The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice

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

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