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Reach Creatives Who Are Serious About Their Craft

Built by Grit listeners are working artists, writers, and performers who are actively investing in their creative careers.

Who Listens to Built by Grit

A highly engaged global community of working creatives — not casual listeners. They take notes. They act on what they hear.

60+
Episodes Published
Global
Guest Reach
Long-form
60–90 min avg. episode
High
Listener Intent

Who They Are

  • Working artists, musicians, writers, and performers
  • Creatives transitioning to full-time careers
  • Creative business owners and educators
  • International creative community
  • People who invest in tools, courses, and resources
  • Listeners who take action on what they hear

Ways to Work Together

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Episode Sponsorship

Host-read ad integrated naturally into the episode. Deepa's voice, her audience's trust. Pre-roll, mid-roll, or post-roll placement available.

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Newsletter Feature

Dedicated placement in the Built by Grit newsletter — reaching subscribers who actively opted in for creative career content.

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Content Partnership

Co-create content, sponsor a series of episodes, or partner on a workshop or live event. Best for brands wanting deeper integration.

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Custom Package

Have a specific goal in mind? Let's design something that works for your brand and our audience. We're flexible and collaborative.

Brands That Resonate With This Audience

Creative Tools

Adobe, Canva, Scrivener, Final Draft, Procreate — tools working creatives actually use.

Learning Platforms

Skillshare, MasterClass, Domestika, Coursera — continuing education for creative professionals.

Creator Economy

Patreon, Ko-fi, Kickstarter — platforms that help creatives earn from their work.

Arts Organizations

Residency programs, arts grants, literary agencies, galleries — reaching serious practitioners.

Financial Services

Banking, accounting, or financial tools built for freelancers and self-employed creatives.

Books & Publishing

Publishers, book services, writing tools — an audience that reads, writes, and buys books.

Let's Talk Partnership

Tell us about your brand and goals — we'll get back to you within 3 business days.

We respond to all serious inquiries within 3 business days.