By Andrea Klunder, The Creative Impostor Studios
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There are some shows, some podcasters, who embody the spark that first drew me to podcasting’s flame in the depths of entrepreneurial burnout.
Becky Kilmnick and Diana Doty of Homespun Haints are those podcasters.
Over the years, they have become masters in the craft of independent digital storytelling and community building through their horror comedy podcast of true ghost stories.
Ever the experimental entrepreneurs, Becky and Diana have recently launched a NEW project for the indie business minded creative searching for a better path. And no, this one isn’t haunted… probably.
Podcasting, paranormal investigations, entrepreneurial success (and failure), cats in space… all this and more lie ahead should you choose to continue down this road.
Quick Links
Homespun Haints
MY ghost story on Homespun Haints
Homespun Haints on YouTube
The 2nd Startup
Podcasting For Business Virtual Conference - November 2024
EMAIL ME!
Let me know when you've registered for the conference -- I have a treat for you!
OR
Get on my calendar to talk about whether a podcast strategy building or ideation session might be right for YOUR current or future podcast. I'm looking for 3 organizations, businesses or independent podcasters who are using media to make a cultural impact to work with me this winter at an introductory rate.
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Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com
Connect With Andrea
Email or Voice [email protected]
Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor
LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.)
YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor
Credits
Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director
JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music
YOUR VOICE...
What do you use if for? Have you ever thought of it like an instrument? Do you consider yourself to be a voice professional? Do you feel confident in your voice? Do you even LIKE the sound of it?
Well… if you speak, perform, podcast, teach, lead meetings, create content for YouTube or other social media channels, you ARE probably a voice professional and your voice is an invaluable asset. Or at least it CAN be with a little guidance.
And that’s a pursuit worthwhile to both Mary Chan and me. And it’s what we are exploring in the first half of this episode.
Mary is a Podcast Strategist, Voice Coach, & Voice-Over Artist. She launches and edits podcasts for business professionals. She’s the founder of Organized Sound Productions, and producer and host of The Podcaster’s Guide to a Visible Voice.
Mary and I are also sharing: insights on whether your current voice is authentically yours (why or why not), the intangible benefits of podcasting, whether podcasts need to be video, the challenging parts of entrepreneurship (ahem… sales), and she'll even give you a quick guide to writing love notes to YOUR voice.
Quick Links
Sounds Current with Del Sol Quartet
VOTE FOR US at the 2024 Signal Awards: Artists & Designers Shaping Culture by 10/17/24. (Vote for Oprah too!)
The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice with Mary Chan
Organized Sound Productions with Mary
Podcasting For Business Virtual Conference - November 2024
The Creative Impostor interview with Megan Dougherty
Podcast Editors Mastermind
EMAIL ME!
Let me know what you think of the Chapter Marks in the Episode.
OR
Get on my calendar to talk about whether a podcast strategy building or ideation session might be right for YOUR current or future podcast. I'm looking for 3 organizations, businesses or independent podcasters who are using media to make a cultural impact to work with me this fall at an introductory rate.
Show some love for The Creative Impostor
LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.
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Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com
Connect With Andrea
Email or Voice [email protected]
Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor
LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.)
YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor
Credits
Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director
JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music
I am humbled at the feet of my 7-year-old-niece who taught me a big marketing lesson this month! Maybe this applies to you too...
I mentioned some interesting things in this episode. Here they are:
Sounds Current with Del Sol Quartet (Tribeca Official Selection!!!)
Key Change with the Santa Fe Opera (Signal Award Winner!!!)
EMAIL ME! If you want to get on my calendar to talk about whether a podcast strategy building or ideation session might be right for YOUR current or future podcast. I'm looking for 3 organizations, businesses or independent podcasters who are using media to make a cultural impact to work with me this fall at an introductory rate.
This episode originally streamed live on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Wanna catch the video replay and future live streams? Follow me on one of those platforms.
Show some love for The Creative Impostor
LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.
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Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com
Connect With Andrea
Email or Voice [email protected]
Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor
LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.)
YouTube: @thecreativeimpostor
Credits
Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director
JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music
Have you ever heard someone tell you, "You have to show your work!" If that brings you back to high school math class... SAME.
Well this episode isn't about math, unless you count "podcast value math!"
Megan Dougherty is show the work for me on what I've known for a while but couldn't quite put into words... there is NOT one podcast strategy to rule them all! In fact, she wrote the book on it. And I can't stop talking about it.
Now whether you're a podcaster, a creative business owner, a content marketer... really anyone putting your creative work out into the world through media, this conversation is for you. What it comes down to? How do you know if what you're doing is working and what does "working" even mean? (Hint: It's not about the downloads!)
Podcasting, writing a book, getting comfortable with discomfort, and navigating existential crises... all with DATA on your side! Here we go...
LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Email me [email protected]. Let me know who you are, how you're connected to podcasting (fan, creator, dreaming of being a creator, etc.) and your thoughts around monetization, purpose, changes in the industry, etc. And if you REALLY want to get my attention, how has data influenced your creative business or podcast?
WANT TO WORK WITH THE CREATIVE IMPOSTOR STUDIOS?
Email me for the link to book a Podcast Tea. Then we'll meet for 30min to discuss your project and how we can support you.
Mentioned in this episode
Podcasting for Business Conference (I'm training on using your VOICE!)
Podcasting for Business Book (pre-order by 9/10/24 to get a FREE ticket to the above conference)
The Company Show (Megan's podcast)
Megan's website
Megan on LinkedIn
And... Megan's super uncomfortable but ever insightful behind-the-scenes of her book coaching experience.
Show some love for The Creative Impostor
LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.
Faves!
Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors!
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Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com
Connect With Andrea
Email or Voice [email protected]
Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor
LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.)
Credits
Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director
JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music
Kevin Lange - Cover Art Photo
Hey. I've been away from this podcast for about 2 years and I'm feeling kinda awkward about it. But, either you're still here or you've just found me, and that makes me super happy because I've been recently inspired to return to producing The Creative Impostor, amidst all of the other shows I'm producing for clients.
I've been noticing, however, that some things are changing in the podcast space, and with creators more broadly. Some of it is awesome, and some not so much!
So what do you do when some sort of transformation seems imminent?
You stare bravely into the void, try to let go of expectations, and start asking questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Podcasting for Business Conference (I'm training on using your VOICE!)
Podcasting for Business Book (pre-order by 9/10/24 to get a FREE ticket to the above conference)
LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Email me [email protected]. Let me know who you are, how you're connected to podcasting (fan, creator, dreaming of being a creator, etc.) and your thoughts around monetization, purpose, changes in the industry, etc. And if you REALLY want to get my attention, how has thinking about death shaped your worldview for better or worse?
WANT TO WORK WITH THE CREATIVE IMPOSTOR STUDIOS?
Email me for the link to book a Podcast Tea. Then we'll meet for 30min to discuss your project and how we can support you.
Show some love for The Creative Impostor
LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.
Faves!
Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors!
***
Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com
Connect With Andrea
Email or Voice [email protected]
Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor
LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.)
Credits
Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director
JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music
Kevin Lange - Cover Art Photo
I feel like an impostor. Yes, on a repeated and ongoing basis - hence the name and premise of this podcast AND my podcast company The Creative Impostor Studios.
But there are moments when this feeling is worse than usual.
And that was the entire month of March 2022.
Mentioned
20% off your pass to Podfest! Promo Code: podcastenvy
(email me to see if the nearly free listener pass is still available!)
Power Your Story (featuring my students!)
#claimpodparity
Show some love for The Creative Impostor
LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.
Faves!
Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors!
***
Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com
Connect With Andrea
Email or Voice [email protected]
Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor
LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.)
Credits
Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director
JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music
Edwin R. Ruiz - Cover Art Photo
Let me tell you a Creative Impostor story for the New Year. It's about a woman taking a huge risk.
The story begins during that weird week between Christmas and New Year’s. Where noting gets done, no one knows what day it is and yet, somehow, you imagined getting caught up on all the things you didn’t get to yet this year.
It’s Monday and I’m driving from Chicago to a small town in Wisconsin, not far over the state line. It’s only 6pm but it grows increasingly darker and more ominous to this self-diagnosed city girl. I’m on a call with my friend Julia… running my internal monologue past her. (Thank you, Julia, as always for indulging me.)
Why am I driving to Wisconsin right now? What exactly do I hope to accomplish? Who do I think I am?
Why indeed?
I'm taking a huge risk. It's not the same kind of risk I took when I moved from Michigan to the big city of Chicago out of college, or when I started auditioning for storefront theater productions around the city, or when I quit my full-time arts admin job to start my own yoga studio business, or even when I started this podcast.
What feels different is that I'm telling you now, before it exists, before I even know exactly what it is. And the reason it's a risk to tell you is because I worry that I might not finish it.
Mentioned in this episode
Bri Seeley's Quantum Immersion for Business Growth
My interview on The Success Diaries with Bri - Releasing Your Entanglement With the Idea of Success
Podcast Envy with Bri Seeley on impostor syndrome
The Creative Impostor episode 129 - The Whole Point
The Creative Impostor episode 82 with Davin Youngs
Davin Youngs, singer, sound healing artist, coach
How to Write One Song by Jeff Tweedy
Jen Edds, singer, songwriter, podcaster, etc
Show some love for The Creative Impostor
LOVE The Creative Impostor? I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative. Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.
Faves!
Check out some of my favorite resources for podcasters and creative entrepreneurs. When you click my link or use my promo code for each of these resources, The Creative Impostor Studios will receive some kind of thank you compensation for introducing you. You'll be supporting this show AND your own creative endeavors!
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Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com
Connect With Andrea
Email or Voice [email protected]
Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor
LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.)
Credits
Edwin R. Ruiz - Technical Director
JoVia Armstrong - Theme Music
Kevin Lange - Cover Art Photo
After 18 months of caution, this holiday season finally offers many of us a chance to commune with family and connect with old friends. Yay? Nay?
How do we feel about the contact? The conversations?
A lot has changed since the last time we headed over the river and through the woods. Not least is a collective intolerance for political viewpoints that don’t align with our own.
These are deeply partisan times to be sure. That said, is it possible for divided friends and family members to foster mutual respect for all POVs, even wind up standing on common ground?
Can we begin to reclaim civil discourse around cafe and family dining tables alike?
Josh Lewis (a lifelong Conservative) and David Blatt (a committed Liberal) are test-driving a version of this complicated idea, facilitating conversations between reasonable, rational voices from opposite sides of America’s political discourse. Those of us about to cross into enemy territory armed only with a hot side dish and a bottle of wine will find David’s and Josh’s insight helpful for maintaining healthy debate around the holiday table.
Among the topics we discuss is the enduring appeal of uncivil discourse, a tactic that’s long stood as an editorial board favorite, amplifying outrage in everything from 17th-century broadsheets to thoroughly modern cable news.
David and Josh remind us that retracing our collective steps back to the civil middle is a marathon, not a sprint. Take heart even if a friend, colleague, or family member (or two) appears unwilling to dial down the angry rhetoric.
And, maybe, take an extra bottle of wine along just in case.
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Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/134.
LISTEN TO IMPROVE WITH AUNTIEImproveWithAuntie.com
MAKE PRIVATE PODCASTS FOR YOUR COMMUNITYHelloAudio
CONNECT WITH JOSH & DAVIDSaving Elephants Podcast
David on LinkedIn
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Show some love for The Creative Impostor!
I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative.
Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.
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Josh & David's book list is here.
When you order from https://bookshop.org/shop/thecreativeimpostor 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor Studios.
Check out our brand new podcast from The Creative Impostor Studios: Improve With Auntie!
It's a creative round table for your favorite aunts, aunties, ti-tis, tias... please pass it along or take a listen yourself.
Available now in Spotify: http://bit.ly/spotifyaunties
Apple, Google, more apps coming soon...
Episode 1 is Holly, Jolly Winter Holiday Gifts & Traditions for Aunties.
Thanks for listening!
An inkling -- what a terrific word, inkling -- a slight knowledge or vague notion, it even implies curiosity.
It's a good place to be, with infinite possibility. It's like the beginning of a new relationship with its flush of excitement and that nauseated uncertainty. Your senses are heightened and your rational brain is fuzzy.
You can't think about any thing else.
And six years ago in 2015, I was there with podcasting. I'd been there before with operating a storefront yoga studio, with becoming a yoga teacher, with filmmaking, with acting. And I suppose even with singing, though, I don't really remember that because I was a toddler. But this was different.
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Full show notes, resources, opportunities, other podcasts & books mentioned... You can find them here: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/133
Podcasting? Dreaming of podcasting?
Join me at She Podcasts Live - Saturday October 16, 2021 for Values Based Podcasting: Craft a Show of Significance
CONNECT WITH ANDREAEmail or Voice [email protected]
Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor
LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you’re a Creative Impostor listener.)
Show some love for The Creative Impostor!
I would LOVE if you could leave me a short & sweet review: http://www.ratethispodcast.com/creative.
Send me a screenshot and I might even read it on a future episode.
Get your books from somewhere OTHER than Amazon. Bookshop.org is a B-Corp - a corporation dedicated to the public good — online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores.
When you order from https://bookshop.org/shop/thecreativeimpostor 10% of your purchase goes to an earnings pool distributed among independent bookstores and 10% comes to The Creative Impostor Studios.
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The podcast currently has 150 episodes available.