Are you a financial professional who feels like compliance is building walls between you and your dream podcast? You’re not alone — but you’re also not stuck.

Compliance guidelines exist to protect consumers—especially in regulated industries like financial advice, accounting, or tax services. Yet, it’s incredibly common for compliance officers, especially those new to podcasting, to approach this format with suspicion. If you happen to be in a firm where you’re the first to host a podcast, expect extra scrutiny—not because you’re breaking rules, but simply because compliance needs education on the medium itself.

Instead of asking, “Can we do this?” shift to “How can we do this?” That subtle change unlocks possibility, transforming compliance from a creativity-killer to a guide for delivering value within the rules.

• Compliance is Structure, Not a Roadblock: Most compliance reviews are straightforward — in years of submitting podcasts, I’ve never had an episode outright denied. With a collaborative approach, edits are rarely extensive.

• You Can Create Engaging, Compliant Content: Educational episodes, mindset conversations, anonymized client stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and value-driven narratives all help you stand out while staying compliant.

• Authenticity Doesn’t Require Oversharing: Using analogies and relatable stories from everyday life (without revealing private details) allows you to be genuine and approachable — which is exactly what listeners want.

In this episode, I share several ideas for compliance-approved episode topics, including educational content, mindset, safe storytelling, and behind-the-scenes episodes. Plus, potential clients would love to hear about your values and how they influence the unique ways you run your business!

(00:06:08) Approaching Compliance with a Collaborative Mindset

(00:08:45) Brainstorming Compliant Content

(00:12:24) Educational Episodes and Storytelling to Establish Trust

(00:15:29) Being Relatable without Revealing Personal Details

(00:18:34) Example Topics for Authenticity and Authority

(00:21:33) Podcast Recording & Scheduling with Compliance in the Mix

(00:24:59) Compliance is Not Your Enemy

If your firm requires pre-approval for every episode, flexibility is key. I recommend batching: record several episodes monthly to build a buffer. This allows you to stay ahead—even if compliance reviews push back a release. And remember, in six years of podcast production, full episode rejections are virtually nonexistent; minor tweaks are the norm.

Tune in to learn how we keep the lines of communication open with compliance from day one, and the process becomes routine rather than a roadblock.

This podcast is edited and managed by the team at PodcastAbundance.com and we’d love to produce your podcast too! To discuss working together, book a Discovery call with me. www.talktovirginia.com

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