Podcast Consultation

  • "I'm working with two other co-producers on a long-form non-fiction podcast series. The three of us have been working on it for nearly three years, and have been spinning our wheels for just as long. We've cut our first episode four times so far, and were unhappy with it each time - though we didn't quite know why or how it had gone wrong. Luckily, we were able to attend the Hot Docs Storytelling Workshop with Pacinthe - and we were even luckier to get 1:1 time with her! During our time together, we were able to pinpoint specific areas that needed work (like our opening hook), and best practices for episode structure (like episode length, number of character introductions, and building a story arc). We left that meeting with a concrete plan about how we could re-work our podcast series, and it renewed our enthusiasm for the content (which is no small feat after three years!). Thanks Pacinthe for your wisdom and insights on our very specific questions!"

    Nicole D.

  • “Pacinthe’s presentation on audio storytelling put the emphasis on “show” not “tell”, which made all the difference to identifying which techniques would enable us to better convey our message. In our one-on-one coaching call, Pacinthe understood exactly what we were struggling with. She helped us take a step back and rethink the best way to communicate the core of our story. Some of Pacinthe’s more quotable advice for us, such as “Take back control of your story!”, gets repeated amongst our team when we are working through a sticking point.”

    Alex S.

  • “Pacinthe immediately understood the heart of my story and the questions that needed to be asked of it in order to make it better. Her expertise and insight gave me the tools to approach the nuts and bolts of my story with confidence.”

    Isabelle R.

  • “Pacinthe brings an intentional and supportive approach to her work. She's a great listener, and provided practical suggestions that helped give my project much-needed focus. Pacinthe has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to thoughtful approaches to storytelling that I know many creators will benefit from.”

    Meliisa H.

Mentor, HotDocs Podcast Development Lab, 2021

Consulting Producer, "Conviction: The Disappearance of Nuseiba Hasan," Spotify/Gimlet Media, 2021/2022