Seizing Opportunity in Podcasting: An Interview with Dominic Lawson

In this engaging interview, Talib Jasir, founder of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival and Vanguard Podcast Network, chats with Dominic Lawson, an award-winning podcaster, audio professional, and member of the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts.

Dominic shares his journey into podcasting, starting from writing a business blog to founding his podcasts such as ‘Start-Up Life’, ‘Recovery Replay’, and ‘Black is America’.

He also unravels what inspired him to create narratives centered on personal recovery journeys, and lesser-known African American figures.

Dominic emphasizes the importance of adopting a focused and intentional approach in podcasting rather than concentrating solely on download numbers. He advises on how podcast success can be defined beyond the numbers and previews the upcoming season of ‘Black is America’.  00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:01 Journey into Podcasting 03:13 The Evolution of Podcasting 05:44 The Power of Storytelling in Podcasts 14:17 The Art of Interviewing 17:27 The Impact of Recovery Replay Podcast 24:38 The Value of Educational Podcasts 25:17 The Power of Consistency in Podcasting 25:47 The Therapeutic Impact of Podcasting 26:30 Switching Gears: The Influence of Interactive and Visual Arts 28:49 The Importance of Awards and Recognition 34:05 The Impact of Podcasting on Personal Life 37:30 The Future of Black is America Podcast 40:24 Defining Success in Podcasting Beyond Numbers 44:06 Future Trends in Podcasting 47:07 Acknowledging the Team Behind the Success 48:08 Closing Remarks and Future Events