Building the Black Podcasters Association: A Conversation with Founder, Corey Gumbs

In this episode of Pondering Thoughts, host K. Wilkes welcomes Corey Gumbs, founder of the Black Podcasters Association (BPA), to discuss his journey into podcasting, the challenges and triumphs of founding BPA, and the importance of community and advocacy in the podcasting space. Corey shares his personal story, insights on monetization, and the vision for BPA's future, highlighting how his musical family background influenced his path.HighlightsCorey Gumbs started podcasting in the early 2000s, inspired by the potential of the internet and his family's musical influence.Growing up in a family with a rich musical heritage, Corey was exposed to jazz and hip hop, which shaped his creative journey.The Black Podcasts Association was founded to support, advocate, and educate black podcasters.Corey emphasizes the importance of community and building relationships in the podcasting space.Monetization should be considered from the start of a podcasting journey.Corey shares insights on the challenges of pricing and providing value to the community.The BPA aims to be a global institution supporting black creators worldwide.He highlights the importance of authenticity and not following trends in content creation.Corey encourages creators to embrace failure as a learning opportunity.The BPA's mission is to provide a safe space for black creators to grow and succeed.Chapters00:02:02 - Introduction and Corey's Journey00:04:27  -  Discovering Podcasting00:14:41 -  Building the Black Podcasts Association00:34:17 -  Mission and Challenges of BPA00:44:34 -  Monetization and Community Building00:54:16 -  Vision for the Future01:00:00 - Closing ThoughtsGuest Info:Black Podcasters AssociationWebsite: https://store.blackpodcastersassociation.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblackpodcastersassociation/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlackPodcastersAssociationCorey GumbsWebsite: https://www.coreygumbs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreygumbs/?hl=enLike what you heard?  Share with others and follow us @ponderingthoughtspodcast Instagram