"At the end of the day, podcasting is a medium to communicate, and you need to be present in the way people like to consume." Today's guest, Manali Bhat, is a podcaster and podcast producer who has worked on over 500 episodes and four top-ranking shows with 18 clients. Reena and Manali compare notes on the podcasting journey, discussing the importance of building rapport with guests, the challenges of managing multiple shows, and the art of engaging conversations. Manali shares her unique perspective on how her engineering background influences her podcasting style, the importance of creativity in content creation, and her personal journey of overcoming shyness through podcasting. Manali opens up about her experiences growing up in Mumbai, the cultural diversity she encountered, and the challenges of convincing her parents about her career in podcasting. She also discusses the significance of addressing past traumas and how painting helped her heal from childhood experiences. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, creativity, and the power of finding one's voice through podcasting. Key Takeaways - Building rapport with guests can lead to more engaging and authentic conversations.- Creativity in content creation is crucial for maintaining audience interest and growth.- Addressing past traumas is essential for personal growth and healing.- Podcasting can be a powerful medium for finding and expressing one's voice. Connect with Manali Bhat - LinkedIn: Manali Bhat- YouTube: Manali Bhat Connect with Reena - Website: bettercalldaddy.com- LinkedIn: Reena Friedman Watts- Twitter: @reenareena- Instagram: @reenafriedmanwatts- Instagram Podcast: @bettercalldaddypodcast We love hearing your feedback. Leave us a review, share your thoughts, and spread the word about this enriching episode. Share it with someone who appreciates the resilience and the importance of self-worth. - (00:00) This is the better call daddy show. Each week, I interview a guest, share stories with my dad- (01:38) Manali Bhat is a podcaster, a podcast producer- (07:26) You have an engineering background, and I think that plays into your podcasting- (12:58) Why did you decide not to be on the audio listening platforms and to stick with YouTube- (18:39) Talk to me about what it was like growing up in Mumbai- (24:25) How did you get your first client through upwork- (30:30) You need to test what your audience wants before you create your podcast- (32:26) Are you doing this by yourself, or have you now hired other people to help- (36:54) Manali was uncomfortable with a drawing teacher when she was young- (42:39) Manali says one of her kids had a stomachache this morning- (45:08) Manali Bhat focuses on getting on YouTube and helping podcasters- (46:30) Manali uses podcasting to boost her confidence and grow as a person- (48:37) How do you raise four children, or three children or nine children Show notes created by https://headliner.app