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Ep.13 how-to: start a podcast
Hey, ya’ll! Today’s guest always has me rolling on the floor with laughter, so expect tiny interruptions throughout the next 30 min but I promise you’ll learn sum! In this episode Llayleni and I discuss what it takes to start a podcast and how she plans to start one of her own. Listen to the end for bloopers!
Sticker in cover art by @kaidenkae
Summary of steps to starting a podcast:
- Just start! Use the equipment you have and build from there
- Choose a topic that you’re passionate about and that also has depth to it
- Create a podcast name and logo! I recommend Canva or Adobe Express
- Record your first three episodes! Either on your phone or right into your editing software choice. I recommend Audacity or Adobe Audition
- Edit audio on Audacity or Adobe Audition (you can add music, a jingle, or sound FX)
- Upload episode to Spotify for Podcasters or Buzzsprout
- Promote your podcast using your social media! I recommend Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook!
Tips: Be consistent! Promote yourself! Try to find a niche! Research techniques on YouTube! Stay true to yourself but be open to grow!
Podcasts referenced:
anything goes with emma chamberlain
Serial Killers by Spotify Studios
Sweet Hot Mustard Podcast
Transformation Church
The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill
Candace Owens
With the Perrys
Have you ever heard the stereotype that Nigerian men are players? Maybe you have, likely, you haven’t. I sure had (and experienced it) and wanted to discuss it. So I pulled together some of Nigeria's finest (you can laugh), and we had a lil’ chat about why Nigerian men are the way they are…listen in!
It’s slightly embarrassing to say but this conversation was a type of therapy for me, lol. Getting into these guys’ heads helped me understand them and how they relate to the world around them. Big thank you to Glory, Rukky, Feji & Sosa, for enlightening us all. I couldn't have done this episode without you guys.
I didn’t see this episode coming…but God did! Listen in on a spontaneous conversation with my friend Joy. I never met a 14-year-old with so many words of wisdom.
Songs referenced:
- Praise by Elevation Worship
- Egypt by Bethel Music & Cory Asbury
- Firm Foundation by Maverick City Music & Cody Carnes
- More Like Jesus by One Voice Worship
- Waymaker by Leeland (originally by Sinach)
Scripture referenced:
- Exodus 32 (entire chapter)
- Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,
- James 2:26 For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead
- James 1:19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;
- James 4:8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.
- Exodus 20:3 “You shall have no other gods before me.
- Book of Job
- Job 38:4 “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand.”
- Luke 12:7 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
- 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
- Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
ep. 10: bonus episode: fasting observed.
I am aware that the Bible says to practice spiritual things in private, and make it between God and yourself (Matthew 6:6, 17-18) and if this appears to disobey that, please hear my heart. I made this episode to shine a light on a not-so-common spiritual practice in American Christianity. It’s something deeply woven into the spiritual life of Nigerians and other ethnic backgrounds. It’s something I’ve always found extremely challenging. My motive is simply awareness, self-reflection, and hopefully, someone will resonate with my experience and be encouraged. Furthermore, for me, documenting things always makes them more exciting and enjoyable. Lastly, I hope you find the episode interesting to listen to, and that you’re led to listen to more! ~ okayobi
s/o to the Hearing Jesus podcast with Rachael Groll for her insights when making this episode! Check out her podcast here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3nTsOH7dAMrJ2qNadAwufo?si=32723633da5f4522
new year, new equipment, new year resolutions…or something like that! join me in a very chill first episode of the year.
References:
Garden City by John Mark Comer
Fight Hustle, End Hurry Podcast by John Mark Comer & Jefferson Bethke
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
To Hell with the Hustle by Jefferson Bethke
Last episode of the year!!! What better way to end 2023 than a reflection on my first episode of the year which was also one of the best memories of my life.
Join me as I interview my family on how life has been in light of the significant family trip back to Nigeria in the winter of 2022.
Episode 6: My Testimony. In this episode, I ask myself, “what has God saved me from?”
Like the sinful woman at Jesus’ feet who washed His feet with her tears, wiping them with her hair, and anointing them with scented oil—all because she realized what Jesus had really saved her from— I want to regularly remind myself of how far I’ve come in the grace and power of Christ and to love much in light of it. (Luke 7:36-49)
Join me on my road to financial freedom with my guest speaker (and a key figure in my success): my dad!!!
Disclaimer: I just want to acknowledge that my financial story is not the average and I’m so fortunate to have parents that could help me pay for college and allow me to move back home with them. I never, EVER, want to take that for granted.
we're sisters and we talk--a lot. my question is, is it gossiping when we talk about others amongst ourselves??
disclaimer: sheila is a fictional character. any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead is purely coincidental 🥴
show notes: I goofed up the definition of disseminate.
Hey! It's your girl, Obi! Join me as I relive the core memory of visiting my alma mater, Corban University, and the painful but beautiful journey of ✨GROWTH✨I experienced.
This is my first candid "let's chat" episode and I had SO much fun recording it. I truly feel like it turned out to be quite a gem but don't just take my word for it.
This is an audio story recounting the time I traveled to Nigeria with my entire immediate family. My life is forever changed. Nigeria! You no dey tire ohh! God bless.
Okay, guys, after listening to this podcast, let me know if the name fits!
*Disclaimer, the conclusions drawn in the following dialogue are grounded in my beliefs and opinion and are not meant to offend or discredit any other particular person’s beliefs or opinions.
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Davis, K. (2019, February 14). 12 tips for building a successful podcast. Forbes.https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescontentmarketing/2019/02/14/12-tips-for-building-a-successful-podcast/?sh=4e10b13a306d
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Markman, K. (2012), ‘Doing radio, making friends, and having fun: Exploring the motivations of independent audio podcasters’, New Media & Society, 14: 4, pp. 547–65.
Odumeru, P. (Executive Producer). (2020-present). The God in me podcast with priscilla [Audio podcast]. Anchor. https://open.spotify.com/show/2JBqFP7DdL4plBcxCE6bBC
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Smale, Thomas. (2016). Five steps you can use to find your niche. Entrepreneur.https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/272808
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