The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice

A brand is a feeling and so is your podcast. Brands tell a story and when you tell that story with your own voice, it creates a strong emotional connection to your listener. That's what your podcast is doing for you. Through your voice, they get to know you as a person versus reading up on what it is that you do.  In this episode, learn how to convey those emotions and showcase your authority and...

Like computer software, your brain is programmed to keep you safe, but sometimes it's doing its job all too well. One area of that is judgement. When we receive judgement, especially when we use our voice, we have this fear of judgement from ourselves and especially from others. What will they think of me? Will I be perceived as smart and knowledgeable versus weak and not knowing what I'm talking...

There is nothing wrong with having an accent because everyone has an accent based on where you were born, where you grew up, and where you live. It's associated with where you're from. So why are we trying to erase who we are or assimilate into the same accent?  Be you on your podcast and empower yourself to know that you can alter certain sounds or syllables based on your muscles, your tongue, yo...

When it comes to finding the right guest to be on your show, you have to do the legwork of research to see how they fit into your podcast sphere. Who is this person? What do they have to say? And what is their experience and knowledge that they're going to bring to the table for your listener?  Today's episode is going to highlight some really important aspects of how finding "good" guests is inte...

Podcasting can get overwhelming and feel like another full-time job, but in order for you to leverage the podcasting platform, you don't have to have your own show. Instead, be a guest. It's a great way to figure out if having your own show is really for you. So, here's how you can leverage the podcasting space without hosting your own. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Episode 38 - How Human C...

The work of showing up and having a voice can sometimes be draining or overwhelming. There's the anxiety of wondering if we are going to say the right thing or that we don't want to step on other people's toes. Joining me today is Megan Hamilton. She's a speaking, visibility, and confidence coach for women and non-binary people. Megan brings up a lot of useful tips for you to use before you're rea...

Why are there so many different ways to start a podcast? What's the point of each one? And which one should you use on your podcast? Well, no "one answer" is going to be the right answer for you.  So let's dive into some typical ways how you can start each and every one of your episodes on your podcast. Connect with Mary! Leave a voicemail with your feedback at  https://www.speakpipe.com/VisibleVo...

When helping new podcasters launch their podcast, they don't necessarily have to continue working with me. I teach them the ins and outs of how to do it yourself and off they go. But one of the best things I love is being able to continue to work with them on their show with editing or management. This way I get to see their growth from the very beginning stages of an idea to the evolution over mu...

Looking ahead to 2022, we will continue to see a lot of growth in the podcasting industry. Many new shows will come to life as people realize this is the new way to connect. But if you haven't started your podcast yet, this episode is for you.  I'm sure you've been thinking about one for a long time now. Is this really the time? Can you really show up each and every week? The answer is yes. So, he...

Here we are, the end of 2021. This brings me to what I love doing at the end of the year. Resting. And you deserve a break, too! It's not just a time to rest and not think about your podcast, but a time to reflect and to celebrate. We need to celebrate our accomplishments, and the only way we can do that is really take the break. Rest, relax and look back on what we did, because sometimes it doesn...

Storytelling is at the heart of podcasting. Whether you have an interview show creating a scripted podcast or even a solo episode of your own, it's all about being authentic, truthful, and to be confident in sharing your story through your voice. Even though, traditionally, podcasting is an audio-only platform, through our storytelling, we can still feel, smell, and visualize all through how we te...

As a podcaster, we don't have much training on how to be a podcaster but we do have a whole lot of passion and motivation to create something to spread our message. However, I think all podcasters should have a good baseline on how to do a proper interview so you sound better and have less editing to do.  In this episode, I'm exposing the top 4 bad and good interviewing habits I see among podcaste...

A common theme I hear among Podcasters is that we chose podcasting as our medium because we don't have to deal with visuals or video. You can podcast in your pajamas, if you like. We love the virtual space and you don't even have to bother with your hair if you don't want to. That's actually one of my favourite things about it. But more and more, we hear that video is needed as well for anything t...

Most mics can be plug and play for podcasting, but you do need a user guide before you make that investment and to even know how to use it properly for optimal sound. In this episode, let's dive into some general ideas on mic techniques, which mics I would recommend and why, to ultimately have you sound optimal with the mic you're using! Resources mentioned in the episode: If you're in Canada, che...

When you're podcasting, you're always learning. There's always something new to try or new conversations to be had. This learning is a journey of practice and how we don't have to take things so seriously, especially in podcasting when it's meant to be fun. This fun practice means we get to record many episodes, sometimes week in and week out. When you do something long enough, something is bound...

Welcome back to the show! I'm so excited to be back after a nice, long summer break. Did you take a break as well on your podcast? I hope so. I hope you had time to reflect and really examine what you've been doing with your own podcast and making some tweaks along the way just like I was mentioning in the previous episode. It's time to continue on the theme of how to create a more visible voice f...

Sustainable and sustainability are big buzzwords these days, but what does that mean in terms of podcasting? Sustainable podcasting in my mind has to do with your capacity, making sure that your podcast doesn't create burnout for you. Let's take a look at where podcasting fits into your life. Find more secrets at http://www. VisibleVoicePodcast.com/ Email Mary at VisibleVoicePodcast@gmail.com Enga...

Stories are so crucial in the podcasting space. You can be more engaging with your audience when you have a story to share because we all know and love stories; it's how our brain best processes information. So I'm so happy to bring on Tyler Foley, who shares his perspective, through his acting and film and TV world. He's been in that world since he was six years old and is an accomplished film an...

What exactly are show notes and how are they used for your podcast? Although there are many different ways to create show notes and there isn't a "standard" or a one-size-fits-all for all podcasts, I like to think show notes are part of the listener experience. Take a listen to why it's essentially part of the customer service experience! Find more secrets at http://www. VisibleVoicePodcast.com/ E...

Part of having interviews on your podcast, is meeting like-minded people and sharing their stories. Not only is it an intimate way to connect with your listeners, but also to your guests as well! One example is with Kathryn Woods, my guest today. I was introduced to Kathryn when someone we both know thought we'd have lots to talk about since we did very similar work through voice coaching. And boy...

What will podcast monetization look like in the future and is it even really your best move? Have you thought about that? I bet you have. When a lot of people start a podcast, they think, "How am I going to make money from this?" It's all about money. Or is it? In a capitalistic world, we want to make money. But how does a podcast make money? That's one of the leading questions I also get when peo...

I first heard of Hadar Shemesh going down the rabbit hole of looking for new podcasts to listen to and her Influency Podcast caught my eye - or ears in this case. Her passion to have her listeners own their voice was very much aligned with mine and I kept hearing myself say, yes, yes! Agreeing with her content and how her words were very similar to my own passion and values of empower women's voic...

You don't necessarily have to be an extrovert, in order to have an engaging voice or that fear that I'm just an introvert so I speak more meekly and more quietly, and I don't really want to express myself. No, that label of introvert and extrovert doesn't apply to your voice. You have a voice and I want you to use it to have people hear you in your fullest capacity and to share your story. What is...

Speech can either cause some of our biggest social divides or it will bring us all together. One way to create diversity and unity in our speech is found in the value of learning multiple languages. Growing up in a home experiencing more than one language means that you are able to perceive people's speech in different ways. Having grown up with Cantonese being my primary language, yet living in a...

When you feel small or made to feel small, so does your voice. Your voice will shift and sound smaller or quieter. In this episode, I'm sharing my live session from the Extraordinary Asian Women event hosted by Claudia Chan. This was recorded back on January 30th, 2021, yet is still so relevant today. I was so happy that Claudia said I could share my session with you on this podcast because even t...