The Blk Powerhouse Podcast
Welcome to The Blk Powerhouse Podcast, where we explore the publishing industry through the lens of Black voices. Whether you’re a writer, author, publisher, bookseller, librarian, or book influencer, this podcast is for anyone navigating the world of books—from the page to the bookshelf and beyond. We’ll tackle everything from how to break into the industry, to building lasting careers, to making meaningful connections in an ever-evolving field—and, most importantly, how we, as Black people in this space, can work together to create the equitable changes we need to see.
The Blk Powerhouse Podcast
Latest Episodes
Taking the Ghost Out of Ghostwriting with Leah Latkins
What does it really take to build a successful career as a ghostwriter?In this episode of The Blk Powerhouse Podcast, Leah Hernandez sits down with ghostwriter, editor, and author Leah Lakins, whose clients include Steve Harvey, Pinky Co...
The Patreon for Books? How Bookum Is Changing Publishing
In today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend Kyle Colley, Co-Founder & CEO of Bookum — a social reading app and virtual book club platform connecting authors, readers, and book influencers all in one place.We discuss how bestselling a...
🎬 Inside the Business of Book-to-Film Adaptations with Cebo Campbell
In this episode, filmmaker, author, and brand builder Cebo Campbell takes us behind the scenes of how stories move from the page to the screen. He shares how he used his background in hospitality and brand development to build his identity as a...
The Truth About Bestseller Lists (and Why We Need Our Own)
Everyone in publishing talks about bestsellers—but few people actually know how those lists are made.In this episode, I’m joined by Troy Johnson, Founder of the African American Literature Book Club (AALBC), and Linda ...
Building an Award Winning Press with Valerie Brandes Founder of Jacaranda Books
I had the pleasure of interviewing Valerie Brandes, Founder & CEO of Jacaranda Books, a Black-owned independent publishing company based in London.In our conversation, Valerie shares her journey of starting and growing ...
