This episode is my little love note to you ... to say THANK YOU for listening for all these years. The time has come to stop creating this podcast. It is complete.  Death is rebirth. It opens space for new to come in.  It is the beginning of more beautiful things coming. As we say in knitting, it's time to "binding off" and end the scarf,  and welcome in the possibility to "cast on" something new. This episode is also an invitation to hang out here, and dive into the back catalog of...

In this wild, wild west of podcasting, there's a common belief that perfection and polish are necessary for success. However, what if the key to longevity and authentic connections lies in embracing our imperfections and taking messy action? In this "AirPods Episode," we're shaking things up with messy massive action and why I think taking imperfect action creates security and longevity for your podcast, and it leads to increased enjoyment and freedom every time you get behind the...

Think of your podcast like the center of a wheel, and everything else you create as the spokes of that wheel. In this episode, you'll learn how to take one topic and turn that into 8 pieces of content.  This is a peek inside my own process, and I'm sharing it with you so you can focus on your LOVE of creating through the spoken word! Then ... the rest is all icing! So seriously, if you have a VA or someone who helps you, this is the perfect process. Or, if you are a one-woman show, this is...

Get ready for 6 game-changing tips to help you stay consistent and build an engaged audience for your podcast. When you tune in, you'll learn why it's important to keep a regular schedule, and how creating a content calendar actually keeps the FUN in podcasting. If you're a life coach looking to launch or improve your podcast, you won't want to miss these juicy tips. So, let's dive in and start growing your audience. What you'll learn:  Why it's important to develop a consistent schedule Why...

In this podcast episode, I share 20 strategies for growing your podcast through collaboration and community. I explored various ways to collaborate with other podcasters, such as guesting, co-hosting, hosting live events or panels, and joint advertising.  I also discussed the benefits of creating a collaborative series of episodes, organizing contests and giveaways, and forming community collaborations to support each other's shows. I also share some unexpected and innovative strategies like...

Today, we're going to dive deep into the subject of podcast growth and discuss proven strategies to help your podcast thrive in today's world. We'll address the obsession with downloads and stats, and share some eye-opening insights about how downloads can be misleading. We'll also explore the importance of collaborating with other podcasters and strategically choosing guests to appear on your show for optimal growth. We'll discuss the power of patience in various aspects of our lives, and...

It's time to let go of the podcasting rules ... because they don't exist! In this episode, I get real on the so-called rules so you can have fun with podcasting as an "art form," filled with play. When you let go of the made up rules that tell you perfect audio quality and downloads equal success, that's when you create real authenticity and show up week after week because you freakin' LOVE what you do as a podcaster.    I also discuss the confusion about productivity and how embracing the...

If your podcast is not growing, and you're wondering why no one is listening and you're not getting the engagement you seek, then tune in for my 7 tips you need to know to unlock the secrets to successful podcasting. Podcasting is a journey, it's not a one and done, set it and forget it thing. The podcasting space is constantly growing. There's a space for you if you have passion, excitement and you're always on the lookout for how to be better and even more excellent in your approach to...

In this podcast episode, I discuss the importance of using pockets of time efficiently and being scrappy to make the most of your resources. I share my experience with meditation and karma, and how it can be applied to podcasting. Oprah once said “I will no longer be on TV but I will use it as a force for good and not be used by TV."  How can we take this wisdom and become a fearless podcaster and step into our own sovereignty and greatness? What you'll learn:  The 3 things that will carry us...

After nearly 10 years behind the mic, I have to say that getting scrappy on the regular is hands-down one of my strong superpowers. We can't get everything done at the same time, but we can get done what matters most at the right time. What you'll learn in this episode: Why getting scrappy can be the ultimate podcasting superpowerHow to capture unexpected moments to record on the flyHow to create time and location freedom (as I illustrate in this episode!) How to create your own tiny...

Are transcripts worth it? Show notes or no show notes? My guest is Jennie Lakenan, and she puts it all out there in this episode. In this conversation, we go deep on the 3  BEST ways to use your website to get more ears on your podcast.  Listen and learn as Jennie shares how you can  promote and grow your businesses through the power of websites and strategic marketing. What you'll learn in this episode:  The real reason for transcripts and why they are important for your podcastWhy you...

If you’re a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants kind podcaster and it’s beginning to catch up to you, then listen up because this episode is an important one. Keeping a regular schedule for your podcast is what will help you grow and create the longevity you desire. In this episode, learn why planning ahead for your podcast is the best insurance, and number one form of self-care you could possibly have when it comes to your podcasting life. Planning in advance can create personal freedom, joy,...

There's a sneaky, insidious thing that has a life of its own. It's called Podfading. It sounds exactly like what it is - your podcast fading away. It's a danger zone that many new podcasters go through. In this episode, learn a magical solution called "thinking in twos" that  will revolutionize the way you look at creating your podcast.  Here's what you'll learn in this episode: A taste of real freedom - step away and not be tethered to your podcastNo emergenciesHow to find the fun in...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with a podcast editor to help you launch your shiny new podcast? Well, in today’s episode you get to be a fly on the wall because we dive into the nitty gritty of it all.  If you're ready to launch your podcast, consider this like you're sitting with me on a consult call, and I'm literally explaining what it's like if you work with me on your podcast.  I'm laying it all out in this episode, so that by the time we are done you'll know exactly what...

Take another peek into the minds of coaches who are absolutely crushing it with podcasting, and they are doing it with passion and purpose. These coaches have found the "meaningful metrics" that keep them showing up week after week, spreading fairy dust behind the mic, and creating their own definition of what it means  to be a proud podcaster with a capital P. Tune in to listen to the question I posted in The Posse, and I invite you to answer the questions as well, and by the way, I have a...

This is a fun and different episode today. It was inspired by a post that I created in The Coaching Posse, a special community for Life Coach School certified coaches.  This episode will give you a little peek into the minds of coaches who are absolutely crushing it with podcasting, and they are doing it with passion and purpose. They define the meaning of podcaster with a capital P.  Tune in to listen to the question I posted in The Posse, and I invite you to answer the questions as well,...

I'm brining you another-off-the-cuff, barebones, no notes episode. Today I felt there was a calling for me to record something straight-up simple to prove the point as I do again and again ... we don't need fancy scripts, notes, or timestamps to be a successful podcaster with a capital P. In this episode, we're going to explore an issue I often see with podcasters getting out of their lane, comparing and despairing. This episode is asking you to step courageously into your sovereign self....

Today I'm talking about something so important that very few podcast coaches and experts are talking about. Every podcaster will face this at some point, and usually it happens during the first few months after starting a podcast.  It's the 3 phases of a podcast, and what successful podcasters do so they don't give up. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FOR THIS EPISODE What you'll learn in this episode:  The 3 phases every podcast goes throughThe mindset that successful podcasters...

I often see many new podcasters getting out of their lane looking at what the big podcasters are doing, wanting those same results, and wondering why they're not getting them. And they get caught up in the numbers instead of focusing on the most important metric -- humans and touching and transforming lives with their words. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FOR THIS EPISODE   What you'll learn in this episode:  Why most podcasts end after only a few monthsThe problem with being...

My life has been nothing short of incredible over the past 6 months. I made the decision to stop looking outside myself, to stay in my lane and doing some really scary things … that actually turned out to not be so scary after all. Today's episode is one that I’m sharing so I can explain what I did so you might pull a few bits of inspiration out of this for yourself … to step into your own sovereign self to see you’re stronger and more resilient that you think. What you'll learn in this...

Friends … it is time to say “bye for now.” My path is circling back home to my art and love for making pretty things with string. Will there be a podcast about making and creating? Who knows. I’m allowing the muse to take me by the hand and we’ll just have to see. What I can say for sure … I love the art of the TALK. So I’ll be back. Don’t know when or what that will look like yet and I love the mystery of it. “Cultivate not knowing.” -Rumi Following  the path of passion ALWAYS makes the...

Today I'm chatting with Tammie Carpenter Bennett, mindset coach and Host of The Show Up Society Podcast. Tammie shares her years of wisdom from owning  a stationery business and coaching runners for over 13 years to remove the blocks that are keeping them stuck so they can achieve their goals with confidence.   Tammie is all about habits … she walks the walk by keeping one tiny, daily habit going strong for over 10 years. And she teaches others how to create and keep a tiny daily habit to...

Something emanated overnight which is now the material manifestation of today’s podcast episode.  I literally had to run from the bed to the mic to capture what you’re about to hear … and it all just flowed from the divine.  It’s about a new workshop - and seriously it's the BEST shit that's come out of me to date. It's what you need, what you want, and it's the reason you are a podcaster, and it's how you create something divine in this world that someone can consume, and walk away from as a...

Lot's of people want the HOW TO podcast stuff, and that's super-simple, because I can teach you that in 20 minutes. The collection of things- the mic, the software, the show notes pages. What actually matters is your compelling reason for wanting to do it. That's when it gets to be fun ... when you relax. Take a chill pill. That's when you see things grow. The podcast is a vehicle where ideas can be shared in an intimate way and communicate in a way that build trust, share your gift of gab...