“A great podcast is when you can listen to something, you chuckle and you can say 'wow, that's happened to me,' and that's where you get people's attention.”

In this highly requested minisode, hosts Carlyn Bushman and Richelle Pena dive deep into the art of being a captivating podcast guest and sharing your unique story as a founder.

Carlyn and Richelle reflect on their own podcasting journeys, dishing out secrets they've learned along the way, including how to listen actively to your host, navigate nerves, and prepare engaging stories that resonate with the audience. They candidly share their early missteps, highlighting how mistakes are not only expected, but sometimes encouraged, as some lessons can only be learned by doing!

Whether you're gearing up to be a guest on your next big show or you're considering launching your own podcast, this episode is brimming with insights to help you shine.

What we talked about:

What makes a good podcast guest/host? [3:05]

Taking Your Time and the Art of Listening [5:35]

Smile! Even if you aren’t on camera. [7:15]

What do you do if there are technical difficulties? [9:30]

What kind of preparation should you do? [10:20]

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Connect with Richelle

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