For years, my work has been about amplifying voices and breaking down barriers.
As the founder of the DEMVP, my team registered over 1.5 million new voters, driving engagement in key elections across the country. But when the pandemic shut down in-person organizing, I needed a new way to reach people and spark meaningful conversations.
That’s when I launched my first podcast, The Delve.
I had zero experience in podcasting. I didn’t know how to edit, mix sound, or structure an engaging audio format. But I built a world-class team of engineers and producers, and together, we figured it out.
The result?
The Delve became a top 5% globally ranked podcast, reaching audiences worldwide.
The conversations I had on The Delve—with political leaders, economists, and global thinkers—pushed me to take my civic engagement a step further. I ran for public office.
I lost.
And honestly? That was the best thing that could have happened.
Because the moment my campaign ended, I went right back to work—expanding The Delve into Brazil, then Europe. But as our team grew, one issue remained crystal clear:
Podcasting is hard.
Most creators never make it past Episode 10 because the process is overwhelming.
You’re expected to come up with content, record, find guests, edit, publish, promote, and be constantly creative—often with little to no support.
I had a gold-standard production team behind me.
But most podcasters don’t.
And that’s exactly why we built Soundly AI.
The AI That Gives Every Creator a Professional Team
With Soundly AI, our goal was simple:
Eliminate the barriers that keep great voices out of podcasting.
We’ve built a platform that automates editing, sound engineering, and music integration—giving every creator the tools to produce professional-quality audio effortlessly.
Instead of spending hours cleaning up sound, podcasters can now achieve studio-level quality in one click.
Instead of juggling complex software and expensive engineers, they can focus on what actually matters—creating.
The Future of Media is AI-Enhanced, Not AI-Generated
The conversation around AI often centers on replacing human creativity—but that’s not what we’re doing.
At The Delve, AI doesn’t replace in-depth research or expert interviews—it enhances production so we can deliver higher-quality content, faster.
Soundly AI is doing the same for podcasters everywhere. Whether it’s an independent journalist, an educator, or a brand building a global audience, AI-powered tools mean creators no longer need a full production team to compete at the highest level.
A New Era for Podcasting
Soundly AI is more than a tool—it’s a fundamental shift in how podcasts are produced.
The podcast industry is projected to grow fivefold to $135 billion by 2031. But for that growth to be sustainable, the barriers to professional-quality production need to come down.
That’s the problem we’re solving.
Because when creators win, we all win.
For media inquiries, partnerships, or interviews, contact:
Chalin Askew
Soundly AI
