Thank You For Joining Me: Inside Indie Podcasting
Thank You for Joining Me is for the newbie and indie podcaster. It's about what happens before (and after) the episode and most importantly, what happens in between.
From the excitement of episode one to avoiding the podcrash after episode ten, we'll not only cover the nut-and-bolts of creating your podcast, but also the mindset that will keep you going!
Join in for episodes ranging from my personal podcast thoughts to sharing the space with podcast friends who will share their podcasting process, as well as insights of how to balance it outside of real life.
We'll also talk about the hurdles of sharing our voice, and how to keep the creative spark going. This is a space where we can talk about what's working - and what's not working - in our podcasty life, share insights, and stay inspired so we can all keep hitting PUBLISH!
Episodes
23 episodes
22. The Samson Q2U and What Makes a Mic "Good"
If you're looking for a solid mic to start with, or you just wanna try something new, check out the Samson Q2U. It's a solid mic with a lot of flexibility that will last you a long time (if you don't break it like I did).But the truth is...
21. An experiment: How I'm using Top Chef to Create Editing Guardrails
It's easy to over think during a podcast. Did that sound ok? Should I take this out? The problem with overthinking is that it can slow us down too much.To try to get back on track, I decided to create some guardrails...
20. Weekly Podcasting Sin Miedo (Without Fear) with Miriam Simon, host of Latina Mic Drop podcast
One of the hardest parts of indie podcasting is juggling the podcast schedule with work, life, and everything else - especially when you’re a team of one.On this episode, Miriam Simon ...
19. Creating Through Resistance and What We Can Learn From Bad Bunny
It's not easy to focus on creativity when the world is on fire. Yet it is so important to share our voice and our art. It's a form of healing, connection, and storytelling.If you're struggling to share your voice or looking for ideas for...
18. Year-End Podcast Review and Planning the Year Ahead
In this year-end review, I'm sharing quick, low-pressure questions to reflect on your podcast year.Let's review what worked, what didn't, what drained us, and what actually brought us joy- without judging downloads or comparing our journ...
17. BONUS: Your Mindset Is More Important Than Your Mic (Signature Series)
In this episode, I'm sharing the presentation I did for the Latinas In Podcasting 2024 Virtual Summit where I shared my signature conversation, Your Mindset Is More Important Than Your Mic.&...
16. Latinas in Podcasting 2025 Virtual Summit with Founder, Paulette Erato
This week, I'm joined by Paulette Erato, the founder of Latinas In Podcasting, to chat about this year's Virtual Summit.The Latinas In Podcasting Virtual Summit is a free 2-day event fea...
15. Change Your Podcast Music Anytime
Finding the "perfect" music can take forever and can hold up your process. Nine times out of ten, though, your podcast doesn't hinge on the music. So, find something that works for now, and keep the pod moving! This episode is a qui...
14. Authenticity and Sustainability in Podcasting with Lisa Kirkman (host, Big Gay Overalls and Authenticity in Action)
What’s your podcast why? In this episode, I sit down with podcaster, author, and authenticity coach Lisa Kirkman (
13. Should You Number Your Podcast Episodes?
Some podcasters use numbers in the titles of their podcast episodes, while others don't. Should you?There are a lot of factors involved, and many reasons to do it, as well as a few reasons not to. In this episode, I'll share a few reaso...
12. Creative Blocks and Unscheduled Breaks
If you're in a creative slump lately, you're not alone. I've spent the last seven months* of the year podcasting at the slowest pace ever. After chatting with some podcast friends, I realized they were also experiencing the same thing. T...
11. Podcasting with friends: Celebrating 10 years of podcasting with Julio Olivera (co-host, The Contrarians Podcast)
Today's episode* is a casual chat with my dear friend (and fellow podcaster and writer), Julio Olivera (co-host, of The Contrarians podcast).T...
10. Inside an episode: Sound Advice (From Someone Who Forgot to Use Their Mic)
Even after five years of podcasting, mistakes happen — like forgetting to select the right mic (noooooo!). In this behind-the-scenes episode, I share an embarrassing tech blunder, what I learned from it, and how I salvaged the audio.
9. Easy ways to show up on social media, with Molly Lee of Optimistic Soap
You don't have to show up on social media to have a podcast, but it's a great way to connect with listeners and engage in conversation. It can also be a lot of work. If you're hesitant to show up on social media or don't have the time, this epi...
8. Practical tips for batching episodes
I recently tried batching episodes for the first time. Overall, it was super helpful. When life got busy, I wasn't scrambling for content...until I was.In this episode, I share practical tips to keep in mind the next time you ba...
7. Start the podcast, flaws and all!
"Waiting for perfect is never as smart as making progress." - Seth GodinHitting PUBLISH is the hardest part of starting a podcast. In this episode, I share my biggest podcasting mistake and why sharing your voice, flaws and all, i...
6. Podcasting in your 50's: a chat with Jen Vertanen, host of Your Best Damn Life
It's never too late to start podcasting. Both myself and my guest, Jen Vertanen (Be. Dare. Create.Your Best Damn...
5. Minimal editing makes a big difference
With some minimal editing you can create a more enjoyable listening experience for the listener. Granted, there's a learning curve, but small efforts will make a big difference and they're worth learning. Don't let the word "editin...
4. Keeping up with the (podcast) Joneses
It's easy to get discouraged while creating your podcast. Sometimes we compare our pace to other folx (hello, social media!), and doubt starts to creep in. This episode is a reminder not to compare your podcast journey with anyone ...
3. Microphones: How it started/ how it's going
This episode is a look back at the microphones I've used in my podcast and my honest review of them. At the end of the day, the most important thing is to choose the microphone that works best for you, and not to forget that sharing you...
2. Three things no one tells you about podcasting
Podcasting is straightforward: record - edit - upload. But there are some bumps along the way that no one talks about. Being aware of them (especially at the beginning!) could prevent burnout and podfade. Let's talk about it.mentione...