Soundtruism

For all journos and allies out there who want to find solutions for improving diversity at senior editorial levels, these reports offer some insights. I was asked to leave my much loved job by one of my bosses when I returned from my second maternity leave and I was refused an extension of my part time working hours whilst the organisation was asking for staff to go part time. This stuff really happens. But we live to fight another day with hope and conviction in our hearts 💕

Only me and my edit tonight. Multi track from 3 mics lots of variations in sound levels, synch awareness needed. A true bespoke edit for a lovely client. I’m also working on soundtruism’s upcoming ‘aural identity’ and original little something with some classical bass vibe to it. Another production by soundtruism. If you want a bespoke edit, get in touch

YouTube just announced that they are supporting RSS feeds for podcasts in the UK. If you’re wondering whether to add your podcast to YouTube without a video then here are 3 reasons why you might consider it. If you already publish across the other platforms like Apple or Spotify through your current publishing provider (such as Acast or Libsyn or Buzzsprout) you would need to upload seperately to YouTube as there is no integration there. You would be looking at analytics across two different buckets if you know what I mean. YouTube have put lots of info and helpful videos that explain how it all works. Take a read of their pages on becoming a podcast creator on YouTube.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji birthday a few years ago I went to Pakistan and visited both the birthplace and final resting place of in Kartarpur for the 550th birthday and found out many amazing things about his writing, travels and spirit as a man who founded a religion that sought to end conflicts between Hinduism and Islam through a philosophy of coexistence and tolerance. Check out the programme by searching BBC World Service ‘Walking the Kartarpur Corridor’.

Happy to come across as I’ve been having these conversations with journalists and friends in the audio industry for some time and there are various open letters that have and are being written to bring awareness to what is currently happening in 🇵🇸 original ‘Free Palestine’ artwork by Carlos Barberena

Talking creativity in the evening at hearing from the incredible with her insights on content creation, communication and supporting small creative enterprises with who was actually spot on with observations on the need for more progress on at the highest level and funding and support for scaling up. I was talking about , diversity in health and education and on film festivals in the region. Lots of vibrant conversations and 💖 the supportive vibes of people. Thx and for bringing ppl together in the city 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

At the new Independent Podcast Awards to support podcasting talent from innovators and passionate audio lovers who have been doing it for themselves, getting their original podcasts out there into the world 🌎. Love the ambition and initiative of these podcasts and the health of the podcast ecosystem outside the big corporates and legacy media houses. I was asked to present the news and politics award 🥇 on behalf of the Podcasting Seriously Fund open to encourage more independent podcast entries from audio producers from under represented backgrounds by reimbursing entry fees. The winner of the category I was part of the judging team for went to an excellent podcast by Cait Macleod and another award winner was BRKIN Bread podcast with Sabrina Clarke produced by the excellent Chris Mitchell who is was great to bump into! Congratulations to all the nominees and winners 🏆🏆👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. Congrats also to Emma from on organising such a successful event which I know from experience is no easy feat!!!! Great to hang out with BBC history podcast expert and fellow judge 🥂 who is one of my fave people of all time!!!!

In addition to podcast production, Soundtruism also offers media production training and I’m particularly proud to offer media workshops to the brilliant Women’s Resource Centre that help a whole range of women’s charities working hard for the rights of minoritised women and women who are survivors of domestic violence. If you’re a journalist, then please check out the We Level Up guidelines that sets out the dos and donts when reporting on crimes involving s*xual assault and violence. Too often the portrayal relies on outdated conventions that prioritise and glamourise the perpetrators and pushing a blame emphasis on women. Headlines like “jilted husband killed screaming wife after she had an affair with his friend from the pub” are still being written! 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

This discussion was an honour to produce as the subject matter allowed insightful research into ‘s words oratory and writings. The resonance of the speech is powerful today as set out by the 2 guests, Rev Stephen A Green and Ayisha Irfan. I wanted to hear from both a Christian and Muslim who brought their own unique perspective on and in the context of their respective faiths. Host was the great Emmy award winning broadcaster Sherri Jackson from Birmingham, Alabama. Another production for the BBC. If you want to contact us for producing your podcast or documentary please go to the website to get in touch. Link in bio 👌🏽

Baptist Minister, Dr Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his ‘I Have A Dream’ speech on August 28th, 1963 to crowds of over 250,000 in Washington DC as part of ‘The Great March’ which called for jobs and freedom for African Americans. It helped spur the passage of the US Civil Rights Act of 1964. On the 60th anniversary of this legendary speech, the BBC’s Heart and Soul brings together a discussion with speakers from differing religious backgrounds and experiences to talk about how they have been influenced by his words. They discuss the details of his vision, the role of faith in securing social justice and in anti-racism protest today. Produced Soundtruism and die for broadcast in a few weeks 🙏🏽

Alex Collins BBC and former head National Prison Radio 📻 helped out in the podcast pitching workshop with the brilliant who is a qualified trainer and workshop educator at the University of Warwick. We had a really brilliant team leading the workshops at as there was an emphasis on supplying the pro tools necessary to get your podcast off the ground or making the one you’re doing sound better or just give you some creative ideas for the future. These were Active learning sessions that were interactive, got people talking and bouncing ideas 💡 in the breakout rooms. 👌🏽👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Thanks 🙏🏽 for this message and all the brilliant feedback received both during and after the Festival it was supposed to bring people together, be a shared safe learning space that is about collaborating and growing. I’m hoping it will become a regular fixture!!!! As always soundtruism is looking for partners and sponsors who want to help make the second step 👊🏽 our partners for 2023 were and and they were Ravi Bains and and our podcast mics 🎙️🎙️giveaway was courtesy of 🎙️🎙️special thanks as well to all our advisory board members- Harshad Mistry and Duncan Sedgewick thx also to the advice from

I am bigging myself up today cos I went to a conference yesterday that had probably ten times (probably more) the people, time and resources that I had to organise the Birmingham Podcast Festival and the results were very different. I spent time and thought and energy on bringing people together to create engaging conversations that you want to genuinely hear because it’s real and important and well ground breaking in a lot of ways. Creating the conditions for lightning ⚡️ moments. That’s what this conversation was between Marcus Ryder MBE, Shelina Janmohammed and Jade Benn on Listening back to it was even better. Don’t worry you too will get the chance to hear this again. Getting published soon 💪🏽

Delivered the second podcast microphone prize 🎙️to lucky winner today. We gave 2 away courtesy of on Hayley Rd in . Delighted to have headed this over and hopefully help get another podcast dream made a reality.

Do you want a Birmingham Podcast Festival T-shirt? We’ve got 5 left after the event, they are £12.99 each …all one-size (large) White. Hit us up here if you’re interested and we can get it posted out to you!

The Birmingham podcast festival is all about celebrating and platforming front and centre the brilliant super diversity of our city. Our voices matter and our stories are valuable and resonate globally. That’s why we started the festival with a bow 🙇‍♀️ to the amazing and it was a sincere highlight for me to intro a special video message from its co-host local brummie .m.syed … we will be releasing footage and audio from the day soon. Watch this space 👀👀👀

Can I just say how wonderful is. She’s talented, professional, interesting and her curiosity is infectious. She chaired a Birmingham Podcast Festival session that was wide-ranging in scope and deftly directed for max impact! All the guests and audience were engaged and well this session received a rapturous response. Thank you Satnam 🙏🏽🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️💯💯💯

is a STAR ⭐️ 🌟 💫 💯 she played a DJ set at and set the vibe just right thank you 🙏🏽

The power of podcasting for your business or brand getting started! So excited about this one and hosted by the amazing with guests Richard Miron and and

First speaker is ON giving her keynote speech as a podcaster SANGEETA PILLAI is BOSSING IT with her Masala Podcast repping for South Asian feminism!

Lauren & Liam have been busy prepping the Instagram Wall for Birmingham Podcast Festival TODAY!!!!! All your photos tagged with that give a follow, get entered into our competition to win a podcast microphone 🎙️ thx to

Eid Mubarak! 🌙

Wishing everybody celebrating a happy and blessed .

Thanks and team for letting me on to talk about . I ran through the day with some highlights and revealed some nuggets about some special additions we’ve got planned to get everyone into the festival vibe!! Register for tix via the link in the bio and see you soon 🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️

Line-up so far for Birmingham Podcast Festival. Look out for these posters around … more names to announce. This is a great get together to network, meet people and get inspired! If you’re a business thinking how a podcast might help you. If you’re a podcaster in the region. If you’re interested in podcasts and want to find out more! Just come # # Get you tix via the website link in the bio. If you’re anywhere near or even if you’re not , and you’re interested in podcasting or media then come along!!!!

ANNOUNCING OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER!!! original podcaster Sangeeta Pillai from Masala Podcast. Sangeeta will be sharing her podcasting journey as a South Asian woman among a “sea of white dudes talking about football”. Winner of multiple British Podcast Awards, Sangeeta has been described as a ‘one-woman powerhouse’ for her podcast which gives a platform to South Asian women to talk about anything they want, without shame or judgement such as s*x, feminism and mental health. Sangeeta has been featured in The Guardian, BBC, Cosmo, Stylist, Huff Post, Sunday Times & more. We are so psyched to be welcoming her to . She’s incredible and her podcasting insights and expertise are invaluable for anyone thinking of starting a podcast or moving up to professional meteoric levels!!!! Get your tickets now!!!!! LINK IN BIO