STAR In Focus – Podcast Archive
Welcome to the STAR In Focus podcast, where we are building a bridge to the future of court reporting! Listen and learn from industry leaders about valuable and relevant industry topics, including where the industry is headed and why inclusion of all methods of reporting is key to building a strong and sustainable industry.
GUEST – Jayne Konkel
Bio: Jayne Konkel, CVR, RCP-M, is an experienced CART Captioner with nearly 10 years of expertise in providing realtime CART Captioning. She is the founder of Path to Captions, LLC, a woman-owned, Texas Veteran Commission Certified business. Jayne serves on the STAR Board and chairs the STAR Practitioner Education Committee, which hosts bi-monthly webinars and creates educational content for the court reporting industry. Passionate about community service, mentoring, and the outdoors, Jayne is raising four amazing kids with her very supportive husband, Brandon. She is a member of TEXDRA, MOCRA, NVRA, and STAR, and uses Case CATalyst with VP + BCS alongside Dragon Nuance Professional.
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STAR In Focus- Episode 38
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In this episode, host Deanna Oaks sits down with Jayne Konkel — a voice writer, captioner, and dedicated STAR board member — to explore how inclusive practices are shaping the future of accessibility. Jayne shares her personal journey, insights on the evolving role of voice writers, and STAR’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive community. Whether you’re a court reporter, captioner, or simply passionate about creating accessible spaces, this conversation will inspire and empower you.