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364 Just Tryin' To Be Real Jul 15, 2022

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Breaking down the 2022 Creator Economy Benchmark Research, the social media app BeReal! And a few tool tips from Elsie, including a very cool must-have webcam 😳

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2022 Creator Economy Benchmark Research

The Tilt surveyed over 1,000 content creators to learn what motivates them, how they build a successful content business, and how quickly they hit key business milestones. All the findings are summed up in a report called The Creator Next Door, commissioned by The Tilt.

Download our 2022 Benchmark research today!

BeReal. Your Friends for Real. Everyday at a different time, everyone is notified simultaneously to capture and share a photo in 2 minutes.

Sentence Rephraser from Ginger Software - Like a Thesaurus… for full sentences!

Let the magic of Ginger’s AI suggest inspiring alternatives for conveying your intended message.

A Review of the Opal C-1: A $300 DSLR-Like Webcam

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363 We Are the Unicorns of Podcasting Jul 08, 2022

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The first credible study of the profile of podcast creators in America, put together by Sounds Profitable, in partnership with Edison Research - and of course, Elsie and Jess break it down for you!

Sounds Profitable, in partnership with Edison Research, has put together the first credible study of the profile of podcast creators in America. This is an incredibly important benchmark in the history of podcasting and the first of many regular reports Sounds Profitable will be publishing to chart the future of the audio business.

This report looks at the characteristics and behaviors of the persons creating podcasts in America and includes demographic information as well as behavioral data, content preferences, and attitudes about monetization and advertising.

Download the slide deck

BIPOC Podcast Creators have created a social media campaign called, Podcasters United, to show solidarity with women and pregnant people who are and will be irrevocably harmed by the removal of our rights, and to bring attention and resources to the people on the front lines of this fight who are supporting our impacted communities.

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362 Animals Gone Wild Jul 01, 2022

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First, Jess addresses Roe v Wade and what you can do to help. Last weekend, Jess went to the zoo and was NOT happy. Did a baby snake bite Elsie’s Mae Mae? Or was it something worse? Jess gets organized with The Home Edit. Listen now!

On June 24th, the Supreme Court decided to overturn Roe versus Wade. This decision stripped away the legal right for many women to have a safe and legal abortion. To learn more about what you can do to help, go to choice.crd.co We encourage you to speak up, take care, and spread the word and look out for one another.

01:50 - Jess went to the zoo and it was HOT!

05:55 - When the baby snake fell on Mae’s head!

15:37 - Jess reports on The Home Edit - she bought the book!

27:07 - PSA organized by Arielle Nissenblatt to raise awareness and support women who have had their rights taken away. Add pre-roll host-read ads to your podcast with information on how you can help. podvoices.help

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361 Disorganized Jun 23, 2022

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One mostly about looking to get organized, building a wiki and what that has to do with podcasting search results, the deliciousness of using podcasts to fall asleep (and congrats Drew!) And touching on Unapologetic: Being Black & Queer in Podcasting

**New study reveals the top sleep podcasts for falling asleep faster - TechRadar with Sleep With Me coming in at the top.

How Search Works on Apple Podcasts - Apple Podcast for Creators

Elsie’s been thinking about building an archive - like a Wiki? - she wants a reference point to be able to look back on her own work and see when she published things and to document where the knowledge came from.

Unapologetic: Being Black & Queer in Podcasting, Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 6:00 PM | Free Event

A conversation with 5 phenomenal podcasters about their work, lived experiences, and how race and sexuality inform their podcasting work. Click here (need link) to watch the event.

The International Women’s Podcast Awards from Skylark Collective. Championing the work of women and non-binary podcasters globally. ********Entries are now open. ********Deadline to submit is July 22.

Tickets to She Podcasts LIVE 2022 are on sale now! She Podcasts Members have access to a discounted ticket price and a 3-payment plan. Click here to get your Member ticket. Non-members have access to a 2-payment plan. Click here to get your non-member ticket. Also, make sure to get your hotel room at the MGM as supply is limited.

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360 Bath or Shower Jun 17, 2022

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Summary - FREE Event - Unapologetic: Being Black & Queer in Podcasting, Spotify’s Africa Podcast Grant, American Girl’s New Podcast Network, a tool tip from Elsie and much more!

Unapologetic: Being Black & Queer in Podcasting, Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 6:00 PM | Free Event

A conversation with 5 phenomenal podcasters about their work, lived experiences, and how race and sexuality inform their podcasting work. Register here.

International Women’s Podcast Festival in UK - a one-day event on June 18 that unites the global community of female innovators and leaders in podcasting, audio and radio.

Vocaster | Focusrite - The easiest way to bring studio quality sound to your podcast.

Vocaster features Auto Gain, to set levels quickly and easily; Enhance, to get your voice sounding its best in one click; and connections for your phone, camera and so much more.

Focusrite interfaces sit at the heart of more studios than any other. Now, let your voice be heard like never before.

Spotify has announced the creation of the Africa Podcast Grant to bolster voices from the continent. The $100 000 fund is open to 10 creators, new or established. The grant, which was revealed last week during celebrations to mark Africa Day by the streaming platform in Johannesburg, South Africa, aims to amplify underrepresented stories and perspectives in podcasting.

‘American Girl’ Launches New Family-Friendly Podcast Network - There are three shows to check out: American Girl 10-Minute Mysteries, American Girl Fanclub, and The Smart Girls Podcast. You can tune into the American Girl Podcast now on all streaming platforms, as well as watch their new series on their YouTube Channel

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359 The One Recorded At Podfest ‘22 Jun 03, 2022

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Jess and Elsie are live at Podfest! Enjoy!

She Podcasts LIVE 2022!

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358 We Are Kludgy May 25, 2022

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Summary: Tech on a Budget debrief, no more audiograms, iOS 15.5 updates, RODECaster Pro 2 revealed and Podcorn responses!

Elsie shares her Tech on a Budget debrief and what it’s like to live stream on Facebook.

No more Audiograms! Why your audiograms aren’t working. Jess and Elsie have some insight about this one!

iOS 15.5. Updates - Apple Podcasts for Creators - annual subscription plans, more ways to manage storage and Apple Podcasts updates. And now you know 🤷🏻‍♀️

RODECaster Pro II Revealed! Sterling Clear Audio. At least Elsie and John want it.

PODWORK - The Podcast Network Conference (Virtual) - May 21 - Elsie presented on Podcast Networks for Women. Kudos to the organizers for a great conference!

Since Hopin acquired Streamyard, it is now much easier to navigate.

Jess discusses the responses from the proposal she submitted to Podcorn. If you’re a creator and/or an influencer and interested in working together on getting the word out about She Podcasts LIVE 2022, send us an email at info@shepodcasts.com.

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357 Apple Podcasts Delegated Delivery and Mourning the iPod May 20, 2022

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Apple announces the launch of Podcasts Delegated Delivery later this year and the retirement of the iPod, a Women’s Podcast Festival in the UK, Elsie is interviewed by Pod Chat and will be at PODWORK and much more!

On Monday, May 16, Apple announced: Apple Podcasts Delegated Delivery in Partnership with Libsyn slated for launch later this year. This partnership will provide easier submission of new shows (and premium content) to Apple Podcasts from participating podcast hosts. Apple Podcast Delegated Delivery is a new feature that will allow creators to upload, manage, and distribute their premium audio through participating third-party hosting providers. Delegated Delivery reduces operational tasks for podcast subscriptions so that creators can focus on making and marketing their work.

Apple is retiring the iPod Touch. Would podcasting be where it is today without the iPod?

International Women’s Podcast Festival in UK - a one-day event on June 18 that unites the global community of female innovators and leaders in podcasting, audio and radio.

Elsie Escobar on Leading from the Front for Women and Diversity and Podcasting - Pod Chat

Podcasters Unlimited Presents: PODWORK - The Podcast Network Conference (Virtual) - May 21 - Elsie will be on the panel - Podcast Networks for Women

Learn How to Start a Podcast for Under 100 Bucks Total! - with Elsie Escobar on YouTube

Free Webinar - How to Get Great Tech on a Budget - from She Podcasts on 5/18. Access to webinar recording available until Sunday, May 22.

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Thoughts on Leadership May 13, 2022

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Leadership thoughts, Afros and Audio’s free legal liability workshops, Ossa’s crowdsourcing, entries open for International Women’s Podcast Awards and how to get your podcast featured on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

The Issue - what went down the weekend of Mother’s Day that involved a colleague and The Podcasting Academy’s board of governors. We talk about leadership and what that means to you, to us and to our industries, whether by accident or with clear intent.

Afros and Audio - is offering legal liability workshops for podcasters.

May 23 - Liability in Podcasting: Record Responsibly Part 2 - Understanding Defamation and Libel

June 8 - So You Want to Have a True Crime Podcast - A Primer on Investigative Reporting for Podcasters, Part 1 - Gathering the News Safely and Legally

June 14 - So You Want to Have a True Crime Podcast - A Primer on Investigative Reporting for Podcasters, Part 2 - Gathering Your Content: Access to Courts and Public Places

Ossa Collective announces the launch of its first-ever crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine, an investment platform for start-ups and growing businesses.

Int’l Women’s Podcasting Awards - Entries open next Monday, May 16th for this year’s International Women’s Podcast Awards!

How to get your podcast featured on Spotify.

How to get featured on Apple Podcasts.

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355 I Saw Two Mics In The Show Notes and It Made Me Sad May 06, 2022

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Summary The Samson Q9U and MBA38 boom arm, AAPI Heritage Month, Elsie at PODWORK, Facebook is removing podcasts and podcasting in the Metaverse! Tool Tips

New microphone - Samson Q9U - XLR and USB microphone - can plug directly into your computer, good sound, need to talk directly into the mic, $150.

Boom arm - Samson MBA38 - c-clamp, very big, Elsie really likes it, $99.

31 Asian American Podcasts for AAPI Heritage Month

Happy 4th anniversary WOC Podcasters!

Podcasters Unlimited Presents: PODWORK - The Podcast Network Conference (Virtual) - May 21 - Elsie will be on the panel - Podcast Networks for Women

Facebook is removing all podcasts from the platform on June 3rd. It'll stop allowing people to add their podcasts starting this week. Link to story on Twitter here.

Jess loves her Oculus Quest 2 and talked about all the fun and cool things you can do. Will a future She Podcasts episode be recorded in the Metaverse? Stay tuned!

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