Today I’m speaking to Ant McGinley, an award winning podcaster, mentor and speaker, director and co-founder of Pods Up North. We talk about the power of podcasting as the most democratic medium to build connections and communities.

What You Will Learn in This Episode:

• Why podcasting as a medium matters in today’s world
• Why we should stop comparing podcasts to radio
• What speaking at podcasting events has done for Ant’s career
• The importance of being your authentic self when you go to networking events
• What Pods of North is and how it came about 
• Ant’t advice for someone who is scared of podcasting

When Ant decided to take action and attend podcasting conferences and events, huge things happened. So follow his advice, go where it’s happening in order to increase your visibility and become that go-to person in your field.

Resources:

• Action Takers Mastermind: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/mastermind/
• Pods Up North https://www.podsupnorth.com/
• Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/
• Connect with Ant McGinley: https://twitter.com/antmcginley https://www.instagram.com/antmcginley/