The Clock is Ticking: Developing Leaders Before Time Runs Out! I’m thrilled you’re joining us for an exciting journey into how we can prepare the next generation of leaders. Students are facing so many pressures today, but with SEBA’s peer mentoring, leadership training, and mental health initiatives, we’re empowering them to rise above it all. Whether you’re a parent, student, or someone passionate about making a difference, this podcast is packed with energy, insights, and actionable steps. Ready to shape the future? Let’s get started—time’s ticking!"

SEBA is eager to leverage the power of trending media by creating its own podcast series. In this project, ASU students will collaborate with us to produce or improve a podcast that aligns with SEBA’s mission and resonates with our target audience, including parents, high school students, educators, business leaders, and principals. Our goal is to deliver a compelling 5+-episode podcast series that fosters engagement and reinforces SEBA’s core values of leadership development, peer mentorship, and mental health advocacy.

Students involved in this project will take on several critical tasks, including:

1. Collaborating on Podcast Branding:

• Work closely with SEBA’s project manager to brainstorm and finalize the podcast's name, overall theme, and specific topics for each episode to ensure alignment with SEBA’s mission and audience.

1. Scripting Podcast Content:

• Develop comprehensive scripts for various elements of the podcast, including the introduction, welcome message, call to action, transitions, and outro. Ensure that the tone reflects SEBA’s values and effectively communicates key messages.

1. Creating Visual Identity:

• Design eye-catching cover art and graphics for the podcast to enhance its visibility and appeal on podcast platforms. This artwork should reflect the podcast’s theme and attract the target audience.

1. Researching and Planning Episodes:

• Conduct in-depth research for each episode, ensuring that discussions are informative, relevant, and engaging. Plan and organize episode content, ensuring each episode flows logically and stays on topic.

1. Recording and Editing Episodes:

• Record each episode, ensuring high-quality audio and professional delivery. Edit recordings to enhance clarity, remove any errors, and maintain a consistent tone throughout the series. Incorporate music, sound effects, and transitions where necessary.

1. Facilitating Guest Appearances:

• Identify and invite special guests who align with SEBA’s mission, such as educators, community leaders, or former students. Facilitate the integration of these guest appearances, ensuring their contributions add value to the episode content.

1. Promoting the Podcast:

• Develop a promotion strategy, including crafting engaging social media posts and teaser clips. Utilize SEBA’s digital channels to raise awareness and encourage engagement from the community.

1. Post-Launch Analytics and Feedback:

• After the release of each episode, monitor listener feedback and analytics to gauge audience engagement. Provide suggestions for improvement based on data insights to optimize future episodes.

1. Managing Podcast Distribution:

• Assist in uploading and managing the podcast on popular platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.), ensuring that episodes are accessible and well-positioned for discovery by the target audience.

1. Ensuring Consistency and Quality Control:

• Ensure that each episode meets a high standard of quality and remains consistent with the brand, message, and overall objectives of SEBA’s leadership and youth development initiatives.
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End-of-Project Task List for Students: SEBA Podcast

As we wrap up the SEBA podcast project, here are the final tasks to ensure everything is ready for launch:

1. Finalize Edits:

• Complete all editing for each episode, ensuring high audio quality and consistency.

1. Review Scripts:

• Finalize scripts for intros, outros, and transitions, making any necessary adjustments.

1. Confirm Guest Appearances:

• Ensure guest contributions are edited and approved by the guests.

1. Approve Cover Art:

• Make sure the podcast cover art and graphics are finalized and ready for use.

1. Upload and Schedule Episodes:

• Upload episodes to podcast platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.) and schedule them for release.

1. Create Promotional Content:

• Prepare social media posts and teaser clips for each episode.

1. Set Up Analytics:

• Ensure analytics tools are in place to track listener engagement.

1. Deliver Final Project Files:

• Organize and submit all podcast files (audio, scripts, artwork) to SEBA.

1. Feedback and Reflection:

• Participate in a final debrief session to share feedback and reflect on the project.