The Kurty D Show

004 - Superheroes with Clint Schaff

Episode Summary

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.

Episode Notes

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

 

Episode Sponsor:

 

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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.”

 

Links Mentioned:

 

Kurt’s Twitter

Kurt’s Instagram 

Clint’s LinkedIn

Clint’s Twitter

 

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