Today I had the immense pleasure of talking with Nestle Mitchell. Nestle is the host of the Not My Problem Podcast. We're going to get into what it's like to start a podcast, especially as a black woman, and having a voice that shares unfiltered perspectives on everything happening in society today. 

 

Let's jump right into this episode with Nestle and unpack what it looks like to use your platform to start putting out the kind of unfiltered content that matters.

[00:01 - 04:52] Opening Segment

• I talked briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode
• I introduce our guest, Nestle Mitchell
• • Fellow podcaster from the Not My Problem Podcast
• Nestle tells us about her podcast
• • Born and raised in NY now living in GA 
  • Unfiltered take on life 
  • The name comes from her mantra. 

[04:53 - 11:30] The Starting Podcaster 

• Nestle goes into her experience starting the podcast 
• • Support from co-workers 
  • Nervous about certain topics at first 
• Nestle advises on how to balance work-life
• • Still a work in progress 
  • Incorporating into daily routine 
  • Setting the goal now for two episodes a week 
  • Taking a mental break
• Nestle shares about a vulnerable episode she posted 
• • Using her platform to educate and inform about the Black Lives Matter Movement 
  • Sharing resources and giving analogies 

[11:31 - 24:17] Putting Out Content That Matters

• We talk about the current problems not yet resolved in society
• • People treating activism like a fad or trend 
  • Using Brianna Taylor and injustice in the system as an example of not forgetting 
• Putting out content that's digestible 
• • Graphics 
  • There's plenty of information if you look for it
• Nestle talks about what our white podcasters can do 
• • Feature black creators 
  • Share more resources
  • Be active
  • Have those uncomfortable conversations
• Use your platform
• Nestle weighs in on micro-aggressions
• • Small things people say (even as a compliment) that hold negative weight  
• I talk about my personal thoughts on experiencing this 

[24:18 - 30:41] Closing Questions

• Where should people start when starting a podcast?
• • Know your "why"
  • Everybody 
• Knowing what you know now, what would be your advice to your younger self?
• • Be open and candid  
  • Take a wine break and loosen up  
• Where can people find you?
• • Links provided below

[30:42 - 40:35] Off The Clock and Review of The Week 

• Shout out to my fellow podcasters - check these guys out!
• • Not My Problem
  • Rookies in the Real World Podcast
  • The Purpose Project
  • My Point of View Podcast
  • The Sunshine Steven Podcast
• Quick shout out to my podcast producers, STREAMLINED PODCASTS
• • Use Promo Code: cnsloan for 10% OFF on your first month
• Review Of The Week
• • From C.B.O. Shares a Word: "Gems Being Dropped: This show is so good in offering different perspectives and journeys towards entrepreneurship and balancing time while chasing that dream. I love CN Sloan's voice, very therapeutic, especially because most times when listening, I'm seeking out an answer to a problem I'm facing in my own journey as an entrepreneur. Definitely listen; There are so many gems here." 
• Final words from me

 

Tweetable Quotes:

"Have more conversations… bring people on your platform… Go live with someone of color, have an uncomfortable conversation and just do it." - CN Sloan

 

"I want to be able to document my life in a way that I could not only have it as a journal, or I can look back on in the future, but also to be able to share stories and experiences with other people who probably go through the same thing but nobody ever wants to talk about..." - Nestle Mitchell

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Not My Problem
• Rookies in the Real World Podcast
• The Purpose Project
• My Point of View Podcast
• The Sunshine Steven Podcast

 

You can connect with Nestle on Instagram and YouTube. Listen to her podcast show, Not My Problem to start listening to that unfiltered approach to life and society; and follow her Podcast's Instagram to stay up to date with the latest content.

 

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