The Blk Powerhouse Podcast
Welcome to The Blk Powerhouse Podcast, where we explore the publishing industry through the lens of Black voices. Whether you’re a writer, author, publisher, bookseller, librarian, or book influencer, this podcast is for anyone navigating the world of books—from the page to the bookshelf and beyond. We’ll tackle everything from how to break into the industry, to building lasting careers, to making meaningful connections in an ever-evolving field—and, most importantly, how we, as Black people in this space, can work together to create the equitable changes we need to see.
- Update frequency
- every 17 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 6
- Years Active
- 2025
Building an Award Winning Press with Valerie Brandes Founder of Jacaranda Books
I had the pleasure of interviewing Valerie Brandes, Founder & CEO of Jacaranda Books, a Black-owned independent publishing company based in London.
In our conversation, Valerie shares her journey of s…
Books, Therapy & Influencer Transparency with Wale Okerayi
In this episode of The Blk Powerhouse podcast, I’m joined by Wale Okerayi — licensed therapist, book influencer, and speaker at The Blk Powerhouse Summit. We talk about her journey blending literatur…
Writing in Community: Camari Carter Hawkins on Writing Circles & Building a Press
Camari Carter Hawkins — author, and founder of Audacious Writers Circle & Mama’s Kitchen Press — joins us to talk about why so many writers struggle to finish their books and how community can be the…
How to Plan a Publishing Conference: Inside The Blk Powerhouse Summit
This week on The Blk Powerhouse Podcast, Leah dives into the world of event and conference planning, sharing the behind-the-scenes journey of creating The Blk Powerhouse Summit—a gathering that unit…
Publicity That Works: Helena Brantley on Grassroots Book Marketing
In today's episode, I sat down with Helena Brantley, a seasoned communications professional who left corporate publishing to launch her own boutique publicity firm, Red Pencil Publicity + Marketing. …
Secrets to a Long-Lasting Publishing Career with Malaika Adero
This episode highlights the challenges and triumphs of Black voices in the publishing industry, featuring insights from Malaika about her journey from an HBCU student to a seasoned publishing profess…