Welcome back to Mogul Talk Podcast with your host, Mwanje Thompson. In this episode, I am thrilled to welcome Nyesha Stone, founder of Carved in Stone, a media company dedicated to highlighting positive news and stories, especially within underrepresented communities.

The episode begins with an introduction and backstory (00:00) before moving into Nyesha's early impact on Mwanje’s career (02:01). We discuss Carved in Stone and Nyesha's accolades (04:31), the importance of positive news in media (07:01), and the personal benefits of focusing on positive news (10:01). Nyesha shares the business side of positive news and funding challenges (15:01), learning PR and raising funds for Carved in Stone (20:01), and differentiating journalism from blogging (25:01). We also cover the value of first-source reporting in journalism (30:01), competition with bloggers (35:01), and the importance of black-owned media collaboration (40:01). Nyesha addresses the challenges faced by black journalists (45:01), the impact of the Carved in Stone Foundation (50:01), her evolution as a journalist (55:01), and her vision for the future (60:01). We conclude with closing thoughts and Nyesha’s passion for journalism (65:01).

Connect with Nyesha Stone:

• LinkedIn: Nyesha Stone
• Twitter: @CarvdNStone
• Website: Carved in Stone

Tune in to hear Nyesha’s inspiring story and learn about the importance of maintaining journalistic integrity while promoting positive news. Download the Carved in Stone app and support their mission to uplift underrepresented voices. Feel free to reach out with your thoughts and questions about this episode. Please email us at mogultalk414@gmail.com. Until next time, keep striving and thriving on your business journey!

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