January 7, 2021
This is our day. Yes, we have fun. Yes, we do our work. Then something happens in an instant and our entire office gets focused on the task at hand. We continue to pray for our country and for healing. But these moments are why we document #thejourney.
The Journey, Ep. 53 – Bleeps and Protests
December 22, 2020
See behind the scenes of our chat with Justin Peterson, the new TikTok our team just released and a sneak peek at the upcoming “Dear Santa” letters video. Business, fun, serious, laughter, colleagues, friends…this is what the journey is all about.
December 18, 2020
This year has been full of ups and downs, but I’d do it all over again with these people…my family, our team. If you’re going to build a business, build it with people you love, respect and trust. As we inch closer to Christmas, enjoy a few smiles as our team has busy days and an amazing party!
December 16, 2020
Had the honor of being interviewed by the infamous Reece Gardner this week on TMGI – CTV10. We discussed the acquisition of N.C. Political News and how the devastation of Hurricane Matthew led me to launch Magic Mile Media. I also got on a small kick about the politics of COVID-19 and its impact on our business community. Sometimes I question the politics when looking at the same data and science.
December 16, 2020
On an episode of Locked In with Algenon Cash, I took a moment to discuss the acquisition of NCPoliticalNews.com as well as the importance of social media for business branding. Algenon was too kind when he called me “the Rupert Murdoch of Digital Media in North Carolina” and while I’m not at that level today, I believe that the actions our team has set in motion will lead to continued momentum and growth.
December 10, 2020
Our 50th episode of The Journey just happened to fall in the same week as our four year anniversary of starting Magic Mile Media. My only regret? I wish I had captured this journey from DAY ONE. Thank you for your support and thank you for being a part of this journey! Here’s to many more!
November 25, 2020
The week started out like it always does – busy and fun. But we ended on a much more serious note. It’s moments like this along the journey that makes us realize how reporting fast and accurate news really makes a difference in our community. There was a collective sigh of relief as we went to sleep feeling grateful and safe.
November 23, 2020
Defunding the Police has been one of the most controversial topics of 2020, stemming from the wake of high-profile cases involving concerns of racial profiling or cases of police brutality. While some calls for Defunding the Police mask redistributing money from police budgets to social programs, others are a bit more blatant by defunding police departments altogether.
Fast forward to this past week in La Grange, where 31 policing agencies descended on our area. They came with helicopters, heat-seeking devices, K-9s, SWAT teams, armored vehicles, and more. Tax dollars well spent to protect our community from harm. Imagine living near Kennedy Home or Banks School Road in an era where Defunding the Police wasn’t a phrase but a policy.
November 18, 2020
Over the last seven days: 228 pieces of content, post-election wrap-up, started and finished a website project, started another website, bought another ______ 👀 🤐, and more, and yet we still had a BLAST. It IS POSSIBLE to work hard and enjoy #thejourney.
November 8, 2020
The nation is probably as divided as it has been since the American Civil War in the 1860s. The supposed blue wave tsunami that was predicted by the media and pundits did not materialize in the numbers that they proclaimed. The White House may be changing parties, but Republicans picked up several House seats and look to maintain a Senate majority come January.
Despite COVID, lockdowns, a battered economy, partisan hoopla, racial issues, social unrest, riots, and a huge backlash against Trump, the nation is still bitterly divided, almost down the middle of its population. The polls were wrong–again, and many are losing faith in journalists, news, media, and the entire political system.
