“Sumter Social” refers to a podcast created by the University of West Alabama that focuses on sharing the culture and stories of Sumter County, Alabama, and the surrounding Black Belt region. The podcast uses storytelling to foster community engagement and appreciation for the area’s heritage by amplifying diverse voices and narratives.

I worked briefly on the Sumter Social Podcast during the spring semester of my junior year. (2024-2025) Under the guidance of Amanda Gilliand, Sumter Social, a podcast about community in the South, specifically in Sumter County, was brought to life.

Together with my classmate Anna Fancher, who created the words, I made this cover to represent the podcast.

Below is a brand kit I put together.