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· Sessions
Welcome to WAVS: Morning Kickoff
Introducing the conference, The Public's Radio's Ana González and WBRU's Tammuz Frankel will discuss the idea behind the day's events: community storytelling.
2021-03-27T10:00:00Z
2021-03-27T11:50:00Z
America/New_York
Welcome+to+WAVS%3A+Morning+Kickoff
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Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Sessions
Empathetic Interviewing with Mia Raquel
How do you get people to open up to you? What even is an "interview"? Storycorp alum Mia Raquel will help you hone this integral podcasting skill.
2021-03-27T10:30:00Z
2021-03-27T11:50:00Z
America/New_York
Empathetic+Interviewing+with+Mia+Raquel
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fwavs-podcast-festival
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Using Music and Soundscapes
How can you add meaning and emotion in audio storytelling without using words? Ari Mejia and Mara Lazer explore diy methods to create your own soundscapes.
2021-03-27T10:30:00Z
2021-03-27T11:50:00Z
America/New_York
Using+Music+and+Soundscapes
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fwavs-podcast-festival
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Sessions
The Story: Writing For Radio
How do you turn interviews and sounds bytes into a compelling and cohesive story? Learn about story structure and building narrative in podcasting.
2021-03-27T10:30:00Z
2021-03-27T11:50:00Z
America/New_York
The+Story%3A+Writing+For+Radio
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fwavs-podcast-festival
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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What's Not Reflected in the Media Landscape
In this community panel, media professionals will talk about their decades-long careers in local media and the importance of telling all of our stories.
2021-03-27T12:00:00Z
2021-03-27T12:50:00Z
America/New_York
What%27s+Not+Reflected+in+the+Media+Landscape
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fwavs-podcast-festival
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Sessions
Reporting from within an Insular Community
Telling a story from deep within an insular community, including building trust, developing sources, and allowing yourself to fall deep into a story.
2021-03-27T12:00:00Z
2021-03-27T12:50:00Z
America/New_York
Reporting+from+within+an+Insular+Community
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fwavs-podcast-festival
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Sessions
News, Media, and Activism
With subscriber-funded publications and podcasts, the intersection between local news and activism can be blurred. But is there a limit?
2021-03-27T12:00:00Z
2021-03-27T12:50:00Z
America/New_York
News%2C+Media%2C+and+Activism
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fwavs-podcast-festival
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Sessions
Lunch Networking
During this block, there will be a variety of informal and themed discussion rooms to meet other participants at WAVS. Maybe you’ll meet your future co-host??
2021-03-27T13:00:00Z
2021-03-27T13:50:00Z
America/New_York
Lunch+Networking
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fwavs-podcast-festival
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Sessions
Get to Know Ana González, Host of Mosaic
Elizabeth Francis interviews Ana González about her journey from producing a documentary to hosting a podcast about immigration and identity.
2021-03-27T13:00:00Z
2021-03-27T13:30:00Z
America/New_York
Get+to+Know+Ana+Gonz%C3%A1lez%2C+Host+of+Mosaic
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fwavs-podcast-festival
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Sessions
Having Uncomfortable Conversations
How do you approach conversations about taboo or explicit topics? Anita Rao, host of Embodied, will share her strategies for finding and owning your voice.
2021-03-27T14:00:00Z
2021-03-27T15:30:00Z
America/New_York
Having+Uncomfortable+Conversations
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fwavs-podcast-festival
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Sessions
Podcast Pitch Fishbowl
The road from podcast idea to pitch can be long, but it doesn't have to be. Join us for tips on how to make your show the best version of itself.
2021-03-27T14:00:00Z
2021-03-27T15:20:00Z
America/New_York
Podcast+Pitch+Fishbowl
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fwavs-podcast-festival
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Sessions
Constructing Anything for Selena
In this workshop, Maria Garcia will take us through her process of combining personal, cultural and journalistic methods to create Anything for Selena.
2021-03-27T14:00:00Z
2021-03-27T15:20:00Z
America/New_York
Constructing+Anything+for+Selena
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fwavs-podcast-festival
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Sessions
Making Audio Your Own
If you're just getting started, it can be tempting to go seeking out podcast rules. But sometimes your first impulses are worth listening to.
2021-03-27T15:30:00Z
2021-03-27T16:20:00Z
America/New_York
Making+Audio+Your+Own
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fwavs-podcast-festival
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Sessions
The Music Scene and Music Discovery in Rhode Island
It’s easier than ever to create music, but it’s not as clear how artists can go mainstream. We’ll explore how new networks find and promote local music in RI.
2021-03-27T15:30:00Z
2021-03-27T16:30:00Z
America/New_York
The+Music+Scene+and+Music+Discovery+in+Rhode+Island
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fwavs-podcast-festival
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Sessions
Finding Your Voice
It's easy to imitate. It's much harder to do your own thing. But podcasts are about individual voices, so let's do some things to develop yours.
2021-03-27T15:30:00Z
2021-03-27T16:30:00Z
America/New_York
Finding+Your+Voice
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fwavs-podcast-festival
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Networking
Happy Hour Networking
Join in the fun and get randomly matched with other participants for a brief, 2-minute conversation before switching to the next person.
2021-03-27T16:30:00Z
2021-03-27T17:00:00Z
America/New_York
Happy+Hour+Networking
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fwavs-podcast-festival
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Sessions
Keynote with DeRay Mckesson
In conversation with Torey Malatia, CEO of The Public's Radio
2021-03-27T17:00:00Z
2021-03-27T17:50:00Z
America/New_York
Keynote+with+DeRay+Mckesson
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fwavs-podcast-festival
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
Speakers
Mia Raquel
Independent Audio Producer
Elizabeth Francis
Director of Rhode Island Council for the Humanities
Lina Altaan Al Hariri
Jaileen Vargas-Garcia
Providence Student Union Media, Art and Activism team lead.
Nicole Rabe
High school student and part of the Providence Student Union’s Art and Activism team.
DeRay Mckesson
Keynote Speaker // Host of Pod Save the People
Tony Mendez
Valerie Tutson
DJ Rukiz
Maria Garcia
Constructing Anything for Selena
Torey Malatia
CEO of The Public's Radio
Mara Lazer
Using Music + Soundscapes
Ari Mejia
Using Music + Soundscapes
Tammuz Frankel
WBRU
DJ Franchise
The Music Scene and Music Discovery in RI
Sarah Ventre
Co-creating Your Podcast With Community
Ash Sanders
Co-creating Your Podcast With Community
Anita Rao
Having Difficult Conversations
Chioke I'Anson
Pitch Workshop and Fish Bowl
Liza Yeager
Making Audio Your Own
