Voices of Mason features conversations with George Mason University alumni who majored in Communication, produced content in Student Media or both! Each episode explores their academic journey, campus involvement, career paths, and how their Mason experience shaped their professional lives. From journalism and broadcasting to strategic communication and digital media, Voice of Mason amplifies the stories, lessons, and voices of Mason graduates making an impact beyond campus.
Voices of Mason
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Podcast Overview
Voices of Mason features conversations with George Mason University alumni who majored in Communication, produced content in Student Media or both! Each episode explores their academic journey, campus involvement, career paths, and how their Mason experience shaped their professional lives. From journalism and broadcasting to strategic communication and digital media, Voice of Mason amplifies the stories, lessons, and voices of Mason graduates making an impact beyond campus.
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July 18, 2026
From Mason Student Media to Award-Winning Investigative Storytelling: Bria Lloyd|Voices of Mason
<p>How do you build a career telling stories that make a difference?</p><p>In this episode of Voices of Mason, host Rodger Smith welcomes George Mason University alumna Bria Lloyd, an award-winning journalist whose career has taken her from Mason's Student Media to local television, international news organizations, investigative reporting, narrative podcasting, and documentary filmmaking.</p><p>Bria begins by reflecting on her time at George Mason, the experiences that shaped her as a young journalist, and the lessons she learned through Mason Cable News and Student Media. She then takes listeners behind the scenes of two impactful projects from her time at Connecticut Public: an investigation examining communication accessibility challenges for Deaf patients and In Absentia, the acclaimed investigative podcast exploring political corruption and election integrity in Bridgeport, Connecticut.</p><p>In the second half of the conversation, Bria discusses directing a $700,000 documentary project chronicling the history and legacy of Douglass High School in Leesburg, Virginia, preserving the stories of one of the region's historic Black schools. She concludes by offering practical advice for journalism students preparing for careers in today's rapidly evolving media landscape.</p><p>Whether you're interested in investigative journalism, podcasting, documentary filmmaking, or simply the art of telling meaningful stories, this episode offers valuable insights into the many paths a communication degree can take.</p><p><strong>Topics include:</strong><br>• Student Media at George Mason<br>• Investigative journalism<br>• Narrative podcast production<br>• Audio storytelling<br>• Documentary filmmaking<br>• Preserving Black history<br>• Public media<br>• Career advice for journalism students</p><p>Follow Bria on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bria-lloyd-452586104/</p><p>#VoicesOfMason #GeorgeMasonUniversity #GMU #InvestigativeJournalism #Documentary #Podcasting #PublicMedia #Storytelling #Journalism #StudentMedia #AudioJournalism #ConnecticutPublic #MediaCareers</p>
July 17, 2026
From Mason to Strategic Communications: Rachel Sutherland's Career in Public Relations & Leadership|Voices of Mason
<p>How do you build a successful career in public relations and strategic communications?</p><p>In this episode of Voices of Mason, host Rodger Smith welcomes George Mason University alumna Rachel Sutherland, Director of Public Relations and Communications for the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA).</p><p>Rachel shares her professional journey from George Mason to leadership in strategic communications, discussing how storytelling, media relations, public affairs, and relationship building have shaped her career. She also reflects on the evolving communications landscape, the importance of credibility and trust, and the skills that today's communication students need to thrive in an ever-changing profession.</p><p>Whether you're pursuing a career in journalism, public relations, corporate communications, or public affairs, Rachel offers valuable insights into leadership, professional growth, and lifelong learning.</p><p><br /></p><p>Follow Rachel on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rsutherland1/ </p><p><br /></p><p>#VoicesOfMason #GeorgeMasonUniversity #GMU #PublicRelations #StrategicCommunications #Communications #PublicAffairs #Leadership #Storytelling #MediaRelations #Podcast #CareerDevelopment</p>
July 8, 2026
From George Mason to Award-Winning Anchor: Doug Currin on Storytelling, Leadership & Military Matters | Voices of Mason
<p>What does it take to build a successful career in broadcast journalism?</p><p>In this episode of Voices of Mason, host Rodger Smith sits down with George Mason University (Communication major) alumnus Doug Currin, an Emmy, Edward R. Murrow, and Associated Press award-winning journalist and evening news anchor at ABC Columbia in South Carolina.</p><p>Doug reflects on his journey from George Mason to television newsrooms across the country, sharing stories from a career that has included covering major breaking news, national events, and the everyday stories that connect communities. He also discusses Military Matters, his reporting beat dedicated to telling the stories of service members, veterans, and military families.</p><p>Throughout the conversation, Doug offers insights into the evolving world of local television news, the importance of strong storytelling, and the skills aspiring journalists need to succeed in today's media landscape.</p><p>Whether you're a student considering a career in journalism, a media professional, or simply someone who appreciates great storytelling, you'll find inspiration and practical advice in this conversation with one of George Mason's accomplished alumni.</p><p>#VoicesOfMason #GeorgeMasonUniversity #GMU #BroadcastJournalism #Journalism #LocalNews #TelevisionNews #Storytelling #MilitaryMatters #MediaCareers #Podcast #Communication</p>
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