On the Come Up with Libby and Riley
The (Not-So) Kid Journalist with Jaden Jefferson
Local and National journalist Jaden Jefferson had a unique beginning to his career. At just 11 years old, Jaden got the opportunity to interview Senator Elizabeth Warren, turning into a whirlwind period of public appearances as the “kid journalist.” But Jaden didn’t get into this industry for the warmth of the public eye. Now, an 18-year-old preparing for his freshman year in college, Jaden spends this episode discussing why he pursued journalism with a focus on politics, the state of the media industry, and how external factors like sustainable business models and AI are impacting journalists around the country.
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Meet Your Host Riley Runnells
Riley Runnells is a media professional with expertise in editorial, digital content, and podcast production. She currently manages EPIC Toledo for the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, connecting young professionals to the community. She has held roles as an editor at Adams Street Publishing, a writer for Static Media, and editor-in-chief of Thread Magazine at Ohio University. An alumna of Ohio University with a degree in Journalism, Riley serves on boards for the Press Club of Toledo and Issue Box Theatre and works as a choreographer. A born and raised Toledoan, Riley is excited to uplift her fellow community members through this project.
Meet Your Host Libby Cassidy
Libby Cassidy is a marketing professional with expertise in event planning, community engagement and digital promotion from Sandusky, Ohio. She currently serves as the Marketing & Events Coordinator at Imagination Station, facilitating a wide range of gatherings for local organizations in addition to signature events with the science center. Since graduating from Bowling Green State University with a degree in sociology and marketing in 2021, Libby has enjoyed becoming increasingly involved in the Toledo community and is passionate about using her work to support local young professionals and amplify their voices through this project.