Abbey Harrison on building community, social impact and getting signed

In this episode, Abbey Harrison, host of the podcast 'Why Do You Parent Like That?', joins me to share her journey of starting a parenting podcast, the inspiration behind it, and the challenges she faced along the way.

She touches on the importance of building a community, the skills she transferred from her social work background, and how she navigated personal challenges while maintaining her podcast.

Abbey also talks about her experience getting picked up by iHeartRadio, her approach to sponsorships, and offers valuable advice for aspiring podcasters.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The importance of community engagement and connection.
• Editing and hidden work are significant challenges in podcasting.
• Maintaining a passion project mindset helps in overcoming obstacles.
• Building rapport with guests is crucial for meaningful conversations.
• Being values-led in sponsorship decisions is essential for authenticity.
• Batching content can help manage workload and maintain consistency.
• Feedback from listeners can be a powerful motivator.
• Navigating personal challenges requires preparation and support.
• Podcasting is a journey of self-belief and trusting one's instincts.

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