Intro

Elsie Escobar

Question 1: Waking Wonders

Question 2: Tech Turn Off

Question 3: Clear Blue Skies

Question 4: Momless Moments

Question 5: Origins of Excitement

Elsie's Question for Danny

Goodbyes

On this week's Five Random Questions, Elsie Escobar, podcaster, community builder, advocate, and mentor, talks about missing the mom factor, the origins of excitement, a caffeinated ritual, and more. Let's jump in!Answering the questions this week: Elsie Escobar Elsie Escobar is a transformative force in podcasting, with over 18 years of experience blending innovation, advocacy, and community building. As the first Latina inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame, she amplifies diverse voices and empowers independent creators. As Director of Content &amp; Community at Libsyn, Elsie leads initiatives that foster connection and education, including creating and co-hosting The Feed: The Official Libsyn Podcast. 

Elsie works with podcasters at all stages, from new creators to seasoned professionals aligning with their values. She champions inclusivity through collaborations &amp; support for BIPOC Podcast Creators, Afros &amp; Audio, and Edison Research. Through her mentorship program, The E-League, Elsie helps podcasters achieve sustainable growth. Co-founder of She Podcasts, she created a safe, impactful space &amp; stepped down from leadership in Jan 2024 <a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/theelsieescobar">@theelsieescobar on Instagram</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@theelsieescobar">Elsie on YouTube</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://elsieescobar.com/">Elsie's Website</a> Further reading for this episode<ul><li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/elsie.bsky.social">Elsie Escobar (@elsie.bsky.social) — Bluesky</a></li><li><a href="https://thefeed.libsyn.com/">The Feed: The Official Libsyn Podcast</a></li></ul> <h4>Products I Use for 5 Random Questions</h4>Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:<ul><li><a href="https://rode.com/en/microphones/studio-condenser/nt1" target="_blank">RODE NT-1 large diaphragm condenser mic</a></li><li><a href="https://www.shure.com/en-GB/products/microphones/sm7b" target="_blank">Shure SM7B dynamic mic</a></li><li><a href="https://rode.com/en/interfaces-and-mixers/rodecaster-series/rodecaster-pro-ii" target="_blank">Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JUtJVn" target="_blank">Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones</a></li><li><a href="https://joby.com/ca-en/wavo-boom-arm-jb01803-bww/" target="_blank">JOBY Wavo Boom Arm</a></li><li><a href="https://www.elgato.com/en/wave-mic-arm-lp" target="_blank">Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile</a></li></ul> Recommended resources:<ul><li><a href="https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=dannybrown2" target="_blank">Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization</a></li><li><a href="https://partners.kit.com/rcb63hjn0meu?utm_campaign=poweredby&amp;utm_content=form" target="_blank">Kit email marketing</a></li><li><a href="https://boomcaster.com/?fpr=dannybrown" target="_blank">Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming</a></li><li><a href="https://hindenburg.com/products/hindenburg-pro-2/features/" target="_blank">Hindenburg Pro recording and editing</a></li><li><a href="https://link.fourthwall.com/ref/dannybrown" target="_blank">Fourthwall merch stores for creators</a></li></ul> 5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown. If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!If you'd like to be a guest, please <a href="https://fiverandomquestions.com/guest" target="_blank">fill out this</a>

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