From the Keynote session from Blk Pod Festival, Podcast State of The Union, Blk Pod Collective's founder Ona Oghogho, sits down with Donald Albright, Sierra Reed, and Nidia Serrano. Donald is the President and Co-Founder of TenderFoot TV – an independent podcast production studio. Sierra is the Director of Podcasting at WABE and Nidia Serrano is th…

In this session from the 2022 Blk Pod Festival, Nidia Serrano and Jazmine Henley-Brown sit down for a conversation about the Black Podcast Boom. More specifically, they’re breaking down the research and data from the 2021 Black Listeners Report from SXM Media and Edison Research. They discuss how Jazmine got into the podcasting space, how the podca…

On today’s episode of Blk Pod Collective: The Podcast, you’ll be hearing a panel discussion from 2022 Blk Pod Festival, about Women in Podcast Production. Ahiyanna Angel, Founder of Mayzie Media moderates today’s conversation with Twila Dang, the founder and CEO of Matriarch Digital Media, Adell Coleman, COO of DCP Entertainment, and Ashley Hobbs, …

Welcome back to another episode from Blk Pod Festival 2022! In today's society, discussing mental health is more in vogue than ever. What was once considered a taboo subject, mental health is now discussed everywhere, and is recognized as a serious health issue to address. As antiquated stigmas surrounding mental health fade, we are challenged to u…

Goal setting and going after your dreams can be daunting. It requires dedication, persistence, toughness, guile, and patience. It forces us to ask ourselves some tough questions; What do you aspire to be? Are you driven purely by career success or are there personal goals you are pushing for? Everyone’s goals may be different, but the energy of you…

Join us as Ona Oghogho; founder of Blk Pod Collective and Blk Pod Festival recaps Blk Pod Festival 2022. Ona shares the final cost to bring the event to life, her favorite parts, her doubts about being able to take it to the finish line and what the community can expect to see in 2023. Tune in to hear her take on the challenges of planning Blk Pod …

We all want to make money from our creative endeavors, and often we think brand sponsorships are the answer to it all. But what if it was deeper than that? What if relationships were the key to lasting partnerships? Well in this weeks episode Ona dives into what she's learned over the past 3 years about securing sponsorships for your brand and over…

The Blk Pod Collective team shares the journey to Blk Pod Festival and the ups downs and rollercoaster of emotions. Tune in to learn how we've been working through some of our doubts and the things that we are most excited about. Get some insights into the team's personality and the big challenges they face with being such a small team. Blk Pod Fes…

Have you ever gone to a podcast conference but felt like you walked away without actionable steps on what to do next? Yes, you've spent hundreds of dollars and your in the same place you were before you came. That's not the case with Blk Pod Festival, we go beyond empowering you and focus in on equipping you. Tune in as Blk Pod Collectives founder;…

Blk Pod Festival is a two day event that includes speakers from around the world, content tailored to your needs and interests as well as information on how you can grow your podcast. In this weeks episode of The Road to elk Pod Festival Ona shares the true cost of putting together an event of this magnitude. Tune in to get a glimpse into what the …

If you're a podcaster, then you know that there's nothing else like it. The community is friendly, supportive, and always willing to share tips and tricks. But what about taking things to the next level? What about meeting your fellow podcasters in person? That's where podcast festivals come in. They offer the perfect opportunity to learn from the …

Hey everyone! It's been a while since we've posted anything, but we're back and excited to kick off things with a behind-the-scenes of the Road to Blk Pod Festival. If you're not familiar, it's a celebration of Black audio creatives and their work. It's our 3rd year but our first in-person and it's coming live to Atlanta, Georgia May 28 - 29 2022. …

Join us for a quick discussion around aligning your focus with your overall podcast goals. Ona shares some words of encouragement to start and grow where you are. Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Instagram Join Our Mailing List Get your tickets to Blk Pod Festival 2023 today, in Atlanta, GA, from September 30 - October 1, 2023! Book yo…

Podcast segments are great avenues to dedicate parts if your episode to specific topics. This allows you to touch on an array of topics while keeping it organized and your audience engaged. In this episode Ona, dives into 3 segments that podcasters can incorporate into their show to help refresh your show. Event: The Business of Podcasting Summit S…

Calls to Action are great tools to help direct your listeners to what you want them to do once they've tuned into your episode. Tune in as we share 4 effective calls to action and where within your episode to place them. Resources: Does Your Podcast have Call to Action Blk Podfest The Business of Podcasting Summit Support the show Become a Member F…

Imagine having an amazing conversation with a guest but the audio is terrible or the dreaded guest failing to post the promotional graphics. In this episode Ona shares best practices to ensure a seamless interview and tips to ensure the conversation flows and your guest shares your show with their audience. Event Mentioned Blk Podfest The Business …

In this episode Ona shares key business elements that podcasters should consider as their creating content. She dives into the importance of understanding legal items, taxes to securing a job within the industry. Resources mentioned in the episode Blk Podfest The Business of Podcasting Summit Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Instagram …

In this episode Blk Pod Collective's Founder; Ona Oghogho, talks about the importance of owning your brand and going after EVERYTHING!! This could mean brand partnerships, ideal guest, article feature, whatever your It is, she shares the importance of trusting yourself and going after IT! Items Mentioned In This Episode The Business of Podcasting S…

Join Blk Pod Collective founder as she shares tips to help optimize your Instagram podcast promotional strategies and discoverability avenues. Ona, dives into quick wins and new Instagram features that you may not currently be using to expand your reach. Event Mentioned: The Business of Podcasting Summit Support the show Become a Member Follow Us o…

Join Blk Pod Collectives Branding and Design Director; Martina Lindo, as she shares how to stay motivated on your podcasting journey. Event Mentioned: The Business of Podcasting Summit Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Instagram Join Our Mailing List Get your tickets to Blk Pod Festival 2023 today, in Atlanta, GA, from September 30 - Oc…

Join, Blk Pod Collectives Contributing Writer, Dayana Preval as she discusses what partnering a content writer can do for your podcast. Event Mentioned: The Business of Podcasting Summit Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Instagram Join Our Mailing List Get your tickets to Blk Pod Festival 2023 today, in Atlanta, GA, from September 30 - …

Join Blk Pod Collective's founder; Ona Oghogho, as she discusses pivoting your podcast content. In this episode she shares how to switch podcast content while keeping your audience engaged. Event Mentioned: The Business of Podcasting Summit Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Instagram Join Our Mailing List Get your tickets to Blk Pod Fes…

In this episode Blk Pod Collectives founder; Ona, share some tools and resources to help you plan your podcast content for 2021. From ways to find topics to cover to automations to help lessen the burden of managing a podcast. Event Mentioned: The Business of Podcasting Summit Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Instagram Join Our Mailing…

Many have heard of the new app making big waves called Clubhouse. As more and more people gain access to this new social media platform we thought it would be important to share how you can use it to grow your audience. Clubhouse serves as a great avenue to network and share, but if used properly it can also be a great marketing and discoverability…

As Blk Pod Collective just completed a full brand refresh, we thought it was only right that our Branding and Design director, Martina share 5 quick items on how best to go about rebranding your podcast. In this episode she dives into key elements of a rebrand outside of the look, but also what you want your audience to feel and the message you wan…

Join Blk Pod Collectives Branding & Design Director; Martina Lindo as she discusses the importance of having a website for your podcast. Martina dives into key elements of a podcast website and how it can help you grow and attract new listeners. Event Mentioned: Blk Podfest The Business of Podcasting Summit Support the show Become a Member Follow U…

As you wait for season 3 of the Podcast, tune into the most recent episode of 5 Minute Wednesday' with Blk Pod Collective's Memberships Director, Sheunopa. Sheunopa discusses key items to consider when launching a Youtube Channel as a companion to your Podcast. Event: Blk Podfest The Business of Podcasting Summit Support the show Become a Member Fo…

In this episode Blk Pod Collectives founder, Ona Oghogho shares key tips and resources to help you repurpose a popular podcast episode. Ona discusses everything from blog post to social media strategies that can give you content for weeks to come. Event: Blk Podfest The Business of Podcasting Summit Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Ins…

As you wait for season 3 of The Podcast, tune into 5 minute Wednesday's with Blk Pod Collective's Founder as she shares simple tips and tricks to help you on your podcasting journey. In this episode she discusses how to return from a season break or a long hiatus. Event: Blk Podfest The Business of Podcasting Summit Support the show Become a Member…

Season 2 Synopsis and Season 3 Sneak peak Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Instagram Join Our Mailing List Get your tickets to Blk Pod Festival 2023 today, in Atlanta, GA, from September 30 - October 1, 2023! Book your next Podcast Studio session with Adode Studios and use code BPC20 for 20% off your first session! Produced by Adode Me…

If you're looking for a fun way to grow your podcast audience and engage new listeners; then Tittok and Instagram Reels are the way to go. Join host Keenya Kelly as she provides insights and actionable steps to how using Tiktok and Reels grew her audience from 0 to almost 100,000 on Tiktok and almost 10,000 on Instagram. Support the show Become a M…

Cross collaboration is key to podcast growth; however, you have to be strategic about it. Join host Janae Strickland of Confessions from a Red Couch as she discusses the do's and don'ts of collaborating with other podcasters. Janae will five into the best approach to take and how you ensure that each party has a good and mutually beneficial experie…

Join Blk Pod Collectives Founder, Ona Oghogho, as she talks about the right way to properly pitch yourself to be a guest on other podcasts, where to find podcast to collaborate with and things to avoid when reaching out. Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Instagram Join Our Mailing List Get your tickets to Blk Pod Festival 2023 today, in…

Join hosts Animal Brown & Spike Lou of Reelville Media Group as they discuss some key elements to plan and consider when doing podcast live shows. Tune in as they provide insights around where to find spaces and things to incorporate to engage with your live audience. Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Instagram Join Our Mailing List Get…

Join host Phylecia Jones; 2x TedX speakers, national TV Financial contributor and Founder of iFind You Close, an organization that focuses on helping speakers research and book more speaking engagements around the world. Tune in as she shares important tools to help you get booked on more stages and in turn increase your brand awareness and credibi…

Join host Stephen A. Hart of Trailblazers.FM and Brand You Academy. Stephen shares how podcasters can determine their brand and tips to help them ensure they are addressing the needs of their target audience. Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Instagram Join Our Mailing List Get your tickets to Blk Pod Festival 2023 today, in Atlanta, GA…

Join host Kerry- Ann Reid Brown the founder of Breadfruit Media, the Caribbean Podcast Directory and the host of Carry On Friends The Caribbean American Podcast. Kerry-Ann dives into how having an associated blog for your podcast can help increase your reach, find new audience and grow your brand. Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Insta…

Join host Fran Moore of The Agency by Fran Moore. As she provides tips and actionable insight to using Pinterest as a tool to increase your podcast reach. Fran discusses everything from the types of images that do best to understanding how to best engage with the Pinterest community. Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Instagram Join Our …

Tune in as Blk Pod Collectives Founder; Ona Oghogho, gives us a brief overview of what season 2 has in store. Listen till the end as she shares details on new ways that you can be apart of the conversation. Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Instagram Join Our Mailing List Get your tickets to Blk Pod Festival 2023 today, in Atlanta, GA, …

Join Blk Pod Collective's Founder Ona Oghogho as she does a quick rundown of some of her most favorite elements and big takeaways from each episode. Ona also provides a quick glimpse into what season two has in store. Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Instagram Join Our Mailing List Get your tickets to Blk Pod Festival 2023 today, in At…

Join host Ticora Davis, founder and lawyer at The Creator's Law Firm and host of Protect Your Smarts. Ticora shares way that many podcasters leave themselves vulnerable and ways to ensure you and your brand are protected. She dives into key contracts and agreements that every show should have in their arsenal. Support the show Become a Member Follo…

Join host Mush King of Conversations with Friends (CWP) Podcast Network. Mush discusses things you should consider before joining, what to expect and the various types of networks that exist. Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Instagram Join Our Mailing List Get your tickets to Blk Pod Festival 2023 today, in Atlanta, GA, from September …

Join host Andrea Jones, founder of Savvy Social School and host of the Savvy Social School podcast. Tune in as Andrea provides tips to help you optimize your social media presence, while providing new avenues to engage and grow your audience all while ensuring you don’t burnout. Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Instagram Join Our Maili…

Join host Ona Oghogho, founder of Blk Pod Collective as she dives into all things Podcast Marketing & Promotions. Ona, breaks down 7 strategies to help you simplify your marketing efforts, grow your network and audience, all while ensuring you leverage the tools right at your fingertips. Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Instagram Join …

Join host Chris Hines; owner of Elite Podcast Marketing Agency and host of Personal Branding Playbook Podcast. With more than 5 years of podcast consulting and training under his belt; Chris has amassed years of experience in audience growth and retention. In this episode Chris provides insights and directions on how podcasters can build an audienc…

Join host Jaime Legagneur, Owner of Flint Stone Media and founder of Florida Podcast Network, which now boasts five shows–three of which Jaime hosts–Finding Florida, People of Florida, and Florida Podcasting News. Jaime shares tips and resources to help you plan for monetization, determine brands that are targeting your audience and ensure your pri…

Join host Jonathan Galloway "JG", founder and executive producer of Audio Wave Network. JG provides insights on ways to improve your podcast sound, podcast equipment to ensure you don't break the bank and tips on ways to have a crisp sounding podcast each time. Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Instagram Join Our Mailing List Get your t…

Join host Tania Woods, founder and editor of Inkfully.com; an online storytelling community for women. Tania provides insights and direction on how to structure your episodes, identify your ideal listener and develop questions that engage your guest while captivating your audience. Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Instagram Join Our Ma…

Join Blk Pod Collectives Founder, Ona, Memberships Director, Sheunopa and Programs Director, Nicole as they provide a high level overview of the basics to starting a podcast. The ladies give insights on mistakes they see many 1st time podcasters making and provide ways to start your show on the right track with recommendations on tools to help you …

Get to know the Blk Pod Collective Team and Platform. This episode provides you with insights into what Season 1 of the podcast for podcasters has in store. Support the show Become a Member Follow Us on Instagram Join Our Mailing List Get your tickets to Blk Pod Festival 2023 today, in Atlanta, GA, from September 30 - October 1, 2023! Book your nex…