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Female Founders is a podcast from WomELLE, hosted by Naghilia Desravines. Every business starts with just an idea that eventually leads to a successful business. On Female Founders Podcast, every week, Naghilia has a conversation with a female founder that will tell us about her journey from her first inspiration to launching and the steps she took to accomplish her goals. Listen to inspiring stories to help you along your founder journey!

Mar 6, 2024

Imelda Suzara is an artistic entrepreneur who launched io media in 2007 to produce community-focused videos. Initially based in Toronto before expanding to California, the channel celebrates inclusive stories while advocating for social change.

Imelda O. Suzara Links:

Website:  https://iomediavideos.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imeldaortegasuzara

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast website: https://www.womleadmag.com/podcast/

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YJHMoy 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GkmpVInAQR7Fgco0pUa1B 

RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/409442/rss 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYDpQX16k5Uh7G7PFjMjZ8KimqoOpFF-t

CONNECT:

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WomELLE

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/womelle

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/womelle

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womelle

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realwomelle/

OUTLINE:

02:12 - The Moment of Epiphany

04:28 - Inspiration for IO Media LLC

05:45 - Embracing Entrepreneurship

06:53 - Balancing Artistic Control and Client Collaboration

10:02 - Expanding into Media

11:00 - The Business Potential of Commercial Art

11:51 - The Journey of IO Media LLC

12:50 - Transitioning to a Business Model

14:14 - Collaborative Video Production

15:13 - Targeting Nonprofit Organizations, Professionals, and Businesses

16:40 - Monetizing Videos and Ads

17:09 - Partnerships with Other Producers

17:48 - The Value of IO Media for Businesses

19:50 - The Future of IO Media

26:21 - Being in the Front and Back of the Camera

27:10 - The Challenge of Pricing Services

31:00 - The Vision for IO Media in the Next Five Years