In this engaging episode, Marie, the host of "Culture and Leadership Connections" shares her inspiring podcasting journey and the evolution of her show. She delves into her passion for interviewing, sparked by her work at the United Nations University, and the importance of sharing diverse and sometimes controversial stories. Marie offers valuable insights into her meticulous preparation process, including the use of AI tools and effective team management strategies. She also discusses her shift to a weekly release schedule and the introduction of solo episodes. Aspiring podcasters will find her advice on goal setting, organization, and monetization particularly enlightening. Tune in to discover Marie's expert tips and the impactful stories behind her podcast.

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Links & Resources

Website : https://shiftworkplace.com/podcast/

Calendly : https://calendly.com/

Google Forms : https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/

Google Sheets : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/

CRM HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com/

Trello: https://trello.com/

Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/

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Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/culture-and-leadership-connections-podcast/id1444492741

Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/47LP55ipGKPOgwiihHEL9K

YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKNoMIug6Bs53LoLAiBI_cg

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaderstraining/

Facebook : https://web.facebook.com/ShiftWorkPlace

Timestamps

Importance of Sharing Stories (00:01:54) Marie discusses the importance of sharing diverse and controversial stories through podcasting.

Memorable Guest Stories (00:05:18) Marie shares impactful stories from her podcast interviews, including those of indigenous activists, a shy tech entrepreneur, and a lawyer.

Preparation for Interviews (00:07:32) Marie explains her interview preparation process, including sending questions in advance and the use of podcast release forms.

Powerful Interview Questions (00:11:28) Marie discusses the power of asking about formative childhood experiences and the importance of adapting questions to the guest.

Transition to Weekly Releases (00:13:43) Marie describes the transition from bi-monthly to weekly podcast releases and the introduction of solo episodes.

Preparation and Planning (00:15:39) Marie discusses her advanced planning and stress reduction for her team.

Tools and Workflow (00:17:26) Marie explains her use of calendly, Google forms, and HubSpot CRM for scheduling and workflow management.

Hiring Process (00:20:44) Marie details how she found her audio editor and show notes writer, emphasizing luck and timing.

Podsqueeze and Monetization (00:23:09) Marie shares her experience with Podsqueeze and advises on starting with a monetization plan.

Podcast Name and Distribution (00:25:44) Marie mentions her podcast "Culture and Leadership Connections" and its availability on various platforms.