After attending the Black Effect Podcast Festival in Atlanta for the second time, I wanted to have a sit down with the President of Black Effect, Dollie S. Bishop, to talk about what it takes to create a standout listener experience and what the future of podcast look like.

We get into:

(00:48) Festival First Impressions

(03:04) Why Black Effect returns to Atlanta every year

05:25 Advice for Podcasters looking to grow their show and get on stages

(09:01) What Excites Her About Future of Podcasting

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