Reimagining Story Power

What would narrative ecosystems look like if we could totally redesign who participates in crafting the story?

In this conversation, Vanessa Wakeman, founder and CEO of Wakeman Agency, speaks with Tracie Powell, CEO and founder of The Pivot Fund. Powell shares insights on how storytelling can shift power when produced ethically by people with lived experience, and why nonprofits and community-based outlets are essential trusted messengers in today’s information landscape. The episode explores how civic news acts as mutual aid, the changing role of traditional media, and strategies for amplifying trusted local voices while building resilience against disinformation.

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