UN•THERAPY

Podcast on the Rise

Interview by Teresa B. Howell

Life by itself is difficult enough. Imagine having to go through it without someone to talk to & share your most inner thoughts with.

Here at UN•THERAPY, we understand that although we aren’t professional therapists, sometimes just talking it out with friends makes life a lot easier.

Join in on our weekly UN•THERAPY THURSDAY sessions as we analyze + discuss life, love, happiness & how we can help each other mature into the best versions of ourselves.

Teresa B. Howell: Tell us about your awesome podcast?

UN•THERAPY: The UN•THERAPY journey is honestly a unique story by itself. Around July 2020, two things happened: I joined Clubhouse and began watching the newest season of Married at First Sight New Orleans. I know what you’re probably thinking. This is a super weird combo. So, as I began to watch Married at First Sight New Orleans, I would host Clubhouse rooms every Thursday after the show would premiere and act as a moderator for “live discussions” about what happened the previous night on the newest episode. Over time the Thursday night Clubhouse rooms would grow, and more people started joining in on the discussions consistently. After a while, we had a dedicated group of listeners which eventually migrated into creating a Facebook group to host mini discussions outside of the live discussions every week. About 12 weeks into hosting “live discussions,” someone said to me, “Jehan, you should start your own podcast.” At that moment in time, I was flattered, but I knew deep down, I knew absolutely nothing about podcasting.

Weeks later, I began doing research on the best streaming platforms for podcasters, how to distribute, and overall, how to make a podcast successful. One week later, after I began my research, I hosted another “live discussion,” and there, I was able to identify co-hosts for my podcast. And then boom, UN- •THERAPY Podcast, was born. Every Thursday, a new episode is released, and the weekly discussions highlight trending topics in the news and media, pop culture, love, dating, mental health, and overall, strategies to become a better version of yourself.

TBH: Give us the demographics of your audience?

UT: UN•THERAPY podcast touches a wide range of audiences. Statistics show that we have listeners worldwide from the United States to Germany and even in Ghana, just to name a few. As well as our listener base is mostly Millennials. During every episode, we analyze + discuss life, love, happiness, and bring in relevant + current event discussions.

Honestly, all of the topics that are discussed are transferable throughout many stages of life and our goal is to impact every person who tunes in.

TBH: How long have you worked on this particular concept?

UT: UN•THERAPY was more of a hit the ground running kind of thing. Once the concept was created, we began to record, and one week later the first episode was produced.

Honestly, being multi talented made an entire world of a difference as it pertains to podcasting. Creating my podcast was super simple because I started this journey already having vast knowledge of the media and communications industry, branding, marketing, graphic design, and most importantly, video and audio editing. Being able to complete all of those tasks myself eliminates needing a “middle man” and truly eliminates all start-up costs.

TBH: What is your focus for each show?

UT: The goal of each show is to bring an innovative and timely concept to our listeners that allows them to analyze the way that they currently think about certain aspects of life. More importantly, create a safe space for an environment to listen to dialogue that offers a worldview on a variety of topics.

Coach Fernz

Gellie

Deja

Shay

TBH: Who makes the decisions on the topics discussed?

UT: As a weekly podcast, we record new episodes every week to ensure that all our content is fresh + relevant. Within doing so as a group we toss ideas back and forth throughout the week.

These ideas can come from social media, the news, anything pop culture, or situations that each of us is currently enduring. Before recording each session we decide on a topic right before we begin so everything that is said during each episode is truly organic, authentic, and not premeditated.

Jehan D. Wilson, M.S.

TBH: Do you plan to create this podcast for multiple seasons?

UT: Absolutely! UN•THERAPY will become a household name. We plan to continuously curate good content that illuminates our audiences for decades to come. My children will one day listen to UN•THERAPY and it will serve as a memoir of my life’s journey.

Jehan D. Wilson, M.S.

TBH: What platforms do you use to get the word out to the public?

UT: Social media has been the GOAT for UN•THERAPY. Currently, as our sole platform for advertising, we have been able to tap in and corner the market on ensuring that our brand is easily distinguished and recognized.

As UN•THERAPY continues to grow, so will our outreach.