It's our birthday!! 🎉

In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on podcasting behind the scenes and celebrating three years of Hustle Humbly.

From recording in closets during COVID to building out a full setup with microphones, mixers, and editing software—we're sharing what it *really* takes to run a podcast (spoiler: it's more than just hitting record).

We brought in our producer (and Katie's husband), Jay, to walk through the technical side—equipment, editing, sound quality, and how everything actually works. Then we dive into how we plan episodes, stay consistent, and keep the show running week after week without missing a Monday.

We're also sharing what's surprised us the most over the past three years—from reaching listeners all over the world to realizing just how impactful this podcast has become.

Whether you've been here since day one or just found us recently, we're so grateful you're part of this community 💛

Here's what we cover in this episode:

-What podcasting is really like behind the scenes -What equipment you actually need (and what you don't) -How long editing and production really take -Why sound quality matters (but isn't everything) -How we plan episodes and stay organized -Why we record ahead and stay consistent -How we choose topics (hint: it's often from YOU) -Why we don't script our episodes -Keys to podcast success: consistency + storytelling -Why we've never missed a Monday -What surprised us most about podcasting -How the podcast has grown beyond Baton Rouge -Why podcasting has been so fulfilling for us -How Hustle Humbly became a "content machine" -Our favorite podcasts and listening habits -Why you don't need fancy equipment to start -Encouragement if you've been thinking about starting a podcast

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