THE PODCASTER’S GUIDE
TO A VISIBLE VOICE
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How do you, as a podcaster, make an emotional connection with your listeners to create a place where they feel like they belong?
Through the power of your natural voice
Welcome to The Podcaster’s Guide to a Visible Voice, a podcast for underrepresented podcasters doing good in the world, who want to build a community of belonging. You’ll discover what it takes to be a powerful podcaster and support your listeners to feel like they belong. Go on your podcasting journey to reclaim and redefine what a successful podcast means to you, by thriving on your own terms, with Mary Chan as your host.
As a Voice-Over Artist and former radio producer for almost 20 years, she’ll share with you what she’s learned from creating, recording, and editing, hundreds of thousands of voices; from newbie clients who had to read their very first script to seasoned professionals voicing the very same commercials you hear on the radio and TV. They all have one thing in common with you – they made an emotional connection to a listener, not by the words they use, but by how they use their voice.
Now, as a Podcast Strategist and founder of Organized Sound Productions, you’ll gain the insights to keep you podcasting and have fun while you’re at it! How do you want your listener to feel?
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My Day One in Podcasting with Imposter Syndrome - Episode 46
What fuels you to podcast? Even after a 20-year career in radio, imposter sydrome is real when I moved into podcasting. Hear how imposter syndrome makes you a better podcaster.
Episode Creation
Finding Joy in the Serious Work of Podcasting – Episode 100
The process of podcasting can be overwhelming. But at the end of the day, if you don't enjoy what you're creating, it'll keep you from coming back. So listen to how you can look for joy and learn the benefits of having a podcast.
Launch Support
Identifying Your Audience for Podcast Growth – Episode 15
Whether you already have a show or you’re launching a new one, you need to know who is your audience. Learn how your ideal listener will support you in answering all your podcasting questions.
Podcast Voice
Why Filler Words Like LIKE are Powerful – Episode 18
Not all filler words are created equal. Did you know there's a difference between Ah and Um? This episode explores how we speak and why filler words aren't filler.
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