The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice

It's cold and flu season, on top of COVID, so what are we to do as Podcasters? This time of year Podcasters ask, what can do they to improve their voice while sick? Should we take cough drops or drink lemon with tea or fancy throat calming teas on the market? Sure, sure you can! But none of those things are going to make your voice any better or even cure you of the common cold. In today's episode, you'll learn why eating or drinking certain foods will not get you back behind the mic any quicker and how an easy technique to clear that gunk out of your throat will be better for your voice in the long run.

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With today's need to still see each other virtually and the rise in use of video, today's episode features a question about whether we can get good audio quality and record a video at the same time for our podcasts. Although traditional podcasts are audio-only, listen to today's episode to also find out about video recording options for podcasters. This question comes from Ya-Ling Liou, host of the podcast "Conversations About Everyday Pain".

Links mentioned in today's episode:

• https://cleanfeed.net/
• https://zoom.us/
• https://squadcast.fm/
• https://zencastr.com/
• https://www.bluejeans.com/

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We all know January is a time to review, renew, and shift ideas. Setting new goals and planning out what the next 12 months would look like. Or maybe you're one of those people who loves to create new year resolutions. But resolutions are for January, right? Or can we do them now? September has all those same qualities! I would dare say even more so than the arbitrary calendar date of January 1st. This is the time of year for a return to our routines, even though this September, as 2020 is no ordinary September, we can still get some routine in our lives. So what does podcasting success look like to you by the end of 2020? In this episode, let's dive into why September is the new January for your podcast. Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode10 Email Mary at [email protected] Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.

Podcasting is about the journey and the practice of doing through imperfection. One of the reasons why podcasters don't start their own show is because they don't think it's good enough. But, the mistakes we make as podcasters means a lesson we'll learn for our next episode. We all publish imperfect episodes because no one is perfect. If we wanted to publish perfect episodes, there wouldn't be very many podcasts to listen to at all. I'd even dare to say none. Speak your truth and do it confidently by not needing to be perfect. Learn more about creating a perfectly imperfect podcast in this episode!

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In these challenging times, unprecedented event, whatever you want to call it, it's not very common to go out and meet people anymore during the pandemic. So when we do, there are rules to abide by, protocols we should follow, and generally, for my own peace of mind and safety, we are all wearing masks. However, when you wear a mask, that changes your voice. It shifts how you speak. In today's episode, I'll show you what it sounds like to wear a mask, how it changes your voice, and what we need to do as Podcasters for our vocal health.

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Starting a podcast is relatively easy, compared to other forms of traditional media. People compare podcasting to radio or TV, but imagine if you tried to get your own radio show or TV show?!?! How do you even start? Podcasting has a much lower barrier to entry and the industry is still so young that we're not even close to hitting that proverbial bubble. It's not going to pop anytime soon. However, there are a few things that no one talks about when you decide to dive deep into creating your own podcast. In today's episode, I'll share three secrets about podcasting that no one tells you from the start. Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode7 Email Mary at [email protected] Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.

The Merriam-Webster online dictionary states that authentic means to be true to one's own personality, spirit, or character; is sincere and authentic with no pretensions. It's that authenticity that ties your listener's emotions to you. Finding your voice means sharing your story. Stories are who we are. Sharing your story means you are serving others. Your listeners may have had similar experiences and that forms an instant bond.

Learn more about what it means to be authentic with your voice with this episode!

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I've been thinking a lot lately about what is the barrier for us to start a podcast? Or if you have one, to continually getting episodes out and staying on top of our podcasting game. Some of this hesitation is not knowing where to start. Or we have the excuse that we're too busy. Something else more important comes up. While most of these can be true, I believe the real reason we don't start is because of just that. We're not starting at all, not even with one small step! So on today's episode, I want to give you permission to just start. If you don't start with anything, how will you ever get your voice heard? I want to know what you're starting. What one small step or action are you taking towards your podcast today? Record a voice note on your phone and send it to me [email protected]. Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode5 Email Mary at [email protected] Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast

When I worked in radio, clients would come into the studio, never having been behind the mic before. So my job was not only to produce a commercial for them, but to make sure they sounded like as much of themselves as possible. I believed, even then, that your voice is your selling feature. It was the way to connect emotion to emotion with your listener to move people to take action.

In today's quick episode, I've got three main tips I always share with podcasters that I work with.

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Today we're going to give you the lay of the land. A bit of background about me and why you and I will be here together on this show. My main message is whether you are marketing, selling, or speaking through podcasting or video platforms, social media, in-person or wherever, making an emotional connection with your audience is done through the power of your voice. You can look things up in a thesaurus all you want, but the actual words you use will NOT convey the same meanings as when you say them out loud. So how do you deliver the right tone or message? To convey what you are truly trying to say? Where did I get my perspective from and why am I so passionate about empowering people to use their voice through podcasting? You'll find those answers in today's episode.

• My first podcast the Homestay Kitchen

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