Business Behind-The-Scenes & State Of The Podcast Chat: Episode 396

12/20/22 • 61 min

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Running a full-time independent podcast company keeps us busy – so busy that we don’t often pause to let listeners in to how it all works! As we approach the end of 2022, Meagan and Sarah share what’s up behind the scenes at The Mom Hour. We start with a lightning round of frequently asked questions (how’d we meet? do we fight? how does the podcast make money?) and move into bigger thoughts about our industry as a whole and the current economic landscape. We also take a look back at how we’ve grown over the years (particularly the past two), profess our love for fellow women podcasters whose names you’ll definitely recognize, and share what’s next for The Mom Hour. Enjoy!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Sarah referenced this episode of Pantsuit Politics which provides some behind-the-scenes information about the state of the podcast industry.
Meagan wrote a guide for supporting content creators during a recession that’s PACKED with ideas
We couldn’t do this without the support of our podcast people! We encourage you to check out their podcasts to support them!
The Lazy Genius
Sorta Awesome
10 Things To Tell You
The Popcast
What Should I Read Next
Pantsuit Politics
What Fresh Hell: Laughing In The Face Of Motherhood
The Girl Next Door
Edit Your Life
Didn’t I Just Feed You

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Listener Questions, Holiday Edition (Vol. 4): Episode 395

You’ve got holiday parenting questions, and Meagan and Sarah have answers. In this very merry Listener Questions episode, we tackle things like how to make the magic happen for your littles while traveling and spending Christmas at grandparents, how to coordinate and facilitate sibling gift giving, how to keep a curious kitten (or two) out of the tree (this is our reality this year!) and suggestions for how to handle the post-holiday blues of packing away Christmas. Join us!

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We have Gift Guides for just about anyone on our Blog this holiday season.
Want more on the Cat V. Christmas Tree Topic? Our Facebook Community had lots of advice for handling a curious kitty interested in the tree.
We have more Listener Questions, Holiday Edition Episodes! Check these out from the archives: Episode 79, Episode 134, and 2018 Holiday Edition.
Sarah wrote an essay titled “Christmas Trees On The Curb” about the bittersweet feelings of putting away Christmas.
Don’t miss our Instagram Live tomorrow!

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Cozy Winter Style Inspiration: Episode 397

As work-from-home moms, we’re perpetually seeking comfort and warmth during the winter months – stopping JUST SHY of living in pajamas 24/7. If your cozy winter wardrobe needs an update or you’re itching to do some post-Christmas shopping, listen to Episode 397 for Meagan’s and Sarah’s cold-weather fashion faves. Join us!

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Meagan’s Cozy Mentions
Meagan’s loving her Vuori pants in a wide-legged drawstring style, a jogger, and a harem pant.
Sweater favs? This alpaca wool sweater and cashmere batwing sweaters from Quince!
Meagan added this green sweater dress and this date-night dress to her wardrobe paired with Sheertex tights.
The Gwen tall boot from Vionic has been Meagan’s ride-or-die this winter (Vionic is a sponsor – get free shipping with code THEMOMHOUR)
Meagan got some new Land’s End jammies on recommendation from a friend.
Harper Wilde Bliss Bras
Sarah’s Cozy Mentions
Favorite pants right now are from Lululemon Like New and she manages to exit the home Old Navy jogger-style PJ pants and style them as if they are NOT pajamas.
When in the house, she’s 100% in these J Crew Factory Slippers!
Current shoe faves are the Breilin Sneaker in Vapor from Vionic (Vionic is a sponsor – get free shipping with code THEMOMHOUR), and the Ecco Women’s Soft 7 Sneaker
One of her fav sweaters is close to this one from Lunya.
Sarah also has the