► Tell us about you and your podcast
My name is Lindsey Christian and I am the creator and voice of HeartBlend Podcast. My podcast is dedicated to self-healing, transformation and assisting others on their self-love journey.
► Why & how did you start this podcast?
I started this podcast in May of 2020 during the pandemic. I've always been passionate about motivating others and helping other people. I wanted to share information I learned that helped me on my self-love journey. I wasn't always the most confident or most positive so once I truly committed myself to that mindset and really saw how much my life changed, I wanted to pay that back into the world. My initial goals were to honestly just to try podcasting, I wasn't sure where it would lead me and I didn't have any expectations. It took me about a month to fully release my podcast, because I wanted to start with enough content for new listeners.
► How'd you find the time and funding to do this podcast?
During this pandemic, I found plenty of time with working from home. I format most of my topics as a series to help my listeners take in the information and use it as a guide to help them along their journey. I record a series a week with about 3-8 episodes per topic. I always end the series with a guided meditation to help the listener absorb the information further with their subconscious mind.
► What do you gain from podcasting?
I currently have Anchor as a sponsor and I am also open to new sponsors as well. I have about 1000 downloads a month. My podcast truly benefits me by connecting with other like-minded individuals and allows for me to feel fulfilled within my purpose.
► How does your podcasting process look like?
I use Adobe Audition to edit my podcast. I find guests on my show by connecting with others on social media, email, and a website called Matchmaker. I prepare each episode by researching and gathering my views and information and writing out my entire script prior to recording every week. I wake up around 5am and record in the mornings while it is quiet. I interview my guests via online through webcam connection or audio.
► How do you market your show?
I market my show through having multiple platforms, social media, my website and google. 50% of my listeners are from Spotify and the rest are from Apple Podcasts, Overcast, and now Amazon Prime Music!
► What advice would you share with aspiring (new) podcasters?
If you are feeling called to become a podcaster, go for it! I just started this year and it's beginning to truly change my life. Don't think too hard about it, just try it out for yourself and learn along the way. It is an amazing feeling to know that people will want to listen to what you have to say. I've learned how to manage my voice better and the best times that my voice sounds best, which is after I have lots of tea. I watched many videos on Youtube about how to market my podcast as well as technical tips.
► Where can we learn more about you & your podcasts?
Check out my website at heartblendfm.com or email me at heartblendfm@gmail.com