“People don’t expect me to be a founder.”

Signal Boost Participant Daniel Tan interviews Mike McSweeney, the founder of SoundSmith.

Mentoring support provided by Courtney Carthy.

This piece was produced as part of our 2023 Signal Boost interview series, where participants responded to the theme ‘Bloom’.

The Signal Boost programme aims to elevate new voices and new ideas in Australian podcasting. It is a tailored mentorship program where participants are given the tools and equipment to realise their audio goals and learn from some of Australia’s leading podcast and radio industry professionals. 

The Signal Boost Podcast is presented by the Wheeler Centre and made possible by the generous support of the Ian Potter Foundation. 

You can find out more at www.wheelercentre.com/signal-boost. 

“People don’t expect me to be a founder.”
Signal Boost Participant Daniel Tan interviews Mike McSweeney, the founder of SoundSmith.
Mentoring support provided by Courtney Carthy.
This piece was produced as part of our 2023 Signal Boost interview series, where participants responded to the theme ‘Bloom’.
The Signal Boost programme aims to elevate new voices and new ideas in Australian podcasting. It is a tailored mentorship program where participants are given the tools and equipment to realise their audio goals and learn from some of Australia’s leading podcast and radio industry professionals. 
The Signal Boost Podcast is presented by the Wheeler Centre and made possible by the generous support of the Ian Potter Foundation. 
You can find out more at www.wheelercentre.com/signal-boost.

Signal Boost is a development programme for aspiring Australian podcasters, offering tailored mentorship, practical support and tools, and professional development.

Facilitated by the Wheeler Centre in Melbourne, Australia, Signal Boost is made possible by the generous support of the Ian Potter Foundation.

Participants are empowered to trial different types of audio-making such as sound art, interviews and audio documentaries – all of which you can hear here.

Signal Boost is a development programme for aspiring Australian podcasters, offering tailored mentorship, practical support and tools, and professional development.
Facilitated by the Wheeler Centre in Melbourne, Australia, Signal Boost is made possible by the generous support of the Ian Potter Foundation.
Participants are empowered to trial different types of audio-making such as sound art, interviews and audio documentaries – all of which you can hear here.

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