► Tell us about you and your podcast
My Podcast is to help you discover who you are with fun, but deep talks and meditations, by interviewing some of the most inspiring guests on the planet. Covering Indie Philosophy, yoga, personal transformation, well-being, indie Health and Fitness and self-love, etc.. All with inner growth in mind. I am on a on a mission to cultivate a sense of harmony via inspirational talks and meditations. Many of my guests have overcome significant obstacles and transformed their lives, overcoming pain and setbacks. A dark night of the soul followed by a significant turning point and, hence, a changed outlook on life. Rich with deep talks and laughter, I also offer tips on living a more conscious life. Mindfulness that is dedicated to cultivating a sense of harmony.
The shows audience are international as my Podcast is downloaded in over 55 countries, which is amazing. My listeners are looking for inspiration, probably had a dark night of the soul themselves at some point and are looking to turn their life around for the better. Listeners like to find inspiration from hearing what others have gone through. They love self-help books too or are open to reading them.
My listeners are everything and it is because of them I podcast. It is because of my listeners I take the time out of my week to find great guests and solutions to the difficulties that is the adventure of life. Podcasting is hard work so you have to know why do want to do it. It has to be beyond yourself.
► Why & how did you start this podcast?
I love to Podcast as I want to help as many people as possible find help from mindful living. My goal is to help others. I listen to at least five different shows a week. The podcast community is one of the nicest in the world and I love connecting with them. I Podcast as I find it exciting. It pushes my comfort zone, which initiates personal growth. Nothing beats it. It is a joy and a gift to learn so much from my amazing guests. I am not sure why I started Podcasting, I just tried it but know why I still do it, it is one of the most exciting medias in the world. It took me about a week to release my first episode.
► How'd you find the time and funding to do this podcast?
I release an episode every Wednesday. It takes me about three hours to research each episode. An hour to record it. Two hours to edit it including art work. Several hours to promote it. I find the time as I believe in my work and the positive message it has in the world and in helping others find their way. My marketing -I am always looking to improve as it isn't a natural skillset. I learnt my trade out of passion for the Podcast world.
► What do you gain from podcasting?
I do take sponsorship and always happy to work with brands that are in alignment with my brand. I also do affiliated links to books of the guests who have been on my show. I do that by Amazon, Blackwells but also like to support smaller book stores so also do links to ukbookshop.org so that the small businesses are supported. I have an international audience so try a selection. I also now get some commissions to interview guests. Some I don't.
► How does your podcasting process look like?
I use calendly to book in my guests. I record interviews via Zoom and edit my audio in Garage Band and iMovie.
I prepare a lot for my interviews and try to read all guests books and do lots of research.
Podmatch is a great place to find guests. Also Instagram.
► How do you market your show?
My listeners come from the following:
14% Apple Podcasts
14% Spotify
11% Web browser
7% Buzzsprout
7% Goodpods and rest split over various other great platforms.
Instagram is my main social media.
► What advice would you share with aspiring (new) podcasters?
Find your unique niche. Your super power that is going to solve something for someone. Be authentic and approach life with a mindset that you can do this and you are willing to learn along the way. Above all do something you love and find joy in the journey. Keep reaching, you've got this!
► Where can we learn more about you & your podcasts?
My website is thegentleyogawarrior.com
Instagram: thegentleyogawarrior
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