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06:00 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Brenda Salinas Baker who speaks her background and roots, the impact Covid-19 has had on her personally and professionally and her love of storytelling 15:46 – Brenda discusses her experience in radio and podcasting, including the NPR Kroc Fellowship she earned 23:29 – Brenda’s work as a producer and mentor at NPR’s Next Generation Project 31:28 – Brenda opens up about leaving KUT Public Media to become a freelance reporter at 60dB 36:34 – How Brenda honed her skills as a storyteller during her time at Google 40:18 – How Google is approaching the podcasting medium and early learnings they have gleaned 46:25 – Strategies and best practices for discoverability and leveraging YouTube as a tool for podcasting 52:04 – Ongoing podcast projects that Google is working on and what excites Brenda about the future of audio and podcasting 58:08 – What is something that Brenda has changed her mind about recently and what is the most misunderstood thing about Brenda1:01:22 – Harry thanks Brenda for joining the show, and let’s listeners know where they can follow herTWEETABLES“Everybody says now that coronavirus hit, the world that we had pre-Covid isn’t coming back. In many ways it shouldn’t come back. There were things about that world that were very wrong. And so the fact that we’re applying our imagination to create a new world post-Covid gives me a lot of hope.”“If you’re making content for everybody, you’re making content for nobody these days.”“I always tell people radio is a visual medium. It’s just that the screen is in your own head. They call it theater of the mind.”“Google’s mission is to organize the world’s information and make it useful. And that is why Google cares so much about the open web and the RSS ecosystem in podcasting.”“The first couple minutes of a podcast are incredibly important. If you manage to get people past the first couple of minutes of your podcast, they’ll basically stick with you the whole way through. So, when you’re scripting a podcast, I think having really clear introductions is important. I personally don’t think every podcast can get away with doing a pre-roll.”THANK YOU SPONSORS!FocusriteLINKS MENTIONED*FullCast Website *Podcast Junkies Junkies Facebook GroupBrenada’s LinkedInBrenda’s WebsiteBrenda’s Instagram – @brendasalinasbakerBrenda’s Twitter – @brendapsalinasBrenda’s FacebookGoogle Podcasts Creator ProgramGoogle News InitiativePodcast MovementPodNewsPodfest Global Summit Aug 10-17🎧Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast

06:00 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Heneka Watkis-Porter who shares her background and roots, her podcasting genesis story and how she and Harry met15:22 – Heneka speaks to her entrepreneurial journey and the mentors who guided her along the way21:35 – Heneka’s drive and motivation to want more out of her career and life23:02 – The inspiration to start The Entrepreneurial You podcast and the story of how Heneka met Richard Branson28:14 – Heneka reflects on transitioning from radio to podcasting and the major differences between the two35:11 – Heneka speaks to the burning desire to become a published author and the most important lesson she learned from writing Podcast Power42:14 – Heneka talks about how she leveraged her podcast to get press passes for events and build meaningful relationships with others46:25 – Upcoming projects Heneka is working on for 2020 and beyond48:34 – What is something that Heneka has changed her mind about recently50:10 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Heneka51:08 – Harry thanks Heneka for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can follow herTWEETABLES“When I told him about the idea of doing a radio show, he said to me, ‘here’s how you can make money from it…if sponsors know that they can sponsor a particular segment, then you can break it down. So, you can have different sponsors doing different segments.’”“When life decides to hand you lemons, you can decide to make lemonade, or you can complain that it’s sour and you complain, and you just don’t do anything about it. So, my circumstance I’ve found is a platform that has just given me such a drive so I’m never comfortable.”“Entrepreneurship in Jamaica is huge. I think we’re setting the standard for all other Caribbean nations.”“Doing the podcast and doing it on my own – doing everything – I was taken out of my comfort zone.” “I’m really pleased with the outcome and the product [Podcast Power]. I’m looking forward to it being a best-seller!”THANK YOU SPONSORS!FocusriteLINKS MENTIONED*FullCast Website *Podcast Junkies Junkies Facebook GroupHeneka’s LinkedInHeneka’s YouTube ChannelHeneka’s Instagram –@heneka_watkis-porterHeneka’s Twitter –@TheEntrepYouHeneka’s FacebookHeneka’s PinterestHeneka’s PodcastHeneka’s WebsiteHeneka’s BookPodcast MovementPodfest🎧Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast

Here is a shorter link: bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCESResources for white parents to raise anti-racist children:Books:Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners: books for children and young adultsPodcasts:Parenting Forward podcast episode ‘Five Pandemic Parenting Lessons with Cindy Wang Brandt’Fare of the Free Child podcastArticles:PBS’s Teaching Your Child About Black History MonthThe Conscious Kid: follow them on Instagram and consider signing up for their PatreonArticles to read:“America’s Racial Contract Is Killing Us” by Adam Serwer | Atlantic (May 8, 2020)Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement (Mentoring a New Generation of Activists”My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant” by Jose Antonio Vargas | NYT Mag (June 22, 2011)The 1619 Project (all the articles) | The New York Times MagazineThe Combahee River Collective Statement“The Intersectionality Wars” by Jane Coaston | Vox (May 28, 2019)Tips for Creating Effective White Caucus Groups developed by Craig Elliott PhD”White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” by Knapsack Peggy McIntosh“Who Gets to Be Afraid in America?” by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi | Atlantic (May 12, 2020)Videos to watch:Black Feminism & the Movement for Black Lives: Barbara Smith, Reina Gossett, Charlene Carruthers (50:48)"How Studying Privilege Systems Can Strengthen Compassion" | Peggy McIntosh at TEDxTimberlaneSchools (18:26)Podcasts to subscribe to:1619 (New York Times)About RaceCode Switch (NPR)Intersectionality Matters! hosted by Kimberlé CrenshawMomentum: A Race Forward PodcastPod For The Cause (from The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights)Pod Save the People (Crooked Media)Seeing WhiteBooks to read:Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill CollinsEloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Dr. Brittney CooperHeavy: An American Memoir by Kiese LaymonHow To Be An Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. KendiI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya AngelouJust Mercy by Bryan StevensonMe and White Supremacy by Layla F. SaadRaising Our Hands by Jenna ArnoldRedefining Realness by Janet MockSister Outsider by Audre LordeSo You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma OluoThe Bluest Eye by Toni MorrisonThe Fire Next Time by James BaldwinThe New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle AlexanderThe Next American Revolution: Sustainable Activism for the Twenty-First Century by Grace Lee BoggsThe Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel WilkersonTheir Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonThis Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color by Cherríe MoragaWhen Affirmative Action Was White: An Untold History of Racial Inequality in Twentieth-Century America by Ira KatznelsonWhite Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo, PhDFilms and TV series to watch:13th (Ava DuVernay) — NetflixAmerican Son (Kenny Leon) — NetflixBlack Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 — Available to rentClemency (Chinonye Chukwu) — Available to rentDear White People (Justin Simien) — NetflixFruitvale Station (Ryan Coogler) — Available to rentI Am Not Your Negro (James Baldwin doc) — Available to rent or on KanopyIf Beale Street Could Talk (Barry Jenkins) — HuluJust Mercy (Destin Daniel Cretton) — Available to rentKing In The Wilderness  — HBOSee You Yesterday (Stefon Bristol) — NetflixSelma (Ava DuVernay) — Available to rentThe Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution — Available to rentThe Hate U Give (George Tillman Jr.) — Hulu with CinemaxWhen They See Us (Ava DuVernay) — NetflixOrganizations to follow on social media:Antiracism Center: TwitterAudre Lorde Project: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookBlack Women’s Blueprint: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookColor Of Change: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookColorlines: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookThe Conscious Kid: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookEqual Justice Initiative (EJI): Twitter | Instagram | FacebookFamilies Belong Together: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookThe Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookMPowerChange: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookMuslim Girl: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookNAACP: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookNational Domestic Workers Alliance: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookRAICES: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShowing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ): Twitter | Instagram | FacebookSisterSong: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookUnited We Dream: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookMore anti-racism resources to check out:75 Things White People Can Do for Racial JusticeAnti-Racism ProjectJenna Arnold’s resources (books and people to follow)Rachel Ricketts’ anti-racism resourcesResources for White People to Learn and Talk About Race and RacismSave the Tears: White Woman’s Guide by Tatiana MacShowing Up For Racial Justice’s educational toolkits“Why is this happening?” — an introduction to police brutality from 100 Year HoodieZinn Education Project’s teaching materialsDocument compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker, Alyssa Klein in May 2020.

06:00 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Chris Dufey who shares his background in business and podcasting 09:56 – Chris discusses his intense work ethic and a huge risk he took early in his business career 18:08 – The value Chris places on faith 23:12 – Chris’ podcasting genesis story and obstacles he had to overcome 31:17 – The evolution of Chris’ podcast and his growth as a host 39:45 – The difference between interviewing for a podcast and for a documentary 43:05 – How Chris has been able to use the current global coronavirus crisis as an opportunity to lead 50:49 – What is something that Chris has changed his mind about recently53:36 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Chris57:12 – Harry thanks Chris for joining the show and where listeners can follow ChrisTWEETABLES“I’m also a big believer that we don’t have business problems, we have personal problems that affect our business.”“I’ve always been the type of person where I was like, ‘Look, if you tell me what to do, I’ll run through walls and I’ll make that happen.’”“That’s something I’m actually really working on now and actually devising a plan on how can I celebrate things better and be more in tune with just enjoying the now. All we have is the now. The history is gone and tomorrow will never come, so all we have is the present.”“When you have clarity on why you’re doing something, you can withstand storms.”“The thing for me – the podcast, the documentary, the whole thing – is I want to have cool conversations with cool people. That’s it. I think that’s the coolest thing ever. That’s what lights me up. And, if I can do that for the rest of my life, I’ve won.”“The limiting beliefs we can have are so terrible. And that’s when you need to be really honest and upfront. And it’s painful and it doesn’t feel good when you do it. But, I’ll tell you what, if you do it now, you will save yourself so much pain and you will be able to feel so much better as well.”THANK YOU SPONSORS!FocusriteLINKS MENTIONEDFullCast WebsiteFocusrite WebsitePodcast Junkies Junkies Facebook GroupPodcast MovementPodfestChris’ WebsiteChris’ Podcast WebsiteChris’ Documentary Website  Chris’ Twitter – @ChrisDufey  Chris’ Instagram – @chrisdufey  Chris’ Facebook  

06:00 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Nicole Holland who shares how she is handling her personal and business life during the throes of this global pandemic 15:19 – Nicole’s podcast genesis story and how she honed her interviewing skills 34:15 – What Nicole learned from her experience working as a correction’s officer 46:04 – Nicole speaks to the many influential mentors she has had throughout her life 53:18 – Ongoing projects Nicole is working on with her clients 59:42 – What is something that Nicole has changed her mind about recently1:00:53 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Nicole1:02:12 – Harry thanks Nicole for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can follow herTWEETABLES“Dealing with crisis it’s like autopilot for me. And so, I don’t really feel it until I sit down and go, ‘Ok, now that I’ve looked after everybody else, what do I need?’”“Mindset is way more important right now than tactics or strategy.”“You mentioned empathic and that’s just how I came out. And, I’m also just a problem-solver; I see gaps. I’m a strategist by nature.”“I learned [as a correction’s officer] to be able to just really be there in space – hold space with people. I learned how to not exacerbate situations but to deescalate situations naturally.”“Podcasting, and podcast guesting, is what I do, but they’re just vehicles. So, whether it’s podcasting, whether it’s podcast guesting, whether it’s social media, whether it’s blogging, whether it’s YouTube, whatever. These are just vehicles to achieve a goal.”THANK YOU SPONSORS!Register to Win Focusrite’s Podcast Studio MakeoverLINKS MENTIONEDFullCast WebsiteFocusrite WebsitePodcast Junkies Junkies Facebook GroupPodcast MovementPodfestNicole’s LinkedInNicole’s YouTube ChannelNicole’s Instagram – @thenicolehollandNicole’s Twitter – @niczthenameNicole’s FacebookNicole’s PodcastNicole’s Website

06:00 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Noah Labhart who speaks to his podcasting genesis story 14:28 – How Noah mapped out his vision and plan for the Code Story podcast 22:33 – Noah speaks to how he formats his podcast, including length, production and promotions 25:46 – How Noah has grown more confident as a podcast host 29:31 – Noah’s background in technology 33:50 – Noah talks about his own startup, Veryable, and the initial response he received in the marketplace 43:01 – Noah’s future plans for the growth of Veryable and the Code Story podcast 47:03 – What is something that Noah has changed his mind about recently48:32 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Noah48:49 – Harry thanks Noah for joining the show and where listeners can follow NoahTWEETABLES“Even, tactically, the first question I ask is, ‘Tell me about you outside of tech.’ It’s something that I use to write the intro. I don’t ever put it into the episode. It’s really just a way for us to warm up with each other, and talk about life, and get acquainted, and sort of connect a little bit before we start talking about the product.”“I’d say, stereotypically in the tech world, we’re not known for being the best communicators. And I’d say that’s true for me. And so, the idea of talking confidently in a microphone and communicating and elaborating in a clear way was difficult for me.”“I think it’s interesting, people that I have experienced that have done tech for a long time really get tech because they’re really smart people. But they do have a hard time explaining it. They do have a hard time relating to the masses of how most people see tech.”“I wish that we [Veryable] had a bigger footprint right now; we don’t. We’re just young and our footprint, we’re happy with it, but we wish we had a bigger footprint so we could help out further.”THANK YOU SPONSORS!FocusriteLINKS MENTIONEDFullCast WebsiteFocusrite WebsitePodcast Junkies Junkies Facebook GroupPodcast MovementNoah’s LinkedInNoah’s WebsiteNoah’s Podcast

06:00 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Amy Woods who shares her professional background and podcasting genesis story 14:38 – Harry and Amy discuss their experience with entrepreneurship, including the learning curve they both encountered 22:14 – The inspiration to start The Content 10x Podcast and best practices when it comes to repurposing content 26:15 – How Amy uses links to promote and start a conversation around great content 33:49 – Measuring client success rate 39:56 – The success of The Content 10x Podcast and Amy’s growth as a podcast host 45:40 – Amy speaks to how she coaches her clients on channel/platform engagement 49:16 – Amy tells the story of the Love Actually spoof 57:02 – What is something that Amy has changed her mind about recently58:32 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Amy59:12 – Harry thanks Amy for joining the show and where listeners can follow AmyTWEETABLES“Something just kinda went off inside me that said, ‘This sounds great but is it really me?’ I actually think I’d rather just have a solid business.”“Looking at social media, we always look at ‘What works well for people on Instagram isn’t gonna necessarily work well on LinkedIn, isn’t going to work as well on Facebook.’ So, having really platform-specific focuses for the content and really making sure that when you are working on content repurposing that you look at search and social.”“I think sometimes people do just get bored and then sometimes mistake failure with the fact that actually nothing failed, you just didn’t give it enough chance and you got bored. So, failure and boredom are not the same thing.”“I always think that I can improve. I’m probably quite hard on myself.”“I’m always changing lifestyle because of something that I heard on a podcast.” THANK YOU SPONSORS!Register to Win Focusrite’s Podcast Studio MakeoverLINKS MENTIONEDFullCast WebsiteFocusrite WebsitePodcast Junkies Junkies Facebook GroupAmy’s LinkedInAmy’s Podcast WebsiteAmy’s Twitter – @content10xAmy’s Instagram – @content10xAmy’s FacebookPodfestPodcast Movement

06:00 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Ian Gaines who shares his podcasting genesis story 12:40 – Ian’s Immigration Nerds Podcast, his approach to podcasting and the impact immigration has on our everyday lives 22:58 – Ian reflects on his career trajectory 31:56 – How Ian’s passion overcame his uncertainty and led to sustained success 35:53 – Ian breaks down his team at Erickson Immigration Group37:54 – Ian recalls one of the most memorable moments from a recent interview he conducted 43:25 – Ian’s growth as a podcast interviewer 50:18 – What drives Ian and where he got this motivation 55:00 – What is something that Ian has changed his mind about recently56:12 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Ian57:14 – Harry thanks Ian for joining the show and where listeners can follow IanTWEETABLES“What is the difference between really compelling storytelling and just people sitting down and just chatting, just talking. So, for me, I’m trying to build a full story arc. And when I’m sitting down and interviewing a guest I’m trying to get into ‘What is the core message? What is the core takeaway?’”“That [passion] was the only thing that was driving me. I didn’t know if I was gonna be successful at it. I still don’t know even know. I’m just always improving, always trying to raise the level each time.”“It’s kinda cliché. For 2020, I said that motivation is dead for 2020. I don’t wanna hear any more motivation quotes. I’m motivation quote’d out. That’s all y’all got is words.”“Until we get to that point…I’m gonna do everything I can do to break in here in this facet. So, immigration, what voice would not be better for this? Young, youthful, forward-thinking, inquisitive, really want to get to the facts, really want to understand what’s going on in this world and how, as a globe, that we can better understand each other.”THANK YOU SPONSORS!Register to Win Focusrite’s Podcast Studio MakeoverLINKS MENTIONEDEpisode transcription on ThistenFullCast WebsiteFocusrite $2300 Podcast Studio MakeoverPodcast Junkies Junkies Facebook GroupIan’s LinkedInImmigration Nerds Twitter – @immnerdsErickson Immigration Group WebsiteIan’s Podcast WebsitePodcast MovementLink to Immigration Nerds Podcast Episode featuring Jowanda JonesMake Noise: A Creator’s Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling

06:00 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Danielle Desir who shares her podcasting genesis story 10:33 – Danielle’s galvanizing nature and struggles she overcame as a community organizer 17:19 – The growth of WOC Podcasters19:21 – The inspiration to start The Thought Card podcast 23:02 – Danielle speaks to her love of travel and the top places she has visited 27:24 – Danielle’s background and roots and how her circle of friends has changed over time 33:06 – Danielle’s drive, motivation, and dreams 37:16 – Breaking barriers as a woman of color and future goals for WOC Podcasters 45:06 – What is something that Danielle has changed her mind about recently46:32 – What is the most interesting thing about Danielle47:07 – Harry thanks Danielle for joining the show and where listeners can follow DanielleTWEETABLES“It’s interesting because when I think about everything in retrospect, one of the questions in the application for Spotify bootcamp was, ‘What do you want to see different in the podcasting industry.’ And, my response to that question was, ‘I want to see a space where we can connect, and be together, and learn from each other.’ But I didn’t want to create the space, I wanted to be part of the space.”“I just realized that, ya know what, I’m tired of me wanting to do something and me constantly being held back by fear of not having a partner or a cohost. And it really took the community that really pushed me into this [starting a podcast].”“My travel style is very random. I really follow the flight deal. And that has led me to some really incredible places. I’ve been to Iceland three times. It’s top three by far and it’s because I found cheap flights there. So, I think if you’re open to seeing what comes up you’ll be really surprised at the places that you’ll really fall in love with.”“I think since my podcast has launched a lot of people in my circle have been inspired to start their own podcasts.”“Financial independence is definitely the biggest thing that I am working on and it also drives me to be more creative.”THANK YOU SPONSORS!Register to Win Focusrite’s Podcast Studio MakeoverLINKS MENTIONEDEpisode transcription on ThistenFullCast WebsiteFocusrite WebsitePodcast Junkies Junkies Facebook GroupDanielle’s LinkedInDanielle’s Podcast WebsiteDanielle’s WOC Podcasters WebsiteDanielle’s Twitter – @thethoughtcardDanielle’s Instagram – @thethoughtcardDanielle’s FacebookPodfestWhat is the One Thing You Wish You Had Known Before You Started Your Podcast?

06:00 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Hernan Lopez, and speaks to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic12:10 – Hernan’s thoughts on the impact coronavirus could have on his business and society for the remainder of 2020 22:26 – Hernan speaks to shepherding a company through crises and where he gets his inspiration from 25:33 – How Hernan plans on shifting his business plans and activities during these trying times 31:02 – Key takeaways Hernan learned from his conversations with other podcasters 37:40 – The importance Hernan places on diversity 42:17 – Why Wondery is such an important passion project for Hernan 44:04 – Hernan’s thoughts on the state of the podcasting industry and promising trends he has noticed 47:11 – What is something that Hernan has changed his mind about recently 47:45 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Hernan 49:03 – Harry thanks Hernan for joining the show and where listeners can follow HernanTWEETABLES“Another way of putting it, I don’t know who said this but, ‘If you’re going through hell, keep going.’”“In this environment I think podcasts have this amazing place in people’s hearts because they feel personal, they feel human, they feel intimate, and that’s exactly what people need right now.”“This is an organization that the goals are to promote, to network, and to recognize excellence.”“I think that podcasts are still a nascent medium and I think we don’t have enough ways of signaling and recognizing excellence that are given by a non-for-profit, neutral organization.”THANK YOU SPONSORS!Register to Win Focusrite’s Podcast Studio MakeoverLINKS MENTIONEDEpisode transcription on ThistenFullCast WebsiteCouch Choir - (They Long To Be) Close To YouPodcast Junkies Junkies Facebook GroupHernan’s Twitter – @hernanlopezHernan’s LinkedInHernan’s WebsitesPodcast Movement