I鈥檓 thrilled to share that I WON in the Diversity in Entertainment category at the 2024 National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards for my podcast interview with !
What an absolute honor to be nominated 鈥攁nd to now celebrate as a 9-time winner and 35-time finalist! I’m also deeply humbled to be nominated multiple times at both the NAEJ and Southern California Journalism Awards for .
This recognition means so much, and I鈥檓 incredibly grateful to the Los Angeles Press Club for not only celebrating my work but for the career-changing opportunities they鈥檝e given me. From mentoring to networking and connecting with extraordinary people, they鈥檝e been a transformative part of my journey.
I want to thank ALL of my incredible podcast guests鈥攏ow spanning five seasons of ! Each of you has brought unique perspectives, meaningful stories, and powerful insights to the mic, making this journey truly special. From Beth Santos and Carolyn Ray to Samantha Brown and beyond, you inspire me to keep asking questions and sharing stories that matter.
A HUGE thank you to the judges, my listeners, and everyone who continues to support my storytelling. My book has won awards, my podcast has won awards, and both my digital and print work have been recognized. I鈥檓 also excited to share that my 鈥攁n incredible milestone that wouldn鈥檛 have been possible without you all.
I鈥檓 honored, inspired, and more motivated than ever to keep going! Here鈥檚 to continuing the journey and telling stories that connect us all.
What an honor to be nominated for online journalist of the year among these other incredible journalists:
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I also help with social media for LA Press Club—
Lisa Niver has won! From 2017 to 2024, in the Southern California Journalism Awards and National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, she has won nine times and been a finalist thirty-five times for a variety of broadcast, print, podcast and digital categories.
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The world鈥檚 fanatical fixation with a group that is less that 0.2 percent of the world鈥檚 population has crossed the boundaries of moral vocabulary and into creepiness.
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I鈥檓 thrilled to share that I WON in the Diversity in Entertainment category at the 2024 National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards for my podcast interview with !
What an absolute honor to be nominated 鈥攁nd to now celebrate as a 9-time winner and 35-time finalist! I’m also deeply humbled to be nominated multiple times at both the NAEJ and Southern California Journalism Awards for .
This recognition means so much, and I鈥檓 incredibly grateful to the Los Angeles Press Club for not only celebrating my work but for the career-changing opportunities they鈥檝e given me. From mentoring to networking and connecting with extraordinary people, they鈥檝e been a transformative part of my journey.
I want to thank ALL of my incredible podcast guests鈥攏ow spanning five seasons of ! Each of you has brought unique perspectives, meaningful stories, and powerful insights to the mic, making this journey truly special. From Beth Santos and Carolyn Ray to Samantha Brown and beyond, you inspire me to keep asking questions and sharing stories that matter.
A HUGE thank you to the judges, my listeners, and everyone who continues to support my storytelling. My book has won awards, my podcast has won awards, and both my digital and print work have been recognized. I鈥檓 also excited to share that my 鈥攁n incredible milestone that wouldn鈥檛 have been possible without you all.
I鈥檓 honored, inspired, and more motivated than ever to keep going! Here鈥檚 to continuing the journey and telling stories that connect us all.
What an honor to be nominated for online journalist of the year among these other incredible journalists:
A3. Online Journalist of the Year 鈥� Independent听
J3. Diversity in the Entertainment Industry听
J5. One-on-One Interview, TV Personalities
I also help with social media for LA Press Club—
Lisa Niver has won! From 2017 to 2024, in the Southern California Journalism Awards and National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, she has won nine times and been a finalist thirty-five times for a variety of broadcast, print, podcast and digital categories.
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