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Your Podcast Will Suck at First (That’s Normal) | Heather Herington | Episode 15
Most new podcasters think they need the perfect setup, perfect strategy, or perfect first episode before they can finally start.
But the truth is…
Every creator starts messy.
In Episode 15 of Podcast About Podcasting, Gabe Leal sits down with Heather Herrington, host of Hot Mess Espresso, for an honest conversation about what it really feels like to build a podcast in public.
This episode explores:
* Why most new podcasters struggle with perfectionism
* How to overcome the fear of publishing
* the emotional side of podcasting
* creator burnout and overwhelm
* sustainable podcast growth
* Why authenticity matters more than sounding polished
* learning to fail forward as a content creator
* how small creators can stay consistent long enough to improve
Heather shares her experience growing Hot Mess Espresso, what she’s learned after publishing over 100 episodes, and why creators need to stop waiting until they feel “ready.”
If you’re:
* starting a podcast
* building a YouTube channel
* creating content online
* struggling with consistency
* or afraid your content isn’t good enough yet…
this episode is for you.
Because every successful creator started as a beginner.
⸻
Follow Heather Herington & Hot Mess Espresso:
Instagram:
@hotmess.espresso
@heather.herington
Listen to Hot Mess Espresso on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
Business & guest inquiries:
[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
⸻
Subscribe to Podcast About Podcasting with Gabe Leal for real conversations about:
* podcast growth
* creator psychology
* content strategy
* audience building
* creator business
* YouTube growth
* podcast discoverability
* and building a brand people actually care about.
#Podcasting #PodcastGrowth #ContentCreation #CreatorEconomy #PersonalBranding #YouTubeGrowth
Have a Question? Leave us a text or voicemail. We would love to hear from you.
Support the show
THE PODCAST ABOUT PODCASTING
A weekly interview show answering the only question that matters before you start — why should you do a podcast?
New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.
SUBSCRIBE
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-about-podcasting-with-gabe-leal/id1890063067
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mFSFuT6n3R26Xm28h9Qbd?si=92a9db77895f4521
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastAboutPodcastingwithGabe
FOLLOW THE SHOW
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heygabewhatsup/
Substack: https://substack.com/@heygabewhatsup
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By Gabe LealYour Podcast Will Suck at First (That’s Normal) | Heather Herington | Episode 15
Most new podcasters think they need the perfect setup, perfect strategy, or perfect first episode before they can finally start.
But the truth is…
Every creator starts messy.
In Episode 15 of Podcast About Podcasting, Gabe Leal sits down with Heather Herrington, host of Hot Mess Espresso, for an honest conversation about what it really feels like to build a podcast in public.
This episode explores:
* Why most new podcasters struggle with perfectionism
* How to overcome the fear of publishing
* the emotional side of podcasting
* creator burnout and overwhelm
* sustainable podcast growth
* Why authenticity matters more than sounding polished
* learning to fail forward as a content creator
* how small creators can stay consistent long enough to improve
Heather shares her experience growing Hot Mess Espresso, what she’s learned after publishing over 100 episodes, and why creators need to stop waiting until they feel “ready.”
If you’re:
* starting a podcast
* building a YouTube channel
* creating content online
* struggling with consistency
* or afraid your content isn’t good enough yet…
this episode is for you.
Because every successful creator started as a beginner.
⸻
Follow Heather Herington & Hot Mess Espresso:
Instagram:
@hotmess.espresso
@heather.herington
Listen to Hot Mess Espresso on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
Business & guest inquiries:
[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
⸻
Subscribe to Podcast About Podcasting with Gabe Leal for real conversations about:
* podcast growth
* creator psychology
* content strategy
* audience building
* creator business
* YouTube growth
* podcast discoverability
* and building a brand people actually care about.
#Podcasting #PodcastGrowth #ContentCreation #CreatorEconomy #PersonalBranding #YouTubeGrowth
Have a Question? Leave us a text or voicemail. We would love to hear from you.
Support the show
THE PODCAST ABOUT PODCASTING
A weekly interview show answering the only question that matters before you start — why should you do a podcast?
New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.
SUBSCRIBE
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-about-podcasting-with-gabe-leal/id1890063067
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mFSFuT6n3R26Xm28h9Qbd?si=92a9db77895f4521
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastAboutPodcastingwithGabe
FOLLOW THE SHOW
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygabewhatsup/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heygabewhatsup/
Substack: https://substack.com/@heygabewhatsup
SEND GABE A MESSAGE
[email protected]
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If this episode hit — share it with one person who keeps almost starting. That's who this show is for.