Building Community Through Podcasting | Sista Brunch on Culture, Sisterhood & Storytelling

In Episode 13 of Heard! Afros & Audio Interview Series, host Talib Jasir speaks with Fanshen Cox, Charlie T. Savage, and Ashanti Groves, the creators of Sista Brunch to explore how intentional conversation builds community through podcasting. This episode centers the power of Black women-led audio platforms, the responsibility of holding space in public dialogue, and the balance between creativity, entrepreneurship, and sisterhood. From documenting lived experiences to sustaining meaningful conversations over time, this discussion highlights how podcasting becomes both archive and connective tissue. Talib and the Sista Brunch team discuss growth, collaboration, visibility, and what it means to create something rooted in culture while navigating expansion. The conversation offers insight for podcasters, creators, and anyone building community through media. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 05:00 The Origin of Sista Brunch 10:00 Creating Space for Honest Conversations 15:00 Sisterhood, Entrepreneurship, and Balance 20:00 Building Community Through Podcasting 25:00 Challenges of Visibility and Growth 30:00 The Responsibility of Holding Space 35:00 Collaboration and Expanding the Platform 40:00 Lessons Learned in Podcasting 45:00 The Future of Sista Brunch 50:00 Final Reflections and Where to Connect Subscribe to Heard! Afros & Audio Interview Series on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred streaming platform. Leave a review to support the show and help new listeners discover these conversations. To learn more about Sista Brunch visit: https://www.sistabrunch.com To donate to Season 7 of Sista Brunch: https://givebutter.com/sistabrunch Subscribe to TruJuLoMedia https://www.youtube.com/@TruJuLoMedia Join the Sista Brunch Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/sistabrunch Follow on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/sistabrunchpodcast  https://www.facebook.com/sistabrunchpodcast 🎧 Listen on YouTube or your preferred streaming platform. 💬 Leave a comment sharing what resonated with you. 📌 Subscribe for more conversations with creators shaping the future of audio.