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Winners Announced for the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards

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The Women Podcasters Network is excited to reveal the winners of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards, a people’s choice event where listeners and fans from around the globe voted to celebrate their favorite women podcasters.

This year, the awards highlighted the power of community and audience connection, with votes determining the most-loved voices in podcasting.

Almost 400 nominees participated in this year’s awards. Over 15,000 thousand listeners participated in the voting process, showing their support for the women who inspire, entertain, and engage them through their podcasts. The following podcasters and podcasts, as chosen by the people, have been recognized as the winners in their respective categories:

  • Best Broadcast: Jen Hardy Show
  • Best Expert Guest: Lisa McCourt
  • In Ten Years Time
    Trailer Play trailerBest Arts & Design Podcast: In Ten Years Time
    Education
    From: Tricia Duffy
    Hosted by: Acast
    Two Hearts and One Braincell: Cassidy Carson & JT Hume Amateur Hour
    Best Authors & Books Podcast: The CC & JT Amateur Hour
    Arts
    From: Cassidy Carson and JT Hume
    Hosted by: Spotify for Creators
    The Courage of a Leader
    Best Business Podcast: The Courage of a Leader
    Business
    From: Amy Riley
    Hosted by: Captivate
    Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer
    Best Careers Podcast: Women Changing Leadership
    Business
    From: Stacy Mayer
    Hosted by: Buzzsprout
    Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.
    Best Coaching Podcast: Don’t Shrink to Fit
    Education
    From: Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
    Hosted by: Buzzsprout
    Encores & Ability Scores
    Trailer Play trailerBest Comedy Podcast: Encores & Ability Scores
    Arts
    From: Encores & Ability Scores
    Hosted by: Buzzsprout
    Small Town Dicks
    Trailer Play trailerBest Documentary Podcast: Small Town Dicks
    True Crime
    From: Audio 99
    Hosted by: Audioboom
    Getting Lit with Linda - The Canadian Literature Podcast
    Trailer Play trailerBest Education Podcast: Getting Lit With Linda
    Arts
    From: Linda Morra
    Hosted by: Acast
    No More Late Fees
    Trailer Play trailerBest Entertainment Podcast: No More Late Fees
    TV & Film
    From: No More Late Fees
    Hosted by: Megaphone
    A Guided Life
    Trailer Play trailerBest Faith-Based Podcast: A Guided Life
    Religion & Spirituality and Education
    From: Mind Body Spirit.fm
    Hosted by: Megaphone
    Girls Night Out
    Best Fiction, Drama or Scripted Podcast: Girls Night Out
    Fiction
    From: Time Warp Studios
    Hosted by: Buzzsprout
    The Angel Next Door
    Best Financial, Investing & Money Podcast: The Angel Next Door
    Business and Business
    From: Marcia Dawood
    Hosted by: Simplecast
    Egg Meets Sperm
    Best Health, Wellness, & Fitness Podcast: Egg Meets Sperm
    Health & Fitness
    From: Dr. Aumatma Simmons
    Hosted by: Captivate
    True Weird Stuff
    Best History Podcast: True Weird Stuff
    Documentary
    From: Now! Media
     
    Murder and Mimosas Podcast
    Best Horror, Thriller & Paranormal Podcast: Murder and Mimosas
    True Crime
    From: Murder and Mimosas
    Hosted by: Buzzsprout
    Don't Wait For Your Wake Up Call!
    Best Inspiration & Motivation Podcast: Don’t Wait For Your Wake Up Call!
    Health & Fitness
    From: Melissa Deally
    Hosted by: Captivate
    More Human. More Kind.
    Trailer Play trailerBest LGBTQIA2S+ Podcast: Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen
    Society & Culture
    From: Heather Hester
    Hosted by: Captivate
    Just Grow Something | Evidence-Based Home Gardening
    Best Lifestyle Podcast: Just Grow Something
    Leisure
    From: Karin Velez
    Hosted by: Megaphone
    Girl Means Business
    Best Marketing Podcast: Girl Means Business
    Arts
    From: Kendra Swalls
    Hosted by: Buzzsprout
    Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads
    Best Mental Health Podcast: Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads
    Health & Fitness and Health & Fitness
    From: G-Rex and Dirty Skittles, Bleav
    Hosted by: Simplecast
    Evoke Greatness Podcast
    Best Mindset Podcast: Evoke Greatness
    Education
    From: Sonnie Linebarger
    Hosted by: Buzzsprout
    '60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic, Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
    Trailer Play trailerBest Music Podcast: A Breath of Fresh Air
    Music
    From: Sandy Kaye
    Hosted by: Spotify for Creators
    The World Next Week
    Best News & Politics Podcast: The World Next Week
    News
    From: Council on Foreign Relations
    Hosted by: Podbean
    Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum
    Trailer Play trailerBest Non-Profits, Associations & Organizations Podcast: Zone 7
    True Crime
    From: iHeartPodcasts and CrimeOnline
    Hosted by: Omny Studio
    Fabulous Over 50
    Trailer Play trailerBest Over 50 Podcast: Fabulous Over 50
    Mental
    From: Jen Hardy
    Hosted by: Captivate
    Badass Mums The Podcast
    Trailer Play trailerBest Parenting, Kids & Family Podcast: Badass Mums The Podcast
    Family
    From: Badass Mums
    Hosted by: Acast
    Soul Touched by Dogs
    Trailer Play trailerBest Pets & Animals Podcast: Soul Touched by Dogs
    Kids & Family and Education
    From: Anke Herrmann
    Hosted by: Transistor
    Change your Relationship with Food
    Best Psychology Podcast: Change your Relationship with Food
    Health & Fitness and Education
    From: Kyla Holley
    Hosted by: Podbean
    SoCal Voices
    Best Regional Podcast: SoCal Voices
    Politics
    From: Angela Ross
    Hosted by: Buzzsprout
    Ex-Wives Undercover: Liars, Cheaters & Love Cons
    Trailer Play trailerBest Relationships Podcast: Ex-Wives Undercover
    Society & Culture and True Crime
    From: Double A Productions
    Hosted by: Megaphone
    Forces for Nature
    Best Science Podcast: Forces for Nature
    Science
    From: Crystal DiMiceli
    Hosted by: Buzzsprout
    The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants
    Trailer Play trailerBest Society & Culture Podcast: The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants
    Society & Culture
    From: Heidy De La Cruz
    Hosted by: Spotify for Creators
    Sorry, Partner
    Trailer Play trailerBest Sports Podcast: Sorry, Partner
    Games
    From: Catherine Harris & Jocelyn Startz
    Hosted by: Acast
    Claudia Callisto  - The Good Italian Girl and friends
    Trailer Play trailerBest Storytelling Podcast: Claudia Callisto – The Good Italian Girl and Friends
    Arts
    From: Claudia Callisto
    Hosted by: Buzzsprout
    Women In STEM Podcast
    Trailer Play trailerBest Technology Podcast: Women In STEM Podcast
    Careers
    From: Kelly Shungu
    Hosted by: RSS.com
     Ticket 2 Anywhere Podcast
    Best Travel Podcast: Ticket 2 Anywhere
    Society & Culture
    From: Ticket 2 Anywhere Podcast
    Hosted by: Buzzsprout

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    “This year’s awards reflect the incredible bond between podcasters and their audiences,” said Jennifer Henczel, Founder of the Women Podcasters Network. “These women have built strong, engaged communities around their shows, and it’s heartwarming to see their listeners show their support in appreciation and recognition.”

    The virtual awards ceremony, held on October 18, 2024, was a celebration of the passion and dedication of women in podcasting. With every vote, listeners helped spotlight the diverse stories and ideas being shared by women around the world. You can see a replay of the event here.

    The next awards in 2025 will kick off on February 1st. If you’d like to find out more about the awards and nominate your podcast, watch for updates at www.womenpodcasters.com

    About Women Podcasters Network

    The Women Podcasters Network is dedicated to empowering women podcasters by providing resources, support, and opportunities for meaningful connection and collaboration. Founded by Jennifer Henczel, the mission of the network, show and awards is to elevate women’s voices and stories globally, fostering a vibrant and inclusive podcasting community.


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