In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans speaks with Ana Oghogho—Podcast Producer, Brand Strategist, and founder of Adode Media, The BLK Pod Collective, and the BLK Pod Festival—about her journey from healthcare to building a thriving podcast community and creative agency, overcoming burnout while balancing multiple ventures, the challenges of business development and team management, and her experiences with event planning, sponsorships, and evolving her business model to align with her vision.

In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, I’m joined by Yhane Washington Smith, the writer and creator behind acclaimed dramas like Harlem Queen, The Courtship of Mona Mae, and 1972.

She shares her and discusses the creative and financial challenges of transitioning from visual to audio storytelling, the critical role of casting, and offers insights into funding, marketing, and building a supportive listener community.

In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, I’m joined by music composer and sound designer Evan Joseph, whose work spans film, TV, dance, and theater, including post-production sound. We discuss his early interest in music, journey into sound design, the technical and time-management aspects of his work, the business side of the audio industry, and the future of audio in the age of AI.

In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans interviews Paula Gammon Wilson—an award-winning casting director, voiceover performance director, audio producer, and owner of Pepsqually VO—discussing her journey from early interests in theater and backstage work to a career in voiceover and audio production, the importance of diversifying skills in directing children's content and narrative podcasts, and the impact of AI and financial instability in content creation.

In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans interviews advocate and true crime producer Jamie Albright about her journey from forensic interviewing to podcasting, the importance of fact-checking in storytelling, her advocacy for better medical screenings in the Black community, and the emotional balance required in impactful storytelling.

In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, Sidney Evans and Torran Wakefield Thompson discuss his early interests in recording devices, the production skills he developed in college, a career jumpstart in news production/children's media and his transition into full-time voiceover work, where coaching played a key role in his development.

In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, Sidney Evans and Walter Gaynor II discuss his journey from Snapchat creator to founding Boss Locks, touching on his podcasting inspiration, challenges with hairstyle discrimination, and networking tips.

On this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans talks with executive producer, Jazmine Henley-Brown ,about her transition from radio to podcasting, her work on shows like New Rory & MAL and 90 Day: The Last Resort Sessions, and her founding of the Milwaukee Podcast Festival, along with tips on roles in podcasting and pitching your ideas.

In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by Melisa D. Monts, a NW Arkansas native who is a writer, producer, audiobook director, CEO of Diamond MPrint Productions and Co-Founder of Sister Sign Productions.

In this episode, host Sidney Evans sits down with Howard University alum Jahi Whitehead, who has two decades of media/audio production experience and is currently lead Podcast Producer at Urban One Podcast Network.

In this episode, host Sidney Evans is joined by Kacie Luaders,  a creator, arts advocate, sound designer and founder of Could Be Pretty Cool.

In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans welcomes former colleague, Dontae "DonzPressPlay" Hodge, a multi-award-winning audio engineer.

In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans celebrates the journey of Ashley J. Hobbs, a three-time NAACP Image Award-winning podcast producer, writer, narrator, and voiceover artist.

Ever wondered how to stand out in the audio industry? Listen to the official trailer of Beyond the Threshold to hear successful Black professionals share the journeys and career strategies that have established them as industry leaders.

In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, creator and host Sidney Evans, shares his experience transitioning from a collegiate athlete to the real world, overcoming depression and eventually discovering his passion for audio.

In this sneak peek, I share my inspiration for creating Beyond the Threshold and why highlighting black men and women in the audio industry is necessary.