Meet the Pretty Cool Creator Collective Instructors

Description: Could Be Pretty Cool is expanding its community education work with phase two of the Pretty Cool Creator Collective, and this bonus episode introduces the two people teaching alongside Kacie. Kiki (Kiki Said So) Walker has spent about a decade in podcasting and is tackling the thing that intimidates most audio people right now: video.

Christina Lee came up through print journalism and has since worked on some of the most talked about audio documentaries to come out of Atlanta. Both of them arrived at podcasting in ways they did not plan for, and both are bringing something specific to this cohort.

If you have been thinking about starting a show, or you have started one and gotten stuck, this is a look at what phase two actually covers and who you would be learning from. Key Topics: What phase two of the Pretty Cool Creator Collective includes Making video podcasting work on a zero dollar budget Scaling video content without hiring a full team Applying journalism storytelling fundamentals to any show format Organizing research and thoughts before you record Why most indie podcasters should not lead with ad revenue Finding grants, fellowships, and alternative funding for your show Building a show around a busy life Repurposing panels, events, and local opportunities into content Learning in cohort with people at different experience levels Featured Guests: Kiki (Kiki Said So) Walker, host of Cocktails with Kiki, podcast producer, Howard University alum Christina Lee, journalist and audio producer, credits include Bottom of the Map, King Slime: The Prosecution of Young Thug and YSL, and Atlanta Is Notable Quotes: "While it's hard and it's hard work, it's not out of reach." (Kiki Walker) "The fundamentals of storytelling really count, especially when you're trying to be the sort of presence that everybody's gonna wanna turn to." (Christina Lee) "There is room out here for everyone, and we want everyone to be able to do well." (Kacie) Connect with our guests: Kiki: Instagram @kikisaidso Christina: Instagram @bychristinalee Join the Pretty Cool Creator Collective: Follow Could Be Pretty Cool: @couldbeprettycool | | couldbeprettycoolnews.substack.com Support our mission to build a more equitable creative economy: Keywords: podcasting education, video podcasting, indie podcasting, podcast cohort, storytelling fundamentals, Atlanta podcast community, podcast funding, creator education, Pretty Cool Creator Collective, media entrepreneurship, audio journalism Learn more about your ad choices.

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