In this episode, we're shining a well deserved spotlight on an event that's celebrating some of the best voices behind the mic.

And they just so happen to be women.

Hi, I'm Amelia Knight, associate producer at Podnos Podcasting.

Yeah, I'm talking about the Women Podcasters Awards.

And if you've not heard of it, you've clearly been living under a wi fi deprived rock.

These awards are all about recognizing dating women who are smashing it in podcasting.

Whether they're telling us compelling stories, dropping industry knowledge, or making us laugh as though we cry.

Now, why should you care?

Besides the fact that women make up a massive chunk of podcast audiences, they're also leading the charge when it comes to innovative, relatable content.

And let's be honest, podcasting's been a bit of a boys club for far too long.

These awards are flipping the script, to use a pun.

Categories in the Women's Podcasters Awards cover everything from business and education to comedy and true crime.

Because let's face it, true crime is basically a national obsession at this point, an international obsession, in fact.

The judging panel is stacked with industry pros who know their stuff, ensuring that only the best of the best are going to be taking home the trophies.

And if you're sat there thinking, yeah, but I'm not a woman, so what's this all got to do with me?

Well, bucko, here it is.

Celebrating diverse voices makes podcasting better for all of us.

Different perspectives, fresh ideas.

And let's be real, sometimes women just tell better stories.

Now, if you're a female podcaster listening in to this episode, take this as your sign to throw your hat into the ring, imposter syndrome be damned.

If you're producing great content, you deserve the recognition.

And if you're not quite there yet, well, you know where to find pop master Neil for a little bit of coaching.

So here's your action item.

Go check out the nominated podcasts, support these creators, leave some reviews and share their shows.

And if you're inspired to enter yourself, you'll find the link in the episode description or go to Podmastery Co Women Awards.

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