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If you’ve been thinking about putting yourself out there and wanting to be a guest on a podcast, then this episode is for you! Today, I am sharing exactly how to pitch yourself and what to do FIRST before you send that pitch to make sure you land the guest spot. 

Podcast hosts will know immediately if you skip the step! 

💬 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• The crucial step you need to take to land the guest spot.  
• How podcast hosts know you didn’t take the step!
• Exactly what to include in your pitch email!

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• Do your research before attaching your name to a podcast. 
• Wait at least 7 business days before sending a follow-up email. 
• Every podcaster has a different process for getting on their show. 

📌 Resources Mentioned:

• The V.O.I.C.E. Method Podcast Launch Course $197
• Start The Podcast with The V.O.I.C.E. Method! Live Workshop Oct 22nd 
• Comienza tu podcast con el método V.O.I.C.E $19.99
• Recovery Catalyst Podcast
• Book a Podcast Strategy Call $250
• Apply for 1:1 - Online Business Coaching with Heidy De La Cruz
• 📧 Email Heidy with questions: [email protected]

✨ Connect with Heidy:

• Instagram: @coachingwithheidy 
• Website: https://www.coachheidy.com/  
• Sign up for the Behind The Mic Podcast newsletter

P.S. Do you know what is actually holding you back from starting your podcast? Take the quiz and find out! 

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I just got back from Los Angeles, and today I am sharing it with you! This was my first trip to the West Coast, and I spoke at the Yes, Mujer, You Can Live Event - a summit for Latina Entrepreneurs! I appeared on 2 Spanish TV shows and was a guest on a podcast! 

Truly, none of this would have been possible for me without taking the leap of faith 4 years ago and starting my podcast! Podcasting can open doors for you just like this - speaking engagements, media features, and community connections. 

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• Set your intentions, take action, and don’t stop when life tests you. 
• You’ll never feel ready! Ready comes after you start taking action. 
• Rest! Don’t “push through” - you need to protect your energy and avoid burnout. 

📌 Resources Mentioned:

• The V.O.I.C.E. Method Podcast Launch Course $197
• Start The Podcast with The V.O.I.C.E. Method! Live Webinar Oct 22nd 
• Apply for 1:1 - Online Business Coaching with Heidy De La Cruz
• 📧 Email Heidy with questions: [email protected]

✨ Connect with Heidy:

• Instagram: @coachingwithheidy 
• Website: https://www.coachheidy.com/  
• Sign up for the Behind The Mic Podcast newsletter

P.S. Do you know what is actually holding you back from starting your podcast? Take the quiz and find out! 

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Today, I’m getting real with you. I share how I balance it all: producing two podcasts, coaching clients, editing for clients, creating content, running a business, family, being a wife, and having a corporate career. 

The truth is - I don’t do it all, and I don’t pretend to either. 

💬 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• The importance of having support in your business and life. 
• Doing it all is an unrealistic expectation you need to let go of. 
• These conversations need to happen more frequently. 

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• Communicate clear expectations with your partner to share domestic responsibilities. 
• Recognize that your partner’s support is a critical component of your business success.
• Outsource or delegate tasks outside your specific area of expertise.

📌 Resources Mentioned:

• The V.O.I.C.E. Method Podcast Launch Course $197
• Apply for 1:1 - Online Business Coaching with Heidy De La Cruz
• 📧 Email Heidy with questions: [email protected]

✨ Connect with Heidy:

• Instagram: @coachingwithheidy 
• Website: https://www.coachheidy.com/  
• Sign up for the Behind The Mic Podcast newsletter

P.S. Do you know what is actually holding you back from starting your podcast? Take the quiz and find out! 

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On Tuesday, I hosted my welcome call for the podcast launch cohort, and it reminded me of something so important: once you commit to a big goal, life has a funny way of pushing back. We tend to think that once we set an intention, everything should flow perfectly, but that is rarely the case.

I’ve been there myself more times than I can count. The moment I decide to level up, my mind starts spinning doubts, and life throws a random challenge my way. It is almost as if the universe is testing my resolve to see if I truly want this. If you are feeling that resistance right now, just know that you are not alone, and you definitely should not let it stop you.

💬 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Recognizing that internal and external challenges are signs of growth.
• The importance of shifting your mindset to overcome doubt.
• Life will test you when you’re going to level up to see if you’re ready. 

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• Action is the only way to counter fear. 
• Keep moving even when life tests you!
• Genuine progress happens on the other side of that resistance. 

📌 Resources Mentioned:

• The V.O.I.C.E. Method Podcast Launch Course $197
• Apply for 1:1 - Online Business Coaching with Heidy De La Cruz
• 📧 Email Heidy with questions: [email protected]

✨ Connect with Heidy:

• Instagram: @coachingwithheidy 
• Website: https://www.coachheidy.com/  
• Sign up for the Behind The Mic Podcast newsletter

P.S. Do you know what is actually holding you back from starting your podcast? Take the quiz and find out! 

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I recorded this episode from my car while my daughter is in dance class. I have my microphone plugged into my phone and my laptop beside me. It is not a perfect studio setup, but it gets the job done. I mention this because it's easy to think you need the perfect environment or a massive budget to start a podcast. You don’t. All you really need is your story and the courage to share it.

Lately, I have been thinking a lot about the power of representation. I know life feels fragile, especially with recent news, and that is exactly why I feel such a strong pull to encourage you to start now. We have a unique opportunity to build our own tables, invite the people we love to them, and say exactly what we need to say. You don’t need permission from anyone else to start, and that is the beauty of this medium. 

💬 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Over half of the Latino podcast audience wants more Spanish-speaking podcasts.
• Less than 12% of all podcasts are in Spanish. 
• Less than 7% of podcasts are hosted by WOC. 

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• This isn’t just about statistics; it is about connection. 
• The audience is there; they are waiting for you. 
• Stop trying to make everything perfect and just start!  

📌 Resources Mentioned:

• Join the Cohort: Email Heidy at [email protected]
• Sign up for Behind The Mic Podcast Newsletter
• Apply for 1:1 - Online Business Coaching with Heidy De La Cruz
• 📧 Email Heidy with questions: [email protected]

✨ Connect with Heidy:

• Instagram: @coachingwithheidy 
• Website: https://www.coachheidy.com/  
• Sign up for Behind The Mic Podcast Newsletter

P.S. Do you know what is actually holding you back from starting your podcast? Take the quiz and find out! 

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Hayden’s death really shook me this week because we were so close in age; she was only 36, and I am 33, and it reminded me that life is so short and it doesn’t wait for us to be “ready.” 

We spend so much time waiting for the perfect moment, to have more money, when the kids are older, but time and life keep moving forward! 

The only guarantee in life is death! So start living now. Write the book, start the business, take the trip, start the podcast! Whatever's on your vision board, go for it! The time is now! 

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• You make time for what you truly want!
• Money is not what is stopping you. 
• Life is so short, and the only thing we don’t get back is time. 

📌 Resources Mentioned:

• Join the Cohort: Email Heidy at [email protected]
• Sign up for the podcast mentorship newsletter
• Episode 5 - What does it cost to build an online business? My Investments So Far (Time & Money)
• Apply for 1:1 - Online Business Coaching with Heidy De La Cruz
• 📧 Email Heidy with questions: [email protected]

✨ Connect with Heidy:

• Instagram: @coachingwithheidy 
• Website: https://www.coachheidy.com/  
• Sign up for the podcast mentorship newsletter

P.S. Do you know what is actually holding you back from starting your podcast? Take the quiz and find out! 

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This podcast is officially ONE! And to celebrate the one-year anniversary of “Podcasting for Latina CEOs,” I discuss the lack of representation for women of color on top industry lists like Forbes. Learn why launching your own podcast is a powerful way to share your story and claim your space in the digital landscape.

💬 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Identifying the systemic lack of representation for Latinas and women of color in top podcasting lists and the overall industry. 
• The role of podcasting as a vital vessel for personal, professional, and spiritual development.
• Overcoming the fear of the unknown by joining a supportive, guided cohort starting September 2nd.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• Launch your podcast to own your voice and share your unique story with the world.
• Recognize the power of podcasting as a low-barrier tool for representation, especially for Latinas.
• Shift your perspective on challenges, viewing them as preparation for your greater purpose.

📌 Resources Mentioned:

• Join the Cohort: Email Heidy at [email protected]
• Sign up for the podcast mentorship newsletter
• Episode 1 - Who Is Heidy De La Cruz
• Apply for 1:1 - Online Business Coaching with Heidy De La Cruz
• 📧 Email Heidy with questions: [email protected]

✨ Connect with Heidy:

• Instagram: @coachingwithheidy 
• Website: https://www.coachheidy.com/  
• Sign up for the podcast mentorship newsletter

P.S. Do you know what is actually holding you back from starting your podcast? Take the quiz and find out! 

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Because you all loved episode 28 (Your Intention Changes Everything! Start The Podcast!) so much, I am bringing another mindset episode. 

Today, I am sharing 8 fears and mental blocks that hold Latinas and first-generation immigrants back when it comes to launching a podcast or their online business. 

The episode also provides actionable strategies and steps to help you overcome these fears and get your podcast going! 

💬 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How to manage fear of visibility 
• Navigate technical and legal barriers
• How to handle family and community judgment

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• Take advantage of low-risk and free tools like Canva and Google Docs to start your podcast or online business. 
• Prioritize your own vision over the expectation of family members who may not understand the entrepreneurial journey.
• Use your cultural identity and bilingual background as a superpower rather than a limitation. 

📌 Resources Mentioned:

• Sign up for the podcast mentorship newsletter
• Episode 28 - Your Intention Changes Everything! Start the Podcast!
• Latinas In Podcasting Community
• Apply for 1:1 - Online Business Coaching with Heidy De La Cruz
• 📧 Email Heidy with questions: [email protected]

✨ Connect with Heidy:

• Instagram: @coachingwithheidy 
• Website: https://www.coachheidy.com/  
• Sign up for the podcast mentorship newsletter

P.S. Do you know what is actually holding you back from starting your podcast? Take the quiz and find out! 

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In episode 7, I teach all things SEO and how to format your blog posts to get ranked on Google. Since the publication of that episode, there have been updates on what is needed to get your blog posts and website recommended by AI. 

Today, I'm sharing this update with you because people are using AI to search for information. I want your blog posts, website, and podcasts to be recommended by AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Pilot. 

💬 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why AI is changing how people discover podcasts and blogs 
• How citations, statistics, and external sources strengthen your content
• Why testimonials and client case studies help build authority with AI and Google

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• Integrate client testimonials and detailed case studies into your blog posts to provide proof of results.
• Simplify your homepage by establishing a single, clear call to action for visitors.
• Clear messaging makes it easier for people to decide if they're in the right place.

📌 Resources Mentioned:

• Sign up for the podcast mentorship newsletter
• Episode 7 - What is SEO? 
• How to Start a Blog & Make Money Blogging Workbook $9.99
• Apply for 1:1 - Online Business Coaching with Heidy De La Cruz
• 📧 Email Heidy with questions: [email protected]

✨ Connect with Heidy:

• Instagram: @coachingwithheidy 
• Website: https://www.coachheidy.com/  
• Sign up for the podcast mentorship newsletter

P.S. Do you know what is actually holding you back from starting your podcast? Take the quiz and find out! 

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Your podcast needs an email list, especially if you are podcasting for your online business. And if you already have an email list for your online business and then start a podcast, perfect, you can connect your podcast to the email list too.  

An email list is a digital asset because you own the list. It is also an online real estate that you own, unlike social media. And you get direct access to your audience without having to fight the algorithm. Adding an email list to your podcast strengthens your online ecosystem and increases your digital assets. 

💬 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• What is a lead magnet? 
• Email providers you can use to start your list. 
• Why email list convert better than social media. 

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• Prioritizing an email list for your podcast from the start helps build community and direct access to your audience without fighting the algorithm. 
• Consistently promote your lead magnet all over your online presence to get people to sign up. 
• Consistently communicate with your email list to nurture them or sell your offers.  

📌 Resources Mentioned:

• Sign up for the podcast mentorship newsletter
• Apply for 1:1 - Online Business Coaching with Heidy De La Cruz
• 📧 Email Heidy with questions: [email protected]
• Read the blog post

✨ Connect with Heidy:

• Instagram: @coachingwithheidy 
• Website: https://www.coachheidy.com/  
• Sign up for the podcast mentorship newsletter

P.S. Do you know what is actually holding you back from starting your podcast? Take the quiz and find out! 

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