22 WWW.CHARLESTONWOMENPODCAST.COM | WWW.READCW.COM | WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/CHARLESTONWOMEN Charleston's women are shaping one of the city's most dynamic creative movements: podcasting. What often begins as a way to share stories frequently becomes a space to spark conversation, build community and give voice to the experiences that matter most. Across the Lowcountry, female-led podcasts have grown in number and influence, covering everything from wellness and reinvention to entrepreneurship, aesthetics and Southern culture. And with the upcoming launch of CarolinaPodcast.com, creators now have a dedicated hub designed to connect them, spotlight their work and support the next generation of voices. WHY WOMEN ARE TURNING TO PODCASTING Podcasting offers women a rare combination of accessibility and autonomy. Creators control both content and cadence without constraints. The longform nature of podcasting allows for reflection and depth, creating space for conversations that resist oversimplification. For many women, podcasting also serves as a tool for community building. Podcasts foster intimacy, inviting listeners into sustained dialogue rather than PODCAST POWER Charleston's female voices making waves BY MERRITT WOODHAM transactional consumption. In Charleston, this sense of connection feels especially resonant. The city's collaborative culture and thriving network of women-owned businesses make it prime ground for podcasting. Many female podcasters here aren't just creators—they're entrepreneurs, wellness practitioners, educators and storytellers using audio to expand their impact and amplify women's voices in meaningful ways. WHO ARE THESE WOMEN? Charleston's podcasting landscape is as diverse as the women behind the microphones, with shows that reflect both personal passion and community pulse. The Charleston Women Podcast Kim Russo, bestselling author and branding expert, hosts the official Charleston Women Podcast, amplifying local voices through interviews that highlight leadership, creativity and impact. "Becoming the host of the Charleston Women Podcast in the summer of 2025 has been such a gift," Russo says. "It's given me the chance to meet women I never would have crossed paths with otherwise and to help share their stories, their businesses and their impact with our community." ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT Kim Russo, Host of the Charleston Women Podcast
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