Welcome, fellow pod nerds, to another episode of Pod Savvy Guide. Today, Steph, your pod-savvy guide, dives into a familiar feeling for many creators: imposter syndrome in podcasting. Steph shares her journey through early challenges, from technical mishaps to navigating intimidating interviews, and explores how overcoming these experiences shaped her confidence in podcasting.

Key Moments and Lessons:

• First Interview Nerves: Steph recalls her first interview with someone she admired, feeling overwhelmed by the setup and the stakes. Yet, through pushing past the anxiety, she realized that growth happens on the other side of discomfort.

• Learning Through Mistakes: From early audio issues to repetitive questions, Steph reflects on these moments as learning experiences that ultimately improved her skills. Every misstep became a lesson, reinforcing that mistakes are part of the journey.

• From Hobby to Career: When she started a real estate podcast for her dad’s business, Steph felt the pressure of working on something with professional stakes. Yet, this challenge helped solidify podcasting as an essential part of her life and career.

• Building Community: Starting the Utah Podcast Coalition was a huge leap. Despite feeling out of her depth, Steph found support in a community of podcasters who inspired her to see her strengths and keep pushing forward.

Encouragement for Fellow Podcasters:

Steph’s message is simple: imposter syndrome shows up when you’re growing. Each moment of self-doubt is a sign of progress and learning. Whether you’re just starting out or diving into a new aspect of podcasting, keep going. You have something unique to offer, and only you can share your voice in your own way.

Takeaways:

• Every podcaster faces imposter syndrome: You’re not alone.
• Mistakes are valuable lessons: Each mishap teaches something essential.
• Push through the discomfort: Growth happens beyond your comfort zone.
• Build connections: A supportive community can be a powerful motivator.

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Hey, Pod Nerds! It’s your Pod Savvy Guide, Steph, here, and today I’m sharing my favorite editing tool for in-person audio and video—Descript! This platform has seriously transformed my editing process, taking me from hours of cutting out filler words to getting it done in a fraction of the time. If you’re ready to save time on editing, boost your podcast quality, and discover a tool that makes editing as simple as deleting text, this episode is for you!

Episode Highlights:

1. Why Descript is a Game-Changer
   "Back when I started my podcast in 2017, editing could take up to 8 hours per episode! Descript cuts out the filler words and helps me edit audio and video in less time than ever."

2. Key Features of Descript

   • Text-Based Editing: Edit by working directly with the transcript—just delete text, and it’s gone from the audio or video!
   • Overdub: Seamlessly add or correct dialogue in your own voice.
   • Studio Sound: Enhance audio clarity by reducing background noise, even if your recording conditions weren’t perfect.

3. Follow Along with the Screen Share
   Not watching the screen? No worries! You can pause and come back when you’re ready to see Descript in action. I’ll be sharing a screen demo to walk you through its features live.

4. Challenge: Give Descript a Try!
   Try Descript out and see if it transforms your editing process. Whether you’re editing podcasts, videos, or tutorials, this tool has everything to make editing faster and easier.

Takeaway:
Descript makes editing as simple as editing a document, with powerful tools for creating polished, professional content. Try it out, and see how much time it saves!

Final Thoughts:
So, Pod Nerds, give Descript a try and let me know how it goes! This episode is all about leveling up your editing skills. Until next time, keep creating, keep learning, and I’ll catch you on the next episode of Pod Savvy Guide!

Hey, Pod Nerds! In this episode of Pod Savvy Guide, Steph takes a deep dive into the world of video podcasts, discussing the platforms, benefits, and trends behind why more people are watching podcasts than ever before. If you’re on the fence about adding video to your podcast, Steph’s insights on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts will help you decide if it’s the right move for you. As a self-proclaimed audio purist, Steph shares her own journey into video podcasting, surprising stats, and tips for making the transition smoothly.

Key Highlights:

Steph’s Video Podcasting Journey

As an audio-focused creator, Steph was hesitant to venture into video. But stats revealing a growing audience for video podcasts nudged her into exploring platforms like Spotify and YouTube. Her business, Reminisce Audio, was built around audio-only, making this new venture into video podcasting a significant change.

The Big Platforms: Spotify and YouTube

Spotify: Steph explains how posting video podcasts to Spotify through Spotify for Podcasters has become user-friendly. Spotify viewers can watch directly in-app, providing a seamless experience.

YouTube: As the most popular video platform, YouTube attracts a huge audience for podcasts, especially among younger listeners. Steph discusses how YouTube’s visual nature and in-the-room vibe make it ideal for engaging video podcast content.

Apple Podcasts and Video Content

Apple Podcasts has reintroduced video support, but it’s not compatible with video uploaded through Spotify for Podcasters. Since Steph mainly uses Spotify for Podcasters, she’s sticking with Spotify and YouTube for now but may explore Apple in a future episode.

Benefits of Posting on Both Platforms

Posting on both Spotify and YouTube maximizes reach and visibility. Spotify provides a direct way for podcast listeners to engage with video, while YouTube’s searchability expands access to new audiences already interested in video content.

Encouragement for New Video Podcasters

Steph understands the hesitation around video, especially for audio-focused creators. Her advice? Give it a try! She shares how adding video increased her audience’s engagement and encourages others to see if it works for them.

Takeaway:

Video podcasting is here to stay, with more audiences choosing to watch rather than listen. Whether it’s Spotify’s user-friendly integration or YouTube’s broad reach, video offers new ways to connect with listeners.

Final Thoughts:

Steph leaves listeners with a challenge to try video podcasting for themselves, offering practical tips to get started and encouraging feedback on what platforms work best for their audience.

Join Us Next Week:

Stay tuned for more tips and insights on making your podcasting journey as smooth and successful as possible!