Collective Action and Financial Rewards
About this episode
Becky Mollenkamp discusses her journey in indie podcasting and the importance of community and monetization on one's own terms.
Ready to ditch the ‘perfect’ strategy? Dive into the messy world of indie podcasting where nuance, equity, and authenticity lead the way to building a powerful community and monetizing your fandom on your own terms Becky Mollenkamp is an independent podcaster and founder of the Feminist Podcasters Collective. In this episode she shares her journey of co-hosting Messy Liberation, a show that prioritizes nuance and equity over perfection, proving that you don't need a ‘strategic game plan’ to build a powerful community. We work out why Becky’s transcripts aren’t showing in the apps, and consider the expanding revenue opportunities on offer with TrueFans. We discuss: Embracing the Mess: Becky explains the philosophy behind Messy Liberation and how to strive for a better world while acknowledging the flawed systems we live in. The Power of the Collective: Discover how the Feminist Podcasters Collective grew to 50 independent shows by rejecting traditional network metrics in favour of equitable, sliding-scale support. Monetization for Indie Creators: Sam introduces eight ways podcasters can earn on TrueFans, including selling event tickets and merch and offering premium encrypted…
People in this episode
Hosts: Sam Sethi, Claire Waite Brown
Guest: Becky Mollenkamp
Topics covered
- indie podcasting
- community building
- monetization
- equity
- collective action
Keywords
- independent podcasting
- monetization
- Feminist Podcasters Collective
- community
- TrueFans
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Feminist Podcasters Collective, TrueFans
Books & works: Messy Liberation
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