Reverse Culture Shock with Polly Clover
Today, we explore reverse culture shock through the eyes of Polly Clover, an SEO writer and consultant whose journey took her from a classroom in South Carolina to the vibrant landscapes of Vietnam and the serene shores of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Her story highlights the evolving definition of success and the courage to create…
Start Your Podcast with The V.O.I.C.E. Method
Starting a podcast is exciting! You have all the ideas for everything you can talk about, and you can picture yourself recording and publishing your episodes! But when it comes down to researching how to start a podcast, you’re getting overwhelmed with all the moving parts of producing a podcast – like equipment, publishing schedule,…
First-Generation Immigrant Journey: Culture, Rebellion, and Finding Freedom
The American experience holds a unique promise. For many, it means building a new life. For first-generation immigrants, like myself and Chai, that journey is often about navigating two distinct worlds. It means balancing ancestral roots with American aspirations. This journey, explored on “The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants” podcast, reveals shared struggles…
How I Use AI to Help With My Podcast
There is a lot of behind-the-scenes work when it comes to podcasting. From brainstorming podcast episode ideas to recording, editing, creating content, and marketing, it can easily become overwhelming. When I first started my podcast three years ago, I wasn’t using AI to help with my podcast process, but as time went on, I needed…
Living Abroad: How Travel Changed My View of the USA
This episode is a little bit different than the other episodes because Tom isn’t an immigrant to the United States. He actually was born here, but he’s lived in a few different countries. Tom and I met online through writing. I’ve followed his writing work for a few years, and he has written a little…
Why Your Podcast Needs a Website
There are various reasons why someone starts a podcast. It could be a hobby, a passion project, social change, or the podcast is part of their business. Regardless of the reason, every podcast should have a website. When starting a podcast, you connect with your audience on a more intimate level, and you build trust…
The First Gen Coach With Carla Santamaria
Carla, The First Gen Coach, was born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, a city close to the coast, where she enjoyed a vibrant childhood surrounded by family. Her parents were entrepreneurs — her mother ran a boutique shop, and her father managed a glass and mirror business. Despite a happy upbringing, safety concerns escalated after…
How to Nurture Your Loyal Podcast Listeners
When it comes to growing a podcast, many focus on getting more new listeners. However, the most powerful assets podcasters have, more than the content, are the loyal listeners. Your community, your loyal listeners, are the heart and soul of your show. They are the ones who listen week after week, leave thoughtful comments, leave…
From Mauritius to Canada, to the US with Lazou
I had the honor of sitting down with Lazou to hear her incredible story. From growing up on the small island of Mauritius, to navigating life in Canada, and finally settling in the United States, her journey is one filled with resilience, identity, and the search for belonging. When I first connected with Lazou, I…
Use This Strategy for Podcast Relaunch
I recently received a client inquiry about relaunching her podcast. During the consultation call, we outlined a 2-month roadmap for her podcast relaunch strategy. She wasn’t rebranding; she was launching again after taking almost six months off her show. Two things I want to highlight before we jump in: Today, I want to share the…
