Today, we are chatting with Kimberly Sumpter. If you don’t know Kimberly Sumpter, if you are a part of Libsyn, you definitely know her face! She is the black female that is front and center on the Libsyn page! Kimberly is a podcaster and business coach who encourages women of color to expand their reach and share their unique stories through the medium of podcasting. She has a podcast launch program called “Podcast to Empower” where she mentors and coaches emerging podcasters with her signature “concept to launch” approach. When she is not recording her own podcast, Sistahs Connect or helping other podcasters, she is making and operating her company, Wax Kandy Candle Co. and has created a line specifically to podcasters! If that wasn’t enough, she is also a community business academy instructor for Rising Tide Capital, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives and communities through entrepreneurship.
In this episode, Kimberly chats with us about:
- How she merged the love of her candle company with the love of podcasting
- Why it is important that we champion other black women of color podcasters
- Inexpensive ways to make your podcast sounds great
Listen to Kimberly’s podcast recommendations:
Jill Scott Presents: J.ill the Podcast
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-jill-scott-presents-jill-73600288/
I’m Here For the Food
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-here-for-the-food/id1485816884
Bisque, Please tell us where can you find Kimberly?
www.instagram.com/sistahsconnect
www.facebook.com/groups/mysistahsconnect
www.linkedin.com/kimberlysumpter
Podcast To Empower Academy – podcasttoempower.teachable.com
Honorable Mentions
Spoonful of Comfort on Shark Tank
Former Chatting Over Chowder episodes we discussed:
Nate Berkus article where Kimberly Sumpter was featured
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This episode is sponsored by Crackers In Soup! Crackers In Soup is a minority women owned podcast management company dedicated to helping you up level your podcast! We provide time and freedom while you use your voice to showcase your expertise.
Today’s guest received the soup from Spoonful of Comfort! Spoonful of Comfort is the perfect way to send love to friends and family. Use discount code: CrackersinSoup at checkout to receive 15% off!!
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Author: Bethany Hawkins
Hi, I’m Bethany Hawkins — award-winning podcast producer, speaker, and the founder of Crackers In Soup, LLC. With over 18 years of experience in the corporate world and a passion for storytelling, I help amplify underrepresented voices through powerful podcasting. Whether you’re launching your first show or growing an existing one, I’m here to make the process simple, impactful, and fun. When I’m not producing podcasts, you’ll find me walking on the treadmill while watching my favorite shows, hanging out with family and friends, manifesting ease and abundance, or cheering on others as they use their gifts to change the world.