Earfluence: Amplify Your Expertise with Podcasting

David Shaner's first job was the company he founded, Offline. Over the last 11 years, David has raised millions and pivoted the company several times, learning some hard lessons along the way. Hear his story and his advice for finding the RIGHT investors to partner with on today's episode. You can sign up to join Offline Restaurant Club (currently in Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Nashville, and Tamp...

Startup founders typically don't have a whole lot of time or money, but they need to get the word out about their product or service. So how can they do that with limited resources?  Mikaya Thurmond on LinkedIn | Instagram | VSC PR Today's episode is filmed at the Earfluence Podcast Studio in Downtown Raleigh.

Failure in business and in life is inevitable. But how do we get back up again and learn from our mistakes. Former NFL player Marques Ogden joins us to share his riches-to-rags-to-riches-to-rags story, and what he's doing now to rebuild. Listen to Marques on his podcast, Get Authentic with Marques Ogden Today's episode is filmed at the Earfluence Podcast Studio in Downtown Raleigh.

When Maggie Kane started telling people about her dream of opening a pay-what-you-can cafe in the heart of downtown Raleigh, most people thought she was a little loony. But others believed in her vision, and they were willing to do what it took to make her vision a reality.  They donated money, equipment, and their time to build not only a restaurant, but a community cafe where all are welcome. A...

Easterseals UCP is serving thousands of people in this community - people with disabilities, Autism, and other behavioral challenges. With 2,300 employees, the depth of work and support they provide is as impressive as it is heart-warming.  Today, we hear from two of those team members, Laurie Nederveen and Marta Quintana, as they share both their whys for joining Easterseals UCP and some of the p...

You've probably heard of Habitat for Humanity, but there are so many common misconceptions about what Habitat is all about. For example, Habitat does NOT give away homes - it provides a path for affordable homeownership and building equity.  Today, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County President and CEO Jennifer Player talks to Marcus Ginyard about the mission and the exciting new community in Cha...

Thorne Daubenspeck is the Executive Director at Band Together . Since 2001, Band Together has used the power of live music to donate over $11 million to Triangle area nonprofit organizations.  Nesha Daubenspeck is the Community Outreach Director for 1ofUs , which provides assistance that directly impacts the lives of patients with breast and other gynecological cancers. Together, this power couple...

Brooke Dickhart's dad (Joel) was a 20-year Navy Seal, who passed away tragically after a battle with PTSD and all the demons that come along with it. Brooke saw how much her dad struggled when coming back into life at home, and she wanted to help other veterans in any way she could - so in 2015, she founded The Joel Fund . Today's episode of Charity Champions is hosted by Jes Averhart (The Reinven...

We have been taking a break from this podcast to work on a new podcast coming out soon called Charity Champions, where we feature charities in our community who are doing amazing things. We don’t do enough, so learning more about the people behind these causes and how we can get involved has been awesome, and we can’t wait to share with you. But until then, check out one of the new podcasts we lau...

We have been taking a break from this podcast to work on a new podcast coming out soon called Charity Champions, where we feature charities in our community who are doing amazing things. We don’t do enough, so learning more about the people behind these causes and how we can get involved has been awesome, and we can’t wait to share with you. But until then, check out one of the new podcasts we lau...

We have been taking a break from this podcast to work on a new podcast coming out soon called Charity Champions, where we feature charities in our community who are doing amazing things. We don’t do enough, so learning more about the people behind these causes and how we can get involved has been awesome, and we can’t wait to share with you. But until then, check out one of the new podcasts we lau...

As someone who worked behind-the-scenes her whole career, Jackie Ferguson was beyond nervous to host a podcast. But she was in a season of "yes" in her life, and she wouldn't let being afraid get in the way of her growth. "People don't take those steps toward what their purpose could be because they're afraid. And it's hard when you're afraid. But in doing that and continuing to say yes, I've been...

When you hear the word innovation, what do you feel? Do you still get that jolting, first-time feeling of excitement you used to? Sarah Glova isn't upset with you if you don't, since we talk about it so often in the business world these days. In this episode, Jason and Sarah talk about how you can get some of that excitement back. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is h...

Whether we like it or not, we all spend a lot of time on camera nowadays. And, if you find yourself not liking it, that's where today's guest can help! Ryan Carey is the founder of BetterOn , which provides coaching for individuals to help them become more comfortable on screen. In this episode, Jason and Ryan talk about some of those tips that can help create a comfortable video podcast. The Earf...

Justin Laidlaw's podcast journey started in 2014, with a podcast that discussed the Durham community. In this episode, Jason and Justin talk about how those 15 episodes led him to create the Buddy Ruski Show, where he talks with interesting people in the Bull City. Check out the Buddy Ruski website ! The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gillikin and Cee...

The Bull City Summit will combine music, art, science and technology in Durham, N.C. this March 23 through 26. So, obviously, there's a lot to talk about. In this episode, Cee Cee talks with BCS co-founder and executive producer Parag Bhandari about the event and it's new podcast, produced by Earfluence. Check out the first episode of the show, where Cee Cee talks music with MirIAm ! The Earfluenc...

To put it simply, Mike Manganillo was afraid. The anxiety of an upcoming presentation would raise his heart rate weeks before it even took place. He wondered if he should continue in his advertising role or give up ... until he started a podcast. In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Mike , VP of marketing at Walk West , about how podcasting helped him get over his fear of public speaking....

Oops, we did it again. We have another new studio! We're excited to become an official part of the Durham community as partners of the American Underground coworking space in downtown Durham. In this episode, Jason is talking with Tim Scales about how the new studio will help benefit creative entrepreneurs at AU. The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Media and is hosted by Jason Gil...

Valdon Johnson is certified with the matchmaking Institute of New York, has a background in electrical engineering and brings an engineering approach to dating and relationships in an effort to improve the dating landscape and help eligible men and women find each other. Hear more episodes of STEMedia !

The chief marketing officer at NC State's Poole College of Management, Jenny Hammond knew she would be the best host for their new Poole Podcast —but she was nervous. After one season of the show, it has been a helpful marketing tool for the college and Jenny has learned a lot about what it takes to build a podcast. In this episode, Cee Cee and Jenny talk about her podcasting journey and why podca...

Having been on over 200 podcasts in the last year, Mark A. Herschberg is a serial podcast guest. Why would he take the time to be on so many shows without even having his own? In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Mark about how being a guest on a podcast can help you market your latest endeavor. Mark Herschberg is a 20-year MIT professor and author of the book “The Career Toolkit." To lear...

The work isn't over after you press "upload" on your latest podcast episode. Marketing your podcast is essential to growing your show's listenership, and Tink Media shares out-of-the-box marketing and PR solutions with its clients. In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with the company's founder, Lauren Passell, to learn some Tink's tips! The Earfluence Podcast is a production of Earfluence Medi...

"If you're not intentional about the culture you're creating, it will create itself."  Jackie Ferguson is the co-founder of The Diversity Movement, and she's seen companies want to build a culture that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. But sayig so in a press release is one thing - how do corporations truly make lasting change happen?  And then for smaller companies, how do they get started fro...

Black women have twice the rate of preterm birth compared to white women, and that has persisted despite decades of research, despite differences in socioeconomic status, maternal education, access to prenatal care. When you pair or look at a Black woman and a white woman who are pregnant, the Black woman will have their baby early at twice the rate of white women. Nurse midwife, mindfulness teach...

This month, Jason and Cee Cee are sharing their favorite podcasts they've produced this year. This week, it's this episode of the Hustle + Gather podcast with Jess Ekstrom, streamed live from the Earfluence studio at Raleigh Founded. Jess Ekstrom started Headbands of Hope back in college, and the demand was more than she could have ever imagined. With the success of her first business comes expect...