How do you attract more listeners and organically grow your podcast? Despite what popular algorithms will have you believe, success in promoting your podcast does not have to be focused on social media! Come along as we discuss ways to make your podcast branding stand out to grow your show!

In today’s episode, we start with the phrase: “Connection, not perfection”, trademarked by  Lindsay McMahon. Lindsay is the co-host of All Ears English, a podcast that’s been downloaded 8 million times per month globally and ranked in Best of Apple Podcasts categories in 2018 and 2019, and as well as #1 in US Education Language Courses. Lindsay and her podcast have been featured in Podcast Magazine, Language Magazine, and Forbes. 

Get tips from this veteran podcaster on: 

• Creating a perfect marketing strategy for your podcast
• How hiring help will grow your brand to new heights 
• The importance of designing a brand with your ideal listeners in mind

Links worth exploring from the episode:

• Listen to Lindsay’s three podcasts - All Ears English, IELTS Energy, and Business English: https://www.allearsenglish.com/episodes/
• Mary’s first podcast the Homestay Kitchen: https://homestaykitchen.libsyn.com/

Engage with Lindsay McMahon:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaymcmahon/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllEarsEnglishPodcast/featured
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/all_ears_english/?hl=en
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allearsenglish

Connect with Mary!

• Leave a voicemail with your feedback at https://www.speakpipe.com/VisibleVoice
• Or email [email protected]
• Engage with Mary on Instagram @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions
• Find more secrets and the full transcript of the episode at http://www.visiblevoicepodcast.com
• To learn more or work with Mary, check out https://www.organizedsound.ca

Podcast cover art by Emily Johnston of Artio Design Co. https://www.artiodesignco.com

Reliable backups are key for your podcast production process. They can help when you inevitably lose your audio or interviews. When tech issues, human error, or unpredictable circumstances happen, having backups can provide peace of mind for you and your workflow. Avoid the frustration of losing it all when creating your podcast by taking a page from my real-life podcasting disaster!

You'll uncover:

• How backups are a vital part of the podcasting process
• Programs and processes to implement backups
• How to add backups into your daily, weekly or monthly tasks for your podcast

Connect with Mary!

• Leave a voicemail with your feedback at https://www.speakpipe.com/VisibleVoice
• Or email [email protected]
• Engage with Mary on Instagram @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions
• Find more secrets and the full transcript of the episode at http://www.visiblevoicepodcast.com
• To learn more or work with Mary, check out https://www.organizedsound.ca

Podcast cover art by Emily Johnston of Artio Design Co. https://www.artiodesignco.com

Wherever you are on your podcasting journey, your voice plays a vital role. It’s your number one instrument for your podcast! Think about it. No voice, no podcast. In this episode, we’ll deep dive into how self-confidence and the opinions of others can impact how we feel about our own voice. Together, let’s go through five super-simple, thought-provoking questions that will help you uncover the pieces of your voice that will make you feel more confident. So get ready to unleash your inner podcasting voice that your listeners will quickly fall in love with. 

We’ll explore: 

• What makes your podcasting voice your own

• How to fall in love with your own voice 

• Taking note of how your voice affects others

• Practical ways to encourage you to discover your true voice

Links worth exploring from this episode: 

• EP 5 - Unlocking Barriers to Create Content for a Podcast Episode https://www.organizedsound.ca/unlocking-barriers-to-create-content-for-a-podcast-episode-5/

Connect with Mary!

• Leave a voicemail with your feedback at https://www.speakpipe.com/VisibleVoice
• Or email [email protected]
• Engage with Mary on Instagram @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions
• Find more secrets and the full transcript of the episode at http://www.visiblevoicepodcast.com
• To learn more or work with Mary, check out https://www.organizedsound.ca

Podcast cover art by Emily Johnston of Artio Design Co. https://www.artiodesignco.com

Happy New Year! It’s the perfect time of year to reflect on and celebrate your podcast! As a podcaster, it’s easy to get caught in the behind-the-scenes of your show. So, let’s make time to contemplate what worked, what didn't, and what you want to tweak in this new year. It can really make all the difference in your growth as a podcaster.

Also to note that I'll be on my usual new year break for the podcast. This will be a great time for you to do some planning for yourself. I'll be back in early March!

Links worth exploring from the episode:

• NTEN Conference https://www.nten.org/gather/ntc/sessions/what-power-really-sounds-like-using-your-voice-to-lead 
• Shure MV88 Video Kit https://www.long-mcquade.com/136152/Pro-Audio---Recording/Microphones---Vocal-Processors/Shure/MV88--Digital-Stereo-Condenser-Microphone-and-Video-Kit.htm 
• Shure MV7 Microphone https://www.long-mcquade.com/211304/Pro-Audio---Recording/Microphones/Shure/MV7-XLR-USB-Dynamic-Podcasting-Microphone---Black.htm 
• EP 37 - How to Start Each Episode of a Podcast https://www.organizedsound.ca/how-to-start-each-episode-of-a-podcast-episode-37/ 
• EP 40 - Tips to Thrive in Finding Perfect Guests For Your Podcast with Alex Sanfilippo https://www.organizedsound.ca/tips-to-thrive-in-finding-perfect-guests-for-your-podcast-with-alex-sanfilippo-episode-40/ 
• EP 41 - Embrace Your Accent https://www.organizedsound.ca/embrace-your-accent-episode-41/
• EP 42 - Accept and Elevate Your Accent with Maggie Perotin https://www.organizedsound.ca/accept-and-elevate-your-accent-with-maggie-perotin-episode-42/ 
• EP 43 - How Your Personal Brand Creates Success For Your Podcast https://www.organizedsound.ca/how-your-personal-brand-creates-success-for-your-podcast-episode-43/ 
• EP 44 - Know Yourself - Your Personal Branding Wisdom with DP Knudten https://www.organizedsound.ca/know-yourself-personal-branding-wisdom-with-dp-knudten-episode-44/ 
• EP 47 - Normalising Stuttering for Verbal Diversity with Maya Chupkov https://www.organizedsound.ca/normalizing-stuttering-for-verbal-diversity-with-maya-chupkov-episode-47/ 
• EP 49 - Overcoming Fear and Stigma To Tell Your Story with Jay Shifman https://www.organizedsound.ca/overcoming-fear-and-stigma-to-tell-your-story-with-jay-shifman-episode-49/ 
• EP 51 - Honing Your Podcast Voice Through Second Language Learning with Stephanie Fuccio https://www.organizedsound.ca/honing-your-podcast-voice-though-second-language-learning-with-stephanie-fuccio-episode-51/

Connect with Mary!

• Leave a voicemail with your feedback at https://www.speakpipe.com/VisibleVoice
• Or email [email protected]
• Engage with Mary on Instagram @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions
• Find more secrets and the full transcript of the episode at http://www.visiblevoicepodcast.com
• To learn more or work with Mary, check out https://www.organizedsound.ca

Podcast cover art by Emily Johnston of Artio Design Co. https://www.artiodesignco.com

Feelings are great for when you're behind the microphone. But when it comes down to being behind the mic, how much do you reveal? That can get a little tricky when you haven't worked through what's really holding you back.

My guest today coined the term Hilarapy, the creation of comedy as therapy. Lizzie Allan is a self-designed comedy therapist and professional comedian. Whilst embracing her own healing journey from madness and addiction, she discovered that comedy and vulnerability had the power to change the world.  

We also reveal what it’s like to:

• Take ownership of your story
• Show discernment in vulnerability 
• Get comfortable with failure

Links worth exploring from the episode:

• Transform Your Shame into Comedy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8ZDqh5J3BU 
• Stand-Up Comedy Act https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBII2ZhMx8&feature=youtu.be 

Engage with Lizzie Allan:

• Dead Duck Podcast https://anchor.fm/deadduckpodcast 
• Heal with humour on Lizzie's Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/lizzieallanvision/

Connect with Mary!

• Leave a voicemail with your feedback at https://www.speakpipe.com/VisibleVoice
• Or email [email protected]
• Engage with Mary on Instagram @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/
• Find more secrets and the full transcript of the episode at http://www.visiblevoicepodcast.com/
• To learn more or work with Mary, check out https://www.organizedsound.ca

Podcast cover art by Emily Johnston of Artio Design Co. https://www.artiodesignco.com/

A new to me phrase is “code-switching,” a term I learnt recently about cultural differences in speech. It’s where you switch from one language to the next or adopt both languages at the same time interchangeably. But what about beyond racial culture and language? The culture of your community and who you are actually speaking to? It's something we all do in everyday situations and in podcasting, you code-switch a lot more than you think. 

Connect with Mary!

• Leave a voicemail with your feedback at https://www.speakpipe.com/VisibleVoice
• Or email [email protected]
• Engage with Mary on Instagram @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/
• Find more secrets and the full transcript of the episode at http://www.visiblevoicepodcast.com/
• To learn more or work with Mary, check out https://www.organizedsound.ca

Podcast cover art by Emily Johnston of Artio Design Co. https://www.artiodesignco.com/

No matter your background or the experience level you have to start a podcast, you have a wealth of knowledge to bring to the table. Think of the many past experiences you’ve had up until this point - all of which can be beneficial for your show. That experience isn't only what's on your resume, but also what you're taught by your community - classmates, teachers, and even your parents.

My guest today is Stephanie Fuccio, an American podcast editor and podcaster, currently living in Europe. Before podcasting, Stephanie taught English language skills to adults while living all over the world. 

We also explore:

• How our upbringing shapes the way we speak
• The importance of living abroad to hear cultural differences in languages
• What happens to people after speaking for 20 minutes

Engage with Stephanie Fuccio:

• Global Podcast Editors Newsletter - https://globalpodcasteditors.substack.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/stephfuccio/ 
• https://www.stephfuccio.com/ 

Connect with Mary!

• Leave a voicemail with your feedback at https://www.speakpipe.com/VisibleVoice
• Or email [email protected]
• Engage with Mary on Instagram @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions
• Find more secrets and the full transcript of the episode at http://www.visiblevoicepodcast.com
• To learn more or work with Mary, check out https://www.organizedsound.ca

Podcast cover art by Emily Johnston of Artio Design Co. https://www.artiodesignco.com

As humans, we are people pleasers. We want connection, community, and a feeling of belonging. As young kids, we do things to please our parents, our teachers, and friends. Then as adults, we want to fulfill the needs of our bosses, partners (romantic or otherwise), and so on.

Podcasting can have that same reflection. We want to delight our listeners, teach or entertain them with our thoughts and stories. But when you think about how you feel and how you may sound, all of those feelings impact your listeners and how they feel. It's not about you. It is about them. So let's get into that feeling. 

Links worth exploring from the episode:

• Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self by Dr. Thema Bryant https://drthema.com/homecoming/ 
• Coming Home to Ourselves: The Path to Thriving with Dr. Thema Bryant https://dralexandrasolomon.com/podcasts/coming-home-to-ourselves-learning-to-thrive-with-dr-thema-bryant/ 

Connect with Mary!

• Leave a voicemail with your feedback at https://www.speakpipe.com/VisibleVoice
• Or email [email protected]
• Engage with Mary on Instagram @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/
• Find more secrets and the full transcript of the episode at http://www.visiblevoicepodcast.com/
• To learn more or work with Mary, check out https://www.organizedsound.ca

Podcast cover art by Emily Johnston of Artio Design Co. https://www.artiodesignco.com/

When you hit that record button, how does stigma play a role in keeping your story to yourself? What if you can choose to ignore that stigma and be open and vulnerable behind the mic?

My guest today is Jay Shifman, a vulnerable storyteller and the host of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. In our conversation, Jay shares his experience about his speaking and podcasting journey that reveals how to use effective storytelling to break down walls and stereotypes, why the fear of oversharing plays a part in the role of stigma, and how his transition from speaking on stage to podcasting behind the mic can create a growing network to be seen and heard. 

You will also learn:

• Great techniques about what to do as a host of your own show
• How to audit your podcast through timing conversations
• Starting a podcast vs keeping up with the podcast

Links worth exploring from the episode:

• Great Pods https://greatpods.co/ 
• New Books Networks https://newbooksnetwork.com/ 

Engage with Jay Shifman:

• https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/ 
• https://www.jayshifman.com/ 

Connect with Mary!

• Leave a voicemail with your feedback at https://www.speakpipe.com/VisibleVoice
• Or email [email protected]
• Engage with Mary on Instagram @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions
• Find more secrets and the full transcript of the episode at http://www.visiblevoicepodcast.com
• To learn more or work with Mary, check out https://www.organizedsound.ca

Podcast cover art by Emily Johnston of Artio Design Co. https://www.artiodesignco.com

When you’re behind the mic, how often do you second guess yourself, pause and try not to say those ums and uhs? Or you put on your “podcast host” hat and start speaking with a different voice? In today's episode, I break down the limiting beliefs about what makes a “strong voice” so we can rewrite our subconscious brain about what we believe that is. You’ll learn how to reclaim your voice and go from being restricted and nervous to being magnetic and unapologetically yourself behind the mic. 

The idea of what power sounds like these days is shifting. So let's explore that and let's change things together. 

Links worth exploring from the episode:

• Just Busters Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/justbusters/ 
• Global Podcast Editors https://globalpodcasteditors.substack.com/ 
• Pre-event for International Podcast Day https://youtu.be/SCcqolhrJYE?t=3967

Connect with Mary!

• Leave a voicemail with your feedback at https://www.speakpipe.com/VisibleVoice
• Or email [email protected]
• Engage with Mary on Instagram @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions
• Find more secrets and the full transcript of the episode at http://www.visiblevoicepodcast.com
• To learn more or work with Mary, check out https://www.organizedsound.ca

Podcast cover art by Emily Johnston of Artio Design Co. https://www.artiodesignco.com