The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice

Here we are, the end of 2021. This brings me to what I love doing at the end of the year. Resting. And you deserve a break, too! It's not just a time to rest and not think about your podcast, but a time to reflect and to celebrate. We need to celebrate our accomplishments, and the only way we can do that is really take the break. Rest, relax and look back on what we did, because sometimes it doesn't have to be big milestones. I'm talking about those areas you see as a success. Not what somebody else thinks, but what you think your success has been for your podcast. So what are you celebrating with your podcast from the past year? Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 10 https://www.organizedsound.ca/honour-yourself-because-september-is-the-new-january-episode-10/ Find more secrets and the full transcript at http://www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/ Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with the show on Instagram at @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/ To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at http://www.OrganizedSound.ca.

Storytelling is at the heart of podcasting. Whether you have an interview show creating a scripted podcast or even a solo episode of your own, it's all about being authentic, truthful, and to be confident in sharing your story through your voice. Even though, traditionally, podcasting is an audio-only platform, through our storytelling, we can still feel, smell, and visualize all through how we tell a story. One of the best things about podcasting is that we can paint a picture to create the theatre of our minds. Our sensories are heightened through our voice alone. Sophie Wadsworth joins me to discuss how we can nurture a culture of storytelling for podcasting. She brings a passion for helping leaders craft and deliver personal, mission-centred stories. She draws on her experience as a writer and executive leader to collaborate with you in creating unique presentations. We'll tackle what a story actually is, how storytelling builds on emotional connections and what the building blocks to storytelling are to crafting a unique story for podcasters. We'll also build on: How to improve your communication to nurture empathy and inclusivity. What you can do today to improve the way you communicate solo and with guests. The importance of being a good listener, how to provide value, and how to maintain a natural and conversational pace. Resources mentioned in this episode: Poems by Polish Poet, Szymborska https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/wisaawa-szymborska Engage with Sophie: https://www.sophiewadsworth.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-wadsworth-99368073/ https://twitter.com/Soph_Wadsworth Find more secrets and the full transcript at http://www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/ Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with the show on Instagram at @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/ To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at http://www.OrganizedSound.ca.

As a podcaster, we don't have much training on how to be a podcaster but we do have a whole lot of passion and motivation to create something to spread our message. However, I think all podcasters should have a good baseline on how to do a proper interview so you sound better and have less editing to do. In this episode, I'm exposing the top 4 bad and good interviewing habits I see among podcasters. Which have you been guilty of using? Find more secrets at http://www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/ Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with the show on Instagram at @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/ To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at http://www.OrganizedSound.ca.

A common theme I hear among Podcasters is that we chose podcasting as our medium because we don't have to deal with visuals or video. You can podcast in your pajamas, if you like. We love the virtual space and you don't even have to bother with your hair if you don't want to. That's actually one of my favourite things about it. But more and more, we hear that video is needed as well for anything to be successful. Today's guest, Suzanne Glover, joins me to explain why we need to embrace video and how we can leverage video alongside our podcasts. Suzanne is a professional actress, sales pro and internet marketer with a combined 35 years of experience in those areas. She gained recognition in the TV and film industry with award-winning work and has been in the top percentage of earners in the Screen Actors Guild. She teaches how to connect through the camera and sell successfully in the new virtual world that we're in as well as how to successfully integrate video into your very busy podcasting life. Hit play to hear about: How to become more comfortable on camera. Market sophistication - what it is and how to adapt yourself to the different mediums available. What podcasters should be doing to encapsulate video to their advantage. The biggest challenges that podcasters face today and how to overcome the struggles of camera anxiety. Resources mentioned in this episode: Book your Diagnostic Call with Suzanne https://suzanneglover.com/mary Her book "Be A Video Influencer: Reinvent Your Life & Business As A Midlife Movie Star!" https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B095MH8X46?pf_rd_r=C0NG6K2R56WX27HYZRQG&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pd_rd_r=31a2ea42-72d4-44aa-9b36-b3e6442984d7&pd_rd_w=Ovh78&pd_rd_wg=pBuKF&ref_=pd_gw_unk How to Sell on Video Program https://www.beavideoinfluencer.com/oto-4971619924065883 Engage with Suzanne: https://suzanneglover.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BecomePositive/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-glover Find more secrets at http://www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/ Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with the show on Instagram at @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/ To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at http://www.OrganizedSound.ca.

Most mics can be plug and play for podcasting, but you do need a user guide before you make that investment and to even know how to use it properly for optimal sound. In this episode, let's dive into some general ideas on mic techniques, which mics I would recommend and why, to ultimately have you sound optimal with the mic you're using! Resources mentioned in the episode: If you're in Canada, check out your local Long & McQuade store to find your podcast equipment! https://www.long-mcquade.com/ If you're in the U.S., you can buy your podcasting gear at your local Guitar Center or online at Sweetwater. https://www.guitarcenter.com/ https://www.sweetwater.com/ My Top 3 mic recommendations are: (1) Samson Q2U, (2) Shure MV7 (Shure SM7B is the big brother mic), (3) Shure SM58 https://www.long-mcquade.com/7987/Pro-Audio---Recording/Microphones/Samson/Q2U-Recording-and-Podcasting-Pack.htm https://www.long-mcquade.com/211304/Pro-Audio---Recording/Microphones/Shure/MV7-XLR-USB-Dynamic-Podcasting-Microphone---Black.htm https://www.long-mcquade.com/564/Pro-Audio---Recording/Microphones/Shure/SM7B-Large-Diaphragm-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone.htm https://www.long-mcquade.com/1093/Pro-Audio---Recording/Microphones/Shure/SM58-Unidirectional-Dynamic-Mic.htm Looking for an interface? Check out the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, Focusrite Scarlett Solo, or Zoom P4 Podtrak https://www.long-mcquade.com/146276/Pro-Audio---Recording/Audio-Interfaces/Focusrite/Scarlett-2i2-3rd-Generation-USB-2-0-Audio-Interface.htm https://www.long-mcquade.com/146292/Pro-Audio---Recording/Audio-Interfaces/Focusrite/Scarlett-Solo-3rd-Gen-USB-Audio-Interface.htm https://zoomcorp.com/en/ca/podcast-recorders/podcast-recorders/podtrak-p4/ Find more secrets at http://www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/ Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with the show on Instagram at @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/ To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at http://www.OrganizedSound.ca.

When you're podcasting, you're always learning. There's always something new to try or new conversations to be had. This learning is a journey of practice and how we don't have to take things so seriously, especially in podcasting when it's meant to be fun. This fun practice means we get to record many episodes, sometimes week in and week out. When you do something long enough, something is bound to go wrong! And even if something does go wrong, it's OK, it's part of the learning process and podcasting in general. We are all on a podcasting journey together. Get ready to go from your inner critic and transform that into your inner leader. I'm so happy to share with you my conversation with Amber Campion. Amber is a trauma-informed yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, & mindfulness-based life + leadership coach. For more than a decade, Amber's work in the field of emotional intelligence, personal leadership, and self-discovery has led her to create embodied trainings, workshops, retreats, masterminds, and online courses supporting wisdom seekers to bring their Full Self to the world. We talk about: Breathwork and how it impacts our creative work as Podcasters. Beating self-doubt when "we don't know what we don't know" where she provides tools of grounding to deal with self-doubt in podcasting. Tips on what you need to do before hitting that record button. Finally, we include a beautiful breathing exercise I think we should all do before we ever get behind our mics [28:37]. We also talk about the seven mind traps briefly in this episode, but if you'd like to go deeper on all seven mind traps that include yoga, breathwork and insight journaling, you can access Amber's 5-day embodiment experience called "Keep the Channel Open". Resources mentioned in the episode: Amber's 5-day embodiment experience "Keep the Channel Open" http://www.ambercampion.com/keepthechannelopen Likeability research for 55-38-7 rule https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Mehrabian Seven Mind Traps - the mindfulness-based stress reduction workbook https://bookshop.org/books/a-mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-workbook-second-edition-revised/9781684033553 Engage with Amber: http://www.ambercampion.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ambercampion/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ambercampion https://www.facebook.com/campionamber/ Connect with me! Find more secrets at http://www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/ Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with the show on Instagram at @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/ To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at http://www.OrganizedSound.ca.

Welcome back to the show! I'm so excited to be back after a nice, long summer break. Did you take a break as well on your podcast? I hope so. I hope you had time to reflect and really examine what you've been doing with your own podcast and making some tweaks along the way just like I was mentioning in the previous episode. It's time to continue on the theme of how to create a more visible voice for your show and to elevate your own voice to be confident in your show by creating that beautiful workflow of yours to go from episode to episode to episode. Creating success for whatever it is that you have for your goals of your podcast. Find more secrets at http://www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/ Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with the show on Instagram at @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/ To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at http://www.OrganizedSound.ca.

Sustainable and sustainability are big buzzwords these days, but what does that mean in terms of podcasting? Sustainable podcasting in my mind has to do with your capacity, making sure that your podcast doesn't create burnout for you. Let's take a look at where podcasting fits into your life. Find more secrets at http://www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/ Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with the show on Instagram at @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/ To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at http://www.OrganizedSound.ca.

Stories are so crucial in the podcasting space. You can be more engaging with your audience when you have a story to share because we all know and love stories; it's how our brain best processes information. So I'm so happy to bring on Tyler Foley, who shares his perspective, through his acting and film and TV world. He's been in that world since he was six years old and is an accomplished film and stage performer as well. He has appeared in productions including Freddy vs. Jason, Door to Door, Carrie, and the musical Ragtime. Tyler is passionate about helping others confidently, take the stage and impact their audience with their stories, and that's why I've brought him on today. He also is the author of the number one best-selling book, "the Power to Speak Naked". We're going to talk a bit about that which includes overcoming stage fright and learning the secrets to being a more engaging speaker. Because Sean comes from that visual media world of film, TV, and stage and I am from the radio world where there are no visuals involved, I wanted to dig into his brain a little bit to see what the difference is and how that visual world can help in the podcasting space as well. You are going to love his stories. He really walks the walk and shows you how stories can really connect you with your audience. So get ready to hear his stories because it is all about learning how to speak with confidence and communicate effectively using your power with your story. Resources mentioned in the episode: Heart Math https://www.heartmath.com/ Engage with Tyler: Free download of The Method - https://themethod.seantylerfoley.com/ The Method Will Reveal: 5 Insider Secrets Every Speaker Needs to Know How New Speakers Can Quickly Inspire Their Audience ​Discover How to Fill All Your Seats Every Time You Speak Why Visualizing Your Audience Naked Never Helps to Let Go of Stage Fright How to Speak With Confidence, Communicate Effectively & Win Your Audience Get Tyler's book "the Power to Speak Naked" - https://bookshop.org/books/the-power-to-speak-naked-how-to-speak-with-confidence-communicate-effectively-win-your-audience/9781513648958 Connect with me! Leave me a voicemail through the "Send Voicemail" purple button on my website http://www.visiblevoicepodcast.com Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with Mary on Instagram at @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/

What exactly are show notes and how are they used for your podcast? Although there are many different ways to create show notes and there isn't a "standard" or a one-size-fits-all for all podcasts, I like to think show notes are part of the listener experience. Take a listen to why it's essentially part of the customer service experience! Find more secrets at http://www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/ Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with the show on Instagram at @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/ To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at http://www.OrganizedSound.ca.