In this episode, I pass the mic to Max Taff and Megan Spangler of the MediaVerse Unwrapped (Vigilante Vibes) podcast. We talk about representation in podcasting and other spaces, as well as how podcasters can protect their IP, and how to balance tasks with your team.

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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.

Equalizing, you keep hearing that word, but it’s for tech savvy podcasters, right? Nope, equalizing is for everyone and it can dramatically elevate the listenability of your show. Hear exactly what equalizing can do for and to your voice on this episode, and stop fearing the more technical side of podcasting.

This week’s question comes from the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast. Find their show here: https://www.rainydayrabbitholes.com/

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Next week, I’ll be passing the mic to Megan and Max from the MediaVerse: Unwrapped Podcast, binge them beforehand here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bbaBhA074nbMEiQrqlHKJ

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.

Have you been thinking about starting a podcast, but finding that the fear of running out of things to talk about is holding you back? Or maybe you have a podcast, but you feel burned out from constantly having to generate new episode ideas. If that sounds familiar, this one is for you!

This week’s question comes from Kelly. Got a podcasting question for me? Send it to [email protected] 

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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.

Hello from Kansas City! We are in the middle of our move and staying with family before continuing onto Colorado. I’m not using my typical setup for this one as you’ll hear from my audio quality. Podcasting is about doing the best with what you have without letting your circumstances stop you!

Today we’re talking about all things podcasting and Instagram. If you struggle with social media and understanding when to post reels or stories, or what the heck a carousel is, this one is for you.

This week’s question comes from Vivi. Got a podcasting question for me? Send it to [email protected] 

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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.

Check 1, 2, testing, testing! In this episode, I’m providing a sample of what different microphones sound like, both edited and raw, to help you make the best decision for your podcast and your voice. 

Featured Mics:
-  FIFINE AM8
- RODE Podmic
- SHURE SM7dB
- FIFINE T669
- AKG P120
- Blue Yeti

You’ll also get some more info on the difference between Condenser and Dynamic mics, as well as XLR vs USB mics, and the things to consider when deciding which type of mic is right for you. 

This week’s question comes from Fiona. Got a podcasting question for me? Send it to [email protected] 

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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 Emily Aborn of the She Built This and Content With Character podcasts. We talk about how copywriting informs her podcasting experience and the advice she has for people who aren’t sure if they’re ready to start their podcast.

Listen to Content With Character here: https://emilyaborn.com/content-creationpodcast/ and while you’re there, explore Emily’s website to see how she can serve your podcasting and business needs.

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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.

Happy New Year! This is the year that you finally start your podcast. You’re determined, you’re committed, you’re…. overwhelmed on how to get started. Trust me, I’ve been there, starting your new podcast comes with a lot of new territory. You want to make the best show possible, and invest in the right equipment. This episode will arm you with the tools you need to make the show of your dreams. 

In this episode you’ll learn about:
- Choosing a unique name that helps your show get discovered
- Crafting the "why" statement that informs your podcast's purpose and plan
- Coming up with enough episode topics to get you excited and dodge podfade
- Selecting the right microphone for your show, and your budget
- Developing a cohesive and attractive brand identity for your show
- How to choose the right host for your podcast
  
This week’s question comes from Laura. Got a podcasting question for me? Send it to [email protected] 

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Next week, I’m passing the mic to Emily Aborn of Content With Character and She Built This, pregame with her show here: https://emilyaborn.com/content-creationpodcast/

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.

You started a podcast and absolutely loved it… but then you fell off the podcasting wagon, and now it’s been awhile since you’ve uploaded an episode, but you feel called to get back at it. Sound familiar? This episode is for you. Bring your show back from the brink of death and crush podfade once and for all. 
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This week’s question comes from Tina!

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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.

This week, there’s some crud going around, so we’re diving into how you can keep your voice recording ready despite germs, cold, dry weather, and straining your voice chatting at holiday parties. 
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This week’s question comes from Sam!

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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 Erin and Meghann from My Skeptical Sister. We talk about how they have grown from recording on one set of AirPods to where they are today, how they’ve curated a large, yet tight-knit Facebook Community, running a successful Patreon, and hosting live events.

Listen to My Skeptical Sister Here: https://myskepticalsister.com/listen/
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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.