Telling The Story

At the end of a lengthy and optimistic answer about how young journalists can succeed professionally, Rachel Hamburg -- a 2011 Stanford graduate -- took a step back. "As a 25-year-old hoping to make a career out of this, I think it's a little bit scary," she said. "And it's OK to be scared." Then she broke into laughter -- the type that occurs when, looking at the difficult journey ahead, all you can do is laugh. The majority of young storytellers and journalists face the challenge of channeling their enthusiasm and skills into a stable, long-lasting career. Many industries have obvious and time-honored career paths; journalism is not one of them. It is a constantly changing field where new tools and vehicles pop up almost annually. Hamburg is off to a great start. She freelances with innovative storytelling programs like Mashcast, and she currently serves as the managing editor for the Stanford Storytelling Project, which provides storytelling training for students in any field. She is also my guest on the