{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Emerging Media Makers","title":"Emerging Media Makers: Carolyn Smith","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":330,"description":"At the BX Podcast Mixer inside BronxNet’s Media + Technology studios in the South Bronx, host Timothy Coleman sits down with local community leader and newly certified producer, Carolyn. Known as a powerhouse \"community auntie,\" Carolyn shares her inspiring vision to use podcasting as a tool for global outreach and social change. She discusses her plans to connect Bronx youth with foreign exchange students across Colombia, Cuba, and Africa, while tackling critical issues like gun violence and rehabilitation. Reflecting on her civil rights influences and the resilience of women of color, Carolyn delivers a powerful reminder that grassroots communication and mentorship are the keys to uplifting neighborhoods worldwide.\nEmerging Media Makers shines a spotlight on the next generation of Bronx storytellers. Hosted by BronxNet Director of Education Timothy Coleman, the series features in-depth interviews with independent, BronxNet-trained producers who are moving from the classroom to the control room. Each episode dives into the creative journeys of these certified access producers, exploring the unique stories they tell and the impact they are making on community media.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/J3G5oCImGmytbp3kH00FcZn12hnM7pEDBm8RpYpcMPo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84MGNi/NDMzZTNiMTQyMDIw/NDdhZDBjMTg1M2Vj/NmNmYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}