🎵Tis the season for Feature Friday fa la la la la la la la laaa🎶
ThIe trick is to just start. Don’t get bogged down by others or your own overthinking just put the content out there and improve little by little.”
Improve…because there’s always room for it. If you’ve ever talked yourself out of a great idea before it even had a chance to breathe, this one should hit you right in the chest . Yes… I see you, because we have to take risks and really take chances and that’s what todays Feature Friday Ermias Hagos, does. He’s host of The Black Experience Podcast. He may call himself a beginner, but after nearly three years, and over 100 episodes, ( Congrats by the way 🎉 because pod fade is real!) and a whole studio setup with lights, cameras, mics, and a live audience. Yeah…that “beginner” title is not really looking like it, now is it?
Ermias created The Black Experience after being one of the few Black students in a school where the population was under 2% Black. Instead of shrinking, he built a platform. A space to highlight the Black community he found on campus and eventually across the Pacific Northwest. The podcast now uplifts Black creatives, sharing their journeys, their work, and the advice they’d give to the next generation coming up behind them. And let’s be real there is a need for voices like this!
“In a world that shuns Black voices, it’s important to have a platform to highlight amazing creatives in the community and the impact their work has.”
A word. Because it’s true…visibility is fuel. And The Black Experience Podcast is doing exactly that. Listeners walk away inspired, with new connections, new ideas, and in many cases, a bold call to action. That’s impact. And Ermias isn’t just creating content he’s building community. His goal is clear: hit 20,000 YouTube subscribers, secure 5 sponsorships, and reach 1,000 Substack followers by 2026. With the way he’s been moving? Very doable. Very.
What’s wild is that none of this was planned. A simple 5-episode mini project turned into friends asking to be on the show…then roommates…then more people…and suddenly he was 100 episodes deep with a full studio audience. That’s the magic of saying “yes” to your gift before you fully understand where it’s taking you. Sometimes the journey is already unfolding you just gotta keep walking.
So now that we learned all that…what are some tips Ermias has for us?
His Tips:
Just start — don’t overthink it.
Don’t let others or your own inner critic slow you down.
Put the content out there.
Make small improvements every episode
Simple. Direct. And exactly what most new podcasters need to hear. We get so caught up in perfection that we forget how important it is to have momentum. Ermias is proof that consistency grows community, clarity, and opportunity. You don’t need the perfect setup, the perfect plan, or the perfect first episode. You just need the courage to begin — and the patience to keep refining.
Let that be your sign today. Whether you’re building a podcast, a creative project, or a dream you’ve been scared to touch take the step. And tap into The Black Experience Podcast for some inspiration.
Until next week
I’m wishing you
Peace ☮️ Love ❤️ Soul💪🏾 -Adell aka @@iamadellcoleman on all socials 💋
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Oh and a little about me…this is the hard part, talking about myself!
I’m Adell Coleman CEO of my multimedia company TCF Co. where we bring your stories to life!
I’m currently crowdfunding for our latest project and documentary Echoes of Her is a powerful documentary exploring the stories of those who have lost their mothers and the lasting impact of that loss. Through raw conversations and intimate storytelling, it sheds light on grief, healing, and the echoes love leaves behind.
I’m also Chief Operations Officer of DCP Entertainment Check out our website dcpofficial.com, IG, and Twitter @dcpofficial to learn more!.
I’m a multi–award-winning podcast creator, producer, and host. I host and EP the podcast Say Their Name AND The Head Nod I like talking so you may have seen me around at a few conferences!
One of my favorite things to do is to amplify and uplift those BIPOC and marginalized creatives who aren’t just hosts but are doing many different things in the podcast space.
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Adell C ✨
Thank you for featuring me! Much appreciated and yall tap into my podcast 'The Black Experience' on Youtube, Spotify and Instagram @tbe_ermiashagos