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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.
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S1 24. Tight schedule? Try these 3 effective episode styles
Have you ever found yourself in a pinch, needing to produce a podcast episode, but feeling overwhelmed by time constraints?
Worry not!
This episode is here to guide you through the process of creating a minimum viable product (MVP) podcast episode when you're short on time. Also, learn how to record episodes on the go, without your usual podcasting setup, so you can keep the momentum going no matter where you are.
S1 23. Transform Your Podcast Strategy with Marketing Psychology Insights from Melina Palmer
Do you want to level up your podcasting game?
Are you interested in understanding user behavior to achieve a new level of success in your podcast?
If the answer is yes, then you must listen to this episode featuring Melina Palmer, CEO of the Brainy Business and host of the Brainy Business podcast. Her expertise in applied behavioral economics will transform the way you approach your content creation and marketing strategies!
S1 22. The First 3 Investments Every Podcaster Should Prioritize
Are you tired of pouring time, energy, and money into your podcast with minimal growth to show for it?
You are not alone.
Many podcasters struggle to see significant growth in their podcasts, and it can be frustrating to feel like you're not making progress. But fear not – I have the solution for you! In this episode, I’ll be sharing the top three priorities you should focus on to see a significant boost in your podcast audience and maximize your podcast's potential.
S1 19. Podcast titles that can boost your downloads and mistakes to avoid
As a podcaster, it's essential to create compelling and informative titles for your episodes, as they play a vital role in attracting and engaging listeners. In this week’s episode, I'll discuss the importance of crafting irresistible podcast titles and some best practices to ensure your content stands out from the crowd.
S1 17. 5 Practical ways to increase listener trust, connection and emotional resonance
Do you ever wonder how to truly connect with your podcast listeners and make a lasting impact? You're not alone! In this week’s episode, I'll be discussing valuable insights on increasing listener trust, connection, and emotional resonance. I'll cover five practical tips for authenticity, the power of one-on-one conversations, and leveraging your unique voice.
S1 16. Optimizing Your Online Presence: 6 Must-Have Elements for Podcasters
As you start your podcast (or get busy with the weekly publishing schedule), you may start believing that you don’t need a website: in fact, don’t listeners just subscribe to it on podcast platforms? The answer is no- you still do need a website.
S1 15. 5 phrases to scrap from your vocabulary if you want your podcast to succeed
The way you talk to yourself, and how you frame your show are essential to the growth and success of your podcast. The phrases we will be discussing in this episode can potentially harm your podcast growth by preventing you from reaching a larger audience, holding you back from launching, or limiting your content creation abilities. By identifying these phrases and avoiding them, you will be able to attract more listeners, create better content, and grow your podcast exponentially.
S1 14. 3 practical tips to achieve the consistency of a content guru
I often tell my podcast clients not to worry when a competitor (or peer) launches a podcast, because if their intentions/ efforts aren't in the right place, they're likely to give up the show after a mere 10-20 episodes - yes, I've seen it countless times. And if they do happen to stick with it, then it provides an opportunity to potentially do a podcast swap and cross promote shows - so a win, win!
S1 13. Content Pillars: The Building Blocks of Consistent Content
Content pillars are the main themes or topics that a podcast is built around. They serve as the foundation of your podcast and provide a clear direction for you and audience. Content pillars are typically broad enough to cover a range of subtopics, but specific enough to create a cohesive and consistent show in the long-term.
S1 12. Is video podcasting for you? 15 things to consider before you decide
Is video podcasting in your future?
Do you want to understand what video podcasting is all about?
After working in video podcasting, livestreaming, radio, and audio-only podcasts for the past 10+ years, I can break down the decision to 15 key considerations before you decide.
S1 11. “I hate writing, I rather talk it”: how a podcast can birth a #1 Bestseller Book on Amazon, with Nic Redman
Writing a book sounds like a daunting, scary, and overwhelming experience, but what if I told you that your podcast already provides an in-depth insight into what that book could be?
Award-winning author, podcaster, and vocal coach Nic Redman joins us again to talk about the process of putting together her #1 Bestseller book ‘On The Mic’. At the time of the recording of our conversation, we had NO idea the book would top charts all around the world, and in MULTIPLE categories, so that makes this interview a LOT more interesting!
S1 10. 10 signs that show that you're podcasting from a place of fear
Podcasting is one of the most popular forms of media today, and it is growing in popularity every day. So much so that many people podcast out of passion, while others podcast out of fear. In fact, you could be Podcasting out of fear and you may not have noticed it. Fear can be detrimental to both the podcaster and the listener: that’s why it is important to recognize the signs so that you can pivot into a more positive place!
S1 09. Podcasting on the Go
Did you know that the top two reasons for Podfade (podcasts that suddenly drop off the face of the Earth) are overwhelm, and lack of interest in podcasting?
The thing is that Podfade doesn't need to happen to you, if you're proactive and creative about your process.
S1 08. A quick guide to micro podcast episodes
Are you struggling to produce podcast content for your small business? Because Micro-episodes can be the perfect solution for time-strapped entrepreneurs who want to stay consistent without burning out.
Micro-episodes are excellent for small business owners because they allow them to create short, focused, and easy-to-produce content that can be consumed quickly by their audience.
S1 07. The quickest way to determine if a podcast idea works for you
Have you ever wondered how do people come up with podcast episode ideas in one sitting?
Maybe you are trying to launch a podcast, or maybe you're trying to decide what's your next season about, and you're feeling really overwhelmed with all the possibilities.
If you replied 'I am!' to any of the 3 options above, his episode is specifically for you!
S1 06: How to sound more like the real 'you', with vocal coach Nic Redman
Do you wish you liked the sound of your own voice?
Do you wish that podcasting came 'naturally' to you?
Do you wish... you sounded more engaging and expressive on your podcast?
S1 05. Types of Audiences and Listeners
If you're a podcaster, you may be creating content for a specific audience, but have you considered the different types of audiences you may have?
This episode is going to briefly uncover the three types of audiences that podcasters have: current audience, potential listeners, and new listeners.