On this episode of the B-Roll Matters Podcast, host Jamal Bransford sits down with Flint native, radio personality, and motivational speaker Richard D. Hatcher for a powerful conversation about overcoming adversity, finding purpose, and learning to speak life into yourself.

Richard shares his journey after surviving a brain aneurysm at just 2 years old, growing up with physical challenges, dealing with bullying, and refusing to allow other people's opinions to determine who he would become.

He also talks about discovering his passion for media, attending Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts, building a career at WFLT 1420 AM in Flint, and creating Champions of a New Character — an organization focused on helping people recognize the champion within themselves.

Richard also opens up about the importance of positive self-talk, his personal transformation, and why he believes our own words can sometimes have the greatest impact on our lives.

In this episode of the B-Roll Matters Podcast, we sit down with Dawn Jones, Emmy Award-winning anchor and Flint native, who describes her 35-year career in broadcast journalism as truly “living the dream.” From her early days in Detroit radio to anchoring, Dawn shares her journey as a dynamic storyteller, speaker, and author. She opens up about weaving humor, transparency, and authenticity into her work—and how faith, family, and community continue to fuel her passion. ✨ Highlights in this episode: Dawn’s journey from radio to television anchoring How she overcame challenges and found her voice as a storyteller Lessons from her book SPEAK! A Beginner’s Guide to Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking and Own the Room Why “living the dream” is about more than just a career Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, storytellers, and changemakers who prove that your story truly matters. #BrollMatters #LivingTheDream #DawnJones #BroadcastJournalism #Storytelling

Flint raised him. ESPN made him a household name in sports journalism. In this episode of B-Roll Matters, award-winning reporter Eric Woodyard opens up about his journey from humble beginnings in Flint, Michigan, to telling the stories of sports legends like LeBron James, Mike Tyson, Barry Sanders, and Magic Johnson.