Ever tried to “level up” your podcast… and accidentally broke what was working? In this solo episode your Pod Savvy Guide, Steph Shoell gets real about a recent podcasting mistake that led to overwhelm, guilt, and a backlog of unpublished episodes. After completing 100 podcasts in 100 days, she tried to emulate big-name podcasters by batching and scheduling far ahead, only to realize it completely disrupted her rhythm. In this episode, Steph shares three hard-earned lessons: do what actually works for you, remember that podcasting should be fun, and stop trying to podcast like everyone else. Whether you’re DIY-ing your show for business or just for the joy of creating, this episode is a permission slip to let go of perfection, ditch the guilt, and keep the creative train rolling your way.

Feeling pulled in a million “shoulds”? In this refreshingly real conversation, PR & marketing pro Melanie Whittaker (joining us from Spain) talks about ditching comparison, showing up as your full self, and building an audience that actually cares. We unpack why personality beats polish, how to choose platforms you genuinely enjoy (hello, Threads), turning episodes into shareable soundbites, and keeping your message crystal-clear across your site and socials so listeners know exactly how to work with you. We also get into compounding visibility, asking guests and your community to share, and giving yourself permission to promote your own offers on your own show. If you’ve been stuck in your head or second-guessing your strategy, this one’s your nudge to take up space and keep going.

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If you’ve ever wondered how to get more people listening to your podcast without dancing for the algorithm, this episode is for you. Steph sits down with Michelle Pippin, a business strategist who’s been featured on Good Morning America Weekend and Forbes.com, to talk about three old-school methods of growing your podcast audience that still work better than most modern tactics.

Michelle shares her behind-the-scenes experience from the media world helping women entrepreneurs land features, get noticed, and build what she calls “bank-building media” instead of “ego-building media.” From finding visibility in forgotten places to remembering that conversations create cash, this is a refreshingly real episode that will help you rethink how you grow your show.

Download Michelle’s free “Get Featured Guide” and “Forgotten Channels Directory” at:
https://www.michellepippin.com/featured

Connect with Michelle and learn more about her work:
https://www.michellepippin.com/