So You Want to Start a Podcast

Up An Octave

Happy New Year! This is the year that you finally start your podcast. You’re determined, you’re committed, you’re…. overwhelmed on how to get started. Trust me, I’ve been there, starting your new podcast comes with a lot of new territory. You want to make the best show possible, and invest in the right equipment. This episode will arm you with the tools you need to make the show of your dreams.
In this episode you’ll learn about:
- Choosing a unique name that helps your show get discovered
- Crafting the "why" statement that informs your podcast's purpose and plan
- Coming up with enough episode topics to get you excited and dodge podfade
- Selecting the right microphone for your show, and your budget
- Developing a cohesive and attractive brand identity for your show
- How to choose the right host for your podcast
This week’s question comes from Laura. Got a podcasting question for me? Send it to [e-mail]
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Next week, I’m passing the mic to Emily Aborn of Content With Character and She Built This, pregame with her show here: https://emilyaborn.com/content-creationpodcast/

Music Credit: Up An Octave Theme by Rue Spence with additional vocals provided by Darnell Spence
Up An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.