Podthon ’20 Speakers

Podcast Industry Organizers Keynote

In this panel discussion, learn what industry organizers look for when selecting speakers at some of the world’s largest podcasting conferences.

Chris Krimitsos

Podfest Expo

Chris Krimitsos is an experienced event producer, with more than 2,000 gatherings under his belt.

Chris Krimitsos

Podfest Expo

Dave Lee

International Podcast Day

Dave Lee is co-founder of International Podcast Day, an international celebration of the power of podcasts.

Dave Lee

International Podcast Day

Talib Jasir

Afros & Audio

Talib Jasir is the founder of the Afros & Audio Podcast Festival and the Vanguard Podcast Network.

Talib Jasir

Afros & Audio

Robyn Lee Miller

PodCampWM

Robyn Lee Miller is the founder of MorningBird Media and co-produces the longest-running PodCamp in the world.

Robyn Lee Miller

PodCampWM

Podcast Industry News Keynote

In this panel discussion, editorial teams of podcasting publications share what types of articles they are looking for and tips for how to become a podcasting news contributor.

Ashley Lusk

Co-Editor, The Bello Collective

Ashley Lusk is a co-editor of The Bello Collective, an independent publication for audio journalism.

Ashley Lusk

Co-Editor, The Bello Collective

Brad Hill

President, RAIN (News and Summits)

Hill is the President of RAIN (News and Summits).

Brad Hill

President, RAIN (News and Summits)

Galen Beebe

Co-Editor, The Bello Collective

Beebe is a co-editor of The Bello Collective, an independent publication for audio journalism.

Galen Beebe

Co-Editor, The Bello Collective

Jonathan Bailie Strong

Editor, Podbrief NYC

Jonathan runs Podbrief, a weekly email digest of podcast updates in New York City.

Jonathan Bailie Strong

Editor, Podbrief NYC

James Cridland

Editor, Podnews

Involved in radio and audio since 1989, Cridland is Editor of Podnews.net, the daily podcast newsletter.

James Cridland

Editor, Podnews

Danielle Desir

Host of Podthon

Danielle Desir is the host of The Thought Card, an affordable travel and personal finance podcast, and the founder of WOC (Women of Color) Podcasters, a community of over 3,000 members.

Danielle Desir

Host of Podthon

Lee Uehara

Host of Podthon

Lee Uehara is the host of House of Lee NYC, a podcast about life's random how-tos, hacks, DIYs and tips. She is also the co-founder of the non-profit, AAP (Asian American Podcasters Association).

Lee Uehara

Host of Podthon

Acquania Escarne

Lead Generation for Podcasters

Acquania Escarne is the host of Purpose of Money, a podcast that shows women how to invest and save more so they can live a more fulfilling and prosperous life.

Acquania Escarne

Lead Generation for Podcasters

Brée Nachelle

Book Your Podcast: Tips for Guest Appearances

Brée Nachelle is the host of Fabulous F**kery which shares the stories of creative entrepreneurs.

Brée Nachelle

Book Your Podcast: Tips for Guest Appearances

Dielle Charon

Turn Your Podcast into a Six-Figure Coaching Business

Dielle McMillan is a Business Coach and Sales Expert. She helps ambitious women scale online coaching businesses to six figures. She is the host of the Side Hustle to Six-Figure Coach.

Dielle Charon

Turn Your Podcast into a Six-Figure Coaching Business

Hana Baba

7 Journalism Tips and Tricks for Improving Your Show

Hana Baba is a radio journalist and the host of Crosscurrents, the award-winning daily newsmagazine on NPR station KALW Public Radio in San Francisco.

Hana Baba

7 Journalism Tips and Tricks for Improving Your Show

Kriselle Gabriel

Raising Capital: Crowdfunding Your Podcast

Kriselle is a writer and entrepreneur with a passion for sharing stories, connecting people, and empowering people of color to go for their passions.

Kriselle Gabriel

Raising Capital: Crowdfunding Your Podcast

Mary Chan

Mic Techniques For Podcasters

As a former radio producer for almost 20 years, Mary Chan collaborated with countless clients on their voice for commercials, radio imaging, and other voicing projects.

Mary Chan

Mic Techniques For Podcasters

Norman Chella

How to Tap Into the Asian Market

Norman Chella is the Podcast Rainmaker at ThatsTheNorm Media. His flagship show, Podlovers Asia, covers the Asian podcasting industry.

Norman Chella

How to Tap Into the Asian Market

Tracey Nguyen Mang

Finding Grants to Fund Your Podcast

VietnameseBoatPeople.org is a nonprofit with a podcast series documenting the stories of the Vietnamese Boat People, preserving their heritage.

Tracey Nguyen Mang

Finding Grants to Fund Your Podcast

Whitney Barkley

5 Best Kept Secrets for Repurposing Your Podcast Content

Whitney L. Barkley is a Content Marketing Strategist at Speakerazzi. She is the host of the self-help podcast, Pink Lemonade Podcast.

Whitney Barkley

5 Best Kept Secrets for Repurposing Your Podcast Content

Arielle Nissenblatt

Grow Your Audience Working with Podcast Apps

Arielle Nissenblatt is the founder of EarBuds Podcast Collective and she is also the marketing and business development manager at Castbox.

Arielle Nissenblatt

Grow Your Audience Working with Podcast Apps

Kayla Nedza

Must-Haves To Build Your Personal & Podcasting Brand

Kayla Nedza is the host of the Wellness Glow Up, a show helping women of color become their healthiest selves.

Kayla Nedza

Must-Haves To Build Your Personal & Podcasting Brand

Community Building Panel

In this panel discussion, learn how to connect with your audience and build strong communities around your mission and values.

Cepee Tabibian

She Hit Refresh

Cepee Tabibian is the founder of She Hit Refresh, a global community for women age 30 who want to travel.

Cepee Tabibian

She Hit Refresh

Nehal Tenany

The Woke Desi

Along with her co-host, Nehal Tenany produce The Woke Desi.

Nehal Tenany

The Woke Desi

Using Your Voice & Authenticity Panel

In this panel discussion, learn how to stay true to who you are as you build your audience and grow your brand.

Alanna Sparrow

The Change Over

Alanna Sparrow is the host of The Change Over. She's a self-proclaimed realist.

Alanna Sparrow

The Change Over

Dana “Truly Inspired” Martin

ReCrown You

Dana is the host of the ReCrown You Podcast. She is an author, certified life coach, and HR Consultant.

Dana “Truly Inspired” Martin

ReCrown You

How To Get & Interview Guests Panel

In this panel discussion, learn best practices for getting high profile guests on your podcast and tips for improving your interviewing skills.

Andrew Wang

Inspired Money Podcast

Andy Wang is a Managing Partner at Runnymede Capital Management and host of Inspired Money.

Andrew Wang

Inspired Money Podcast

TIffany Grant

Money Talk With Tiff

Tiffany Grant launched Money Talk With Tiff, to help others increase their financial literacy.

TIffany Grant

Money Talk With Tiff

Jürgen Strauss

The InnovaBuzz Podcast

Dr. Jürgen Strauss is the host of InnovaBuzz and has interviewed entrepreneurs from all around the world.

Jürgen Strauss

The InnovaBuzz Podcast