Heard!: Afros & Audio Interview Series with Talib Jasir

Trigger warning: this episode discusses sexual assault and the trauma associated. In this episode of  Heard , Afros & Audio's interview series, host Talib Jasir engages in a dynamic conversation with Kristine McPartlin, the creator of the Mind the Force podcast. Kristine reflects on how the 2020 pandemic introduced her to the Star Wars universe and inspired her to explore its rich storytelling ele...

In this episode of  Heard! , Afros & Audio's Black History Month interview series, host Talib Jasir sits down with Warren Shaw, co-founder of 19 Media Group, to discuss the network's mission and journey. 19 Media Group is dedicated to creating a liberated collective of authentic voices, with a particular focus on supporting Black and Brown creators and amplifying the voices of Black women. Warren...

In this episode of  Heard , Afros & Audio's Black History Month series, host Talib Jasir engages in a powerful conversation with Najmah Ahmad, founder of the Freed Black Girl podcast. Najmah reflects on the inspiration behind launching her podcast in April 2020, drawing from her own experiences of quitting her job, working as an economic justice and education consultant, and coaching Black women o...

In this episode of Heard! , Afros & Audio's interview series, host Talib Jasir sits down with Khary Frazier, the creative force behind Detroit Is Different . Launched in 2014, Khary's podcast began as a platform to amplify diverse voices and stories from Detroit, celebrating the city's rich culture and history. Over the past decade, it has grown into a multimedia platform, incorporating video cont...

In this episode of Heard! Season 3, host Talib Jasir sits down with Amber Hurt, the creator of Sippin Sunday , to explore her journey from virtual meet-ups to a fully produced podcast. What started as a way to bring people together over Zoom during the pandemic has now become a polished show streaming on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube—and even hosting live events. As an educator, Hurt shares how her...

In this Afros & Audio's Black History Month interview series, Talib Jasir, CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, engages in a deep conversation with Latrice Sampson Richards, an accomplished podcast producer and mental health clinician. Discussing her journey as a mental health therapist to an award-winning podcast producer, the significance of intertwining mental health into her creative process...

In this interview between Talib Jasir, founder of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, and Corey Gumbs, founder of Black Podcaster Association, they discuss the importance of representation and self-driven content in the podcasting industry. They address some common challenges faced by podcasters and how the association works to bridge the divide. Corey also explores how he helps his members monetize t...

In this insightful interview series for Afros & Audio's Black History Month, Talib Jasir hosts Brée Nachelle, the host of Fabulous F**ckery Podcast. The discussion revolves around Brée's journey into podcasting, her love for the indie podcasts community, and her passion for mental health advocacy. Brée talks about the importance of being authentic on social media, and shares tips for emerging podc...

In this Black History Month interview series, Talib Jasir, the founder and CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival hosts Jay Ray and DJ Sir Daniel, two outstanding indie podcast creatives. They discuss their journey while highlighting their focus on Black music history and culture. They also share their approach towards fostering conversations around music, the organic growth of their audience demog...

In this episode of Afros & Audio's Black History Month series, Talib Jasir, founder and CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, interviews Mr. Al Pete, a multifaceted creator in the indie Podcast world. They discuss Al Pete's journey in podcasting and the evolution of the MPN network, the importance of engagement in growing a podcast network and navigating business and creativity. Al Pete offers ad...

In celebration of Black History Month, Talib Jasir, the founder and CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival and the Vanguard Podcast Network, interviews Gerald Davis, an indie Podcast creator and sports enthusiast.  Gerald discusses his journey from being a librarian to podcasting, how research skills as a librarian aid his podcast 'All Things Basketball with GD', and his methods of growing his audi...

In honor of Black History Month, Afros & Audio's Talib Jasir interviews Stephanie Williams, the host of the Mocha Minutes podcast. They discuss the process and inspiration behind Stephanie starting her podcast, the importance of focusing on nuanced conversations about the Black experience, and strategies for selecting guests. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of doing what you love, being genuin...

In this episode, Talib Jasir, founder and CEO of Afros Audio Podcast Festival and the Vanguard Podcast Network, interviews Laurel Rutledge as a part of Afros Audio's Black History Month series. Laurel, who transitioned from a corporate senior executive to launching the Rutledge Perspective podcast, shares her journey and how it has influenced her approach to leadership and entrepreneurship. In add...

In celebration of Black History Month, Afros & Audio Podcast Festival founder and CEO Talib Jasir interviews independent podcast creator, Victor Jones of 'Liquor Talk Podcast'. Victor shares his journey from being a college graduate looking for a platform to speak his mind to becoming a successful podcaster. He shares his unique approach to selecting topics for each episode based on trending topic...

In this Black History Month interview series by Afros & Audio, host Talib Jasir talks to Reginald D. Sherman, the host of the 'Real Talk with Reginald D.' podcast. Reginald shares how he selects the inspirational topics of his podcast episodes, reflecting on his own life experiences, including people telling him that he'd never amount to anything as he was born out-of-wedlock, which motivated him...

In this interview as part of Afros & Audio's Black History Month series, host Talib Jasir speaks with L.A. Dunn, the founder of the Black Girls Eat Podcast. L.A. discusses her journey to promoting a plant-based diet and educating her listeners about healthier lifestyle choices, particularly in underrepresented communities. She shares how her own health scare led to the creation of her podcast and...

In this installment of Afros & Audio's Black History Month interview series, host Talib Jasir, the founder and CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival interviews special guest Dr. Vibe, the creator of the Dr. Vibe Show. Dr. Vibe reflects on his journey in the podcasting industry, discussing how he got started and the evolution of his show. He offers insightful advice for aspiring content creators, e...

In a special Black History Month interview by Afros & Audio, founder and CEO Talib Jasir speaks with Anthony Weaver, creator of the 'About That Wallet' podcast. The conversation covers Anthony's journey from feelings of hopelessness after a broken relationship, to finding empowerment and confidence through financial literacy. He shares the origins of the podcast as a means of sharing his newfound...

In this episode of Afros and Audios, Talib Jasir interviews Josh Wilcox, Founder and CEO of Brooklyn Podcasting Studio. They discuss Josh's journey into the world of podcasting, ranging from his beginnings as an audio engineer to the development of his studio and the remarkable indie podcast creatives he has worked with. Josh highlights the critical role of solid content and the necessity of treat...

In this episode, the CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, Talib Jasir, hosts an enlightening conversation with Jonathan Jones, founder of the Get Paid with Podcasting community and host of Beyond the Ball with Jonathan Jones.  They discuss the journey into podcasting, the importance of storytelling in connecting with an audience, monetizing podcasts, and the significance of maintaining an effect...

Talib Jasir, founder and CEO of Afros & Podcast Festival and the Vanguard Podcast Network, interviews J. Stokes in Afros & Audio's Black History Month series. J. Stokes is the host of the AVIOT podcast, which provides atypical perspectives on everyday news. The podcast is intended to challenge mainstream narratives, promoting honesty, thoroughness, and diversity of thought. Alongside his work on t...

In this episode, Afros & Audio hosts Gathoni Ngumba, a community manager at AfriPods and an active voice in the African podcasting community. Gathoni shares her journey as a social media manager and transitioning into community building for podcast creators.  She emphasizes the importance of telling African stories by Africans and making podcasting accessible for everyone, regardless of location o...

In this informative episode from Afros & Audio, founder and CEO Talib Jasir interviews indie podcast creator Cordaro Johnson, who shares his journey into the world of podcasting and the evolution of his podcast, The Awakened Soul. Johnson shares how, despite being introverted, he found his voice and passion in podcasting, starting with a sports show before realizing he wanted to do something more...

In this wide-ranging conversation, host Talib Jasir interviews Marisa Ewing founder of Hemlock Creek Productions. Marisa discusses her journey becoming an audio professional, the various roles she has performed in the industry, and how she developed her current project Liars and Leeches audio drama.  Marisa shares her experiences in the indie podcasting space, gives insights into her work on video...

In this interview, Talib Jasir, the founder and CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival and Vanguard Podcast Network, hosts Talaya Dendy, founder of the organization 'On the Other Side.' Talaya discusses her personal journey as a cancer survivor and how it inspired her to advocate for others going through similar experiences and start the podcast Navigating Cancer Together. Talaya shares about her C...