CONVERSATIONS
Behind the Mic: Step Into Your Podcasting Power
In this special live episode of the HAYVN Hubcast, guest host Penny Goffman sits down in front of a LIVE HAYVN audience with podcasters Emily Roberts, host of The Big Move, and Nathalie Carpenter, host of All Over Again, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to start, grow, and sustain a podcast.
The conversation goes beyond microphones and downloads to explore the personal and professional sides of podcasting. Emily and Nathalie share how their shows began, how their approaches have evolved, what they’ve learned from mistakes, and why building a successful podcast doesn’t require having everything figured out from day one.
Key Points
- Start before everything feels perfect.You don’t need the perfect branding, equipment, or plan before launching. Starting gives you the opportunity to learn, adjust, and grow.
- Let your podcast evolve.Emily and Nathalie both shared how their shows have changed over time. Small steps, experimentation, and even pauses can help clarify a podcast’s purpose and direction.
- Think beyond the podcast itself. A podcast can become part of a larger brand, business, or community. Brand partnerships, sponsored content, and live events can create opportunities for growth and revenue.
- Get help where you need it. Audio, video, design, and technical production don’t have to be handled alone. Outsourcing the right tasks allows hosts to focus on conversations, guests, and content.
- Learn from what doesn’t work.Technical failures, mismatched guests, and disappointing episodes are part of the process. Both Emily and Nathalie emphasized using those experiences to improve the next interview, recording, or opportunity.
Penny’s conversation with Emily and Nathalie shows that there’s no perfect formula for creating a podcast. What matters is starting, learning, adapting, and continuing to build. A podcast can evolve alongside its host, audience, business, and life. The mistakes, pivots, technical mishaps, pauses, and unexpected opportunities are all part of the process.
Most importantly, you don’t need to have the final version of your podcast figured out before you begin. Start with the next small move, stay connected to why you’re doing it, and give yourself room to grow into what’s next.
Connect with Emily
Connect with Nathalie
Connect with Penny
See Related Episodes
Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to HAYVN Hubcast now!
