John C. Havens is the About.com Guide to Podcasting, Founder of Podcast Vision and Voice (a podcast/new media consultation/creation firm) and Lead Organizer for PodCamp NYC. JCH initially moved to NYC in 1992 to pursue a career in acting, where he was featured (principal/speaking roles) on Broadway (and off) in TV, and Film. Along the way he tried his hand at writing corporate scripts and fell into marketing, consulting, and PR. He has written five non-fiction titles, one novel, two one-person shows, plays guitar/harmonica, runs a Father’s Group, and loves the fact that the new media marketplace allows for people from varied and colorful backgrounds to speak their voice with passion and conviction