Blog 36: My Podcasting Tips for Future Podcasters

 Hello Readers! 

Today I want to talk about podcasting, as it is something that has significantly grown in popularity since the pandemic. Podcasts are a great way to quickly learn new information, listen to stories, or keep up with current events. You can listen to them while working out, drawing, or other activities. If you've thought about creating your own podcast, I highly recommend it. It's a great learning experience and helps you learn more about audio editing, writing for radio, as well as story-telling in general. There are thousands of podcasts out there about all sorts of topics, so it's easy to find a place for your own ideas. 

  

 For my podcast, All's Fair in Love and Business, I focus on local female entrepreneurs to the Denver Area, interviewing them about their work and relationships with others. If you're curious to learn more, you can find my podcast on all your favorite platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and others. I've been doing this podcast for only a few months, but the women I have interviewed have incredible stories which have motivated me to continue showcasing their work and making a podcast where people can hear these stories. I always wanted to try podcasting, and finally was able to get started and find a niche that I enjoyed working in. Podcasting can seem daunting, but it's really not. Below are my podcasting tips for any future podcasters out there who may want to start their own podcast, but aren't entirely sure how. 

1. Research to make sure your podcast idea isn't already someone else's podcast 

It's important to make sure that the idea you have for your podcast, isn't already someone else's podcast. Be sure to look on Spotify or Anchor or even just search over Google to check and see if your idea has been done already. If it hasn't, then great! You can make this podcast and not step on anyone's toes 

2. Be sure to have compelling stories that hook your listener right away 

In a world of seemingly limitless podcasts, it's important to be able to hook your listener right away. Whether this is with an interesting quote from an interviewee, a catchy intro song, or an introductory scene, giving your readers something that initially grabs them will help you build your listening fanbase faster. 

3. With COVID-19, your podcast doesn't have to be perfect 

What I mean by that is that since everyone is at home, all of the recordings are being done at home, which means they won't have studio-level quality. It's okay to have noises in the background or some slip-ups. This makes your podcast more endearing and relatable to listeners. 

I hope these tips help you to push your podcast into reality. If you have any other questions or concerns, reach out to me on my social media channels. 

Until next time, 

Katie 

Lifestyle Blog 15: Tips for monitoring self growth

 Hello, my Wonderful Readers! 

Today I want to talk about self-growth, as it's something that is a continual process that all of us are going through. Some people pay more attention and do more things to work on their self-growth, while others have no opinions as to whether they grow or not. I hope to inspire you to look inward and use the tips below to help monitor your own self-growth. Self-growth is beneficial as it gives us progress, and maturity, and experience. These in turn lead to wisdom, which we can use to make better decisions. Looking at your self-growth can help you determine your future goals, and work towards having a more positive life. 

 1. Self-awareness 

Being self-aware is important in monitoring your self-growth. Self-awareness is knowing your impact on others, and the effects your actions cause. Understanding how you come off to other people, can help you to look inward to find ways to come off with more respect and consideration for others. Knowing yourself and appreciating yourself are important first steps in moving towards better self-growth. 

2. Be kind 

You may not have grown as much as you wanted, or be the person you want to be right now, so it's important to be kind to yourself and allow yourself some time to mature. Self-growth is not an overnight process but takes a lifetime. Keep this in mind when looking at your own self-growth 

3. Look back on your goals 

It's important to look back on your goals and see if you reached them or not. This can help you better understand if you have achieved self-growth or not. This can also assist in developing better and more achievable goals for your future. 

I hope these tips help you to look forward to productivity and a better understanding of self-growth. Feel free to reach out to me on all my socials with questions or comments. 

Until next time, 

Katie