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You want to be a Working Actor but when it comes to building a sustainable career it takes more than just talent to get you there. If you're an Actor born outside of the U.S. and you want to increase your auditions and opportunities then you will need to master the American accent in order to book U.S, roles. The problem is most Actors struggle to maintain the accent in performance or think about the accent during their audition. Join your host, Katherine Beck (American Dialect Coach & Voice ...
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If you’re an expert who’s not seeing the conversions you want from your live or virtual events, chances are good it has nothing to do with your message and everything to do with the unconscious tones in your voice when you deliver it. Unlike other public speaking podcasts that only focus on helping you remove ‘ums’ and ‘ahs’ from your vocabulary to make you a more polished speaker, here you’ll learn to identify and fix what causes your audience to tune you out as your hone your ability to in ...
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Unlike other podcasts about podcasting that only cover the basics like tech and logistics, here you won't find the kind of podcasting tips you can get on Google. Because if high-quality audio, publishing valuable episodes every week, and "staying consistent" was the secret to a profitable top podcast, then that would mean everyone who spent over $100 on a mic and gives their best stuff away for free in every episode would be ranking in the Top 100 every week — and we both know that's not the ...
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Christine Chessman & Ela Law

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Encouraging women to find what FEELS good in terms of food, movement and their bodies. Let's stick two fingers up to diet culture, take up space and change the conversation in this industry. In each episode, Christine and Ela discuss their thoughts on diet and fitness fads, speak with fabulous guests about their experiences with finding peace with food and movement, and interview experts so that they can share their insights and knowledge with you. The hope is that together we can change the ...
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Have a question about launching or growing your podcast? Shoot me a text! Liked this episode? Share it and tag @thecourtneyelmer Love the show? Leave a review Ready to become a Top 100 podcast host? Book a free strategy call NEW WORKSHOP: Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast Connect with Court: Instagram | Linked In | Website…
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Have a question about launching or growing your podcast? Shoot me a text! Liked this episode? Share it and tag @thecourtneyelmer Love the show? Leave a review Ready to become a Top 100 podcast host? Book a free strategy call NEW WORKSHOP: Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast Connect with Court: Instagram | Linked In | Website…
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Send us a Text Message. This one is a spicy, ranty one ALL about the language we use around food and our bodies. We moralise the food we eat. We talk about feeling 'guilty' if we eat something 'bad'. Weight Watchers count certain foods as 'sins' and we identify ourselves as good if we've eaten in a certain way and 'bad' if we have dared to indulge …
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Ever set a podcast goal and feel like no matter what you do, you just can't hit it? You're putting out great content, lining up awesome guests, and promoting like crazy on social media, but the downloads just aren't moving in the right direction — and you’re not alone. Multiple time best-selling author of The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod, joins me in…
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Have a question about launching or growing your podcast? Shoot me a text! Liked this episode? Share it and tag @thecourtneyelmer Love the show? Leave a review Ready to become a Top 100 podcast host? Book a free strategy call NEW WORKSHOP: Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast Connect with Court: Instagram | Linked In | Website…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode went places neither of us was expecting! Tune in to find out why. This week we are chatting with Kanoa Greene, celebrated by Good Morning America and CNN! Kanoa is proof that athleticism and adventure come in ALL shapes and sizes. She is an internationally renowned fitness trainer and outdoor adventurer, and is …
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Have you ever shared a podcast episode you're really excited about, packed with content you’re confident your audience will love, only to be met with... radio silence? You check the stats: fewer than 100 downloads, a couple of likes on your social media posts, and zero "New Call Booked!" emails in your inbox. And the worst part? You’re left scratch…
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Content repurposing is a great way to extend the life of your podcast episodes — or, let's be honest, it can feel like a big waste of time. So if you've ever wondered why your repurposed podcast content isn't getting the engagement you hoped for, you're not alone. Luis Camejo from BizBros joins me in this episode to talk about the five biggest mist…
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Should you run paid podcast ads to grow your show? In this episode, we break down the ins and outs of podcast ads to help you decide if they're worth the investment. We'll cover the best types of podcast ads, the ones to avoid, and whether paid ads are right for you. Get the inside scoop on the most effective ad types, pros and cons of organic vs. …
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Want to get more of your listeners asking, “How can I work with you?!” If you’re nodding yes, then this episode is for you. We’re diving deep into listener psychology with three powerful language patterns that’ll help you communicate more effectively as a podcast host so you can drive more listener-to-lead conversions. (Master these and you'll have…
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Are you buried in podcasting tasks and tools that promise growth but only add to your workload? If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the constant push to do more with your podcast, this episode is for you. Alex Sanfilippo is back in the studio to share why doing more doesn’t always equal more podcast growth (and why in most cases it just leads to mor…
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It’s tempting to think that the more you can do to help your podcast grow, the faster you’ll see results — but the opposite is true. But when it comes to growing a podcast, it’s not about doing everything. It’s about focusing on a few strategies and executing them exceptionally well. In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch, reveals wh…
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Did you know that the first eight weeks of your podcast are crucial for platforms like Apple and Spotify to determine your show’s initial potential? …but what if you miss that window? No worries — you can hit the reset button by relaunching your podcast. (PSST: it’s a strategy that works *especially* well if your podcast has been gathering dust or …
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Send us a Text Message. This episode was inspired by an instagram post, which spoke about the messy middle between diet culture and aesthetic goals and whether you could pursue fat loss specifically, and NOT promote diet culture at the same time. This is certainly a nuanced issue. We live in a dieting culture which worships thinness above all else …
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Ever feel like you need to have the best audio, the best voice, the best everything to succeed in podcasting? In this episode, we’re challenging industry norms and showing you a new way to measure your podcast’s success. The industry relies heavily on metrics like downloads, reviews, and rankings to gauge success, but these can be misleading becaus…
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Have you ever felt like giving up on a dream, only to find a spark that reignites your passion? In this episode, we dive deep into the incredible comeback story of Australian Olympic gymnast Emma Nedov. Discover how she went from a 3 year retirement of the sport to claiming a spot on the Olympic team in just 8 months. If you have eve given up on a …
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In Australia she is known as the Beam Queen but she will go down in history to be known as the Comeback Queen as well. In this episode, we dive deep into the incredible comeback story of Australian Olympic gymnast Emma Nedov. Discover how she went from a 3 year retirement of the sport to claiming a spot on the Olympic team in just 8 months. If you …
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Have you poured hours into podcast guest appearances, only to see minimal impact on your podcast’s growth and zero inquiries from potential clients? In this episode, Seth Silvers, Founder of Story On Media and the strategic mind behind podcasts by industry giants like Alex Hormozi and Patrick Lencioni, reveals why your podcast guesting strategy isn…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode #2 of our 'YOUR Bodies' series, where we invite members of our community. Today we have Liana Stevens, or @mysugarcoatedlife Liana is a 45 year old mum of 2 from Nottingham, who started her journey towards neutrality and recovery from Binge Eating Disorder during the pandemic in 2020. She realised that the…
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Ever wish you could go behind the scenes with someone who oversees strategies for today's top podcasts like Alex Hormozi and Patrick Lencioni? Your wish is my command. Podcast expert Seth Silvers is here in the studio to teach you how to create a podcast that doesn't just capture attention, but dominates the conversation. We transparently discuss w…
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Are you getting the most out of working with your Dialect Coach? Whether you're preparing for an audition, working on set, or perfecting your American accent, these tips will set you up for success. Discover the top four strategies to booking more U.S. roles with the help of your Dialect Coach. Listen as I talk about: The importance of kindness in …
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Send us a Text Message. Wow this one was juicy. I have to say, Ela and I were both ON it for this episode😘 Ela had been finding in sessions that many of her clients were scared, not just of weight gain but of what digging deeper into their dieting history would involve. Leaving the perceived 'safety' and 'control' around dieting or 'watching our we…
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Ever wonder how a brand-new podcast can skyrocket to the top of the charts? There are two ways it can happen, and in this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of bestselling author and founder Jamie Kern Lima’s recent podcast launch to show you how. Find out the mechanisms at work that helped her claim the #1 spot in self-improvement, Top 20 o…
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If you have a podcast that’s not converting as many listeners to leads as you want, chances are it has nothing to do with the current size of your podcast audience and everything to do with the first impression you’re making on your listeners. Fellow podcaster Beth Schillaci joins me in this episode to break down the five key elements of your podca…
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Are niche podcasts growing faster than general ones? Are video podcasts here to stay? Why are podcast networks booming? How is the podcasting industry going to change over the next 3-5 years? And most importantly, will your podcast rise with the tide or will it sink? Get ready for a deep dive into the future of podcasting and learn what the latest …
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Send us a Text Message. This series is about YOU. YOUR body stories. YOUR relationship to food and movement, YOUR dieting and un-dieting history and how you feel in the body you're in. Ela and I wanted to understand more about the issues you are dealing with when it comes to body acceptance, intuitive eating and listening to your body. How can we n…
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Most podcast hosts think high-quality episodes are enough to attract new listeners. But they’re not. If you want to be the host of a top-ranked podcast, you need to know how to hook your listener *before* they hit play. Because having a bingeworthy podcast isn’t just about keeping listeners’ attention — it's about knowing how to grab it in the firs…
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In today's episode, Katherine Beck talks to English Actor, William Moseley as he shares how he mastered the American accent. William talks about his experience acting with an American accent on set in the U.S. film industry. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN: How William Moseley mastered the American accent What it's like to perform on…
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Ever find yourself staring at your podcast analytics dashboard, wondering what to do with all that data? Maybe you check once a month to see if your downloads are increasing. But what if you knew how to decode your listener data to pinpoint exactly what your listeners want and unearth your most bingeworthy episode topics? Whether you’ve been podcas…
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Spoiler alert… the real key to growing a podcast isn’t consistency. Think about it: if consistency were the key to long-term podcasting growth, then everyone who’s been releasing an episode every week for the past year or more would have a Top 100 podcast — and that’s not the case. So if you’re sick of hearing “consistency is key to podcasting succ…
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What does it REALLY take to master the American accent? Why do so many Actors struggle to perform with a flawless American accent without dropping out of the accent? I know exactly why and you will discover the answer in this episode. Listen as I talk about: The mistakes Actors make with mastering the American accent The myths so many Actors think …
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If your podcast hasn’t shown significant audience growth in the last three months despite giving your best stuff away for free in every episode, it might have nothing to do with your content and everything to do with what your listeners are hearing in your voice when you share it. Believe it or not, it’s not what you say ~but how you say it~ that’l…
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Send us a Text Message. Ela and I are beyond excited to bring you this week's guest, the OG of Intuitive Eating herself, Evelyn. If you are new here or have never heard of Intuitive Eating and don't know what the fuss is all about, this is the episode for you. I had the joy of interviewing Elyse Resch, the co-creator of Intuitive Eating a few month…
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Most experts who preach about podcast growth won’t tell you this: but if you’ve been podcasting for six months or more and fewer than ten listeners have converted to clients, the first step isn’t “grow your audience”... The first step is to look at why the listeners you have aren’t converting to begin with. In this episode, I’m breaking down three …
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Would you like to get more U.S. audtions this year? Discover the three essential steps to land more US auditions and take your acting career to the next level. In this episode, I'll guide you through 3 simple steps required to get more U.S. auditions. Listen as I talk about: The importance of mastering the All American accent and how it differs fro…
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How many times have you sat down to plan an episode, only to stare at the cursor blinking on the screen for an hour because you're fresh out of new episode ideas? If you're an expert host who’s starting to run out of things to talk about on your podcast, this episode is for you. I’ll let you in on a secret that today’s top podcasters don’t want you…
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Ever wondered how to improve your Listen Notes ranking? In this episode, I’m breaking down what Listen Notes is, how it works, and whether its rankings really matter for your podcast. You’ll also learn how Listen Notes rankings differ from Apple Podcasts rankings, and I’ll give you three practical steps you can take to better understand — and impro…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you heard the term 'Hot Girl Summer'? Yes, thank you diet culture for once again making a season all about women's bodies, and making us feel that we are somehow wrong and need to change!* In response to the surge in popularity of "weight loss" drugs such as Ozempic, some influencers have taken it upon themselves to let…
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Do you really need a U.S. show reel? And if so, when is the right time to create a U.S. show reel? In today's episode, I am revealing if a U.S. show reel is right for you and the steps to take to create a show reel that helps you get auditions and book roles. Listen as I talk about: The importance of having a US show reel for American auditions How…
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Send us a Text Message. This week I am bringing you a podcast that I was a guest on, as it's topical, hard hitting and I think you'll get a lot out of it, especially if you're struggling with body acceptance as the weather gets warmer and diet culture gets noisier. I'll let Kim take it away: "In the first episode of the "Not a Before Body" podcast,…
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You’d never spend a year or more writing a book, only to tell no one, hit “publish” on Amazon, and hope it becomes a bestseller, would you? Of course not. Yet this is how most people start their podcasts… and why they’re shocked when their show only brings in less than 100 downloads an episode. That’s why I invited mindset expert and podcast host K…
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Do you struggle with speaking authentically in front of an audience? Truth be told, most people do. It doesn't matter if you are an introvert or an extrovert. It doesn't matter if you have spoken if front of audiences several times. There's a big misconception about what it means to be authentic and what is sounds like when you are speaking authent…
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Tired of asking for reviews in every episode and hearing nothing but crickets? I mean, it’s obvious from your analytics dashboard that people are listening to your show. People even tell you “omg I love your podcast” or “that episode was exactly what I needed to hear!” But STILL they won’t take 30 seconds and leave a review. #rude That’s because th…
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Have you ever stopped to think WHY you're not booking U.S. roles? Well, there's a few key reasons why and I'm about to break those reasons down for you in this episode. Your American accent skills could be the reason but it could also be another reason that has nothing to do with your accent. Listen as I share: 3 key reasons why you're not booking …
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You know when you listen to a podcast episode and you’re like, “This is creepy. It’s like they made this just for me. How did they know I needed this?! Are they in my brain?! Woah. HOW DID THEY KNOW?!" (Well. It’s me, hi. I’m doing it again). Look, no one (and I mean absolutely no one) starts a podcast and says, "I want to put all this effort in an…
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If you want a podcast that thousands of people listen to, you first have to know how to get people to care about what you have to say. The problem? Most podcast hosts think “valuable content” is the key to growing an engaged podcast audience. So they teach as much as they can in every episode because they believe more information means more value. …
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Ever take a break from practicing your American accent? Does your accent get a bit rusty? Maybe it's time for an accent refresh. Taking a break from your American accent is fine but it's what you do once you go back to practicing that counts. Listen as I share: Why you're American accent is rusty after time off from practicing What to do to refresh…
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"Do I really need to hire a podcast editor? Or can I get by with one of those AI podcast editing tools and call it a day?" This is a question I get asked all the time by people who value their time, and there's no shortage of opinions on this topic. But if you’re a coach, consultant, or online business owner and your numero uno goal with your podca…
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