The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice
Mary Chan, Organized Sound Productions, Made in Canada
How do you, as a podcaster, make an emotional connection with your listeners to create a place where they feel like they belong?
This podcast about podcasting for underrepresented podcasters doing good in the world, who want to build a community of belonging. You'll discover what it takes to be a powerful podcaster and support your listeners to feel like they belong. Go on your podcasting journey to reclaim and redefine what a successful podcast means to you, by thriving on your own terms, with Mary Chan as your host.
As a Voice-Over Artist and former radio producer for almost 20 years, she'll share with you what she's learned from creating, recording, and editing, hundreds of thousands of voices; from newbie clients who had to read their very first script to seasoned professionals voicing the very same commercials you hear on the radio and TV. They all have one thing in common with you – they made an emotional connection to a listener, not by the words they use, but by how they use their voice.
Now as a Podcast Strategist and founder of Organized Sound Productions, you'll gain the insights to keep you podcasting and have fun while you're at it! How do you want your listener to feel?
Learn all the secrets at http://www.visiblevoicepodcast.com and to work with Mary, check out https://www.organizedsound.ca.
This podcast about podcasting for underrepresented podcasters doing good in the world, who want to build a community of belonging. You'll discover what it takes to be a powerful podcaster and support your listeners to feel like they belong. Go on your podcasting journey to reclaim and redefine what a successful podcast means to you, by thriving on your own terms, with Mary Chan as your host.
As a Voice-Over Artist and former radio producer for almost 20 years, she'll share with you what she's learned from creating, recording, and editing, hundreds of thousands of voices; from newbie clients who had to read their very first script to seasoned professionals voicing the very same commercials you hear on the radio and TV. They all have one thing in common with you – they made an emotional connection to a listener, not by the words they use, but by how they use their voice.
Now as a Podcast Strategist and founder of Organized Sound Productions, you'll gain the insights to keep you podcasting and have fun while you're at it! How do you want your listener to feel?
Learn all the secrets at http://www.visiblevoicepodcast.com and to work with Mary, check out https://www.organizedsound.ca.
Episodes
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Nov 9, 2020 • 9min
Identifying Your Audience for Podcast Growth - Episode 15
Identifying your audience one of the key foundations for your podcast. Whether you already have a show or you're launching a new one, you need to know who is your audience. You may have taken some free podcasting courses or did some Googling and many people say you need to shape your ideas and find your ideal listener. True, I am no different. But what does that really mean? Why does finding your audience matter to your podcast? Without knowing who you are talking to, you also may not find your voice as easily. Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode15 Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.
Oct 26, 2020 • 11min
Discover Your True Voice By Uncovering Your Past - Episode 14
Think about your voice. Why do you sound the way you do? Why do you speak the way you do? The words you choose, the pitches you make, although comes naturally to you now, it all had to start somewhere. As kids, we emulate the adults around us, the community that we live in, and the culture that is ingrained in our bones. Media plays a big role too. The voice you currently have probably isn't your true voice. Or it's not your true voice when you get behind the mic. The sounds you make are for others to hear, so why not make it as true to you as possible? In today's episode, listen to how your past experiences impact your voice. Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode14 Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.
Oct 19, 2020 • 9min
Permission To Be Yourself Behind the Mic - Episode 13
Being a Podcaster can be really exciting. The fun part is always the recording. You've got your gear set up and you're ready to hit that record button. But then you get behind the mic and bam, you freeze or stumble over your words and start thinking what if they don't get what I'm trying to say? What if I sound weird and not like myself? I've seen it countless times before in radio. But as Podcasters, you might not be reading a 30-second commercial, however, being behind the mic for podcasting is very much the same. You want to convey a certain emotion to connect with your listener. To make them take action. To make them care about what you have to say. How are you relating to your audience with your voice? Find out in today's episode. Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode13 Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.
Oct 5, 2020 • 11min
How to Podcast When You're Sick - Episode 12
It's cold and flu season, on top of COVID, so what are we to do as Podcasters? This time of year Podcasters ask, what can do they to improve their voice while sick? Should we take cough drops or drink lemon with tea or fancy throat calming teas on the market? Sure, sure you can! But none of those things are going to make your voice any better or even cure you of the common cold. In today's episode, you'll learn why eating or drinking certain foods will not get you back behind the mic any quicker and how an easy technique to clear that gunk out of your throat will be better for your voice in the long run. Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode12 Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.
Sep 28, 2020 • 14min
Recording Podcast Interviews on Zoom and CleanFeed - Episode 11
With today's need to still see each other virtually and the rise in use of video, today's episode features a question about whether we can get good audio quality and record a video at the same time for our podcasts. Although traditional podcasts are audio-only, listen to today's episode to also find out about video recording options for podcasters. This question comes from Ya-Ling Liou, host of the podcast "Conversations About Everyday Pain". Links mentioned in today's episode: https://cleanfeed.net/ https://zoom.us/ https://squadcast.fm/ https://zencastr.com/ https://www.bluejeans.com/ Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode11 Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.
Sep 21, 2020 • 11min
Honour Yourself Because September is the New January - Episode 10
We all know January is a time to review, renew, and shift ideas. Setting new goals and planning out what the next 12 months would look like. Or maybe you're one of those people who loves to create new year resolutions. But resolutions are for January, right? Or can we do them now? September has all those same qualities! I would dare say even more so than the arbitrary calendar date of January 1st. This is the time of year for a return to our routines, even though this September, as 2020 is no ordinary September, we can still get some routine in our lives. So what does podcasting success look like to you by the end of 2020? In this episode, let's dive into why September is the new January for your podcast. Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode10 Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.
Sep 14, 2020 • 10min
Starting A Perfectly Imperfect Podcast - Episode 9
Podcasting is about the journey and the practice of doing through imperfection. One of the reasons why podcasters don't start their own show is because they don't think it's good enough. But, the mistakes we make as podcasters means a lesson we'll learn for our next episode. We all publish imperfect episodes because no one is perfect. If we wanted to publish perfect episodes, there wouldn't be very many podcasts to listen to at all. I'd even dare to say none. Speak your truth and do it confidently by not needing to be perfect. Learn more about creating a perfectly imperfect podcast in this episode! Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode9 Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.
Sep 7, 2020 • 12min
How Wearing Masks Affects Your Vocal Health - Episode 8
In these challenging times, unprecedented event, whatever you want to call it, it's not very common to go out and meet people anymore during the pandemic. So when we do, there are rules to abide by, protocols we should follow, and generally, for my own peace of mind and safety, we are all wearing masks. However, when you wear a mask, that changes your voice. It shifts how you speak. In today's episode, I'll show you what it sounds like to wear a mask, how it changes your voice, and what we need to do as Podcasters for our vocal health. Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode8 Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.
Aug 31, 2020 • 11min
3 Secrets About Podcasting That No One Tells You at the Start - Episode 7
Starting a podcast is relatively easy, compared to other forms of traditional media. People compare podcasting to radio or TV, but imagine if you tried to get your own radio show or TV show?!?! How do you even start? Podcasting has a much lower barrier to entry and the industry is still so young that we're not even close to hitting that proverbial bubble. It's not going to pop anytime soon. However, there are a few things that no one talks about when you decide to dive deep into creating your own podcast. In today's episode, I'll share three secrets about podcasting that no one tells you from the start. Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode7 Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.
Aug 24, 2020 • 9min
Your Story Cultivates Your Authenticity - Episode 6
The Merriam-Webster online dictionary states that authentic means to be true to one's own personality, spirit, or character; is sincere and authentic with no pretensions. It's that authenticity that ties your listener's emotions to you. Finding your voice means sharing your story. Stories are who we are. Sharing your story means you are serving others. Your listeners may have had similar experiences and that forms an instant bond. Learn more about what it means to be authentic with your voice with this episode! Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode6 Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast
