This interview with THE Elsie Escobar, creator, advocate, mentor, and originator of the term "impact podcaster" (at least in my mind) feels particularly relevant in this cultural moment (though it was recorded in 2018.)
It's entirely possible that I wouldn't be here, doing this, at least not in this specific way, if not for today's guest, Elsie Escobar.
This episode is for you if you have ever wondered whether, why and how your show matters despite stats and downloads.
Elsie has been immersed in the field of podcasting since 2006, when she first began with Elsie's Yoga Class, which has been downloaded over 4 million times. She currently produces and co-hosts The Feed, Libsyn's official podcast (Libsyn = the podcasting host I use and recommend, where you can get your first month free with promo code ENVY at https://thecreativeimposter.com/libsyn.)
Elsie created a mentoring program called the E-League for impact driven podcasters around the central question...
HOW ARE WE OFFERING CONTENT THAT BUILDS A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF OUR WORLD?
So make a good cup of tea, grab a cozy blanked, your favorite pen and notebook, and listen in to see what thoughts and ideas come to your mind.
Updates: She Podcasts has come to an end. The E-League mentoring program continues sporadically. Follow Elsie for future cohorts! https://elsieescobar.com/
This episode has been slightly edited from the original to remove outdated promos and information. Please excuse any awkward edits. And enjoy!