Podcasting was something we’d been keen to try but had no idea where to start. Working with Vic as part of a small group session was an amazing introduction to the process and filled us with the confidence we needed to hit record. Her information was detailed but never overwhelming and, most importantly, made our first episode actually seem possible! Stop contemplating your podcast any further and book a meeting with Vic – you’ll wish you did it sooner!
Lisa Durrant – Marketing Manager, Cheadle Hulme School
MIC’s events (both Talks and Podcast Edit Club) have helped me move out of my kitchen and meet other people who make podcasts just like me. MIC has given me a new confidence in my own ability and helped me to increase my knowledge. MIC has enabled new friendships, mentoring and introduced me to new clients, helping to drive my business forward. MIC proves that whilst podcasting can be lonely, it doesn’t have to be.
Charles Commins – Founder, Vibrant Sounds Media
From planning and delivery to post-evaluation, Vic’s podcast training was considered, professional and well-executed throughout. The content was tailored for the learning needs of our workshop attendees and the session was delivered in a way that was engaging, inclusive and got our reporters excited about podcasts. Thank-you Vic for a superb training workshop that built the confidence and knowledge of our community reporters.
Grace Dyke – coFounder, Yellow Jigsaw PR & Marketing
MIC Talks was a real inspiration for me and gave me the confidence to pursue my own podcast. Seeing others so passionate and enthusiastic about their subjects, made me want to raise my game. It also reminded me of how accessible and friendly the Podcast community can be.
Paul Fores – ‘Remember The First Time?’ podcast
We launched our podcast today and I want to say thanks! MIC Talks and Edit Club has been invaluable. I can highly recommend MIC’s Events for learning, sharing knowledge, ideas and my favourite thing – creating community around what we do.
Rachel Goulding – founder, Show Stream
As the centre for innovation in the heart of MediaCity, we want to become the home of knowledge for all things Tech. We see podcasting as a key part of the future of audio consumption, so it’s great to be involved with an organisation like MIC and host MIC’s Edit Club in our Social7 event space.
James Summerton – Business Development Manager, The Landing
Innovative initiatives such a MIC’s Edit Club are a great way of supporting the creative community in such an energised space like The Landing, and where better than the media epicentre of the UK, MediaCity?
Darren O’Brien – Ecosystems Manager, Barclay’s Eagle Labs
I went along to one of MIC’s podcast sessions not sure what to expect, but Vic just made it seem so do-able! Podcasting is an untapped potential market for the good causes sector to shout about the great work they do and raise their profile. MIC cuts through the fears and highlights to us all, regardless of our work, budgets and expertise we can all get going. MIC’s workshops are essential in giving you a push in the right direction and the basic knowledge required to give podcasting a go! Highly recommended.
MIC has caused me one problem though, I now have no excuse not to get started!
Simone Callaghan – Director, The Goodness Collective CIC
Working with Vic has been breath of fresh air, as her knowledge and experience spans the media, VCSE and corporate world. We’re finding that increasingly podcasts are a good tool for Social Enterprises to market themselves, be accessible and cascade information more widely, plus they are good value for money.
We’ve not yet come across other podcasting training and technical support like MIC, aimed at the VCSE sector.
Nickala Torkington – Director, Flourish CIC
It’s imperative that good causes find ways to reach new audiences through different means. Vic knows how to tell a story and powerful audio will be a great tool for good causes to use. Vic has the expertise to help nurture a charity / community organisation through the process to get them to the point where they’re confident to do it themselves.
Russell Feingold – Director of CSR, UK Fast
Vic’s opened our minds about how using podcasts can showcase our great work and share good practice across the youth sector.
Richard Marsh – CEO, Manchester Youth Zone
Vic’s passion for audio content is clear. Vic is someone well worth listening to when it comes to all things audio.
Rhys Hancock – Content & Executive Producer, Podcasts.co
“I really enjoyed Vic’s podcasting workshop. I went from thinking they were irrelevant for us, to having a list of 11 podcasts we could start off with! The session really helped me come up with ideas as well as learning about the practicalities.
We are launching a blog for our charity and we’ll now trial podcasts.”
Hannah McCowen – Fundraising and Communications Manager, Local Solutions
In just three 1:1 sessions, Vic has given me a huge amount of confidence in every aspect of recording my debut podcast. From thinking about the ‘why’, to how to interview and using the technology to use.
There’s a lot to it and Vic has made it all very accessible to me (and I’m quite a technophobe!). She has bags of enthusiasm and ideas – which has made her a pleasure to work with.
Katya Willems – Director, EasyInstaMCR
