Are you ready to meet our very first intern?
In this episode of The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia introduces Lauren Cordero, an ambitious freshman at the University of Central Florida who is already pursuing opportunities to gain professional experience. Lauren shares her background and passion for communication through various mediums like writing, photography and design. She also offers her perspective on the evolving state of journalism, social media and content as a student entering these fields. Tune in to learn more about Lauren and how she plans to apply her creativity and skills to serve our Talk Freelance To Me community!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- More about our new intern Lauren Cordero
- About a Gen-Z student’s perspective on the current state of journalism, social media and content as she learns about these fields in 2024
- More takeaways from Ashley and Lauren’s experience at PodFest Expo
Time Stamps
02:28 Meet Lauren Cordero
10:09 Social Media in 2004 versus 2024
13:40 The impact of social media on business, politics, and society
22:30 The importance of teaching media literacy
27:40 Lauren’s takeaways from PodFest Expo
About Lauren Cordero
Lauren Cordero is our very first intern here at Talk Freelance To Me! A current undergraduate student at the University of Central Florida here in Orlando, Lauren is charting a path toward a dynamic career in advertising and public relations. A native of Miami, Florida, Lauren has a passion for travel, cultural exploration, and fashion. She actively participates in the Quotes and Fashion Societies at UCF, and embraces every opportunity with enthusiasm and dedication. Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurencordero03/
Noteworthy Quote From This Episode
“Social media can be used as a tool for growth for businesses for women who don’t have the flexibility to work in an office … It’s amazing how social media can be used to generate an income for your family. At the same time, it’s also incredible how it can be used to overthrow a government and how if enough people are passionate about the same person, or the same topic or the same idea, it can really be the source of an uprising, a social uprising. Social media can cause protests — it’s been leveraged so heavily.”
Lauren Cordero
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