In episode 04 of The Kurty D Show, Kurt welcomes media expert Clint Schaff, who shares how he’s evolved LA Times’ new media strategy into podcasts and how he initially got into media. Clint speaks to exciting new trends in media and inspirational voices that he follows. Finally, Clint opens up about some of the challenges he’s had to overcome and provides a fun unknown fact about himself.
What we covered:
01:42 – Kurt welcomes to the show, Clint Schaff, who speaks to his background, his career journey, and the work he does at LA Times Studios
11:27 – Why Clint chose to pursue a career in media
14:55 – Exciting trends in media
18:08 – What is a Media Diet?
21:35 – Inspiring voices in media today
26:31 – Clint opens up about challenges he’s had to overcome throughout his life
32:08 – Superheroes and their vulnerabilities
33:41 – The Japanese concept of Ikigai
38:55 – The differences between objectives and outcomes
41:29 – One unknown fact about Clint and the one band Clint would go see play live if he could
44:42 – Kurt thanks Clint for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can connect with him and how they can be of service to Clint
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Tweetable Quotes:
“I knew I always wanted to work in media. So being here at The LA Times Studio is a fulfillment of a lifelong dream.”
“That’s like getting to my Ikigai. The more that I focus on that service piece, it kinda gets me out of my head around some of the stuff that was holding me back. If I can focus on the service and my life mission, it actually helps me get past some of the self-limiting behaviors and thoughts that have sometimes held me back.”
“I love the idea of trying to have an inclusive media that as many people as possible can see themselves in it.”
“I’m so excited to have the opportunity to support public service journalism with the skills I’ve developed outside of journalism.”
“Life is short. And I want to go make an impact, and I want to do it in the ways that I believe need to be done.”
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