In this episode of the podcast, host Katy Simpson tackles the common fear and anxiety that many people have about starting their own podcast. With a warm and encouraging tone, she aims to empower listeners to overcome their fears and take the leap into podcasting. Katy begins by acknowledging that fear of starting a podcast is a common struggle. She dives into the reasons behind this fear, including negative perceptions of one's own voice, lack of confidence in subject matter expertise, and the nerves that come with performing. By addressing these issues head-on, Katy hopes to provide guidance ..read more

This shortie episode provides tips for creating videos and podcasts for those struggling with PTSD. It was recorded outside in a beautiful bluebell woodland in England.  The sound quality is not the best but I wanted you to be able to hear the relaxing birdsong in the background.  It has also been edited to keep it short and precise for those with PTSD who may struggle to stay focussed for longer periods. Tip 1 is to practice a lot in a comfortable and supportive environment to feel comfortable on camera. Tip 2 is to have an encouraging friend to interview to feel less pressure if yo ..read more

In this episode, we dive into five essential hacks for busy female entrepreneurs to effectively manage their podcasts. Katy shares her personal experiences and insights on how to maximize productivity while scaling your business through podcasting. The first hack discussed is batching, a technique that involves recording, editing, and publishing content in batches. By dedicating 1-2 days per month to record multiple episodes, you can ensure that you have a backlog of episodes ready to go weeks in advance. Alternatively, if time permits, you can complete each step (record, edit, publish) for on ..read more

In this episode of the podcast, host Katy shares five easy ways for busy female entrepreneurs to monetize their podcasts. The first method she discusses is sponsorships and advertising. Katy explains that podcasters don't need a huge number of listeners to attract brand sponsorships. She advises reading sponsorship ads in an engaging way to captivate the audience. Sponsorship prices are typically based on listener numbers, and there are websites that connect companies with podcasters in similar niches, showing estimated earnings per listener. The second method Katy mentions is affiliate market ..read more

In this episode of the podcast, Katy dives into the topic of how often podcasters should release new episodes in order to build and engage their audience effectively. She starts off by emphasizing the importance of consistency and recommends starting with a weekly or bi-weekly schedule. By sticking to a routine, podcasters can establish a loyal listener base and avoid burnout, especially in the initial 10 episodes. However, Katy also stresses that quality should always be prioritized over quantity. It is crucial for podcasters to take their time and produce high-quality, polished episodes that ..read more

Ready to launch your own podcast but not sure where to start? Let me to help you kickstart your podcasting journey! 1. Choosing the Right Microphone I advise against relying solely on your smartphone or laptop's built-in mic. While it's better than nothing, the audio quality may not meet your expectations. For a higher quality option, I recommend the Samsung Q2U microphone. It's affordable and offers clearer audio than a phone mic. Plus, it comes bundled with a free pop filter or windshield to minimize unwanted noises.   2. Podcast Recording and Editing Software To start reco ..read more

There are loads of ways live video podcasting can be great for your business, here are 5 of them that I discuss in this bite-sized shortie episode. Video podcasting is going to continue to rise reaching over 100 million listeners this year. Can you believe that? It provides you with visibility and a very strong personal brand. People listening can multitask and this makes it great for attracting high ticket clients, who are very busy people. It’s easy to repurpose your content all over the place, particularly if you start with a live video. It stops procrastination and it gets you ..read more

In this episode of the podcast, Katy dives into the crucial considerations that go into choosing the perfect topic for your own podcast. She breaks it down into five key points that will not only captivate your audience but also ensure that you stay motivated and committed in the long run. First and foremost, she emphasizes the importance of selecting a topic that truly ignites your passion and keeps you genuinely interested. By discussing something you love, your enthusiasm will shine through in your voice and facial expressions, captivating your listeners. This episode explores how your pass ..read more

People often ask me “how much time does it take to produce a podcast episode? Surely it takes absolute ages!” It really doesn't need to. I have never taken a long time to produce a podcast episode, unless there were major audio issues. Firstly, you need to think about some depending factors.  Do you want your audio or podcast live video podcast to be really slick with no umms or pauses or breath sounds? Do you want to add music? Do you want to add an intro and an outro? Do you want to add an advert or two? Do you want to get imporove the sound quality? How long is the sho ..read more

Today’s fab podcast convo was all about websites. Katrina Fouracre is a self-taught WordPress expert with 10 years of experience helping entrepreneurs build websites.  These are the questions she was asked, which are common questions amongst creators, live streamers and podcasters.  Her answers are insightful, so I hope they help you. 1) What is the best website platform?  Katrina believes that any platform can be good for SEO depending on the content and design, not the platform itself. WordPress is flexible and can grow with a business as it scales, unlike platforms like Wix ..read more