The Power of Podcasting with Curtis James

In this episode, we chat with Curtis James, an accomplished podcaster, producer, writer, and presenter. Curtis shares his inspiring journey from his early days experimenting with music to his experiences with grassroots podcasting, the importance of authentic storytelling, and the impact of social inequality on education and creativity.Curtis talks in depth about his podcast Class Divide, how it came to fruition, and its aim to close the educational attainment gap in Brighton. The conversation also touches on the challenges of working-class representation in creative fields, the profound influence of teachers, public speaking anxiety, and the nuances of voice and accent in public perception. It’s a really fascinating conversation.Links:Class Divide funding page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/class-divide?utm_term=kvdD4pqj9Class Divide Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7dQGuWugM9x5HQzsh1pn8l?si=ggphFak-Qaaiqu4ZWym7eg&pi=dQKQscrtTZ2rH&nd=1&dlsi=1237a64362814c9400:00 Welcome to High Notes00:24 Introducing Curtis James02:12 Curtis's Early Influences05:25 First Record Deal Experience06:22 Working with Family07:19 Breaking into Radio10:52 Challenges and Barriers15:20 Creating Class Divide22:22 Reflecting on Podcast Success23:32 Impact of the Podcast on Local Policy25:14 The Power of Storytelling and Authenticity28:40 Accents and Public Speaking31:26 Embracing the Microphone38:52 Future Plans and Challenges43:50 Final Thoughts and FarewellRead the transcript here... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.