Feed Your Brand

When we think about the concept of self-care, we sometimes miss the aspects of being able to look beyond ourselves as well as on how our actions are reflected outside of us. We forget that within the process of taking care of ourselves, we’re also taking care of others. Sharing about the two sides of self-care is the host of Self-Care for the Soul podcast, Debra Graugnard. She delves deep not only in self-analysis but in the analysis of others, the balance of giving and receiving, and how each and everything we do impact the greater good in the purpose of our highest self and the planet. Moving to the technical aspects of podcasting, Debra shares some tips on content creation, book promotion, and putting up your podcast RSS feed on Amazon.

As Simon Sinek puts it, you have to find your why to be a successful entrepreneur and leader. The importance of defining your purpose is unquestionable but it is not the same with Phoebe Mroczek – marketing strategist and podcast host of Unbecoming. She throws light on this belief as she explains why it is more important to define your who first before exposing your why. On the side, she gives her insights on the true value of podcasting and scaling depth.

Everybody has a passion for something. No matter what it is, you have to get it out there. Bruce Hutcheon says podcasting is one of the leading ways to get yourself out there because it’s the fastest growing media distribution channel in the world. Bruce is the host of the Whitetail Rendezvous podcast where he interviews the nation’s leading experts on whitetail deer hunting all over North America and gives the inside scoop on all things hunting. He talks about finding a niche, building relationships, content creation, and shares how he was able to get 100 interviews in 100 days.

We’ve all heard people say that if it doesn’t hurt, don’t fix it. But what if you’re getting some symptoms and something just feels off? Dr. Elizabeth Hoefer, Blair-specific chiropractor and host of the podcast Is Your Head On Straight, says balance is huge. When you have balance and your body is in alignment, you feel fantastic and you’re not limited in your movement. Sharing how Blair chiropractic works, Dr. Hoefer highlights the importance of balance for better life and harmony.

Anybody out there who is in business has a mission in life. They have a goal, they have experiences, and they have a point of view. If you’re thinking of being in business and being an entrepreneur and sharing that with the world, one of the ways you can give yourself freely is through a podcast. Stefanie Peters of The Boss Life podcast says a lot of people are nervous about public speaking, but you have to remember it’s not about you. It’s about adding value to your community and to your tribe and making a difference in their life. She shares some tips and insight on how you can get empowered to start your own podcast and be a game changer in your space.

So many people do productivity the wrong way. Part of that is because of issues with micromanagement – needing to be in control and not giving people the autonomy that they needed. International speaker, best-selling author and podcast host Penny Zenker tackles productivity and our tug of war with time. Penny shares the app she’s developed to help you think and act more strategically. She also talks about managing more effectively, growing faster, aligning your goals and your tasks, creating productive energy, and more.

At the end of the day, what podcasting is all about is adding value, both to yourself as a podcaster and to your audience as well. That is why it is said that the number one lesson of podcasting is collaboration, and that is at the root of how you can monetize your podcast. The Podcast Peeps share the fastest ways to monetize your business or your podcast. Adding more value, they talk about the importance of joint ventures and affiliates, having something to sell, finding your audience and your niche, taking vacations, and many more. They also share some great tools that will help you grow your podcast better – from figuring out keywords to identifying people.

We’re seeing a lot of really powerful Asian women emerging, and Dr. Marissa Pei is one of those. Dubbed as The Asian Oprah, Dr. Marissa is an organizational psychologist, a speaker, a consultant, a best-selling author and host of the podcast “Take My Advice, I’m Not Using It: Get Balanced with Dr. Marissa.” She joins us to talk about her book, finding balance, podcasting, being happy from wherever you are, and enjoying life 88% of the time.

Podcasting is slowly growing, most especially those working in niches in whatever industry they are in. It has been a great platform for people to talk about specific topics, engage in lively conversations and debate, and connect. As such, one of the important things to think about by any podcaster is the topic of guests. As you connect to other podcasters, how do you handle being a guest? Likewise, how is booking great guests done? The Podcast Peeps has got you covered as they explore guest strategies and handling different issues around getting guests.

Most of us are juggling so much in our everyday lives that we do not have the time to keep ourselves organized anymore. We are overwhelmed by a lot of things already that finding the time to learn how to keep ourselves in order is the last thing we could do. Jennifer Ford Berry, best-selling author of the Organize Now! series and the podcast host of The 29 Minute Mom, frees us of that burden by sharing her wisdom on being organized. Keeping life balanced and harmonized, she talks about having the right people and learning how to clear away clutter.