In this episode of the B-Roll Matters Podcast, we sit down with Dawn Jones, Emmy Award-winning anchor and Flint native, who describes her 35-year career in broadcast journalism as truly “living the dream.” From her early days in Detroit radio to anchoring, Dawn shares her journey as a dynamic storyteller, speaker, and author. She opens up about weaving humor, transparency, and authenticity into her work—and how faith, family, and community continue to fuel her passion. ✨ Highlights in this episode: Dawn’s journey from radio to television anchoring How she overcame challenges and found her voice as a storyteller Lessons from her book SPEAK! A Beginner’s Guide to Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking and Own the Room Why “living the dream” is about more than just a career Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, storytellers, and changemakers who prove that your story truly matters. #BrollMatters #LivingTheDream #DawnJones #BroadcastJournalism #Storytelling

Flint raised him. ESPN made him a household name in sports journalism. In this episode of B-Roll Matters, award-winning reporter Eric Woodyard opens up about his journey from humble beginnings in Flint, Michigan, to telling the stories of sports legends like LeBron James, Mike Tyson, Barry Sanders, and Magic Johnson.

In this episode of The Facts Matter, we sit down with Gil Bransford, a seasoned ESPN Research Producer who's spent years shaping the stories behind the biggest moments in college football. From prepping talent with game-changing stats to crafting the narratives you hear on College GameDay, Gil takes us inside the role of a research producer and why the details really matter.