How to Create Lasting Impact Through Hybrid Art Experiences: A Conversation with Could Be Pretty Cool’s Kacie Luaders

In this episode of The brndBrief Podcast, we sit down with Kacie Luaders, founding producer of Could Be Pretty Cool, an audio production company specializing in arts, entrepreneurship, and innovation content. Kacie shares how the company emerged during the 2020 pandemic as a response to the surge in podcast creation and corporate support for independent creators. The conversation explores how Could Be Pretty Cool evolved from theatrical sound design roots to producing content for nonprofits and universities, while examining the changing landscape of arts and cultural experiences. 

Key Points:

📌 Could Be Pretty Cool adapted to post-pandemic changes by pivoting from corporate-supported content to producing podcasts for nonprofits and universities, maintaining their focus on telling stories about innovators in arts and entrepreneurship.

📌 The company successfully integrated technology with in-person experiences through interactive live podcast recordings, using tools like Mentimeter to facilitate real-time audience engagement while maintaining meaningful human connections.

📌 Looking ahead, Kacie advocates for increased funding and support for independent artists to create immersive local storytelling experiences, moving beyond commercial installations to focus on community-driven narratives.

📌 The company continues to grow through strategic partnerships, including an upcoming residency with an Atlanta-based podcast production company and involvement in the Emory Arts and Social Justice Program.

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Guest Information

www.couldbeprettycool.com 

@couldbeprettycool