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We made it— 300 episodes of This Is Woman’s Work ! And we’re marking this milestone by giving you something that could seriously change the game in your business or career: the skill of pitching yourself effectively. Whether you’re dreaming of being a podcast guest, landing a speaking gig, signing a client, or just asking for what you want with confidence—you’re already pitching yourself, every day. But are you doing it well? In this milestone episode, Nicole breaks down exactly how to pitch yourself to be a podcast guest … and actually hear “yes.” With hundreds of pitches landing in her inbox each month, she shares what makes a guest stand out (or get deleted), the biggest mistakes people make, and why podcast guesting is still one of the most powerful ways to grow your reach, authority, and influence. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why we all need to pitch ourselves—and how to do it without feeling gross ✅ The step-by-step process for landing guest spots on podcasts (and more) ✅ A breakdown of the 3 podcast levels: Practice, Peer, and A-List—and how to approach each ✅ The must-haves of a successful podcast pitch (including real examples) ✅ How to craft a pitch that gets read, gets remembered, and gets results Whether you’re new to pitching or want to level up your game, this episode gives you the exact strategy Nicole and her team use to land guest spots on dozens of podcasts every year. Because your voice deserves to be heard. And the world needs what only you can bring. 🎁 Get the FREE Podcast Pitch Checklist + Additional Information on your Practice Group, Peer Group, and A-List Group Strategies: https://nicolekalil.com/podcast 📥 Download The Podcast Pitch Checklist Here Related Podcast Episodes: Shameless and Strategic: How to Brag About Yourself with Tiffany Houser | 298 How To Write & Publish A Book with Michelle Savage | 279 How To Land Your TED Talk and Skyrocket Your Personal Brand with Ashley Stahl | 250 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…
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"You're only given one little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it." - Robin Williams This storytelling podcast aims to expose the moments that create change in our personal journeys, pulling from experiences and memories that forever altered how we think, feel and live. Maria Konopken and Julie Schmerbeck provide a safe space for guests to tell their stories in their own authentic voice, discussing those little sparks in our lives that make us unique, while bridging together the human experience full of hardships, triumphs and many laughs. Sparks of Madness Theme - composed & performed by John Love
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"You're only given one little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it." - Robin Williams This storytelling podcast aims to expose the moments that create change in our personal journeys, pulling from experiences and memories that forever altered how we think, feel and live. Maria Konopken and Julie Schmerbeck provide a safe space for guests to tell their stories in their own authentic voice, discussing those little sparks in our lives that make us unique, while bridging together the human experience full of hardships, triumphs and many laughs. Sparks of Madness Theme - composed & performed by John Love
In our season finale, we sit down and talk to two very special people, Maria's parents. Get a snack and buckle up. This story is full of joy, wisdom and lots of splashing around because as you know, all the greatest love stories begin at the pool at the YMCA...
On this special episode, my mom, Sara Schmerbeck, joins us with some personal tales filled with ups, downs and some unexpected turns. How do you react when you learn your mother was almost arrested at 12? Got kicked out of girl scouts? Loves "Freak on a Leash" by Korn? The only way we know how - we laugh. TW: Death of a parent, mental health - some strong themes in this one.…
Comedy can open many doors and for this guest, one of those doors was drag. Derry retells his discovery of drag, after giving himself one month to learn the craft that he is now known for across the greater Chicago area and the popular social media platform, TikTok. You can follow Derry on all the socials @derryqueenhaha…
Sometimes a silly bit can lead you to serious joy. Jillian guides us through her journey with pole-dancing, which started as a little joke between friends but evolved into a lesson of self acceptance and body empowerment. Follow Jillian on all the socials @curlyhairnocare
Recently, hope seems kind of hard to come by. Our dear friend, Lawrence (AKA Rence), enlightens us with a spiritual awakening that they experienced over the course of 2020's darkest days which honed in on love, connection and the power of leaning in to who you are. Rence wanted to note that the beliefs discussed in this episode are theirs and theirs alone. They do not intend to insult or offend any other beliefs, and they approach this subject with respect and compassion.…
We all know the last few years have been tough. David recounts his experiences with regret and self-reflection over the loss of his father during the pandemic and how therapy (shoutout to Bob) helped him find the solace he had been seeking out for far too long. You find David Ibarra on IG @ibarrradavid…
Love is complicated, no? This time around, Tina discusses their personal journey in discovering they've got too much love for just one person and the nuances of romantically investing in multiple partners. You can follow Tina on IG and Twitter @Tinatwocats
Jess gives us a taste of her standup with her retelling of an awkward sexual encounter that made her realize the importance of advocating for yourself and that maybe first times don't always need to set a precedent. Content warnings: graphic language, sexual situations and suicide You can follow Jess on IG @meetjessmartinez…
Max discusses his time abroad studying theater in the UK during a tumultuous time back in 2013 with a focus on hope, healing and the importance of protecting and preserving safe creative spaces for people of color. For this episode, we want to issue a trigger warning as we discuss racism and gun violence in America. Please listen at your own discretion. You can follow Max Thomas on IG @thatsmaxthomas…
Damon delights us with a story about his first love and as you can imagine, all the necessary ingredients are involved: Band camp, Sexual questioning and the soundtrack to Cruel Intentions. You can follow Damon on IG @daymanroyster, and his podcast , Podcast 616 on Twitter @podcast616P3 Follow us on IG @sparksofmadnesspodcast Produced by: The Trident Network Edited by: Julie Schmerbeck Hosted by: Maria Konopken and Julie Schmerbeck Theme Song by: John Love…
"You're only given one little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it." - Robin Williams This storytelling podcast aims to expose the moments that create change in our personal journeys, pulling from experiences and memories that forever altered how we think, feel and live. Maria Konopken and Julie Schmerbeck provide a safe space for guests to tell their stories in their own authentic voice, discussing those little sparks in our lives that make us unique, while bridging together the human experience full of hardships, triumphs and many laughs.…
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