By, Maribel Quezada Smith Last week I had the pleasure of attending Podcast Movement Evolutions in LA, the "slightly smaller" version of the summer giant conference many of you might be familiar with. During my LA trip, my Lyft driver asked if I felt that these podcasting conferences were really worth the money, and I explained to them that the answer is complicated. On one end, a conference like this can be super beneficial for anyone looking to grow their network or their audience. On the other end, it can be mentally draining and difficult to navigate the amount of offerings and informatio ..read more

Meet Kristin Quiroz Bayona, Podcast Launch & Coach This feature is part of our #WeAreHere series highlighting Black, Indigenous and people of color who provide professional-level services in the podcasting industry. At a time when it has become essential to the success of any company to build multicultural teams and reach diverse audiences, this series is designed to make it easy for any company or individual to find the diverse talent they need to support their projects or build their organizations. These are people in our community who have demonstrated experience in their respective fie ..read more

Last month podcasters, digital creators, and local business owners came together at the Women’s Business Center in Phoenix to converge and network at the second BIPOC Podcast Creators “Audio Flavor Social”. The event was attended by both local and visiting people of color (and allies) across the gender spectrum who were excited to share stories, ideas and learn from some of Phoenix’s very own podcasting success stories like NBC Sports host, Doug Smith, community leader and entrepreneur Sonia Alejandra Saunders and independent creator, Mayra Garcia. Audio flavor Social (Phoenix) was sponsored ..read more

Meet Chris Colbert, CEO and Storyteller This feature is part of our #WeAreHere series highlighting Black, Indigenous and people of color who provide professional-level services in the podcasting industry. At a time when it has become essential to the success of any company to build multicultural teams and reach diverse audiences, this series is designed to make it easy for any company or individual to find the diverse talent they need to support their projects or build their organizations. These are people in our community who have demonstrated experience in their respective fields, and a comm ..read more

Meet Otisa Eads, HR Systems Strategist and Consultant Uplifting People within Business Practices This feature is part of our #WeAreHere series highlighting Black, Indigenous and people of color who provide professional-level services in the podcasting industry. At a time when it has become essential to the success of any company to build multicultural teams and reach diverse audiences, this series is designed to make it easy for any company or individual to find the diverse talent they need to support their projects or build their organizations. These are people in our community who have demon ..read more

Last week podcasters, digital creators, and local business owners braved the Denver rain to converge and network in the first-ever BIPOC Podcast Creators “Audio Flavor Social”. The event was attended by both local and visiting people of color (and allies) across the gender spectrum who were excited to share stories, ideas and learn from some of Denver’s very own podcasting success stories. “There are so few spaces in media where BIPOC folks can get together, relax, have good food, a good time and maybe learn something along the way, especially in the city of Denver.” Said co-founder and host ..read more

In honor of Pride Month, we offer you this short guide through the vibrant world of Pride history. We’re taking a moment to honor the struggles, acknowledge the contributions, and celebrate the undeniable beauty of the LGBTQAI community and its allies. So, get cozy and prepare to delve into a selection of podcast episodes that have expanded our understanding of Pride.  1. Town Hall, A Black Queer Podcast: The History of Drag Part 1 and Part 2 Town Hall is serving up the history of drag. In this episode, they shine a spotlight on William Dorsey Swan, the fierce and fabulous first queer ac ..read more

Meet Sasha Willis, a Business Strategist helping women create action plans to grow their brand. This feature is part of our #WeAreHere series highlighting Black, Indigenous and people of color who provide professional-level services in the podcasting industry. At a time when it has become essential to the success of any company to build multicultural teams and reach diverse audiences, this series is designed to make it easy for any company or individual to find the diverse talent they need to support their projects or build their organizations. These are people in our community who have demon ..read more

Meet Bethany Hawkins, an award-winning storyteller & podcast manager with over four years of experience helping podcast creators see their vision through. This feature is part of our #WeAreHere series highlighting Black, Indigenous and people of color who provide professional-level services in the podcasting industry. At a time when it has become essential to the success of any company to build multicultural teams and reach diverse audiences, this series is designed to make it easy for any company or individual to find the diverse talent they need to support their projects or build their o ..read more

Meet Anna DeShawn, a Chicago-born media professional and social entrepreneur with over 17 years of experience. This feature is part of our #WeAreHere series highlighting Black, Indigenous and people of color who provide professional-level services in the podcasting industry. At a time when it has become essential to the success of any company to build multicultural teams and reach diverse audiences, this series is designed to make it easy for any company or individual to find the diverse talent they need to support their projects or build their organizations. These are people in our community ..read more