Let's get straight to the point Reader, You’re not waiting for the right audience to show up. They’re waiting for you to show up. I know the struggle—wanting everything to be perfect before you press “record.” The gear, the script, the flawless launch. But here's the truth: Your audience needs your voice, not your perfection. You don’t need to be perfect to get started. You don’t need a flawless launch or a polished show. What matters is that you show up as your true self, with all your...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Can you relate Reader? There’s a quiet kind of shame that shows up when we think we’ve “missed the window.” Too late to start the podcast. Too late to tell the story. Too late to matter. But here’s the truth I’ve learned, again and again, both in life and in coaching: The moment you decide to begin is always the perfect time. When I started Podcast Junkies in 2014, I thought I was late to the podcast party. Turns out it was one of the best decision I've ever made! Again, the moment you decide...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Let's get it straight, your story is your greatest asset Reader. Do you ever feel like you need more credentials, more qualifications, or more degrees to truly be the expert you want to be? I get it. It’s easy to believe that if you just had more experience, more technical knowledge, or a bigger following, you’d finally be ready to share your message. But here’s what I’ve learned: What you’ve lived through: That is your content. Your struggles. Your wins. The lessons learned the hard way....
7 days ago • 1 min read
Let’s talk about perfectionism for a second Reader, You’ve probably heard it all: “Your content needs to be polished.” “Make sure you stay neutral.” “Don’t rock the boat.” But here’s the truth that no one tells you: The more you try to please everyone, the less anyone feels you. The safest, most “neutral” content is the most forgettable. So here’s the question I want you to sit with today: Who are you trying not to offend? Maybe it’s that former colleague who’ll judge you. Maybe it’s the...
8 days ago • 1 min read
If you’ve been circling the runway of launching a podcast—or even creating in general—you’re not alone. I’ve met so many brilliant minds who feel like they can’t move forward because they haven’t nailed the “perfect idea.” Here’s the reframe that changes everything: Your niche doesn’t have to be clever. Or unique. Or even obvious. It just has to be true. Start where your curiosity lives. That thing you find yourself Googling at 1am. The topic you bring up way too often with friends. The...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Subject: What If You’re Already Ready? You're not alone Reader, We’re all waiting for that perfect moment, right? The moment when you finally feel ready. When everything aligns. When the fear goes away. When you know, without a doubt, that it’s time to take the leap. But here’s the reality: That moment may never come. You’ll never feel 100% ready. You’ll never have all the answers. You’ll never feel fully prepared to step into your highest potential. But what if that’s the point? What if the...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Let’s clear something up— You don’t build trust by being perfect. You build it by being real. In a world of filters, scripts, and highlight reels, the one thing your audience is craving… is you. The real you. Not the overly polished version. Not the one who sounds like ChatGPT on steroids. Just the one who tells the truth, even if their voice shakes a little. Because here’s what I’ve seen again and again (and lived through myself): The moment you stop performing and start showing up—stumbles,...
13 days ago • 1 min read
It's time for a real conversation Reader, If you’ve been circling the idea of starting your podcast—or maybe you started and stalled—it’s tempting to blame the usual suspects: “I don’t have the right mic.” OR “I need more time." OR “I should take another course first.” I'm calling BS. Those aren’t the real reasons. Here’s what I’ve learned after launching over 130 shows and hosting 500+ interviews: It’s not the tech. It’s not the gear. It’s not even the time. What’s really holding you back is...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Let's get you unstuck Reader, There’s a moment in any project—whether it’s building a deck, a podcast, or a new business—where you convince yourself: “I just need to plan a little more.” I know that move. It feels productive. It’s safe. It gives you the illusion of control. But here’s what I saw this past weekend while building with my father-in-law: We didn’t keep sketching or analyzing. We started digging holes. We cut the boards. We got our hands dirty. And guess what? That’s when the real...
15 days ago • 1 min read