Podcasting Essentials
08/20/2026 · 5:00 PM EST · Other
Shannon has spent more than a decade building an audience online, evolving from Tumblr legend and early YouTube creator to the host of exes and o’s, where she’s turned candid conversations, sharp storytelling, and a distinct point of view into a podcast people genuinely care about. In this session, Shannon is spilling the podcasting secrets she’s learned along the way: how to find a concept worth committing to, create conversations that don’t feel forced, develop your voice as a host, and turn a podcast into something bigger than a collection of episodes. Whether you’re thinking about launching a podcast or trying to make an existing one better, you’ll leave with a clearer sense of what makes a show work — and how to make yours unmistakably your own.
What you'll take away
- How to build a podcast concept people actually want to come back to, from choosing the right format to finding your distinct point of view.
- How to become a better host and interviewer by creating conversations that feel natural, memorable, and worth listening to.
- What Shannon learned building an audience across platforms and how she evolved from Tumblr and YouTube creator to podcast host without losing what made people care in the first place.
Who it's for
Best for creators, experts, and aspiring hosts who want to launch a podcast, strengthen an existing show, or learn how to build one people actually want to keep listening to.
Who's leading it
Speaker