Podcaster Showcase

This month we are showcasing Ona Oghogho, Founder & Creator of Blk Pod Collective and Blk Podest. Join us live on February 27 at 7PM EST / 4PM PST. Broadcast links to all our channels at https://linktr.ee/internationalpodcastday.

Join the conversation as we dive into the mission and pillars of Blk Pod Collective and Blk Podfest - creating a safe space for aspiring and current Black podcasters to share their knowledge, develop new skills, and create lasting partnerships. In addition, Ona and her team aim to shed light on and address the unique gaps and obstacles Black podcasters face within the industry.

The Business of Podcasting Summit is set for Saturday, March 6, 2021 - a virtual event focusing on the business elements of podcasting that many creatives haven’t thought of from legalities and taxes to securing a job within the industry. Grab your tickets at https://blkpodfest.com.

This month we are showcasing Melissa Mbugua and Josephine Karianjahi (based in Kenya), Co-Directors of Africa Podcast Festival and Africa Podcast Day.


Podcasting has taken root in Africa with many people joining the foray as podcasters and even more tuning in as listeners. Its economic potential is promising as the number of people active online and hungry for content is increasing. However, for podcasting to realize its potential, it will need to make economic sense. How should the pioneers in African podcasting make their projects sustainable? What are opportunities to increase the flow of funding? Is this the right time for a new media business model in Africa?

#impact (https://www.hashtagimpact.com/) started in 2016 in a tiny Hong Kong bedroom. Today, they count 100+episodes, have been on air for good for 72+ hours, and inspired dozens of other podcasters to start their purpose-driven productions. In Season 5, the #impact team sits down with stakeholders working across numerous sectors and industries to find a common language to address, measure, and demonstrate the impact they are making in tackling the 17 Global Goals. From Berlin to Sydney, from Honolulu to Hong Kong, the #impact hosts will bring you stories from all over the globe as you find inspiration on how to make an #impact in your community too. Find more information and join us on this adventure at www.hashtagimpact.com/season5.

Build Your Podcast Brand For Maximum [Long Term] Impact

Stephen will be discussing 5 pillars to building a podcast brand for maximum long-term impact - including a key part of your brand’s foundation, your visual brand identity, your core messaging, your website, and your social media strategy. https://stephenahart.com/