Xavier D'Leau, executive producer and head of content

Xavier D’Leau

Executive Producer & Head of Content

Podcast · Digital Video · Live Experiences

Open to Head of Content · Director of Podcast/Audio · Executive Producer · Creative Director · VP of Brand/Community — Los Angeles or remote

Xavier D’Leau is an executive producer and creative leader with 15+ years building audience-driven media brands across podcasts, digital video, editorial, and live events. He founded and runs Jade and XD, a weekly culture podcast he leads end to end — creative direction, production, distribution, and business strategy — growing it to 100K average monthly downloads and 150K+ followers across platforms, with partnerships including Spotify (Spotify Partner, 2020–2021), Stitcher, Spreaker, Patreon, and Loud Speakers Network (2024–2026). He is visual producer for the Gettin’ Grown podcast, was editor-in-chief of Soule LGBT, and founded The XD Experience, one of the first YouTube channels created by and for the LGBTQIA+ community. A Webby Awards judge and TEDx speaker (Penn State, 2015), he led marketing for Patrik-Ian Polk’s feature “The Skinny,” and his film work has been recognized by ScreenCraft, WeScreenplay, and the Las Vegas Black Film Festival. He also runs D’Leau Consulting, building brands from the ground up.

Career Highlights

Since 2014Founder & EP, Jade and XD
SpotifyPartner podcast, 2020–2021
Loud SpeakersNetwork show, 2024–2026
Webby & TEDxWebby Awards judge · TEDx speaker

Watch & Listen

Hire Me for Consulting

Through D’Leau Consulting, I help podcasts, creators, and digital media brands grow from the ground up, using the same playbook that took Jade and XD to 100K monthly downloads, a 4.91★ rating, and a 45% jump in Patreon revenue.

Podcast Strategy & LaunchFormat, positioning, show structure, and a distribution plan built to grow.
Production & PostAudio and video production and editing, packaged and ready to publish.
Content CalendarsEpisode and content planning that keeps you consistent across platforms.
Social & Audience GrowthSocial media management, curation, and community building.
Monetization & PartnershipsPremium content, Patreon, distribution, and ad partnerships.
Brand & WebBrand identity and websites that turn listeners into fans.

Monthly packages with weekly or bi-weekly support, or a one-time 60-minute strategy call. Rates on request.

Audience Demographics

Gender
74%Female
26%Male
Age
15-24
25-35
36-45
150K+Followers
100KMonthly Downloads
85%Listen-Through
4.91★2,100+ Ratings

Brand Collaborations

TargetStarbucksGoli NutritionHelloFreshFoxWonderyNBJALAMcDonald’sTEDx

Work With Me

e: xd@thexdexperience.com

Los Angeles · Open to remote

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