Periagoge
Scenario

When beat reporting requires life experience you lack

I am the education reporter but I do not have kids and cannot afford the mortgage in the school districts I cover so I feel like a fraud writing about issues I do not live.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Personal circumstances create perceived authenticity gap between the journalist's lived experience and their professional coverage area.

Your guide for this
Aurelius
Aurelius works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Media — Journalism & News?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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