What makes a story newsworthy in a world flooded with noise?

🎙️ In this powerful episode of Vibe Your Vibe, journalist and storyteller Nile Fortner shares how authentic curiosity and empathy can transform ordinary stories into extraordinary connections.

From his first school interviews to being published in the Sun-Sentinel, Nile reveals how he finds meaning in local voices, why “everything is newsworthy if told well,” and how storytelling can spark real change — even helping one entrepreneur land on Shark Tank.

💡 Highlights:00:00 – The eighth-grade moment that changed his life08:00 – How to make people open up in interviews17:30 – The “Wheaties box” rule of storytelling25:00 – The rise of Cinefellas and indie film interviews38:00 – Writing features that make people feel seen46:00 – How real journalism differs from AI writing

If you love stories about creativity, connection, and purpose — this episode will remind you why humans still matter most.

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