Jason Gillikin

As VP of Audience Growth at Walk West, Jason Gillikin is focused on helping brands expand their reach, engage the right audiences, and turn content into meaningful connections. With a deep background in podcasting, digital media, and storytelling, Jason specializes in creating strategies that drive brand visibility and audience engagement across multiple platforms.

Before joining Walk West, Jason founded Earfluence, a full-service audio and video podcast production agency, where he worked with businesses, executives, and personal brands to develop compelling content that stands out. He has helped hundreds of thought leaders build their influence through strategic podcasting and digital media initiatives.

Beyond his work in media, Jason is an entrepreneur, host, and producer with a passion for elevating voices and crafting stories that make an impact. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, he spends most of his time outside of work with his wife and three daughters—mostly as their unpaid taxi driver to all the after-school activities.