Finding creativity through podcasting

06/19/22 • 35 min

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Creativity Found: finding creativity later in life

Have you ever wondered how I find my creativity? Probably not, but let's just say that podcasting has been a revelation to me, and gives me loads of creative 'feels'.
So when I was invited to the Podcast Show in London to record in a pop-up studio on the Shure stand, I decided I would use the opportunity to discuss the creativity of podcasting, and invited along fellow podcaster, and Creativity Found guest too, Rabiah Coon.
We talk about the processes that surround the act of producing a podcast episode - including writing show notes, which is what I am doing right now and, you'll find out, is not my favourite task.
We discuss our inspirations, our ways of working and give advice for anyone on the cusp of trying out podcasting for themselves.
You'll also hear a lot more of the recording than you usually would, because I've kept in some of the behind-the-scenes chat, partly because it illustrates some of the points about podcasting that we discuss, and also partly because they are quite funny.
'Both of us, I think, have podcasts that have a purpose. Like this is really a way of serving for me. And to encourage people to pursue things.' - Rabiah Coon
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Researched, edited and produced by Claire Waite Brown
Music: Day Trips by Ketsa Undercover / Ketsa Creative Commons License Free Music Archive - Ketsa - Day Trips
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Artworks: Emily Portnoi emilyportnoi.co.uk
Photo: Ella Pallet

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Creativity Found: finding creativity later in life - Finding creativity through podcasting

Transcript Summary

In this episode titled "Finding Creativity Through Podcasting," Claire and Rabiah discuss how podcasting has sparked their creative inspiration. They delve into the various aspects of podcasting that they enjoy, including interviewing, writing show notes, and editing. Sharing their thoughts on the importance of writing engaging show notes and social media posts, they emphasize the significance of finding a subject that you are passionate about for your podcast and how niche podcasts can attract more listeners. They also offer advice on being patient with your podcast's growth and planning ahead to avoid pod fade. Exploring the power of podcasting to connect with guests and meet new people, they highlight the ways podcasting can expand creativity and provide a platform for sharing ideas and information. Stressing the value of pursuing creative passions, they urge listeners to not take advice too seriously and focus on joy. Furthermore, they discuss how podcasting can positively impact both hosts and listeners, offering enjoyment and personal growth. They also emphasize the networking opportunities within the podcasting community and how podcasting can lead to unexpected outcomes and opportunities. Conveying the importance of feeling represented and part of something bigger, they conclude by reassuring listeners that it's okay to have random episodes and not be too concerned about regularity. Overall, this episode showcases the power of podcasting to ignite creativity and encourages listeners to explore their own creative passions through this dynamic medium.

Transcript

Claire Waite Brown00:00:23.179

This episode is slightly different than usual, partly because it's about me. Well, it's actually about how I and fellow podcaster Rabiah Coon find our creative Mojo through podcasting. Because we recording at a trade show in person, rather than across two computer screens. You can hear the muffled atmosphere of the show in the background. I've also left in some of the behind the scenes chat that I would usually edit out. I hope you enjoy