PhD social anthropologist, podcaster, and mum of 2 small children. Originally from Chicago, now living in Edinburgh.

Amber is Content is Queen's Studio and Production Manager. She is the programme lead for their flagship Micro-Grant for Podcasters Programme providing pastoral and production support during the programme. Amber has worked with big named brands including BBC, Hello Magazine, Rouleur, WeTransfer, Jetty Films, Sotheby's, The Digital Fairy, and Little Dot Studios. Amber won Editor of the Year at the inaugural Audio Awards in 2024 and went on to be selected as the Radio Academy's ReelWorld 30 under 30.

Ana Xavier is a multilingual, award-winning podcast strategist and marketer empowering global creators to grow, monetize, and lead. As founder of The Podcast Space and international speaker, she's coached women, minorities, and multilingual businesses worldwide to increase engagement, secure sponsorships, and become unstoppable industry voices.

CEO, Media Personality, Podcast Host/ Producer and Founder

at The Claudes SEN Law Campaign | Shinespot Light Cultivating Awareness Podcast

Award-winning social justice advocate, sustainability leader, entrepreneur and podcast host. He champions inclusion, disability rights, education and environmental action, using media and public speaking to amplify underrepresented voices.

Cambria is a Welsh writer and producer/director and BAFTA-nominated executive producer. She co-created the award winning, chart topping audio series UP IN SMOKE starring Mei Mac and Adam Buxton, and her most recent drama OUT OF TIME airs on BBC Radio4 in October. Cambria also works across digital and documentary.

Cass Denton is an audio producer who has worked on award-winning shows for broadcasters and independent production companies for more than a decade. Passionate about storytelling, Cass's work spans radio, podcasts, audiobooks and live events, from community projects to major broadcasters, brands and news organisations.

Chloe Sackur is a graduate of the Podcasting MA at City St George’s. She won Student Journalist of the Year at the CRN Awards, and is a Charles Parker Prize nominee. She has produced R4 dramas for Almost Tangible and co-produces Total 90s Recall.

Claire Tavernier is a chair and non-executive director in media and technology. She is the Chair of the Film and TV Charity and Charity Digital, and co-hosts The Media Beat Podcast.

Host of Creativity Found and the limited series Podcasting 2.0 in Practice. Co-host and producer of Creators from TrueFans. Head of Community at TrueFans, the podcast app and hosting platform that makes it easy for listeners to discover and interact with shows and for podcasters to build community and earn from their audience.

Clare Laxton is the creator and host of Killer In The Family podcast, a true crime podcast exploring cases on men who kill their families. She is a PhD researcher at the University of Leeds School of Law examining multi-agency responses to domestic abuse and coercive control.

Damien is CEO and Co-Founder of Podomedy, the award-winning comedy podcast network championing indie creators and original formats. He helps funny podcasters sharpen their shows, grow audiences and navigate the industry.

Audio expert who has worked in radio and podcasting since 1992. As The Media Mentor help people with their media careers.

Derric Holland is a podcast host, storyteller, and independent media creator with a passion for amplifying authentic voices. As the creator of Built Different and founder of FreqVault Radio, he champions independent artists, creators, and community-driven content while fostering meaningful conversations through podcasting, radio, and digital media.

Ed Morrish is a Rose d'Or-winning audio producer who has been running Lead Mojo Productions since 2020.

Elaine Gregersen is a podcaster, writer and mentor. She co-hosts the TV and film podcast The Honeymoon Period and is passionate about championing independent voices through audio storytelling.

I am a South Jersey-based author who publishes his daily podcast review and trends e-publication —Ear Worthy — on several platforms, including Blogger, Substack, ManyStories, Medium, Tumblr, and Vocal. Ear Worthy is a platform dedicated to supporting independent podcasts and podcasters. Each year, the publication, through its organizational structure, awards the BEST OF… in independent podcasts via The Ear Worthy Awards.

Halina Rifai is an award-winning podcast and audio producer in Scotland. Her credits include BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio 4, The Ferret, Mental Health Foundation and The Big Light. Her focus is systemic inequalities, human rights and mental health.

At Rusty Quill, Hattie works on advertising, sales, merchandise, marketing, social media and anything else that comes her way. Her background is in the book industry, having worked as a bookseller and at a publishing company.

Helen Parker is Managing Director and Co-Founder of Strange Magic Studios. An agency that develops and makes podcasts, AND releases them to be an award winning success. She has worked with the top commissioners worldwide including BBC, Audible, Global, APM and top brands such as TUI, adidas, Net-a-Porter, Vogue and Unicef.

With a background spanning BBC events, marketing and creative businesses, Holly Hourihan is passionate about connecting stories with audiences. At Podspike, she champions independent creators and grows audiences for podcasts and brands, keeping the client voice central to every campaign.

Jemma met Josie at Bristol University forming a comedy double-act & sketch group, The Secret Gardeners. They were Funny Women Awards finalists 2004. Their podcast Shelly & The Can-Do Kids launched in 2023. Winners Podcast of the Year (IPA 2025) Children’s Podcast (IPA 2025) Finalists (BPA 2024 IWPA 2024).

John McBlain is an award-winning producer, educator, and podcasting expert based in Ayrshire. As owner and showrunner of Jon-san Media, a versatile digital media company, he specialises in podcast production, audio journalism, music composition, and innovative productions for creators, charities, and educational institutions. www.jonsanmedia.com

Josie & Jemma met at Bristol University forming a comedy double-act & sketch group, The Secret Gardeners. They were Funny Women Awards finalists 2004. Their podcast Shelly & The Can-Do Kids launched in 2023. Winners Podcast of the Year (IPA 2025) Children’s Podcast (IPA 2025) Finalists (BPA 2024 IWPA 2024).

Kevin Field is a UK communications specialist and long‑time audio producer, working across radio, podcasting and community media. He leads comms for the London Prisons Group and supports national organisations with branding, events and accessible messaging. His work focuses on storytelling that connects, informs and strengthens communities.

Keyari Page is an award-winning podcaster, audio producer, and content strategist. She helps podcast creators grow, monetise, and refine their brand voice through strategic storytelling, partnerships, and audience-focused content across events and digital platforms.

Latoya Austin is a London based freelancer covering travel, lifestyle, film and wine. Her words can be found in Golden Globes, Decanter, Sundance Institute, Movie Marker and more. She has been a jury member for SR Socially Relevant Film Festival.

Lucy Patterson is an award-winning podcast host, longevity innovation strategist and champion of curiosity. Through A Beginner's Guide to Design Thinking and The Long Game, she explores bigger questions and better ways to live, work and age.

Maria is the Associate Editor of Film Stories, creating written, audio and video content about film and TV. She has been writing about film for over 10 years and has a BA in Film and TV Studies. She loves horror movies, the gorier the better!

I have spent 30 years working in Audio. From first jobs playing in taped shows to producing and presenting shows for both commercial radio and the BBC. I ran Amazing Radio for 5 years. I now work in Audio for the BBC, Bauer and Soundtrak Radio. My other clients include TBI Media and Care Radio.

Hi! I'm Megan Hayward, Podcast & Social Producer at editaudio! I'm also a creative audio freelancer, and run Bristol Sounds Good- a casual network for south west based audio creatives.

Nat Doig is the writer, presenter and producer of the multi award winning podcast Weird in the Wade. Nat’s career pivot into podcasting came at the age of 49, though she had been listening to podcasts for many years. She enjoys many genres but in particular true crime, the paranormal and history.

Founder of Podknows Podcasting and 30+ years in the audio industry, uploading podcast content since 2001.

Former world traveller who now edits multitudes of podcasts on daily basis, sometimes even my own! Any other time is spent at the cinema or gigs!

Named on the UK Audio Academy’s 30 Under 30 list for 2025. I am an award-winning narrative producer and the Head of Narrative at Stak.

Patrick heads up client relations for Podcast Discovery, the UK's leading podcast marketing agency, focusing on growing shows for the likes of Sony, Jampot, the Financial Times and Sky News

Raj is a multi award winning Producer with a portfolio spanning producing audio for BBC Radio, podcasts for brands and talent, creating record breaking digital content for ITV and producing live events alongside Netflix. She's also an indie podcaster (Almost 40, Thank You Next) and won an ARIA for co-hosting BBC R1's The Reality Tea.

Sangeeta Pillai is is recognised as a leading voice for South Asian feminism globally. Her Masala Podcast has won 6 British Podcast Awards, 1 Audio Production Award & Spotify SoundUp 2018 award. Sangeeta has been featured extensively in the press: BBC Radio, Guardian, Metro, Cosmopolitan, Evening Standard, Stylist, Eastern Eye to Huffington Post.

Stella is YouTube’s lead for podcasting & news partnerships in the UK. She manages relationships with leading podcast companies, broadcasters & publishers.

Founder of MIC, a podcast production and training company for good eggs, and MIC’s Podcast Club, a global community for indie podcasters. Producer, speaker and champion for podcasting that’s a little less podcast bro, a little more people.

Founder of The Zoder Collective. Career in media helping brands find their voice across strategy and communications. One of The Drum's Top 100 Super Marketers. I love work that's brave enough to be different and keeps audiences coming back.