The Inspired Guide

To all of my American listeners, Happy Thanksgiving! In honor of this day, I have a short episode on gratitude. Have a listen.

Mentioned in this episode: 
The Joy Junkie
Your Kick-Ass Life
Why So Serious
Le vital corps Salon
The Divorce Survival Guide

I'm baaack! After a mid-month break, I am back with new episodes. Today, I answer the question, "Hey Darlene, do I need a podcast in order to be a podcast service provider? For example, if you are web designer, you should have a well designed website. Or if you offer social media services, you should have an active social media presence. What about podcasting?"

 

 

It's the weekend, therefore I am taking a break from the, "Let's Talk About Podcasting" Series. All business and no fun, makes for a pretty boring podcast. At least in my opinion. Today, I have a confession to share - I am obsessed with Trader Joe's! 

You'll find out why I became obsessed and how often I went to the store this past week. 

The podcasting Q&A series will return with the final question, tomorrow! 

 

 

Today I am answering the question, "What is your biggest podcasting pet peeve?" And, I actually have two of them. Tune in to find out!

Today I answer the podcasting question, "Hey Darlene, is there a best time to evolve your podcast to including guest interviews and how do I ensure a quality recording for that? Are there platforms you'd recommend? For example, I use Zoom for client sessions but I'm not sure how the quality would be for a podcast. Thanks so much!"

In this episode, I will:

• Share the pros and cons of having guests on your podcast
• Introduce the double-ender, for best audio quality
• Offer best practices for conducting remote podcast interviews

Resources from this episode:

Online Schedulers
Acuity
Calendly
Doodle

Remote Interview Web-Apps
Zoom
Zencastr
Squadcast

Setting up Zoom for Individual Track Recording (Video Coming Soon!)

Today I am answering a two-part question on having the confidence to start a podcast! The question I received was: 

What would you say to someone who wants to start a podcast but doesn't really have an audience? Or someone who wants to start a podcast but we know it's not going to be perfect and they're rather stuck in the overthinking or brainstorming around the podcast but not taking the leap to put it out into the world?

Tune in to hear my answers. They might (or might not) surprise you.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Promoting Your Podcast Tip Sheet

 

 

Welcome to Podcast Week on the Inspired Guide. This week I am answering all of your burning podcast creation and listening questions. 

Today I am answering two questions. One comes from the podcaster perspective and the other from the perspective of a potential podcast listener:

First up, "What are podcast directories and do I need one?"

And then, "If I’m a newbie to podcast listening, which is the best way in? I hear on the radio things like, 'Listen to us on Stitcher, SoundCloud or wherever you get your podcasts.' Is one better than the others?"

For podcasters: My answers include the difference between podcast directories and podcast apps. As well as, which podcast apps podcasters should be submitting their show. 

For podcast listeners: I share my thoughts on the best way to start listening to podcasts, which apps to use and more.

If you are ready to start listening to podcasts or want to educate your listeners on how to find your show - tune in! 

Resources from this episode:

What Every Podcast Should Have: An RSS Feed

Apple Podcasts

Stitcher

Google Play

Spotify

TuneIn

SoundCloud

ListenNotes.com

IMDB

 

In this episode we are talking with Master Certified Confidence Coach, Jackie Gartman.  We cover perfectionism, confidence vs. competence, and teaching our children self-compassion through the example we set.

We also discussed:

• Calming the negative voices in our head (lizard brain)
• Self-promotion as women business owners
• Jackie's Confidence Quiz

Join us as Jackie shares her tips and strategies for blocking limiting beliefs and boosting our personal and professional confidence.  Want to learn more?  You can find Jackie on her website.

Today's episode was inspired by one of my clients who will post jokes or other content meant to interrupt the status quo. Usually these interrupters are funny in nature. In fact, oftentimes, they are a bad joke meant to put a smile on your face. She's a communication and public speaking coach - so you can also think of them as a great ice breaker or nerve buster. So in my homage to my client, I bring to my my best kept secret. And this one, friends, is all in the delivery. Did I nail it or should I keep practicing (I suspect the latter)? Happy weekend! 

Resources from this episode:
SpeakWells on Instagram

Today I have a little check-in about the first week of my 30 Day podcast episode challenge. And then I share what the upcoming weeks' themes are going to be. Tune in to find out what you can expect from The Inspired Guide podcast over the next 3 weeks.