Eboné Almon on Storytelling, Safe Spaces, and The Professional Homegirl Podcast

Parental Advisory: This episode contains explicit content, such as domestic violence and sexual content/references

In this episode of Heard! Afros and Audio, Eboné Almon, the visionary behind The Professional Homegirl podcast, shares her inspiring journey from dealing with personal loss to creating a safe space for women and men to share their profound and often untold stories.

Eboné talks about her reasons for starting the podcast, how she keeps it authentic and impactful, and the importance of sharing vulnerability. She also talks about her experiences with major networks, the success stories of her impactful episodes, and her future aspirations for the podcast. Throughout the conversation, Eboné emphasizes the power of community, resilience, and the transformative effect of storytelling.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:17 Inspiration Behind the Professional Homegirl Podcast 03:19 Creating a Safe Space for Guests 04:48 Handling Emotional Stories and Personal Impact 06:58 Breakthrough with Black Effect Podcast Network 11:58 Consistency and Audience Engagement 13:02 Listener Feedback and Impact 20:01 Finding and Sharing Unique Stories 23:29 The Power of Storytelling in Marginalized Communities 24:46 Reflecting on Six Seasons and 310 Episodes 25:38 Launching the Men’s Series 26:39 Podcasting Tips and Lessons Learned 28:16 Personal and Professional Growth Through Podcasting 30:25 Exploring New Series and Topics 32:59 Balancing Vulnerability and Boundaries 37:27 Future Aspirations for the Professional Homegirl Podcast 39:45 Support Systems and Community 43:37 Final Thoughts and How to Connect

Listen to Professional Homegirl podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-professional-homegirl-podcast/id1448909256

To learn more about Eboné Almon, host of Professional Homegirl podcast visit https://www.thephgpodcast.com follow Eboné https://www.instagram.com/thephgpodcast

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