Investigative journalist Cheryl W. Thompson wrote her first book to honor her father's historic legacy. She advised Widening the Pipeline fellows to lean into their lived experience.

Cherukuri outlines building a successful media business starting with an intense focus on a specific, well-defined community and serving their unique needs before attempting to scale.

Noticias Telemundo Correspondent Javier Vega navigates the fear and confusion sparked by Trump administration immigration policies by keeping needs of his audience in focus--and that means making clarity the ultimate goal.

USA TODAY's Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy says years of municipal reporting helped her pivot to covering the White House.

Former AP investigations director Ron Nixon believes local reporting and investigative journalism must do a better job of serving the whole community.

PBS News Hour's Lisa Desjardins told Paul Miller fellows that partisan battles in Congress require reporters to build sources--and persistence--to keep the public in the know.

Swati Sharma was too busy building her reporting skills to focus on newsroom management. Her commitment to craft and authentic respect for audiences fueled her rise as publisher and EIC of Vox Media.

Paul Miller alumni Ximena Bustillo of NPR, Benjamin Siegel of ABC News and Jerry Zremski shared their most surprising reporting trips.

Journalists should use product thinking, including measures for success, to serve audiences, newsrooms and themselves.

Kirstin Garriss tells journalists how to land a media hit and stay on the roster.

Lori Montenegro of Telemundo, Henrick Karoliszyn of the Freelance Frontier and author Danielle Belton call for empathic leadership and empowered self-care.

Saeed Ahmed's lived experience helped him navigate major newsrooms at times when they needed his flexible worldview, he told journalists of color.

The Athletic's David Aldridge recalled how the Colin Kaepernick national anthem story broke. “That's why diversity matters."

USA Today needs to be "fast and first," says interim editor in chief Michael McCarter, who calls AI an "existential challenge."

Joan Biskupic, who's covered the Supreme Court for CNN, USA Today, Reuters and more over 30 years, urges sourcing outside the marble halls.

Tom Bowman of NPR speaks with National Press Foundation's Paul Miller Washington Reporting fellows about the Hegseth Pentagon's restrictions.

Alt.Latino co-founder and host Felix Contreras urged NPF Widening the Pipeline fellows to embrace their identity, and to never be afraid to use their voice in the newsroom and beyond.

Leaning into lived experience helps veteran entertainment reporter Kelley Carter land high-profile interviews and forge meaningful connection in Hollywood and the music industry.

Solid beat reporting prepares journalists for investigative projects, NPR's Cheryl Thompson said.

Renowned sports journalist Jemele Hill shares her career strategy insights, from negotiating her first job to finding her voice as a woman in a male-dominated field.

Larry Graham of the Diversity Pledge Institute discussed the importance of journalists using their voice in the newsroom and knowing when to move on.

American Press Institute's Samantha Ragland guided Widening fellows toward a strategy of reframing negative thoughts of imposter syndrome by leaning into evidence of past successes.

Semafor's David Weigel has advice for political journalists on getting to the heart of a story.

Finding a job mentor is especially important for journalists of color. NPF Widening the Pipeline alumni explained successful mentorship.

Ryan Sorrell of The Kansas City Defender and Marian Liu of The Washington Post explained how they reach large audiences and incorporate readers' voices.

Suki Dardarian and Kyndell Harkness explained how curiosity and open communication helped to build trust and improve coverage during the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis.

Tik Tok media literacy influencer Kelsey Russell believes Gen Z can fall in love with newspapers.

CNN anchor Boris Sanchez tells NPF Widening the Pipeline journalism fellows they should see the current upheaval as an opportunity.

A journalist-turned-documentarian advises reporters on pitching, finding a mentor and bringing confidence and flexibility to newsrooms.

Podcast producers Amina Al-Sadi of Vox Media and Nirmal Mulaikal of Politico explained the nuts and bolts of podcasting – including the need to preserve your authentic voice.

Former USA Today Editor in Chief Terence Samuel speaks to young journalists about career longevity.

Lori Montenegro imparted advice to reporters for overcoming self-doubt and bad co-workers in the journalism industry.

Staying true to your voice and cleaving to optimism are vital tools for journalists, said The Washington Post’s Senior Critic-at-Large Robin Givhan.

The New York Times won 18 Pulitzers under Dean Baquet's leadership. Here's why he's jealous of young reporters.

Mariah Craddick discussed merging journalism with product management, including guidance on networking and understanding audience needs.

A journey began when a mentor urged her to write about her high school friend’s murder.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution journalists Ernie Suggs and Ryon Horne co-produced a masterful 50th anniversary tribute to hip hop – and it hits all the right notes.

Daysi Calavia Robertson says the pivot from reporter to columnist got easier when she embraced her identity without fear.

Marian Chia-Ming Liu’s diverse career was fueled by necessity, not nepotism. Mastering the art of the pivot led to the Washington Post and the strategic initiatives team.

Trending news burnout is real for many journalists. The AP’s Nicole Hernandez suggests audience engagement to reignite your vision.