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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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Find Your Strong Podcast

Christine Chessman (she/her/hers)

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Encouraging women 40+ to embrace their bodies, find their strong and take up space! Thanks to diet culture, women are de-prioritising strength training for the promise of those 'long, lean muscles', which simply don't exist. Let's change the conversation and find what feels good for our bodies. Tune in each week for lots of insights to help you feel better and move better for a very long time to come.
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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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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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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 they are somehow wrong and need to change. Inspiration for this episode came from the wonderful Chrissy King. Please follow her on Instagram. In response to the surge in popularity of "weight loss" d…
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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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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, host, Kim Stacey, engag…
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The biggest reason most hosts give up after Episode 6? They aren’t seeing an ROI on the time and effort they’re putting into their podcast. But the *real* reason they aren’t seeing an ROI isn’t because their show isn’t good enough or there’s too much competition — but because they don’t know how to stand out against it. Think of it like this: you’d…
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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 you really need a podcast editor? Or can you get by with one of those AI 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 business owner who podcasts (or if you're wanting to turn your podcast into a business) there are …
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The biggest complaint I hear from experts who are using their podcast as a lead-gen tool is this: "No matter how much valuable content I give away for free in every episode, I still can't get listeners to convert to leads!" I get it, because I was once there too. You started your podcast to get more eyeballs on your business and your offers. And it…
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Ever wonder whether you should offer subscription-based bonus content on your podcast? Well, you're not alone. Sure, it has the potential to create a new income stream and provide even more value to your most engaged listeners — but it can sometimes be tough to tell if it's something your podcast will *actually* benefit from or if it's just another…
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Are you toying with the idea of starting a podcast, but worried people won't want to hear what you have to say? Or maybe you already started your show, but your throat still feels tight every time you hit the record button. If this is you, you're not alone. (Case in point: I *still* struggle with this sometimes.) The reality? That voice of self-dou…
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Are you holding back from speaking on stages? Maybe it's speaking on video or maybe it's speaking on a live stage. In this episode we will uncover the 8 reasons why you might be avoiding speaking on stages and how to overcome them. Listen as I talk about: Uncovering the cause of your hesitation, doubt or even fear of speaking on stages. Confronting…
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Tell me if this sounds familiar... → You publish at least one new podcast episode every week without fail... but you’re still getting less than 1000 downloads per episode (despite doing literally everything the experts say you need to do to grow your show) → People tell you they love your podcast but no one has left a review on your show in the las…
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If you struggle with public speaking, you're not alone. The struggle only gets harder with ADHD but...it doesn't have to be. In fact you can thrive in public speaking with ADHD if you know what to do. In this episode, we delve into four effective strategies to enhance your public speaking skills tailored specifically for those with ADHD. From pract…
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You've likely heard of content repurposing—taking your podcast episodes and converting them into bite-sized clips to share on short-form platforms. In theory, it's supposed to help you expand your reach and drive traffic back to your podcast. But in reality? You're spending hours scouring through endless AI-generated clips, adding flashy effects an…
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Can ADHD actually be a secret weapon for women? In this episode, discover how ADHD is a super power and how to embrace your neurodiverse ways in today's episode with special guest, Tracy Otsuka. Tracy Otsuka is a certified ADHD coach and the host of the ADHD for Smart Ass Women podcast and for over a decade, she has empowered thousands of women to …
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Most people think today’s top podcasters are successful because they have a massive audience, a professional audio setup, and this seemingly effortless ability to pump out high-quality content daily. Those things can help, but when you think of successful podcasts like "Serial" or "The Joe Rogan Experience”, it’s not ~just~ the audio quality or eve…
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If watching other successful hosts and imitating what they do was the secret to a successful podcast, then everyone who's mirrored another successful host would have a Top 100 podcast… and we both know that's not the case. But how exactly *do* you steer clear of the Podcast Comparison Trap when it feels like other podcasts are the only benchmark fo…
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Have you been dreaming of speaking on stages but you don't know where to begin or what to say? Do you want to make a bigger impact in the world with your expertise, talent or skills? Maybe you have a story to tell that can have the power to help so many people. Speaking on stages can be one of the greatest assets to your business so if you're ready…
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This episode is our first one as a duo and I'm SO excited to have Ela on board. Ela (@elalawnutrition) has been on the podcast several times and she and I have worked together on numerous projects in the past. As a non-diet nutritionist, and fellow IE counsellor, she brings a unique perspective to the podcast and one that is very much needed. Toget…
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Want to increase listener engagement and create a loyal audience for your podcast? If you're like, “duh yes!”, then this is the episode for you. I've got top podcaster and author Matt Drinkhan here in the studio to show you three listener engagement strategies you need to incorporate to create a dynamic and engaging podcasting experience that hooks…
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There I was, crying over my analytics dashboard at 10:42 AM. I'd just released my 16th episode and I still hadn’t enrolled a single new client from my podcast. I came *this close* to throwing my mic in the garbage and giving up on this whole podcasting thing (and honestly? I have no clue what stopped me). But now looking back, I’m so glad I stuck w…
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Have you ever felt uncomfortable telling your story? Do you tend to talk about your expertise because it takes the spotlight off of you? In this episode, we'll explore the fear of vulnerability and the common hurdles that prevent us from authentically sharing our story. Listen as I talk about: Overcoming the discomfort of telling your personal stor…
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I hear so many people say that starting a podcast is easy. (Sigh. If only.) Let’s be real — if starting a successful podcast was based on finding time to record and hitting publish on a new episode once a week, you would've made it happen six months ago. The problem isn’t finding time to start your podcast. The problem is not wanting to waste your …
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Sending an email blast every time you release a new podcast episode might seem like the right move, but it could actually be stunting your podcast's growth. (And inside this episode, I'll reveal why your podcast isn't growing no matter how many "New Episode!" announcement emails you send.) When you finish listening, you'll know exactly how to share…
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Are you ready to make an unforgettable impact every time you step on stage? In this episode I'm revealing why most speakers fail to truly captivate on stage and why most speakers either turn off their audience or bore them to death. So let's get you out of the boredom zone! Tune is as I share how to attract and impact from the stage. Listen as I ta…
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With the rise of AI, listeners are becoming more skilled than ever at telling the difference between what’s real and what’s fake. Which means that if AI is the sum total of all human wisdom and you’re copy/pasting content from the same tools that every other podcast host is using — you run the risk of sounding like everyone else. And if you want to…
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A human wrote this. (hey, it needed to be said). Look, in today's AI-driven world I KNOW it's tempting to use technology to streamline your processes. But to what extent should you be using AI for your podcast? And is AI actually harming your show’s ability to attract new listeners? Put it this way: there'll only ever be one true Picasso. And just …
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Are you ready to elevate your expertise and command the stage? Discover why speaking is the best way to establishing yourself as an authority. Welcome to The Speak On More Stages Podcast! The podcast got a rebrand and a makeover. Join us for the first episode as we talk about: The transformative power of speaking in positioning yourself as an exper…
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You don’t need me to tell you that picking a podcast category feels strangely similar to choosing your next Netflix show to watch — overwhelming and potentially regrettable. And let's be real, Google and YouTube aren't exactly serving up fresh insights when you search for “how to choose a podcast category” either — not to mention, the info that doe…
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Okay... what's up with these hosts who love to talk like they're determined to rival Tolstoy with their marathon episodes? (looking at you, Joe Rogan 👀) There's this trend going on right now where 39% of episodes are clocking in over 40 minutes. But that doesn't mean listeners are listening that long. So basing your episode length off some random g…
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Honestly… getting your show on the charts is not as hard as you think it is. ~she says, after spending the last 4 years figuring out how to do it well~ (so, okay, it's a little hard. But this episode will make it SO MUCH easier.) If you've ever wondered how top podcasters land their shows on the charts week over week, you're going to want to listen…
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