Feature Friday: Talaya Dendy
Feature Friday: Talaya Dendy
Highlighting Our People in Podcasting!
Knock Knock…it’s time for your favorite part of Friday… Feature Friday!✨
“ I hope podcasting continues to grow and become more diverse. I hope it becomes easier to monetize and podcast hosting is seen as a serious career, not just a fad. “
I think we all can agree with that sentiment…podcasting isn’t just a fad. That’s a lesson that both consumers and creators all come to realize. As podcasting continues to grow, we end up learning about some pretty dope pods and people like this weeks feature Talaya Dendy.
What I can appreciate about Talaya is the work she does to help others and how that feeds her podcast. Talaya is a 12-year Cancer Thriver, Cancer Doula, Independent Patient Advocate, Cancer Health Equity Consultant, Mental Health First Aider, and Podcaster. Her passion is guiding, supporting, and advocating for people diagnosed with cancer. Surviving cancer and helping others has motivated her to host the "Navigating Cancer TOGETHER" podcast.
Upon receiving a cancer diagnosis, the patient typically faces many challenges, including feeling confused, overwhelmed, and alone. All of them are emotionally draining! On Navigating Cancer TOGETHER, Talaya interviews guests from all walks of life who are living with cancer, caring for those with cancer, and those who made it on the other side of cancer. Plus, professionals who offer complementary and integrative care.
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t’s crazy all the things that can bring us into podcasting. This I have to say is truly inspiring. Though Talaya has only been at this since 2021 to not just have survived it cancer but to create a safe space for others to learn and be heard…there’s power in that. 💪🏾
When a person is diagnosed with cancer, they tend to feel overwhelmed, confused, and alone. They don't know what to do, what to ask, and where to turn. The emotional side of cancer is often overlooked. [We’re] here to bridge the gap between the medical and emotional sides of cancer. When someone gets cancer, they are still a WHOLE human, and all of the human elements need to be cared for.
Yesss…still a whole HUMAN, with feelings goals and aspirations. This is the type of content that needs to exist and especially for black folk, where let’s be honest resources aren’t always readily available for us.
Podcasting is so many things and let Talaya and her story be a reminder of that…because as she shared in the begining this should not be considered a fad. I gotta say, thanks Talaya for doing the real work to help folks…and navigating beyond your own personal experiences. But speaking of experience….what has been learned through all of this…about podcasting.
“Downloads are not as important as they seem. If people resonate with your content and they can't stop talking about and sharing your show with others, you are winning. 2. Know your audience and put them first. 3. The podcast industry is always changing, so you must stay on top of what is going on in the industry. It requires ongoing education while staying true to who you are.”
Yes…and if I may get on my soap box…I have said it in person, in virtual sessions heck even in this newsletter, podcasting is an ever changing landscape. So yes try to stay on top of what’s going on…but also give yourself grace.
We are all trying to figure this out…but hey let’s stick around and see how far we can all go.
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 Chief Operations Officer of DCP Entertainment. 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.
At DCP, we distribute podcasts that share stories, podcasts, interviews, and insights by and for underrepresented voices. Feel free to check us out!
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Adell C