WAVS Schedule
You are welcome to join as many sessions as you'd like throughout the day.
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Sessions from 10:00 - 10:20 AM EST
Welcome to WAVS: Morning Kickoff
hosted by Ana González and Tammuz Frankel
In addition to introducing the conference and explaining how the day will go, The Public's Radio's Ana González and WBRU's Tammuz Frankel will discuss the idea behind the day's events: community storytelling.
Sessions from 10:30 - 11:50 AM EST
“Empathetic Storytelling” & Interview Skills
hosted by Mia Raquel
How do you get people to open up to you? Is there such a thing as bad tape? What even is an "interview"? Storycorp alum Mia Raquel will guide you through their interviewing methodology and help you hone this integral podcasting skill.
Using Music and Soundscapes
hosted by Ari Mejia and Mara Lazer
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.
Writing for Radio
hosted by Jason Moon
How do you turn interviews and sounds bytes into a compelling and cohesive story? NHPR's Jason Moon teaches us about story structure and building narrative in podcasting.
Sessions from 12:00 - 12:50 PM EST
What's Not Reflected in the Media Landscape
panel with DJ Rukiz, Valerie Tutson, and Tony Mendez
In this community panel, media professionals will talk about their decades-long careers in local media. The discussion will touch on topics of justice, equity, ownership, and the importance of telling all of our stories.
News, Media, and Activism
hosted by Steve Ahlquist and Providence Student Union
With subscriber-funded publications and podcasts, the intersection between local news and activism can be blurred. But is there a limit?
Reporting from Within an Insular Community
hosted by Ash Sanders and Sarah Ventre
Hosts of Unfinished: Short Creek Ash Sanders and Sarah Ventre discuss the process of telling a story from deep within an insular community, including techniques around building trust, developing sources, and allowing yourself to fall deep into a story.
Networking 1:00 - 1:50 PM EST
Hopin Meetups
for all WAVS participants
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 or sound designer??.
Note: Clicking this link will take you to the Hopin Platform. It should automatically log you in. If not, click the login button on the top right corner and use the email that you used to sign up for this event. Then, click “Sessions” on the left hand side of your screen.
Get to Know Ana González, Host of Mosaic
hosted by Elizabeth Francis
During this lunch session, Rhode Island Humanities Council Executive Director Elizabeth Francis interviews Mosaic host Ana Gonzalez about her personal and professional journey from producing a documentary to hosting a podcast about immigration and identity. Get to know Ana's story and how it informs her work on Mosaic.
Note: Clicking this link will take you to the Hopin Platform. It should automatically log you in. If not, click the login button on the top right corner and use the email that you used to sign up for this event. Then, click “Sessions” on the left hand side of your screen.
Sessions from 2:00 - 3:20 PM EST
Having Uncomfortable Conversations
hosted by Anita Rao
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.
So You Want To Start A Podcast?
hosted by Dr. Chioke I'Anson
The road from podcast idea to podcast pitch can be long, but it doesn't have to be. Join us for some tips on how to refine your pitch and make your show the best version of itself.
Constructing Anything For Selena
hosted by Maria Garcia
Maria Garcia was 9 years old and living on the U.S.-Mexico border when Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla was murdered. Twenty-five years later, Maria made the podcast Anything For Selena to understand what it means to love, mourn and remember Selena. In this workshop, she'll take us through her process of combining personal, cultural and journalistic methods to create this intimate series.
Sessions from 3:30 - 4:20 PM EST
The Music Scene and Music Discovery in Rhode Island
hosted by DJ Franchise
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.
Making Audio Your Own
hosted by Liza Yeager
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.
Finding Your Voice
Dr. Chioke I’Anson
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.
Sessions from 4:30 - 4:50 PM EST
Speed Networking
for all WAVS participants
1-to-1 "speed networking" with other participants at WAVS. Join in the fun and get randomly matched with other participants for a brief, 2-minute conversation before switching to the next person.
Note: Clicking this link will take you to the Hopin Platform. It should automatically log you in. If not, click the login button on the top right corner and use the email that you used to sign up for this event. Then, click “Networking” on the left hand side of your screen.
Sessions from 5:00 - 5:50 PM EST
Hosted by DeRay Mckesson, Pod Save The People, in conversation with Torey Malatia, CEO of The Public's Radio
Join DeRay Mckesson and Torey Malatia for a conversation about the role podcasts can and are playing in society, how to attract audiences, and what they see as coming up next for mobile audio. DeRay, host of Pod Save The People, will lead off with a presentation about his entry into podcasting, following with a conversation The Public's Radio CEO and General Manager, Torey Malatia.
Questions about WAVS? Need tech help?
Email mosaicmedia@ripr.org or send a text to +1-610-316-4027