Jessica Ridley - Journalist & TV Presenter to Media & Communications Expert

Jessica Ridley - Journalist & TV Presenter to Media & Communications Expert

Author: 9Podcasts May 24, 2023 Duration: 58:40

Today I chat with the fabulous Jessica Ridley, I loved finding out her story (who knew she was almost on her way to the stage on Broadway) even with a cameo from Rocket the dog!

Jessica has worked for Australia’s largest commercial TV and radio networks - Channel 9, Channel Seven and radio station 2GB covering major news events including the COVID-19 pandemic, state and federal elections, bushfires, floods and high-profile court cases. In 2020 Jessica had her son Frank, chasing a broadcasting career and a child at the same time made her realise she needed a new challenge… and so By The Way Media was born. Enjoy xx


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Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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