Charity Champions

Charity Champions, from Earfluence Media

How to cultivate an innovative mindset, with Reify Media’s Sarah Glova

When you hear the word innovation, what do you feel? Do you still get that jolting, first-time feeling of excitement you used to? Sarah Glova isn’t upset with you if you don’t, since we talk about it so often in the business world these days. In this episode, Jason and Sarah talk about how you…

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How to become confident on camera, with BetterOn’s Ryan Carey

Whether we like it or not, we all spend a lot of time on camera nowadays. And, if you find yourself not liking it, that’s where today’s guest can help! Ryan Carey is the founder of BetterOn, which provides coaching for individuals to help them become more comfortable on screen. In this episode, Jason and…

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Building a podcast community, with Buddy Ruski’s Justin Laidlaw

Justin Laidlaw‘s podcast journey started in 2014, with a podcast that discussed the Durham community. In this episode, Jason and Justin talk about how those 15 episodes led him to create the Buddy Ruski Show, where he talks with interesting people in the Bull City. Check out the Buddy Ruski website!     The Earfluence…

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The Bull City Summit…and its new podcast! with BCS co-founder Parag Bhandari

The Bull City Summit will combine music, art, science and technology in Durham, N.C. this March 23 through 26. So, obviously, there’s a lot to talk about. In this episode, Cee Cee talks with BCS co-founder and executive producer Parag Bhandari about the event and it’s new podcast, produced by Earfluence. Check out the first…

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Overcoming your fear of public speaking by podcasting, with Walk West’s Mike Manganillo

To put it simply, Mike Manganillo was afraid. The anxiety of an upcoming presentation would raise his heart rate weeks before it even took place. He wondered if he should continue in his advertising role or give up … until he started a podcast. In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Mike, VP…

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New podcast studio at American Underground (Durham, NC)

Oops, we did it again. We have another new studio! We’re excited to become an official part of the Durham community as partners of the American Underground coworking space in downtown Durham. In this episode, Jason is talking with Tim Scales about how the new studio will help benefit creative entrepreneurs at AU. The Earfluence…

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Podcasting for higher education, with NC State Poole College’s Jenny Hammond

The chief marketing officer at NC State’s Poole College of Management, Jenny Hammond knew she would be the best host for their new Poole Podcast—but she was nervous. After one season of the show, the show has been a helpful marketing tool for the college and Jenny has learned a lot about what it takes…

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Why you should be a guest on a podcast, with Mark A. Herschberg

Having been on over 200 podcasts in the last year, Mark A. Herschberg is a serial podcast guest. Why would he take the time to be on so many shows without even having his own? In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Mark about how being a guest on a podcast can help…

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How to market your podcast, with Tink Media’s Lauren Passell

The work isn’t over after you press “upload” on your latest podcast episode. Marketing your podcast is essential to growing your show’s listenership, and Tink Media shares out-of-the-box marketing and PR solutions with its clients. In this episode, Jason and Cee Cee talk with the company’s founder, Lauren Passell, to learn some Tink’s tips! The…

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Yes you CAN monetize your podcast without 10K downloads / episode, with Squadcast.fm’s Arielle Nissenblatt

We’ve all heard the classic podcast ads: HelloFresh, MeUndies, Express VPN. It might feel like you need to be Joe Rogan to find sponsors for your podcast, but there are ways to monetize your show no matter how big or small. This week, Jason and Cee Cee talk with Squadcast.fm’s Arielle Nissenblatt about different ways…

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