Founder Life with Anna DeShawn: Ever wondered what it really takes to build a startup? Join Anna DeShawn, award-winning podcast producer and founder of The Qube, as she pulls back the curtain on her journey to revolutionize the podcasting industry. From the initial spark of an idea to the highs, lows, and everything in between, Founder Life offers a raw and honest look at the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned while building a platform dedicated to amplifying Black and Brown voices. Get ready for an inspiring and relatable ride through the world of entrepreneurship, podcasting, and the power of storytelling.
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30 Mar 2025
The Epiphany ✨
Have you ever had an epiphany that made you feel lighter?
This last one that I talk about in this video and much more in depth in my last post (https://thequbeapp.substack.com/p/a-midnight-epiphany-changes-the-game) has made me feel that a weight has been lifted. For some reason I hadn’t felt like it was holding me back till that very moment.
Family, I’m getting more and more excited about the possibilities of The Qube every single day. I haven’t been this excited about jumping back into app development in a long time.
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29 Mar 2025
A Midnight Epiphany Changes the Game
Family, this past week, I had a BIG realization—curation has been holding The Qube back from scaling. While our Qubric rating system ensured quality, it’s too time-intensive and costly to lead the process. So, here’s the shift:
The Qube is now open to ALL Black & Brown podcasters—period.
Curation becomes a premium feature under “Get Qube Approved”, offering:✅ A badge of excellence✅ Exclusive discovery placement✅ A feature in our newsletter✅ Discounts on audits + reviews
Honoring our curated podcasters with a curation when we roll out the new system.
This is a game-changer for our growth, and I want to hear from you—what do you think about this shift? Also, how do you capture your late-night epiphanies? 📝💡🚀
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14 Mar 2025
How I Deal With a "No"
Rejection is part of the founder journey, but how you handle it makes all the difference. In this episode of Founder Life: Where Dreams Meet Reality, I share my experience of receiving a tough "no" from Northwestern’s pitch competition—after weeks of preparation and anticipation.
💡 What you’ll hear in this episode:
The moment I realized The Qube didn’t make the cut and how it felt
Why I give myself 24 hours to sit with rejection before moving forward
The next steps for The Qube, including a new app model and a refined business strategy
Why I remain committed to this journey, despite the setbacks
No’s are inevitable, but they don’t define the dream. Tune in as I navigate this moment, regroup, and get back to building. Let’s keep going, family! 💪🏾🎧
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28 Feb 2025
Venture Capital Pitch on Monday, the first Podcast Salon & a Vinyl Surprise! 🎧✨
We’re back with Vlog #2, and I’ve got updates! 🎤🚀
📌 Northwestern Venture Equity Course: Wrapping up an amazing 8-week journey—but will we move forward to pitch investors? The wait is real! 🫣
📌 Podcast Salon Recap: Our first-ever Podcast Salon was a vibe! 🎧✨ Silent headphones, dope convos, and a packed house at Pen & Paper, a Joint Creative.
📌 Podcasts on Vinyl?! That’s right—we’re making podcast history 🎶🎙️. Pre-orders are open for The Qube’s first-ever Podcast Salon Vinyl—because our stories deserve archives outside of digital spaces.
Tune in for all the updates, the wins, the anxiety, and the excitement—and let’s keep building The Qube together! 💡💜
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21 Feb 2025
Founder Life Begins: My First Qube Vlog 🚀
Family! 🎉 Welcome to my very first Qube vlog—Founder Life! For years, people have told me to document this wild rollercoaster of building The Qube, and here I am, finally doing it!
In this vlog, I share:✨ My journey into Northwestern’s Venture Equity course & the funding opportunities ahead 💰✨ Exciting news—The Qube is officially its own entity with a brand-new bank account! 🏦✨ Our first-ever Podcast Salon & an exclusive vinyl project 🎙️🎶✨ Navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship while staying hopeful & grateful 🙏🏾
This is just the beginning, and I’m so glad to have y’all on this journey with me. Let’s go! 🚀
📌 Watch, subscribe, and follow the journey!
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