Finding Connection: The Story Behind “Common Ground
In this debut episode of Common Ground, host Aaliyah Billings opens up about her journey from theater student to journalist—and how her love for storytelling and human connection inspired the podcast.
Aaliyah reflects on her early experiences at Las Vegas Academy, launching her first shows Seventh & Bridger and Behind the Lens, and discovering the joy of amplifying community voices. With warmth and honesty, she shares why she believes that even in a divided world, there’s always something that connects us all.
Tune in to hear the origin story of Common Ground—where shared stories remind us how much we truly have in common.