Oct 14 2021 7 mins 12
Conflicting advice plagues podcasters. Be yourself, but also follow this exact format, or you won’t have a successful show. Resolving that conflict isn’t easy. But it starts by trusting your talents.
Society whispers at us all the time... no one likes a showoff.
At the risk of offending my late grandmother who was the physical embodiment of that notion, that doesn't really cut it in podcasting.
Today, I'm going to ask a challenging question for you to ponder over the weekend: Are you showcasing your talents on your podcast?
I'm constantly surprised how often this isn't the case, with podcasters credulously following a format or playbook that was developed by someone else, ostensibly to be more successful more quickly.
Let me turn my question into a statement: Don't be afraid to showcase your talents as you podcast.
Unless you are the Übermensch, you are better at some skills over others. Maybe is a natural talent. Or maybe you trained hard to become good. Lean into it!
I suck at interviewing because I’m not a good listener. But I’m a good researcher, so I can come up with weird questions that make for interesting answers, in the rare instance when I do an interview.
So what’s your skill? And how can you lean into it? Do you have an infectious laugh? Let it out! Are you a talented musician? Think about scoring your episodes.
Showcasing your own talents is a much more likely pathway to success than following some arbitrary plan or format that someone else gave you. Especially if thousands of other people are following that same “proven” playbook. There's nothing special about that.
But there is something special about your show. And that's you. So showcase that!
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Support For Abortion Rights
While Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.
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