The Making of a “Life in Seven Songs” with The Standard’s Sophie Bearman

📺 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastJunkies?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank">Watch &amp; Subscribe on YouTube</a>In this episode, I speak with Sophie Bearman, the Director of Special Projects at the San Francisco Standard. Sophie shares her journey from New York to San Francisco, detailing her career in journalism and video production. We dive into her passion for documentary filmmaking and how it led her to the world of podcasting. Sophie opens up about her experience hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, a six-month adventure that provided her with a much-needed break and a fresh perspective. Her story is a testament to the importance of taking risks and following your passions, even when the path isn't clear.We also discuss her latest project, the podcast "Life in Seven Songs," where she interviews fascinating individuals about their lives through the lens of seven songs that have shaped them. Sophie explains how this unique format allows guests to share personal stories and memories that they might not have revealed before. From San Francisco Mayor London Breed to global architect Norman Foster, the podcast offers a fresh and intimate look at the lives of its guests. Sophie’s warmth and genuine curiosity make for engaging conversations that are sure to resonate with listeners. Join us as we explore the power of music and storytelling in this exciting new podcast.<h2>Episode Sponsor</h2>FullCast –<a href="https://fullcast.co/" target="_blank"> https://fullcast.co/</a><h2>Key Takeaways</h2>00:00:00: Introduction00:00:33: Sophie's New Project00:01:09: Life in New York00:02:30: Journalism Beginnings00:03:58: Early Video Production00:05:16: Transition to Audio00:07:33: First Podcast Experience00:09:56: Podcast Production Process00:10:18: Joining the San Francisco Standard00:13:05: Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail00:15:25: Trail Experience00:16:45: Return and Podcast Genesis00:19:16: Podcast Format and Guests00:20:24: Interview Process00:21:43: Interview Skills and Preparation00:24:45: Surprising Interview Moments00:25:27: Episode Release and Promotion00:27:19: Internal Feedback and Goals00:29:00: Emotional Responses in Interviews00:30:24: Holding Space for Emotions00:32:21: Power of Silence in Interviews00:33:01: Sophie's Seven Songs00:34:41: Recent Changes in Perspective00:36:10: Misunderstood Aspects00:37:09: Closing Remarks and Future of Local News00:39:09: Where to Find the Podcast<h2>Tweetable Quotes</h2><blockquote>"Growing up in New York is amazing. I didn't learn to drive until my twenties, which shocks a lot of people, but for a New Yorker, that's par for the course. You could just do whatever, and it was very freeing in that sense."</blockquote><blockquote>"I think my passion that I discovered in college was actually documentary filmmaking. I had pretty grand ambitions of making feature films, but I got lucky. I also wrote for the college paper, the Harvard Crimson, and my first job out of college combined journalism and video production."</blockquote><blockquote>"The hardest part was tracking and writing narration. Writing is hard, and it's even a higher bar when people can't see what the place looks like. The sound can help describe it, but you have to write to that too."</blockquote><h2>Resources Mentioned</h2>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiebearman/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiebearman/</a>Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/stbearman" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/stbearman</a>Podcast Junkies Website:

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