Podcasting Up An Octave

In this episode, I'm getting really real and talking about how perfectionism is your biggest podcasting nemesis. You'll learn the difference between adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism, the sneaky ways that perfectionism shows up in podcasting, and actionable steps that you can take to free yourself from perfectionism.

Today's question comes from ShyAnne. She's asking about using ring lights while recording.

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I'll be back next week talking about different options for studio spaces.

Music Credit: Up An Octave Theme by Rue Spence with additional vocals provided by Darnell Spence

Up An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.

Today, we are weighing out the pros and cons of having a co-host for your podcast. Deciding whether or not you're taking on your podcast solo or with a buddy is a huge part of the planning process, and not a decision to make lightly. Whether you're considering a co-host or flying solo, this episode will help you make the informed decision that's right for you.

Today’s Listener Question:
Hailey is asking about starting a show that respects different cultural beliefs while still being engaging and exciting.

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• Book your complimentary consultation with me: https://www.sonivia.com/book-online

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• Join our community in Podcasting Up An Octave on Facebook for exclusive access to me and a supportive network of incredible women and nonbinary podcasters. Get in while the group is small for the most free support from me! 

Connect with Rue:

• Visit https://www.sonivia.com
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Enjoyed the episode? Share it with the bestie you'd love to have as a co-host. No gatekeeping here!

Next Week:
We're chatting about perfectionism in podcasting. 

Music Credit: Up An Octave Theme by Rue Spence with additional vocals provided by Darnell Spence

Up An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.

On this week's episode of Up An Octave, I'm passing the mic to top 5% podcast host Tanya Ambrose, maternal and child health expert, doula, certified lactation consultant, and founder of Scrub Life Cares.

We talked about how her show has evolved from being an Instagram Live series to the successful podcast that it is today, as well as how she's claimed her accent as her superpower, and has grown confidence to stand in her authenticity.

We also chat about how we met and started working together, and I spill my own tea about meeting her from a hospital bed.

Listen to T.E.A. With Tanya here
Help stock the Scrub Life Cares closet to support women and girls with access to menstrual and hygiene products here

Special Offer:

• It's time to take your podcast to paradise with my 4 day bootcamp, April 15th - 18th. 
  • We'll be talking about how to deeply connect with your audience
  • Using storytelling as soft-selling
  • Turning supportive listeners into your street team
  • Creating a listener's journey that converts

Sign up for free here!

If you want to go even deeper and get even bigger results for your show, snag your all-access pass (value over $300) where you'll get a 1:1 Strategy Session, a podcast audit to find and help patch any leaks in your pod, and 2 additional All-Access exclusive calls for only $97. Boost your bootcamp here! 

• Book your complimentary consultation with me: https://www.sonivia.com/book-online

Facebook Group:

• Join our community in Podcasting Up An Octave on Facebook for exclusive access to me and a supportive network of incredible women and nonbinary podcasters. Get in while the group is small for the most free support from me! 

Connect with Rue:

• Visit https://www.sonivia.com
• Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soniviastudios/

Don't Forget:

• Subscribe to Up An Octave to never miss an episode filled with insights, inspiration, and actionable advice.
• If you found value in today’s episode, please leave a review and rating. Your feedback not only supports the show but helps other podcasters find us.

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• Send this episode to a podcaster who needs to claim their quirks as their superpower. 

I'll be back next week to chat about whether or not your show needs a co-host!

Music Credit: Up An Octave Theme by Rue Spence with additional vocals provided by Darnell Spence

Up An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.

On this week's episode of Up An Octave, I'm talking about how to thin the veil between podcaster and audience member to help you make a show that connects with your audience. This helps you develop a community of die hard fans, whether your goal is to sell out a theatre, or sell out a yoga retreat, having a listener community ready to go to bat for you is the key to making your podcast a success.

What You'll Learn:

• Different methods of connecting with your audience through social media
• The benefit of inviting audience members to participate in your show
• Crowdsourcing your content to avoid podfade

Today's question comes from Sam, who's thinking about starting a travel podcast.

Special Offer:

• It's time to take your podcast to paradise with my 4 day bootcamp, April 15th - 18th. 
  • We'll be talking about how to deeply connect with your audience
  • Using storytelling as soft-selling
  • Turning supportive listeners into your street team
  • Creating a listener's journey that converts

Sign up for free here!

If you want to go even deeper and get even bigger results for your show, snag your all-access pass (value over $300) where you'll get a 1:1 Strategy Session, a podcast audit to find and help patch any leaks in your pod, and 2 additional All-Access exclusive calls for only $97. Boost your bootcamp here! 

• Book your complimentary consultation with me: https://www.sonivia.com/book-online

Facebook Group:

• Join our community in Podcasting Up An Octave on Facebook for exclusive access to me and a supportive network of incredible women and nonbinary podcasters. Get in while the group is small for the most free support from me! 

Connect with Rue:

• Visit https://www.sonivia.com
• Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soniviastudios/

Don't Forget:

• Subscribe to Up An Octave to never miss an episode filled with insights, inspiration, and actionable advice.
• If you found value in today’s episode, please leave a review and rating. Your feedback not only supports the show but helps other podcasters find us.

Share the Love:

• Send this episode to a podcaster who's been working on elevating their engagement. No gatekeeping here!
  
  I'll be back next week passing the mic to Tanya Ambrose of Tea With Tanya: Transforming Every Aspect. Catch up on her show here!

Music Credit: Up An Octave Theme by Rue Spence with additional vocals provided by Darnell Spence

Up An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.

In this episode, I'm sharing all of the ways that I use Canva for myself and my clients to make creating visual assets for your podcast easier (and more fun if you're a nerd like me)

You'll hear some of my favorite tips and tricks to get the most out of Canva's free and paid plans, using templates, and setting up your brand.

Snag this freebie from last week's episode to see Canva in action! (and to help you perfect your podcast guest pitch!)

Today's question comes from Laura at the Canadianish Comedians podcast. Check her show out here. She's asking about Podsqueeze.

Want to try Podsqueeze for yourself? Click here to try it out and use the code 10OFF3MONTH  for 10% off of 3 months of their paid services.

Connect with Rue:
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Don't Forget:
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- Leave a review and rating, I so appreciate your feedback.
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I'll be back next week talking about Audience Interaction for podcasts as requested by my Instagram Fam!

Music Credit: Up An Octave Theme by Rue Spence with additional vocals provided by Darnell Spence

Up An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.

In this episode, I give you the lowdown on how to leverage your experience as a podcast guest. Whether or not you have a show of your own, being a guest gives you the benefits of podcasting to grow your brand, cement yourself as an expert, and boosts your SEO. 

I share my favorite tips for identifying podcasts that align with your brand and goals, crafting your pitch, the podcasting equipment you need, and more.

Ready to craft your pitch? Snag this freebie.

Today's question comes from Cam, asking about using music in a podcast.

Connect with Rue:
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Don't Forget:
- Subscribe to Up An Octave to never miss an episode!
- Leave a review and rating, I so appreciate your feedback.
- Join the Podcasting Up An Octave Facebook group 

Share the Love:
Loved this episode? Share it with your friends, family, and colleagues who are interested in podcasting. There’s no gatekeeping over here!

I’ll be back next Tuesday to talk about using Canva for your podcast!

Music Credit: Up An Octave Theme by Rue Spence with additional vocals provided by Darnell Spence

Up An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.

In this episode, I pass the mic to Chloe Corcoran from the BEING Trans podcast by Lemonada Media. We talk about her experience with a pioneering podcast model, how being a transgender woman informed her podcasting perspective, the difference between authenticity and vulnerability, and what she hopes to do next in the podcasting space.

Listen to BEING Trans here: https://lemonadamedia.com/show/being/
Connect with Chloe: https://www.chloe-corcoran.com/
https://www.instagram.com/chloecorco/

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https://www.instagram.com/soniviastudios/ 

Don't Forget:
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Share the Love:
Loved this episode? Share it with your friends, family, and colleagues who are interested in podcasting. There’s no gatekeeping over here!

I’ll be back next Tuesday to talk about how to be a podcast guest!

Music Credit: Up An Octave Theme by Rue Spence with additional vocals provided by Darnell Spence

Up An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.

On this week's episode of Up An Octave, we're getting uncomfortable and talking about how to deal with receiving your first negative review. It's a rite of passage for every podcaster, and it hurts, but there's actually a silver lining to it. Your first negative review is not just something to get past, but something to celebrate!

In this episode, I break down the types of negative reviews, how to differentiate between constructive criticism and plain negativity, and why even a one-star review can be a badge of honor indicating growth and reach.

I shared the very first negative review I ever got. I promise you'll survive, too! Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just hitting 'record' for the first time, you'll walk away from this episode with a fresh perspective on reviews and how to use them to your advantage.

What You'll Learn:

• The real impact of your first negative review
• How to distinguish constructive criticism from meaningless negativity
• The growth opportunities presented by negative feedback
• Strategies for leveraging all types of reviews to refine and enhance your podcast

Today's question comes from Tasha, who's seeking advice on audio editing and noise reduction with Audacity.

Special Offer:

• Ready to start your podcasting journey or take your existing show to the next level? Grab your free podcasting checklist here: https://sonivia.ck.page/newpodchecklist
• Book your complimentary consultation with me: https://www.sonivia.com/book-online

Facebook Group:

• Join our community in Podcasting Up An Octave on Facebook for exclusive access to me and a supportive network of incredible women and nonbinary podcasters. https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastingupanoctave Get in while the group is small for the most free support from me! 

Connect with Rue:

• Visit https://www.sonivia.com
• Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soniviastudios/

Don't Forget:

• Subscribe to Up An Octave to never miss an episode filled with insights, inspiration, and actionable advice.
• If you found value in today’s episode, please leave a review and rating. Your feedback not only supports the show but helps other podcasters find us.

Share the Love:

• Know someone navigating their first negative review or curious about the behind-the-scenes of podcasting? Share this episode with them. No gatekeeping here!
  
  I'll be back next week passing the mic to Chloe Corcoran of Being: Trans! Catch up on her show here https://lemonadamedia.com/show/being/ 

Music Credit: Up An Octave Theme by Rue Spence with additional vocals provided by Darnell Spence

Up An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.

On this week’s episode of Up An Octave, I’m talking about the intersection of audio and video content. Can videos even be podcasts? And, if so, is video right for your show?

With the landscape of podcasting constantly shifting, many podcasters are wondering whether or not incorporating video will add to their shows, help them become more discoverable, and enhance the authenticity of their podcasts.

I discuss the benefits and barriers of adding a visual component to your podcast, share insights from my own experiences and those of my clients, and provide tips for making the leap. Whether you’ve been in the game for a while or you’re just starting out, after this episode you’ll be prepared to make the right decision for yourself.

What You'll Learn:
- The advantages of video podcasting
- Technical considerations and equipment needed for adding video to your podcast.
- How video can enhance the accessibility of your show
- When audio reigns supreme
- How being an audio only show can help you stand out

Today’s question comes from Morgan.

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Snag your new podcasting checklist freebie here: https://sonivia.ck.page/newpodchecklist
Schedule your free consultation here: https://www.sonivia.com/book-online

Facebook Group:
Have you joined Podcasting Up An Octave? Head over there for exclusive access to me, and a group of fabulous other women and nonbinary podcasters. 
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Connect with Rue:
https://www.sonivia.com
https://www.instagram.com/soniviastudios/ 

Don't Forget:
- Subscribe to Up An Octave to never miss an episode!
- Leave a review and rating, I so appreciate your feedback.

Share the Love:
Loved this episode? Share it with your friends, family, and colleagues who are considering incorporating video into their podcasts. There’s no gatekeeping over here!

I’ll be back next Tuesday to tell you why I celebrate your first negative review. Yup, you read that right!

Music Credit: Up An Octave Theme by Rue Spence with additional vocals provided by Darnell Spence

Up An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.

On this week’s episode of Up An Octave, we dive into all things branding for your podcast. From visuals, to color stories, to whether or not you should use the F bomb. If you’re stuck on the technicalities of turning your podcast into a brand, then this is the episode you have been waiting for.

This week’s question comes from Marci.

 Got a podcasting question for me? Send it to [email protected] 

Connect with Rue:
https://www.sonivia.com
https://www.instagram.com/soniviastudios/ 

Special Offer:
Snag your new podcasting checklist freebie here: https://sonivia.ck.page/newpodchecklist
Schedule your free consultation here: https://www.sonivia.com/book-online

Facebook Group:
Have you joined Podcasting Up An Octave? Head over there for exclusive access to me, and a group of fabulous other women and nonbinary podcasters. 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/285098254430510

Don't Forget:
- Subscribe to Up An Octave to never miss an episode!
- Leave a review and rating, I so appreciate your feedback.

Share the Love:
Loved this episode? Share it with your friends, family, and colleagues who are interested in podcasting. There’s no gatekeeping over here!

Next week, I’ll be talking about how to know whether video or audio only is right for your podcast.

Music Credit: Up An Octave Theme by Rue Spence with additional vocals provided by Darnell Spence

Up An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.