About the project
Connections with Evan Dawson is a daily talk show from WXXI News that brings people together for honest, curious conversations. In July 2022, I joined the show to talk about something I know well: what it’s like to leave your hometown, return to it (more than once), and figure out where you feel most at home.
What followed was a fun, heartfelt conversation about Western New York: what I love about it, why I’ve come back again, and how the idea of “home” shifts as we grow. It was a chance to reflect, laugh, and talk openly about belonging, roots, and starting fresh.
My role
I joined the show as a featured guest, sharing my personal experiences and reflections.
- Discussed the emotional realities of leaving and returning to a hometown
- Shared perspective on community, identity, and the complexity of “home”
- Spoke about Western New York and why it remains meaningful to me
- Contributed personal stories that helped guide an honest, relatable conversation
Services
Voice & guest appearance: live interview participation, storytelling, cultural/personal insight, and public radio conversation.
Results
- Contributed to a thoughtful, resonant episode that connected with listeners
- Helped spark broader conversation about hometowns, belonging, and identity
- Returned to WXXI News in a new context, reconnecting with the public radio community
- Brought warmth, honesty, and storytelling to a live talk-show format
Listen to the episode I’m featured on: Connections with Evan Dawson
Visit the network: WXXI News