In this insightful interview series for Afros & Audio's Black History Month, Talib Jasir hosts Brée Nachelle, the host of Fabulous F**ckery Podcast. The discussion revolves around Brée's journey into podcasting, her love for the indie podcasts community, and her passion for mental health advocacy. Brée talks about the importance of being authentic on social media, and shares tips for emerging podcasters in terms of leveraging social media, and strategic data-driven approach. She anticipates launching a book of essays and affirmations, while also outlining her goal to increase her personal narrative in her podcast series in 2024.  Brée highlights the importance of investing in oneself, adopting appropriate technology, understanding the audience, and moving past the fear of starting a podcast. As we celebrate Black History Month, Brée emphasizes the need for Black people to show up in podcasting space, promoting visibility and resonating with their audience authentically.  00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:35 Journey into Podcasting 01:04 Leveraging Social Media for Podcast Growth 01:52 Mental Health Advocacy in Podcasting 03:05 The Intersection of Entrepreneurship and Mental Health 04:49 The Impact of Capitalism on Mental Health 06:22 Strategies for Enhancing Brand Presence 11:08 The Importance of Collaboration in Podcasting 15:37 Guided Journaling Sessions and Their Impact 18:15 Personal Growth and Community Impact through Podcasting 22:08 Embracing the Camera and Public Speaking 22:45 The Importance of Trying and Collecting New Evidence 23:19 Investing in Yourself and Building Confidence 24:27 Navigating Challenges and Personal Growth in Podcasting 27:23 Upcoming Projects and Aspirations 29:34 Advice for New Podcasters 31:36 Choosing the Right Technology for Podcasting 35:15 Celebrating and Amplifying Black Voices in Podcasting 36:14 Podcasts That Inspire 38:57 Connecting with Brée Online 39:54 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements To learn more visit: www.fabulousfuckery.com/ @baronessbree on Instagram @baronessbree on Threads Pinterest: www.pin.it/4fmttqG Join Black Podcaster's Association: bit.ly/BPACommunity Learn more about the 6th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, October 18-20, 2024 in Baltimore, MD: www.afrosandaudio.com DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by guests of Afros & Audio's Black History Month interview series are their own and do not reflect the values, mission, or business of Talib Jasir, Afros & Audio, Black Podcasters Association, Vanguard Podcast Network, or any other names, podcasts, events, businesses, or organizations mentioned in the video or audio of this series unless explicitly stated.