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Ever get the feeling that everyone you see has a podcast? Seems that way. Most of them last a few episodes and run out of steam. Some have been around long enough to re-imagine themselves and what they're about. Gritty Birds is one like that. Our guest today makes that podcast. Her name is Jeni Wren Stottrup. You may also know her as a singer and composer Jeni Wren. She also operates the Podcast Forum and assumes her role as a podcast coach. We'll find out all about all of those roles and where the name Gritty Birds came from. Jeni has been through a lot in the past couple of years, as we all have. Find out what she's found on the other side.
Jeni Wren Strottrup is a creative. That comes with a lot of things ranging from being exquisitely detailed to sometimes scattered; thriving off a full inbox with tasks perpetually nearing completion. Those traits have led to great creations for Jeni such as Gritty Birds and the Podcasters' Forum which is where Jeni helps small business owners and entrepreneurs create a strong, effective mindset and voice through the power of podcast and video. Now comes Gritty Birds 2.0 which has recently (re)launched and is a free podcast resource for you to focus on creating.In this episode, you will hear how and why Jeni got into podcasting. A confessed fan of public radio, she wanted to parlay her podcast work on to the airwaves. She eventually did find her way on to XRAY-Radio 91.1, a community station in Portland where she produced shows. Jeni is also a singer and performer. Thanks to those who have supported the show!PromosuiteMegatraxSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This is our 200th episode celebration and we had lots of fun including: Demonstrating various audio effects including flanging, phasing, chorus, reverb and delay. Enjoying audio clips sent in by the following listeners congratulating/roasting with the WORST sounding audio they could muster! (for fun, of course): Andy Wang, Brad Hargis, Bryan Entzminger, David DeVilbiss, Ed Sullivan, Jeni Wren, Martin Dürr, Ralph M. Rivera and Thomas Cumings. And bonus horrible audio of me congratulating/"trolling" Bandrew Scott (Podcastage) when he reached 200k subscribers on YouTube this past August. A raw 4-minute uninterrupted clip of Barry chatting with me in my podcast studio in New Jersey in 2013!!! So many fans have been waiting to hear some raw Barry audio ;) A song you've never heard from the band Tourbook, whose songs I use for my regular intro and outro music. This song is called Years. Big Thanks to each and every listener for being a part of 200 fun episodes! DID YOU KNOW........We exist for the purpose of helping you, so please comment below with any questions or remarks. We appreciate you listening. Want to Start a Business or Have a Career as a Podcast Producer/Engineer? Listen and Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, TuneIn, Android, RSS, Email
How can you reach me? Email me. Facebook me. Instagram me. Vox me. Want to work with me? CLICK HERE Did you love this episode? Share it with a friend!!! From recording music to recording podcasts! Jeni discusses many essential challenges in the podcast world, including overcoming personal anxiety and career demands, balancing all aspects of podcast production with your personal life, and the importance of developing and streamlining organizational routines in order to maximize how you spend your time while creating, editing, and marketing your podcast. Jeni did try dating after this recording, but recently let me know she is taking another romance break. (Sorry, guys!) Highlights: How Jen began her podcasting journey and how she overcame anxiety and financial challenges in order to do so. Accessing grants to help with costs associated with podcasting Why Jen developed Podcast Portland and how she aims to help others in the field. Why editing takes so much time and why developing a solid organizational routine is important to any podcast host or production company. How Jen's editing routine has changed overtime. Why podcast production takes so much time and the importance of developing a fair price structure for the time that you put in. How production of your podcast will evolve and change over time, and why we all need to RELAX. The steps every podcast professional should take to market your podcast. Why it's important to move beyond Facebook! The importance of considering (and balancing!) production time and marketing! Why your podcast should involve and engage your community. How podcasting affects your relationships and personal life. How Jeni deals with what she considers to be the biggest challenges and personal struggles of podcasting. Feel free to use these hashtags to share your thoughts with me on socials. #podcasterssupportingpodcasters #justpodcasting One more notes about this series. I plan on experimenting with it while making it work FOR ME. From time to time, things may be different, go a bit wacky or even sideways, so your feedback will help me (and my lovely team) learn, grow and craft something that serves you, dear listener. Mentioned: Gritty Birds Podcast Editing Podcast Movement Info on Applying for Grants from the NEA XRay.Fm Wavve.co Videos (Audiograms) iZotope Plug-ins & Tools (RX, Neutron, Ozone) Waves Plug-ins Affiliate Links used whenever possible. Podcasting is expensive. Use the links to support our mission. The technical thing I learned from this episode: Turn down the gain. Also, Squadcast's meter isn't very accurate (but they are always improving things, so it will come, I'm sure). Cat in this episode: Fat Round Personal Podcasting Pain Point: Making sure the levels were right. My squeaky chair. And Jeni and I were both fidgety. Sorry! Meet The Guest (In her own words!): Website: www.grittybirds.com I am a podcast producer and artist in Portland, Oregon. After years in the music industry as an award winning vocalist, my including Kickstarter funded 2013 EP North Star, as a music writer for Portland Mercury and Media Sponsorship Coordinator of Non Profit PDX Pop Now! I started the Gritty Birds Podcast, a narrative music podcast exploring the stories behind artist’s in the industry today. The show has been funded with sponsorships, including with partner station XRAY.FM, grants and a Kickstarter. In the last year I launched community advocacy group Podcast Portland and launched a Podcast Editing and Production Company, Gritty Birds Podcast Editing while working full time in audio tech and sales at Guitar Center. A BIG THANK YOU! Thank you to all the people who made this series possible: My loving, supportive family, my incredible Ya Ya Podcasting Team and the podcasters who were so generous with their thoughts, feelings, experiences and time. And thank you to my clients who always inspire me, my The Good, the Bad and The Yetis (you know who you are), Elsie Escobar and her E-League Alum and my the supportive communities of podcast editors: Podcast Editors Cub & Just Busters: Female Podcast Editors. P.S. I have been using HelloCast (currently in beta) for this show's workflow... they are NOT a sponsor, but I LOVE how easy they've made putting my show together. All the non audio elements are in 1 place (including files!!!) and I can easily track where in the process an episode is... from IDEA to RELEASED. So, THANK YOU HELLOCAST for knowing how I think and designing an app to organize me. :)
Jeni Wren, a soulful, jazzy singer-songwriter from Portland, United States, took the time to talk with What's your Story about her ambitions in music. Since Christmas she changed the way she handles Social Media, and we're one of those first contacts internationally. There was a big issue in the States for the art funding, but Jeni was lucky to be in a community, where they are really supportive for arts. We talk about the difference for music appreciation in the States and in Europe, but also where inspiration comes from, who her idols are. We were both chatty, so be prepared, relax, and take some time to get to know Jeni, this wonderful woman!
Jeni Wren, a soulful, jazzy singer-songwriter from Portland, United States, took the time to talk with What's your Story about her ambitions in music. Since Christmas she changed the way she handles Social Media, and we're one of those first contacts internationally.There was a big issue in the States for the art funding, but Jeni was lucky to be in a community, where they are really supportive for arts. We talk about the difference for music appreciation in the States and in Europe, but also where inspiration comes from, who her idols are.We were both chatty, so be prepared, relax, and take some time to get to know Jeni, this wonderful woman!
Jeni Wren, a soulful, jazzy singer-songwriter from Portland, United States, took the time to talk with What's your Story about her ambitions in music. Since Christmas she changed the way she handles Social Media, and we're one of those first contacts internationally.There was a big issue in the States for the art funding, but Jeni was lucky to be in a community, where they are really supportive for arts. We talk about the difference for music appreciation in the States and in Europe, but also where inspiration comes from, who her idols are.We were both chatty, so be prepared, relax, and take some time to get to know Jeni, this wonderful woman!
Kyle & Chris host another special live show! This time they talk about the MANY reboots and remakes of Tim Burton with guest Jeni Wren of the Gritty Birds Podcast. Recorded at Alberta Street Pub in Portland, Oregon and released on the Rivercity Podcast Federation.
Today on the podcast we have Jeni Wren Stottrup. We get to know Jeni and learn all about her podcast Gritty Birds she takes us on a deep dive of why she started it, what she has learned and where she hopes to take it. We also get to know Jeni better and learn about her musical projects, landing in Seattle then moving to Portland and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!Featured music:"Don't Call it Love" by Jeni Wren off North Star EPFind out more here: http://grittybirds.com/You can find, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Google Play Music, Stitcher Radio and Spreaker for Android.Please support the podcast, donate! Click the paypal button on the side bar.Like and share the facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/wordonthestreetpodcast/ Special note: December 16th 2016 Skylark Cafe West Seattle, theZim & Arock, C-Leb & The Kettle Black, Mts. & Tunnels, and Kimo Muraki https://www.facebook.com/events/1793490234267992/
Jeni Wren & Akila on WTTN 2014
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