Episode 086. "It's not worth trying to copy anybody. Do what you want to do, what you love...because podcasting takes a lot of work and if you're not loving it, it's not going to last." ~Lori L. Tharps Where does the inspiration to create a podcast arise from? How do you get over the learning curve? What happens when you want to change things up? And how do you know when it's time to quit? All of this and more from Lori L. Tharps, author, educator, and podcaster. Hear the evolution of Lori's show, My American Meltingpot, and what's coming next. Lori says, "It really is just going to be a kind of a literary love fest for multicultural stories!" And she couldn't be happier. Peace, love & podcasting, Andrea Klunder, Your Podcast Boss   Get the full show notes including links to shows and episodes referenced at:  http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/podenvy086   Podcast Angel: Mighty Networks: our favorite platform for building your online community Facebook Groups are so 2020. Mighty Networks is a premium place to build your online community away from adbots. Check it out... http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/mightynetworks The NEW Craft & Culture membership features YOUR top podcasting questions and more... Podcast Envy: Craft & Culture Club Hosted on Mighty Networks, the NEW Craft & Culture membership features YOUR top podcasting questions, and my bossiest podcasting advice. Save your spot: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/craftandculture And if you want to get a taste for the platform and connect with some creative folk who center the experience of women at the intersection of who we are and what we make, join The Creative Impostor Collective for free. Connect with me Email [email protected] Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Podcast Envy listener.) *** Do you LOVE Podcast Envy? What's your fave episode? What have you learned? What mistakes have I saved you from making with your show? Let me know in a review here: http://ratethispodcast.com/envy