Podcast appearances and mentions of monica rivera

Entrevistamos a la flamante subcampeona de Europa con el conjunto nacional junior de rítmica, Claudia Mariño. Hablaremos también con su entrenadora en el Club Stroke, Lorena Cortina. Conocemos a una de las jugadoras del Grupo Gaitero Rodiles, María Casado que ha jugado su tercera fase de ascenso a Primera Futsal. Y conversamos con una mujer que ha pasado por todos los estamentos del hockey hierba: jugadora, entrenadora, árbitra internacional, manager arbitral y directiva de la federación, Monica Rivera.

Certain populations are disproportionately affected by neurological diseases, including Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases. A lot of work remains to be done to improve brain health outcomes and promote healthy brain aging across the lifespan, particularly for minoritized, underrepresented populations. Including participants from diverse backgrounds in research helps ensure that the results from studies and clinical trials in the field are valid, generalizable, and representative of all individuals affected by these diseases. In this episode, Dr. Monica Rivera-Mindt discusses brain health inequities in neurodegenerative diseases, her work using culturally informed community-engaged research methods to improve representation in research studies, important gaps in the literature, lessons learned from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) Diversity Task Force that could be applied in Parkinson's disease research, and more. Monica is Professor of Psychology, Latinx studies, and African and African American studies at Fordham University, and she has a joint appointment as Professor of Neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She is also a board-certified neuropsychologist.This podcast is geared toward researchers and clinicians. If you live with Parkinson's or have a friend or family member with PD, listen to The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast. Hear from scientists, doctors and people with Parkinson's on different aspects of life with the disease as well as research toward treatment breakthroughs at https://www.michaeljfox.org/podcasts.

Certain populations are disproportionately affected by neurological diseases, including Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases. A lot of work remains to be done to improve brain health outcomes and promote healthy brain aging across the lifespan, particularly for minoritized, underrepresented populations. Including participants from diverse backgrounds in research helps ensure that the results from studies and clinical trials in the field are valid, generalizable, and representative of all individuals affected by these diseases. In this episode, Dr. Monica Rivera-Mindt discusses brain health inequities in neurodegenerative diseases, her work using culturally informed community-engaged research methods to improve representation in research studies, important gaps in the literature, lessons learned from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) Diversity Task Force that could be applied in Parkinson's disease research, and more. Monica is Professor of Psychology, Latinx studies, and African and African American studies at Fordham University, and she has a joint appointment as Professor of Neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She is also a board-certified neuropsychologist.This podcast is geared toward researchers and clinicians. If you live with Parkinson's or have a friend or family member with PD, listen to The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast. Hear from scientists, doctors and people with Parkinson's on different aspects of life with the disease as well as research toward treatment breakthroughs at https://www.michaeljfox.org/podcasts.

Wine: Parra Wine Co, Tomalo Frío In this powerful episode, Jessica sits down with Monica Rivera, a personal brand strategist, speaker, and podcaster who empowers mid-career professionals and entrepreneurs to overcome self-doubt and amplify their impact. Monica opens up about her journey of losing all her biological family by age 23 and how she fought through survival mode to turn her dreams into reality. As a proud Latina from The Bronx, Monica shares her insights on building authentic personal brands rooted in values and story, helping her clients stand out and command stages. Key Takeaways Personal Branding Essentials: The importance of authenticity and storytelling in building a personal brand. Overcoming Self-Doubt and Adversity: Monica's story of resilience and how it shaped her approach to life and business. Commanding Stages & Platforms: Tips for becoming a captivating speaker and engaging podcast guest. Monica's Journey: How Monica transitioned from survival mode to thriving in her career, becoming a sought-after speaker at TEDx, The New York Times, and Podcast Movement.  Website: https://www.youwannadowhat.com/  Instagram Join the Conversation: Follow us: Stay connected with Wine & Chisme on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Threads. Subscribe: Don't miss an episode! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Today, we are incredibly excited to be sharing our new feature on the Sparked podcast, Career Transformation Stories. We've invited guests to share inspiring stories of their career change from reimagining the work they're currently doing so it feels so much more alive, to leaving behind unfulfilling jobs to find or create new, more inspired, energized, purposeful, meaningful and joy-filled paths. And we're exploring how their Sparketype has played a role in this journey. It's all about how to transform work into one of the best parts of your life.  In this Career Transformation Story, I'm joined by Monica Rivera. Monica is currently a podcaster, speaker, consultant, and brand expert who found herself at a fateful crossroads. Despite skyrocketing success in the marketing in a large company, and at a remarkably young age, an itch for something more stirred within.     Through a series of experiments like launching her very first passion podcast, Monica began peeling back layers of limiting beliefs. She uncovered her resonant path - constantly learning, sharing wisdom, and helping others confidently tell their personal stories. Which makes perfect sense, because her Primary Sparketype® is Sage, Shadow is Maven, and ANTI Sparketype® is Essentialist. On this candid journey, Monica had to navigate both inner obstacles of doubt, and outer pressures to conform. You'll hear how her experiences shaped an early drive for financial security that couldn't be ignored, yet also forged the courage to start truly listening to her heart's callings. And if you'd like to share your career transformation story on the Sparked podcast, to inspire others who may be feeling stuck or unsure about their own career paths, we encourage you to apply to be a guest and check out the form in the show notes. Because we believe that everyone deserves to find fulfillment and purpose in their work. To apply, please check out this form. We can't wait to hear from you! ABOUT YOUR HOST: Jonathan Fields Jonathan is a dad, husband, award-winning author, multi-time founder, executive producer and host of the Good Life Project podcast, and co-host of SPARKED, too! He's also the creator of an unusual tool that's helped more than 850,000 people discover what kind of work makes them come alive - the Sparketype® Assessment, and author of the bestselling book, SPARKED. More on Sparketypes at: Discover Your Sparketype | The Book | The Website Presented by LinkedIn.

Monica Rivera is a first-generation Latina from NYC who is a marketing professional, business coach and keynote speaker. After 15 years in Corporate America, she was feeling stuck. She devoured a plethora of self-help books and watched dozens of TED Talks looking for an answer, but every time an expert encouraged her to "follow your passion," she felt worse.A self-proclaimed multipotentialite, she used to think something must be wrong with her because she couldn't settle on ONE thing. In 2017, she launched a weekly podcast called YOU WANNA DO WHAT!? after deciding that NO ONE is just one thing. We are layered, complex, fickle and creative. We are full of dreams, ideas, and goals.For years, Monica lost sight of hers, but now she's here to help you see success beyond a job title and a paycheck. Storytelling connects us and her signature approach comes down to giving professionals permission to pursue their personal goals through relatable stories and practical solutions. You can follow Monica on Instagram & LinkedIn.This week, Monica shares her journey of coping with loneliness & healing from profound loss. She talks about her experience of losing her entire family as a teenager & how she initially dealt with grief and loneliness. She discusses the importance of addressing grief and creating safe spaces for ourselves and others to express heavy emotions.Monica also shares practical strategies for coping with loneliness, such as curiosity, exploration, and becoming your own best friend. She emphasizes the importance of taking action and making peace with the past in order to thrive.Key Takeaways:Addressing grief and creating safe spaces for ourselves and others to express heavy emotions is important for healingCoping with loneliness involves curiosity, exploration, and becoming your own best friendTime does not necessarily heal all wounds, but it can dull the sharp edges and bring acceptanceSharing your story should come from a place of healing and internal readiness, not external validationTaking action and making peace with the past are key to navigating triggers and overwhelmIf you're someone who is currently dealing with loss, grief and struggling with feelings of loneliness, this episode is a must listen.Share this podcast & leave a rating + review on Apple. New episodes premiere every Tuesday.Follow me on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & YouTube!Get your free copy of The Thrive Guide!Visit my website to stay up-to date.Sponsors:BetterHelp®— Get professional support when you need it. Receive 10% off your 1st month with my sponsored link!

Part 2 - Monica Rivera, Chief of Stakeholder Engagement & Organizational Change Management at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, joins Dwayne Henry to discuss reports of companies and third-party entities employing predatory practices to take advantage of Veterans and their survivors and discuss how Veterans can secure their toxic exposure benefits as well as the resources available to help file claims.  

Monica Rivera, Chief,  VA Stakeholder, and Organization Change Management comes on with information that will help prevent scams and other frauds perpetrated on veterans and their families. She gives a specific number to call at the VA to verify any calls you might get and also information on contacting the VA when you feel fraud is present. Finally, she gives information on identifying scams and warning flags. Listening in could save you thousands of dollars. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host William (Bill) Hodges at bill@billhodges.com

In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Monica Rivera; Curious Storyteller, Speaker & Podcaster. Monica's electric personality and passion for everything she does has pushed her outside of her comfort zone and into a life she loves. As a first-generation Puerto Rican/Cuban American, she was raised to believe a stable, dependable job was success. After several years of living that life, she started podcasting in her free time to fill the creative void she was experiencing in her professional life. We discuss her transition from her stable career to the NPR experience that changed her path forever.

 “I was just really tired of feeling like I was rinse and repeat in this corporate job, and not doing anything else.” – Monica Rivera During Season 9 Episode 3 of WinHers United the podcast Monica Rivera, CEO of You Wanna Do What? and Slow AF Run Club, talks to us about taking a pause when needed to ensure we are going in the direction we wish to go, how pivoting can help you gain clarity, and honing in on your niche. She also shares insight on imposter syndrome, the value of therapy, not waiting to enjoy life.   Episode Highlights (3:44) Monica starts off by telling us about her employee to entrepreneur transition (7:51) Monica talks about the importance of taking an assessment of your life to determine where you are and where you want to go (9:39) Monica gives us more insight into her businesses (14:58) Monica discusses the benefits she experienced from pivoting in her entrepreneurial endeavors (16:33) Monica provides a three step strategy to help aspiring or current entrepreneurs narrow down their niche (22:05) Monica shares marketing advice that every entrepreneur should know   (26:43) Monica tells us a few of her favorite mindset hacks (34:57) Monica talks about her view of imposter syndrome and how it stopped her from moving forward in the past (39:39) Monica gives us a strategy to combat imposter syndrome (42:56) Monica discusses two of her favorite personal development strategies (48:46) Monica shares some of her self-care practices with us (52:16) Monica offers advice for figuring out what self-care practices work for you (54:27) Monica tells us why self-care has always been a priority for her (57:32) Monica talks about her latest win and why it is important to her (59:18) Monica gives us her definition of a WinHer (1:00:44) Monica offers her parting words of wisdom Monica's Bio Monica Rivera is a reformed self-doubter, community builder, speaker, and strategic motivator determined to prevent you from settling for a mediocre life.    She played chicken with imposter syndrome and won. Firstly, as the creator of YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!, a consultancy and podcast motivating women of color to go from stuck to start with mindset shifts and small scale actions. And secondly, as the founder of Slow AF Run Club, an unapologetically slow running and yoga community rooted in fitness without competition.    Prior to building successful communities and businesses, Monica spent 15+ years in marketing working for companies like Citi, Verizon, and Deloitte.    She is also a TEDx speaker who has been featured in O Magazine, The Huffington Post, NPR, and Business Insider.   Check out Monica's website at: http://youwannadowhat.com. Check out Monica's TedX talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/monica_rivera_the_flipside_of_loneliness_jan_2019. How to stay engaged with and support Nicole Walker and WinHers United If you want to attend the 2nd Annual WinHers United Virtual Summit go to: http://winhersunited.com/events If you have any suggested questions or topics for WinHers United the podcast send an email to: winhersunited@gmail.com. If you are an aspiring or newbie podcaster Nicole would love to help you on your journey. Schedule a Podcast Launch Consultation Session with Nicole using this link: http://bit.ly/WinHers-PodCall. If you want to support to show send your donation to: CashApp: $winhersunited http://buymeacoffee.com/winhersunited Follow Nicole on Clubhouse @winhersunited. Check out the WinHers United website at: http://winhersunited.com. As always "Be Empowered and Empower On" - Nicole Walker

So many of us are wanting to buy a home in the near future, but we don't really know where to start. If you're like us, its scary being the first in your household to go through a pandemic and seeing prices rise, it's like there is no hope for us! No Worries Monica Rivera is here to help. Monica Rivera is a 2nd generation Realtor®, Keller Williams Team Leader and #1 Best-Selling Author who coaches Real Estate Agents to build sustainable and predictable businesses in the greater Los Angeles area and is passionate about helping others create multi-generational wealth and influence. She has shared the stage with Kevin Harrington of ABC's Shark Tank and has been featured on multiple media outlets including KTLA Channel 5, Real Estate Game Changers Radio, Realtor.com, Behind The Hustle and Clarity FM just to name a few. Follow Monica l @Monicabmh View her Website Monicarivera.com Follow Salud Podcast: @SaludPodcast l Jose Quintero l El Cesar Email & Business Inquiries: Saludpod@gmail.com

Monica Rivera is an inspiring podcaster based in New York who produces a show called You Wanna Do What?! On season 5 of Power Your Story, we are talking all about making podcasts. In this episode, Brandon, Justus and Joel talk with Monica about what it's like to independently produce an interview-based podcast. She shares some of her favorite stories, her process, and best advice for new podcasters. You can follow Monica on Instagram @youwannadowhat *** http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/poweryourstorypodcast Instagram: @PowerYourStoryPodcast YouTube: After School Matters - Power Your Story Podcast *** Power Your Story is produced by students at Ray Graham Training Center High School in Chicago. We represent diverse voices, telling our real life stories through the power of podcasting technology. Each season features a new group of student producers under the mentorship of producer, Andrea Klunder of The Creative Impostor Studios, creating personal journals, interviews, and educational pieces about the topics that matter most to us. Season 5 is produced by Alfred, Aliyah, Brandon, Carlos, Christobel, Edward, Elvis, Justus, Joel, Juan, Keyanna, Maritza, Mark, Miguel, and Zamire. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

In this week's episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Monica Rivera, host of the "You Wanna Do What Podcast." Monica and I switch roles as she asks me questions to help me uncover my own money story. We do this as an example for you to spend time by yourself and use the questions she asks as a guide to uncover your own.

Start building a sustainable business by looking for opportunities to grow your wealth. Monica Rivera walks you through how to do it. To learn more visit www.prospectingtoday.com Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 062. "Some people use a microphone so they can speak into the mic and hear themselves talk, but I do the podcast because I genuinely love it. Emails that I receive or social media messages I receive of how it can help people during this time and seeing people feel low or get sick or lose family members -- how could I not be there?" ~Monica Rivera Monica Rivera is a favorite guest here at The Creative Impostor Studios. Launched in 2017, her podcast You Wanna Do What? boasts over 100 episodes and fans around the globe. Not content with simply broadcasting strategies her listeners can employ to want more, do more, be more, Monica also offers consultant services to help would-be podcast creators become polished pros. Oh, and she holds down a full time day job in analytics. And delivered a popular TED Talk about "The Flipside of Loneliness."  Monica’s pedigree translates into a hefty workload under normal circumstances. With the virus adding additional stressors to everyone’s life, I thought it time to check in with this prolific creator and Jersey City resident. What effect has lockdown had on her podcasting POV and what shifts does she think the industry will make once pandemic restrictions are lifted? P.S. After our conversation, Monica also posted a remarkable episode called Anti-Racism and Being Black in America. Check it out here: https://www.youwannadowhat.com/episodes/126 CONNECT WITH MONICA (if your podcast app does not hyperlink these connections, head to http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/podenvy062) You Wanna Do What?! Instagram Twitter Facebook Get the full show notes at: http://www.thecreativeivmpostor.com/podenvy062 Podcast Angel: Launch Your Podcast Zoom Class  Tune in for this interactive overview of crafting a podcast you and your audience will love! Thursday July 9, 2020 - 1st 15 tickets are free by July 2nd!  http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/launchenvy Podcast Envy Office Hours Downloads, stats, sponsors... meh! How do you REALLY define a successful podcast? Join the discussion and get some fresh insight for YOUR show during Office Hours Tuesday July 14, 2020. http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/officehours Connect with me! Are you listening on an iPhone or iPad? Would you leave me a lovely review in Apple Podcasts? http://bit.ly/podcastenvy Email andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Facebook Group The Creative Impostor Facebook Page @andreaklunder.creative Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Podcast Envy listener.)

Today Dannie and Caitlyn are talking with Monica Rivera of You Wanna Do What. We believe in accessible content and that anyone who wants to learn from this content should be able to. In order to support this, we've had every episode of Season 4 transcribed. The transcriptions are available at the bottom of every episode blog post. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:How giving a TedTalk isn't the end all be all.How to stop the slide and give yourself something to look forward to for your work week.Winning the battle against self-doubt!GET MORE: Website | Instagram | Instagram FOLLOW YOUR HOSTS: D Website | D Instagram // C Website | C Instagram Get the Side Hustle Starter Kit Episode Transcript Dannie Lynn Fountain: [00:00:21] Hello and welcome back to the side hustle gal podcast. Today we have with us Monica Rivera, who is actually in the dreamers and doers Facebook group with me. You've probably heard me rave about how amazing that group is. On Instagram because it is truly probably the best business resource I've ever paid for. Um, so we're so glad to have you here, Monica. I'm going to go ahead and let you introduce what you do and why you identify as a side hustle. There. Monica Rivera: [00:00:54] Awesome. So thanks Danny for having me and sharing your space with me. I'm Monica . Very good job. I'm pronouncing the name correctly cause not everyone does, which in New York is strange because I feel like I share Rivera with a ton of other Latin people, but it's very cool when people pronounce it correctly.I am the host and producer of the podcast. You want to do what. And I am a marketer by day, but a podcast or by passion, and that really is my side hustle, podcast consulting and coaching and marketing. Just for fun, not for the full time job that keeps the lights on. Dannie Lynn Fountain: [00:01:27] Oh, I love that fellow marketers slash podcaster right here.Um, so I'm curious because you mentioned that your passion is podcasting, but you do marketing. Is that one of those situations where what you're good at pays the bells, but what you love is what you get to do for fun, or why do you describe it that way? Monica Rivera: [00:01:49] Yeah, for sure. So I got into marketing, and I've done this for almost 20 years now of business, the business marketing, but I started in B to C, so business to consumer, which I really enjoyed.And then life starts to take you in different paths. And I found myself working for different companies, malignancy, B2B, and then reorg happen. And that kept moving me further and further away from what it is that I wanted to do. And I started to learn, Oh, I'm a headcount. I'm a head, I'm a person for myself, but I'm a head count in a big organization and they don't care so much about where I want to be professionally, but at the same time, I have a mortgage and bills to pay and I thought, okay, well I have to go with the flow and I got to this place where I felt like, is this all that there is?I'm no longer doing the type of marketing that I love to do anymore. I feel very stuck. I have a bunch of passions, which is why the podcast is called you want to do what? Cause I couldn't figure out what I wanted to do. So I kept consuming Ted talks and books and anytime someone was like, watch this video, here's this platitude, anything.I was like, yes, give it all to me. And at the end of the day, it was still nothing. I still came out with no idea of what I wanted to do. I was an OG podcast listener for 12-13 years. I listened to podcasts and I thought, why don't I just start something? Let me talk to other people like me that are in this stage of their career where they feel like, why is this just rinse and repeat?I need to do something else. And so I started podcasting. I didn't know anything about it. The closest I had gotten to a Mic with karaoke, and I wasn't good at karaoke, so I thought, well, this could be a disaster. But all I want to do is just show up every week, and that's really how it started for me. The side hustle.Caitlyn Allen: [00:03:27] Oh my gosh, I love that. I really want to quickly dive into that consuming the content piece because I feel like so many of us who are side hustlers or who have been side hustlers love consuming content. But don't know how to use it properly. So how, I mean, you said you were listening to podcasts. Were you consuming any other content and what were you feeling when you were consuming all of that content?Monica Rivera: [00:03:55] So to be fair, I work also in marketing analytics. So my full time job is about consumption. And how do these pieces fit together? So I'm always been someone who's been a voracious reader. I go down and you've, it's new to rabbit hole like a lot of us do. So I love consuming content. So the problem wasn't that what I found is that I was consuming content as a way to not start anything.And that was really the big thing for me, and I thought, I'm getting all this information, but if I'm not using this information, this is a stall tactic. This means that I'm still operating in this space where I don't feel confident to just try. And I had to stop consuming everything and just go into the abyss of having a really crappy first episode and a little less crappy second episode, and then it started to gradually move.But I love consuming, but it has to be with the intention of actually using it. And I think that's where a lot of people go wrong. Caitlyn Allen: [00:04:49] Yes. That progress over perfection. I feel like so many people purchase courses cause they're like, Oh well I need to learn all of these things because it has to be perfect the first time. And. Booboo. If you're out there and you're listening, it's never going to be perfect. Monica Rivera: [00:05:05] Yeah. Say it again. It's so true. I listened to my first episode and the irony of the whole thing is I bought a Mic in 2013 but I never used it. It sat on the desk. It's there to be in judgment. I swear. I felt like it was giving me a side eye and I didn't use the mic.And when I finally started with in the beginning of 2017 is a three and a half years after I'd bought the mic, I finally started to use it and I didn't even use the mic and my first episode I was, so you need to record an episode now that I recorded straight into my laptop, which is the worst thing you can do, but I know that for me, if I put something out that was crappy, I would never want to put something else out that that was that crappy again.And that was the way of forcing myself to jump into the deep end of the pool, and now it's out there, so now you have to make it better the next time. Caitlyn Allen: [00:05:52] That's such a great takeaway. Oh, I love that. So as we talk about things that we've done wrong or that we've done, knowing that it's going to only get better from there, what is one mistake you feel like you've made at the beginning of your business that you're like, yep, I made that. But now it's gotten so much better. Monica Rivera: [00:06:14] Yeah, for sure. Normally, I'm a big planner, so I'm type a personality. I like to plan, plan, plan, and then plan. The more I love the list. I love all of those things that around productivity and organization, which is why I say that's like one of my p's. So, um, purpose, podcasting, and productivity.Those are the three things that people will ask me about. Those are three things I like to talk about the most. Those are the three things I focus on with my business. But because I was in such a stall pattern for so long, I didn't go in with a plan. I didn't have a strategy of how I wanted the podcast to be or what the goals were for the podcast, which is very different and uncomfortable for me.But again, because I was stuck, I needed to do something. So the first goal I had was to just show up. I think in retrospect, knowing everything I know about marketing, why did I pick the name? You want to do what that's so not searchable, who is searching for that? No one is searching for those individual words, let alone the collection of words together.And so now that I've built more of a brand with things like that, like I should have, I thought of a tagline earlier, those types of things. Knowing that I'm in marketing, I didn't necessarily apply that to the creative side of it, and it wasn't until later that I started to see there's a space for me to combine the creative side and the business side and do the two things I love. Let's just start doing them together.Dannie Lynn Fountain: [00:07:35] So it's fascinating that you're talking about not leaning on your marketing background when you're building a business. I think back to. What I've named my LLC and my first logo and I grown my first logo Caitlyn's laughing right now. My first logo was four circles, a white light blue, dark blue, gray. And like, what does that even mean? Why? Caitlyn Allen: [00:08:08] Well, I mean, at least there's good conversion there because buttons that convert better are usually blue.Dannie Lynn Fountain: [00:08:16] Um, but I think like we all dive in entrepreneurship and forget that we have this body of work and experience that we can lean on. So one specific place that I want to touch on here is you mentioned you're passionate about Ted talks, and you've also given one, and I think. Speakers or even entrepreneurs who haven't spoke yet.Put Ted and TEDx talks up on a pedestal, is this completely unattainable thing? But if they've spoke before, they have some skills and even if they haven't spoke before, they've probably taught somebody something. So I would love for you to demystify the fact that Ted talks are not as insane as we think they are.Monica Rivera: [00:09:03] For sure. They're definitely not an insane at all. They were a goal of mine. I definitely wanted to speak at this stage. I also, and I'm actually writing a piece on this. I don't think that's Ted X. It means that your life is going to change overnight either. Cause I think we put so much pressure and expectation on once I get on that stage and I step on that, read that I'm going to become this overnight success and it's not really that go in with what is it that you want to talk about?What is that message that if it only reached one person. You want to deliver to that one person, and that's how I approach my TEDx talk. So it was very different because it wasn't focused on marketing with them, focused on podcasting. It was really my personal story because my why and everyone should have their line.I know we hear that all the time and Simon Sinek, and it's almost become very watered down to think of it that way. The really in every choice that I've made in my life and my career and my side hustle, whatever it is that I do, even my hobbies is really goes back to this idea that I talked about in my TEDx talk, which was this idea of loneliness.And so my TEDx talk was about my parents passing away and really my family passing away in the span of seven years, and I'm an only child, and I came from this place starting at 16 when the first person passed away through 23. Where my life just got completely rocked upside down and all the choices that I've made in that time period and really probably for the next 10 years afterwards, we're based on survival and self-sufficiency.It's like, well, there's no room to pursue what you really want or find your bliss or do any of these really great things when there's no couch to go on, there's no parent's house to go back to. There's no net. I'm the one that I have. I don't have a net, then I don't know what happens to me. So I made all these choices that I thought I need to get an internship, but then it needs to get another internship and I need to make sure I have a job before I graduate.And all of these survival choices, and I wasn't really thinking about what it was that I wanted to do with myself because I just thought there's no space for that. So what I did was I'm gonna earn a lot of money so that then I have time to play when I'm not working and travel. And. Take a photography lessons and go and take these waves, travel photos and write.And I never thought, well, let's put those two things together because it was really survival and then it was have some fun. And so it's funny how you mentioned not leaning back on the thing that are part of our skillset, because for me, I thought I needed to run away from everything that was related to my full time job because I want to do something so different.And it was like, wait a minute. It's not that you dislike marketing. You just don't feel comfortable in this space anymore. So how can you figure out how to bring those things that you have and make a life with it? And for a long time, I didn't know how to make that life happen for myself until I finally got into my mid thirties and I thought, I can make all of these things happen.And so my Ted talk is about the idea of loneliness and making these decisions from a place of survival. And how can you really tap into yourself. And not so much the TEDx talks and the self help books and all these other things, which are great. I still turn to them, but really a lot of the things you need to do are already inside of yourself.Caitlyn Allen: [00:12:16] I just want to say thank you so much for sharing that. Um, I am actually. Was just crying with Dannie before we started this podcast. Cause my mom's in the hospital. So I can relate coming from the place of, I just have to make money. I just have to keep going. I don't have anything to fall back on. I don't have, you know, that type of thing.And I feel like a lot of people do start side hustling because it's, I don't have anything else. I need to at least make a cushion for myself. Um, so just thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. I. I'm going to go find your Ted talk afterwards. I need to hear it. Um, but what I wanted to ask you was what has surprised you and what have you learned about yourself since becoming an entrepreneur and running your own business?Monica Rivera: [00:13:04] Yeah. So the first thing is that I'm so much more capable than I was giving myself credit for. And the problem that happens, and you might not even realize it's happening, is when you're working in a job that you're not enjoying. Your lights are starting to dim and other areas, and you get to this place where it's called work.It's not called, Oh, it's fun. It's not supposed to be a great time all the time, and you sort of rationalize it that way. You say, well, I'm not happy at work, but I'm okay at work, and then, okay, I might slide into I'm content, and then content might slide into, I really hate this. And then it goes into Sunday nights getting this anxiety of, gosh, I dread going to work on Monday.And that's why my podcast is the tagline. Now your Monday morning battle cry to do more, be more and want more, because it goes into that idea of on Mondays you need to give yourself something to look forward to. So for me, it was having the side hustle and really tapping into that of what did I want it to be for myself. And that's really how I just approached everything. Dannie Lynn Fountain: [00:14:04] I still think about those first few jobs that I had in college and after college where. I wasn't satisfied and I was still hungry. And so I did the same thing, right? Like I started this side house to look at feed the hunger. But I'm curious, cause this has definitely happened for me.I'm curious if it has for you, um, if you become hungrier for your side hustle than you are for your day job and how you keep plugged in to the thing that's paying the bills, even though you're not hungry for it anymore. Well, that's right where I am right now. I'm definitely not a hungry for the full time gig nearly as much.Monica Rivera: [00:14:43] Um, as I am for everything else, because now that these lights are turned on and I start to see like, Oh, opportunities that I was trying to go for on my corporate gig and doors that weren't opening for me, it started to feel like, why aren't those openings? So then that's the self doubt. A little they opened before what's happened to me now, have I fallen off?Don't I have the skills? Do people not like me? And you start internalizing all of these things. But as soon as I got into pod, Kathy, and then eventually my business. All those lights lit up like a Christmas tree again, and I thought, Oh, I know how to do this. It just wasn't working in this space, and that's why those opportunities weren't happening for me.So I started to get my confidence back. I started to get my swag back. I felt more like myself, and I thought, okay, she's still in there. She just got so used to playing in this space of a job's not supposed to make you happy. Then I just thought, well, that's okay. That's like. Even knowing that it really wasn't supposed to feel that way.So now that I'm in this space where I'm creative and I'm working with people and clients and speaking, it feels awesome, but it is challenging in the full time job knowing that. They still don't see all of the things that I'm capable of. And I look at it quite honestly from a practical standpoint, this pragmatic standpoint of I still need this full time job.These people, they're not bad people. They're not harming me in any way. It's just not what I love to do, but it does keep the lights on and it keeps funding. The side hustle. And so the side hustle can become the fulltime hustle one day. And if that doesn't happen, it's still okay because I found this place where I can really honestly be graceful now to say, well, well, you didn't see in me, allowed me to find the things that I needed in myself.And I've done this now for, um, a few years. Uh, for two years now, and it's working so far. And that's just really how I approached the full time job. Now from this place of thank you for the little tiny things that you can give me in terms of not minimizing the salary of course, but any additional skill that they get, the people are cool, but I know that it won't be the thing forever.Dannie Lynn Fountain: [00:16:46] I love that. It's a good. It's a good attitude to have. Like I think gratitude is really important, but it's also, like you said, like that pragmatic gratitude doesn't diminish the powerful work that you're doing. Monica Rivera: [00:17:01] Right, and I live in New York city. It's expensive. You have to be a pragmatist when you get to a certain point. And with my background as I shared with my family and not having that net, I have to be pragmatic. But what I've been able to do is giving myself the space to have more choice now and to say, well, what ways can I experiment and play and still do the things that light me up and not have to just go into work feeling like this dread every Monday or how many down so Friday?Because if you keep counting down, so Friday, you know, missing your life at this point because you're trying to blow past five days to get to the two. And that's just not a way to live because. It's just, you don't know how many of those five days you have to get to the two. Do you want to try to make sure those five days in between as fulfilling as you can make them? And my side hustle makes me feel great. Caitlyn Allen: [00:17:50] Ooh. Just want to take a moment to like soak that in. Um, that's so, I mean, I feel, I feel that on so many levels. Um, what has made you decide not to quit. Your day job and take your side hustle full time. Monica Rivera: [00:18:06] So that's a complicated question. There's so many things. I feel mostly it was a real obligation to the people that are close to me. So my family, I call them, which is like my friends that are my family like I do. I have two nieces that I call my nieces. And so I help put money towards their college fund. And so there's this obligation that I have in my mind, I think to those people feel like, well, now that I've created this family for myself in this way, I don't feel completely comfortable just cutting and switching just yet.And then also there's a part of me that starts to think, what if I want to have a family of my own? Am I sore that I want to fully commit to this thing and can I keep this running? If it's just me as the main engine without as much support, will I still be able to do that? So they'll, I'm right now in this pivotal point of trying to figure those things out and what's really feasible for myself, but it's still the pragmatic side of me that keeps me in this place where right now.Caitlyn Allen: [00:19:02] That's so cool to hear you say that. I think, um, some of the guests that we're going to be talking to are mompreneurs as well this season, and I'm excited to get their perspective on how they have side hustle does, how they run their businesses alongside a family. Um, because I literally just blows my mind when people are like, yeah, I run a family, or like women, I run a family and I run my business and I'm like, okay. I could barely run my business.Monica Rivera: [00:19:33] My niece is two years old. She just turned two and she just wants all of the attention. She really does. Like, she's amazing. I love to give her the attention, but I can't imagine reading a pamphlet, let alone anything else, like when I'm with her, because that's the level. Of attention as she wants. And she's an only child and I understand all of it.But how could I think of actually doing somewhere I was going gonna pay the bills when I can't get through the back of the cereal box and make sure she can eat when I'm about to feed her. So it's like all of those questions that I just, I remain in awe of the moms who do it and any parent who does it because, uh, I can only imagine that will be quite the challenge if I decided to go in that space in the future.Caitlyn Allen: [00:20:13] Oh, that's so good. Okay, so I have a fun T spilling question for you. What is something in marketing that you believe is true, but nobody, nobody believes it, or everybody disagrees with you on, Monica Rivera: [00:20:28] Oh my gosh, everyone's specifically in podcasting thing. Instagram is the way it's the end all be all in order to get listeners and it's rising or not.Then I say Apple and Amazon don't Mark it the same way, so you shouldn't market the same way either. So there's this thing of like, I have to be omnipresent and all of these channels and people are like, I'm going to learn how to dance. I could get on sick talk and, um, and as someone can listen to my podcast, and I'm like, no, like, don't do that.Like that. Is your listener even on sick path? Like I don't think so. Like that's so strange to me, but there's this thing of I have to do it just the same way everyone else is doing it and you don't, you have to just take a step back, put down all the content and things. Who are, who's listening to me, who's consuming my product, who is buying my service, where are they and how can I talk to them there?And also the other thing I'll say, and I see this a lot in the podcasting space, his podcast, it was like to go to other podcasting conferences and I've gone, I'm speaking at one and it's month. I do. I love the community that's there, but you can't just talk to yourself all the time. You have to get out and talk to other people. And so that's, I think also a big thing that people are missing. Let me just stay within this community where you really have to extend outwards and reach the audience that you're trying to get.Dannie Lynn Fountain: [00:21:46] I love that so much. Monica Rivera: [00:21:49] So you won't find me trying to dance on six dogs. It's not going to work. If I do, I'll probably blow out my knee and that'll be like first video, last video, grand opening.Dannie Lynn Fountain: [00:22:01] So before we wrap things up, I want to ask. Well, a little bit of a more serious question, and that is, you live in New York and New York is one of the most amazing places in the world, and one of the most dangerous, it's one of the most beautiful places in the world, but the most expensive, What have you learned from being an entrepreneur in New York? That those of us that live in a completely different climates, culture spaces could learn from? Monica Rivera: [00:22:32] So the one thing about New York, it's very dog eat dog, like it's very much survival of the fittest in New York. And I'm a lifelong new Yorker, and to me that doesn't change at all. It's very rare when you find people who truly want to be collaborative, especially working in other cities, and I've done consulting in my careers.I've spent time in other cities. I lived in Iowa for a year. I spent time in D C is that New York sometimes likes to hoard the information, like everything is proprietary. Everything is IP in this. So that can be very challenging. But one of the things that I've learned is that if you can try to actually build relationships in New York and really have something to offer someone else and be willing to have those kind of conversations with people, there can be such quick acceleration in New York more than other places because there's so many things here that this person can connect connected to this person and that other person.But if you're going to start to do business in New York, know that in the beginning to get past that initial gate can be very challenging because there's so many people. I'm thinking about it. We're trying to find apartment space or trying to find a seat on the subway. We're trying to push each other out of the way for a taxi.Before we had Uber and Lyft, it's always like fighting for space. And that doesn't change when it comes like into the business world as well. There's always a little bit of elbowing each other, but if you can break through that and really build genuine relationships, you will have friends and partners for life that are trying to help you succeed.So don't take that initial thing personally in New York can be great. You just have to kind of get past that gate. Caitlyn Allen: [00:24:08] Wow. I've never even thought about like the connections. I think that's cool though about the creative entrepreneur space is that we can make connections on the internet and it not feel.Sometimes like, I mean sometimes it's dog eat dog out there, but, um, that community over competition that a lot of us are really resonating with nowadays, that connection is such a big deal and The feeling of loneliness going back to that and entrepreneurship and knowing that there, even if there might not be.Anything right here in our backyard. Like me, for example, I live out in the middle of the desert. Like there's literally nobody I can go talk to about the things that I do in my business. And then you have you who is the complete opposite. He like get out my way clearly. Um, Oh, that's just so good. The concept of collaboration though is.Such a, such a big one, especially for side hustlers. And that's how Dannie and I met. We met at college, we made a connection. And from there, you know, Danny's just made my business, so it's a thing. Anyways. Okay, well we would love to hear where we can find you. Find more information and we're for sure linking your TEDx talk in the description.Monica Rivera: [00:25:26] Thank you. I appreciate that. So you can find me at, soyouwannadowhat.com it's w a N, N, a. So you want to do at.com and all the socials is this same branding. And I'm really on a mission to help 100 women launch their podcast because we have so many things to say. I think for a long time, other people have told our stories for us, I think it's time that we tell our own stories than our own words, and however it is want to say you without apologizing for it.And so if I can help you not have your first episode be a hot mess like mine is, then come reach out to me. You want to do what? And I'm happy to talk to you and collaborate because although I'm in New York, I don't hoard information I like to share and pervasive. So let's do it. And let's have community and collaboration over conferences.Caitlyn Allen: [00:26:11] Oh my gosh. Thank you so much for being on today. Monica Rivera: [00:26:14] Thank you for having me. This has been awesome.

Advice, good or bad we've all gotten some to shape our careers or shape our love lives, or sometimes both. But sometimes the best resource of strength is within yourself to propel you to make that change Link to video Eva mentions in the episode: https://youtu.be/4K5fbQ1-zps Self development books: The Leadership Gap, Lolly Daskal The Cultural code, Daniel Coyle The Likeability Trap, Alicia Menendez Latina Empowerment Through Leadership: Mindful Stories From Inspiring Women, Veronica Corona, Celia Garcia, Lizza Morales, Monica Rivera "One of the great challenges in this world, is knowing enough about a subject to think you're right, but not enough about the subject to know you're wrong." - Neil deGrasse Tyson

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TEDx Speaker and NPR Fellow Monica Rivera and I discuss The Flipside of Loneliness - her TEDx talk and real life story on surviving tragedy and grief at a young age.⁠ After dealing with loneliness for years, she now lives boldly. Monica gives great insight on how to work through your own personal struggle with loneliness and how to live a fulfilling life!Monica Rivera is a marketer by day and a podcaster by passion. A self-taught, NYC-based producer and consultant, she is the host of YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!, a weekly podcast aiming to inspire, guide and nudge you to chase after what you want.To watch Monica's TEDx Talk, click here.Connect with Monica on her website: YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!Facebook: You Wanna Do What?!On Instagram: @youwannadowhatEmail: monica@youwannadowhat.comSupport Josieology by sharing it with your friends on social media or via email.Let’s hang out!Instagram: @josieologypodcastFacebook: @josieologypodcastFacebook Group: josieology podcast private group - use password "Loneliness" to get in.Website: www.josieology.comClick here to Follow the BlogContact Josie via email josie@josieology.com⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to give Josieology a 5 star rating or leave a review! Thank you so much!

In this episode I spoke with Monica Rivera, host and creator of YouWannaDoWhat Podcast. A great conversation where we got to here her amazing story about how she grew up alone after losing her family members year after year and embracing it over time. We tackled the conversation surrounded with loneliness and that it does not get spoken about enough. Instagram @youwannadowhatFacebook @You Wanna Do WHAT: Podcast, Production and ConsultingWatch Monica's TEDx Talk: The Flipside of LonelinessWebsite: https://www.youwannadowhat.com/Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast through any platform you use. (Apple, Google, Spotify, Castbox, etc...)Please leave a positive review and 5 stars if you enjoyed this episode and other episodes I have shared.Comparte tu Historia | Share your Journey IG @karlita_xfit_dancer | @metafitmetamindpodcast FB @ facebook.com/karlitaxfit Correo Electronico | Email @ karla@metafitmetamind.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/metafitmetamind)

You know I love trying new things! So here's a new thing... this bonus episode is being give to you outside of my usual publishing schedule, and it's shorter than usual. And that's because I'm inviting YOU to try something new. I'm experimenting with The Creative Impostor Online Media Club inside my private Facebook Group. A few weeks ago we heard from Monica Rivera about the process of creating and giving her recent TEDx Talk about loneliness. You can hear the edited version in episode 086. Now... Monday 11/18/19, we are hosting Charlotte Elea, author of the new book To Be Worthy via Facebook Live inside the group.  And you're going to hear a short excerpt of that book that I have intuitively selected just for you in this bonus episode! To join the media club, join the Facebook Group for free: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/fb Send me your questions for Charlotte EVEN IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT LIVE. You can email me: andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com or post them in the group. If you DO join us live, even better! I'll be monitoring questions for Charlotte and we'll ask them. Questions could be about the content of her book, worthiness and the wounds that keep us from it, or the process of writing, crowdfunding and self-publishing. GET CHARLOTTE'S BOOK -- it's super affordable in Kindle version (just $3.99 at this time on Amazon), give it a read over the weekend, send me your questions, and then come chat with us Monday at 1:00pm CST.   Connect with Charlotte: To Be Worthy Website http://www.bigbeautifulbreakthrough.com/   Connect with me: Leave a podcast review in Apple Podcasts. Send me a true story for episode 100 based on one of THESE previous episode titles.  Join the Online Media Club in The Creative Impostor Facebook Group.    Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Facebook Group The Creative Impostor Facebook Page @andreaklunder.creative Instagram: @andreaklunder Oh HEY! I'm on LinkedIn… dropping pro podcasting tips, insights, and stories. Connect with me there and let me know you're a Creative Impostor listener. 

Episode 086. “The talk is called The Flip Side of Loneliness. It addresses my cure for loneliness which, in a nutshell, I believe is an inside job.” ~Monica Rivera Do not be fooled by the length of this show! Brilliant things come in small packages or, in this case, short episodes. In fact, it's perfect timing especially if you're considering doing something crazy-brave. Like give a TEDx talk.  Her insights are about more than just what's going through one's head as they take the TEDx stage. Did I mention that Monica got up in front of a roomful of (mostly) strangers to talk about her experiences with bone-deep loneliness?  And yet… when you hear her explain the why and the how of her TEDx Talk, you're listening to someone who had total conviction in her message.  One of my favorite quotes from Monica is humble yourself to know that what you don't know is really important. She's speaking of the entire experience, that whiteknuckle ride from speaker application to stage. And we're all going to have to humble ourselves to things we just don't know. What we learn about life in the process - about loneliness, about grief, about stepping outside our comfort zones - just might make an excellent TEDx topic.   Want to watch Monica Rivera's TEDx Talk? Yes, you do! YouTube Listen to Monica's podcast  YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!   Get the full show notes: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/086   This conversation was recorded live in The Creative Impostor Facebook Group as part of our Online Media Club. Join for free! Next up in the group! November 18th we are chatting with Charlotte Eléa about her new book To Be Worthy.   Be on The Creative Impostor for episode 100! Send me a short true story about your experience in your creative life or work inspired by one of THESE previous episode titles.  Type it or record your voice and send me an audio file to andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com with subject line: Episode 100.   Connect with me  Email or Voice  andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Facebook Group The Creative Impostor Facebook Page @andreaklunder.creative Instagram: @andreaklunder Oh HEY! I'm on LinkedIn… dropping pro podcasting tips, insights, and stories. Connect with me there and let me know you're a Creative Impostor listener. 

This week, Brandi sits down with Monica Rivera, host of You Wanna Do What Podcast andPurpose Strategist.Monica and I talk about the importance of owning your story and living in the present ratherthan the land of “one day”. Monica talks about losing her mother at the age of 16 and then therest of her family within 7 years. She shares with us her journey of overcoming lonelinessthrough curiosity and exploration which leads to becoming your own best friend. Monica gavea TedX talk over this top called “The Flip Side of Loneliness.''Monica talks about the struggle of walking through the pain and eventually realizing that shecouldn't do everything on her own anymore and that she needed to re-introduce herself totherapy and faith.Through podcasting Monica has realized that a person's purpose can evolve and change andserve the very season they are in specifically.You can find Monica on youwannadowhat.com where you can listen to the “You Wanna DoWhat Podcast” and hear more information about her new project “Podcast With Confidence”which is a group podcast coaching service.She hangs out over on Social Media:Twitter @youwannadowhat1Instagram: www.instagram.com/youwannadowhat?Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youwannadowhat/If you're wanting to know How To Start A Podcast, CLICK HERE:https://www.skillshare.com/site/join?teacherRef=7199018&via=teacherreferral&utm_campaign=teacher-referral&utm_source=ShortUrl&utm_medium=teacherreferral&t=The-Basics-of-Podcasting&sku=1507310570Have you written a Review Yet? Do that now please! We'll take FIVE STARS please andThanks!Also, have you checked out this incredible skincare I keep raving about? Check outPowerful Beauty Here!Come hang out with us in our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerprojectcommunity/?ref=share

Episode 11 of Season 3 In today’s episode I am interviewing Monica Rivera who is a proud Latina from The Bronx. Monica left Corporate America after a successful 15-year career in marketing, and is now the proud owner of the podcast, “You Wanna Do What?” and a Personal Development Coach. As Monica shares her story, we learn that she lost all passion in her marketing career. It became evident while sitting in a job interview during yet another reorganization that this was no longer the life for her. After transitioning through reorganization after reorganization she soon found herself further and further away from what she really wanted to be doing. “When you work for someone else you lose all control over your career.” The turning point in her life came when she realized that doors were not opening for her. She was in the middle of a bad relationship and being out of sorts in her personal life was spilling over into her professional life. Having a Type-A Personality, Monica always had detailed plans for the years of her life, but at this time, she could not tell you the plans for the upcoming months. She knew that she had to make a change, and this is when her podcast was born. Read more at: https://redlipstickchroniclespodcast.com/the-day-i-changed-my-life-audio Original Music By: Christopher Brown Contact Information: music.christopherbrown@gmail.com

Should I Even Start a Podcast? Yes, and here is why. Americans spend over 60 billion dollars a year on diet books. Now you might say that is why people write books because people buy books - because each year more and more people are getting fat. How many people move to Los Angelas to become an actor or actress or to Nashville to be Musicians. You have your talent. You have your goals. You have your unique insights and they aren't going to help or entertain anyone sitting on your computer. I'll Never Be Good As.... I've spoken about impostor syndrome in the past. Today I'm going to talk a bit about Tom Brady who some consider being the best Quarterback of all time in American football. Tom Brady decided to pursue football in college (he was good in multiple sports, but LOVED football). He went to Michigan in 1999. He didn't look at the top quarterbacks in 1999 and say, "I'll never be as good as Bret Farve, Troy Aikman, or Steve Young. Instead, he pursued football and used those quarterbacks as inspiration. You may not be as good as someone, you may actually be better - because you can learn from their history. When Your Podcast Is Stuck Today we are going to talk about getting your show unstuck. Here is a typical podcast that I run into on a regular basis. Maybe this sounds like you: Podcasting for five months Averaging about 54 downloads per episode Looking to grow your audience (we all area) Looking to make some money with your podcast It's hard to monetize a show with 50 downloads per episode. Many people don't realize that you're lucky if you get 5% of your audience to take action. That means three people will take action (if we round up). Finding Motivation to Keep Going You started your podcast cause you love your subject, and you want to talk about your subject, podcasting sounded fun, and you jumped in. Scenario: You and your cousin love to talk about your favorite TV show. You start a weekly podcast and you talk about your favorite TV show. Conclusion: This podcast is successful. You wanted to talk to your cousin about your favorite TV show with your cousin and you are. Now you want to earn some income. You changed your why. Try this: Go to an episode from three months ago and measure how many downloads you got in the first week. Then measure how many downloads you received from one of your latest episodes. I did this for someone at Libsyn and his numbers were up 20%. You Changed Your Why Now you are stuck with a podcast about a TV show that is trying to make money. I said in my previous episode about making money with your podcast that the #1 BEST way to make money with your podcast is to have a product to sell your audience. You don't have one of those. The second best way is through affiliate marketing. Aside from DVD's of the show, there may not be a ton of products related to the show that you can promote and earn a commission on the sale. This leads you to crowdfunding with a  tool like Patreon. Patreon says you might get 5% (that's three people in your case) and the average donation is $7 so you might end up with $21 for the month. That should pay your monthly media hosting bill. At least your not losing money to enjoy your hobby. If you move to a platform that offers dynamic ad insertion (where you earn .0017 cents per download) you would earn an extra thirty four cents per month. Did You Make a Mistake? Some might say you didn't plan enough. You didn't think through your podcast enough, and I'm not sure you agree with that. You started your podcast and I run into people on a regular basis who have been planning their podcast for YEARS. The six quarterbacks drafted before Brady combined to start 191 games and throw 246 touchdowns. Brady has won 201 games in his career — including four Super Bowls — and thrown 450 touchdowns ... and counting. The Beatles were formed in 1960 (Harrison, Lennon, McCartney have been together since 1958). In 1962 they got a manager to make them a bit more professional, and a music producer to help shape their sound. They didn't have their famed appearance on the Ed Sullivan TV show until 1964. That means it took four to six years of practicing their craft, going through some lineup changes (Pete Best, Stuart Sutcliffe, Norman Chapman, Tommy Moore, and Jimmie Nicol). They were a bit like the band Spinal Tap when it came to drummers. Keep in mind that not everyone liked the Beatles Decca Records rejected the band with the comment "Guitar groups are on the way out, Mr. Epstein." So it's OK if not everyone likes you. Who and Why? I've talked about knowing who your audience is a lot of this website, as well as knowing your why. These are the two most important questions you need to answer. If someone had said I want to start a podcast about a TV show and I want to earn a living from it in five months I would've told them to not even bother. If they had told me five years, I would explain to that you need to come up with multiple streams of income. I would also point out, that it is 100% OK to do a podcast as a hobby and enjoy yourself. What Do One of a Kind People Do? Tom Brady is a quarterback in the NFL. For my friends across the pond, forgive me as I say "Football." He is playing his 20th season this year. Brady has played in nine Super Bowls, winning six of them, the most of any player in NFL history. Due to his numerous accomplishments, records, and accolades, he is considered by many sports analysts to be the greatest quarterback of all time. When you take the phrase Greatest Of All Time you get GOAT. I did a deep dive into Brady (shout out to Monica Rivera for turning me on to Tom vs Time on Facebook). I was not surprised that a ton of his success is his attitude. What Podcasters Can Learn From Tom Brady He started as a child attending football camps. He has a genuine, insatiable love of the game of Football. In high school, Brady was not good enough to start on the 0–8 JV team, which had not scored a touchdown all year. He created highlight tapes and sent them to schools he considered attending. This led to strong interest from many football programs around the nation. He joins the Michigan football team as their seventh quarterback. He had over 100 practices his first year not to mention the hundreds of hours of meetings to prepare him to play. He was a backup for two years. When he finally got to play in a game his pass was a 45-yard interception resulting in the other team getting a touchdown. He wasn't sure if the coach would ever put him in again. At one point, Brady hired a sports psychologist to help him cope with frustration and anxiety and even considered transferring to California. He worked closely with assistant athletic director Greg Harden, who met with Brady every week to build his confidence and to maximize his performance on the field. This aided Tom in believing in himself. In his first year at Michigan, he played one game with a rating of 63.7. He sought guidance on a weekly basis The next three years his rating was 137, 133, 138. Brady was selected by the New England Patriots with the 199th overall pick in the sixth round of 2000 NFL Draft Tom Brady realizes that there are many people that want his job, so he works year-round on his game. He realizes he is in a "What have you done for me? business."In investments, there is a line that states "Past performance does not guarantee future results. " He earns his position every day. He cares deeply and has stated that losing super bowls is something he never forgets. He LOVES the game. Why else with someone with an estimated $180 million dollar net worth be putting his body on the line. He understands how to set priorities. He will say, My family is number one, and football is "One A." When its football time, he is all football. When it's family time, he is all in on his family. He has evolved over the years and hires coaches and experts to help out. He is looking for any kind of improvement, even if it's only a one percent improvement. The six quarterbacks drafted before Brady combined to start 191 games and throw 246 touchdowns. Brady has won 201 games in his career — including four Super Bowls — and thrown 450 touchdowns ... and counting. Another saying from Brady is staying hungry- stay humble. He often gives back to the community. Getting Your Podcast Unstuck Tom Brady LOVES to evaluate his performance. He is looking for ANY way to improve his performance. You should do the same. I talked about evaluating your own show in the past. Go back to some old episodes and listen with fresh ears. I recently went back through some old email sequences and found some HORRIBLE mistakes. Go listen to your show with fresh ears. Poll your audience. I just got a poll from the show Chapo House who is making $141,042 PER MONTH and their poll amounted to "What are we doing right, and what do you wish we would do less of." Do you have the courage to send out that survey? If you're struggling with finding topics, then take some time and search for new blogs, youtube channels, podcasts, and other sources of information that you might want to comment on. Take action to DO things that you can talk about first hand. Go to where your audience is and make friends and start relationships with people Make sure your show is everywhere. I'll be talking about this on DC Podfest. I am saddened when someone signs up for the Podcast Review Show or Podcast Rodeo and I ask for a link to your show and they send a link to their episode in Apple. What if I was on android like 80% of people in Europe? Start a Facebook group, or join a Facebook group around your topic. This may feed you with ideas, or introduce you to people you may want to interview. What If I Change Direction? If you change direction (and first, yes you can) you need to have the stomach for it. Why? Because not everyone is going to like your new direction and leave. Are you OK with that? You need to be because you need to realize that anyone who leaves is not your target audience. Then you need to realize that it is a bit like starting over, and it may take some time to get the attention of your target audience and get them to talk about you. Take A Long Hard Look in the Mirror It may be that you've run out of gas about your topic. Maybe you've said all you need to say. Very popular shows like Game of Thrones, Seinfeld, Cheers, all came to an end, and eventually, all podcats will come to an end (unless you hand it off to a new host). 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Monica Rivera and Super Joe Pardo sit down to talk podcasting back in 2016 in this interview for the Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference Show.

Monica Rivera, host of the YOU WANNA DO WHAT!? Podcast. Monica’s purpose in life is to help people understand that they are capable of so much more than they think. On her podcast she shares real stories and conversations about what it takes to do more, be more, and accomplish more in your life.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clinical neuropsychologists are currently using instruments that are derived predominantly from monolingual, monocultural, and homogenous populations.  According to U.S. Census projections, the U.S. is expected to continue becoming a more racially and ethnically pluralistic melting pot.  As the number of White Americans is expected to decrease, the Hispanic population is projected to nearly double over the next few decades.  The need for cultural responsiveness will only increase as the population becomes more diverse.  In this episode, we talk with Dr. Monica Rivera Mindt, board-certified neuropsychologist and President of the Hispanic Neuropsychological Society (HNS), about various cross-cultural considerations in the context of neuropsychological assessment, including bilingualism, “culturally neutral” tests, and the role of acculturation in cognitive performance.   Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/21 _________________  If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 2) Subscribe (free) and leave an iTunes review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 3) Contribute to the discussion in the comments section of the website (click the episode link listed above) or on Twitter (@NavNeuro)   Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior!   [Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners’ own risk.  Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

Have you ever found yourself saying “I'm starting to sound like my mom (or dad)”? It's no secret that our upbringing can have a long life impact. This also includes how our parents managed their money. In this episode, Jenny Pulido shares with us how she stopped the cycle of the money conversation being “cosa de adultos” (an adult thing) and so much more. Lo que vas aprender en este episodio (What you'll learn about in today's episode): The response she got after asking her parents a money question and how she is changing the cycle with her sons The lesson she learned when she purchased a ring with a $239 monthly payment The change she was afraid to make with her spouse because it brought her a lot of shame and guilt, but she did it anyway For a quick recap of this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/SDI22 Be sure to continue to join us in more money conversations in our FREE community over here: http://www.jenhemphill.com/comunidad Enjoy this episode and want more? Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/su-dinero-importa-podcast/id1436852516?mt=2 By doing that you will help us reach more women like yourself. It's easy, here is how: http://jenhemphill.com/how-to-subscribe-and-leave-a-review-on-itunes/ The post Stopping the Cycle with Jenny Pulido | SDI 22 appeared first on the Su Dinero Importa Podcast. Have you not grabbed my book? You can do so by searching Her Money Matters on Amazon OR using this link: https://www.jenhemphill.com/book

Have you ever found yourself saying “I’m starting to sound like my mom (or dad)”? It’s no secret that our upbringing can have a long life impact. This also includes how our parents managed their money. In this episode, Jenny Pulido shares with us how she stopped the cycle of the money conversation being “cosa de adultos” (an adult thing) and so much more. Lo que vas aprender en este episodio (What you'll learn about in today's episode): The response she got after asking her parents a money question and how she is changing the cycle with her sons The lesson she learned when she purchased a ring with a $239 monthly payment The change she was afraid to make with her spouse because it brought her a lot of shame and guilt, but she did it anyway For a quick recap of this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/SDI22 Be sure to continue to join us in more money conversations in our FREE community over here: http://www.jenhemphill.com/comunidad Enjoy this episode and want more? Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/su-dinero-importa-podcast/id1436852516?mt=2 By doing that you will help us reach more women like yourself. It’s easy, here is how: http://jenhemphill.com/how-to-subscribe-and-leave-a-review-on-itunes/ The post Stopping the Cycle with Jenny Pulido | SDI 22 appeared first on the Su Dinero Importa Podcast. Have you not grabbed my book? You can do so by searching Her Money Matters on Amazon OR using this link: https://www.jenhemphill.com/book

Have you ever found yourself saying “I’m starting to sound like my mom (or dad)”? It’s no secret that our upbringing can have a long life impact. This also includes how our parents managed their money. In this episode, Jenny Pulido shares with us how she stopped the cycle of the money conversation being “cosa de adultos” (an adult thing) and so much more. Lo que vas aprender en este episodio (What you'll learn about in today's episode): The response she got after asking her parents a money question and how she is changing the cycle with her sons The lesson she learned when she purchased a ring with a $239 monthly payment The change she was afraid to make with her spouse because it brought her a lot of shame and guilt, but she did it anyway For a quick recap of this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/SDI22 Be sure to continue to join us in more money conversations in our FREE community over here: http://www.jenhemphill.com/comunidad Enjoy this episode and want more? Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/su-dinero-importa-podcast/id1436852516?mt=2 By doing that you will help us reach more women like yourself. It’s easy, here is how: http://jenhemphill.com/how-to-subscribe-and-leave-a-review-on-itunes/ The post Stopping the Cycle with Jenny Pulido | SDI 22 appeared first on the Su Dinero Importa Podcast. Have you not grabbed my book? You can do so by searching Her Money Matters on Amazon OR using this link: https://www.jenhemphill.com/book

Monica is an action-taking maven She has a passion for converting ideas into execution - quickly! She is a self-taught, podcast producer, consultant and speaker that delivers relatable stories with practical advice because she believes you can't be what you can't see. When she's not creating awesome content, you can find her playing with her toddler niece or planning her next vacation! e: monica@youwannadowhat.com w: www.youwannadowhat.com t: @youwannadowhat1 f: www.facebook.com/youwannadowhat i: instagram.com/youwannadowhat

Monica Rivera is the founder and host of "You Wanna Do What?!", a podcast about reconnecting with yourself and exploring your interests, ideas and dreams. Monica encourages her listeners to pursue the items on their bucket list through her relatable stories and strategies. Her podcast also features candid interviews with inspirational go-getters who have taken big risks with extraordinary results.This first-generation Latina spent years feeling stuck and creatively unfulfilled in her marketing job in New York City before deciding to take a leap of faith into the world of podcasting. Monica's decision paid off -- and she uses her show as a platform to empower others to grow through personal exploration.Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa, visit: https://ossacollective.com/Follow Ossa on Socials- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ossaforpodcasters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ossacollectivenetwork

Monica Rivera is the founder and host of "You Wanna Do What?!", a podcast about reconnecting with yourself and exploring your interests, ideas and dreams. Monica encourages her listeners to pursue the items on their bucket list through her relatable stories and strategies. Her podcast also features candid interviews with inspirational go-getters who have taken big risks with extraordinary results. This first-generation Latina spent years feeling stuck and creatively unfulfilled in her marketing job in New York City before deciding to take a leap of faith into the world of podcasting. Monica's decision paid off -- and she uses her show as a platform to empower others to grow through personal exploration.

Izzy spends some time with Monica Rivera with the podcast You Wanna Do What?!  Izzy uses Monica's message from her podcast to focus on 2 particular topics such as positive thinking and organization and uses that to bring a challenge to her listens to share their best practices.   Please visit Monica at www.youwannadowhat.com or follow her on facebook and instagram.

Monica Rivera is a woman who is not afraid to try new paths. She won’t hesitate to agree that life has its ups and downs and every part of it matters, has something to teach us, and also invites us to respond as our best selves. Listen in asMonica and I talk about making big decisions, being true to yourself and taking risks. Can’t get enough, check out Monica’s podcast: YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!   How to ask yourself what you need, and answer that need, too!   Why being intentional with your decisions matters every time How to find a community that helps you live the life you love     Links Mentioned: “You Wanna Do What” podcast with Monica Rivera https://www.youwannadowhat.com/ Yogahealer podcast https://yogahealer.com/podcasts/ Fearless Self Love Retreat https://www.fearlessselflove.com/ Dancing Spirit Ranch https://www.dancingspiritranch.com/   Show Highlights: 02:30 Easeful Living Practice 26:02 Introduction of Monica Rivera 27:11 You can’t be what you can’t see, how others can help us believe what’s possible for ourselves 31:20 Staying in a curious mind set while balancing the old adage, “To thine own self be true.” 40:00 Self doubt and asking for help, premise of Monica’s show, You WANNA do WHAT?! 43:33 I love you affirmation, Andrea’s poem 45:33 Weight and self image -- oh this can be a doozy and we’re going there, gently 48:50 Confidence and Risk taking -- Is it worth it? How do we get more of it? 52:45 Community, connectedness, virtual community -- how can they each meet our needs for relationship 56:50 Paying someone to help you -- yes, it can be well worth it! 39:25 Making your own decisions is possible 104:50 Find your door and walk through it 109:17 Courageous Self-Care Tip & Insight into next episode with Katie Visco!   Favorite Quotes: “I’ve never been someone who is too shy to ask questions. I am the person who sees a panel of buttons and want to press all the buttons to see what they will do.” -Monica Rivera “I don’t want to do what everyone else is doing I want to give other paths a try.” -Monica Rivera “Be curious, just observe. The more you do it, the more you exercise your curious ‘muscle.’” -Monica Rivera “Sit in a space before you make a judgement.” -Monica Rivera “Observation teaches you what isn’t serving you.” -Andrea Catherine “Be intentional with the decision you make to help someone else. Ask yourself, does this feel good to the other person, and does it feel good to me?” -Monica Rivera “Our body takes longer to learn than our mind, and we can’t fault ourselves for our process and our progress.” -Andrea Catherine “If we’re not showing ourselves other forms of beauty aside from what’s popular, then how are we going to see ourselves as beautiful?” -Andrea Catherine   “When I’m making a big decision, I take people’s input up to a point, thank them for it, then I make the decision on my own and tell them about it afterward.” -Monica Rivera “Doors open that are intended to open. Find your door.” -Monica Rivera Meet Monica: Monica Rivera is an action-taking maven. She has a passion for converting ideas into execution - quickly. (She started her podcast, YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! in just 3 days).  A self-taught, NYC-based podcast producer, consultant and speaker, her signature approach comes down to giving you permission to pursue their personal goals through relatable stories and practical solutions.

I got an email from someone struggling to start their podcast, "The biggest issue I’m dealing with is psychological: the show is not coming together in the format that I really wanted—and at this point there seems to be nothing I can do about that— but that, combined with fear, uncertainty, and doubt, and the inevitable self-comparisons to what others are doing as well as my own personal expectations has quite frankly got me a little bit paralyzed. It’s like I’m on the firing line, I’m locked and loaded and I’ve got a good site picture, but I just can’t get myself to pull the trigger because I’m afraid of the kickback."  I've mentioned in the past how to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and the story of Monica Rivera, and today I want to talk about how it feels to podcast. What Does it Feel Like to be a Podcaster? Excited By the possibilities Frustrated When computers decide to be, well, computers. Smarter When you figure things out Nervous As you are learning new things, and getting outside of your comfort zone. Confident When you publish your first episode Frightened When you realize everyone can hear your show. Humbled / Shocked When we inspire someone or affect someone. Normal When you find out you’re not the only one who thinks this way. Safe Because you are surrounded by people similar to you Amazed At the opportunities to that come your way, the people you get to speak Mentioned in This Show Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Episode Monica Rivera The Nudge You Need Podcasting in America The latest edition the Edison Research Infinite Dial was published. Here are some insights: 70%  are familiar with the word podcasting ( 197 Million people) 51% have listened to at least one podcast ( a 7% jump) 32% listen on a monthly basis (up from 26%) 22% listen on a weekly basis (up from 17%) 17 million more people are monthly listeners than last year. 14 million more podcast are listening Work With Me Join the School of Podcasting or let me be your podcast mentor

Podcast Industry Leaders Gather in NYC I attended the On Air Festival in NYC in New York City where what some might describe as "Procasters" were in attendance. When I went to talk to people instead of finding people who spoke into microphones I found: Producers Editors Writers and I was amazed to find that: Some episodes of Radiolab take up to two years for ONE episode Missing Richards Simmons took one year to produce You can create an entire season of a podcast using 5% of the budget of a TV pilot. Advertisers want more stats even though podcasting is providing more data than they've ever received. Start With the Story Dan from Sporkful had a great talk and explained how it took him nine years to make his podcast his full-time job. Kristen Meinzer from By the Book podcast (which reviews self-help books) explained how she took a book review and worked a story into it. Special thanks to Monica Rivera from the You Wanna Do What Podcast for being my tour guide SPONSOR: Alitu Web Based Podcast Maker It's a web app, where people can log in on their web browser and then use it to edit and produce their podcast episodes. Mobile app coming soon too. Podcasters record their show as normal, then upload their recordings to Alitu. Alitu then processes, levels, converts them all, pieces the clips together, adds your theme music automatically, and publishes the episode, direct to your podcast host. If you need to edit out any mistakes, then you can use Alitu's custom podcast editing tool to do just that, before creating your finished episode.   The idea behind Alitu is to make Podcasting and quick and simple as possible, removing a bunch of the tech barriers and to let you concentrate on the bit you do best – talking about something you love!   It can take an interview where each person records their side of the conversation, and it will combine them together (how cool is that?)   Check it out at www.alitu.com check out this video   Mp3 Chapter Marks I mentioned how I started adding chapter marks in the mp3 file, and I wasn't sure if any apps even used these chapters. It turns out there are more software titles that recognize these than I originally thought Overcast used them (and not much else). It turns out that MP3 chapters can be displayed with Instacast, Overcast, Downcast, Podcat, Pocket Casts and iCatcher!. On Android you can use Podcast Addict, which supports chapters in all file formats (MP3, M4A/MP4, Opus, Ogg, etc.), uPod to display chapter marks with URLs and images in MP3 and MP4 files, the open source AntennaPod supports chapter titles with URLs in MP3, Opus and Ogg Vorbis files and Pocket Casts supports MP3 chapters. Apple Has Too Much Power? With Apple threatening (and then rescinding) to pull people from Apple podcasts some people were really upset and stated we should take steps to remove Apple of it's power. I've been around long enough to remember podcasting before Apple added podcasts to iTunes, and that gave podcasting a boost in the arm. When they added the podcast app to be native to their operating system. Yahoo, Microsoft, Odeo, Google (multiple times) have created and deleted a podcast directory. With Spotify spending a TON of money, I say if you want to "topple" Apple I have a two-word plan: STEP UP. Don't create software that doesn't have half the power of the current leading titles step up and provide all the current features AND THEN SOME. Create something that makes it easier for the listener (Which is what Apple did). For those that think Apple has too much power, feel free to remove your show from their directory if you hate it so much. Apple is giving best practices on how to get the most out of their software and they are complaining. Back in 2012 some consultants came up with a "file for download only" strategy that was REALLY STUPID in 2012 (and just Hideous in today's terms) and Rob Walch from LIBSYN said, "This is a bad way to use LIBSYN," and some people didn't listen. Those are the people I am helping today and they say, "Wow, I didn't realize I was missing so much syndication...." Apple is giving us suggestions on how to use their software, and some people are going to listen, and some people are not. Question of the Month What is your crutch word, and what did you do to get rid of it? Contact me and let me know (Preferably in audio format) Work With Me Join the School of Podcasting or let me be your podcast mentor

Chris met Monica Rivera at Podcast Movement 2018 in Philly and wants to share her awesome podcast for Day 11!

Sponsor: Focusrite [1;23] I got to play with a Focusrite 2i2 and if you are looking for an easy to get your microphone into your computer (and have the option to have a co-host as well) without having to look at a TON of knobs, check out the Focusrite 2i2. As I'm on a PC, I downloaded a driver, plugged in the unit, and was ready to record. If you're on a Mac computer, you just plug it in. If you want a backup copy of your recording, plug a cable into the monitor out and send the signal to your portable recorder. It's built like a tank and is a lovely shade of red. Check out the interface selector tool that helps you pick the right model for you at their website. My Favorite Podcast Is 2018 CLICK HERE for a PDF featuring expanded descriptions and links to all the shows mentioned Thanks to everyone who sent in their submissions. These are in no apparent order: 2:57 My Dad wrote a Porno - Sent in from Anna Seewald from Authentic Parenting - Parenting From the Heart 4:44 Assumptions Podcast (with an Atheist and Christian co-host a show ). Sent in from Alexander from Dear Subjects  (help Alexander build the new nation 5:32 Hardcore History Sent in from Arnie Chapman the Football History dude. Learn about the history of foot 6:57 Films on Trial (which has great debates, and is very unique) -Sent in from Brad of the Cinema Guys (they love movies!) 8:13 The Nolecast: Florida State football analysis - Sent in from of the Brandon of the Florida Focus Podcast ( A College Football Podcast) 9:26 The Art of Manliness - Sent in from Chris Nesi of the House of Ed Tech Podcast (changing the way teachers teach ) 10:43 Imaginary Worlds ( Sci-fi genre narrative ) Sent in from Dave of the DC Onscreen podcast (A podcast about the DC Universe, specifically on screen)  11:49 Meet the Holifields ( a great, fun, entertaining behind the scenes of a married couple) Sent in from Eliquitie of the Travel Gluten Free Podcast (Enjoy Food, Enjoy Travel, Enjoy Life ) 13:29 The Model Health Show  (variety topics in addition to fitness)- Sent in from Ernie of the Snooks and Lovey podcast (insights into a new married couple)  15:10 Crime Writers On  (cause Haley just wanted more Serial talk) - Sent in from Haley Radke of the Adoptees On Podcast (Where Adoptees Discuss the Adoption Experience ) 17:49 Cliff Ravenscraft Show Sent in from Josh of the Corner Cutters Podcast (all about Solving the Rubik's Cube in record time 19:04 Dave predicts Cliff will be a life coach back in 2014 20:00 The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg Sent in from Josh of the Saving Elephants Podcast ( conservative values with a mercifully modern twist )  21:39 Bill Bur's Monday Morning Podcast (it makes Josh laugh, best ad reads ) - Sent in from Josh Liston of the On the Bubble Podcast 23:39 Jody Mayberry Sent in from Josh Rivers of the Podcast Experiments Podcast 25:28 The Feed the Official Libyn Podcast -Sent in from Justin of the Optimal Living Daily (The Best Blogs Narrated for You Daily) 26:27  The Big Story ( In Depth look on Canada, in quick chunks) Sent from Mark Des Cotes of the Resourceful Designer Podcast (helping graphic artists/ web designers) 27:28 Uncivil Podcast ( an amazing mix of storytelling and conversation) Sent in from Mark Shapiro MD  of the Explore the Space Podcast (Examining the interface between healthcare & society) 28:52 The Newsworthy (a great short podcast with the latest news) Sent in from Matt Rafferty of The Author Inside You Podcast (encourage authors to write and publish their first book). Hear Erica on Podcast Junkies 29:58 Reply All (a show about the Internet) Sent in by Max Prescott from of the Aviation News Talk Podcast (General aviation podcast) 31:11 Free Field training - Sent in from Mike Wilkerson of the What Cops Watch Podcast (Go behind the badge).  Hear the review of What Cops Watch on the Podcast Review Show.  32:40 The Bill Simmons Podcast - Recorded when Monica Rivera from the You Wanna Do What? (giving you the nudge you need) guest hosted on the Ask the Podcast Coach. 35:37 Philly Who? ( Amazing Interviews from Philadelphia People ) Sent in from Miss Ileane Smith of the Ms Ileane Speaks Podcast ( great social media tips) Ms Ilean might check out Twisted Philly 37:54 Online Marketing Made Easy (Amy Porterfield) Sent in from Natalie of the Unreserved Wine Talk.  40:00 Without Fail Sent in from Randy Cantrell of the Grow Great (short business advice delivered daily)) and Leaning Towards Wisdom Podcasts.  41:20 The Jeff Ruebin Jeff Ruebin show ( unique guests with great discussions) Sent in from Sandy of the Made in Museums Podcast (curious museums for curious minds) 43:05 Security Now Sent in from Garret of the Good Patron podcast (on supporting musicians)  43:43 Case File (true crime) Sent in from Scott Johnson of the What was that like? Podcast (Real people in unreal situations) 46:08 Podcast Rodeo Show Sent in from Scott Orr of the Code 3 Podcast ( Firefighters Podcast)  47:41 On Being - Sent in from Gregory of the Collected Clan (conversational biographies of relatable people) 49:40 School of Podcasting (you'e looking at it) - Sent in from Stephen of the Mind Over Stress 50:33 Stacking Benjamins Sent in from Steve Stewart at www.stevestewart.me 52:00 The Thomas Jefferson Hour (history podcast)  Sent in from Terry of the Discovering America 54:07 School of Podcasting - Sent in from Todd of the Keto Confidential (about the Ketogenic Diet) 56:13 You Wanna Do What? Sent in from Zack Demopoulos of the Rasing (pa) Rents (tips for Caregivers) 58:38 Speaking Your Brand - Sent From Zita of the Ritual Recipes 59:14 School of Podcasting - Win Charles  Podcast Talent Coach - Sent From Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting 1:01:10 Broken Record (behind the scenes of music) submitted by Eric K Johnson from the Podcast Talent Coach show (helping you create engaging content) Let Me Help You With Your Podcast If you want to learn at your own pace, join the School of Podcasting If you have specific questions or are looking for a Podcast Mentor check out www.schoolofpodcasting.com/workwithme

Episode 75 Monica Rivera – Creator and Host of “YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!” Podcast “Hi, I’m Monica and I podcast out of my closet.” In Episode 75, the Two Fit Crazies had the pleasure of interviewing Monica Rivera, a self-proclaimed “MULTI-POTENTIALITE” (a fancy word for one with MANY interests) who also just happens to be a VERY successful podcast host. Monica is the creator of, “YOU WANNA DO WHAT,” a show that she states is “about exploring interests-allowing ourselves to change, choose and try.” However, the Two Fit Crazies love a GREAT story, and Monica is no exception. As a first-generation Latina growing up in the Bronx, Monica shares her story of great adversity and soul searching which finally lead her to quit her unfulfilling corporate job to chase her passion to change lives. Hear the approach that Monica takes as she works her way up to becoming not only a Spartan competition, but an NPR Fellowship recipient as well! Like many of us, Monica Rivera was sick and tired of living someone else’s dream, so listen up as she shares some of her best practices to gain the momentum you need to change your life. Monica Rivera “walks the walk!” Listen closely because it may just change your life! -Two Fit Crazies Podcast: You Wanna Do What? email: monica@youwannadowhat.com website: www.youwannadowhat.com Facebook: Monica Rivera & @youwannadowhat #youwannadowhat

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Today Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting is joined by special co-host Monica Rivera from the You Wanna Do What? podcast to talk a bit about her time after doing a fellowship with NPR 8:40 The Secrets of Dynamic Communication 11:48 Using Transcriptions to speed up your editing (check out otter.ai ) also mentioned www.temi.com  15:28 Episode numbers in your show 19:30 Marketing for Podcasters 22:03 Making marketing materials 23:40 Headliner for making audiogram Mentioned: https://www.photopea.com/ www.pixlr.com https://squoosh.app/ 27:29 Our Awesome Supporters THANK YOU We need ONE MORE for the month Join for as little as $1 a month 30:05 How to ask that better - NEW SEGMENT. When did you get into podcast vs When did you know you wanted to be a podcaster? 32:00 Checking stats, the good, the bad, the ugly. 37:00 Apple Popularity indicators in Apple iTunes 39:00 Monica's absolute favorite podcast 42:00 Find Monica at www.youwannadowhat.com  43:00 A great indicator that your audience is engaged (Monica's recent surgery) 48:55 How many episodes are a season, and how long a break should you take? 52:47 Dave is getting ready to binge the Book Marketing show  

Tips for Visiting Santa at Macy's and How to Prevent Being Pick-Pocketed. Listen in as Lee shares her insider advice on how to get through waiting to see Santa at Santaland at Macy's in Herald Square at West 34th Street. Find out where to enter to avoid the crowds and what to take to make the wait in line more bearable - especially with little ones. You'll also find out how to avoid being pick-pocketed while out and about in New York City during the holiday season. And, if your wallet is stolen, Lee shares what to do next! Shout-Outs: A hello goes out to Jack Howard from Brisbane, Australia! And, an "Oops!" goes out to Mike in London. Thank you so much for listening! * Join The House of Lee NYC Facebook Group! * Mentions/Resources: - China Noodle House ==> CORRECTION: Lee made a mistake. It's actually called Main Noodle House, 1011 6th Ave, New York, NY 10018, (2120 869-0888 - Macy's at 34th Street/Herald Square, Manhattan - Lee's favorite off-camera pocket light for great photos: Aputure's AL-M9 Amaran Pocket-Sized Daylight-Balanced LED Light, $40-ish. - New podcast from Lee's child: http://www.SebzWorldOfSports.com - New podcast from Lee: http://www.PractiMama.com - Lee keeps it real with practical parenting tips! - 'CastShop NYC - A 1-day, Hands-on podcasting workshop on December 15th: Register here! - 'CastShop NYC - HOLIDAY EDITION: "A Podcaster's Field Recording Adventure in the City," on Saturday, December 29th - Register here! Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Saturday, December 15th She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; The Thought Card's Danielle Desir; and co-host Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! What is a Podcast?!: Tell your friends to join Lee at her webinar, "What's a Podcast? And What's In It for Me?" It's on December 21st at 10AM. CLICK TO REGISTER! The House of Lee NYC, a division of WLEE Media, LLC, is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Leave your comments and questions via voice for Lee at www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com - or call or email Lee at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Are you feeling stuck? Not sure which of your passions to latch on to because you just have SO many? My guest, Monica Rivera, creator of the podcast "You Wanna Do What!?", is joining me today to talk about how she found her way into a passionate life by embracing her varied interests and creating her own unique path. Listen in for detailed advice on how to catapult yourself out of your own rut and live full-out.  Check out Monica's podcast and more about her story at youwannadowhat.com 

How to Host a Holiday Cookie-Baking Party. Yes! Not just a cookie-swap type of gathering! Listen in as Lee shares with you her recipe for a fun way to bring people together in your home using cookie baking as the excuse. You'll learn what to do and what to tell your guests - and what NOT to do! Lee also shares what a Thank You file is and why everyone should have one. And, teachers! Lee gives all teachers a nugget of support! Happy Hanukah! Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy Kwanzaa! Shout-Outs: A hello goes out to Rebecca Nakamura in Chicago! Thank you to "Happy Meditating" for reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening! * Join The House of Lee NYC Facebook Group! * Mentions/Resources: - Patti LaBelle - Elf, the movie - Keste Pizza and Vino; 271 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014; (212) 243-1500 - New podcast from Lee's child: http://www.SebzWorldOfSports.com - New podcast from Lee: http://www.PractiMama.com - Lee keeps it real with practical parenting tips! - FREE talk, "How to Start a Podcast" on Tuesday, December 11th for www.CreativeMornings.com - RSVP here! - 'CastShop NYC - A 1-day, Hands-on podcasting workshop on December 15th: Register here! - 'CastShop NYC - HOLIDAY EDITION: "A Podcaster's Field Recording Adventure in the City," on Saturday, December 29th - Register here! Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Saturday, December 15th She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; The Thought Card's Danielle Desir; and co-host Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! What is a Podcast?!: Tell your friends to join Lee at her webinar, "What's a Podcast? And What's In It for Me?" It's on December 21st at 10AM. CLICK TO REGISTER! The House of Lee NYC, a division of WLEE Media, LLC, is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Leave your comments and questions via voice for Lee at www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com - or call or email Lee at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

How to Tell a Story. Join Lee as she interviews guest Shannon Cason, an award-winning, professional storyteller. Shannon Cason shares more than ten major tips to learning how to tell a story really well whether it's for a dinner party or for the big leagues as a keynote speaker. Shannon also shares the ONE thing no one should ever do when telling a story. Listen - and please share with your friends. Shout-Outs: A quick hello goes out to Steve Moors Art in New York! Thank you for listening! * Join The House of Lee NYC Facebook Group! * Mentions/Resources: - Shannon Cason: podcasts Homemade Stories and Trouble; Contact: @shannoncason or www.ShannonCason.com - Shannon Cason's story about a day with his daughter: Episode 98: A Perfect Day, Homemade Stories podcast - Holiday markets at Union Square and Columbus Circle, UrbanSpaceNYC.com for more information - German Delights, a vendor at the holiday markets offering authentic German sausages with those yummy rolls and optional  sauerkraut - New podcast from Lee's child: http://www.SebzWorldOfSports.com - New podcast from Lee: http://www.PractiMama.com - Lee keeps it real with practical parenting tips! - FREE talk, "How to Start a Podcast" on Tuesday, December 11th for www.CreativeMornings.com - CLICK for link - Toastmasters - StoryTellersProject.com - Red Rooster restaurant - The Moth - Ask Me Another podcast, Ophira Eisenberg Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Saturday, December 15th She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; The Thought Card's Danielle Desir; and co-host Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! What is a Podcast?!: Tell your friends to join Lee at her webinar, "What's a Podcast? And What's In It for Me?" It's on December 21st at 10AM. CLICK TO REGISTER! The House of Lee NYC, a division of WLEE Media, LLC, is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Leave your comments and questions via voice for Lee at www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com - or call or email Lee at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

No water or no HOT water? Listen in as Lee shares some practical tips for when you find yourself with either water OR hot water not working! And, this happened today, on Thanksgiving 2018! With guests expected! Find out what happened, how to take a hot water bucket shower, and how to handle the same situation if it happens to you! Shout-Outs: Hellos go out to Stacey Fitch in AL! Thank you for listening! * Join The House of Lee NYC Facebook Group! * Mentions/Resources: - Waverly Restaurant (also known as Waverly Diner), 385 6th Ave (near West 4th Street), New York, NY 10014 - New podcast from Lee's child: http://www.SebzWorldOfSports.com - New podcast from Lee: http://www.PractiMama.com - Lee keeps it real with practical parenting tips! Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Saturday, December 15th She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; The Thought Card's Danielle Desir; and co-host Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! What is a Podcast?!: Tell your friends to join Lee at her webinar, "What's a Podcast? And What's In It for Me?" It's on December 21st at 10AM. CLICK TO REGISTER! The House of Lee NYC, a division of WLEE Media, LLC, is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Leave your comments and questions via voice for Lee at www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com - or call or email Lee at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Viewing Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Tips. Listen in as Lee shares her first-hand tips for viewing all those parade balloons as they're being inflated on Thanksgiving Day Eve. Shout-Outs: Hellos go out to Allison Doenges and Canada! Thank you for listening! * Join The House of Lee NYC Facebook Group! * Mentions/Resources: - Bosie Tea Parlor, 10 Morton St., New York, NY 10012, (212) 352-9900 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Balloon Viewing area: W81/W77 - Lee's Cranberry Sauce Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUk0QyE1hOE - New podcast from Lee's child: http://www.SebzWorldOfSports.com - New podcast from Lee: http://www.PractiMama.com - Lee keeps it real with practical parenting tips! Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Saturday, December 15th She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; The Thought Card's Danielle Desir; and co-host Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! What is a Podcast?!: Tell your friends to join Lee at her webinar, "What's a Podcast? And What's In It for Me?" It's on November 16th at 10AM. CLICK TO REGISTER! The House of Lee NYC, a division of WLEE Media, LLC, is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Leave your comments and questions via voice for Lee at www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com - or call or email Lee at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

How to Break Up with a Friend - listen as Lee talks with May Flam, the "Heal Your Work-Life Coach" to determine the answer and more!  And, do you ghost a friend? When or why? As Lee investigates this subject, she runs into three men willing to share their thoughts. Lee considers this as a very informal study on the difference between men and women. Listeners will certainly chuckle, too. (Guest appearances: Josh, Rich, and Patrick Hinds, the co-host of the wildly popular podcast, True Crime Obsessed.) Shout-Outs: Hellos go out to Saudi Arabia, Wayne Lockett in California! Thank you so much! * Join The House of Lee NYC Facebook Group! * Resources: May Flam: Queenbees in the Workplace, FB group City Spots: - Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd St. New York, NY 10011 (212) 367-9000 - Dominick's, 2335 Arthur Ave., Bronx, NY 10458 (718) 733-2807 (B/D trains to 182nd-183rd Sts Station, Metro-North train to Fordham Station) Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Saturday, December 15th She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; The Thought Card's Danielle Desir; and co-host Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! What is a Podcast?!: Tell your friends to join Lee at her webinar, "What's a Podcast? And What's In It for Me?" It's on November 16th at 10AM. CLICK TO REGISTER! The House of Lee NYC, a division of WLEE Media, LLC, is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Leave your comments and questions via voice for Lee at www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com - or call or email Lee at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

More Counter Space. Listen in as Lee shares her household tip of how to create more temporary counter space in your tiny bathroom and/or kitchen. She has both! So take it from her, you don't want to miss this brilliant way to avoid feeling so confined when you're trying to get stuff done in your bathroom or kitchen - and you need more counter space. Shout-Outs: Hellos go out to Aleshia from Tanzania and Nich Lewis of Chicago by way of Las Vegas! Thank you so much! Lee's City Spot: Loukoumi Taverna at 45-07 Ditmars Blvd, Queens, NY 11105 Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Saturday, December 15th She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; The Thought Card's Danielle Desir; and co-host Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! What is a Podcast?!: Tell your friends to join Lee at her webinar, "What's a Podcast? And What's In It for Me?" It's on November 16th at 10AM. CLICK TO REGISTER! The House of Lee NYC, a division of WLEE Media, LLC, is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Leave your comments and questions via voice for Lee at www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com - or call or email Lee at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

What does it take to truly chase your dreams? For many people, living up to everyone else’s expectations squelches the fearlessness that it takes to go after dreams. Today’s show is all about not losing the youthful exuberance and drive that sets us on the path to our dreams. Monica Rivera is a NYC-based podcast producer, consultant, and speaker who is living a life full of experience by shaking up routines and challenging conventional thinking. She’s the host of YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!--a weekly podcast heard in over 70 countries. YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! Is a podcast about exploring interests, allowing ourselves to change, choose, and try, whether it’s a lifestyle, hobby, fitness transformation, career change, or a bucket list item. Young dreams Does Mom really know best? Monica’s mom didn’t think she could earn a good living or have a stable career doing something creative, so she pushed her into economics. Monica quickly realized it wasn’t her “thing,” but it put her on the corporate ladder. The younger Monica originally wanted to be a singer, and then the first Latina Supreme Court justice, and then a writer. Even though Monica won contests in school with her writing, her mom stepped in to turn her dreams into a different direction. TWEET: If you want to do something, take the first action step and the rest will follow. @youwannadowhat #chasingdreams Spotlighting diversity Are there more dream chasers than you would expect? Monica says that everyone has a dream, but we don’t always have the freedom to chase it. She was in a corporate job and felt all her lights dimming. She was unhappy and felt that she wasn’t getting the opportunities she wanted. She knew she had to dig herself out of the hole she was in, and she asked herself, “What happened to the person I used to be?” TWEET: I love connecting the stories of human experience with an audience. @youwannadowhat #chasingdreams It’s NEVER too late! Are you waiting to chase your dream? Even though it’s never too late, Monica hears many people say they are waiting for retirement or some other life event. We are conditioned to think we have all the time in the world---and this is the biggest problem in chasing dreams. Don’t wait for retirement! Monica’s advice is to start small by thinking about the things you really loved as a kid, and see if you can connect to those things now. Don’t think you have to give up all fun just because you’re an adult. Most people are way too tied to a timeline.  TWEET: Ultimately, I want to tell stories and amplify voices. @youwannadowhat #chasingdreams Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take--”What’s the one thing you would wish you had done more of if next Friday were your last day? That’s your dream, so go chase it.”   OUTLINE OF THE EPISODE: [:13] How Monica was introduced to me [1:01]Young Monica’s dreams [4:05] Why Monica wants to tell stories and learn people’s “why’s” [4:44] Enhancing the creative side with photography [7:02] Sharing stories through the podcast [8:10] The determination of Cyrus Harper [10:07] Spotlighting diversity [13:15] Holding to our fearlessness [14:30] How Monica has grown [14:55] Monica’s dream podcast guest---Oprah [19:22] How millennials and Gen Z’ers are chasing dreams [21:40] It’s never too late [26:27] Being comfortable can become uncomfortable [28:36] The difficulty in embracing “different”  [32:27] A picture in a ball pit [34:00] ONE action for a dream chaser    Resources: Monica on Facebook Monica on Twitter  Monica on Instagram  Monica’s Website Gregg Clunis episode  Cyrus Harper episode   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: At the end of the day, you have to be happy with the life you live. @youwannadowhat #chasingdreams TWEET: Most people think confrontation is a bad word---but I don’t. @youwannadowhat #chasingdreams

This week I'm going to give you some lessons I learned from Speaking at We Are Podcast 2018 in Brisbane Australia. We also talk about the effectiveness of Audiograms. Sponsor: PodcastGuests.com – Get More Guests -Be Featured on More Podcasts PodcastGuests.com helps you find guests for your podcasts for free PodcastGuests.com will feature your podcast to its over 6,500 users to find qualified guests that meet your requirements You can also find 200 expert guests anytime in the directory at podcastguests.com/directory Sign up at PodcastGuests.com/sop Get a Mentor - Ask For Help I know a few people who love to travel. Monica Rivera from the You Wanna Do What? podcast gave me a great tip to download any episodes from Netflix to my iPad. George Hrab from the Geologic podcast (who gets to go to all sorts of cool stuff because of his podcast) gave me some heads up on a voltage converter. It's Rarely as Bad as It Seems When I heard the phrase "17 hours on a plane (along with some shorter flights for a total of 20 hours)" I thought it sounded like a horror story. I pictured some little punk behind me kicking my kidneys while their parents order another jack and coke from the flight attendant. In the end, even in coach, I was able to stretch my legs. I had two seats between my fellow passenger in my row and slept off and on. There were probably 3-5 small children who would occasionally cry, but it was not the nightmare I had envisioned. When I think of things that I have dreaded in the past, they are rarely as bad as you think you're going to be. Erode Your Comfort Zone I can be shy. When I go to a restaurant I'm not looking to think outside the box. When I was told that a large chunk of my schedule was planned for me, I got nervous. I didn't know where I was going, and except for a few people, I didn't know who I was with, what we were doing, and what I needed to be ready. We had assigned seats both days including assignments on who to go to lunch with. One day, Sean Desouza was going to cook authentic Indian food (I have never had Indian food). The Know Like a Trust Factor I talk about this all the time. When you create valuable content on a consistent basis, your audience trusts you and likes you. If you can share a bit of yourself, they get to know you. When people know, like, and trust you then you have influence. I know Ronsley Vaz from his "Should I Start a Podcast" show. We may have bumped into each other. I finally got to talk to him at Social Media Marketing World where I was speaking. He asked me if I would speak at We Are Podcast. I said yes on the spot. Who doesn't want to go to Australia? I saved up my pennies (and busted out a charge card) and made it happen. As I mentioned above, I was nervous. This was a new country, a new conference (for me), with new people. The first day was very good. I got to meet a lot of people. It was somewhat of the "warm up act" for the main event happening the next two days. Every speaker at this event was awesome.  Every person I met was super friendly and shared my love of podcasting. The hotel I stayed at was great.  By the end of day one, you could color me impressed, and I was ready for day two. By the end of day two, I believe I had met about 95% of the people there including Jules from Hong Kong Confidential. By the end of day two, where I once felt uncomfortable I now felt relaxed. The Speakers Retreat When I realized that I was going to be living with a bunch of people I had never met, previously this would have put me way outside my comfort zone. By this point, Ronsley had not let me down and I just went with the flow. Here again, it was not as bad as it seemed and was actually kind of fun (in the end we just slept here, and all the speakers hung out at a second house). I would start the day with some sort of healthy pancakes made from buckwheat and for toppings I had some sort of berries instead of maple syrup. Different? Yes. Delicious? Absolutely. The conversations were awesome, and the jokes and laughing were endless. More New Things The following day I had Indian food for the first time. As I was told I was a "Picky Eater" growing up, I assumed I would not like this. I loved it. Sean is launching a course in the future to show people how to cook these types of meals quickly. I'm in. I was scheduled for a session of Holographic Kinetics. I had no idea what it was, but I had heard that "it was a bit woo-woo." All I knew was Ronsley had selected a few people to do it, and I was one of them. I was not here to judge. I was all in. Holographic Kinetics is an advanced Aboriginal healing technique based on an ancient understanding of Lore, the universal laws that govern the creation, and the knowledge that everything in nature is alive and can be communicated with. Thoughts and emotions from difficult experiences in the past can become trapped in a person’s body to create realities. When experienced in the past they affect the present, which in turn affects the future. Once trapped, these energies are carried through time, negatively affecting people’s lives. These trapped energies interact with the external world, and following the law of attraction, like attracts like, they will attract to themselves similar negative experiences. More Info This was the first time I had ever tried it, and it did help me connect some dots from my past. If I'm a better, more confident person, I don't care how I got there. My New Australian Family For me, this was an experience that was truly hard to put into words. I rarely checked email, got almost no sleep, and just enjoyed the beauty of Australia, and the friendship of some truly great people. Jordan Harbinger is hilarious and his wife Jen is a walking firecracker of energy. Check out Jordan's show ( I love feedback Friday) and I went through his level 1 (free) of his Human Dynamics course. Jordan is all about learning and he shares some great insights in his course. Nicole Baldinu and Omar Zenhom are the team behind $100 MBA which I had heard of, and I had also heard of Webinar Ninja software. These two are the brains behind both those entities. I enjoyed talking books with them at breakfast one day and Omar's talk on building teams really opened my eyes Steph Taylor creates the podcast Socialite. She is always smiling and with her accent its a bit like learning about Instagram from Mary Poppins. I LOVED her presentation on having a plan for your podcast launch. Sean D'Souza - Sean is not a know it all, but yet, he seems to know everything (he is the man behind Psychotactics). His presentation on developing skills was very cool ( Energy + Confidence = Skill) and has me rethinking how I present things at the School of Podcasting. He has a podcast called Three Month Vacation. I can't wait to learn how to cook from this guy. Leanne Hughes was the Co-MC of the event and has a smile that will light up the room. She was also my hero as the volunteered to take myself, Ally, and Pat to the airport at six AM. I wish I had more time to pick her brain as she is all about making great presentations. Check out her podcast First Time Facilitator Byron Dempsey is another hero. I had plugged my iPad into to keep it as charged as possible and then forget to put it back in my book bag. Bryon was nice enough to ship it back to the States for me. Byron is a super talented videographer and helps people grow their brands with video. Laura Peterson is someone I kind of knew as I listen to her Copy that Pops podcast. She was the trooper who had to deal with a presentation clicker that did not want to participate. She is super funny and if you are in front of her, please have her to her "California Girl" imitation. If you are thinking of writing a book, she's your gal. Ange Henderson is a business consultant that is super friendly, outgoing, and was always there when we needed a food run. THANKS ANGE! She's worked with huge companies like Netflix and I could go on, but just know she's done it all. Travis Chappell dropped knowledge bombs during his presentation on how to follow up without being a pest. He's one of those guys that doesn't say much, but when he does it is hilarious. Carl Taylor seemed like a nice guy and was in a pretty good mood considering he had just had his wisdom teeth pulled. This mild-mannered guy had sold three businesses and wrote a #1 business book by the age of 25. Every time I hear the phrase Koala Bear, I will think of Carl who let me know Koala's are not bears. They are marsupials. Allison Melody is someone I had met at other conferences, but just getting to chill with people builds that relationship deeper. Her presentation on monetizing you podcast had some new strategies I had not heard of. Check out her Food Heals Podcast. Shannon Morrison is the head of operations at Amplify Media and the founder of Mighty Social World. A super nice guy, and always willing to help with anything and everything. Jason Malouin is nuts. He has a great laugh and was the co-MC of the event. Jason was a great American to Aussie translator and stopped me from getting a sunburn that would've been on a whole new level. If you're in Australia and need a portrait photographer, he's your dude. Check out his Communicator podcast. Harry Duran and Natalie Jenkins are my partners in crime at many conferences. They both make me laugh, and occasionally snort. I love them both very much. You know Harry from Podcast Junkies, and Natalie is often taking head shots at events you attend. If she can make me look good, she can make you look amazing. When I found out I was going into the Hall of Fame, Natalie was one of the first people I called to see if she would photograph it. James Cridland is another person who has been on the show and his the host of the Podnews podcast (And newsletter which has more stories). James was the one who said, "I know a place where you can pet Koala's and Kangaroos" for which I will be eternally grateful. Check him out at www.podnews.net  Pat Flynn - I've had Pat on my show. I bump into him all the time at events, but never really got a chance to hang. Pat Flynn (much like Harry and Natalie) makes me laugh a lot. I'm here to tell you the guy is hilarious. He is super chill, and he turned the groups on to some great games such as Psyche! and SpaceTeam. Both games are a lot of fun. He has Smart Passive Income, his book Will it Fly is a MUST READ, his Smart Podcast Player, and he is now teaching people how to podcast with his Power Up Podcasting. Shayde Furlong was the "Audio Engineer" for the whole week, and was cool enough to BRING A GUITAR! I enjoyed all out talks, super nice guy. Ronsley Vaz - The man behind the whole thing. The man behind Amplify media. If I am the Gandalf of podcasting, you are the Jared Easley of Australia. EVERYBODY KNOWS YOU. Check out his Content Amplifier it's amazing (and it's free) as well as his podcast "Should I start a podcast" at http://wearepodcast.com/shouldistartapodcast/ Rochelle Fernandes is always happy. How do you do that? Anytime we needed something, there she was. Amazing. Katherine Maslen of Brisbane Natural Health - Thanks for sharing your team. Your passion for helping people lead healthy lives is amazing. You're a great Mum. Quick Hits Jackie Campbell of Breaking Business podcast had a great story that sometimes you have to STOP to start Every author/artist has the same keyboard Viral Sweep looks like a cool tool for growing your list if you have $49/month UTM Links in Google Analytics allows you to track where your listeners are coming from (kind of) Laura's link to her Show notes template Check out his Content Amplifier If you use Stripe for payment processing you won't believe the information you get from Profitwell (free) Conclusion Sometimes you have to stop gathering data and start with what you know It's rarely going to be as bad as you think it is Where I Will Be November 5th Libsyn Podcasters Meetup 5-8 PM ET  November 9-10 DC Podfest - Keynote Speaker How Effective are Audiograms at Growing Your Audience? Check out the previous episode where we discuss how to use an audiogram (Episode 616 ) Elikqitie from Travel Gluten Free - has not found shows through audiograms Daniecae Next to Nothing Podcast (gaming Podcast) twitch.tv/danicae Vanessa from Vanessa's View Podcast  Garret Godfried - Good Patron Emily Prokop from the Story Behind Podcast - and the Hate to Weight Podcast Jonathon from Weekly Awesome  Steve Stewart from Stevestewart.me mentioned Powtoons and Bobbi Rebell here is her tweet example Bryan from  engagingmissions.com  Mentioned: Episode 616 on Three Audio Gram Tools Ready To Start Your Podcast? Are you lost in a sea of noise when it comes to podcasting? Are you watching old YouTube Videos that may be outdated? Do you ask a question and get 14 responses (but no answers ) when you post on Facebook?  I can help eliminate the noise, and listen to what you want, and help you get what you need. 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Hex Codes. Listen in and find out from Lee what a hex code and why you need to know about this color identifier system. 'CastShop NYC's hex codes are #2d607c and #f09d06. Imagine greeting folks that way! How fun would that be?! Lee recorded this episode live at 'CastShop NYC, held today at Da Capo at 322 Columbus Avenue. As you may have heard, 'CastShop NYC is Lee's 1-day, hands-on podcasting workshop here in town. Shout-Outs: Hellos go out to Podcast Movement and Spreaker for helping to sponsor 'CastShop NYC! Thank you so much! Lee's City Spot: Tune in next week to find out not one, but TWO City Spots! You know, to make up for this week! Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; Podcast with Jennifer's Jennifer Longworth; and co-hosts Kelli Johnson of Kelli Out Loud and Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! What is a Podcast?!: Tell your friends to join Lee at her FREE webinar, "What's a Podcast? And What's In It for Me?" It's on Friday, October 26th at 10AM. CLICK TO REGISTER! Mentions/Resources: 'CastShop NYC ==> Register Today! (Space is limited!) What is a Podcast? And What's In It for Me? Skylight Diner, W34th Street and 9th Avenue Grissom High School in Huntsville, AL The House of Lee NYC, a division of WLEE Media, LLC, is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Leave your comments and questions via voice for Lee at www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com - or call or email Lee at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Event Planning Tips with Jared Easley. This episode is live to tape, recorded at The NAB Show at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. It's a special episode because The NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) selected only a handful of shows to record live at the conference. Listen and find out from Jared what you need to consider when producing a conference or event. Jared Easley is the co-founder of Podcast Movement, possibly the largest podcast industry conference in the world with more than 2,000 attendees this year alone. He talks about budget, Pinterest, and some things to consider when striving to produce a quality event. Shout-Outs: Hellos go out to Jared's daughter, Lana, whose birthday is coming up; Jeff Haveson in Newark, NJ; Stephen Jones in Baltimore, MD; and Mike Palmer in NYC of Trending in Education. Rachel Muckle of NAB is the co-producer of this episode. Lee's City Spot: This week's fun place is a fabulous diner near Javits Convention Center: Skylight Diner at West 34th Street and 9th Avenue. Find out what Lee likes to order - and find out which dish Jared has to critique for us! Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; Podcast with Jennifer's Jennifer Longworth; and co-hosts Kelli Johnson of Kelli Out Loud and Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! What is a Podcast?!: Tell your friends to join Lee at her FREE webinar, "What's a Podcast? And What's In It for Me?" It's on Friday, October 26th at 10AM. CLICK TO REGISTER! Mentions/Resources: 'CastShop NYC ==> Register Today! (Space is limited!) What is a Podcast? And What's In It for Me? Skylight Diner, W34th Street and 9th Avenue Grissom High School in Huntsville, AL The House of Lee NYC is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Call or email Lee with your comments and questions for the show at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also leave a voicemail message with just your computer microphone or cell phone at http://www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com. (Just click on the orange tab on the right!)

Businesses and Halloween. Listen in and find out what business owners need to know about Halloween and trick-or-treating to avoid alienating a significant percentage of their customer base. Shout-Outs: Hellos go out to Eli Garf; M23 Bus Driver Rich; and hosts Tokyo Cliff and Shokolate Buddha of the Raw Urban Mobile Podcast in Japan. Lee's City Spot: This week's fun place is the pastry chain, Paris Baguette. Find out why by listening in. Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; Podcast with Jennifer's Jennifer Longworth; and co-hosts Kelli Johnson of Kelli Out Loud and Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! RESOURCES: 'CastShop NYC ==> Register Today! (Space is limited!) Paris Baguette bakery chain The House of Lee NYC is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Call or email Lee with your comments and questions for the show at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also leave a voicemail message with just your computer microphone or cell phone at http://www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com. )Just click on the orange tab on the right!)

Homemade sausage without a grinder or stuffer? Is it possible? YES! Listen as Lee shares her sausage-making tips with you. And, find out who the one person is who should be tipped when helping you! Lee's City Hot Spot is La Duree macaron shop downtown near Canal Street, a few blocks from the Canal Street Station off the A, C, E train lines. Shout Outs include Shannon Cason and Irene Washington from Detroit, Michigan, Martin in Spain, and Regine Vincent Bonet and Lois Penny in New York. Thank you! If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; Podcast with Jennifer's Jennifer Longworth; and co-hosts Kelli Johnson of Kelli Out Loud and Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! RESOURCES: 'CastShop NYC ==> Register Today! (Space is limited!) La Duree SOHO 398 - West Broadway, NY, NY 10012 Sausage Maker .com Lee's Sausage Recipe: 2:1 ratio of fatty meat to animal fat; One teaspoon each: salt, rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic powder, dash of red pepper flakes. Alton Brown suggests adding 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Lee has also used maple syrup in the past as well. The House of Lee NYC is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. Call or email Lee with your comments and questions for the show at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Writing Apps for Alexa? Google Home? Yes! Listen in as programmer Chip Edwards of CreateMyVoice.com shares his tips for writing apps for Alexa and Google Home smart speakers. In this episode, you'll learn that "apps" in the smart speaker world are actually called "skills" (for Amazon's Alexa) and "actions" for Google Home. Chip Edwards shares what he's learned along the way. So if you're a programmer, listen in. If you know any coders, then please share this episode with them. CHip Edwards's new company, CreateMyVoice.com, creates skills and actions for smart speakers. His skills for Alexa enables blogs and podcasts and their branding to be heard upon command. How cool is that?! You'll also learn about Lee's NYC Hot Spot, Shakespeare's Garden in Central Park. If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; Podcast with Jennifer's Jennifer Longworth; and co-hosts Kelli Johnson of Kelli Out Loud and Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! RESOURCES: 'CastShop NYC ==> Register Today! (Space is limited!) CreateMyVoice.com Amazon's Website for Developers  Google Home's Website for Developers The Blind Blogger, Maxwell Ivey Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference The House of Lee NYC is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. Call or email Lee with your comments and questions for the show at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Cold butter and toast? Listen in as Lee shares her ultimate tip for spreading cold butter onto toasted bread without ripping it! Lee is co-hosting two events. Thus, she has two invitations for you: 1). A FREE webinar for parents and people who work with children: Playground Emergencies 101 on Wednesday, September 26th at 10AM (EST). Click to register! 2). If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; Podcast with Jennifer's Jennifer Longworth; Suzy Chase Osborne of Cookery by the Book; and co-hosts Kelli Johnson of Kelli Out Loud and Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! RESOURCES: 'CastShop NYC ==> Register Today! (Space is limited!) American Butter Institute The House of Lee NYC is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. Call or email Lee with your comments and questions for the show at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

LGBTQ+ Labels Explained and why you should care! Guest Beatriz Reynoso from Problematic or Nah shares her take on LGBTQ+ - and Lee talks to Cecilia Gentili from the Gay Men's Health Center on what "Trans" really means. Lee shares her NYC Hot Spot for this week - and lets listeners in on her favorite bathroom gadget. Maybe you have one, too! If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; Podcast with Jennifer's Jennifer Longworth; Suzy Chase Osborne of Cookery by the Book; and co-hosts Kelli Johnson of Kelli Out Loud and Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! RESOURCES: 'CastShop NYC ==> Register Today! (Space is limited!) La Maison du Macaron Gay Men's Health Center Problematic or Nah podcast The House of Lee NYC is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. Call or email Lee with your comments and questions for the show at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Tips for back-to-school if you're an adult learner or a parent. Listen in as Lee shares what she does at the beginning of every class, training, or workshop that helps create community and decrease that feeling of isolation and loneliness. And, parents, Lee has a tip for you to connect with your child's teacher sooner rather than later! If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; Podcast with Jennifer's Jennifer Longworth; Suzy Chase Osborne of Cookery by the Book; and co-hosts Kelli Johnson of Kelli Out Loud and Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! RESOURCES: 'CastShop NYC ==> Register Today! (Space is limited!) Ikinari Steak Lee's Etsy Shop: Uehara Designs The House of Lee NYC is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. Call or email Lee with your comments and questions for the show at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Second Language? If you speak one or more languages other than English, then THIS episode is for you! Listen in as Lee shares how you can up your LinkedIn profile game with one simple action: take the O.P.I. That's "Oral Proficiency Interview" in case you didn't know. Come on in and find out how Lee's practice OPI went and why bilingual children should also take this language-fluency speaking exam. This week's NYC hot spot is actually across the rive in Jew Jersey: Newport Centre! Find out which ramen shop Lee visited and why Newport Centre is a great place for a stay-cation. If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera, Podcast with Jennifer's Jennifer Longworth, Kelli Out Loud's Kelli Johnson and Problematic or Nah's Beatriz Reynoso. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! Resources: 'CastShop NYC ==> Register Today! (Space is limited!) American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages Language Testing International Newport Centre Menya Sandaime The House of Lee NYC is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. Call or email Lee with your comments and questions for the show at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook and Instagram. She's working on Twitter...

Today we have a conversation with Kyle Gray author of the book The Story Engine: An entrepreneur's guide to content strategy and brand storytelling without spending all day writing. He has helped hundreds of startups and small businesses create scalable content marketing strategies. His book The Story Engine outlines his process for making content marketing and brand storytelling easy and effective. Because Of My Podcast: I'm Working with NPR 1:22 Monica Rivera hosts the "You Wanna Do What" podcast (giving you the nudge you need) and she recently celebrated her one year anniversary and shared how she was selected to take part in an NPR program where she will go to Seattle to work side by side with NPR on a story. The best part of Monica's story is her attitude and how she took the negative of rejection and turned it around and used it for success. Check out her one-year "13 Lessons Learned" anniversary show. Kyle Gray Gives You Action Steps to Make Great Content 3:54 In today's conversation, Kyles shares some of his favorite tools to create content and explains strategies to identify problems and create actionable content with lead magnets to grow your list, enhance your network, and move forward toward building your business. Kyle has worked with many well-known brands and businesses like AdEspresso, Advance Your Reach, WP Curve and Self-Publishing School. 5:23 What is Good Content? 09:08 What are realistic expectations for traffic? 12:50 How long does it take to make great content. 16:20 How important are keywords? 19:55 What examples can you share of covering a problem from multiple angles? 21:05 If you could only pick three tools to help with your content, what would you pick? The content strategy template Trello Co-Schedule Key Take Aways You need consistency He was talking about blog posts, and we are talking about podcasts but we still have nuggets. In the end, we are all content creators. So you heard in this interview where he is not winging it; there is planning. He does things other people may not be doing like finding graphics to go with the episode. He said that even if you spend hours on your content, it may take months before you start seeing any measurable traffic. So if you're looking to get rich in six weeks, this is not for you. I love that good content helps your audience. You may think that all of this discussion is for business, but if you're doing a comedy podcast your audience's problem may be that they just watched the news or had a bad day at work, and it's your job to find a way to make them smile. He talked about identifying some key problems for your audience and making a lead magnet to give away that helps solve them. This is a great strategy that not everyone does, but that's because it takes time. A cool graphic could be a picture of your guest with a quote you pulled from the interview. Focus on the relationships. It is these relationships that help on the way up, and also if things go the other way. Jordan Harbinger utilized to rebuild his show with his network. Check out the Story Engine on Audible at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/freebook July Question of the Month 27:59 Do you have an email list, if so how big is it, and how did you grow it? I need your answers (preferably in audio) by July 27th. See www.schoolofpodcasting.com/contact and if you send email, please use "July question" as the subject line Top Five Questions About the New Google Podcasts App 28:45  How do I know if my podcast in the Google Podcast App? Go to https://search.google.com/devtools/podcast/preview and enter your RSS feed What If I'm Not in the App? Then see this post Do I Need to Be In Both Google Podcasts and Google Play Music? Yes. I personally don't see Google Play Music makes it to 2019. I have no information, but it's just a feeling. What Kind of Features are in the App?Almost none. You can speed up and slow down, and that is it for now. It doesn't even automatically download the episodes Castbox.FM Makes Duplicate Feed for Shaky Reasons 31:32 I wrote a post about this on my blog at http://davidjackson.org/horrible-podcast-history-is-repeating-thanks-to-castbox-fm/ Ready to Start a Podcast or Grow One You've Already Launched? I've got multiple resources for multiple budgets (with pricing starting as low as $5 to $1299 for a full mentorship program. See www.schoolofpodcasting.com/workwithme  

It was fun to talk to Monica, about her podcast experience with her show "You Wanna Do What" and hearing all the different experiences she's had. A fun brown girl Ki Ki about adventure and podcasting, I hope you'll dig this episode.    

Because of My Podcast: Free Tickets 2:00 Brad from the Cinema Guys ( www.wearethecinemaguys.com ) explains how he was approached by a small local Cinema Chain who listens to his podcast. Brad worked a deal that enables him to get tickets to movies. Brad (being the cool guy he is) is using them as a give away for his audience. He has also worked to do a screening of Brad's all-time favorite horror movie, "John Carpenter's The Thing." They get to introduce the movie and then do a Q&A afterward. Earn Money Referring People to the School of Podcasting 7:20 As a podcaster, people may approach you about how you started your show. You may be thinking of creating an online course, or an ebook. Instead of spending all that time and resources, you can signup to be a School of Podcasting affiliate and earn a commission when they subscribe and also for every month when they stay subscribed. For more information go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/affiliates Why Knowing Your Why Matters 8:00 It keeps you focused. You are no longer distracted by things that don't help you achieve your goal. If you know why you're doing something, you can see the results clearer. This enables you to spot the small victories that then motivate you to keep going. It is then the motivation that enables you to try again. When another small victory comes along, you get another dose of motivation, and a pinch of this thing called confidence. How My "Why" Gave Me Super Powers I had been wanting to lose weight, and over the last year, I have been going up and down. I would get down to maybe 218 lbs, and then go up to 221 or 222. I wanted to get up and go to the gym in the morning. I knew to drink lots of water, and get plenty of sleep. I knew what to do. However, when I listed my priorities I wrote down things like rewriting my book More Podcast Money, I needed to update some tutorials at the School of Podcasting, and take a class on SEO. Nowhere in there is anything about my health. That's when I realized why I wasn't losing weight. It simply was not a priority. I got a call from letting me know that I was being inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame. The minute I hung up the phone, I said out loud, "Well somebody's getting up early tomorrow." While it is somewhat weird, as I normally try not to care what people think of me, I knew there would be lots of pictures. I even hired a photographer to take pictures during my presentation. Suddenly,  like a light switch, I had willpower. I had focus. I had a purpose. No longer did I need to watch TV. I realized that most of the taped TV shows I use to watch rarely delivered any real value. I could take that time and use it at the gym, or walk around, or cook healthy food, and THAT would deliver value to my goal of losing weight. When You Know Your Why You Can Make it Through the How “He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” -Friedrich Nietzsche The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you discover why you were born.– Mark Twain Apple Podcasts hits 550,000 Podcasts I listened to my first episode, and in it, I mention in April of 2005, there were maybe "4000" podcasts. This article says in 2005 there were 3000 podcats, now there are 550,000 and according to this TechCrunch article, there have been Fifty billion episodes have been streamed/downloaded since launch. The new numbers include 18.5 million individual episodes representing 155 countries, in more than 100 languages. So in 2005 when I was explaining to people how cool podcasting was, and how awesome it was that you could "teel the software to watch this site" (better known today as a subscription) and that you didn't ' need a Mac, and you didn't need an iPod to listen. IT WAS PAINFUL as many people just didn't get it (it took a while for me to get it). But I knew the potential power of podcasting, and I had quit listening to radio, and I wanted people to experience the same joy I had found. It didn't seem hard because if I helped ONE person understand and start listening to podcasts, and I had ONE more person to talk about Dawn and Drew with, it was worth my time and effort. When you know you're why the "work" doesn't seem like work. It just seems like something you do. When I first started playing the guitar it was BRUTALLY PAINFUL, but I knew I wanted to play. I wanted to be like my brother (who played) and so the pain wasn't so bad. I knew it was temporary, and I could make it through the how. My "Whys" I get to help people (my background is in training. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Education specializing in Technical Education from the University of Akron) It's creative (my hobbies are music, writing, photography, poetry). It's geeky (I get to play with software to build websites, track downloads, and more) I get to leave a very small fingerprint on the planet. Neither of my marriages produced any children. The word "Legacy" seems a bit much, but you get my point. I am meeting and creating great friends. It's helping me to pay off my student loans If I lost my job today, I would have a cushion of money coming to tie me over (and in reality, I would probably be able to the School of Podcasting Ful time) I'm not sure what I would do with my free time if I didn't. Your Why's Might Be: Share your knowledge Get your message out out Promote a business Stay connected to friends and family Be seen as an expert Open the door to possibilities Find like-minded people Inner office company communication Educate Entertain Getting the Motivation To Start I just listened to a great episode of the You Wanna Do What? Podcast by Monica Rivera where she interviewed Jeff Haden about motivation. It was a really good interview and had some great insights into motivation. Including: You only need enough motivation to start. If you set small achievable goals, those "little wins" give you the motivation to try again and keep moving. So some examples of small achievable goals my be Buying your equipment Plugging everything in and making your first recording Getting your artwork Publishing your first episode Syndicating to Apple, Stitcher, etc Getting 10 downloads for an episode Getting 50 downloads an episode When accomplishing these little milestones, it feeds your motivation to keep going. 25:10  Brenda from My Tech Toolbelt explain how her kids are grown, and while she is thankful for her job, it can be kind of boring, and she is podcasting because she enjoys learning. Yes, there is a lot to learn but as she put it, "It's fun. It's exciting, and I've already got two press passes (to be continued)"  27:37 Jim Collison from The Average Guy Network (and my Co-host for Ask the Podcast Coach) is a lot like me. We both love being around people, we both love helping people. We both like to talk and to influence people to help them do things.    The #1 Killer of Motivation and Why Podcasting is Like Golf 30;03 There is a reason that employees at companies are strongly urged not to share their income amount with other employees. If two people share that information, one person is leaving that meeting upset. So when people share how many downloads they get in a Facebook group, and their numbers are three times as many as you, ignore it and instead of focusing on their numbers, focus on your audience and how you can serve them. If two golfers shared their scores, someone is going to think, "WHAT?! How is that person better than me? Well, there are a number of factors: Better equipment More experience Better coaching Better attitude More athletic More time to practice So if you came to me and said, "I can't believe they are better than me! And I answered: Your sound quality is very distracting You have half as many episodes They have a completely different niche They have more time to promote their show They have a budget to market your show and you don't They have no children and you have five They went to the School of Podcasting and you watched outdated YouTube Videos Wouldn't you be able to see why someone might be getting more downloads than you (and keep in mind, there are more ways to measure podcast success than downloads). So unless you want to detail your podcast DON'T COMPARE YOUR SHOW TO OTHER PODCASTS. Heli PR77D Microphone Shootout   35:02 The Heil PR77D is basically a Heil PR40 with a bass roll-off switch, and something that will look very cool in any videos. It comes in black and purple and retails for $249 where the Heil PR40 is $308. You will hear these with my mic preamp the DBX 286 $199 off during the shootout. In today's shootout, I compare it to an Electrovoice RE320 $299   Audio Technica AT2005 $79, Audio Technica BP40 $349, Blue Yeti $129 The Heil PR77D has that traditional warm Heil Sound. When I switched it voice mode (which cuts out frequencies below 120Hz) it seems a little too clear for my voice). It comes with a nice black velvet bag to keep it in. It's a very sturdy microphone, and I love the retro look. Of the microphones above, the only one I steer people away from is the Blue Yeti unless you PROMISE to read the manual, buy an over-priced pop filter, and use it on a boom arm. I personally use the Electrovoice RE320, but I liked the warmth of all the Heil Microphones and I need to play with it a little more to see how the proximity effect is (if it has more bass when you get close to it). The rear rejection seemed about as good as the other microphones. Where Will I Be? 42:07 Catch me speaking at Podcast Movement July 23-26 in Philadelphia PA (and being inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame )  I will also be speaking at Podcast Midatlantic in September in Philadelphia PA Ready to Start a Podcast? One on one consulting Podcast Reviews Online Courses Mentoring Programs www.schoolofpodcasting.com/workwithme The Question of the Month As a podcast listener, do you look at Show notes? If so, what do you want to see in show notes? I need your answers by 6/22 go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/contact  if you email me from that page, please put "June Question" in the title of the email. You can also call 888-563-3228 (be sure to mention your podcast)

I think there is plenty of information and advice out there about how to start a business and quit your nine-to-five job, especially if you’re not happy in it, but I don’t think there is enough about how you find happiness and fulfillment while still working in your nine-to-five, which is why I’m excited to chat with Monica Rivera, host and producer of the “You Wanna What?” podcast. Monica joins me today to share her story about finding happiness in her nine-to-five and how you can do it as well.   Notes for this show as well as links to my guest's sites can be found on my blog, http://financially-blonde.com. Also, if you have any topics you would like for us to talk about during happy hour, please feel free to email me to shannon@finblonde.com or tweet to me @Blonde_Finance or join the private Martinis and Your Money Facebook group and let us know.    Until next time, take care!!

I heard Jeff Haden get interviewed on the You Wanna Do What? podcast with Monica Rivera. Jeff is the author of the book The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win which can get for free by going to www.logicalloss.com/audible if you decide to cancel your subscription you can keep the book (or any other book) for free. Motivation Does Not Come Before Action So many times we think we need the motivation to take action. Jeff points out that it is the other way around. When we take action, and we do the right things, and we see the results, THAT motivates us to keep Going.  You Don't Need A Dump Truck Full of Motivation When you think, "I need enough motivation to loss 100 lbs." That is not true. The only motivation you need is enough motivation to make your next meal a healthy one. You need enough motivation to make the next day a day filled with good choices. When you TAKE THESE ACTIONS, the results is motivation. You feel like you accomplished something. People who achieve hard goals over a long period of time did not work on ONE goal, they worked on tiny little goals that upon completion motivated them to NOT QUIT. I Really Like This Book So Far I'm only through the first chapter, but I'm really enjoying the book so far.  Keep The Podcast Alive Last week I mentioned how I'm no longer an affiliate for Amazon. With this in mind, you can REALLY help the show by becoming a Patron (for as a dollar a month). If you enjoy the show, please support it (or consider a one-time donation ) 

Episode 070. "But everyone keeps saying just find your passion -- find that one thing and follow your bliss and I thought well... I have a bunch of passions, so which passion are we talking about? And that's why I kept feeling really stuck in that decision of needing to pick one thing." ~Monica Rivera I'm obsessed with podcasts and I always want MORE so there's this thing I do once a week in the She Podcasts Facebook Group on Wednesdays. I scroll through a VERY long thread of new podcast episodes by other women podcasters and pick a few I've never heard of to check out.  Most of the time, I decide they're not for me but every once in a while, a show really stands out and I fall in love. That's what happened with Monica's podcast: You Wanna Do What?! When I first heard it, I thought, "I want to to be friends with this woman." Her show feels so motivating without feeling coachy or preachy or overwhelming. And I'm so happy to be getting to know her and introduce her to you! 2 stories that stand out in this interview: 1) How Monica got into podcasting 2) How she was inspired by her grandmother not to wait to try new things Listen to Monica's podcast You Wanna Do What?! I love episode 045: Are You Really Living?  "I am comparing myself to myself... what I think I should be doing versus what I am doing, which I think is the worst kind because you're with yourself all the time. So you're constantly almost at war if you let yourself be." ~Monica Rivera Connect with Monica: Website  Instagram Facebook  Twitter "And some days honestly, I just have to sit in that space and let me feel it and just kind of go through it of kind of beating myself up a little bit and then the next day hoping that it gets better, but I never try to force myself out of something that I'm feeling." ~Monica Rivera  Resources & Links Podcast Movement 2018 (I'm speaking there Wednesday @ 11am!!!) Power Your Story Podcast (This is what my talk is about.)  My podcast about craft of podcasting Podcast Envy The Creative Impostor Magic page - Get a special gift from Andrea here. Connect with Andrea Website Facebook Instagram Podcast Envy: Podcast Launch, Craft & Coaching Services Chicago Women's Creative Collective Support the Creative Impostor Andrea's Patreon Page — where you can support the show, get cool gifts from me and can become an active participant in the creative community! Free Audio Book & 30 day trial membership with Audible.com — support The Creative Impostor when you sign up!   This episode was mixed by Edwin R. Ruiz of Mondo Machine.The Creative Impostor theme music was created by JoVia Armstrong. I'd LOVE to hear from you! If you're listening in Apple Podcasts, PLEASE subscribe and leave a review. It's how Apple decides which shows people find when they are searching for specific topics like this one.

Question of the Month As I record this it is April 1. The first quarter of 2018 is over. What had you planned on doing in that first quarter that didn't, and what are you going to do differently to make it happen in this quarter. You can leave your answer using the options on the contact page Because of My Podcast: I've overcome the fear of failure, perfection, and I'm Growing a Community - Brodie Sharpe Brodie Sharp from Everyday  Running Legends interviews everyday average runners to inspire other runners. Becuase of his podcast he has overcome the fear of failure. He read in the book The Success  Principles by Jack Canfield and in it, he quotes Oliver Wendell Holmes who said, "Many people die with their music still in them. Too often it is because they are always getting ready to live. Before they know it time runs out." Brodie said his podcast has helped him overcome the fear of perfection. His brother (who is a life coach) said, "All you need to start is produce B minus content. If you strive for A+ it will never be good enough and it will never be done." Also, because of my podcast, I've been able to build a community. Check out Brodie at https://everydayrunninglegends.com/ Before they know it time runs out Today I want to dedicate this effort to my Aunt Shirley Steinmetz. She died of lung Cancer on 4/7/18. What is weird about this is my Dad died on April 5th, 2014. Hist sister Sandra died on April 6th 2016. Then yesterday on April 7th, another sister (Aunt Shirley) joined them. I say this not to bring you down or look for sympathy, but to just remind you that our time here is limited, and our time here is short. Don't die with a great podcast inside of you. Speaking of time running out... I was on Episode 105 of the Dealing with My Grief Podcast with Darwyn Dave talking about Unresolved Grief. Check it out at http://www.dealingwithmygrief.com/podcast/episode-105 You Don't Have to Worry About These Things in Your Podcast I might sound bad. Podcasting is not live. You only release it when you're done with it. I'm afraid of technology. You said that about the fax machine and the VCR, and your smartphone. If you've ever attached a picture to Facebook or email, then you can upload a file to Libsyn.com (using coupon code sopfree). If you ever pressed record on a VCR then you can press record on Audacity. If you've ever lowered the radio in the car so you can talk on the phone, then you know how to mix volume levels. I'm afraid of buying the wrong equipment. - Join the School of podcasting or set up a consulting call. I'm worried nobody will listen. I recently interviewed JJ virgin who is a hall of fame fitness trainer and nutritionist. In her book The Miracle Mindset, she explains her insecurities. Yet she has been on Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz. Rachel Ray, the Doctors and been a New York Times bestselling author feels the same way. As a tech support person at Libsyn.com, I often get people who send in a support ticket because their podcast is having a surge in downloads, and they can't believe it when people actually do listen. I Don't Have Two Thousand Dollars to Spend on Equipment - Most people can launch a podcast for around $300, and then a monthly fee of around $30. Please don't spend two thousand dollars on equipment. I'm Afraid Of Negative Reviews - Most podcasters don't get a lot of bad reviews. You will get them eventually, but many podcasters don't feel you are a real podcaster until you get your first one-star review in Apple Podcasts. You can't please everyone, and people who do make very bland content.   Monica Rivera Helps Give You The Nudge You Need Monica River is the host of the You Wanna Do What? Podcast.  I've met her at two events, and started listening to her show. Like we've heard over and over on this show, when someone finds a show they like they often download the entire back catalog and that is exactly what I did. the further back into her catalog I got I could then understand the growth that she has gone through in seven months of podcasting. She is wise beyond her years, and her podcast is filled with interesting stories. She still hasn't figured out if she wants to monetize, and if she does how she will do it, but she knew the first step was starting and so she did. In this interview you will hear: Her "hot mess" that is episode one How she got rid of the reverb in her recordings The different microphones she has used (she now uses an ATR2100 ) The feedback she is getting from her listeners How her approached has changed How long it takes her to create an episode. What she has learned going to different events.  Check out her show at www.youwannadowhat.com as well as Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify Work With Dave Jackson Do you need help starting a podcast? Growing your podcast? Choosing Equipment? Troubleshooting? Check out www.schoolofpodcasting.com/workwithme

I remember a trip to the dentist where he explained how they were going to pull one of my teeth. The actual tooth was under a cap and over the years and there just wasn't' much left. Luckily for me, it's way in the back and it's not viewed unless I pull my mouth wide open. If I want to put a fake tooth in place, it would cost me close to $2000. That is why there is still an empty hole there. So what does this have to do with weight loss?  Because I now floss much more than I use to. I've always brushed my teeth, but the flossing was an issue, and I also bought a waterpick. Why did all this happen? It was a reaction to a situation. What if the Doctor said.... You have colon/breast cancer (I'm over 50 and never been scanned ) What if Your spouse said ... We need to talk / I want a divorce What if You Car... Blew its engine due to lack of oil I was listening to a podcast called, "You Wanna Do What?" by Monica Rivera and her episode on practicing self-discipline She mentioned Will Smith's Instagram account and I agree that he is dropping some seriously inspiring knowledge The Wisdom of Will Smith Will was talking about self-discipline and mentioned how so many foods that are bad for you, and here YOU are CHOOSING to put this stuff IN YOUR BODY. Why are you kicking yourself where it counts? We are choosing things that are not in our own best interest. Sure we would like to eat whatever you want, but that is going to lead to you getting bad news sometime in the future. You are riding the merry-go-round of misery. Round and round and round you go, when it stops you have some seriously bad health issues.  So in the same way you have to put oil in your car or the engine blows up, you brush and floss your teeth, you have to develop the self-discipline to take care of you. When you bypass the fast food, you are doing self-discipline.  If you are going to win the war against food, you need to win the war against your mind. Command your mind, and you will command your body.  If our friend was trying to lose weight, and we saw them self-sabotaging their efforts we would tell them because we love them. Yet, we turn around and are blind, or refuse to see, the things that we do to sabotage our own efforts. Call it What it is - FRANKENFOOD When I see the new commercials for Coke zero, I don't care how much you tell me it's not bad for me I know better. I know that label has all sorts of things that don't belong in my body. We need to quit calling for the BS that we get thrown into our head multiple times a day, and start putting ourselves first. Yes, JR Mac is smaller than a Big Mac, but that doesn't mean it's good for you. JJ virgin talks about bringing the enemy into your house. She talks about putting poison in your body.  Would you do this?  Then don't let the enemy in your house, and don't put poison in your body.  It's easier said than done, but you are stronger than you think.   

This week I talked with Monica Rivera author of the Chingona Manifesto. A powerful call to action for Latinas everywhere to step into their power. Monica was recently featured in an anthology that became an Amazon best-seller called, “Latina Empowerment Through Leadership: Mindful Stories From Inspiring Women.” As a realtor and productivity coach she is a strong believer that “saving money and planting roots is an act of revolution.” She shared us with her truth, wisdom, and how she has invested in herself to create a career built on her “fire.” But it's not all success and power as she owns up to the darker side of being an overachiever, and how she let go of the idea of an easy linear path in life and in work. As a result she has developed some strategies to cope with life's difficulties. We get real about money, and dispel some myths about Millennial homeownership. Why believing that “money is the root of all evil” can limit our ability to create a choice-filled life. She breaks down what a wealth mentality is and the importance of cementing our legacy through multi-generational wealth. Monica has walked on glass, and has invested money and time to build her mental and emotional reserves and while she's still in her 20's but you wouldn't know from the way she inhabits the world. You will want her to be your friend after hearing her story! Read the Chingona Manifest by visiting monicarivera.com You can follow her @monicabmh You can follow me @betsyaimeec

It's officailly October which means we start our 31 days of HORROR! The first in the series this month is our top 10 Horror movies ! Traditionally we each watch at least one horror movie a day until Halloween. So if you wanna get involved....Here's our personal favs ...and non favs, which you can use as a resource kit. This episode features two of our good friends. First up is Greg Hampton...lead singer for the Zenith Passage,horror movie efficienato, and seasonal gigalo. Next up is Monica Rivera, former Target Team member, dog whisperer, and friend to the world.    If you love this episode ...or any of our past episodes, loos us up on itunes or download the podbean app and subscribe so you automatically get each new episode the second they drop! Links below: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/art-and-jacob-do-america/id1266334952?mt=2 artandjacobdoamerica.podbean.com   Song credit "Thriller" Michael Jackson            

Monica Rivera se integra al equipo para participar en el episodio menos romántico del momento. Fantasías con tentáculos, peleas que terminan en amor y otras anécdotas más se podrán escuchar mientras cupido hace de las suyas. Canción “Animales mal disecados” es cortesía de Lolabúm.