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Award-winning podcast strategies to build your authority, audience and reach.

WHERE IMPACT MEETS GROWTH

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WHERE IMPACT MEETS GROWTH 〰️

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Tired of vague podcasting advice that doesn’t move the needle?

The Podcast Space delivers real-world, practical strategies to help impact-driven women, multilingual creators, and underrepresented podcasters grow with confidence. Hosted by Ana Xavier—an award-winning podcast strategist with clients across the globe, and 15+ years experience in the industry—this show offers bite-sized, tactical advice you can implement right away.

From content workflows to repurposing, SEO, marketing, and visibility strategies, every episode focuses on simplifying your podcast process while helping you build long-term authority. If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start using your podcast like the marketing tool it is, you’re in the right place.

A REFRESHING PODCAST ABOUT PODCASTING!

Recent Episodes

S1 34. A 1200% download increase and lessons from a business sabbatical

S1 34. A 1200% download increase and lessons from a business sabbatical

Have you heard these myths about podcast growth during sabbaticals?

Myth 1: Taking a break means losing listeners.

Myth 2: No new listeners will discover your podcast while you're away.

Myth 3: Your podcast growth will plateau during your sabbatical.

Want to know a few more myths, truths, and bombshell discoveries? Listen to this episode to get the scoop!

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S1 33. Summer Spark Series: Can you run out of things to say on your podcast?

S1 33. Summer Spark Series: Can you run out of things to say on your podcast?

“What if I run out of things to say on my podcast?”

“What if I create this amazing podcast project and suddenly run out of things to say?

Is this possible to have empty page syndrome? Yes, it can happen... but how do YOU avoid that happening to you? This episode includes the best that I’ve gathered while producing podcasts for the past 10+ years.

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S1 32. Summer Spark Series: 5 practical strategies to increase download numbers

S1 32. Summer Spark Series: 5 practical strategies to increase download numbers

If you're looking to grow your podcast's impact, increase the number of people listening to the show, or just doubling the amount of plays per listener, these 5 practical strategies to increase podcast download numbers are just what you need to grow your show.

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S1 31. Summer Spark Series: Why obsessing over creating a uniquely, perfect podcast is limiting your growth

S1 31. Summer Spark Series: Why obsessing over creating a uniquely, perfect podcast is limiting your growth

It’s episode 3 of the Summer Spark Series and we're diving deep into a topic that's probably been on your mind: the quest for a uniquely perfect podcast / episodes. Now, don't get me wrong—striving for uniqueness is essential, but here's the catch: obsessing over it can actually hinder your podcast's growth.

But as usual, this episode includes 4 obstacles that you’ll face when you’re trying to be ‘too unique’, and the solutions for it.

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S1 30. Summer Spark Series: These 9 locations will get your podcast immediate visibility

S1 30. Summer Spark Series: These 9 locations will get your podcast immediate visibility

Growing a podcast isn't the easiest thing to do...

But just like anything in life, there are multiple paths to see growth: if you have a budget for it, you can invest in ads; if you're budget wise, you can do podcast swaps, or feed drops on other creator feeds...

You can also go downtown and hold a sign... (just kidding!)

If these options sound overwhelming, I can recommend 9 places that will give your podcast immediate visibility, and that can be completed in less than one hour!

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S1 27. Revamping Social Media Content and Canva Strategy for Podcasters, Em Connors The Creative Bodega

S1 27. Revamping Social Media Content and Canva Strategy for Podcasters, Em Connors The Creative Bodega

Are you ready to level up your social media game?

This insightful podcast episode with Em Connors, commonly known in the online space as The Creative Bodega, is sure to provide you with valuable insights and practical ways to do it.

As a Verified Canva expert with almost 100K followers on Instagram, Em is an authority in crafting compelling social media content and maximizing online presence for small business owners.

Also, did you know that Em’s content on Instagram is almost 40% repurposed?

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S1 26. Is it worth it to publish podcast episodes in the summer?

S1 26. Is it worth it to publish podcast episodes in the summer?

It's summer.

Is now the best time to take a break from your podcast and come back to a full inbox with emails from listeners telling you how much they've missed you?

Or could it be catastrophic for your podcast and business’ growth to stop in the middle of some great momentum?

The answer, is dependent on your specific circumstances, but also it’s important to look at trends: what has happened for the past 3 years, and how it has affected both small and bigger creators?

Are listeners REALLY tuning in the summer?

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