Courtney Elmer

With over 18,000 hours studying what separates top podcasts from the ones that go unnoticed, Courtney Elmer is a Forbes and Rolling Stone–featured Top 1% podcast host, Webby Awards judge, and leading authority on the psychology behind what makes podcasts succeed or fail. Known as “The Podcast Whisperer” by CEO Weekly, she drives industry evolution through Neuropodcasting™,the methodology she pioneered that merges the science of human behavior with podcast strategy to influence listener behavior and turn audience growth into revenue.

As Founder and CEO of PodLaunch® and host of the globally-ranked show Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast, Courtney and her team have led more than 70+ bingeworthy podcast launches, helping business owners and brands dominate their niche, attract the right listeners, and convert audience growth into sustainable revenue. Her expertise has been sought by leaders and teams at Podcast Movement, PodFest, Forbes, Fast Company, Kajabi, PopSugar, and more.

After nearly losing her voice to thyroid cancer in her mid-twenties, Courtney turned adversity into advocacy, dedicating her career to empowering others to use their voices to create meaningful change. She lives in New Orleans where she dodges the occasional parade float with her husband Alan and their son—a surprise miracle baby following her cancer treatments.