In my journey into the podcast industry, I have attended well-curated virtual events, conferences, and summits. At the same time, they were all great experiences and a terrific way to network. Unfortunately-pandemic, I often took those meetings and exchanges of energy for granted. Nonetheless, the in-person events ensured a sensation of motivation for me, an intentional connection required for my involvement in the industry. During the Covid -19 pandemic, we had to adjust and learn how to curate significant relationships virtually, which is achievable in any medium; there is nothing like real-life interactive connections. This past weekend attending Afros and Audios solidified the fundamentals of what real-life networking truly represents.

 As a creative and audio professional, it ignited a fire in me! Afros and Audio kicked off their 4th annual festival for Black audio professionals, created by Talib Jasir, who is a kind, creative, and thought leader. The two-day event was set at the …