Podcasts are extremely popular as of late—and for good reason! Through this auditory medium, people can listen in to conversations with experts to learn, laugh, join a community, and ultimately, be inspired! There are plenty of podcasts out there suited for any niche, and that certainly includes entrepreneurship.
Here are 8 podcasts to help enrich you along your entrepreneurship journey, featuring both local and international productions as well as personal recommendations from the AWE team!
Akimbo, by Seth Godin
Akimbo is a podcast from Seth Godin, a guiding light in the marketing community. In this show, he delves into culture in all of its forms, with undertones of marketing, entrepreneurship and a dash of mystery.
“Seth is one of my business crushes. He is the author of 19 international bestsellers including Tribes, Purple Cow, Linchpin, The Dip, and This Is Marketing. He writes daily at Seth's Blog, which is one of the most popular blogs in the world.
Akimbo is an interesting mix of culture, marketing, and doing things that matter. I find Seth's episodes to be thoughtful, observant, and honest. He doesn't interview guests, which I like. Though he does answer his audience's questions at the end of each episode.” - Jen Horvath, Business Advisor
Let’s Do Coffee
Presented by NAIT’s Mawji Centre, Let’s Do Coffee interviews local entrepreneurs about their undertakings, not shying away from deep dives into the challenges, questions, and even fears that come with entrepreneurial ventures.
The Get It Girl Radio
This podcast is a community created by photographer and entrepreneur Nicole Constante. While on the air, Nicole provides mindset tips, personal development tools and growth strategies in collaboration with women in leadership positions.
“I love Get it Girl Radio podcasts…they have lots I’ve listened to but the most recent is Lessons Learned From the First Year of Being a Full Time Business Owner featuring Joanne Bartolome, an AWE speaker and client.
Get it Girl Radio in general has a lot of very useful and interesting topics for women to build their resilience and confidence, whether or not they are business owners.” - Kiran Sagoo, Program Lead
The Inner Circle, by Carrie Doll
Carrie Doll, former journalist and storyteller extraordinaire, extends her passion for “the interview” into a podcast filled with powerful stories and impactful messages. Hosting a new guest every week, Carrie encourages experts, entrepreneurs, and creatives alike to share their journeys and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. She’s even featured our very own CEO, Marcela Mandeville!
Creative Processing with Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Put simply, Joseph Gordon-Levitt chats with a cross-section of various creatives and asks: how do you do what you do? Creativity, in any shape or form, is something that touches everyone, particularly entrepreneurs, and Joseph’s questions inspire guests to reveal the nitty-gritty of their creative careers.
“My podcast recommendation is a bit atypical and it’s “Creative Processing with Joseph Gordon-Levitt”. It’s a podcast that explores questions around creativity through interviews with exciting guests from various backgrounds like scientists, entrepreneurs, musicians and much more. My favourite episode is the one with Jessica Alba, actress and co-founder of The Honest Company.
I’d recommend this podcast because it’s a fun listen for women entrepreneurs who place an importance on being creative and look for the creativity within anything that they do.” - Fatima Mohamed, Marketing Assistant
Don’t Call Me a Guru, by Linda Hoang
Another homegrown podcast from right here in Alberta, Don’t Call Me a Guru hosted by YEG content creator Linda Hoang takes up the ins and outs of social media strategy. Linda helps listeners navigate the ever-changing world of social media, highlighting trends to be aware of, and changemakers using social in unique ways to reach their communities.
Unlocking Us with Brené Brown
Brené Brown, an expert on all things courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy, shares her expertise in “conversations that unlock the deeply human part of who we are, so that we can live, love, parent, and lead with more courage and heart.”
“I really like the podcast: Unlocking Us with Brene Brown because she interviews a whole range of people who have different experiences in life. Also, it challenges you to think about your life in a different perspective.” - Nicole Cayanan, Financing Specialist.
What Next: TBD
TBD explores the ever-changing tech industry, colliding with hot-topics and taking on controversies without a flinch. The world of tech can seem like a mystery looking from the outside in—this podcast provides a clear view into the future.
BONUS: The Fab Collective
The Fab Collective, by Edmonton entrepreneur and AWE client Christine (Fab) Channer, shares important conversations about entrepreneurship, mental health, social justice, lifestyle topics, and so much more!
Podcasts are an excellent way to connect with an audience, create value-added content, and share expertise as a thought-leader in your community. Even in the busy life of an entrepreneur, they provide inspiration, new perspectives, and entertainment in an accessible, on-the-go format. We hope you find value in the recommendations above, and please feel free to recommend your favourites, too!
