Madeline Moitozo: In Reflection – Embracing Life's Seasons of Connection
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In this episode, Rich and Madeline discuss:
- Embracing emotions in relationships
- The life-changing impact of friendships
- Reevaluating and letting go of friendships
- Seasonality and intentionality in maintaining relationships
- Lessons learned from a late father and their influence on essential social journalism
Key Takeaways:
- It's through the tapestry of deep, supportive relationships that we find immense value, learning that the depth of connection can outweigh the length of time we share with someone.
- Being open to our emotional selves can ignite meaningful connections.
- Personal growth often blooms in solitude; being one's own best friend is sometimes the most significant relationship one can cultivate.
- Documentaries hold a mirror to society's unseen struggles, using the power of film to spark dialogue and drive change in the most remote of communities.
- Setting boundaries is more than self-care; it is about owning your happiness, respecting your space, and reinventing relationships with patience and compassion.
"Don't be afraid to be on your own, don’t be afraid to be alone. Trust the right people will come into your life at the right time when you honor yourself." — Madeline Moitozo
About Madeline Moitozo:
Madeline is a journalist and impact producer living in Los Angeles and New York. She focuses her work on social justice, women, global development, and all things related.
She has produced news segments for MSNBC during her time with Melissa Harris-Perry, and NBC’s Early Today, as well as short documentary episodes for VICE Media’s first daily digital show, Daily VICE. Her editorial writing has been featured in Al Jazeera, France24, MSNBC, VICE, Teen Vogue, and other major outlets. In 2020, she founded Juniper Media, harnessing the power of journalistic storytelling to create media for social impact.
She received her master's in International Affairs with a focus on human rights and media from the Graduate Program for International Affairs at The New School in New York. While newly navigating a bi-coastal life after calling New York home for the last seven years, she worked and lived in Washington D.C., West Africa, and Hong Kong.
Connect with Madeline Moitozo:
Website: https://www.madeline-moitozo.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-moitozo-334aa94/
Connect with Rich Woo:
Website: www.catalyst.nm.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richwoo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_woo/?hl=en
Book: The Relationship Recession - https://a.co/d/dXlXd71
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