Are you feeling like your American Dream isn't quite panning out the way you had hoped? Feeling like you don't quite fit in or struggling with worry? I totally get it - believe me, I've been there too! The good news? I've spent the last 19 years learning and growing, and now I get to share that knowledge with others. I've got some tips and tricks that have truly made a positive impact in my life, and I'd love to empower you with those same tools. Listen to this podcast if you want to improve ...
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Podcasting Badass: Podcast Tips & Mindset Tricks For Success & Monetization
Sober Steve The Podcast Guy
Are you a podcasting badass? In order to have a successful monetized podcast, you need to have that confidence, strength, and fearlessness you’d expect from a badass. The best news is, you already have that badass inside of you, just begging to come out, and I am here to help with my new show, Podcasting Badass! Your host, Sober Steve The Podcast Guy, knows what it takes to have a successful and monetized podcast- he has done it for four years to the point it’s become his full time business, ...
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#17 Turning Audio Into a Podcast and Branding Your Business ft. Brianna
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Podcasting Badass, Sober Steve and guest Brianna from Hummingbody delve into the essentials of turning a business into a podcast. They break down the process of identifying your ideal listeners and choosing between an ongoing show or a limited series. Steve shares practical steps on converting your audio r…
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#16 Podcast Titles and Social Media Engagement Redefined ft. Cheryl
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Sober Steve chats with Cheryl from *Teen Minds Redefined* about key strategies for growing your podcast. They explore finding the perfect podcast name, engaging effectively on social media, and making meaningful connections with listeners. Cheryl shares the highs and lows of her podcasting journey, while Ste…
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5 Monetization Tips for Selling Podcast Ad Space (#15)
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Send us a Text Message. Maximizing Podcast Monetization: Five Mindset Tips for Selling Ad Space In this episode of 'Podcasting Badass,' host Sober Steve discusses effective strategies for monetizing your podcast through ad space sales. Drawing inspiration from working with a client on a geo-local podcast, Steve shares five essential mindset tips to…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Sober Steve the Podcast Guy shares three categories of common podcasting scams you will want to avoid on your way to becoming a podcasting badass! For more personalized advice, visit www.sobersteve.com to schedule a FREE Launch Brainstorm or Podcast Tune-Up session.…
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#13 Releasing Consistent Podcast Content ft. Ewelina
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Send us a Text Message. Steve welcomes Ewelina from Empowerment for Immigrants for a Tune-Up to review the foundations of creating a routine and using tools to help streamline your podcast for consistency, including topics such as... Ideal episode lengths for different formats Batching episodes in advance Communicating your release schedule with li…
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#12 Microphones and Self Titled Shows ft. Athra
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Send us a Text Message. In this Brainstorming episode, Athra and I discuss keyworks and podcast names and we brainstorm her future podcast about being a death doula! Together we go through some exercises and advice that can help any podcaster overcoming microphone or naming concerns. Find Athra at athrabodhi@gmail.com Schedule your Brainstorming se…
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Four Essential Podcasting Tips for Life Coaches (#11)
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Sober Steve the Podcast Guy shares four essential tips for life coaches and service providers to maximize the potential of their podcasts. The focus includes aligning your podcast with your ideal clients, incorporating coaching-style episodes, using a consistent call-to-action aligned with your sales pipelin…
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#10 Podcast Title SEO Tips and Coaching Style Episodes ft. Dr. Dallas Bragg
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Send us a Text Message. Steve welcomes Dallas from The AfterMeth Podcast for a Tune-Up to review the foundations of organic discoverability and episode formats. Listen in to our full conversation where I reviewed tips and tricks like... Knowing your podcast keywords Utilizing Title Extensions for SEO Coaching Style Episodes And much more! Ready to …
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From anxiety to confidence. How to network well as an immigrant in The United States.
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You are an immigrant living in The United States. You need to network but the idea of going to a place you’ve never been to, meeting strangers, talking to them about your business, terrifies you. I know the feeling. It doesn’t have to be so hard. What if you could turn your nerves into networking success? As immigrants we face unique challenges whe…
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009 Naming Podcasts and Keywords ft. Melanie
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Send us a Text Message. In this Brainstorming episode, Melanie and I discuss keyworks and podcast names and we brainstorm her future podcast about being a death doula! Together we go through some exercises and advice that can help any podcaster visualize their target audience and ways for them find you with a brief overview of Keywords. Schedule yo…
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008 Three People Who Will Never Listen To Your Podcast
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Send us a Text Message. Sober Steve, the Podcast Guy, goes over three categories of people who will (almost) definitely never, ever listen to your podcast and why these are good things. 1. Your Family 2. Your Real Life Social Network 3. Your Social Media Network What Next? Check out www.SoberSteve.com to access your Podcasting Circle of Success to …
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Resilience Against All Odds: Joanna's Story
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Join us for an inspiring episode as we welcome Joanna Rakowski, the author of the memoir "Chasing the Daylight." Joanna takes us through her extraordinary journey from being a ballerina in Poland to serving as an interrogator in the US Army. We explore her challenges as an immigrant, the profound experiences that shaped her transformation, and the …
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007 Bite Sized Tips ft. Marge: Organic Marketing and Offering Services
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Send us a Text Message. Steve welcomes Marge from Bite Me: The Show About Edibles for a Tune-Up to review the foundations of organic discoverability. Listen in to our full conversation where I reviewed tips and tricks like... Adjusting and adding additional keywords The power behind a title extension Promoting your offerings The importance of a cle…
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006 Editing Podcasts- Quick Tips and Trips on Descript
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Send us a Text Message. Sober Steve, the Podcast Guy, goes over four simple tricks to make your editing a breeze using Descript Four Signs You Are a Badass Podcaster 1. Transcrition 2. Studio Sound and Ducking 3. Eye Contact Fixes for Video! 4. AI to help make it easier! What Next? Check out www.SoberSteve.com to access your Podcasting Circle of Su…
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005 Highly Sensitive Tune-Up: Podcast Titles and Cover Art
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Send us a Text Message. Steve welcomes Stephanie Lynn from The Highly Sensitive Club for a Tune-Up to review the foundations of organic discoverability. Listen in to the first half of our call where I reviewed tips and tricks that are guaranteed to (at least) double her downloads once she puts them into practice, like... Adjusting and adding additi…
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004 Defining Your Target Audience ft. Deborah
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Send us a Text Message. In our first Brainstorming episode, Deborah joins us with the promise of a unique concept and we tackle an issue she shares is a familiar one for many of my new clients- defining your target audience. Together we go through some exercises and advice that can help any podcaster visualize their target audience and ways for the…
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003- Four Signs You Are a Badass Podcaster
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Send us a Text Message. Sober Steve, the Podcast Guy, goes over four simple signs to know you are a badass podcaster who is ready to succeed in podcasting! Four Signs You Are a Badass Podcaster Why? I personally knew deep down in my gut that I was meant to be a podcaster by the time I was halfway through with Serial Season 1, because I'm that old i…
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Send us a Text Message. Sober Steve, the Podcast Guy, goes over his Podcaster's Circle of Success and the magic behind having a readiness score for podcast growth, monetization, or launching. The Podcaster's Circle of Success What is it? A brief exercise to determine your podcasting confidence level, combining Steve's podcasting know-how with the L…
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001 Four Reason Why You Should Be Podcasting in 2024
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Send us a Text Message. Get to know Sober Steve, the Podcast Guy, what to expect from Podcasting Badass, and learn the four reasons why you should be podcasting right now in the first of many episodes of Podcasting Badass! Getting to know Steve Four years of podcasting experience, three years of podcasting success with gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero S…
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Send us a Text Message. If you are looking for a podcast about how to succeed in podcasting, look no further. Podcasting Badass: Podcast Tips and Mindset Tricks for Success and Monetization not only provides you with bold podcast growth strategies and clever tips for monetization, but also the mindset and authenticity required to keep on going and …
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3 things I wish we immigrants would do differently
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We are immigrants. We are brave and courageous, but we too are humans. We do things that are not always thought through or beneficial for all. In this episode I share with you 3 ideas. What do you think we should be doing differently? Where do you see a chance for imporvement? Leave me a comment as well. I would love to hear your thoughts. Link to …
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5 Steps to Finding Love After Divorce.
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In our heart-to-heart with Karolina, we navigate the tricky waters of dating and the dynamics of relationships in the modern world. We talk about: the disappointment that comes with attracting partners who don't match our expectations, the differences between toxic and healthy alpha males, the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies…
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12 life lessons learned after almost 20 years in The US.
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On January 11th 2005 I landed in New York. As I celebrate this personal milestone, I’m inviting you to join me in a reflection of this challenging and rewarding journey. I share with you 12 key insights… the unexpected lessons learned along that path. Crossing continents doesn't alter who we are at our core, and yet, the trials and triumphs along t…
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Have you ever felt trapped in your life? Like... you know you should change, but you just can’t? In this episode I share with how our brains in a bid for survival amplify the fear of change, often leading to stagnation. If you are an immigrant struggling with cultural disconnect and language barriers I want to take you on a journey of self discover…
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From PCOS to Self-Love: Anna Lakomy's Inspiring Transformation
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Have you ever considered how the stress of your immigrant journey has impacted your health? Have you ever thought about the connection between your physical health and emotional well being? This episode with Anna Lakomy will reveal some astonishing insights; she shares her battle with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ( PCOS) and how it transformed her p…
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The best thing to do after visiting your home country.
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What happens when you visit your home country? Do you have an amazing time? Do you really enjoy it or are you feeling this underlying anxiety because you know you are gonna have to leave? Is your heart breaking ahead of time? Do you question yourself? Is America my home or should I stay here? No matter what the feeling is, these visits to us immigr…
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How to have better self-control with food.
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In this podcast episode, I interview Joanna Zajusz, a clinical hypnotherapist and certified coach who helps people with mindset, emotions, spirituality, and nutrition. We discuss the mindset around overeating and weight loss, challenging beliefs about food, and finding a balance between restriction and indulgence. We also touch on the cultural aspe…
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How to cope with a divorce as an immigrant in America?
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Are you an immigrant going through a divorce? Maybe you are already divorced but emotionally and mentally you are still struggling? When a relationship ends, healing can take time. There are things you can do to get through this difficult adjustment. Get some wisdom and learn the tools to manage stress during separation and divorce. SUMMARY: Get a …
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Struggles in a workplace. Immigrant edition.
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Do you feel like you must work really hard because as an immigrant you would lose your job first? Do you feel like no matter how hard you work, you will never be successful as Americans? When interacting with other employees, do you feel like an outsider? Are you starting to feel resentful because you feel like others are constantly taking advantag…
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How to recognize if you have low self value?
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Do you ever say to yourself: “Gosh I’m such a loser!”, “Why did I do that? I’m so stupid.”, “I don’t deserve to be happy.” ? Are you having a hard time saying “no” and standing up to others? Setting boundaries? Do you ever compare yourself to others? Do you struggle building healthy relationships? If you said yes to these questions, you might be su…
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When you think about yourself and your life, do you feel empowered or sad? Do you feel like you can face whatever it is life throws at you, or are you fearful of what could go wrong? Life is 50/50. Half of it is great and half is terrible. If your brain automatically focuses on the negative, it’s possible you have a story from your past that is inf…
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How to handle hearbreak when leaving your country of origin?
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What to do when your heart is breaking into a million pieces because once again you are leaving your country of origin and you don’t know when you will be coming back? During my last trip to Poland I had a chance to experience this familiar heartbreak once again, but this time I put my coaching tools to good use. In this episode I teach you how to …
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Friend, do you ever feel like you wish your life was different? “Oh if I had it easier everything would have been better?” I want to invite you to listen to the story of my guest, Nary Som Setzer. Her family fled Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge. They traveled for 6 months by foot to Thailand. Hiding out in rain forest because the gorillas in the mo…
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Do you struggle achieving goals? Do you feel like you don’t have a strong will and you can never finish what you’ve started because you get distracted? This episode is for you. I take you through a simple step by step process that takes in consideration changes happening in your life. This process will help you meet yourself where you are at, so th…
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How to build wealth? Interview with Tess Zigo CFP, CIPA
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Do you feel intimidated and unsure where it comes to planning your financial future? Are you simply not sure what to do, because the financial system where you live is very different from the one you’ve grown up with? This interview is for you! I speak with Tess Zigo, Certified Financial Planner about the basics of building wealth in The US. We dis…
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Do you feel guilty about your life choices or about something that happened in the past? As humans we don't walk on water. We are bound to do things we feel guilty about. Yet guilt is not really a useful emotion... It's not like excitement, motivation or joy. Guilt not only does not feel good, it often makes us do things we later judge ourselves fo…
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How do you feel when you walk into a room full of strangers and you start talking to them? Are you comfortable or really nervous? What's happening in your head? Do you feel worthy enough? Smart enough? Or do you question even your belonging in that room. What you think about yourself matters and today I want to invite you to explore your thoughts a…
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Let’s talk about the toughest part of your life journey. If you are a first generation immigrant you had to make it work in the country you might have been completely unfamiliar with. Who did you have to become to make it happen? Who was that person that kept on showing up everyday, scared, unsure of how they will handle their day? What was she or …
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Do you have this constant sense of crankiness going on? Like on a surface things look good: you have a good job your kids are healthy your family is doing well you have a good, faithful partner... but deep inside there is this sense of dissatisfaction always lurking, stealing away your happiness? Why is that? Friend, I am gonna help you figure it o…
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Inspiration for immigrant mothers & entrepreneurs
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Hi everyone, I am excited to share with you the first interview in 2022. I had a chance to talk with Finnish-American artist and designer Karoliina Vella. Karoliina and I met on a plane from Amsterdam to Atlanta. We talked for hours. Right there and then I felt she would be an incredible inspiration for so many immigrant women. We talked about her …
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Happy New Year 2022! Want to have more control of your life as you enter this year? Give yourself a higher chance of succeeding? In this episode I share with you why many of us experience a lot of self doubt and how to develop self confidence on purpose. If you are a female, you can hire me to teach you exactly how to build a secure world for yours…
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Inspiration for immigrant women in business. Interview with Rosie Paulsen.
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Do you run your own business? Check out my conversation with Rosie Paulsen, Medicare Matchmaker and Business Coach. Rosie, originally from Ecuador is a successful business owner and an author of "Neque. The mindset to get what you want." In this podcast she shares her story, and wisdom nuggets she picked up along the way. Curious to know how young …
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Imagine, enjoying the holiday celebrations, and not feeling guilty because once again you are not with your family in the country of origin. A few days designed exactly for honoring your traditions, enjoying the foods you really love, with people who appreciate your roots… rejoicing. Is that even possible? Why not? Want to find out how to do that? …
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In this episode you will learn the keys to successful entrepreneurship shared by Wasim Naboulsi. Wasim, originally from Syria is a business owner in the St Pete / Clearwater area. He came to the U.S. by himself in 1996, went to school, got a Masters Degree, and became a business owner. Sounds like a straight, easy path, it was not. He faced many ch…
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What to do when others are mocking the way you speak?
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If you are an immigrant chances are others have mocked your accent. How to handle this kind of situation? Many of us don't know what to do. We tend to either laugh with those mocking us, or change subject and pretend like nothing has happened... but deep inside we feel hurt, disappointed, and frustrated. In this episode I share with you a very spec…
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Have you ever had a plan to do something really good and life kept on challenging you before you even really began? What did you do? Did you stop and thought: This is not meant to be? Or did you keep on going? In this episode we have a story that illustrates what can happen when you don’t give up. I’m interviewing Life Coach Paty Johnston, an immig…
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Why did you move? Why are you still living here? Do you love your reasons why you live where you live now? Is it clear in your mind or are you a bit confused? This is worth figuring out. I paid a heavy price for not knowing and you might be paying a high price too. How to tell? Are you confused? Are you conflicted within? Or do you have a very clea…
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Hi there, are you a 1st generation immigrant? This podcast is for you! Here we talk about what's hard and how to deal with the challenges we face. In this trailer you will find out: Who am I and why I understand what 1st generation immigrants deal with; What a Life Coach does; How I help; Who will benefit the most from listening to this podcast. To…
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