Mind Of A Mentor

Your mentor for this week is Pete Birsinger, CEO and Founder of Podscribe. In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating evolution of Pete's career exploring topics that are at the heart of podcasting.We'll be delving into the true value of transcription and its impact on the industry, as well as exploring the significance and limitations of attribution. Pete will also share his valuable insights on the ever-evolving landscape of dynamic ad insertion (DAI) versus host-read, baked-in ads.But that's not all – we go beyond the technicalities and take a broader view, discussing the exciting role of AI in revolutionizing podcasting. Additionally, we'll touch upon crucial aspects like brand safety and host safety, making this a truly wholesome and insightful episode.Follow Pete here: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-birsinger/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/Follow Marla and OSSA Collective here:Instagram - @ossaforpodcastersLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Or visit our website https://ossacollective.com/ Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/

Your mentor this week is Christopher Louis, host of the podcast dating intelligence. As a professional matchmaker and coach with his own dating and relationship podcast, he's here to share his insights on the fascinating world of modern dating.In this sincere and enjoyable discussion, Chris delves into some of the most pertinent topics of contemporary dating, tackling the enigmatic phenomenon of ghosting and offering genuine advice on initiating conversations in real-life situations—without ever crossing the line into creepiness.Get ready to hear Chris's candid journey of starting his podcast from scratch, with zero prior experience. He opens up about the challenges he faced and the strategies he employed to transform it into a resounding success. From leveraging the power of social media to capturing and captivating his audience, Chris reveals the secrets to making your podcast stand out.Follow Chris here: Instagram - @datingintelligenceLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/datingintelligence/Follow Marla and OSSA Collective here:Instagram - @ossaforpodcastersLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Or visit our website https://ossacollective.com/ Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/

Your mentor for this week is Susie Perkowitz, host of the podcast Be Calm on Ahway Island. She is truly remarkable. An award winning speaker, diabetes advocate, and host of multiple podcasts. Today we talk about the importance of communication, building trust with an audience, and how she implements positive messaging among other lessons in her podcast. Listen as we talk about her journey through podcasting and her experience having an "advertiser first" mindset. You can follow Susie here: Instagram - @ahwayislandLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susieperkowitz/Follow Marla and OSSA Collective here:Instagram - @ossaforpodcastersLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Or visit our website https://ossacollective.com/ Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/

Your mentor this week is Liz Culley, the Executive Director of Entertainment Sales at Condé Nast and the host of Cool Cool Cool.She joins me today with a candid conversation about her career in the media and advertising business while sharing her personal perspective from her multifaceted life. Born and raised in California, she is professional with a genuine, fearless, and relatable voice.We talk about nail art (before it was trendy), identifying as a queer millennial, navigating the Hollywood industry including finding sparkle in the unglamorous side, and how that all comes together in her personal brand and through her podcasting journey.Follow Liz here: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizculleyInstagram - @coolcoolcoolFollow Marla and OSSA Collective here: Instagram - @ossaforpodcastersLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Or visit our website https://ossacollective.com/Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/

Your mentor this week is Lindsay McMahon - Host of All Ears English. Lindsay is an education technology entrepreneur in the field of ESL (English as a Second Language) as well as a teacher who strives to help clients reach their communication goals in order to achieve their dreams. As the producer and co-host of the award-winning All Ears English Podcast, Lindsay has built a digital brand that inspires students worldwide and has acquired more than 200 million downloads since launch.Lindsay is the CEO of All Ears English, a fast-growing ESL brand that inspires adult English learners to focus on connection through English by providing both general English training and IELTS test preparation.In her ventures, Lindsay implements technology such as podcasting and webinars to better serve international English learners. She uses Lean Startup methods to build platforms where communities of learners with similar visions can come together to support each other in pursuit of the common goal of better communication. Follow Lindsay here:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaymcmahon/Instagram - @all_ears_englishYouTube - @AllEarsEnglishPodcast Follow Marla and OSSA Collective here: Instagram - @ossaforpodcastersLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Or visit our website https://ossacollective.com/Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/​

Your mentor today is Nate Hartmann, founder of Yellow Box Studios Nate Hartmann had a penchant for doing great things at a young age. At age 18, he founded Yellow Box Studios, now a successful digital marketing strategy company. He's also the youngest board member of the Selfhelp Home, helping the storied Jewish retirement community market to a younger audience.Advising and mentoring others has gone hand in hand with Nate's career. He is an adjunct lecturer for the University of Illinois College of Media, serves on the advisory council of the University of Florida's Master's in Digital Strategy program and is a mentor at 1871.Inspired by his grandfather, Nate spearheaded "Last Whispers: Our Holocaust Stories," a Selfhelp Home project that set up professional video crews to capture the more candid and personal stories of Chicago's remaining Holocaust survivors.Listen to this episode where we dive into all things marketing, and the benefits of the podcast channel when it comes to the world of agencies.Follow Marla and OSSA Collective here:Instagram - @ossaforpodcastersLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Or visit our website https://ossacollective.com/Follow Nate Hartmann here: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbhartmannMind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/

Your mentor for this week is Adam McNeil, the VP of Marketing at Adopter Media. We talk about his organic personal and professional growth in the podcasting space, how his instagram lives over the course of the pandemic evolved into the #1 kendama podcast, the skill sets he developed along the process, and how coffee enhances conversations.From influencers to the power of community, Adam gets candid in this conversation about someone who stands in the middle of both the business and creative sides of podcasting. Follow Adam McNeil here: Instagram - @cafe.kendamaLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjamesmcneil/Follow Marla and OSSA Collective here:Instagram - @ossaforpodcastersLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Or visit our website https://ossacollective.com/Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/

Your mentor for this week is fellow podcaster and industry expert Christina Fauth, who is passionate about inspiring people in everyday life. Christina is an Account Executive at Impact Theory, and co-hosts "My Worst Date" with her two best friends, a hilarious and relatable show about terrible dates. She joins me today to talk about the importance of human connection through storytelling, shares her thoughts about AI in the podcast industry, and discusses all things podcast advertising. I hope you enjoy listening to this wonderful conversation as much as I enjoyed speaking with her. Follow Christina Fauth here:Instagram - @myworstdatepodcastLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-fauth-18618852/Follow Marla and OSSA Collective here:Instagram - @ossaforpodcastersLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Or visit our website https://ossacollective.com/ Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/

Your podcast mentor this week is Krystina Rubino. Krystina is the founder of the offline growth marketing practice at Right Side Up, where she has built a team of highly specialized consultants that partner with high growth tech companies to diversify their marketing mix and stand offline channels up in-house.She's spent her career helping companies and brands like Advil, DoorDash, P&G, Lyft, and Stitch Fix, develop profitable digital and offline media campaigns, often as vanguards in their category and the medium. As the head of the offline practice, a leader across marketing disciplines, and a seasoned driver of growth, she serves as a significant speaker, advisor, and contributor to both the marketing and media spaces.In this episode we discuss Krystina's outlook on advertising in the podcast space, as well as what she thinks brands need to know about starting podcast advertising camapaigns.You can follow Krystina here: Website - https://www.krystinarubino.com/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/krubino/Follow Marla and OSSA Collective here:Instagram - @ossaforpodcastersLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Or visit our website https://ossacollective.com/ Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/

Your podcast mentor this week is David Segura. David is the co-founder and CEO of Glassbox media, a startup dedicated to helping podcasters grow and scale their shows. A graduate of the University of Chicago, he is one of the players changing the podcasting game, and has an impressive background in the media and startup spaces as an entrepreneur, leader, and investor.He has invested in over 70 companies including Ease and Growth Collaborative, and has worked with some notable clients including Dollar Shave Club, Heineken, Toyota and American Express just to name a few.In this episode we discuss David's journey as a serial entrepreneur, his vision for Glassbox Media, and his thoughts about the future of the podcast industry.Follow David Segura here:Instagram - @dseg10LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-segura-91822a1/Follow Marla and OSSA Collective here:Instagram - @ossaforpodcastersLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Or visit our website https://ossacollective.com/ Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/

Your podcast mentors this week are Dr. Amy Shlosberg & Dr. Meghan Sacks. Both associate professors of Criminology, and hosts of the Women & Crime Podcast. The Women & Crime Podcast explores the causes of female crime, victimology, and celebrates heroines who have left their mark on the criminal justice system. In today's conversion - you'll hear all about: How to best engage with your community of listeners The challenges of bringing your expertise into the podcasting space Advice for growth in your young podcasting stages Amy & Meghan bring us incredibly valuable information around bringing their education and expertise into the podcast space, and are candid about the missteps along the way - tune into their journey toward monetization on today's show! Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa, visit: https://ossacollective.com/Follow Ossa on Socials- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ossaforpodcasters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ossacollectivenetwork

Your podcast mentor this week is Darien Southerland. Darien is the CEO of BG Ad Group and Podcast Network. He is multi-media ad buying extraordinaire, taking the podcasting space by storm.In today's conversion - you'll hear all about: How Podcasting has Empowered Advertisers of all KindsTargeting Tactics Advertisers Are Using Why Podcasting Should lead the Advertising Media MixTune in as Darien brings us through his journey in advertising sales, and get into the mind of what advertisers are looking for when building advertising campaigns! Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa, visit: https://ossacollective.com/Follow Ossa on Socials- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ossaforpodcasters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ossacollectivenetwork

Your podcast mentor this week is Katie Krimitsos. Katie is a mom, wife, adventurer, podcaster, and founder of Women's Meditation Network. Katie is committed to brightening the light of women around the world through her work under the Women's Meditation Network - guided meditation podcasts and resources created for those who identify as women so they can use the tool of meditation to know themselves and consciously create lives they love.  She has 8 podcasts in her network - and on this week's episode, we'll learn how this came together for her. In today's conversion - you'll hear all about: Being intentional about reaching your goals Tapping into your business mind as a creator How to attract advertisers to your podcast Tune in for Katie's INCREDIBLE wisdom around creating scalable content! Katie is hosting a Gratitude Giveaway for the month of November - enter to win a Gratitude Gift Basket of over $300 of the best wellness products - simply follow the steps below! You can enter to win in just 3 easy steps: Go subscribe and listen to any of our 8 podcasts! Just search for "Meditation for Women," choose any (or all) you like and subscribe!Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts - let me know what you loved about the episode!Screenshot your review and share it on Instagram or Facebook - tag @womensmeditationnetwork and boom!  You're entered!  Winners will be announced in December!Connect with Katie Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womensmeditationnetwork/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekrimitsos/Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/womensmeditationnetwork Website:  https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa, visit: https://ossacollective.com/Follow Ossa on Socials- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ossaforpodcasters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ossacollectivenetwork

Your podcast mentor this week is Arielle Nissenblatt. Arielle is the founder of EarBuds Podcast Collective, and the Community Manager at SquadCast.She is a podcast marketing expert with a passion for empowering indie podcast creators. She also describes herself as a podcast industry futurist and believes in the power of audio to break down cultural barriers.In today's conversation, you'll hear about:

Today's podcast mentor is podcaster and Ossa member Laura Joyce Davis. Laura is the host and executive producer of the award-winning narrative podcast Shelter in Place, and one of Podcast Magazine's Top Podcast Influencers of 2022.Laura, like Marla, focuses on empowering women and non-binary podcast creators with her endeavors. With the success of her podcast, and pulling from her twenty years of experience as a narrative writer, created a podcast training course for women and non-binary podcasters called Kasama Collective.In today's discussion, Laura and Marla share their perspectives on:

This week's mentor on Mind of a Mentor is Pat Cheung, founder of PodInBox. Pat has created an easy way for podcasters to create deeper relationships with their listeners via voice submissions and donations with his technology.Pat has been a podcast consumer and fan for over 13 years. He is also a serial entrepreneur, Techstars 2016 alum, and co-founder of Silversheet, which was acquired in 2019.This conversation will help you learn:

Your podcast mentor this week is Matthew Leighton, Partnership Manager at Glassbox Media. Glassbox is a brand agency and creator platform that has worked with top brands like Capital One, Johnson & Johnson, L'Oreal, and more.Matthew is a former founder of Retune Media, a podcasting company, back in 2019. After working with partners like Sip Suds & Smokes and BiggerPockets, he joined the Glassbox team to manage creator partnerships.Tune in if you'd like to learn about:

Your podcast mentor this week is Sherry Mills, co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer at Tree Goat Media, Inc. / Marbyl. Marbyl, is focused on making the world's podcast content easily consumable and instantly findable.With a background as an artist who made her way into the podcasting industry as a creator, Sherry came across key issues that she is working to solve with Marbyl. In this conversation, she and Marla discuss:⚡️Boosting discovery⚡️Mastering your craft⚡️Humanizing technological innovationIf you're an independent podcaster, get in on the ground floor with Marbyl by submitting your show at marbyl.com/partners! They'll be updating this group of founding podcasters about new features available and ways to leverage the platform for audience growth.Connect with Sherry here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherrymills/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrymillsWebsite: https://marbyl.com/(If you're not a podcaster but would like to check out the Marbyl app, DM Sherry on Instagram @sherrymills. The team lets a few people in every day!)Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa, visit: https://ossacollective.com/Follow Ossa on Socials- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ossaforpodcasters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ossacollectivenetwork

This week's podcast mentor is Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodPros, PodMatch, and many other industry initiatives that solve common problems for independent podcasters. He's also the host of the top-rated podcast called Podcasting Made Simple.As serial entrepreneurs with a passion for podcasting, Alex and Marla have a lot in common! The two discuss all things monetization in this episode, including:

Your podcast mentor this week on Mind of a Mentor is Nicole Walker, founder of WinHers United. Nicole is an award-winning podcaster, international speaker, podcast launch coach, and women's empowerment advocate. She credits her success to the launch of her podcast, which came first, and is now committed to sharing the power of podcasting with women all over the globe.Nicole's superpower lies in business development through a personal lens, and she shares our belief at Ossa that sharing your story with others is a wonderful first step toward true empowerment.Learn from Nicole about:

Get ready for a deep dive into podcast industry stats on Mind of a Mentor this week! Ossa CEO Marla Isackson is a self-proclaimed “research geek” and loved this conversation with Brigid Judge from Podsights about the company's latest benchmark report.Brigid works on the client partnerships and sales team at Podsights. As a former media buyer, she helps clients understand the value of transparent reporting and attribution. On this episode, she and Marla discuss:

Your podcast mentor this week on Mind of a Mentor is Traci DeForge, founder of Produce Your Podcast and creator of PODHIVE.com. Traci is an international podcast expert, seasoned speaker, and media contributor. You've probably taken a course or two from Traci!With experience across the audio landscape, from podcasts to radio, Traci brings a unique perspective to the state of the industry and its trajectory. She shares this insight as a regular contributor to RadioINK and on the Editorial Advisory Board for the Podcast Business Journal.In today's conversation, you'll learn about:

Welcome back to Mind of a Mentor! We're kicking off Season 3 strong with Colin Gray, otherwise known as The Podcast Host. His learning resource of the same name (The Podcast Host) has become one of the largest and longest-running podcast learning tools on the web.Colin is also the founder of Alitu, a podcast creation app that offers custom tools for recording, building, and editing podcasts. He is currently looking to the future of podcasting, and the next phase of the development of the medium.Listen to this conversation if you're interested in:⚙️The intersection of NFTs with podcasts⚙️New monetization avenues arising in the podcast space⚙️A summary of his recent survey about what really matters to podcast creatorsConnect with Colin here:LinkedIn: http://Uk.linkedin.com/in/colinmcgrayTwitter: http://twitter.com/colinmcgrayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/colinmcgrayWebsite: https://www.thepodcasthost.com/podcraft-podcast/Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa, visit: https://ossacollective.com/Follow Ossa on Socials- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ossaforpodcasters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ossacollectivenetwork

This week's podcast mentor is Brenden Mulligan, founder of Podpage. Brenden's entrepreneurial spirit is highly inspirational, and his product, Podpage, is useful for any podcaster looking for a comprehensive website builder. Brenden has built technology startups focused on creators for years, and he knows what podcasters (and their listeners) are looking for in a website. In today's conversation with Ossa CEO Marla Isackson, Brenden shares:

This week's podcast mentor is Brenden Mulligan, founder of Podpage. Brenden's entrepreneurial spirit is highly inspirational, and his product, Podpage, is useful for any podcaster looking for a comprehensive website builder.Brenden has built technology startups focused on creators for years, and he knows what podcasters (and their listeners) are looking for in a website. In today's conversation with Ossa CEO Marla Isackson, Brenden shares:

Longtime Ossa member, Krystal Proffitt, joins us on this episode! Krystal is a content strategist, coach, and host of the award-winning podcast, The Proffitt Podcast. She specializes in supporting entrepreneurs as they start, launch, and market their content, especially in the podcast space. In this episode, you'll learn: ▶️ How to create a cohesive podcast experience for your listeners ▶️ How to make your content flow seamlessly across platforms ▶️ Smart strategies for content repurposing And more! Have you ever visited a podcast host's website from Instagram and felt duped? Want to avoid that happening to you? Take a listen to this episode with podcast marketing expert Krystal Proffitt. Connect with Krystal here: Linkedin:: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystalproffitt/ Website: www.KrystalProffitt.com Instagram: @KrystalProffittTX Facebook: @KrystalProffittTX Twitter: @KProffittTX Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/ *Note: we will be off next week as we head to LA for Podcast Movement Evolutions, but we will be back the following week with another episode.

Longtime Ossa member, Krystal Proffitt, joins us on this episode! Krystal is a content strategist, coach, and host of the award-winning podcast, The Proffitt Podcast. She specializes in supporting entrepreneurs as they start, launch, and market their content, especially in the podcast space.In this episode, you'll learn:▶️ How to create a cohesive podcast experience for your listeners▶️ How to make your content flow seamlessly across platforms▶️ Smart strategies for content repurposingAnd more!Have you ever visited a podcast host's website from Instagram and felt duped? Want to avoid that happening to you? Take a listen to this episode with podcast marketing expert Krystal Proffitt.Connect with Krystal here:Linkedin:: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystalproffitt/ Website: www.KrystalProffitt.comInstagram: @KrystalProffittTXFacebook: @KrystalProffittTX Twitter: @KProffittTXMind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/*Note: we will be off next week as we head to LA for Podcast Movement Evolutions, but we will be back the following week with another episode.Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa, visit: https://ossacollective.com/Follow Ossa on Socials- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ossaforpodcasters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ossacollectivenetwork

This week's podcast mentor is Ashley Warren, podcast development specialist and former Development Coordinator at Stitcher. Ashley has fielded countless podcast pitches and assisted in the process of building out shows from scratch for both celebrities and independent entrepreneurs alike. In this episode, you'll learn:

This week's podcast mentor is Ashley Warren, podcast development specialist and former Development Coordinator at Stitcher. Ashley has fielded countless podcast pitches and assisted in the process of building out shows from scratch for both celebrities and independent entrepreneurs alike.In this episode, you'll learn:

Today's Mind of a Mentor features Ginni Saraswati, podcast producer, award-winning journalist, and founder of Ginni Media, a one-stop-shop podcast production service. In today's conversation, Ginni shares her process for creating high quality shows for her clients, who range from entrepreneurs to corporate companies like Allure, Siemens, and more. Listen to learn about:

Today's Mind of a Mentor features Ginni Saraswati, podcast producer, award-winning journalist, and founder of Ginni Media, a one-stop-shop podcast production service.In today's conversation, Ginni shares her process for creating high quality shows for her clients, who range from entrepreneurs to corporate companies like Allure, Siemens, and more. Listen to learn about:

Heather Osgood, founder of True Native Media, chats with Ossa CEO Marla Isackson about the podcast advertising world. Heather's mission is to help everyone find a bigger piece of the advertising pie, which is steadily growing in the podcasting space. Heather has a background in radio advertising, but her personal passion for podcasting created this natural next step in her career. In today's conversation, you'll learn:

Heather Osgood, founder of True Native Media, chats with Ossa CEO Marla Isackson about the podcast advertising world. Heather's mission is to help everyone find a bigger piece of the advertising pie, which is steadily growing in the podcasting space.Heather has a background in radio advertising, but her personal passion for podcasting created this natural next step in her career. In today's conversation, you'll learn:

This week's podcast mentor is Lindsay Piper Shaw, brand campaign strategist with Right Side Up. Lindsay is skilled at optimizing and scaling podcast ad initiatives, and especially loves educating newcomers to the podcasting medium.If you're curious about the brand advertising and marketing side of the podcast industry, this conversation is for you. Learn more about:

This week's podcast mentor is Lindsay Piper Shaw, brand campaign strategist with Right Side Up. Lindsay is skilled at optimizing and scaling podcast ad initiatives, and especially loves educating newcomers to the podcasting medium. If you're curious about the brand advertising and marketing side of the podcast industry, this conversation is for you. Learn more about:

Today's Mind of a Mentor conversation features Michelle Sorro, leadership coach and host of the Fire and Soul podcast, a top show in the self development category.Michelle's mentorship programs, including podcast accelerators, have generated $20+ million in revenue for her clients. On this episode, Michelle shares her expertise on:

Today's Mind of a Mentor conversation features Michelle Sorro, leadership coach and host of the Fire and Soul podcast, a top show in the self development category. Michelle's mentorship programs, including podcast accelerators, have generated $20+ million in revenue for her clients. On this episode, Michelle shares her expertise on:

This week's podcast mentor Chris Colbert, CEO at DCP Entertainment. Chris' mission is to provide a platform for people of color, women, the LGBTQ+ community, people with mental health and disability challenges, and other underrepresented voices. In this conversation, Chris and Marla discuss: ➡️Leading mission-driven podcast companies ➡️Telling impactful stories in the audio space ➡️Creating a community based on shared values And much more. As an award-winning documentary host, producer, and writer, Chris has worked with big names like Jamie Foxx, Cadence 13, and Sirius XM. He specializes in documentaries, media partnerships, and content development, working with major shows including Say Their Name, MIP Make It Plain with Mark Thompson, Toure Show, and democracy-ish. Connect with Chris Colbert here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DCPOfficial Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chriscolbertreport LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-colbert-dcp Website: https://www.dcpofficial.com/ Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/

This week's podcast mentor Chris Colbert, CEO at DCP Entertainment. Chris' mission is to provide a platform for people of color, women, the LGBTQ+ community, people with mental health and disability challenges, and other underrepresented voices.In this conversation, Chris and Marla discuss:➡️Leading mission-driven podcast companies➡️Telling impactful stories in the audio space➡️Creating a community based on shared valuesAnd much more. As an award-winning documentary host, producer, and writer, Chris has worked with big names like Jamie Foxx, Cadence 13, and Sirius XM. He specializes in documentaries, media partnerships, and content development, working with major shows including Say Their Name, MIP Make It Plain with Mark Thompson, Toure Show, and democracy-ish.Connect with Chris Colbert here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/DCPOfficial Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chriscolbertreportLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-colbert-dcp Website: https://www.dcpofficial.com/ Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa, visit: https://ossacollective.com/Follow Ossa on Socials- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ossaforpodcasters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ossacollectivenetwork

On this episode, Jason Sew Hoy, CEO of podcast monetization platform Supercast, speaks with Marla Isackson about just how valuable a small group of loyal podcast listeners can be. As CEO of Supercast, Jason's passion lies in helping creators monetize their passion, which closely aligns with Marla's philosophy that financial empowerment is key. The two discuss hot button questions such as:

On this episode, Jason Sew Hoy, CEO of podcast monetization platform Supercast, speaks with Marla Isackson about just how valuable a small group of loyal podcast listeners can be. As CEO of Supercast, Jason's passion lies in helping creators monetize their passion, which closely aligns with Marla's philosophy that financial empowerment is key. The two discuss hot button questions such as:

This week's podcast mentor is Evo Terra, host of the Podcast Pontifications podcast and CEO of Simpler Media. Evo is credited with creating the 40th podcast ever, and also wrote the book “Podcasting for Dummies” in the early 2000s. Since then, he has hosted 20+ podcasts, worked with over 700 podcasts, and become a true “podcast philosopher.” His decades-long industry presence gives him a strong perspective into:

This week's podcast mentor is Evo Terra, host of the Podcast Pontifications podcast and CEO of Simpler Media. Evo is credited with creating the 40th podcast ever, and also wrote the book “Podcasting for Dummies” in the early 2000s. Since then, he has hosted 20+ podcasts, worked with over 700 podcasts, and become a true “podcast philosopher.” His decades-long industry presence gives him a strong perspective into:

This conversation with Tracy Hazzard is for any podcaster who is looking to add the “binge factor” to their show. Tracy is a media and branding expert, former contributor to Buzzfeed and Inc. Magazine, and current CEO of Podetize. With this experience, she shares with Marla and listeners:

This conversation with Tracy Hazzard is for any podcaster who is looking to add the “binge factor” to their show. Tracy is a media and branding expert, former contributor to Buzzfeed and Inc. Magazine, and current CEO of Podetize. With this experience, she shares with Marla and listeners:

Marla welcomes podcast industry veteran (and U.S. Navy Veteran) Todd Cochrane, CEO of Blubrry Podcasting on this episode. The two discuss the history and current state of podcasting, along with Todd's journey . Todd's influential voice and multi-layered perspective will give listeners insight into: ➡️How to increase your discoverability in the podcasting space ➡️Working with brands as a form of monetization ➡️Creating a podcast with staying power In addition to his work at Blubrry and its parent company RawVoice, Todd wrote the book, “Podcasting: The Do-It-Yourself Guide,” founded the People's Choice Podcast Awards, and created the Tech Podcast Network. He was inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame in 2015 and is credited with bringing the first advertiser, GoDaddy, to the industry. Connect with Todd Cochrane and Blubrry here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddcochrane/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeekNews Website: https://blubrry.com/ Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/

Marla welcomes podcast industry veteran (and U.S. Navy Veteran) Todd Cochrane, CEO of Blubrry Podcasting on this episode. The two discuss the history and current state of podcasting, along with Todd's journey . Todd's influential voice and multi-layered perspective will give listeners insight into:➡️How to increase your discoverability in the podcasting space➡️Working with brands as a form of monetization➡️Creating a podcast with staying powerIn addition to his work at Blubrry and its parent company RawVoice, Todd wrote the book, “Podcasting: The Do-It-Yourself Guide,” founded the People's Choice Podcast Awards, and created the Tech Podcast Network. He was inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame in 2015 and is credited with bringing the first advertiser, GoDaddy, to the industry.Connect with Todd Cochrane and Blubrry here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddcochrane/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeekNewsWebsite: https://blubrry.com/Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa, visit: https://ossacollective.com/Follow Ossa on Socials- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ossaforpodcasters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ossacollectivenetwork

Marla speaks with Harry Duran, founder of the Fullcast podcast agency and host of the Podcast Junkies podcast. If you want your guests to say, “No one has ever asked me that question before!” or, “I've never said this to anyone else, but...” then this conversation is for you.Harry's expertise lies in initial podcast launch, interview skills, and growth strategy. This conversation touches on topics such as:✅Interview skills✅Effective podcast promotion online✅Using your podcast to build a businessAlong with so much more. Tune in whether you're just starting out in podcasting or looking to expand your influence and build your business with a podcast.Links mentioned in the show:Podcast Junkies: https://www.podcastjunkies.com/ Vertical Farming: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/ Fullcast: https://fullcast.co/Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa, visit: https://ossacollective.com/Follow Ossa on Socials- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ossaforpodcasters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ossacollectivenetwork

Marla speaks with Harry Duran, founder of the Fullcast podcast agency and host of the Podcast Junkies podcast. If you want your guests to say, “No one has ever asked me that question before!” or, “I've never said this to anyone else, but...” then this conversation is for you. Harry's expertise lies in initial podcast launch, interview skills, and growth strategy. This conversation touches on topics such as: ✅Interview skills ✅Effective podcast promotion online ✅Using your podcast to build a business Along with so much more. Tune in whether you're just starting out in podcasting or looking to expand your influence and build your business with a podcast. Links mentioned in the show: Podcast Junkies: https://www.podcastjunkies.com/ Vertical Farming: https://verticalfarmingpodcast.com/ Fullcast: https://fullcast.co/ Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/

To kick off this new season and format of Mind of a Mentor, Marla is joined by Rob Walch, VP of Podcaster Relations at Libsyn. In addition to his work at Libsyn, one of the largest hosting companies in the industry, Rob hosts five different podcasts and is the co-author of the book “Tricks of the Podcasting Masters.” Rob is also on the editorial board for the Podcast Business Journal and was inducted into the Podcasting Hall of Fame in 2016. Today's conversation centers on the “nuts and bolts” of building a podcast, such as:Why content creation comes firstPodcasting tools and equipmentEditing and interview skillsAfter presenting at over 200 industry events since 2004, Rob has advice for podcasters at any stage of development, from conception to high growth. Tune in for 30 minutes of mentorship from this podcasting pro!Links mentioned in the show:Libsyn: https://libsyn.com/Rob's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcast411Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa, visit: https://ossacollective.com/Follow Ossa on Socials- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ossaforpodcasters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ossacollectivenetwork

To kick off this new season and format of Mind of a Mentor, Marla is joined by Rob Walch, VP of Podcaster Relations at Libsyn. In addition to his work at Libsyn, one of the largest hosting companies in the industry, Rob hosts five different podcasts and is the co-author of the book “Tricks of the Podcasting Masters.” Rob is also on the editorial board for the Podcast Business Journal and was inducted into the Podcasting Hall of Fame in 2016. Today's conversation centers on the “nuts and bolts” of building a podcast, such as: Why content creation comes first Podcasting tools and equipment Editing and interview skills After presenting at over 200 industry events since 2004, Rob has advice for podcasters at any stage of development, from conception to high growth. Tune in for 30 minutes of mentorship from this podcasting pro! Links mentioned in the show: Libsyn: https://libsyn.com/ Rob's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcast411 Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa: https://ossacollective.com/