Ieshia Downton
Social Media Coordinator, Host of 'The Filter'
Ieshia Downton is the Social Media Coordinator for Kansas City PBS. She is a Kansas City-native with a love for writing and social/cultural commentary. She is a graduate from the University of Missouri's school of journalism, where she emphasized her studies in magazine writing.
Stories by Ieshia Downton
The Filter | A Lesson on Grief and Resilience
Is it possible to break through the mental fog of loss? In this show, we learn how to embrace grief while also finding joy from counselors and scientists.
Trailer: Listen to a Teaser of the Filter’s Season Finale
In this teaser, you'll get a peek at what episode four is about: belief systems and misinformation.
The Filter | Verify This
Ever wonder how belief systems are shaped? How about misinformation? In episode four of the Filter podcast, our hosts Ieshia and Vicky do just that.
Trailer: The Filter Ep. 4 Teaser on Beliefs and Misinformation
In this teaser, you'll get a peek at what episode four is about: belief systems and misinformation.
The Filter | Idle Hands
In episode 3, Filter podcast hosts Ieshia Downton and Vicky Diaz-Camacho feature people who've done something they find meaningful with the extra time we all found ourselves with during lockdown.
Trailer: The Filter Ep. 3 Teaser on Time and Projects
In episode 2, Filter Podcast hosts Ieshia Downton and Vicky Diaz-Camacho tackle the topics of parenting and education.
The Filter | Home Alone, Parenting Edition
In episode 2, The Filter podcast talks with parents, educators and parent advocates about what this past year taught us about education.
Trailer: The Filter’s Ep. 2 Teaser on Parenting and Education
In episode 2, Filter Podcast hosts Ieshia Downton and Vicky Diaz-Camacho tackle the topics of parenting and education.
The Filter Extra | Hear More From a Therapist Who Helps Domestic Violence Survivors
In this episode extra, you'll hear from one of our guests, licensed counselor, Breora Page whose focus is helping domestic violence survivors.
The Filter | Therapize This: Therapists Talk Mental Health
In our season 2 debut, The Filter podcast shares lessons learned about mental health.