Speaking of Phenomenal | Journalism for Women and Gender-Expansive Voices

Speaking of Phenomenal is an independent podcast covering women and gender-expansive people mainstream media hasn't found yet. Host Amy Boyle, a multimedia journalist and adjunct lecturer in photojournalism and visual storytelling at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, reports longform narrative conversations with women and gender-expansive people doing significant work the news cycle has yet to document. The work began in 2018 as the 52 Phenomenal Women Project, a portrait storytelling series that produced 104 reported profiles and was covered by the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Reader and NBC5. The podcast launched in October 2020 as the audio extension of that journalism. Now in its sixth season, with 65 episodes and counting, Speaking of Phenomenal has reached 100 countries and 782 cities. Every person you'll hear has a story the world should know. And they sound like this. www.speakingofphenomenal.com. Support the show via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/u25038150

Guest

Laura Jordan LeClair

Laura LeClair is a passionate community builder dedicated to creating spaces where people connect, grow, and thrive. Before stepping into the nonprofit world, Laura spent seven years working in the NHL, focusing on diversifying the fan base and expanding access to opportunities in sport. Now, as s Director at Chicago Innovation, she designs and leads mentoring and inclusion programs that connect, inspire, and empower diverse innovators across the region. With a talent for bringing people together, Laura is dedicated to creating spaces where ideas flourish, relationships thrive, and communities grow.

https://chicagoinnovation.com/

Guest appearance on:

Community Changemakers | How Mentorship Shapes Women's Leadership