The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice

Identifying your audience one of the key foundations for your podcast. Whether you already have a show or you're launching a new one, you need to know who is your audience. You may have taken some free podcasting courses or did some Googling and many people say you need to shape your ideas and find your ideal listener. True, I am no different. But what does that really mean? Why does finding your audience matter to your podcast? Without knowing who you are talking to, you also may not find your voice as easily. Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode15 Email Mary at [email protected] Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.

Think about your voice. Why do you sound the way you do? Why do you speak the way you do? The words you choose, the pitches you make, although comes naturally to you now, it all had to start somewhere. As kids, we emulate the adults around us, the community that we live in, and the culture that is ingrained in our bones. Media plays a big role too. The voice you currently have probably isn't your true voice. Or it's not your true voice when you get behind the mic. The sounds you make are for others to hear, so why not make it as true to you as possible? In today's episode, listen to how your past experiences impact your voice. Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode14 Email Mary at [email protected] Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.

Being a Podcaster can be really exciting. The fun part is always the recording. You've got your gear set up and you're ready to hit that record button. But then you get behind the mic and bam, you freeze or stumble over your words and start thinking what if they don't get what I'm trying to say? What if I sound weird and not like myself? I've seen it countless times before in radio. But as Podcasters, you might not be reading a 30-second commercial, however, being behind the mic for podcasting is very much the same. You want to convey a certain emotion to connect with your listener. To make them take action. To make them care about what you have to say. How are you relating to your audience with your voice? Find out in today's episode. Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode13 Email Mary at [email protected] Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.

It's cold and flu season, on top of COVID, so what are we to do as Podcasters? This time of year Podcasters ask, what can do they to improve their voice while sick? Should we take cough drops or drink lemon with tea or fancy throat calming teas on the market? Sure, sure you can! But none of those things are going to make your voice any better or even cure you of the common cold. In today's episode, you'll learn why eating or drinking certain foods will not get you back behind the mic any quicker and how an easy technique to clear that gunk out of your throat will be better for your voice in the long run. Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode12 Email Mary at [email protected] Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.

With today's need to still see each other virtually and the rise in use of video, today's episode features a question about whether we can get good audio quality and record a video at the same time for our podcasts. Although traditional podcasts are audio-only, listen to today's episode to also find out about video recording options for podcasters. This question comes from Ya-Ling Liou, host of the podcast "Conversations About Everyday Pain". Links mentioned in today's episode: https://cleanfeed.net/ https://zoom.us/ https://squadcast.fm/ https://zencastr.com/ https://www.bluejeans.com/ Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode11 Email Mary at [email protected] Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.

We all know January is a time to review, renew, and shift ideas. Setting new goals and planning out what the next 12 months would look like. Or maybe you're one of those people who loves to create new year resolutions. But resolutions are for January, right? Or can we do them now? September has all those same qualities! I would dare say even more so than the arbitrary calendar date of January 1st. This is the time of year for a return to our routines, even though this September, as 2020 is no ordinary September, we can still get some routine in our lives. So what does podcasting success look like to you by the end of 2020? In this episode, let's dive into why September is the new January for your podcast. Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode10 Email Mary at [email protected] Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.

Podcasting is about the journey and the practice of doing through imperfection. One of the reasons why podcasters don't start their own show is because they don't think it's good enough. But, the mistakes we make as podcasters means a lesson we'll learn for our next episode. We all publish imperfect episodes because no one is perfect. If we wanted to publish perfect episodes, there wouldn't be very many podcasts to listen to at all. I'd even dare to say none. Speak your truth and do it confidently by not needing to be perfect. Learn more about creating a perfectly imperfect podcast in this episode! Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode9 Email Mary at [email protected] Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.

In these challenging times, unprecedented event, whatever you want to call it, it's not very common to go out and meet people anymore during the pandemic. So when we do, there are rules to abide by, protocols we should follow, and generally, for my own peace of mind and safety, we are all wearing masks. However, when you wear a mask, that changes your voice. It shifts how you speak. In today's episode, I'll show you what it sounds like to wear a mask, how it changes your voice, and what we need to do as Podcasters for our vocal health. Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode8 Email Mary at [email protected] Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.

Starting a podcast is relatively easy, compared to other forms of traditional media. People compare podcasting to radio or TV, but imagine if you tried to get your own radio show or TV show?!?! How do you even start? Podcasting has a much lower barrier to entry and the industry is still so young that we're not even close to hitting that proverbial bubble. It's not going to pop anytime soon. However, there are a few things that no one talks about when you decide to dive deep into creating your own podcast. In today's episode, I'll share three secrets about podcasting that no one tells you from the start. Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode7 Email Mary at [email protected] Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast To learn more about or work with Mary, click on over at www.OrganizedSound.ca.

The Merriam-Webster online dictionary states that authentic means to be true to one's own personality, spirit, or character; is sincere and authentic with no pretensions. It's that authenticity that ties your listener's emotions to you. Finding your voice means sharing your story. Stories are who we are. Sharing your story means you are serving others. Your listeners may have had similar experiences and that forms an instant bond. Learn more about what it means to be authentic with your voice with this episode! Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode6 Email Mary at [email protected] Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast

I've been thinking a lot lately about what is the barrier for us to start a podcast? Or if you have one, to continually getting episodes out and staying on top of our podcasting game. Some of this hesitation is not knowing where to start. Or we have the excuse that we're too busy. Something else more important comes up. While most of these can be true, I believe the real reason we don't start is because of just that. We're not starting at all, not even with one small step! So on today's episode, I want to give you permission to just start. If you don't start with anything, how will you ever get your voice heard? I want to know what you're starting. What one small step or action are you taking towards your podcast today? Record a voice note on your phone and send it to me [email protected]. Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode5 Email Mary at [email protected] Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast

When I worked in radio, clients would come into the studio, never having been behind the mic before. So my job was not only to produce a commercial for them, but to make sure they sounded like as much of themselves as possible. I believed, even then, that your voice is your selling feature. It was the way to connect emotion to emotion with your listener to move people to take action. In today's quick episode, I've got three main tips I always share with podcasters that I work with. Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode4 Email Mary at [email protected] Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast

Today we're going to give you the lay of the land. A bit of background about me and why you and I will be here together on this show. My main message is whether you are marketing, selling, or speaking through podcasting or video platforms, social media, in-person or wherever, making an emotional connection with your audience is done through the power of your voice. You can look things up in a thesaurus all you want, but the actual words you use will NOT convey the same meanings as when you say them out loud. So how do you deliver the right tone or message? To convey what you are truly trying to say? Where did I get my perspective from and why am I so passionate about empowering people to use their voice through podcasting? You'll find those answers in today's episode. My first podcast the Homestay Kitchen To learn more, head to www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode3 Engage with Mary on Instagram @VisibleVoicePodcast! To get started on your own podcast or to get assistance with your podcast, check out www.OrganizedSound.ca.

We're all online these days in our weird times, it's 2020. We're getting on Zoom calls daily and getting Zoom fatigue. It's a real thing. What is happening is that we're uncomfortable in the situation we're in and overthinking things. That affects our voice. So today, I've got some tips on how to speak confidently on video. When you put these into practice this week, let me know how it goes! Find more secrets at www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/episode2 Email Mary at [email protected] Engage with the show on Instagram at @VisibleVoicePodcast

Everyone is looking to video these days as the next marketing move. But did you know that with bad audio, no one will be watching or listening to your video? They'll click away. Crappy audio can ruin the best looking videos, so make sure your audio is representative of your brand. Find out why audio is more powerful than video in this first episode of "the Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice". Send Mary your podcasting questions to answer on the show by emailing [email protected]. Engage with the podcast on Instagram @VisibleVoicePodcast.

How do you make an emotional connection with your audience? It's done through the power of your natural voice. This is "the Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice", a podcast for podcasters who want to reach their full potential. Be more confident to share your authentic voice through bite-sized episodes on voice coaching and podcasting tips. You'll discover what it takes to be a powerful podcaster with your host, Mary Chan, as she shares techniques, mindset shifts, and go beyond the typical how-to talk into a microphone, although she loves to talk about that too. She'll guide you on your podcasting journey to level up your show or even start one. As a Voice-Over Artist and former radio producer for almost 20 years, Mary will share with you what she's learned from creating, recording, and editing, hundreds of thousands of voices; from newbie clients who had to read their very first script, to seasoned professionals voicing the very same commercials you hear on the radio and TV. They all have one thing in common with you - they made an emotional connection to a listener, not by the words they used, but how they use their voice. Learn all the secrets at http://www.VisibleVoicePodcast.com/ and subscribe to "the Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice" for free on your favourite podcast listening app such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.