I was a "Backseat Baby" but, it was definitely not love at first sight. My mom would drive me to school in our 2001 Nissan Altima, NPR turned all the way up. I dreaded opening the car door- that was when all the pent up "Morning Edition" would come pouring out.  All the other cars were blaring music, but my mom was blasting NPR.

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What was love at first sight? ​ Serialized Narrative Podcasts. 

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I grew up alongside the rise of podcasting, and audio storytelling is imprinted on me, I can't imagine my life without it. Shows like Serial, Floodlines, Idolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sanchez, Boom Town, and Snap Judgement have all shaped the way I approach my storytelling.

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I'm currently a student at UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. During my time at the J- School I have reported national stories for the LA Times, NPR, and PBS. I was formerly an intern at Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting and The Science of Happiness Podcast.