Meet Amanda Cupido
Amanda Cupido is an award-winning podcast producer, speaker, author and entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of Lead Podcasting, an agency that develops podcasts for enterprise organizations. Her books, Let’s Talk Podcasting: The Essential Guide to Doing it Right and Let’s Talk Podcasting for Kids are Amazon bestsellers and have inspired people around the world to embrace the medium for close to a decade.
Amanda is a TEDx speaker and on-camera presenter for the Ontario parliamentary channel. Her expertise in storytelling and thought leadership has led her to train executives and speak on stages internationally.
Amanda is passionate about empowering the next generation of media professionals. She helped redefine the radio courses at several of Canada’s top post-secondary institutions and is currently teaching AI for Communicators at Seneca Polytechnic.
Previously, she worked as a radio reporter, producer and news anchor. Most notably, she was the first woman to be a program director at a talk radio station in Toronto.
Amanda has a Bachelor of Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University, a Master of Professional Studies in the Psychology of Leadership from Penn State University and a certificate in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Oxford.
“One of the most effective communicators I have ever experienced.”
~Linda Cho, Condos.ca
Recent Stages
Signature Talks
Podcasting for Business Growth — This session covers a brief history of podcasting, best practices organizations should embrace when creating a branded podcast and audio samples of these practices in action. Amanda Cupido then zooms out and provides organizations with guidance on how to develop an integrative strategy and how to establish success metrics (and no, it's not just about the number of downloads)!
Beyond the Buzz: Leveraging Internal Podcasting -- Podcasting is more than just celebrity interviews and true crime. Learn how to strategically use audio content as an internal communications tool for increasing employee engagement, trust in leadership and knowledge mobilization. This session will provide participants the rare opportunity to listen to an example of an internal podcast and, in turn, think differently about the medium.
Building Your Thought Leadership Profile with Podcasting Principles — It’s undeniable: digital platforms are powerful tools for influence and podcasting trends have emerged as a masterclass in building impactful leadership profiles. Join Amanda Cupido as she shares key lessons from the podcasting world to help you become the go-to expert in your industry. Discover the transformative power of authenticity, integrity, and consistency in shaping your narrative. Learn how to amplify your impact by aligning with respected leaders and effectively leveraging your unique voice. Whether you're a C-suite executive or an emerging leader, this session will equip you with actionable takeaways for how to leave a lasting impression.