The IMPACT Tribe Podcast

News deserts are devastating small town America.

Ashley Bright Season 5 Episode 41

I'm excited to welcome a visionary leader working to strengthen the backbone of our democracy through local journalism.

As the founder of Journalism New England, she’s helping small, independent newsrooms across the region grow, innovate, and thrive—because every community deserves access to trusted, credible reporting.

Her career spans journalism, nonprofit leadership, and media transformation—from launching The Nation Fund for Independent Journalism to creating new pathways for underrepresented storytellers through the Fellowship for the Future of Journalism.

A writer, builder, and advocate at heart, she’s proving that journalism isn’t just about informing people—it’s about connecting them.

Please put your hands 👏 together for Erin O’Mara

Thanks, Erin! 👏

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== About Ashley Bright ==
Ashley Bright is the founder and host of The IMPACT Tribe Podcast, a bi-monthly live stream spotlighting changemakers and innovators. A executive communications coach with 20+ years of experience—including work with Apple and AT&T—Ashley helps purpose-driven leaders turn fear into confidence and ideas into action. His clients have raised over $50M by mastering storytelling, stage presence, and audience connection.

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