{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/659e0dac2b32fd00160481d3/678972dac2824244c28ed7e3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Art of Community Building with Corey Gumbs (Part 1)","description":"<p><strong>🎙️ Welcome to Season 3 of Beyond the Post!</strong> </p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Corey Gumbs, a podcast development strategist, community builder, and founder of the Black Podcasters Association (BPA). Corey shares his inspiring journey of creating a thriving community for Black podcast creators and professionals. He is also a Board Member of AIR (Association of Independents in Radio), working to support and advocate for independent media makers globally.</p><p><br></p><p>💡 <strong>Key Topics Covered:</strong></p><ul><li>Why community is essential for creators</li><li>Challenges of building and moderating a thriving community</li><li>The transition from free to paid membership</li><li>How BPA supports its members with workshops, resources, and networking opportunities</li><li>Tips for creators looking to build their own communities</li></ul><p><br></p><p>✨ Links &amp; Resources Mentioned:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.blackpodcastersassociation.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Black Podcasters Association:</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://blkpodnews.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Black Pod News:</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://airmedia.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AIR (Association of Independents in Radio):</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreygumbs/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Corey Gumbs’ LinkedIn:</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/coreygumbs/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Corey Gumbs on Instagram:</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theblackpodcastersassociation/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BPA Instagram</a>:&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe for Part 2 of this interview where Corey dives deeper into community-building strategies and his plans for the future!</p>","author_name":"Robb and Bodie"}