Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Kindly Confident Marketing Podcast!

Today, Kasey Brown invites creative small business owners to explore the Mic Hype Launch Squad: a small group program designed to guide you step-by-step as you create and launch your own podcast.

This group is for you if you’ve ever

• felt overwhelmed by the idea of starting a show,
• wished for expert guidance but still want the freedom to create the show YOU want, or
• longed for supportive feedback while juggling your business to-do list

Kasey shares why this program is the supportive, strategic, and collaborative environment every aspiring podcaster needs — packed with hard-won wisdom, practical pacing, and a chance to build lasting business relationships.

Questions? Email me at kasey@tealhatcomms.com

You can join the Squad here.

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Join the Mic Hype Launch Squad

This is an all-in-one group program to launch a smart podcast with intention and create the marketing system around it. Supported by an intentionally small community of creative business owners, you’ll build a show that supports your business strategically and sustainably, all at a realistic pace because you’re already busy running your business.

Mic Hype Launch Squad

Have you ever felt sheepish admitting you “used to have a podcast”?

In this episode, Kasey dives into the topic of podcast longevity — why your show doesn’t have to last forever to be a success.

She busts the myth that ending a podcast means you’ve failed. Whether your show has completed its story arc, shifted its job, or simply took too much time, there’s value that lasts long after the final episode drops.

Plus, if you're considering starting a new show, she offers several things to think about! The episode dives into

• intentional show design
• the power of evergreen content
• the surprisingly small benchmark to hit to be in the top half of ALL podcasts
• and how a right-fit audience can deliver incredible results for your business

If you’ve ever wondered if your podcast is “enough” or if you should keep going, this is for you.

Episode resources:

The Story Letter podcast

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Mentioned in this episode:

Join the Mic Hype Launch Squad

This is an all-in-one group program to launch a smart podcast with intention and create the marketing system around it. Supported by an intentionally small community of creative business owners, you’ll build a show that supports your business strategically and sustainably, all at a realistic pace because you’re already busy running your business.

Mic Hype Launch Squad

Today, we’re diving into what losing roles in community theater taught me about running a creative business.

From navigating fierce competition and embracing typecasts to stepping outside my comfort zone and preparing for new opportunities, I share three key areas how the lessons from the stage have shaped my approach as a business owner.

This week's Podcast Tip of the Week addresses how a podcast's job can change, and what that means for your show strategy.

Resources in this episode:

Somatic therapy: Tami Schweber's The Knowing Well

Robidoux Resident Theatre

Mic Check Call

Mentioned in this episode:

Join the Mic Hype Launch Squad

This is an all-in-one group program to launch a smart podcast with intention and create the marketing system around it. Supported by an intentionally small community of creative business owners, you’ll build a show that supports your business strategically and sustainably, all at a realistic pace because you’re already busy running your business.

Mic Hype Launch Squad