How we perceive strong and confident voices gets manipulated from the big screen and from everyday media. These platforms tinker with our minds to make us think that certain voices or tones represent one way of strength or weakness. And the media will have us all believe that self-assured, confident people sound smooth and never say “um” or “uh” or “like.” But being in the real world, that's not true. 

Today, I'm bringing on Maya Chupkov, the executive director of Proud Stutter, a podcast about shifting the stuttering narrative and embracing verbal diversity. 

We dive deep into:

• How Maya has incorporated her stutter as part of her podcast
• The defining moment that led her to be an advocate for verbal diversity
• The difference between a nervous stutter vs a natural stutter

Links worth exploring from the episode:

• Podcast Movement Evolutions https://evolutions.podcastmovement.com/ 
• NPR's Life Kit episode https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1065152065
• Episode about um’s and likes with linguist Alexandra D’arcy https://www.organizedsound.ca/why-filler-words-like-like-are-powerful-with-alexandra-darcy-episode-18/

Engage with Maya Chupkov:

• https://www.proudstutter.com/ 
• https://www.instagram.com/proudstutter/ 
• https://www.facebook.com/ProudStutter 

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

I’m back from my Summer break and after reflecting on my personal life and my story so far, I had a few thoughts come up that tie into podcasting. How do we know when to share things, how much do we share, and what is important to share when we're behind the mic? 

In this episode and the next few episodes for the rest of 2022, I’m diving deeper into that mindset and how to share your story behind your voice. Today, I'll share mine.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 40 https://www.organizedsound.ca/tips-to-thrive-in-finding-perfect-guests-for-your-podcast-with-alex-sanfilippo-episode-40/ 

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/

One of my values is to have fun. Have fun doing what you're doing. Have fun podcasting. Have fun using your voice, and giggling and laughing are part of what I do. So, today we're talking about being vulnerable through laughter and embracing the most authentic version of yourself. Laughter plays an important role, so listen in to find out why it's huge 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/

What does it mean to know yourself and then to be it? This question pretty much sums up what your personal brand can mean. This week’s special guest, DP Knudten, joins me as we decipher what a personal brand can mean for you and your podcast. 

We'll also share the importance of podcasting for building your self-confidence and growth and how podcasting is more than just a marketing platform. So listen in about his tips for your next iteration of your personal brand.

You’ll also learn:

• The difference between a conversation vs an interview 
• Tips and tricks on how to write for audio
• The power of podcast guesting

Links worth exploring from the episode:

• Free Downloads https://nonfictionbrand.com/gift 
• PodMatch http://podmatch.com 
• How Your Personal Brand Creates Success for Your Podcast - Ep. 43 https://www.organizedsound.ca/how-your-personal-brand-creates-success-for-your-podcast-episode-43/ 

Engage with DP:

• https://dpknudten.com/ 
• https://www.instagram.com/dpknudten/ 
• https://www.facebook.com/dpknudten 
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpknudten/ 

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 brand is a feeling and so is your podcast. Brands tell a story and when you tell that story with your own voice, it creates a strong emotional connection to your listener. That's what your podcast is doing for you. Through your voice, they get to know you as a person versus reading up on what it is that you do. 

In this episode, learn how to convey those emotions and showcase your authority and talent by building your personal brand.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Artio Design Co https://www.artiodesignco.com/ 
• Emily Johnston https://www.instagram.com/artiodesignco/

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

Like computer software, your brain is programmed to keep you safe, but sometimes it's doing its job all too well. One area of that is judgement. When we receive judgement, especially when we use our voice, we have this fear of judgement from ourselves and especially from others. What will they think of me? Will I be perceived as smart and knowledgeable versus weak and not knowing what I'm talking about? 

Maggie Perotin is a business and leadership coach who recently launched her podcast and touches on this very thing. She reveals how she's reconnected with her voice without changing the way she speaks and has continued to showcase who she is behind the mic on her podcast.

We also discover:

• How Maggie uses her voice fully and embraces her accent.
• Her entire workflow from idea to recording a podcast episode.
• The mindset blocks she had to overcome along the way.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Embrace Your Accent - Ep. 41 https://www.organizedsound.ca/embrace-your-accent-episode-41/ 

Engage with Maggie:

• https://stairwaytoleadership.com/ 
• https://www.facebook.com/maggie.perotin 
• https://twitter.com/stairway_2 
• https://www.instagram.com/maggie.perotin.s2l/ 
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-perotin-business-and-leadership-coach/ 
• https://stairwaytoleadership.com/diamond-effect-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

There is nothing wrong with having an accent because everyone has an accent based on where you were born, where you grew up, and where you live. It's associated with where you're from. So why are we trying to erase who we are or assimilate into the same accent? 

Be you on your podcast and empower yourself to know that you can alter certain sounds or syllables based on your muscles, your tongue, your lips, and how you say something because we're not going to erase who you are. 

Come along this ride with me so your listeners can get to know you first, instead of trying to assimilate with the crowd.

Connect with Mary!

Find more secrets and the full transcript of this episode at http://www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/

Send feedback with a voicemail message at https://www.speakpipe.com/visiblevoice or email Mary with your thoughts at [email protected]

Keep in touch on Instagram at @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/

To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at https://www.organizedsound.ca.

When it comes to finding the right guest to be on your show, you have to do the legwork of research to see how they fit into your podcast sphere. Who is this person? What do they have to say? And what is their experience and knowledge that they're going to bring to the table for your listener? 

Today's episode is going to highlight some really important aspects of how finding “good” guests is integral to your show. Joining me today is the host of Podcasting Made Simple and the founder of podmatch.com, Alex Sanfilippo. He shares some clever insights from his journey in podcasting as a host and professionally as well in the podcasting space.

Tune in to hear about:

• How to evaluate your audience and hone in on your ideal listener.
• The importance of having a strong “why” before starting your podcast.
• Alex’s exact pitching process landing him A-list authors to be guests on his podcast.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• NetGalley https://www.netgalley.com/ 
• Pod Match https://podmatch.com/ 
• PodcastSOP https://podcastsop.com/ 
• Pod Pros https://podpros.com/ 
• The Mom Test by Rob Fitzpatrick https://bookshop.org/books/the-mom-test-how-to-talk-to-customers-learn-if-your-business-is-a-good-idea-when-everyone-is-lying-to-you/9781492180746
• The Practice by Seth Godin https://bookshop.org/books/the-practice-shipping-creative-work/9780593328972
• How to Be a Podcast Guest - EP 39 https://www.organizedsound.ca/how-to-be-a-podcast-guest-episode-39/

Engage with Alex:

• https://www.instagram.com/ajsanfilippo/
• https://www.instagram.com/podpros_com/ 
• https://www.facebook.com/PodcastingPros 
• Check out his podcast "Podcasting Made Simple" https://podcasting.buzzsprout.com/

Connect with Mary!

Find more secrets and the full transcript at http://www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/

Send feedback with a voicemail message at https://www.speakpipe.com/visiblevoice or email Mary with your thoughts at [email protected]

Keep in touch on Instagram at @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/

To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at https://www.organizedsound.ca.

Podcasting can get overwhelming and feel like another full-time job, but in order for you to leverage the podcasting platform, you don't have to have your own show. Instead, be a guest. It's a great way to figure out if having your own show is really for you. So, here’s how you can leverage the podcasting space without hosting your own.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• Episode 38 - How Human Connection Is Nurtured Through Your Voice and Podcasting with Megan Hamilton https://www.organizedsound.ca/how-human-connection-is-nurtured-through-your-voice-and-podcasting-with-megan-hamilton-episode-38/
• Dorinda Wong’s, Let’s Have This Conversation https://lets-have-this-conversation.simplecast.com/episodes/mary-chan
• Third-party services I recommend are
  • https://podmatch.com
  • https://podcastguests.com
  • https://www.thepodcastcollaborative.com
  • https://features.podchaser.com/connect
  • https://www.podchaser.com
  • https://podcastally.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

The work of showing up and having a voice can sometimes be draining or overwhelming. There’s the anxiety of wondering if we are going to say the right thing or that we don't want to step on other people's toes.

Joining me today is Megan Hamilton. She’s a speaking, visibility, and confidence coach for women and non-binary people. Megan brings up a lot of useful tips for you to use before you’re ready to speak up.

We also discuss:

• How to overcome the fear of judgement when doing a presentation or being a guest on a podcast
• Using shadow work to tune into your intuition and uncover the root problems
• Becoming an ally in a world where we want more diversity and more inclusion.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Allies: Real Talk About Showing Up, Screwing Up, And Trying Again https://bookshop.org/books/allies-real-talk-about-showing-up-screwing-up-and-trying-again-9780744066654/9780744039917
• Megan’s Controlled Breathing tool for your phone https://www.ubuskills.com/tools
• Check out Megan’s FREE public speaking guide https://mailchi.mp/ubuskills/freeguide

Engage with Megan:

• https://www.ubuskills.com
• https://instagram.com/ubuskills
• https://twitter.com/ubukills
• https://facebook.com/ubuskills
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganhamiltonmusic/

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