Do you have a spiritual home? Xing Zhao does. He's a Chinese Writer, Translator and former international student in Edinburgh, Scotland. Xing shares with us a blog post, Kapa Zhou, that he wrote during his first year studying in Scotland. He goes on to reflect on how his memories of that time period and how they are not fully represented in the blog entry. Xing also shared a post he wrote on the Chinese language version of this blog as advice to other international students. As someone who has taught international students both in Asia and in my passport country of the U.S, this was interesting insight to get first hand indeed.  

Xing’s website: https://kapazhao.com/

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and
Key Frame Audio (more recent eps) :https://keyframeaudio.com/

🔥Need help with your podcast: https://www.coffeelikemedia.com/

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Have your expectations about a place ever gotten you into trouble? 

American expat Evan, also known as my husband, was kind enough to be our first guest on the podcast show back in 2017. He shared a group email that he wrote to his family and friends back home with us as well as what he thinks about his culture shock now, 20 years later. 

🤸🏽Music from
Damon Castillo (earlier episodes): https://www.damoncastillo.com/
and
Key Frame Audio (more recent eps) :https://keyframeaudio.com/

🔥Need help with your podcast: https://www.coffeelikemedia.com/

Top 3 services that have help me while living in different countries (mostly for Americans): Affiliate links so I'll get a small commission.

🔥 Traveling Mailbox: scan/forward postal service for Americans. It's saved me time, money and headaches.
https://travelingmailbox.com/geopats/?ref=3422

🔥Chase Sapphire Credit Card: annual fee, NO currency conversion fee. Used this in many countries globally.
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In this podcast episode I go back to China, virtually! I chat with Lawrence Lin, a Chinese podcast industry expert. He shares all about the exciting opportunities for podcasting AND other audio mediums in China. We discuss the current landscape and emphasize the growing popularity of podcasts in major cities like Shanghai and Beijing. Additionally, Lawrence compares the evolving monetization strategies of these mediums and the prospects for advertisers to target specific audiences as the audio space evolves.

Lawrence: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencelin01

Geopats episode with Hao Wu: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2039972/11201523

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🤸🏽Music from Key Frame Audio:
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Vanina was making podcasts on the radio before she knew what podcasts were. Curious what she means by this? Ohhh, that’s not the only thing that will keep your interest with this skilled storyteller. Vanina shares so much information about the podcasting space in Argentina including but not limited to tools podcasters in Argentina use, shows that are popular there, gender issues in the space and more.

Vanina's website: https://vanina-pikholc.com/

🤸🏽Music from
Damon Castillo (earlier episodes): https://www.damoncastillo.com/
and
Key Frame Audio (more recent eps) :https://keyframeaudio.com/

Top 3 services that have help me while living in different countries (mostly for Americans): Affiliate links so I'll get a small commission.

🔥 Traveling Mailbox: scan/forward postal service for Americans. It's saved me time, money and headaches.
https://travelingmailbox.com/geopats/?ref=3422

🔥Chase Sapphire Credit Card: annual fee, NO currency conversion fee. Used this in many countries globally.
https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19Q/MDNYO68N38

🔥 Stackry: Shop in the U.S. and have the items shipped internationally.
https://www.stackry.com/register?referral=7118738

I did it! We did it! Join me for my biggest takeaways after publishing 30 days of episodes. The points I'll share are tips that you can use to make your solopreneur podcast stronger as well. This one is 100% live so I hope you join me in the chat room. 

This episode is sponsored by:
Streamyard the very platform that we record, go live and distribute these videos to YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Find their link below. https://streamyard.com/pal/5673660346

More data analysis coming on January 10, 2023, in this webinar:
https://www.stephfuccio.com/meetyourpodcasteditor/mypejan10

And for those of you that reached out and wanted to contribute something to this month's project but didn't know how, feel free to coffee me up!
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Meet Your Podcast Editor newsletter: 1 tip every Friday: https://meetyourpodcasteditor.substack.com/

Producer, Host, Editor: Stephanie Fuccio: https://www.stephfuccio.com/contact.html

Geopats YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GeopatsPodcast

This podcast was created with (affiliate links):

• Streamyard for recording, going live, and distributing FULL videos to LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube: https://streamyard.com?pal=5673660346007552
• Buzzsprout for podcast hosting: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1907332
• Acon Digital's DeVerberate to reduce echo: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/11427/147398?link=3691
• Tube Buddy to optimize YouTube: https://www.tubebuddy.com/globalpodcasteditors
• Stencil for YouTube thumbnail: https://getstencil.com?tap_a=9103-1801f8&tap_s=3091860-a222ae

It’s true that podcasts can be an integral part of your solopreneur marketing plan BUT there are things to consider before starting one. Spending time analyzing these items will help you lighten your podcast workload and poof, release the creativity necessary to make it as much a reflection of your brand as possible. Here’s how. 

This episode is sponsored by:
Streamyard the very platform that we record, go live and distribute these videos to YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Find their link below. https://streamyard.com/pal/5673660346

NEED A PODCAST EDITOR: We can help! https://forms.gle/RDwMEVAr9XrhVyFp8

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Host: Stephanie Fuccio: https://www.stephfuccio.com/

Guest: Olav Knies, https://valosound.com/

Olav’s post that sparked this convo

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-6998968993784958977-Q9eN?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Producer, Host, Editor: Stephanie Fuccio: https://www.stephfuccio.com/contact.html

Geopats YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GeopatsPodcast

This podcast was created with (affiliate links):

• Streamyard for recording, going live, and distributing FULL videos to LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube: https://streamyard.com?pal=5673660346007552
• Buzzsprout for podcast hosting: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1907332
• Acon Digital's DeVerberate to reduce echo: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/11427/147398?link=3691
• Tube Buddy to optimize YouTube: https://www.tubebuddy.com/globalpodcasteditors
• Stencil for YouTube thumbnail: https://getstencil.com?tap_a=9103-1801f8&tap_s=3091860-a222ae

This month we’ve spent a lot of time talking about bringing your personality into your solopreneur podcast but we’ve yet to talk about humor. Some people may think that humor/humour is a sign of unprofessionalism. Not true. And James Cridland of Podnews is here to dispel this and other myths about humor in business podcasts so you can add your own playful flair to your business podcast. 

This episode is sponsored by:
Streamyard the very platform that we record, go live and distribute these videos to YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Find their link below. https://streamyard.com/pal/5673660346

Host: Stephanie Fuccio: https://www.stephfuccio.com/

Guest: James Cridland https://podnews.net/

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Producer, Host, Editor: Stephanie Fuccio: https://www.stephfuccio.com/contact.html

Geopats YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GeopatsPodcast

This podcast was created with (affiliate links):

• Streamyard for recording, going live, and distributing FULL videos to LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube: https://streamyard.com?pal=5673660346007552
• Buzzsprout for podcast hosting: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1907332
• Acon Digital's DeVerberate to reduce echo: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/11427/147398?link=3691
• Tube Buddy to optimize YouTube: https://www.tubebuddy.com/globalpodcasteditors
• Stencil for YouTube thumbnail: https://getstencil.com?tap_a=9103-1801f8&tap_s=3091860-a222ae

Just like you wear clothes that match your personality, your solopreneur podcast needs its own audio clothes too! Suze and I are here to make sure that those audio impressions match your company’s personality so you can attract the right clients. 

This episode is sponsored by:

 Streamyard the very platform that we record, go live and distribute these videos to YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Find their link below. https://streamyard.com/pal/5673660346

NEED A PODCAST EDITOR: We can help! https://forms.gle/RDwMEVAr9XrhVyFp8

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Host: Stephanie Fuccio: https://www.stephfuccio.com/

Guest Editors: Suze Cooper https://twitter.com/BigTentSocial 

Producer, Host, Editor: Stephanie Fuccio: https://www.stephfuccio.com/contact.html

Geopats YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GeopatsPodcast

This podcast was created with (affiliate links):

• Streamyard for recording, going live, and distributing FULL videos to LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube: https://streamyard.com?pal=5673660346007552
• Buzzsprout for podcast hosting: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1907332
• Acon Digital's DeVerberate to reduce echo: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/11427/147398?link=3691
• Tube Buddy to optimize YouTube: https://www.tubebuddy.com/globalpodcasteditors
• Stencil for YouTube thumbnail: https://getstencil.com?tap_a=9103-1801f8&tap_s=3091860-a222ae

If you’re recording with audio and video but only using the audio for your solopreneur podcast, there are connective moments that you might be missing out on. Facial expressions, hand gestures and things happening in the room are all visual moments that, when shared, can help you listeners relate more to the speakers in the episode. Here are some of our recommendations on how to start sharing these visual moments…audibly. 

This episode is sponsored by:

Streamyard the very platform that we record, go live and distribute these videos to YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Find their link below. https://streamyard.com/pal/5673660346

NEED A PODCAST EDITOR: We can help! https://forms.gle/RDwMEVAr9XrhVyFp8

Meet Your Podcast Editor newsletter: 1 tip every Friday: https://meetyourpodcasteditor.substack.com/

Host: Stephanie Fuccio: https://www.stephfuccio.com/

Guest Editor: Sam Jacintho, http://podcasteditor.pro/

Producer, Host, Editor: Stephanie Fuccio: https://www.stephfuccio.com/contact.html

Geopats YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GeopatsPodcast

This podcast was created with (affiliate links):

• Streamyard for recording, going live, and distributing FULL videos to LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube: https://streamyard.com?pal=5673660346007552
• Buzzsprout for podcast hosting: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1907332
• Acon Digital's DeVerberate to reduce echo: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/11427/147398?link=3691
• Tube Buddy to optimize YouTube: https://www.tubebuddy.com/globalpodcasteditors
• Stencil for YouTube thumbnail: https://getstencil.com?tap_a=9103-1801f8&tap_s=3091860-a222ae

My November podcast editing challenge during National Podcast Post Month has grown into its own podcast and YouTube channel. We'll finish off the 30 episodes here on Geopats for sure but then those episodes, now called Meet Your Podcast Editor, will only be available in the following places:

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2078353
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8L4OynY764lGioB-20S6A
Newsletter:  https://meetyourpodcasteditor.substack.com/
Website: https://www.stephfuccio.com/meetyourpodcasteditor

If you've enjoyed this month's Meet Your Podcast Editor content, I hope you'll follow us on one of these platforms. 

Producer, Host, Editor: Stephanie Fuccio: https://www.stephfuccio.com/contact.html

Geopats YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GeopatsPodcast

This podcast was created with (affiliate links):

• Streamyard for recording, going live, and distributing FULL videos to LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube: https://streamyard.com?pal=5673660346007552
• Buzzsprout for podcast hosting: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1907332
• Acon Digital's DeVerberate to reduce echo: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/11427/147398?link=3691
• Tube Buddy to optimize YouTube: https://www.tubebuddy.com/globalpodcasteditors
• Stencil for YouTube thumbnail: https://getstencil.com?tap_a=9103-1801f8&tap_s=3091860-a222ae