From A Dream To Reality: The Podcast Journey of Latrice Sampson Richards

In this Afros & Audio’s Black History Month interview series, Talib Jasir, CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, engages in a deep conversation with Latrice Sampson Richards, an accomplished podcast producer and mental health clinician.

Discussing her journey as a mental health therapist to an award-winning podcast producer, the significance of intertwining mental health into her creative process, and the substantial personal impact certain projects have had on her life, Richards emphasizes the importance of authenticity in podcasting.

The conversation also shines a light on her live show and event production work while touching on the close-knit community within the Black podcasting space.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:46 Journey from Mental Health Counselor to Podcast Producer 01:00 Incorporating Mental Health into Podcasting 01:31 The Power of Asking Questions 02:33 Transitioning into Podcasting 03:32 Creativity in Podcasting 05:29 Podcasting as a Healing Art 07:01 The Journey of Pod Melanin 07:08 Creating Immersive Live Events 07:52 The Power of Community in Podcasting 09:29 The Healing Power of Podcasting 15:43 Collaborations in the Podcasting Industry 20:02 The Importance of Recognizing Black Podcasters 28:50 The Importance of Authenticity in Podcasting 29:36 The Role of Audio Quality in Podcasting 31:09 The Power of Community in Podcasting 32:15 Memorable Moments in Event Production 37:26 The Impact of the ‘Black HIV in the South’ Project 45:53 The Power of Connections in the Podcasting Industry 52:34 Advice for Aspiring Podcasters and Audio Professionals 56:22 Closing Remarks and Contact Information