasts I've highlighted so far.
Girls Write Now
What does it mean to write your own story into existence in a world that doesn't want you to be empowered with editing or publishing privileges? EVERYTHING. Girls Write Now is a great organization I've been mentoring with for the past four months that pairs mentors who work in the realm of writing and editing with high school girls who are learning the craft.
I meet for two hours each week with my mentee, writing, editing and letting our creative minds wander. We also attend seminars and classes on Saturdays together about the craft of writing.
As a bonus, this January, I was invited to teach 160+ teens how to make a podcast from scratch.
Become a Mentor! Applications open in April.
