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| 199: How to Use AI in Your Podcast and Speaking Workflow with Carol Cox | 30 May 2025 | 00:32:11 | |
Where can you use AI to streamline your podcast and content creation, without losing the secret sauce that makes you and your message stand out? If you’re anything like me, you want deeper connections with clients, not just more “content.” But as AI shakes up our creative world, how can we work smarter with AI, while staying true to ourselves and keeping the heart and humanity in our business? Carol Cox is a speaker, podcast host, and self-proclaimed AI evangelist. We talk specifically about where AI fits in podcasting and thought leadership for folks like us. Learn to use AI as a tool for writing proposals and podcast show notes to unlock value in your episode back-catalog. Most importantly, you’ll hear how to keep your content truly yours, not just another generic ChatGPT output. Carol talks tools, workflows, and the voice-cloning experiments she’s using in her business today. You’ll hear what’s working, what feels weird, and where the boundaries are being tested in real time. Chapter Highlights (00:00) How Do You Use AI in Your Business Without Losing Your Humanity? (04:00) Why is Carol Cox an AI evangelist? (05:24) Where Can AI Save You Time in Speaking and Content Creation? (06:48) How to Train AI to Write and Sound Like You (09:15) Concerns about Sharing Your Intellectual Property with AI (12:20) Common AI Mistakes Speakers Make—and How to Avoid Them (13:41) What Makes a Compelling Speaker (16:35) Using AI to Supercharge Your Podcast Workflow and Show Notes (17:42) The Best AI Tools for Podcasters: What’s Worth Paying For (18:43) Turning Your Podcast Library into an AI Knowledge Base (RAG) (20:14) Would You Clone Your Voice with AI? Ethical and Practical Concerns (23:16) Using AI for Smarter Networking and Outreach (27:58) What to Try Next: Your AI Homework and How to Share Your Results CONNECT WITH CAROL COX https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/ DM me if you chat with AI Carol. I want to know what you think! CONNECT WITH JEN Website: https://brassybroad.com YouTube: @BrassyBroadJen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-edds-470351b/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/brassybroadjen | |||
| 198: What is AI Really Costing You When You Hand Over Your Creative Control? | 11 May 2025 | 00:36:37 | |
What is AI really costing you when you hand over your creative control? If you’re a solo or small business owner creating content to grow your business, you already know the pressure to keep up. Between SEO demands, audience expectations, and new AI tools promising shortcuts, it’s tempting to hand over control and “let the robot do it.” But will your audience feel any connection to you when they finally find your content? Or will you sound like everyone else who is letting AI create their content from start to finish? I’m joined by Emily Gertenbach, a seasoned SEO content strategist who’s been writing human-centered digital content since 2010. She’s worked with clients ranging from local agencies to internationally recognized companies, and she’s here to help us make sense of AI’s role in content creation. Emily brings receipts, nuance, and a bit of tough love as we unpack how AI can help and hurt your brand voice, your SEO, and your connection with your audience. This isn’t a doom-and-gloom episode about robots ruining your content. It’s a human-first conversation about how to use AI responsibly while keeping your creative voice at the center. Listen for These Episode Highlights • What happens when a brand’s copy feels “off” • Is your AI-written content quietly tanking your Google rankings over time? • How can you still show up in Google’s top results without gaming the algorithm? Chapters (00:00) Why AI might be costing you more than it saves (03:15) Meet Emily Gertenbach and her mission to humanize SEO (04:07) How does generative AI like ChatGPT work? (05:34) How machine learning is different than generative AI (07:15) The problem with what generative AI creates (09:00) A real-world example of AI harming brand connection (14:48) What happens when Google evaluates AI-written content against quality metrics? (15:24) What Google actually rewards when ranking your content (21:18) Emily’s six human-first elements for long-term SEO success (23:48) Emily’s AI tool recommendations (28:56) Why you should think twice before feeding AI your blog (32:30) How small business owners can use AI responsibly (34:50) Where to connect with Emily and read her blog LINKS, RESOURCES, AND TOOLS MENTIONED https://www.egcreativecontent.com/articles/searcher-hierarchy-of-needs https://www.egcreativecontent.com/articles/dont-use-ai-for-brand-content https://www.clearscope.io – SEO content research and optimization tool https://www.semrush.com – SEO and keyword research tool https://www.notion.so/product/ai – Document organization and internal content search support MEET EMILY GERTENBACH Emily Gertenbach has been creating SEO content since 2010. She’s worked with a wide variety of clients from local agencies tinternationally recognizeded software companies considered to be on the leading edge of user experience and design. Emily understands that, as tempting as it is to try to please the ever-changing Google algorithm, the need for real, humanized content remains constant, which is one of the reasons I’m so excited to be chatting with her about AI and where it fits into SEO and content. CONNECT WITH EMILY GERTENBACH https://egcreativecontent.com – Emily's website and blog CONNECT WITH JEN Website: | |||
| 189: Starting a Podcast for Your Business in 2025 | 27 Dec 2024 | 00:08:05 | |
Starting a podcast for your business this year? A big frustration for small business owners after they start a podcast is that they aren’t seeing “results.” The root is this frustration is caused by a lack of clarity. They didn’t take time in the planning phase to get clear on the purpose of the podcast and how they wanted to use it in their business. In this episode, I’m walking you through the process of using “The 5 Whys” to help you get clear on your podcasting “why.” This is a valuable exercise whether you’re just starting your podcast or you’ve been podcasting for a while and you're ready for a refresh. Get clarity before you do anything. Chapters (00:00) Don’t skip this crucial step in your podcast planning (01:04) The importance of knowing your podcast purpose (03:25) The 5 Whys Exercise
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| 100: Creating Scripts and Segments for Your Podcast | 08 Nov 2017 | 00:05:03 | |
Wings are for football and beer, not podcasting. Don’t “wing” recording your podcast.
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| 99: Should My Podcast Be Seasonal or Episodic? | 07 Nov 2017 | 00:06:20 | |
You can choose to create a seasonal or episodic podcast.
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| 98: How to Pull Audio from a Video to Use in Your Podcast | 06 Nov 2017 | 00:04:10 | |
Learn how to pull audio from a video you've recorded so you can repurpose it for podcasting.
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| 97: Why You Don't Need the $300 Dollar Microphone to Podcast | 05 Nov 2017 | 00:05:28 | |
The most expensive mic isn't always the best mic for the job. Here are some considerations for selecting the right mic for the job.
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| 96: Where Should I Put My Podcast so People Can Discover, Listen, and Subscribe to it? | 04 Nov 2017 | 00:07:26 | |
Where should you share your podcast so people can discover, listen, and subscribe to it? I share my top destination locations in this episode.
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| 95: Stop Asking Your Audience to Subscribe Rate and Review Your Podcast in iTunes - Writing a Better Call to Action | 03 Nov 2017 | 00:04:38 | |
Is asking your listener to subscribe, rate, and review your podcast in Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes) the most effective call to action for both you and your listener? This episode will get you thinking about what you really want your listener to do that will benefit your both.
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| 94: 4 Ways to Become More Disciplined and Productive in Producing Your Podcast | 02 Nov 2017 | 00:10:20 | |
Producing a podcast required discipline and focus. I share four tools that have helped me become more disciplined and focused in my podcast production.
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| 93: The Power of Deadlines for Getting Stuff Done | 01 Nov 2017 | 00:04:14 | |
Deadlines are a master motivator for the unfocused and undisciplined.
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| 92: Brassy Broadcast Season 5 - Why I'm Publishing a Podcast Every Day for the Next 30 Days | 31 Oct 2017 | 00:03:26 | |
Introducing Season 5 of The Brassy Broadcast. I'm publishing a new episode every day for 30 days to share what I've learned along my podcasting journey. I'm participating in National Podcast Post Month. I needed a giant kick in the pants to get me motivated, productive, and accountable. This is an opportunity to share what I've learned along my podcasting journey, and challenge myself to be more productive and consistent. To get the free podcasting course, visit brassybroad.com
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| 86: Stephanie Daily - Founder of Fatherless Daughters | 18 Oct 2017 | 00:29:50 | |
Stephanie Daily, Founder of Fatherless Daughters, joins me for a discussion about grief, specifically grief around losing her father, using her experience to start a non-profit organization to help others with their grief, and the organic growth of her Facebook group Fatherless Daughters.
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| The Basic Broadcast Podcast Series Trailer: New Series - So What? | 21 Dec 2024 | 00:06:28 | |
The Basic Broadcast Podcast series launches on December 27th. So what? In this upcoming series, we are diving into the essentials of podcasting, focusing on clarity, consistency, and connection. These three core elements impact every area of your podcast. Forget about tips, tricks, and growth hacks; this podcast is all about foundational practices and processes from someone who's been in the trenches for over a decade. Expect short no-frills episodes and the occasional song. Are you ready? Watch the podcast in Spotify and YouTube or listen in your favorite podcasting app. Chapters (00:00) The Basic Broadcast new podcast series is coming soon - So What? (01:19) What this podcast series is not (02:56) Podcast format and expectations (05:00) Your first podcasting practice exercise
Connect with Jen Download Your Ultimate Guide to My Favorite Podcasting Tools and Resources Instagram @brassybroadjen https://www.instagram.com/brassybroadjen TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@brassybroadjen https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-edds-470351b/ Twitter @brassybroadjen https://twitter.com/brassybroadjen YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/brassybroadjen Visit The Brassy Broadcasting Company Channel on Apple Podcasts for more shows from Jen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/brassy-broadcasting-co/id6442570108 The Brassy Broadcast on Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Brassy-Broadcast-with-Jen-Edds-Podcast/B08K56267R?
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| 91: The Great Yellowstone RV Adventure: Spooky RV Park Bathrooms, Driving in the Wind, and The World's Largest Truckstop | 06 Oct 2017 | 00:17:42 | |
Beth and Jen recap The Great Yellowstone RV Adventure, share adventures from the road home, and contemplate RV ownership. The latest Live from the Loo song celebrates International Podcasting Day. It was recorded live on Facebook in my parent's RV. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wKy1VwBPBc
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| 90: The Great Yellowstone RV Adventure_Beth Takes Over the Mic to Interview Jens Parents | 01 Oct 2017 | 00:10:52 | |
Meet Jen's parents. Everyone is a little slap happy and silly after a full day of traveling from West Yellowtone down to Ogden, Utah.
Beth gets control of the mic in this episode. Will she let it go, or hang on to it forever? | |||
| 89: The Great Yellowstone RV Adventure: The Tetons, Jackson Hole, Diet, and Planning Potty Breaks | 30 Sep 2017 | 00:21:22 | |
Jen and Beth recap their adventures through Yellowstone and the Tetons down to Jackson Hole. They also share lessons learned about planning, diet, rental cars, and the challenges of no phone or internet service. | |||
| 88: The Great Yellowstone RV Adventure: Missoula to Old Faithful | 29 Sep 2017 | 00:21:00 | |
Jen and Beth recap the adventure from Missoula to West Yellowstone, and the first couple of days spent in Yellowstone. | |||
| 87: The Great Yellowstone RV Adventure Begins in Missoula | 27 Sep 2017 | 00:08:48 | |
Jen and Beth land in Missoula, Montana to begin their great RV adventure to Yellowstone National Park with Jen's parents. This is a quick recap of the flight from Indianapolis and adventures from Day 1 in downtown Missoula. | |||
| 85: Lisa Mitchell on Creativity, Confidence, and Getting Over Yourself | 08 Sep 2017 | 00:51:04 | |
Creativity, confidence, getting over your fears, and finding an encouraging support system are all topics covered as Jen slips into the hotseat, and is interviewed on The People Reading Podcast with Lisa Mitchell. Shout out to Lisa Mitchell for letting me share this little gem of a conversation that originally aired on her podcast.
Links and Resources Mentioned Abigail Adams episode of Ben Franklin’s World
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| 84: Unstoppable with Jennifer Magley | 18 Aug 2017 | 00:47:58 | |
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Subscribe to the Podcast I AM UNSTOPPABLE WHEN I KNOW WHAT I WANT AND WHY This is the mantra of my guest Jennifer Magley Jennifer is a former Division I athlete, coach, author, and speaker. She is also the Founder of Open Gym Indy. Jennifer shares her insight on how and when we become unstoppable. We also talk about how she had to learn to be likable.
Mindset and Creative Flow Operating from the intentional space of creation to get in the creative flow The surprising zen of John Mayer (No, seriously) The vision BILLBOARD is a living document What you think is an obstacle is actually guiding you to receive more from yourself
The Oprah Cruise Why we love Gayle King Gaining an enlightened perspective on work from the cruise staff Bringing her favorite things to Oprah Everything Oprah said, she’s heard from her mom over the last 30 years Learning of Annie Watkins entrepreneurship and activism in Ketchikan, AK
Writing her book Division 1 How female college athletic scandals differ from their male scandals Writing her book Division 1 Exploring the shadows behind the bright lights of college athletics
Links and Resources Brené Brown Part 1: Daring Greatly - Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations (podcast) Brené Brown Part 2: Living With A Whole Heart - Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations (podcast) http://theunconventionalwoman.libsyn.com/tuw-episode-41-8122017 | |||
| 83: What Happened When I Chose to Invest in Myself | 12 Aug 2017 | 00:10:56 | |
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Why Do We Struggle with Investing in Ourselves? I feel like I’ve been bleeding money this summer I’m at that place in my business where I know that if I’m going to grow, and create the life and the business I envision, I’ve got to start investing in myself. Let me be real honest here for a sec, it scares the sh*t outta me. I haven’t made this kind of investment in equipment and self development since I left my corporate day job behind to start my own business. The hardest investment trigger to pull was the investment in myself. Why is that so hard? I don’t think I’m the only one that struggles with this. Can I get an Amen? You can tweet it to me @brassybroadjen.
What Happened When I Invested in Myself
Joining the E-League was definitely the best investment I made this year. This was investing in myself because I want to take my podcasting to the next level. The E-League was started by Elsie Escobar. The E-league included an intense one on one Come to Jesus or in this case Come to Elsie coaching session. I identified some areas I specifically wanted help with in improving, and the she expanded upon those. It wasn’t generic stuff. It was a a deep dive with specifics on what I could improve. That alone was worth the price of admission.
A Community of #WorldClassPodcasters But wait….there’s more…… The bonus gift in all of this was the community that has developed with the other women that also joined the E-League. I now have a community of World Class Podcaster friends scattered around the world! These women are my go to when I want to try out some crazy new idea, get feedback, or maybe just vent a little about my latest podcasting frustration. These are women that are creating and doing the work every day. They are my people. My willingness to invest in myself led me to this community. If you’re thinking about investing in some kind of self development, do it. Give yourself every opportunity to get yourself to the next level. Invest in yourself. You’re worth it.
In My Ears
In my ears this week has been the latest installment of Hardcore History from Dan Carlin. It’s a commitment. This episode is coming in at about 6 hours. Dan Carlin has the ability to suck me into historical events that I didn’t even know existed, and that I was interested in learning about. This dude has a gift for sharing history and keeping me tuned in. | |||
| 82: Shawnee Kilgore | 29 Jul 2017 | 00:36:00 | |
I’m so excited to introduce you to Shawnee Kilgore in this episode! She is an Austin, TX based singer-songwriter living a crowd-funding fairy tale.
In 2014, Shawnee launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund her fourth solo album, A Long and Precious Road. In her video message to potential backers, a tribute to Dylan's Subterranean Homesick Blues, she held up a card that said "I'm learning to ask for help." This vulnerable and honest phrase struck a chord for one particular music fan perusing Kickstarter projects on his rare off time Joss Whedon. Whedon, one of Hollywood's most prominent directors (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, The Avengers) loved Shawnee's music and her voice, and backed the project, taking the first step towards what would become the unlikeliest of creative partnerships.
Insights and Takeaways
Good things happen when you just “DO THE THING” Crowdfunding a project v. ongoing fan support from Patreon Creating a sustainable income with Patreon Flexing our songwriting muscles Why house concerts rock Working on an EP with Joss Whedon
Links and Resources
Shawnee Kilgore and Joss Whedon Back to Eden Shawnee Kilgore is creating a song a week! | Patreon Shawnee Kilgore (@ShawneeKilgore) | Twitter https://www.instagram.com/shawneekilgore/
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| 81: Guitars to Golf Clubs - Female Empowerment for All Ages | 20 Jul 2017 | 00:22:24 | |
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From Girls Rock Camp to the Senior LPGA Championship at The Pete Dye Course in French Lick, IN, it’s been an exciting week of adventure and female empowerment for all ages. We break down our Championship experience in French Lick, and spill the beans on a new podcast coming soon from The Brassy Broadcasting Company.
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| 188: Embracing Alignment and Expanding Your Professional Impact with Amy Woodall and Lindsay Boccardo | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:41:41 | |
This episode reminded me why I started podcasting. It was an opportunity to spend time with two of my most favorite people in the world while sharing them with you. It’s a win for everyone! Amy Woodall and Lindsay Boccardo join me for this episode. They are both returning guests, but it has been more than a minute since we last chatted. You know those people that always make you feel better when you’ve spent time in their presence? That is how I always feel after spending time with these two! They leave me in better shape than they found me, even when I’m already having a fantastic day! I have a hunch they will do the same for you. We are constantly told by the online business “experts” that we need to niche down. Amy and Lindsay are taking a more expansive approach to their podcasts and their work, and it is working for them. They share why they started their podcasts and what keeps them coming back. Spoiler Alert: It’s not big sponsorships and massive download numbers! I intended to talk about podcasting, but as it goes with these two, our conversation goes deeper than just podcasting. We talk about alignment, mindfulness, authenticity, curiosity, playfulness, and of course, and how those things impact our podcast and how we show up. As we wrapped up the episode, I felt inspired, empowered, and reconnected to why I started podcasting. Let's tap into our alignment, embrace mindfulness, live authentically, nurture our curiosity, and sprinkle a healthy dose of playfulness into our lives. Podcasting is not just about the numbers and business strategies. It's about creating a space for connection, authenticity, and clarity. Trust your intuition, follow your heart, and let the conversations flow.
Key Takeaways (01:45) The Power of Mindfulness: Amy reminds us that true growth and leveling come from working on the internal stuff, not the external. (14:22) The Power of Self-Reflection: Amy shares how the fears we project on other people are really telling us something we need to discover about ourselves (17:12) The Importance of Representation in Telling LGBTQ+ Stories: Lindsay reminds us that the story of LGBTQ+ folks doesn’t just end when they come out. It’s ongoing and it’s important to continue to hear these voices and stories. (22:58) Worthiness and Confidence: Amy talks about how our ability to learn, recognize patterns, process, and make shifts that impact our confidence and how we view our worthiness as we grow into ourselves (23:12) Finding Alignment: Lindsay stressed the importance of aligning our thoughts, actions, and values. (33:59) Playfulness Fuels Connection: Lindsay emphasized the magic of playfulness in creating engaging environments and fostering connections. Through laughter and light-heartedness, we can tackle serious subjects and make them more approachable. So, let's loosen up and have some fun.
Links and Resources Connect with Amy https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywoodall/ https://theconscioushabit.com/ https://link.chtbl.com/GPzQcHKy https://highvibetriberetreat.com/
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| 80: Jetty Rae | 23 Jun 2017 | 00:37:26 | |
Jetty Rae talks about recording her latest album Can't Curse the Free in Nashville, choosing her producer, crowdfunding lessons learned, social media, and the power of intention.
Links and Resources Mentioned
Ben Franklin’s World Podcast - Paul Revere’s Ride Through History | |||
| 79: Strategies for Growing Your Audience with Sherry Lynn Lee from 23rd Hour | 16 Jun 2017 | 00:41:48 | |
Sherry-Lynn Lee is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the jazz-pop duo 23rd Hour. We talk about creating an identity, growing an audience on social media, as well as in your own back yard, creating strategic partnerships, and leveraging your success to build momentum.
Creating community
Creating Strategic Partnerships
iTunes Chart Success
Why has success as a musician been historically defined as not having a day job? Why must we choose?
Creating an Experience for Everyone
Links and Resources Mentioned
https://www.facebook.com/23rdHr https://www.twitter.com/twentythirdhour https://www.instagram.com/twentythirdhour https://www.soundcloud.com/23rdHr https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgUjwMHideFEBo_hBqlu1Tg https://medium.com/@twentythirdhour
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| 78: Producers Cut of Mom Knows | 04 Jun 2017 | 00:23:14 | |
This is a companion episode to go along with episode 77. It’s the producers cut. If you haven’t listened to that one, and you want to hear it now, without me piping in with a comment, click HERE, and you will magically be transported there through the inter webs. Don’t forget to come back when you’re done.
I recorded this story using an Audio Technica ATR2100, plugged into my iPhone 6s. There is a USB camera adapter you can use to make it work. I recorded it while sitting in my walk-in closet, the tiniest walk-in closet known to man.
I stripped it down was because I wanted to make a point that you didn’t need $300 microphones and a fancy recording studio to make your art or share your voice.
Constraints breed creativity, and help us make better art. Use the tools that are currently available to you.
Stop using “lack of tools” as an excuse. I was listening to an episode of the Chase Jarvis podcast with Mark Ecko where they talk about this.
Use whatever hand me down phone, gear, laptop, or cassette tape recorder you can get your hands on. Stop making excuses and start recording!
Another constraint that I placed on myself was that I only used music that was available in the Apple Loops that come with Logic Pro X.
The Story Starting Point
I started with “Mom knows” because that seemed like the best place to set the hook in the listeners ears. I wanted to share a very specific moment in time.
I wanted to drop my audience right in the middle of the problem at the beginning. I didn’t feel the need to give a backstory because I knew there were opportunities to sprinkle bits of it in as the story progressed.
Notes on Music
You're just going to have to listen!
Links and Resources Mentioned
Audio Technica ATR2100 Microphone
Lightening to USB Camera Adapter
Chase Jarvis podcast with Mark Ecko
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| 77: Mom Knows - What Happened When I Was Outed to My Parents | 26 May 2017 | 00:11:56 | |
This episode is one of experimentation. Lately I’ve become more interested in narrative style podcasting. The creative soul in me wants more than just an interview show. My vision is to create a hybrid that weaves interviews, stories, and sound design together. It all starts with the story. Today I’m sharing one of mine. This episode is the story only. There is a companion episode that will follow this one. It’s my podcasting nerd version of the director’s cut. I’ll break down the production and share how creative decisions were made. It will also serve as a record for me to consult when I listen back in a year and wonder “why in the heck did I do that there?”. This is a benchmark episode. I’ve chosen to share this story now as we head into PRIDE month. It’s a time of celebration and reflection in the LGBT community. We’ve come a long way thanks to the tireless work of those within the community and our allies. There is still much work to be done, but it’s nice to take a minute to celebrate, and who doesn’t love a fabulous parade. Unfortunately, I know people that still can’t openly celebrate because they are closeted, but it goes much deeper than not attending a parade. They can’t be the fullest most glorious versions of themselves because they have to hide the greatest gift we are given as humans, love. They can’t openly share their LOVE. If you haven’t lived it, it’s hard to imagine. I’ve also come to realize over the years that being out isn’t just about me. It also directly impacts my family and how they navigate their relationship with friends and family. Here’s my short story. I hope that it helps you in some way, or at least shines a little light. | |||
| 76: The Power of Art to Spur Conversations, Action, and Engagement with Elle Roberts | 12 May 2017 | 00:48:54 | |
Elle Roberts and I talk about community engagement, bridging the gap between thinking and doing, and how the insane ideas in the margin of your notebook become actual things.
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| 75: Why You Should Start a S***** Podcast | 28 Apr 2017 | 00:06:32 | |
The audio version of the blog post I mentioned in BB74. Thanks for subscribing! | |||
| 74: D*****, Kitty! (A Story of Failure and Lessons Learned) | 28 Apr 2017 | 00:06:20 | |
The Brassy Broad's Brass Tacks Pod-Class - The FREE DIY course to get you started on your podcasting journey. Podcasting Tutorials Playlist - I'm creating a YouTube library of free podcasting tutorials to help you in your podcasting journey. If you're looking for a podcast producer, have feedback on the episode,or a question about podcasting, email me jen@brassybroad.com Instagram is my jam. Connect with me there for behind the scenes adventures from a curious podcasting musician. I'm @brassybroadjen.
In This Episode I discovered my COLOSSAL PODCAST FAIL when I went to put the show together this week. This is the 6 minute story of what happened and what I learned. This is my first time out creating an NPR inspired podcast with all the bells and whistles. It's my experiment in sound and storytelling.
Resources and Links Mentioned Why You Should Start a S***** Podcast e Story Structure podcast from How Sound My Kingdom for Some Structure podcast from How Sound
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| 73: Leveraging Language, Networks, and Content with Jenn Lisak | 21 Apr 2017 | 00:33:38 | |
Jenn Lisak, Founder of Sapphire Strategy, joins me for a conversation around leveraging language, networks, and content to grow your business.
The Power of Language
Creating the Right Content for Your Audience
Creating a Solid Network
Links and Resources
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| BB72: How I'm Growing My Audience | 14 Apr 2017 | 00:11:24 | |
In this episode I share what I've been doing the past couple of months to grow my audience for the podcast, YouTube channel, and social media.
Highlights and Takeaways
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| 71: Storytelling Radio and Podcasting with Producer Amy Gastelum | 07 Apr 2017 | 00:56:00 | |
Radio producer and podcaster Amy Gastelum chats about producing for radio and podcasting, her experience at the Transom Storytelling Workshop for radio storytelling, and finding time to work on passion projects when you have a job and a family.
Highlights and Takeaways
Links and Resources How Sound podcast
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| 187: Rebecca Anuwen on Reclaiming the Magick Within You | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:49:26 | |
Do you ever feel disconnected from your gifts and the things that truly light you up? Rebecca Anuwen, Host of A Pinch of Magick podcast is here discussing the importance of self-expression and creating something that you love. Rebecca shares how she connects with her intuition and trusts her instincts. We also talk about how she has used podcasting to build a community and unique ways she has been engaging with her audience. We also talk about her latest book, Magickal Knickers and how one intentional decision at the start of your day sets the tone for the rest of the day. Connect with Rebecca Anuwen Connect with Jen Download Your Ultimate Guide to My Favorite Podcasting Tools and Resources Instagram @brassybroadjen https://www.instagram.com/brassybroadjen TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@brassybroadjen https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-edds-470351b/ Twitter @brassybroadjen https://twitter.com/brassybroadjen YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/brassybroadjen Visit The Brassy Broadcasting Company Channel on Apple Podcasts for more shows from Jen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/brassy-broadcasting-co/id6442570108 The Brassy Broadcast on Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Brassy-Broadcast-with-Jen-Edds-Podcast/B08K56267R? | |||
| 70: Getting Out of Your Own Way for Success with Ariel Hyatt | 31 Mar 2017 | 00:44:18 | |
Ariel Hyatt, Founder of CyberPR, shares strategies for getting out of our own way to achieve success.
Highlights and Takeaways
Links & Resources:
Download Ultimate Guide to Music Publicity here for free: http://bit.ly/MusicPR_Guide
OR it's 99 cents on Amazon: http://bit.ly/MusicPR_Ultimate
BB62: Crowdfunding Strategies with Ariel Hyatt Follow Ariel on twitter @CyberPR | |||
| 69: Laura Shanley - Founder of Periods for Politicians on Periods, Politics, and Activism | 24 Mar 2017 | 00:47:18 | |
Laura Shanley, Founder of Periods for Politicians, shares her experience and what she has learned about navigating the waters of social media and activism.
Highlights and Takeaways
Apps and Resources to Help You Get Politically Involved
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| 68: Amy Woodall - Communication Strategies to Navigate the Drama Triangle | 17 Mar 2017 | 00:32:10 | |
Amy Woodall shares communication strategies to help us get out of our own way, manage expectations with upfront contracts, and handle the drama when it shows up. Amy is making a return visit to the show! You can hear our previous conversation in Episode 28 - How to Not Throat Punch Your Bandmates and other Productive Communication Strategies. We keep on the communication track in this conversation. We relate much of the conversation to a band/artist dynamic, but the truths Amy shares can be applied to any other relationship dynamic.
Highlights and Take Aways You've got to have a communication strategy in place Our money weaknesses How our money beliefs weigh on how we value ourselves Getting everyone on the same page about where you provide value JOURNALING!!!! - My favorite Turning head trash into something positive How we act determines how we feel Actions shift our attitudes Fear of Looking Stupid (FOLS) You need a strategy in place when presenting new ideas How the DRAMA TRIANGLE works Agreeing in advance on how to deal with conflict Getting clear on the experience you want to create How PINK turned her into a fan
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| 67: Lisa Mitchell - How to Create Better Outcomes with Better Communication | 10 Mar 2017 | 00:59:44 | |
Body language expert Lisa Mitchell shares insight and stories from her own personal experiences about how to create better outcomes with better communication. Lisa Mitchell is the premier Indianapolis-based communications expert specializing in Body Language and Non Verbal Skills training. She also hosts the Shiny Things podcast, where she teaches you how to use the Science of Body Language to figure yourself out a little and decode the people around you. Lisa takes on digital dating, business communications, and how to be more confident and influential in general. Highlights and Takeaways The repercussions of a lack of awareness What happened after her failed business and marriage Overcoming the scarcity mindset Working through her own limiting beliefs Finding the courage to invest in herself Creating desired outcomes instead of leaving them to chance Taking control of how you show up Positioning yourself for mass impact Resting Bitch Face (RBF) The impact reading Liz Gilbert's Big Magic had on both of us Releasing the fear of judgement The convertible analogy - (this is my personal favorite and biggest takeaway) Calling out the elephant in the room
Links and Resources Big Magic by Liz Gilbert
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| 66: Juliette Reilly - Growing Your Audience with YouTube | 03 Mar 2017 | 00:46:40 | |
Singer-Songwriter Juliette Reilly shares insights into how she has grown her YouTube audience to over 185,000 subscribers as an independent musician.
Highlights and Takeaways How she creates engagement with fans through her videos Strategies for growing her audience to 185,000 plus on YouTube Gear and software used to create her YouTube videos Creating cover song videos based on songs that are being searched on YouTube Sharing personal things from your life creates engagement Finding the balance between what feels authentic and what the audience wants to see Creating a guitar tutorial and lyric video for one of her own songs Why she chose to write music with a positive message Figuring out how to get people to subscribe once they visited her channel
Links Mentioned in the Show Juliett on YouTube
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| 65: New Season Mission - 1000 Voices | 03 Mar 2017 | 00:07:16 | |
The Brassy Broadcast is shifting gears. I share the new show direction, why it's changing, how this benefits you, and the BIG GOAL for 2017!
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| 64: Making Records Season 2 Recap | 26 Dec 2016 | 00:09:18 | |
An overview of topics, guests, and big ideas covered in this season that focused on the art and process of making records.
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| 63: Kira Small - Making a Breakup Record | 07 Dec 2016 | 00:42:12 | |
Kira Small talks about the process of writing and recording her epic breakup record 3 AM, working as a session singer in Nashville, figuring out her own voice as an artist, choosing a producer, and the power of pajamas and manifestation.
Warning: We have potty mouths in this episode.
Visit kirasmall.com to connect with Kira and check out her blog.
How to Get Over a Breakup Flowchart
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| 62: Ariel Hyatt on Crowdfunding | 30 Nov 2016 | 00:38:12 | |
Ariel Hyatt is back in this episode to talk about her new book Crowdstart – The Ultimate Guide to a Powerful & Profitable Crowdfunding Campaign. In this episode, Ariel Hyatt takes us on a deep dive into the world of crowdfunding. We talk about getting creative with your rewards, determining a budget, creating strategic partnerships, and leveraging the relationships you’ve nurtured during the crowdfunding process to promote your record. If you missed our previous conversation, go back and check it out in episode 15. We talk a lot about how we hold ourselves back and how to get out of your own way. Connect with Ariel and download a free sample chapter of Crowdstart at arielhyatt.com
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| 61: Jen's List of Recording Resources | 23 Nov 2016 | 00:09:10 | |
In this episode I share some of my favorite podcasts, websites, and courses to help you move forward in your own recording pursuits. I’ve reached that point in the year where I look back on what I’ve accomplished, what I didn’t accomplish, and what I want to create in the coming year. I don’t know if making a record will show up on my list for 2017, but I know I’m moving closer to that goal. I thought this would be a great time to take a pause from interviews and share some of my favorite resources with you that are moving me forward in that pursuit. Podcasts Walking the Floor with Chris Shiflett Song Exploder with Hrishikesh Hirway The Working Songwriter with Joe Pug Thanks for Giving a Damn with Otis Gibbs Tutorials and Courses
Tweet at me @brassybroadjen and let me know your "go to" resources.
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| 186: Mel Robbins Taught Me This About Podcasting | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:24:54 | |
In addition to giving me tools and practices to living a better life, Mel Robbins is also teaching me about making better podcasts, videos, and social media posts. I’m going to share some practices and tips I’ve picked up from studying her podcast, YouTube channel and Instagram. Who is doing work that inspires you? Who is doing what you want to do? Have you taken the time to actually study what they are doing and how they’re doing it? Here’s what you’ll learn: 00:52 Where to find inspiration 01:23 Why you need to immerse yourself in the work of people doing what you want to do 03:38 Why does Mel Robbins resonate with so many people? 05:25 What is your north star? 07:49 My biggest struggle as a content creator 08:40 Are you doing this on Instagram or are you missing out? 09:50 What you should be doing right now, even if you aren’t repurposing your content 10:20 Why this episode is a masterclass in podcasting 12:25 T he number one reason I’ll stop listening to a podcast 14:14 What totally sucked me into this podcast episode 14:54 How to increase podcast downloads from your back catalog of episodes 15:13 How she sets the hook for a story 15:38 How do you build engagement and community with your audience? 16:05 How she gets us to come back after the commercial break 17:00 How to create tension in your episode and why you need it 17:15 The Magic of “Say more about that….” 17:58 How to get your audience to listen all the way to the end of the episode 18:40 How to get your listener to come back for more 19:16 Four elements you should be including in your episode 20:12 Getting the most out of your YouTube description and podcast show notes 22:49 How to get listeners to share your episode
Podcast Episodes Referenced https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-30 Get Your Ultimate Guide to My Favorite Podcasting Tools and Resources here: Podcasting Tools and Tips YouTube Playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRkaDP5-vvy0w2jwcAFqGFb3K2dSjJecv
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| 60: AG - Lessons for Music Production and Life | 16 Nov 2016 | 00:18:36 | |
I chat with music producer AG about her approach to music production, as well as overcoming some of the issues we face as women in any industry. AG is a triple threat She has been producing, songwriting and engineering music since the age of 15. After graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, AG relocated to Los Angeles and began to make her mark as one of the few female producers in the industry. Her unique blend of diverse musical influences include M83, Peter Gabriel and PJ Harvey, has led to extensive network TV exposure, popular television commercials, and feature films. Most recently, AG produced Ciara’s cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black” for Lionsgate’s new vampire killer movie The Last Witch Hunter. Rolling Stone Magazine describes the song as, “a syrupy, mesmerizing slow-burner.” AG’s music has been featured in countless TV shows and feature films including Pretty Little Liars, The Leftovers, Grey’s Anatomy, and Gossip Girl. To learn more about AG, visit her website byaginc.com. My biggest takeaways from this conversation were not so much about making music as they were about some of the universal challenges that we face as women. Things like feeling like you need to be overqualified for a job before you actually think you can do it. We talk specifically about how she conquered that BS that we tell ourselves. | |||
| 59: Making Records with Jennie DeVoe | 09 Nov 2016 | 00:42:28 | |
Jennie DeVoe returns to The Brassy Broadcast to talk about making records. In this episode we talk about working with a producer, the pre-production phase, sticking to your vision, and so much more. The last time she was on, she shared so many secrets to her success that I had to break it into two episodes. Go back and listen to those episodes if you missed them. http://brassybroadcast.libsyn.com/11-jennie-devoe-why-you-need-to-learn-the-business-pt-1 http://brassybroadcast.libsyn.com/12-jennie-devoe-stop-apologizing-when-charging-for-your-art Jennie and Jen performing "Redeeming" Live from the Loo To connect with Jennie and learn more, visit jenniedevoe.com
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| 58: Music Producer Catharine Wood Talks Mixing, Mastering, and Production | 02 Nov 2016 | 00:51:00 | |
Jen chats with Catharine Wood, owner and producer at Planetwood Productions about working with corporate clients as well as singer-songwriters, what the pre-production phase of recording looks like for her, how she prefers to receive the tracks she is going to mix or master, and tips for prepping to go into the studio. In 2000, she began producing, singing, mixing and writing on projects and, after graduating #1 in her class from Full Sail's Los Angeles Recording School in 2005, added mastering to her professional offering. From 2005-2007 Wood engineered at Play Studios in Santa Monica (national and international commercial campaigns -- including the first iPhone commercial, the Geico "Caveman" campaign, all of the original Apple iPod "Silhouette" commercials, the Priceline "Negotiator" William Shatner campaign, Netflix, and hundreds of other highly visible campaigns -- which included engineering on Voice Over for Keifer Sutherland, William H. Macy, legends like Dick Van Dyke and many more). In Spring of '07 Wood made the full-time shift to freelance engineering, music composition, production and post production. In 2012 Catharine was invited to join the Los Angeles Recording School's Recording Arts Program Advisory Committee. The select committee determines the curriculum of the school and its degree programs. Additionally, Wood was invited by The Recording Academy into the Producers & Engineers Wing as a GRAMMY® Voting Member. She is a Voting Member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the former Hollywood Manager and Director of Southern California for the West Coast Songwriters organization and a proud, professional member of The Society of Composers & Lyricists. In 2016, Catharine Wood was elected to the Board of Directors for the California Copyright Conference. As a songwriter, Wood is the recipient of Nine (9) Honorable Mentions from the BILLBOARD WORLD SONG CONTEST and currently endorses Audio-Technica, A-Designs pro audio and SJC Custom Drums. Wood's custom composition projects include a commissioned theme song for ESPN's "Viernes de Combates" airing on ESPN Deportes. Her original compositions can be heard on NBC, CBS, BBC, CTV and many more. Wood's specialties include: artist producing, music mastering, mixing, vocal recording, drums recording, audio post production, music composition & production for film+tv. Connect with Catharine Wood and learn more at planetwoodstudios.com. | |||