Stephen Graddick IV is an award-winning broadcast journalist, speaker, and media innovator helping people make sense of a fast-moving world and find their voice within it. He has spent his career in major markets like Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, sitting at the center of moments that matter. Breaking news. Cultural shifts. Community stories that rarely make the headlines but shape people’s everyday lives. Through it all, he has built a reputation for one thing above everything else: clarity. Not just reporting the news, but translating it. Not just delivering information, but making people feel it. Because the truth is, most people aren’t overwhelmed by information. They’re overwhelmed by a lack of understanding. Stephen’s work exists to close that gap. From the Anchor Desk to the Audience As an on-air journalist, Stephen became a steady voice in moments of uncertainty, guiding audiences through complex, high-pressure situations with calm, confidence, and care. His reporting has spanned everything from breaking news and public safety to environmental issues, economic shifts, and the deeper cultural conversations shaping how we live today. But what has always set him apart is his approach. He looks beyond the headline. He focuses on people. And he asks the question most others miss: Why does this actually matter? Expanding the Conversation Stephen is also a leading voice in environmental storytelling, working with organizations like Toyota, the U.S. Forest Service, and Lululemon to reframe how we think about sustainability. For him, environmental work is not abstract. It is personal. It is about the air we breathe, the neighborhoods we live in, the opportunities we have, and the systems that shape all of it. By connecting sustainability to equity, health, and access, Stephen brings a perspective that is grounded, inclusive, and urgently needed. A Voice Students Trust Stephen has become a sought-after speaker and guest lecturer at institutions including Harvard School of Public Health, UNC Chapel Hill, Johnson C. Smith University, and Bowie State University, along with dozens of high schools and middle schools across the country. His sessions are not lectures. They are experiences. Students connect with him because he meets them where they are. He speaks honestly about the world they are stepping into and gives them the tools to navigate it with confidence. They leave with more than insight. They leave with direction. They leave with a voice they are ready to use. Building What Comes Next Stephen is not just participating in the future of media. He is helping build it. He is the creator of SPIN 4 Labs, an initiative designed to transform colleges and universities, especially HBCUs, into community-centered media hubs. The goal is simple but powerful: give students the tools, platforms, and ownership to tell the stories that matter in their communities. He is also the creator of the Media Presence Lab, where he trains student-athletes, professionals, and leaders to communicate with clarity and confidence in high-stakes environments. Because in today’s world, communication is not optional. It is opportunity. The Pour Over Through his platform The Pour Over, Stephen creates space for something we don’t get enough of anymore: reflection. It is where storytelling slows down. Where conversations go deeper. Where people reconnect with themselves and with each other. Why This Work Matters We are living in a time where everyone has a platform, but not everyone knows how to use their voice. Where information is everywhere, but understanding is rare. Stephen’s work sits in that space. Helping people make sense of what they’re seeing. Helping them communicate what they believe. Helping them move through the world with clarity and intention. Let’s Work Together Whether on stage, in a classroom, or through content, Stephen brings a presence that is clear, grounded, and deeply engaging. If you’re looking for someone who can connect with your audience, challenge their thinking, and leave a lasting impact, you’re in the right place.