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Jenn sits down with Wes Slover on his podcast, The Collab Collection, to talk building rapport, radical transparency, and active listening. 

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In this episode we speak with investigative reporter and podcast producer Jenn Amell.

As producer of the true crime podcast Dark Valley, Jenn shares her approach to interviewing subjects about deeply traumatic experiences. She discusses the delicate balance between journalistic integrity and human connection, offering insights into building trust, practicing radical transparency, and the power of active listening in sensitive interviews.

Jenn's story reveals how thoughtful collaboration between journalist and subject can lead to meaningful outcomes for both parties, while highlighting the ethical complexities of working with traumatic stories.

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The Collab Collection is a project of Sanctus Audio. Find our sound design and music at sanctus.audio

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