Andi Smiley

Friendly Podcast Guide: Teaching Women How to Grow a Podcast (Without Burning Out)

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Hey, I’m Andi Smiley, your Friendly Podcast Guide and podcast coach for women! After 6 years in the podcasting world, I know how to help you start a successful podcast as a woman and mom, grow your podcast audience, and actually enjoy the process. On this show, you’ll get podcasting for beginners made simple, podcast tips for women, and sustainable podcast marketing strategies—so you can build a podcast you love without the burnout.

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Andi Smiley

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May 26, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 38: Nature Narratives 06.09.2022

This week’s episode is a kid science podcast with a super cool twist. It’s called Nature Narratives and Jonathan Byram is the host and he composes music for his day job, so he’s able to make these epic musical scores to put with these episodes that explain the science of nature!    Links from the Episode: - Subscribe to my newsletter: The Friendly Podcast Recap - The Friendly Podcast Guide Website...

Episode 37: Unlocked with Tracy Wilson 30.08.2022

Tracy Wilson is a serial entrepreneur and gives so many fabulous nuggets of wisdom, while also making me laugh with her fabulous sense of humor.   Links from the Episode: - Tracy Wilson's Website -One of Tracy's favorite episodes: Are You Ready to be a Guest on Other People's Podcasts and Shows?

Episode 36: The Lucy Liu Show 25.08.2022

Lucy Liu is so inspiring! She helps us all realize our amazing potential and helps us make it happen.   Links from the Episode: - Lucy Liu Coaching Website - Episode 1 Introduction: Living Life With Confidence - Get Lucy's ultimate secret to double your confidence in 30 seconds

Episode 35: Duolingo Podcasts 23.08.2022

Duolingo podcasts strive to help English, Spanish and French language learners improve their language listening comprehension, while also having fun and learning about the diverse cultures that speak these awesome languages.   Links from the Episode: - Duolingo Podcasts Website - French Podcast Episode 52: The Making of a Thief - The Rebel Thief, Episode 1 - Spanish Podcast Episode 67: El robo (Th...

Episode 34: Going North Podcast 18.08.2022

Dom Brighton is a bowl full of laughs as he serves up author interviews with questions that keep his guests on their toes.   Links from Episode: - Going North Podcast Website - The Friendly Podcast Guide Website

Episode 33: The Talkative Introvert 16.08.2022

Meliza is a self-proclaimed introvert and the host of The Talkative Introvert. Her podcast is casual conversations about a range of topics.   Links from the Episode: - The Talkative Introvert Website - Season 3, Episode 1: Here's to Being 30 w/ the Besties - The Talkative Introvert on Instagram - The Friendly Podcast Guide Website

Episode 32: Hollywood Unscripted 11.08.2022

Jenny Curtis the host of Hollywood Unscripted takes us behind the curtain of Hollywood and shows us the creative process for some of the amazing people that make Hollywood tick.   Links from the Episode: - FPG Episode 29: Solar - Hollywood Unscripted Webpage - Episode 49: Alfred Molina (The Water Man) - Episode 36: Noomi Rapace (The Secrets We Keep) - Episode 25: Jim Sturgess - Episode 53: D'Arcy...

Episode 31: The Sweaty Penguin 09.08.2022

Ethan Brown, the host of The Sweaty Penguin, talks about why he thinks climate sometimes should be a laughing matter. Links from the Episode: - The Sweaty Penguin Website - Episode 80: Rethinking Environmentalism - Episode 61: Chocolate - The Sweaty Penguin on Patreon

Episode 30: The Anxiety Coaches Podcast 04.08.2022

Gina Ryan is the producer and host of the top 50 Mental Health show on Apple Podcast -The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. Talking about mental health and how to improve your mental health.   Links from the Episode: - The Anxiety Coaches Podcast Website - The Friendly Podcast Guide Website

Episode 29: Solar 02.08.2022

Learn from Jenny Curtis, one of the directors of Solar, about the fabulous cast of characters in the podcast and all of the fun feedback she has gotten about the show. Links from Episode: - CurtCo Media Solar Page - Solar the Podcast on Instagram - Jenny Curtis on Instagram

Episode 28: SexTok with Zibby and Tracey 26.07.2022

Each episode is made up of three anonymously sourced questions from you, the listeners! Zibby reads the questions and Tracey answers them. Tracey ends each episode with a sex tip or sex challenge of the week.   Links from the Episode: - Olive and June Affiliate Link - FPG Episode 25: Moms Don't Have Time To Read Books - SexTokPod Website - Ep. 24: The Affair Special - The ZCast Network

Episode 27: Mommying While Muslim 19.07.2022

Mommying While Muslim seeks to support American Muslim moms and the unique issues we face in a post 9/11 world. In addition to sharing our personal experiences and perspectives, our greatest desire is to learn from and validate our Muslim American sisters, offer support, as well as work together to find solutions and relevant resources for us to help each other thrive. Through this work, the podca...

Episode 26: Circle Round 12.07.2022

Created and produced by parents of young children, WBUR's Circle Round podcast  adapts folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 3 to 103. Each episode explores universal themes like friendship, persistence, creativity and generosity, and ends with an activity that inspires a deeper conversation between children and grown-ups.   Links from Episode: - The...

Episode 25: Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books 05.07.2022

Zibby Owens launched her award-winning, top literary podcast (according to Oprah.com) Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books in 2018. She has interviewed more than 900 authors, including many celebrities (Natalie Portman, Alicia Keys, Lena Dunham), politicians (Hillary Clinton, First Lady Jill Biden), athletes (Andre Agassi), chefs (Christina Tosi, Kwame Onwuachi), notable business leaders (David Rubi...

Episode 24: The Balanced Working Mama 28.06.2022

Dr. Amber Thornton is a clinical psychologist helping moms prioritize their own wellness. Join the Balanced Working Mama herself every week to learn how to better balance your work, motherhood, and wellness. Links from the Episode: - The Balanced Working Mama Website - Episode 75: When Anxiety Shows Up in Motherhood - The Friendly Podcast Guide Episode 9: Routine and Things

Episode 23: The Everyday Style School 21.06.2022

Jennifer is the host of this week's podcast and she makes finding clothes that make you feel good much less overwhelming! Links from the Episode: - The Friendly Podcast Guide on Instagram - Your Everyday Style Website - Episode 51 Finding Your Personal Style - Episode 65 UPDATED! Edit Your Closet Like a Pro - Episode 2 Body Type Basics - Everyday Style with Jen Instagram - Everyday Style with Jen...

Episode 22: Who's Lauren? 14.06.2022

Lauren and Cameron have great conversations and they want to share them with the world. Links from the Episode: - The Friendly Podcast Guide on Instagram - Lift Period Website - Let's Talk About Radishes, Night School, and The Simpsons Episode - Let's Talk About Leaving Your Kids Episode

Episode 21: Anxiety Bites 07.06.2022

This week’s podcast is all about making the struggles of everyday anxiety less taboo and comedian Jen Kirkman does a wonderful job making that happen. Links from the Episode: - Olive and June Affiliate Link - Anxiety Bites Podcast Website

Episode 20: How to Money 31.05.2022

Joel and Matt are best friends who love talking about money while drinking delicious beer. So they created a podcast incorporating both! Links from the Episode: - Olive and June Affiliate Link - How to Money Website

Episode 19: Deep Meaningful Conversations 24.05.2022

Alex Fleksher and Rivki Silver are the hosts of Deep Meaningful Conversations and they explore the topics that impact the lives of frum women through conversations that include candid personal examples, interviews with normal frum women, input from experts in their field, and practical advice. Links from the Episode: - Olive and June Affiliate Link - Mindful Minute YouTube Channel - How Do I Becom...

Episode 18: Math is Figure-Out-Able 17.05.2022

If math had a mascot it would be Pam Harris. She is the host of the podcast I’m talking about this week called: Math is Figure-Out-Able. She and her cohost Kim help teachers learn how to teach math in a way that is easier and more applicable and I am completely here for it. Links from the Episode: - FPG Bookshop.org Account - Math is Figure-Out-Able Website - Episode 55: For Parents: Why All the "...

Episode 17: Smooth Stones 10.05.2022

Smooth Stones is a podcast for moms with angel babies. Amy says, pregnancy and infant loss happens every day to so many people, yet it is still not a comfortable subject in our society. I understand the unique challenges that come with loss, recurrent loss, pregnancy after loss, raising rainbows, sibling grief, and more.  You don’t have to struggle alone anymore.  I can help you see that loss does...

Episode 16: NPR's Up First 03.05.2022

NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes.   Links from the Episode: - Media Bias Fact Check's Page about NPR - Bookshop.org/shop/FPG

Episode 15: Cold 26.04.2022

This week's episode is about Cold a podcast about cold cases that is meticulously researched and quite compelling.  Links from the Episode: - Cold Website - Cold Twitter - Cold Instagram - Cold Facebook - Bookshop.org

Episode 14: Hey, Sister! 19.04.2022

Hey, Sister! is hosted by Carley and Courtney. This Southern sister hosted podcast is filled with straight talkin’ sisterly advice. Links from the Episode: - Hey, Sister Podcast Website - Hey, Sister on Instagram   - Hey, Sister on Facebook - Hey, Sister Favorite Episode: Social Light // Hanalei Gene - Bookshop.org Website

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