Podcast - Elevating Local Entrepreneur Stories and Expert Insights

Written By Stephanie Kissel

The Situation

We wanted a way to connect directly with entrepreneurs and give them access to real stories, expert advice, and community connection in a portable format. Podcasting offered a way to reach people where they were, on their own schedule.

What I Did

I produced and launched the Supportedly podcast from concept to publication.

Content and Guest Strategy

  • Planned and scripted episodes to address common startup challenges and growth topics

  • Invited guests from across the ecosystem including founders, support leaders, and investors

Production Oversight

  • Managed recording, editing, and publishing workflows

  • Worked with freelance audio editors and internal team members to maintain quality

Distribution and Promotion

  • Launched across all major podcast platforms and integrated episodes into the blog and resource library

  • Coordinated promotion with partner organizations and regional media

The Results

  • Released two full podcast seasons

  • Reached thousands of listeners across Western NC and beyond

  • Became a tool ESOs used to share founder insights and local stories

  • Expanded the voice and visibility of the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

Stephanie Kissel
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