I started a podcast 3 years ago and I am still loving the journey. Let’s go back to the why of the podcast, the things that I have learned, and three ways you can support the journey that doesn’t cost you a dollar. Podcasting is a learned platform. You don’t need the most expensive equipment to do it, but you need to have a sense of consistency to make it work. So, what have I learned in this journey?
Podcasts are not Oversaturated
Have you ever had someone talk you out of your dream? Whether it’s a blog, influencer, or a podcast there will always be at least one if not more who will you use the word oversaturation. This is the term that says that there are too many doing it and you should leave it to the professionals. I want to encourage you to take that word out of your vocabulary. There is room for all. Just because you know a lot of people who are doing it or have done it doesn’t mean that you can’t join them.
Do it for the right reasons. Anything that is done to prove a point will not have enough energy to live. However, if you want to inspire or encourage consider using your voice to do just that. Whenever someone that you know tells you that there isn’t enough room to do something mark them. What they are really telling you is that they don’t believe in what you are doing. They want to discourage you from making your mark. This will be a hard pill to swallow. When I started the blog, I always knew that I wanted to start a podcast or as I call it a Blogcast. Not everyone I reach will be reached by reading but I knew they could be reached via listening. I had no clue had to start so I delayed the start of it and put it off for years.
Pandemic Podcasts
Have you heard of pandemic podcasts? These are the podcasts that were started when we were all sitting at home trying to figure out life and what we wanted to do. Many like myself started their podcasts while under lockdown of the pandemic. Many of them are thriving like mine. I put out weekly episodes and have only had a few weeks where an episode wasn’t out. FYI, those are the season breaks and one time from vacation. Outside of that the consistency is there. Even if you started a podcast before the pandemic and now that life is open you have stopped-pick it back up. Giving up on things happen. If you want it to be a hobby treat it as such. If you want something to have the potential to be a business-work, it like one.
The why of Podcasting
Like I stated above, the reason for making a podcast was to reach more people who were going through mental health issues like myself. This means that although mental health looks differently from person to person, it was important to speak up for all. Do you know how many people suffer in secret? It is staggering numbers. Consider the fact that in the last few years it’s been socially acceptable to say you are dealing at least one form of mental health issues. Such wasn’t the case when I started blogging 8 years ago about my postpartum depression. Having people be able to listen to podcast while they fold clothes, workout, sitting at home, and more is key to getting the message that they aren’t alone. No one person has life figured out. That means on your worse day, things aren’t as bad as it seems.
How can you support the podcast?
Support the Show
I have over 1K friends on Facebook and over 1.2K friends on the blog page. If we had at least one from
each would listen, share, and write a review that helps me grow. I have been fortunate enough to have
an amazing database of supporters. Thank you for all you do. However, until I have reached millions
there is more to do. You can help by listening, sharing, and remember to write a review. Today is my
third year as a podcaster and 9 th year as a blogger. Good things come to those who are consistent! Thank
you for these amazing 3 years and cheers to many more.
