The BPA Insider presented by BWDIK Podcast Vol. 1 | Issue 7
Weekly Industry News and Updates About Black Podcast Creatives & Professionals
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And The Winner Is…
Last week, the podcasting industry came together in Las Vegas for the annual Ambies Awards at Podcast Movement Evolutions. This year was especially noteworthy as several members of the Black Podcasters Association were directly nominated or part of a nominated podcast production.
It was a momentous occasion for our community as we were able to recognize and celebrate the incredible #BlackExcellence of these dedicated, hard-working, and independent podcast ambassadors.
And though everyone nominated did not win, in our eyes, they are all winners.
We were able to celebrate this year’s Best DIY Podcast winner, Anna DeShawn, host of the Queer News podcast.
We couldn’t be more happier for Anna DeShawn! When the news dropped, we all went wild for her!
And though everyone nominated did not win, in our eyes, they are all winners to their BPA family!
Jay Ray of
talks about what the nomination meant for him.Checkout this year’s nominees below!
Category: Best DIY Podcast
Category: Best Indie Podcast -
Category: Best Entertainment Podcast
Women Podcasting Globally: A Woman’s History Month Celebration Panel Discussion
This Women's History Month, join the Women of Color Podcasters Community and the Black Podcasters Association for their four-part Twitter Spaces discussion series!
The Twitter Space conversations will feature a lineup of amazing women who represent the podcast industry on an international scale.
This week, March 15th @ 6 PM EST.,
Danielle Desir Corbett and Corey Gumbs hosts another Twitter space conversation, "Women Podcasting Globally" with our special guests:
Shirley Joseph, Podcast Producer, Co-host of ChoNilla Podcast, Founder of The Black Canadian Creator Directory
Roshni Baronia, Founder of Done For You Podcast and Podcast Launch Specialist
Heneka Watkis-Porter, host of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, Speaker, and Author
FayFay, Podcast Producer, and Founder of the NaijaPodHub community.
You can listen to this conversation here:
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Last week, we had a great conversation about “Uplifting Women In Podcasting “. We had some outstanding special guests to provide insight and share their stories. We were privileged to hear from:
Twila Dang, founder & CEO of Matriarch Digital Media
Nicole Walker, founder of Nicole Walker Network and WinHers United
Deneen L. Garrett, host of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation
Robin Kinnie, founder of Motor City Woman Studios
You can listen to the replay here:
You can also listen live on March 15th at 6 PM EST. on Blast Radio, Click Here!
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Podfest Global Conference Returns March 27-30th
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Sonic Bloom Awards Submission Deadline Approaches
She Podcasts is excited to announce a new awards program! Our goal is to recognize incredible podcasting projects created and hosted by underrepresented voices across the globe.
The Sonic Bloom Awards are here to highlight inspiring, innovative and high-impact podcasting projects created by cis and trans women, non-binary individuals and anyone who identifies as gender-fabulous. We’re going to celebrate independent creators who have shown innovation, creativity and progress.
We hope that this awards program will be an important step forward to encourage all in supporting, educating and nurturing underrepresented people in the podcast space.
Nomination Deadline: March 31st, 2023
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BPA Insider Notables
⭐️ Black Teen Girls Are The Curators of Culture - Ile-Ife Okantah, Vox.com, explores the influence Black teen girls have on trendsetting and moving the culture forward - » Learn More Here! «
⭐️ The YouTube Podcast Guide - Now that podcasts have been added to YouTube, you can check out their guide. » Learn More Here! «
⭐️ iHeart Announces Its First Podcast Influencer Summit - Taking place April 26th, at their NYC office, iHeart’s Influencer Summit will teach marketers “the art of podcast advertising”. » Learn More Here! «
⭐️ Does Video Increase the Gender Divide in Podcasting? - Linsday Harris Friel of the Podcast Host, makes a compelling argument about the hurdles video can pose for women in podcasting. » Learn More Here! «
⭐️ Spotify Announces A “Re-Envisioned Spotify For Podcasters” - » Learn More Here! «
This Post Is Sponsored By But What Do I Know? Podcast
The “But What Do I Know?” Podcast is a 2X Award Nominated Self-Improvement and Education platform and an ode to the way in which Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour, especially Women of Colour often use the phrase in a way that reduces and diminishes their light. This is a podcast and community where "But What Do I Know Moments" are explored, in hopes that it helps you overcome yours. » Learn More About BWDIK «
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Totally honored y'all! Great edition of the newsletter, and we appreciate the shoutout!
Thanks so much BlackPodNews!!! We appreciate the love, and are so thrilled to have been in the room for Anna's win! LET'S GO!!!!!