In this episode, I sat down with the incredible Daniel Nestle—Chief Curiosity Officer of Inquisitive Communications and host of The Trending Communicator podcast. We dove into Daniel’s journey from pandemic beginnings to his impressive five-year run in podcasting, exploring how curiosity fuels his conversations with leaders in PR, Comms, and marketing. We talked about everything from embracing video, evolving personal brands, handling tech hurdles, and why audio remains so powerful for authentic connection. Daniel got real about the challenges and inspiration behind launching (and sustaining) a show, and he dropped some honest wisdom for anyone holding back on their podcast dreams. My hope is you walk away encouraged to create, unafraid of imperfection, and reminded that showing up—however you start—matters most. Thanks for tuning in, and here’s to your own podcast story!

Connect with Daniel Nestle

If you’d like to learn more about Daniel Nestle and his work, you can connect with him on LinkedIn or visit his podcast, The Trending Communicator, at trendingcommunicator.com. Daniel also shares insights and resources on communications and AI through his consultancy, Inquisitive Communications, at https://www.be-inquisitive.com/. Be sure to check out his show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow along for more inspiring conversations with industry leaders.

Learn more:

Website: https://www.be-inquisitive.com/

Twitter: https://x.com/dsnestle

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

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Chapters

00:00 Starting the Podcast Journey

00:02 Defining the Show and Evolving the Brand

00:06 Early Challenges and Moving to Video

00:14 Creativity, Hesitations, and Taking the Leap

00:25 Purpose, Personal Brand, and Growth

00:37 Tools, Tech, and Behind-the-Scenes Workflow

00:57 Monetization and Consulting Impact

01:00 Measuring Success and Final Advice