Meet The Team
Meet the Team
Carl Richards
Founder/CEO
Carl Richards has spent more than 25 years behind the microphone, on the radio and on stage, entertaining and influencing audiences worldwide. He’s a 3x best-selling author, TEDx Speaker and emcee, host of the Speaking of Speaking Podcast and the Podcast Solutions Made Simple Podcast.
Amanda Babcock
Project Manager
As a Project Manager Amanda is your project’s biggest advocate. She’s here to ensure everyone’s on the same page, deadlines are met, and loose ends are tied up. Amanda gets to help turn your ideas into reality and ensure every project shines, on time and on point.
Diana Lidstone
Content & Marketing Strategist
Diana is a sought-after business and marketing strategist. She is a best-selling author, international speaker and podcast host. Her podcast, Work Less Profit More contains business strategies & interviews to help lawyers, accountants, financial advisors and other experts experience more joy, profit and freedom.
Stephanie Gafoor
Lead Designer
Stephanie ensures that everything needed to onboard our clients runs smoothly. She helps you (and us too!) stay organized. Whether it’s setting up episode tracking spreadsheets, creating show art or setting up show notes, she has you covered!
Simon Lee
Transcription & Shownotes
Simon Lee was born and raised in Brockville, Ontario. He has a background in theater and performing arts. Simon works on the back end of your show, creating and editing podcast transcriptions, writing show notes, episode descriptions and titles that get noticed!
Kenton Edward Dobrowolski
Music Engineer
Kenton Edward Dobrowolski is an emerging Canadian producer. With an eclectic array of influences such as Buddy Rich, Miles Davis, Brian Wilson, Kevin Hearn, Dave Grohl, Modest Mouse, M. Ward and Rick Rubin—he’s been crafting his own sought-after sound. Kenton was raised in Okotoks, Alberta and demonstrated an affinity to music and rhythm at an early age. His father, a professional musician, taught him how to play drums and he excelled in talent competitions and school band. As well, Kenton was in a number of bands outside of school. By age 14, Kenton had developed a keen interest in music production while sitting alongside renowned music producer and sound engineer Brian Joseph Dobbs on multiple projects. He also learned how to play multiple instruments and studied music theory. In 2020, Kenton founded PEACH JAM RECORDS – an independent record label with a focus on helping artists and business establish their own unique sound.
Connor Macleod
On-site Video Engineer
Connor Macleod is a multimedia marketing specialist based in Ottawa, Ontario. Collaborating with Podcast Solutions Made Simple, Connor ensures that your project’s video aspect is expertly framed, of the highest quality, and captures you in the best light possible.
With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Connor specializes in crafting visually compelling narratives that resonate with audiences. Whether he’s behind the camera ensuring every shot is perfect or strategizing innovative marketing campaigns, Connor’s dedication to excellence shines through.