THE VOICE OF INDUSTRY WEEKEND

Join women across industries for three days of connection, celebration, and growth.

I Am the Voice Publication

Your voice
belongs here

Submit a story for publication, apply for the podcast, book a paid feature or episode, or support the work that keeps this publication free and independent.

Write for Us

Submit your story

I Am the Voice publishes honest, first-person writing from real women about real experiences. Submissions are free and open to everyone. Acceptance is based on editorial fit alone.

What we publish
First-person stories about work, identity, caregiving, leadership, and change
Honest essays that do not wrap things up too neatly. We value truth over resolution.
Pieces between 700 and 1,500 words that hold a single clear perspective
History columns, WEFTS essays, and Bloom emotional support articles
Voices that have been underrepresented in mainstream media
What we do not publish
Promotional or branded content disguised as personal essays
Pieces previously published elsewhere without disclosure
Generic advice lists without a lived story behind them
Content that dismisses or stereotypes other women's experiences

Have a story worth telling?

Pitch us in a few sentences. Tell us what happened, why it matters, and who needs to read it. We read every submission personally and respond within two to three weeks.

Submit Your Pitch

You will need to log in or create an account to complete your submission.


Female Founders Podcast

Apply to be a guest

We invite select guests for a 20-minute conversation on a topic they know well. This is not a promotional appearance. It is a focused exchange where you bring genuine insight and advice to our audience. Applications are reviewed based on fit and topic relevance.

What this looks like
A 20-minute recorded conversation focused on one topic
You share expertise, perspective, and practical advice
You may briefly mention your business in context
Episode published on all major podcast platforms
You receive a shareable episode link for your own use
What this is not
A promotional slot or paid advertisement
A guaranteed booking, all applications are reviewed
An opportunity to pitch products or services to our audience
A commitment to any specific air date or promotional push

Ready to share your expertise?

Tell us the topic you want to speak on and why our audience needs to hear it. We will review your application and reach out if it is a good fit. There is no charge to apply.

Apply for the Podcast

You will need to log in or create an account to complete your submission.


Paid Services

Book a feature or podcast episode

These are content services you hire us to deliver. You are not paying for editorial consideration, you are hiring a team to produce something with you. Separate from submissions and podcast applications entirely.

Written Feature
Written Feature
$300
"I want my story told in print."
  • Editorial feature story, professionally written
  • Published in I Am the Voice Publication
  • Promoted across all WomELLE channels
  • Digital distribution and permanent archive
  • Social media feature across all platforms
Podcast Episode
Podcast Spotlight
$500
"I want a full produced episode with promotion behind it."
  • 60-minute recorded interview
  • Published on all major podcast platforms
  • Pre-episode promotion to our full email list
  • Custom social media graphics for your episode
  • Shared across all WomELLE social channels

Support the Work

Keep this publication alive

I Am the Voice is independently produced with no advertisers telling us what to say. If this publication matters to you, your contribution goes directly toward keeping it free, honest, and in print.

Every dollar contributed goes toward editorial production, design, printing costs, and ensuring every story we publish reaches the women who need to read it, regardless of where they are or what they can afford.

Contribute to the Work

Your contribution is entirely voluntary and has no connection to editorial decisions. Choose any amount you are comfortable with.

"Independent media only exists when people choose to sustain it."

I Am the Voice Editorial Team
Supporting the publication has no effect on submission reviews
Contributors are acknowledged in the issue of their choice
All payments are processed securely
You choose your own amount at the time of payment