What is The Smile Channel and how does it work?

The Smile Channel is a global media platform spotlighting voices of impact, insight, and positive change. We feature authors, speakers, podcasters, and thought leaders who have something meaningful to share with the world — through profiles, episodes, books, events, and reviews.

If you’ve just signed up, this article gives you the lay of the land before you start filling things out. The whole platform makes more sense once you understand the bigger picture.

What you get as a member

Every member, regardless of plan tier, gets:

• A public profile page where readers, event organizers, and other members can find you
• The ability to add your books, episodes, and social links
• Access to the Reader Leaderboard (submit reviews, earn badges)
• An invite link you can share to grow the community (and earn $100 per VIP invite)
• A spot on the public Connector Board if you start inviting people

Higher tiers unlock additional features — One Sheet (Pro), custom domain (VIP), homepage spotlight (VIP), and more. We’ll cover those in detail in the Membership category.

Who The Smile Channel is for

The platform was built for people whose work centers on positive impact — authors writing books that matter, speakers who share generously, podcasters who dig into real topics, and entrepreneurs building businesses with purpose. If your work is about adding value to the world, you’ll fit right in.

What makes us different

Most platforms either treat members as products to monetize or as data points in a feed. We try to do neither. The Smile Channel is run by Ken Rochon and the Perfect Publishing team — people who’ve spent decades hosting events, publishing books, and building communities. The platform is built around member success, not engagement metrics.