One of the things that I quite like about running my own business is the freedom it gives me to experiment. In fact, “allow yourself to experiment” is one of the most common pieces of advice I give my business mentoring clients. Lately I’ve been feeling once again like it’s time for me to try something new. And I think that new thing might be…a podcast?!
When I create stuff for my business, I always try to think about the kind of content I enjoy. And lately I really like podcasts. I like that you can take them with you wherever you go. I like that they’re dynamic and you get to hear someone’s voice. I like that I can listen to them while I’m cooking or walking my Sokka pup.
I like reading, too. But lately I’ve noticed I don’t read THAT many blog posts. Which has led me to consider: if I don’t even read many blog posts, why the heck am I writing one every week? Writing blog posts (which are also sent out to my email list) is something I’ve done pretty much religiously for the past three years. But now I’m wondering…is it time to try something different? And I think the answer is yes.
What I’m envisioning is putting the blog on hold for a while and starting a bi-weekly podcast. Topics would be similar to the stuff I blog about: creative living, tarot for self-discovery, psychology, spirituality. Each episode would probably be around 30 minutes. I also really like the idea of bringing on guests!
To begin, I’m going to consider this an experiment. I’ll try doing a podcast for a couple of months and see how it goes. If I like it and if anyone likes listening, I’ll keep going. But if it’s just a pain in the butt that no one cares about…well, them’s the breaks. I’m reminding myself to embrace the fact that running a business (or just being a creative person in general) requires experimentation. Some stuff sticks, some stuff doesn’t. C’est la vie.
So! That’s what’s happening. Blog’s going on hold for a couple of weeks. Experimental podcast will then get started (eeep!). In the mean time, I am really curious to know what you think. If you have a second and care to share, leave a comment and let me know what you think. Do you like podcasts? Got any suggestions on topics I could cover on this one? I want to hear your thoughts, for reals.
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I had the good fortune to hear you interviewed on the biddy podcast. Your tarot insights were wise and creative and you definitely have a radio voice. I’m looking forward to your podcast.
P.S. I recently did a meet up on reading tarot without memorizing the meanings and was glad to have your blog to add to the resource hamdout.
Thanks so much, Kathy! I really enjoyed the experience of being on the Biddy Tarot Podcast. I appreciate your encouragement. <3
LOVE the podcast idea! I’ve fallen so far behind keeping up with blogs but podcasts are a lot easier.
I’m so glad! Yay, I’m getting excited now. 🙂
Yes to the podcast–I can’t find enough spiritual/self-discovery type podcasts that hit the right balance of practical and mysterious, for my taste. Hope to hear you during my commute soon! (down I-15 from Salt Lake City to Draper 😉 )
Awesome, thanks for the encouragement – and you’re my neighbor! I’m in SLC too, if you didn’t know. 🙂
I know! And we’re both freezing today!
I just finished listening to a podcast (about giving stuff away for free in your business) and have been thinking of trying this out myself. I love that you shared your reflections about how YOU like to get your info, and I love my audiobooks and On Being interviews–love the sound of a voice in ear. So yes!! I’m cheering you on, and right behind you, I think!! 😊
Yesss! Cheers to both of us trying new things! 🙂
Ooh exciting!
I completely get why you want to experiment with this, Carrie. I’ve had similar thoughts. I guess I’m the odd woman out here, as I almost never listen to podcasts. I don’t like that it takes so much more time than reading a blog post and that I have to take notes if I want to remember the juicy bits instead of having something I can print if I want to.
That’s just me. Sounds like everyone else here can’t wait!!!!!! Good luck with this!
Thanks, Sandra! Yeah, everyone has their preferences for content format. Some topics just really lend themselves better to a written post vs a podcast, too. I listen to a few podcasts that also post a transcript online for those who would rather read than listen, and I’m considering doing something similar. Anyhow, thanks again for sharing your thoughts! 🙂
can’t wait, love to hear what you sound like! good luck!
annemarie, the Netherlands, Europe
Hello Carrie!
I love your blog. I would like to listen your podcast. But it would be difficult to understand for me. I’m a Spanish one and sometimes I don’t know the meaning of English language sounds.
Un abrazo!
Marta
Gracias por tus ánimos! Hablo muy poco español 😉 I do hope you will listen, though!
Yes to podcast, impatient to hear you out
Thank you! 🙂
This is so exciting!
Yay! 🙂
A podcast would be really fun! 🙂 I’m not as good at listening to podcasts as many in my generation seem to be, but I do love your thoughts (and voice!) on YouTube so I’d for sure give it a try.
Thanks! I’m thinking I’ll probably throw all the episodes up on YouTube anyway. It would be probably be just audio not video, but it gives people more opportunity to find it and listen.
I love the podcast idea, do what lights you up inside! I do listen to lots of podcasts and like the ones that are informative and/or storytelling. I wouldn’t limit yourself in what you can cover. Your blog posts seem to be about what interests you in the moment, and I think that works for a podcast too. It will be a little sad not to get you weekly blog emails, but maybe you could do a monthly update or something like that? Remind us all to go listen to your podcast!
Thank you! Yeah, I’m not going to think of it as just a “Tarot” podcast because I like to talk about a variety of things. I am planning to continue sending out emails when each podcast episode goes up, so you will still be hearing from me. 🙂
Yes, yes, a thousand times yes!!!
High five!
Yes, I love this idea! I listen to podcasts all the time, and I’ve found it so difficult to find witchy/spiritual ones that I like. This has me excited–I’ll definitely be listening 🙂
Awesome! Thank you 😀
Great idea, I love listening to them on the go so yes please I’m all for it 👍