Creators from TrueFans

How to use storytelling skills to break down industry barriers and bulld a thriving community around a lifelong passion.

Elizabeth Blosfield – the multimedia journalist behind The Adult Ballet Studio podcast – discusses how through reconnecting with ballet as an adult she identified a gap in the market for resources and storytelling dedicated to am...

Can you reclaim your podcasting joy and build a sustainable community around your show?

Andreea Coscai and Jullian Androkae, founders of PodVision, join Claire to explain how they handle the heavy lifting of production, video assets and marketing that can suck the joy out of creating an independent podcast.

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Can your creative passion truly ‘earn its keep’?

In this episode, Claire chats with Mel Barfield, host of the indie business club podcast, to explore the ‘near infinite possibilities’ and practical hurdles of independent podcasting.

From her 90s-radio-inspired format to her unique ‘indie anthem’ episode titles, Mel shares how sh...

Are you pouring ‘work, time, and love’ into your podcast, only to feel frustrated that it lacks the same reverence and cachet as a published book?

While podcasters often struggle with limited economic models like sponsorships, they are sitting on a ‘tremendous body of work’ that is often difficult to access and organize.

Claire chats with...

Ready to ditch the ‘perfect’ strategy? Dive into the messy world of indie podcasting where nuance, equity, and authenticity lead the way to building a powerful community and monetizing your fandom on your own terms

Becky Mollenkamp is an independent podcaster and founder of the Feminist Podcasters Collective. In this episode she shares her journey of co-hos...