For job opportunities, networking with other freelancers, events, and more, AIR is a “global community of independent audio producers.” (Paid membership.)

Co-founder and audio engineer André Bergeron was Nate’s first mentor and patron in audio, who opened his ears to the power of great editing and sound design.

Steph helps with creating, launching, and spreading the word about podcasts, YouTube channels, and newsletters, to attracting people to your projects and ultimately to your community or business.

For zesty, flavorful podcast management and editing, we recommend Bethany Hawkins (training intensive grad!) and her partner Sharoline Galva over at Crackers in Soup.

They are an innovative, women-led media company producing authentic, inclusive audio content, and serving the podcasting community. (Based in London.)

The motto for First Person Story is “from the margins to the center,” as they aim to bring live performance and storytelling back to its roots in community and culture. They offer live events, training, and workshops new and veteran Bay Area storytellers.

Looking for one-off coaching? Radio veteran Karen Given “helps journalists and podcast makers create stories that are relevant, informative, inspiring, challenging, thoughtful and sometimes funny.”

LWC is a digital and audio production studio and woman-owned business whose motto is “erasing the margins.” They make award-winning podcasts for a range of clientele, and offer a fund and resources to elevate underrepresented voices in audio.

Multitude is a passionate podcasting company, community-builder, and resource provider for clients and indie podcasters. If you are wondering if podcasting is for you, their kit is a great place to start!

Podcast Marketing Academy is one of many great resources from the generous and knowledgeable Jeremy Enns.

Pod People is “an audio staffing agency and offers a network of support and resources for a community of 2,000+ audio people. Plus, being a member is free and non-exclusive!” Tell Ashton we say hi!

Lauren Passell writes one of the best newsletters out there, bringing joy and heart and sparkle to pithy reviews of the staggering amount of shows she listens to every week, plus well-edited interviews with people in the business.

PR dynamo Alexandra Cohl “amplifies women’s voices in podcasting, encourages everyone to listen to women more, and increases these women’s subscribers, streams, and influence.” Hear her delightful chat with Laura here.

What if it turns out that you’d rather write a book than create a podcast? Well, this is the perfect self-paced course for you, from our Printz award-winning and bestselling author friend Nina LaCour.

Get inside the studios — and the minds — of your favorite audio storytellers. In each episode, journalist Elaine Appleton Grant and a top audio creator deconstruct one of their episodes.

If you are a purpose-driven executive who wants to market your midsize business through podcasting, Seth Silvers and the team at Story On can help. Give them a call and start building your brand today!

Like older media, podcasting is majority male. So Lauren Popish and her team “help women start and grow podcasts so they can leave their unique mark on the world.” (Lauren was also a guest speaker for our course!)