Podcast Editors Mastermind Creators & Guests

Carrie Caulfield Arick tells stories with sound. She's worked on many notable indie and network productions as a podcast engineer, dialogue editor, story producer, and sound designer. She co-produces and co-hosts Podcast Editors Mastermind and is a co-founder of the female podcast editors community, Just Busters.

Daniel Abendorth started out podcasting in 2015 where he quickly podfaded. However, he loved the production side of things and became a full-time editor in 2017.

Bryan Entzminger is the owner of Top Tier Audio, a podcast production company. He's also the founder of the Hindy Users (Unofficial) group for Hindenburg users on Facebook, and a co-host of Podcast Editors Mastermind — a podcast focused on the business side of podcast editing. He loves sharing the lessons he’s learned from his struggles and others he's met along the way so that you can have a podcast that you’re proud of without letting editing take over your life.

Jennifers career in podcasting began in broadcasting, as a volunteer call screener turned traffic reporter on a small community radio station. She eventually became the production manager, a podcast producer, and a co-host. The small station was purchased by a larger group and she became a freelance podcast editor. Jennifer currently hosts, edits, and produces a podcast, The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, which encourages entrepreneurs to share not only their expertise but their stories and their hearts. ​She believes that every person has a unique message which can positively impact the world.She believes that podcasters deserve to present themselves as authorities in their spheres with a professional sounding show.​She believes that listeners deserve to hear the message without being distracted by the audio quality.

Steve Stewart is a professional Podcast Editor, runs the world's largest community of Podcast Editors, and co-founded the Podcast Editors Conference and Podcast Editors Academy.In 2010, Steve Stewart created a podcast to promote his financial coaching business. Then, in 2016, he started editing for his peers - which he quickly turned into a career.Today, Steve produces 20 episodes a week for podcasts like the Stacking Benjamins Show, Afford Anything, and Military Money Show.Using the experience from his own show, and all the behind-the-scenes work for his 20ish clients, Steve teaches others how to make better podcasts.On top of all that, Steve founded the Podcast Editors Club, with over 8,500 members, and co-founded the Podcast Editor Academy - which helps individuals build their own podcast services business. If you’re looking for help with your podcast, Steve is there to support!

Jessica Kupferman is an internet and digital marketing pioneer who helps content creators grow and monetize a loyal, rabid fan base through understanding connection and the power of influence. She has worked on the branding and messaging for large corporations such as Comcast and Subaru, as well as with hundreds of bloggers, podcasters and online entrepreneurs, by teaching personality-driven social media and sales strategy. She is the co-host and co-founder of the She Podcasts brand, which currently supports over 10,000 female podcasters and has a digital marketing reach of over 50,000 content creators. She started a podcast advertising agency, JK Media Agency, in 2015 and then sold in 2017 to pursue her passion for helping independent podcasters create connection and step into their influence. Currently, she is the Head of Marketing for Rebel Base Media and loves helping their members prepare for success in podcasting.

Bethany Meadows is the president of Vertical Solutions Media.

Owner of Ironed Out Media

Podcast Editor & Manager supporting Financial Advisors, Real Estate Investors, and other financially-minded small business owners in getting their "voice" heard. Whether that means creating a podcast they're proud to share, implementing an SEO-friendly blog production plan, managing the post-production and editing for their YouTube channel or drafting weekly newsletters, I'm here for it! I love coordinating the moving parts and taking techy tasks off your plate so you can work ON your business instead of IN your business!

Mark Deal is the organizer of Podcast Atlanta.

Tanner Campbell is a Philosophy Communicator and the Producer & Host of the Practical Stoicism podcast. Previously Tanner has filled the roles of Media Consultant, Strategic Advisor (PODZ, acq by Spotify), Chief Content Officer (Ghostcast), Owner & Audio Engineer (Portland Pod, Guthtaigh Studios, Secular Programming), online instructor, and consultant to various startups.Tanner is also the author of "Seven Days in Haiti" (Amazon, Winter 2012), and co-author of "What is Stoicism?" (New World Library, Fall 2024).

Podcast industry expert, podcasting educator, podcasts advocate, and award-winning podcaster

Tony is the owner of Appaloosa Media. Appaloosa Media is a digital production company that specializes in podcasts. Tony has produced podcasts such as Liberty On Point, Liberty Homestead, Appaloosa, The BOSS Podcast, Transformation Matters, and many others. He has been involved with the editing of Run With It and others. Tony has helped to launch several podcasts.

Marcus dePaula is a professional audio engineer, podcast producer, and founder of the Podcast Audio Lab. He spent ten years working in sound reinforcement for major concerts and live TV events all over the world, and then five years installing professional recording studios in the Nashville area. After “retiring” from the music industry in 2010 to found Mixtus Media with his wife, Jenn Hanson-dePaula, he has built more than 70 websites for independent creatives and small businesses. Podcasting allows Marcus to use his passion for audio with his experience creating websites to help people build their online audience using digital media that stands out.

Britany Felix found her life and career dramatically change for the better after launching her first podcast in 2016. As a Podcast Launch Consultant, she now helps coaches and consultants launch their own podcast as way to build brand awareness and generate new leads for their business.

Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Canada to immigrant parents, Mary was told to stay quiet, even when she was laughing, and not ruffle any feathers. Today, Mary gives women self-confidence with their voice because she felt that she didn't have one growing up.After working in radio for 20 years, she struck out on her own and founded Organized Sound Productions, a podcast production and consulting company. Mary Chan is a Podcast Strategist, Voice Coach, and Voice-Over Artist who believes in empowering women to find their voice. She collaborates with women entrepreneurs and women led-organizations who want to invest in creating a professional-sounding podcast to grow their brand while eliminating the overwhelm that comes with producing a podcast. She offers podcast consulting, editing, voice coaching or serving as her client's voice as a Voice-Over Artist. But it's when she gets to show women how to use their voice to build awareness, credibility & influence, that's the best part of what she does. It's how they build authority for their business and Mary gets to keep working to empower more women to tell their stories through the power of their natural voice.

Chris Curran is the Founder and Lead Instructor of the Podcast Engineering School and host of The Podcast Engineering Show. He also currently produces or has produced podcasts for Forbes, Dun & Bradstreet, Johnson & Johnson, ePlus Technology, AAPD, as well as select business authors including Pamela S. Harper, Dr. Dan Peters, Laura Shin, Dr. Laura Mattia, and Erik Townsend.Chris has previously been on staff at some of the most prestigious recording facilities in the world: The Hit Factory, The Soundtrack Group, and Quad Recording.He has many album credits including engineer, producer or assistant engineer roles on projects with Foreigner, Sarah McLachlan, MC Hammer, Itzhak Perlman, Naughty by Nature, Ice Cube, Jeff Buckley, Philip Bailey, Biohazard, God Street Wine, Biggie Smalls, Puffy, Heavy D., Helmet, Monster Magnet, Nuno Bettencourt, Onyx, Quicksand, Savatage and many others.Chris is also the founder of Fractal Recording (a complete podcast production solution for mid-to-large companies), host of several podcasts including The Podcast Engineering Show and The Mystic Show, as well as author of Leap Beyond Your Limits. When not working, Chris facilitates retreats and meetups with Pause Your Life, and enjoys hiking.