Reflecting on One Year of Podcasting: Our Podcast Journey and Lessons Learned
We can hardly believe it, but we’re celebrating a significant milestone today – our podcast’s one-year anniversary! It’s been an incredible journey filled with brave stories, inspiring entrepreneur interviews, lots of laughter, and hopefully, some valuable insights and fun for all who’ve been tuning in each week.
As we take this moment to look back on the past year, we can’t help but feel grateful for the amazing community that has grown around our podcast. Whether you’ve been with us since day one or you’re just joining us for the first time, your support has meant the world to us.
During this episode, we want to give you a behind-the-scenes peek into our podcasting adventure. We’ll be sharing some of our favorite moments, reflecting on the challenges we’ve faced, and discussing how our show has evolved over the past year.
One of the things that has brought us immense joy is the opportunity to create free resources for our audience. We’ve seen many of you download and engage with these resources, and it’s incredibly fulfilling to know that they’ve been helpful on your personal and professional journeys. For those of you who haven’t checked them out yet, we’ll be revisiting some of our top favorites, including our “Idea Igniter or Detailed Doer” quiz, designed to shed light on your work approach, and our Chat GPT ebook, an exploration of AI applications that can be both professional and personal game-changers.
Now, let’s talk about the podcast’s evolution. When we first started, we’ll admit we were a bit nervous about being unscripted. Julie, especially, was more comfortable with structured content, and we used to read from 15-page scripts – which means Melissa had to write all that content prior to each recording! But as the year went by, we’ve learned to embrace spontaneity and roll with the punches. Bloopers? We’ve embraced them wholeheartedly. Our now unscripted style has allowed us to be more authentic, and we’ve discovered that some of our best moments happen when we’re just being ourselves.
Speaking of being ourselves, our initial focus was solely on business-related topics. However, as the year unfolded, we realized that bravery extends beyond business ventures. It encompasses all aspects of life. So, we’ve pivoted, and our podcast now explores the courage it takes to pursue any dream or goal, whether personal or professional. We’ve discovered that our business and personal lives are intrinsically connected, and we’re excited to continue this journey of exploration.
Melissa, with her knack for generating ideas and conducting research, has been instrumental in shaping the podcast’s content. She’s also the one who tirelessly sends DMs to Mel Robbins, one of her dream guests. On the technical side of things, Julie is the wizard behind the scenes. She handles all the post-recording work, from editing to publishing. It’s a partnership that has truly blossomed over the past year.
For those of you who are considering starting your own podcast or pursuing a creative endeavor, we have some advice. Don’t let imposter syndrome hold you back. There is an audience out there waiting to hear your unique message. Just take that first step and see where it leads you. We’ve learned that starting imperfectly is better than never starting at all.
Throughout the year, we’ve had some fantastic moments. One of our favorites is the time we couldn’t stop laughing during a recording – it lasted a remarkable eight minutes and 14 seconds! Laughter is something that’s become a constant in our work, and it’s something we truly treasure. Additionally, we’ve had the privilege of meeting some of the incredible people we’ve interviewed in person, sharing cookies and coffee with them, which has been a highlight for us.
As we celebrate one year of brave stories and laughs, we want to thank you, our amazing audience, for your unwavering support. We’re thrilled about what the future holds and can’t wait to continue this journey with all of you. So stay tuned, because who knows, maybe our dream guests will join us, and we’ll have some exciting surprises in store for the next year!
Links
Idea Igniter or Detailed Doer Quiz
ChatGPT: Unlocking its Potential For Your Business + Everyday Life!
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