Virtual Veritas Vignettes 

Session 3 with Eddie Turner, HKSEE '21

Discover the Power of Podcasting! Unlock Your Voice and Reach a Global Audience as a Member of the Harvard Black Alumni Society (HBAS)

Virtual Veritas Vignettes, a year-long storytelling series that brings our community together through the power of narrative. Each quarter, our alumni experts will equip alumni with practical tools to capture, craft, and share their personal and collective stories through various mediums—children’s books, memoirs, podcasts, and TEDx mini-series. Each three-month session focuses on a different storytelling medium, fostering skill-building, collaboration, and self-expression.

THIRD SESSION with Eddie Turner

 

VVV Leader: Eddie Turner, HKSEE 2021
Session Title: Discover the Power of Podcasting! Unlock Your Voice and Reach a Global Audience as a Member of the Harvard Black Alumni Society (HBAS)

When: October - December 2025
* Wednesday, October 8th, 7:00-9:00 PM (EST)
* Wednesday, November 5th, 7:00-9:00 PM (EST)
* Wednesday, December 3rd, 7:00-9:00 PM (EST)

Does it seem like everyone has a podcast except you? Podcasts have exploded as an independent medium for news, education, and entertainment. So far, in 2025, about 30,000 new podcasts have been created each day. Yet, according to one source, 90% fail by episode 3, and another 90% never make it past episode 20. 

Now more than ever, podcasts are abundant and regarded as the “true” source of news and information. How can you effectively utilize this medium to establish credibility, grow your brand, and ensure your message is heard in a sustainable way?

This workshop series will help you understand how to use podcasting successfully. Learn how to effectively use podcasting to amplify your unique voice as a valued member of the Harvard Black Alumni Society (HBAS) and make a global impact.

Learn how to:

• Define your purpose and audience.
• Evaluate and choose the right product for your podcast production.
• List the leading podcast platforms and describe their advantages and potential applications.
• Analyze and strategize your content.
• Identify high-quality equipment for podcasting.
• Explain effective strategies to distribute and promote your podcast.

COST: $200 
LOCATION: Zoom, a link will be sent to paid registrants
DEADLINE: Register before Wednesday, October 1st
MAX class size: 20 people

Speaker Bio:

Eddie is a seasoned expert in leadership development. He collaborates with organizations dedicated to enhancing their leaders' capabilities and achieving measurable business outcomes. His mission is to empower leaders at all levels to realize their full potential, cultivate high-performing teams, and ensure sustainable success.

He hosts the Keep Leading!® podcast on C-Suite Radio, which garnered recognition as Apple Podcasts' New and Noteworthy selection and reached an audience in 80 countries at its peak. As a media personality and commentator, Eddie has shared his expertise across national print, radio, and television outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, CNN, Fox News, PBS, NPR, and ABC. He is also the author of an internationally bestselling book.

Eddie's accomplishments have earned him global recognition, including being named one of the Top 10 Motivational Speakers worldwide by Global Gurus for four consecutive years. He holds a Bachelor of Science in leadership and organizational behavior from Northwestern University and an Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from the Harvard Kennedy School.

Why Virtual Veritas Vignettes: Our stories are our legacy. By joining this initiative, you become part of a larger movement to preserve and elevate Black narratives—both personal and shared—within and beyond Harvard. Rooted in HBAS's mission, this initiative strengthens connections among Black Harvard alumni while preserving and amplifying our narratives.

At a time when Black history is being challenged and erased, this program empowers alumni to document their truths, celebrate shared experiences, and contribute to a legacy of storytelling that enriches both the Harvard and broader Black communities. By providing a structured platform for storytelling, Virtual Veritas Vignettes embodies the HBAS mission creating a forum for engagement, mentorship, and impact that enhances the alumni experience across generations.