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Friendly Podcast Guide: Teaching Women How to Grow a Podcast (Without Burning Out)

Hey, I’m Andi Smiley, your Friendly Podcast Guide and podcast coach for women! After 6 years in the podcasting world, I know how to help you start a successful podcast as a woman and mom, grow your podcast audience, and actually enjoy the process. On this show, you’ll get podcasting for beginners made simple, podcast tips for women, and sustainable podcast marketing strategies—so you can build a podcast you love without the burnout.

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00:15:05

3 Podcast Mistakes That Almost Broke Me (And How I...

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2025/04/08

How do you avoid burning out as a mom with a podcast? In this episode I give you 3 mistakes that I made that led to me burning out and how to avoid them. When you follow the advice in this episode you will avoid so much of the stress and overwhelm that I dealt with in the first year of my podcast.Topics discussed in this episode include:Seasonal podcast formatLaunching a podcastHow to start a podcastPodcast download numbersPodcast editingHere is the one thing you should implement in your podcast if

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00:15:48

How to Name a Podcast + The Story Behind My Podcast's...

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2025/04/01

Your podcast name is the first thing people notice—so no pressure, right?? In this episode I’m telling the story of how I named my podcast along with some other vulnerable stories like how many downloads the Friendly Podcast Guide got last month and how much money I’ve made so far this year.Topics discussed in this episodeStarting a podcastPodcast experimentsHow to name a podcastPodcast download numbersStorytelling in a podcastEmail marketing for podcastersHere’s the one thing you should implement

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00:16:37

Wins, Fails & What I’d Do Differently: My Season 3...

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2025/03/25

When I wrap up the launch of a podcast season I always like to take some time to evaluate how it went. What went well, what went poorly and what I can learn from all of that. So, I decided to walk you through my process in this episode.Topics discussed in this episode:Podcast launch strategyStress-free podcastingCreating a podcast trailerSeasonal podcast formatHow to start a successful podcastHaving a growth mindsetHere's the one thing you should implement in your podcast if you’re feeling

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00:31:31

How to Build Your Podcast Community w/ Jamie B Golden

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2025/03/18

We get to learn how to build a podcast community from Jamie B Golden. She has been in the podcasting world for more than 10 years and she was kind enough to share her best podcasting advice with us today. Jamie is the co-host of The Popcast with Knox and Jamie, a podcast that is not only delightful, but also pays Jamie’s rent. Topics discussed in this episode:How to build a podcast communityInnovating with your podcastKnowing your podcast audienceAdvice for podcastersCreating a podcastHere's the

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00:14:07

What the Barbie Movie Teaches Us About Podcasting

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2025/03/11

Love it, or hate it, the Barbie Movie did an amazing job of marketing. The summer it came out there wasn’t anywhere you could go that you wouldn’t run into something that had to do with the Barbie Movie. And this is a great example of what can happen for you and your podcast when you take the time to launch your podcast.I just wrapped up the successful launch of Season 3 of the Friendly Podcast Guide so while it was fresh on my mind I wanted to talk about why it is such a good idea to intentionally

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00:15:57

Honest Podcasting: My Numbers, My Break & a Giveaway!

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2025/03/04

Take a peek behind the curtain as I tell you about the stats for the episodes that came out during my winter break, how much money I’ve made since January and what I did during the break.Topics discussed during this episode:Podcast downloadsSeasonal podcast formatPodcast recommendationsCombating perfectionismPodcast experimentsDIY podcasting coursePodcast plannerPodcast coaching callsPodcast marketingTakeaways from this episode:Download numbers have nothing to do with your worth as a humanAdding

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00:02:36

Season 3 Coming Soon!

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2025/02/18

The wait is almost over! Season 3 of the Friendly Podcast Guide will be back on March 4th. Get ready to learn about podcasting in a way that fits into your life instead of the other way around. For more behind the scenes follow me!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendlypodcastguide/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friendlypodcastguide

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00:38:18

Conquering Self-Doubt as a Mom in Business with Jen...

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2025/01/23

Learn about how to keep loving boundaries and network as a mom with creative endeavors.I got to chat with Jen Morris, the founder of Renegade Motherhood, a movement that helps elevate and amplify moms in business! Topics discussed in this episode: Having boundaries as a mom in business How to network as a mom in business Channeling main character energy Kicking self-doubt to the curb Being picky about the mentors you listen to Having a “why” for your business Takeaways from this episode Embracing

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00:20:59

The Highs and Lows (and Everything in Between) of...

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2024/12/03

I can’t believe this is the last episode of Season 2!As we are wrapping up my first “official” season of the Friendly Podcast Guide I am so excited to talk about last month’s episodes and some of my thoughts about Season 2 overall. In this episode I answered these questions: How many downloads did my episodes get in November? What experiments did I try in November? (And did they work?) What are my thoughts about how Season 2 went? What am I doing between seasons? Topics discussed during

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00:13:02

Answering 9 Common Podcasting Questions

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2024/11/26

Here are answers to all of the questions you have, but don’t have the time to find individual answers for on the internet.As a podcast coach I love answering questions about podcasting. It’s my job. So here are answers to all of the common podcasting questions I get. Here are some of the questions we will cover: What is a podcast hosting platform? And which ones are good ones? What kind of microphone should I buy? How do I get approved by Apple Podcasts? Topics discussed in this episode

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00:36:57

Podcast Tips from Top Sleep Podcaster, Nothing Much...

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2024/11/19

Learning from the host of one of the top sleep podcasts in the world today. Yes. It’s a dream come true that I get to talk to Kathryn Nicolai who is the host of Nothing Much Happens, my favorite sleep podcast that I use at least once a week to fall asleep. She has some amazing insights into how to serve your listeners, which will then help your show grow. Here are some of the insights Kathryn shares during our conversation: Creativity is a practice Your listeners notice when your main priority

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00:16:09

10 Things I Would Do if I was Starting a Podcast in...

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2024/11/12

Starting a podcast in 2025 is really pretty simple. Podcasting changed my life for the better in so many ways. If you want to start a podcast, here are the 10 things that will help you make it happen in 2025! I’ve been in the podcasting world for almost 4 years and I’ve been helping a lot of women start their own podcasts in the past year. Here’s what I would do if I was starting a podcast in 2025: Do video from the beginning Use Descript Figure out your niche Have a workflow Do

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00:20:52

Why I’m NOT Embarrassed About My Low Download Numbers

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2024/11/05

I didn’t reach my download numbers goal…and I thought I was embarrassed about it, but I’m actually not. I didn’t take my own advice about goals around download numbers and it shows. In this episode I talk about: How many download numbers I got last month How much money I made as a podcaster How close I am to my podcast coaching call goal You’ll also hear about the experiments that I tried out last month. Which ones worked and which ones didn’t. Along with the experiments that I’m trying in

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00:18:00

What I’ve Learned from Putting my Podcast on YouTube

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2024/10/29

Almost HALF of podcast listeners find new shows through YouTube, according to research done by Sounds Profitable. I wanted to take advantage of all of those eyeballs that are using YouTube to find new shows so I’ve been putting my podcast on YouTube for the past two months and I’ve learned a bunch about how to do it. I’ll answer common questions like: Why podcasters should put their podcast on YouTube How to put your podcast on YouTube in less than 15 minutes How I easily edit my video

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00:40:41

Increase Your Podcast Downloads through Curiosity &...

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2024/10/22

There is so much we can learn from this history podcast with a unique twist. Rachel is one of the creators of the history podcast Don’t Drink the Milk, a podcast that traces the unexpected backstory of everyday things. We talk about the pros and cons of choosing a unique name, bringing variety and fun to tough topics and Rachel gives amazing advice to podcasters at every stage of our podcasting journey. Topics discussed in this episode include: How to name your podcast Choosing a podcast niche

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00:47:06

Make Money & Build a Lovely Podcast Community - For...

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2024/10/15

Creating a community around your podcast can be tricky, but this week’s host has figured it out and shared the secrets to her success. Tehya is the host of the For the Love of History podcast. She has a thriving community of loyal listeners after being in the podcasting game for the past 4 years. In this episode she talks how she helps her listeners feel like friends, her journey to finding a network and many other behind the scenes info about her and her show. Topics discussed in this episode

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00:39:14

Your Podcast is a Launching Point for Making Money -...

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2024/10/08

Are you frustrated because you haven’t made money with your podcast yet? This week I interviewed Monique, the host of Time Traveling Tonya, a kid history podcast. We talked about having a mission for your podcast, writing a kid podcast, the unique ways that your podcast can help you make money, along with other podcasting tips and tricks Topics discussed in this episode include: How to make money from your podcast Inclusivity in podcasts Creating an entertaining podcast Having a mission

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00:21:07

My September Download Numbers & The Money I've Made...

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2024/10/01

Learn about the podcast experiments that worked (and didn’t work) for me in September!I’ve been podcasting for 4 years and I am still constantly experimenting and figuring out what works best for me and for my people. I talked about my download numbers for last month, how much money I’ve made this year so far and how many podcast coaching calls I’ve done. You’ll also hear about the experiments I tried last month, which ones went well and which ones didn’t. Along with the experiments I’ll be trying

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00:42:20

Use the Connections & Assets You ALREADY HAVE to Grow...

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2024/09/24

I’m sharing a conversation I had with Meagan, the host of The Search for the Silver Lining, a kid podcast about Isla who wants to become a girl knight for King Arther. During this conversation I tell Meagan that her podcast is one of our favorites at least 3 different times…I wasn’t trying to fan girl, but it just happened. Here's what I learned from my chat with Meagan: - Lean on others, don’t do it all yourself - Get creative with the connections and assets you have - Make a shoot for the

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01:03:46

Increase Your Podcast Downloads by Talking to the...

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2024/09/17

I’m sharing a conversation I had with one of my kids’ all time favorite kid podcast creators. His name is Mr. Jim and he and his team are helping kid podcasts become as popular as YouTube Kids. I didn’t just talk to Mr. Jim, I also got to talk to Steven who is the creative director of Mr. Jim’s company Storybutton, he’s the creative genius behind many of the Storybutton original shows that my kids and thousands of other kids absolutely love, including Pixel Quest, which is the show we’re talking

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