#Value4Value for Podcasters and Listeners Ep 16
The pressure we put on ourselves because we think our show needs to be polished and perfect. "I need to have this beautiful website. I need to have amazing photos, I need to have really great copywriting. I need to have really great everything." But do you really? A polished website is nice but that's not your mission and your message. Those could be the things that make your missing mission and message resonate with people but what really works is you standing in the town square speaking your message, jumping on Twitter/X spaces or Wisdom or Clubhouse or starting…
2024 NaPodPoMo Trailer
It's that time of the year. Time to prepare for the 17th Annual National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo) 30-day global podcast challenge kicking off on November 1, 2024. Is NaPodPoMo For You? If you're new to podcasting, NaPodPoMo is the perfect launchpad to get started. You'll find a supportive community ready to cheer you on as you find your voice, work out the tech, and develop your show flow. If you're a seasoned podcaster, this is a great opportunity to shake things up a bit and experiment with new show ideas, tech, or platforms. It's time to fall in love…
Building In Public Ep 18
You’ve got an idea for a podcast, but you haven’t quite got it fleshed out. It's a rough idea, and you’re still not quite sure of your show flow. Your podcast is more nebulous than solid form. So how can you narrow down the focus? Well, can’t you build as you go? Of course, you can! It’s called building in public. Why build in public? Let’s say you posted on Instagram a photo of you at the top of Mount Everest and I saw that and thought, Wow, what an amazing accomplishment. I had no idea you had even been…
But Did You Actually Go Live? Ep 11
By now you’re getting a good sense of your podcast show flow. Sure you’re still making adjustments, but the core style and vibe of your show is coming together….or is it? One of the things I enjoy about NaPodPoMo is the loose and free form experimental nature of it all. So you have an idea for a show and you start with that, but then new ideas pop up, then you want to go from no bells and whistles to adding some intro and outro music. Or maybe you started NaPodPoMo with a highly produced show and realize that…
But Did You Record It? Ep 7
You’ve reached your first recognizable milestone. You’ve got seven episodes under your belt. Kudos to you! Welcome to the official National Podcast Post Month podcast for the 16th annual global podcast challenge. I am your host and the founder of NaPodPoMo, Jennifer ; This podcast is presented in two segments. The first segment is a guide for podcasters participating in National Podcast Post Month. The second segment is the behind-the-scenes of how this particular podcast is coming together using Podcasting ’s Live Item Tag done through Blubrry’s PowerPress ; Usually, when you get to closing out your first seven podcast…
Call To Action – Ep 21
Let’s talk about your podcast call to action Where are you directing people to during or at the end of your show? Are you ending the show and letting folks go? Or are you telling them what the next steps are that they can take? Should they subscribe to your podcast? Should they follow you on social media? Should they subscribe to your newsletter? Should they buy your core? Should they work you? Should they learn more? What's that next action step you want them to take? If they've listened all the way to the end of your episode,…
Congrats, Kudos & Many Thanks Ep 30
Congratulations! You’ve done it! You’ve successfully completed the 2023 National Podcast Post Month ; If you look at the time between the two dates from 2005 to 2023 you’ll see an 18 year gap. 2005 being when I first heard about and began podcasting. 2023 being 18 years since and that podcasting is now my ; You never know where podcasting will take you. I encourage you to lean into the part of you podcast that spark wonder and dare you to ; BIG THANK YOU to Alessandra White and Creative Work Hour for the daily NaPodPoMo support sessions. Alessandra…
Did You Accomplish Your Goals? Ep 29
Now that you are at the tale end of National Podcast Post Month did you accomplish your goals? Did your goals change? Did they expand? What makes a deep dive into a challenge like NaPodPoMo transformative is how quickly you learn and how the vision you have for yourself and your podcast changes. If that sounds grandiose, it isn’t. I’ve shared in the past that people have written books which came about because of NaPodPoMo. I think it's the forced creativity where ideas take form. So, did you accomplish you goals? Did the goal posts for your goals change? What…
Did Your Podcast Turn Out Like You Thought It Would? Ep 27
One thing I know about crisis is that it brings about clarity. Now I’m not comparing NaPodPomo to a crisis, but I can say NaPodPoMo always brings about clarity. I think it has to do with the focus, frequency, and time pressure. I know I learn a whole lot about myself each time I do ; So, if your NaPodPoMo experience left you feeling the highest of the high or unsure or pondering a thing or two, you’re not alone. Percolate and sit with some of that in early December. Maybe write some thing things out in a journal. Take…
Give NaPodPoMo Podcaster Feedback Ep 20
Podcasting within NaPodPoMo is a wonderful proving ground. As I’ve said before it is a cocoon of creativity. The NaPodPoMo 2023 MEGA Feed allows for some fabulous discovery. Most podcasters experience a surge of listens during this time. It certainly feels good to see those stats rise throughout the month. But beyond the data, you know what else is nice? Listener feedback. If you’re listening to your fellow NaPodPoMo podcaster’s shows, let them know. We all know podcasting is a whole heck of a lot of work. A kind word, a verbal or written pat on the back goes a…
Is It Too Late? Ep 6
You’ve been hearing about National Podcast Post Month online. Maybe you even have friends who are participating. Or maybe you just learned about it today. Now that the challenge is in full swing is it too late to join? Welcome to the official National Podcast Post Month podcast for the 16th annual global podcast challenge. I am your host and the founder of NaPodPoMo, Jennifer ; This podcast is presented in two segments. The first segment is a guide for podcasters participating in National Podcast Post Month. The second segment is the behind-the-scenes of how this particular podcast is coming…
Lessons Learned, Knowledge Gained Ep 26
When it comes the fast tracking our podcast knowledge there is nothing like a challenge to show us the stumbling points, road blocks, and lack of knowledge. Holy smokes this month has been the most challenge NaPodPoMo I’ve had in years. It’s really stretched my tech skills or should I say shown me where my tech skills were lacking. But, I am thrilled at how fast I was able to overcome each stumbling block. How quickly I was forced to not put off something hard. The days were slipping by and the clock was ticking. Sort of like it is…
Mics, Headphones, Audio Settings Tip Talk Ep 5
You've got your recording space. You know what level of podcasting you're moving forward with. Now it's time to talk about settings, mics, and headphone tips within the four levels of podcasting. Level I: A hidden iPhone audio feature + them! Level II: Good mic technique will even make the Yeti sound good Level III: Low profile boom arms are a nice option for your studio Level IV: Go on a mic field trip Going Live: What's the Hold Up? Even with the knowledge and tools needed to launch this podcast and go was happening. Well not nothing. I was…
Modern Podcast Apps…This Is The Way Ep 9
I may have been late to the NaPodPoMo party, but you’ve followed my journey with all the stumbles and starts as I dug into what it takes to be a podcaster going live with Podcasting ’s Live Item Tag and you’re ready to listen to these episodes live…now how exactly do you do that? Welcome to the official National Podcast Post Month podcast for the 16th annual global podcast challenge. I am your host and the founder of NaPodPoMo, Jennifer ; This podcast is presented in two segments. The first segment is a guide for podcasters participating in National Podcast…
NaPodPoMo 2023 Trailer
It's time to kick off the 16th Annual National Podcast Post Month! Join the founder of NaPodPoMo, Jennifer Navarrete as she runs with scissors (with some help with the fab folks from Blubrry) to put Podcasting using the Live Item Tag (LIT) to the test.
Permission To Change Your Show Ep 19
A challenge like NaPodPoMo allows for free-flowing creativity. You could change the focus of your show from week to week. You can experiment with different topics to see which one resonates with you most. You may think you have several ideas you want to turn into a podcast, but want to try them out. Think of these short-run mini-series within your podcast as a sort of proving ground. You’ll know one way or the other which ideas hold your interest. There is real power in the act of doing that informs so much of what you will do. So yeah,…
Podcast Elevator Pitch Ep 23
What is your podcast elevator pitch? why do you need this? Well, you've been working on this body of work and when you try and tell folks about it, it's easy to get lost in the jargon. It's easy to get lost in the details, and if someone isn't into podcasting in the way that you are, they may just look at you and they're eyes may start to glaze over or they may want to look past you. So here's a thought. Come up with your podcast elevator pitch. a really short summary that allows the person you are…
Powerful Movements Ep 15
Powerful movements usually start with someone who has a mission and a message to share with the world. And keep sharing it until eventually it goes from one voice to many. Items Discussed: The inner fire that keeps tapping you on the shoulder wants out - let it emerge! Spark change by getting your message out of your head and into the world and spread it far and wide The ripple effect of your message happens when listeners tune in, then tell others, who tell other, etc Podcasting provides roots for your mission to grow, social media spreads that message…
Repurpose Your Show Ep 24
So you have a body of work, 30 episodes. The fact is this body of work that you have put together, whatever that happens to be Is your body of work. It shines a spotlight on your mission and your message. You have 30 episodes, so what now? Are you going to ride off into the sunset and call it a day? While, yes, you can do that, what I recommend is that you consider repurposing your content. In what way? Well, whatever way makes sense for you. Would you like to turn some Nuggets out of your episode into…
Running With Scissors – Testing 123 Ep 12
The best way to figure whether something is working is to do it. Join me for a stream of consciousness test of my live podcast setup using Ladiocast to stream and Audio Hijack to record. A short discussion about my family and pies gets thrown into the mix when an unexpected call from my mom happens during the live sesision. Will this new live setup work? There's only one way to find out. A tease of an upcoming live podcast marathon session to batch record and get caught up. When? Soon. Very soon. The official National Podcast Post Month podcast…
Speak Your Mission & Share Your Message
Are you feeling called inwardly to share something meaningful but haven’t acted on it? Maybe you have lots of ideas but don’t know where to start. It's time to tap into your inner mission and message during National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo). Give voice to whatever purpose or passion project wants to emerge, even if you’re unsure what exactly you want to talk about! Embrace the #FailFastGetGood concept rather than worrying about perfection right now. The goal is progress not perfection. Look at this challenge as your playground to rapidly test out podcasting styles, topics, formats that intrigue you and see…
The 4 Levels of Podcasting Ep 4
You’ve picked out your recording space all picked out, you’ve figured out the best environment to record for a good audio experience. Now what should you use to record your podcast? Well that depends… Welcome to the official National Podcast Post Month podcast. I am your host and the founder of NaPodPoMo, Jennifer Navarrete. This podcast is presented in two segments. The first segment is a guide for podcasters participating in National Podcast Post Month throughout the monthlong challenge that is the 16th annual NaPodPoMo. The second segment is the behind-the-scenes of how this particular podcast is coming together using…
The Real and the Raw Ep 17
Instead of being burdened with the weight of what you think your show “should be”, consider podcasting out in the wild. Remove the unnecessary mental load of what you believe are other’s expectations. Record on your phone while you're in the car, while you're walking the dog, while you're doing dishes, while you're washing clothes, while you're doing housework, while you're laying in bed. It doesn't actually matter where. Get comfortable being a podcaster in any circumstance or environment. Perhaps you create a mini-series that is more like a life-cast of you speaking your message outside the studio. Sort of…
To Be Continued? Ep 28
Will you continue your podcast after NaPodPoMo? Or is it a one and done? Does your podcast merit a sequel or an ongoing series or does you finish it with off with a bow on top? These are the questions you've probably asked yourself now that we are at the end of the challenge. Here are some things to consider. Did you enjoy the topic or show flow? Was it a grind and were you gritting your teeth just to get it done? Podcasting is a whole lot of work. If this is painful without joy or reward then perhaps…
Wait For Breakthrough Ep 22
This episode combines both segments into one. You’ll hear why as I dig into today’s topic of “Wait for Breakthrough” I’ve had several breakthrough’s throughout this month. My first breakthrough was finally getting the courage up to go live. Well as I shared in episode 6 it was actually frustration that gave the courage to go ; The second breakthrough was when I did the Winging It episode 10 where I had zero scripting and just rattled off what was on my mind. If you recall I had talked about how I did not like how mechanical I sounded with scripting. But…
What Are You Going To Talk About? Ep 2
Okay, so you’ve made the NaPodPoMo commitment. Now what are you going to talk about for a whole month? Welcome to the official National Podcast Post Month podcast. My name is Jennifer Navarrete and I am the host of this show and founder of NaPodPoMo. Whether you’re a first-time podcaster or a seasoned pro, this show is meant to offer information, insight, and perhaps a chuckle or two along the way. I extend my thanks to both Blubrry Podcast Hosting and Creative Work Hour for supporting the 16th annual NaPodPoMo. So you’ve got an idea for a podcast and are…
What’s Next? Ep 25
You’ve been part of this challenge and have been running on adrenaline, community support, and more than likely some form of caffeine. You see the finished line and are breathing a sigh of relief. But before you take a long recovery nap, let’s think about what happens AFTER ; You could continue podcasting, although probably not daily. You could wrap up your show on day 30 and call it a day. Some folks continue with a more sustainable weekly show. Others pat their podcast on the head and pack it away until next year’s NaPodPoMo. Whatever you decide is up…
Where Are You Going To Podcast?
You are all in NaPodPoMo and know exactly what you’re going to talk about but where are you going to record your podcast? Welcome to the official National Podcast Post Month podcast. I am your host and the founder of NaPodPoMo, Jennifer Navarrete. This is a 30-part series with two distinct segments. The first segment is a guide for podcasters participating in National Podcast Post Month throughout the monthlong challenge that is the 16th annual NaPodPoMo. The second segment is the behind-the-scenes of how this particular podcast is coming together using Podcasting ’s Live Item Tag done through Blubrry’s PowerPress…
Winging it! Ep 10
After lamenting the mechanical scripted episodes, this episode is a free flow stream of consciousness. That's right, I'm winging it! Welcome to the official National Podcast Post Month podcast for the 16th annual global podcast challenge. I am your host and the founder of NaPodPoMo, Jennifer ; This podcast is presented in two segments. The first segment is a guide for podcasters participating in National Podcast Post Month. The second segment is the behind-the-scenes of how this particular podcast is coming together using Podcasting ’s Live Item Tag done through Blubrry’s PowerPress plugin. Discussion Points An all-nighter = no…
You Are Not Alone Ep 8
We are well into NaPodPoMo. By this time friends, family, and coworkers may begin reaching out to you since you may not have been around as much lately. Be prepared for the puzzled looks on their faces when you tell them you’ve joined a 30-day podcasting challenge called NaPodPoMo. More often than not you’ll get a response similar to this, “You’re doing what?” Welcome to the official National Podcast Post Month podcast for the 16th annual global podcast challenge. I am your host and the founder of NaPodPoMo, Jennifer ; This podcast is presented in two segments. The first segment is a…
Your Impact Ep 14
We’ve all been in a wonderful little NaPodPoMo cocoon of creativity. So what happens afterward? Let's reflect on the last episode’s Mission and Message topic. If you have a mission and message to share with the world then more than likely you would be talking, writing, creating content around it and talking about it in the real world anyway. What the payoff in doing that? Is it instant? It can be, but more than likely your mission and message are something you believe in and have been speaking about for a while now. It’s what you believe in today and…