Traci Deforge

Founder

Traci DeForge is a trailblazer in the podcasting industry with over three decades of expertise in Broadcast Media, Executive Management, and Fortune 500 Business Consulting. As the founder of Produce Your Podcast, Traci has integrated podcasting into the digital marketing strategies of both B2B and B2C companies, creating innovative and professional audio content. Her illustrious career spans from startups to Fortune 500 giants such as Google and Hilton, where she is renowned for her business development insights.

Traci's leadership extends beyond her business as the former CEO of Ladies Who Launch, where she pioneered the Franchise Media Model to support women-owned businesses. She is also the creator of the Podcast Management Academy, the industry’s sole Podcast Management Certification Program, and a co-founder of the Podcast Professionals Association. Recognized as an international podcast expert and speaker, Traci is a host of “Growth Accelerator Podcast,” “Journey to There,” and the co-host of the popular "Ask Brien Radio Show" in Los Angeles.

Her extensive knowledge and contributions to the field have garnered recognition from ABC, NBC, CNN, CTV, and American Express Open, and she proudly serves as a member of the Rolling Stone Culture Council, where she leads the Podcast Member Program. Traci's commitment to the art and business of podcasting continues to inspire and shape the industry.