Mobile Podcast Creation Course

In this lesson you will learn all about how to choose an amazing topic for your podcast that will both light you up and will serve your audience in a way that is needed in the world. We will talk about paying attention to your energy, thinking about your through-line, considering your niche, and the importance of actually talking to people. Be sure to read through the workbook after you watch the video!

Choosing your platform is a necessary beginning step to creating your podcast. In this video you will learn about the importance of researching all your options, saving your log-in information, creating a unique email address, and considering what name you want to be known by. Be sure to check out the workbook for a side-by-side comparison of popular platforms.

One of my favorite parts of podcast creation is picking a title! The title will represent your show to everyone who hears about it, but that doesn't mean it's something you have to get caught up on. In this lesson you will learn about all the places you need to check before declaring your title to be original, how long it should be, and other useful information. Be sure to use the workbook to help you organize your ideas.

Planning your show is all about the small decisions that will make your life so much easier going forward. Watch the video to learn what these decisions are, some tips on how to make them, and much more. Use the workbook to write your decisions down.

It's time for the fun part- learning how to record audio! This is the basis of your show and you will use these techniques on a weekly basis, so enjoy this content and take it to heart. See the Tutorials section at the end of this course for a lesson on how to use the Voice Memo app. The workbook is an important part of this course, so as always, be sure to check it out.

I hope you are feeling artsy, because it's time to bring out your colorful side! In this lesson you will learn about how to create your cover art. See the Tutorials section at the end for lessons on how to use Adobe Express and Canva. The workbook is also a great resource to help you learn about color.

Music sets the tone for your entire show, and custom music is just so fun! This is the lesson where you will learn all about how to get amazing music for your show. Check out the workbook for even more music resources.

You are getting so close! Setting up your platform is a simple but key step. Dive into that description and use it for as many other things as you can think of. Use the workbook for a little extra help.

Don't let this part intimidate you, you'll be a pro at it in no time. See the Tutorials section for videos on how to use Viva Video and Audio Joiner for mobile podcasting. Youtube is a great resource for tutorials on GarageBand, Audacity, Descript, Riverside, and more.

Your trailer is your first take on creating a real episode! You've learned all the steps, now it's time to put them into action. Follow the workbook as a guide while you create this piece.

Once your trailer is done, it's time to distribute your show! After this step is done, you will officially be a podcaster. If you are using Spotify for Podcasters, you'll need to follow the steps in the video (which are also in the workbook). Otherwise, double check that your show is showing up and you'll be all set!

Remember when I said that podcasting is a spectrum, and you get to make it simple or difficult? This is where that really comes into play. You get to decide how complicated you want the structure of your show to be, and in this lesson you'll learn what all your options are. The workbook will lay it out visually if it is hard to comprehend verbally.

Do you want to have guests on your podcast? This is the lesson where you'll learn all about getting, vetting, and interviewing guests. It's important to be intentional about when you choose to have guest vs solo episodes, and the workbook will help you make a solid plan.

There are many platforms and services that will help you along your podcasting journey. In this video, I dive into each of the things I recommend and why. See the Tutorials section for videos featuring several of the recommended platforms talked about in this lesson.

As you near the end of this course, you need to know how to create your show notes and schedule your show. In this lesson you will learn the elements that go into the Show Notes and when the best time is to schedule your show. The workbook will help you as you create these pieces.

You need to create a runway before you launch your show in order to give your audience notice that something big is coming. Learn what to do to create excitement around launch day and the days leading up to it. Use the workbook to create your launch plan.

The Voice Memo app is a great way to record audio right from your mobile device. Learn how it works in this tutorial.

Adobe Express is a very user-friendly graphic design app that can help you create your own cover art. Learn how to use this app in the video above.

Canva is a multi-purpose platform that works on mobile and computers. In this tutorial, I will demonstrate how to create your own podcast cover art.

Viva Video is a mobile video editing platform that can be used for reels, videos (like the ones used in this course), and podcast audio editing. Learn more about how it works in the video above.

Audio Joiner is a great app that will convert videos into audio files and join a playlist of audio files into one long piece, perfect for a podcast. Learn how to use this tool in the video above.

Trello is a useful organization platform that will help you keep track of all your ideas, guests, and podcast episodes. Learn how to use this platform by watching the tutorial above.

Calendly is a helpful platform for scheduling your guests and keeping your calendar organized. Learn how to use it in the tutorial above.

You did it! You are ready to launch your amazing new show into the world and I can't wait to see the impact you make.