Many spoken word artists, podcasters, voice talents, and other audio creatives pour their hearts into their craft but often struggle to figure out how to earn from it. For those just starting out, the idea of making money from creative work can feel distant or confusing.

Whether you're a podcaster, voiceover artist, or spoken word performer, this free community session will walk you through realistic, actionable steps to turn your audio skills into income.

This is your opportunity to learn, connect, and move from passion to profit, one smart step at a time.

As a new podcaster or voiceover artist, navigating the audio industry can be daunting. With so many talented artists vying for attention, it's easy to make mistakes that can hinder your success. In this informative and engaging session, we'll explore the most common mistakes new podcasters and voiceover artists make, and provide practical tips and strategies for avoiding them.

Whether you're struggling to find your unique voice, grappling with technical issues, or unsure how to grow your audience, this session will offer valuable insights and advice to help you overcome these challenges and achieve your goals. By the end of this session, you'll have a clear understanding of the mistakes to avoid and the strategies to implement in order to succeed in the creative audio industry.

In today's fast-paced and competitive spoken word industry, establishing a strong brand and marketing strategy is crucial for standing out and achieving success. As a spoken word artist, your brand is an extension of your artistry, values, and unique voice. It's what sets you apart from others, attracts new audiences, and helps you build a loyal following. However, building a powerful brand and marketing strategy can be overwhelming, especially for emerging artists.

In this session, we'll explore the importance of branding and marketing for spoken word artists, and provide practical tips and strategies for building a strong online presence, growing your audience, and taking your spoken word career to the next level. Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your existing brand, this session will provide valuable insights and advice to help you establish a powerful brand that showcases your unique voice and style.

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Hangout with APVA as we discuss "The Business of Voice: Navigating Contracts, Rates, and Client Relationships."

You'll learn the ins and outs of voiceover contracts, how to protect your interests, how to set competitive rates that reflect your worth as a voice artist, and strategies for building and maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships with clients.

Hangout with APVA as we launch the African voices script repository and talk about the importance of utilizing script libraries for your voice portfolio.

Hangout with APVA is back! 🎉

Understanding intellectual property (IP) is crucial for you as an audio creative to protect your work and ensure you receive recognition and compensation for your efforts, we will be talking about these things and more!💃

Did you know there's an incredible storytelling tool at your fingertips that remains largely untapped?

In today's digital landscape, podcasts have emerged as a popular and influential medium for storytelling. Unfortunately, many nonprofits are missing out on this incredible opportunity or simply don't know where to begin.

It's time to discover the power of podcasting and why your organization needs to jump on board.

In this captivating session, Bidemi unveils the secrets to crafting compelling narratives that resonate with your audience, while exploring the unique opportunities podcasting presents for nonprofits. Learn how to connect with your community, raise awareness about your cause, and inspire action through the captivating medium of podcasting.

By using a creative viewpoint, APVA commemorates Africa Day on May 25, 2023 through it's maiden edition, dedicated to audio creatives.

Utukufu presents an incredible opportunity to lead impact-driven conversations, strengthen the audio-creative sector, and have a fantastic relationship with host communities like ours, which will foster connections between youths across Africa and the world at large.

Thought leaders, activists, campaigners, podcasters, and spoken word artists are a few examples of creative individuals and entities who push the envelope, challenging stereotypes and reimagining the African narrative for audiences around the world.

APVA aspires to elevate African voices, highlight the admirable inventive efforts of its youth, and motivate us to own and be united in our accomplishments and challenges through the most exciting, educational, and engaging dialogues about Africa.

The Utukufu initiative has achieved a significant milestone in promoting African poetry, fostering cultural exchange, and nurturing the next generation of literary talents by providing a platform that embraces and celebrates the diverse voices of African audio creatives.

This collective action and engagement reflect the resounding success of the Utukufu contest, setting the stage for a bright future of African poetry appreciation and creativity.

Visit https://utukufu.apva.africa/ to learn more

Find the winners of the poetry contest here: https://utukufu.apva.africa/winners/

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Are you an audio creative, such as a voiceover artist or podcaster, looking to safeguard your intellectual property rights?

Listen to this informative webinar on the importance of understanding intellectual property law in the audio industry.

Through the beauty and power of language, our guest has captured the essence of the human experience and brought it to life on the page.

This is your chance to witness their talent first-hand and gain a deeper understanding of the world around us.

Be prepared to be moved and inspired as our guest shares their insights on life, love, loss, and everything in between.