Recording Your First Podcast Episode 🎙️

Welcome to Day 12 of the 30-Day Podcast Challenge! 🚀
Today is a BIG day—we’re officially recording your first podcast episode!

Your First Episode: The Foundation of Your Podcast

Your first episode isn’t just an introduction—it’s where your listeners decide:
 ✅ Do they connect with you?
 ✅ Is this podcast worth their time?
 ✅ Will this podcast help them?

Your audience craves real, raw, and relatable. 💡
So forget about perfection—this is not your TED Talk. You don’t need a polished script or robotic delivery.
Instead, think conversation over monologue. 🎙️

What to Include in Your First Episode

📌 1. Your Story (Hero’s Journey)
 Your story isn’t about you—it’s about showing your audience what’s possible for them.

• Before: Where were you? What struggles did you face?
• The Shift: What was the turning point that changed everything?
• After: What does life/business look like now?

✨ Be real, be raw, be YOU. Your audience is craving human connection.

📌 2. Why You Created This Podcast
 Your podcast isn’t just about content or sales—it’s about community and impact.

• What inspired you to create it?
• What gaps did you see in your industry that needed to be filled?
• What makes your podcast different?

✨ Your listeners need to know that this is NOT just another podcast saying the same things.

📌 3. What Listeners Can Expect from Future Episodes
 Take them along for the journey! Let them know:

• What kind of content you’ll be sharing.
• How often you’ll release episodes.
• If you’ll have guest interviews, Q&As, or behind-the-scenes content.

📌 4. Your Core Values & Brand Message
 Your values make your brand STAND OUT.

• What do you stand for?
• What do you not stand for?
• What beliefs drive your business?

✨ Example: “I value freedom over hustle. I don’t believe in working 60-hour weeks to scale. I help women create $10K-$50K months working 20 hours a week or less.”

This lets your dream listener know: “This podcast is for ME.” 🎯

How to Record with Confidence

🎙️ Talk to ONE person, not an audience.
 Picture your ideal client. Imagine you’re having coffee with them. Speak directly to them.

🎙️ Use bullet points, not a script.
 You want to sound conversational, not robotic. Keep an outline to stay on track, but let yourself flow.

🎙️ Embrace imperfections.
 People connect with real people. Your audience won’t care if you say “um” or have small pauses. They care about the value you’re bringing.

Final Steps: Upload & Publish

✅ Record your first episode! 🎉
✅ Lightly edit (if needed), but don’t obsess over perfection.
 ✅ Upload to Buzzsprout & add your title, description, and show notes.
 ✅ Hit PUBLISH—your podcast is officially live! 🚀

✨ You Did It! Your Podcast is Now LIVE! 🎙️
This is just the beginning of something incredible. Keep going, keep showing up, and keep sharing your voice