Dominic Lawson on Storytelling and Podcasting

Chris chats with host, Dominic Lawson, from the Black Is America podcast and shares his passion for storytelling and the significance of highlighting African American history. We explore Dominic's journey into podcasting, the impactful episodes he's created, and his creative process for telling these stories. Dominic also provides valuable advice for emerging podcasters and discusses how understanding cultural heritage can inspire creative work. Key Discussion Points: • Podcast Origins: • Inspiration behind Black Is America • Personal journey shaping the podcast • Notable Episodes: • Memorable episode highlights • Storytelling techniques • Podcasting Challenges: • Uncovering and sharing lesser-known stories • Overcoming production and distribution barriers • Cultural Heritage: • Role in creative work • Encouraging creators to explore their backgrounds • Advice for Podcasters: • Tips for starting and maintaining a podcast • Amplifying underrepresented voices • Audience Engagement: • Connecting with listeners • Building a loyal audience • Future Goals: • Future aspirations for the podcast • Upcoming topics and projects • Dominic's Links: • https://ironickmedia.com/ • https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiclawson/ • Ihttps://www.instagram.com/therealdominiclawson/ Connect with Chris: • ALL LINKs: https://campsite.bio/chrisvaglio • YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUkLpKDUPP0TiLgYkog94A • Coaching for Creatives - https://www.rockitgrowthagency.com/ Subscribe & Follow: Don’t miss out! Subscribe to Creative Frequencies on your preferred podcast platform and follow us on social media for more updates and exclusive content.