#onthegrind by NABJ Chicago

Last Updated: June 11, 2026
Chicago-based journalist Victoria Williams speaks with media professionals from across the United States about their career paths and aspirations in a bi-weekly podcast presented by the National Association of Black Journalists Chicago Chapter.
#OnTheGrind with Storm Dade-Matlock
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In this episode we discuss the toxicity of grind and/or hustle culture, finding work-life balance in news and burnout.

#OnTheGrind with Brandon Pope
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#OnTheGrind host Victoria Williams talks with National Association of Black Journalists Chicago Chapter president Brandon Pope about his career in journalism, how to make a lasting impression with potential hiring managers, and more in the podcast's debut episode. 

#OnTheGrind with Cheyanne Daniels
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#OnTheGrind host Victoria Williams chats with Cheyanne Daniels, a Report4America corps member working with at the Chicago Sun-Times, about her journey through graduate school, finding her voice as a journalist, and navigating the pandemic as a journalist. 

#OnTheGrind with Iisha Scott
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Award-winning meteorologist Iisha Scott shares how her childhood obsession with thunderstorms and hurricanes inspired her to become a broadcaster with #OnTheGrind host Victoria Williams. 

#OnTheGrind with Tiffany Payton
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Vice president of DePaul University's NABJ Chapter Tiffany Payton shares her challenges as a graduate student and what it is like to join DePaul University's NABJ chapter with #OnTheGrind podcast host Victoria Williams. 

#OnTheGrind with Vashon Jordan, Jr.
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Photographer Vashon Jordan, Jr. breaks down how he was able to attend college in Chicago well below the national average and achieve career milestones. 

#OnTheGrind with Sierra Searcy
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Morning news anchor Sierra Search explains how she was able to navigate rejection while staying focused on her goals in the latest episode of #OnTheGrind. 

#OnTheGrind with Samantha Rivera
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In-Game Host for the San Diego Wave FC Samantha Rivera breaks down how she matriculated from DePaul University to one of the nation's largest media markets in this episode of #OnTheGrind. 

#OnTheGrind with La'Nita Brooks
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 Journalist. Businesswoman. Fashionista. Leader. La'Nita Brooks is doing it all. Learn more about National Association of Black Journalist DePaul University chapter president La'Nita Brooks in the latest episode of #OnTheGrind. 

#OnTheGrind with Alexis Howell
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In the season finale of #OnTheGrind guest Alexis Howell shares how her decision to switch her major to journalism changed the course of her life.

#OnTheGrind with Angel Idowu
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In the season two premiere of #OnTheGrind, Victoria sits down with WTTW Chicago correspondent and Chicago native Angel Idowu  to talk about her lifelong admiration for the arts, her latest media project, Art with Angel,  her growth as a storyteller, and how she is taking her arts coverage to new heights.

#OnTheGrind with Brandi Hess
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In the latest episode of #OnTheGrind,  guest Brandi Hess breaks down how she is developing multimedia skills DIY style, her decision to  create her own platform by launching a self-love podcast, and what postgraduation life can look like. 

#OnTheGrind with Sylvia Snowden
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Award-winning Journalist Sylvia Snowden joins #OnTheGrind to discuss the trials and triumph she's faced in her 15-year professional career.

#OnTheGrind with Shada Love
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Copywriter Shada Cook shares her journey from J-School to life at a Black owned advertising agency.

#OnTheGrind with Anna DeShawn
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#OnTheGrind returns for the first episode in 2023! This episode features E3 Radio founder Anna DeShawn who discusses a wide range of topics you must hear for yourself. E3 Radio is an online radio station playing queer & independent music.

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