Mae Mariyam Thomas
“I honestly don't know any other industry that dedicates an entire festival to women in it. This an opportunity for women to share our experience and expertise in this space and I hope this leads to more cheques being signed for women to do profound work in podcasting.”
Mae Maryam Thomas
Mae Mariyam Thomas is a presenter, podcast producer, journalist, entrepreneur and voice over artist, with over a decade of experience in the radio industry and 5 years in the podcasting space. She started her career as a News Editor/Journalist for a community radio station in Wales, UK. When she moved back to India in 2010, she continued working in radio as a presenter, producer and creative manager, until eventually she began exploring the growing medium of podcasting and now runs her own podcast production company. She’s most well-known for being the host of India’s first indie music podcast Maed in India which was selected by Apple as one of the Best Podcasts of 2018 in India.
The show has been running for over 7 years and is a platform to showcase some of the best independent music coming out of India. With over 250 episodes out so far, it features interviews, new/unreleased music and live recording sessions with indie musicians. In 2019, she was chosen by GQ magazine for their 50 Most Influential Young Indians. Currently, she works as a podcast consultant to develop audio ideas, design shows, handle production and distribution of podcasts. At the Festival Mae will be a Global Keynote Speaker.