Community & Community Building Episodes
Oct. 7, 2025
383 - Meet The Voices in Our Community of Creators
Today’s the day we get to know our co-hosts a little more. This episode is all about the people who make the show what it is. We open up about how we started, what keeps us creating, and what we’ve learned from podcasting. We...
Sept. 30, 2025
378- Empowered Podcasting Conference 2025 Recap
What an unforgettable weekend in Charlotte! I’m sincerely on cloud 9! Today, we’re sharing the stories, strategies, and breakthroughs we brought home and the conversations that turned strangers into family. I want to thank ev...
Sept. 26, 2025
377 - Live from Empowered Podcasting Conference 2
The Empowered Podcasting Conference is officially here! We’re live from the Hyatt Centric in Charlotte with community friends, including Dave Jackson of School of Podcasting . To kick off the festivities, we dive into what it...
Aug. 27, 2025
359 - Podcast Movement Recap, Digital Twins by Hey Gen, & New Gemini Video Features
It's podcast news & comment day! Would you trust a digital twin to produce all your content for you? Because that is now possible with Hey Gen's new "digital twin" feature. That’s just one of the hot headlines on today’s news...
Aug. 26, 2025
358-What Camp Footprint Taught Me About Podcasting
Have you ever had an experience that changed the way you show up in the world? One that reignited your passion and reminded you why you care so deeply? Today I return from a 19-day summer break after volunteering at Camp Foot...
July 18, 2025
341 - How to Build Online Communities and Which Platforms to Choose From
What if you could build deeper connections with your audience by starting a real two-way conversation? Today, we explore how to move past downloads and begin creating a real community around your podcast. We discuss using Clu...
May 19, 2025
307 - Why Your Audience Won’t Stick Without A Solid Community
I’m back from Spain & Portugal, and today we’re talking about something that matters more than the size of your audience: community. Seeing this group hold strong while I was away reminded me of what really makes a podcast th...
May 16, 2025
306 - Unpacking Questions From The Mailbag & Sharing Wins
Today, we’re digging into the mailbag to tackle a guest mix-up scenario and how to handle podcast miscommunications with clarity and professionalism. We explore smart ways to stand out in a saturated niche, like leaning into ...
April 29, 2025
293 - Building a Brand from Social Media to Podcasting with 'Two Guys on a Plane'
Today, flight attendants Drew & Rich are launching their brand new podcast called “Two Guys on a Plane.” Join us as we chat with the minds behind the show and dive into their launch strategies, how they engage their 128K Inst...
March 20, 2025
266 - After the Flood: The Impact of Hurricane Helene
How does a community find the strength to rebuild after an unimaginable disaster? In this special ‘Podcasthon’ episode, I’m joined by my guest Marilyn Ball who shares the resilience of Asheville, North Carolina, in the wake o...
March 10, 2025
What If You Turned Your Passion Project Into a Podcast?
One of the best things about the Empowered Podcasting Community is when our members get the chance to meet face-to-face. That’s exactly what happened this past weekend when several of our community members gathered in Detroit...