Ever dreamt of starting your own hit podcast? Here is your chance to meet two women who have made that dream a reality. From knowing when you are onto a winning idea, to production and the challenges of making your podcast a commercial success, Shameless Media’s Zara McDonald and Bittersweet Production’s Wintana Kidane will be here to answer your questions. They will also talk about the ups and downs of going out on your own in the current media landscape. A unique opportunity not to be missed!

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About our industry guests

Zara McDonald is a writer and podcaster based in Melbourne. In 2018 she launched Shameless, the pop culture podcast for smart people who love dumb stuff, alongside friend and fellow writer, Michelle Andrews. That same year, she co-founded Shameless Media, Australia’s biggest youth podcast network which boasts over 115 million network downloads and 1.4 million social media followers.

Wintana Kidane is a podcast host, presenter, curator, and the founder of Bittersweet Productions. Passionate about creating media spaces that authentically represent diverse voices, particularly Black women, she launched Bittersweet Productions to bring relatable and unfiltered storytelling to the forefront. Since its inception in 2019 with Bittersweet Podcast, the platform has evolved into a full-scale production house.

Jay Mueller is the founder and director of podcast company Bad Producer Productions. He has more than 30 years media experience across broadcast and digital platforms.

Details

Date & Time
Wednesday 4 June 2025
6pm for 6.30pm - 8pm
RSVP: COB Tuesday 3 June

Location
SYN Radio
RMIT University City Campus
Building 12, Level 3, Room 97/402 Swanston Street
Melbourne

This event is supported by The Guardian Australia

The Edit is the Melbourne Press Club’s event series for young and early career journalists.