Behind the Brand

In this episode of "Behind the Brand," David speaks with Leon Collins about various topics and events related to his work and community engagements.
The episode begins with an introduction and a warm welcome to the guest, Leon Collins, who is thanked for joining the show in Brantford, Connecticut.
David mentions Eric Feeney, a teacher from West Hartford, who runs a nonprofit organization called "Friends of Feeney." Eric recently had the opportunity to introduce and interview the Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, with the help of interns from Branford High and Liberty University.
These interns are part of an internship program at Branford Community Television, which Leon is managing.
David recounts how Eric Feeney reached out to him months ago to plan a trip, initially intended to be conducted in person but later switched to a Zoom meeting due to logistical reasons.
Despite the shift to a virtual format, the interview with Miguel Cardona went smoothly, with Cardona being very gracious and the conversation lasting about 15 minutes.
The interns were present as the studio audience during the podcast recording, learning about the video production world.
Their involvement provided them with practical experience and insight into the industry, which they seemed to enjoy, as indicated by their smiles.
Leon shares a bit about his career journey, mentioning his time at Channel 3, starting around 2000 and leaving in 2013.
The episode highlights the collaborative efforts in the community, the importance of internship programs in providing real-world experience to students, and the seamless adaptation to virtual meetings to continue meaningful engagements.

Show Notes

In this episode of "Behind the Brand," David speaks with Leon Collins about various topics and events related to his work and community engagements.

The episode begins with an introduction and a warm welcome to the guest, Leon Collins, who is thanked for joining the show in Brantford, Connecticut.

David mentions Eric Feeney, a teacher from West Hartford, who runs a nonprofit organization called "Friends of Feeney." Eric recently had the opportunity to introduce and interview the Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, with the help of interns from Branford High and Liberty University.

These interns are part of an internship program at Branford Community Television, which Leon is managing.

David recounts how Eric Feeney reached out to him months ago to plan a trip, initially intended to be conducted in person but later switched to a Zoom meeting due to logistical reasons.

Despite the shift to a virtual format, the interview with Miguel Cardona went smoothly, with Cardona being very gracious and the conversation lasting about 15 minutes.

The interns were present as the studio audience during the podcast recording, learning about the video production world.

Their involvement provided them with practical experience and insight into the industry, which they seemed to enjoy, as indicated by their smiles.

Leon shares a bit about his career journey, mentioning his time at Channel 3, starting around 2000 and leaving in 2013.

The episode highlights the collaborative efforts in the community, the importance of internship programs in providing real-world experience to students, and the seamless adaptation to virtual meetings to continue meaningful engagements.

Creators and Guests

Host
David Chmielewski
At the end of 2013 David founded DirectLine Media, a video production company that specializes in creating memorable and compelling video content for businesses. Admired for his unique and creative visual story telling, David continues to work with small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Editor
Stefania Sassano
Stefania's acting journey began as early as the fourth grade, where she took on the role of Scarlett O'Hara in a stage production of Gone With the Wind. This early experience sparked a lifelong passion for the arts. With a background in musical theater fueled by her love of music and singing, Stefania stepped into larger roles, such as Fraulein Kost in Cabaret during her sophomore year at the University of New Haven.

What is Behind the Brand?

Welcome to Behind the Brand, the podcast that brings you fresh and exciting insights into business, entertainment, and current topics.

Behind the Brand is a fun, energetic, and spontaneous podcast. Each episode is packed with lively discussions and engaging stories that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Our host uncovers hidden gems about the guests celebrating successes and dives into the hot topics that matter most.

Tune in to Behind the Brand for a podcast experience that is as informative as it is entertaining. Join us for lots of fun and great conversation.