How to Start, Grow, and Monetize a Podcast with Nakia Swinton

Podcasting is a growing industry with so much room for Black creators to share themselves, their views, and their brands. That’s probably why Black people make up 12% of the total population, but 15% of the podcast host population. But how do you get started? And how do you help your podcast be heard?Today I’m joined by Nakia Swinton, Supervising Producer at iHeart Radio, Co-host of Sufficiently Black, freelance producer for Balanced Black Girl podcast, and general podcast wizard. Together, we talk all things podcasts — from creation, to marketing, to community building and monetization. We even answer some thought-provoking listener questions!We Also Talk About…
Building a community through your podcast marketing
Keeping your SEO clear and easy to understand
The importance of consistency above all else
The fabulous Issa Rae and her little-known (but amazing) podcast
The pros and cons of each type of podcasting and reading contracts thoroughly
Having passion for more than the money
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Article: The Ultimate Guide to Starting A Podcast

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Podcasting gear we use to record
Riverside: the online recording software we use
Acuity Scheduling: the software we use to book interviews with guests
Softer Sounds: who we work with for editing support
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