Fey Returns!!! Reflecting on 2023 and Looking ahead to 2024...
Jan 17, 2024
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Reflecting on a challenging 2023, co-host Fey returns after battling cancer to share her journey. The hosts express gratitude, reflect on their podcast's growth, and discuss plans for 2024. They introduce new features such as a mailbag and seek listener involvement. Preparations for the next season are underway, including seeking sponsors and feedback from their audience.
The hosts express gratitude for the growth of the ESL Talk podcast in 2023 and the positive community it has built, with 10,000 monthly downloads and high rankings in language learning podcasts.
One of the hosts shares their personal journey of battling breast cancer, emphasizing the importance of focusing on what truly matters and making choices that align with personal values and priorities.
Deep dives
Growing the ESL Talk Community
The hosts express their gratitude for the support and growth of the ESL Talk podcast in 2023. They share that the podcast reached a peak of 10,000 monthly downloads and ranked highly in language learning podcasts in the US and Canada. They express appreciation for the engagement from listeners and followers on Instagram, which has created a positive and encouraging community. The hosts also discuss the plan to continue producing a variety of topics in future episodes and encourage more participation from listeners through questions and input.
Personal Journeys and Changing Perspectives
The hosts discuss the personal challenges they have faced in the past year. One of the hosts shares about their experience battling breast cancer and the treatment journey they underwent. They express gratitude for the support they received from the podcast community during their difficult times. Both hosts reflect on the changes and shifts in their perspectives as a result of their personal journeys. They discuss the importance of focusing on what truly matters to them and making choices that align with their values and priorities.
Reevaluating Career Paths
The hosts share their reflections on their teaching careers and the changes they want to make moving forward. One host discusses the exhaustion of marketing themselves on social media and the pressure to constantly create content and find new students. They express a desire to focus more on their family and personal life, stepping away from online teaching and social media marketing. The other host expresses a similar sentiment, acknowledging the importance of teaching but wanting to explore other avenues of impact, particularly in working with teachers and sharing their knowledge and experiences.
Engaging with Listeners and Future Plans
The hosts emphasize their desire to engage more with the podcast audience and encourage listeners to submit questions and topics they'd like to hear discussed in future episodes. They announce a new mailbag section where they will answer listener questions and provide advice. The hosts also mention plans to run an ESL Talk teacher conference in the future and invite interested sponsors to reach out. They express their excitement for the upcoming season and thank the listeners for their support and participation in making the podcast a success.
Join ESL Talk to reflect on a challenging and unique 2023 and our goals and aims for 2024! Co-host Fey returns to the podcast following her successful battle with cancer to share how her journey shaped her in terms of her personal and professional life. We also share our reflections from 2023, and personal goals for 2024.
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