Ever wondered how to make your podcast pitches actually stand out? Or maybe you're kinda stuck on where that line is between sharing your story and, well, not coming off as a walking ad?
In this episode, I’m hanging out with podcast pros Angie Trueblood, Mai-kee Tsang, and Brittney Lynn, as we dive deep into the world of pitching yourself for podcasts. We’re talking everything—from handling rejections (yes, they happen!) and tweaking your approach to the magic of being authentic and building real connections.
In this episode of the podcast, we talk about:
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Mai-kee Tsang (She/Her) is The Sustainable Visibility® Mentor, Podcast Guesting Strategist, & ICF Certified Trauma-Conscious Leadership Coach.
She helps human-first business owners get heard & hired for their work in the world. Through the power of Sustainable Visibility® & Podcast Guesting Strategy, she’ll help you show up consistently in your business (not constantly!) without compromising your capacity, boundaries or your bottom line in the process.
Website: https://maikeetsang.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maikeetsang/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maikeetsang/
Brittney Lynn is the founder and CEO of The Human Connection Agency, a PR & Partnerships agency that serves purpose-driven entrepreneurs worldwide. She has nearly 15 years of experience working in the online marketing industry and has a passion for helping others grow their reach, revenue, and impact through strategic PR.
Brittney and her team have landed clients on hundreds of top-rated podcasts, in publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, US News & World Report, and Washington Post and top local and national tv markets such as the Today Show.
Website: https://www.humanconnectionagency.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanconnectionagency/
LinkedIn: https://www.facebook.com/brittneyllynndotcom/
Angie Trueblood brings her entrepreneurial spirit, innovative thinking, and extensive training experience to The Podwize Group, where she and her team specialize in consulting with and training PR firms and business owners on how to successfully pitch and secure podcast interviews for their clients and leaders. With years of experience running a podcast booking agency and hosting her own podcast, Angie has developed a deep understanding of the podcast industry on both sides of the mic. In addition to being featured on over 50 podcasts, Angie shares her expertise on the "Pitched" podcast, where she dives into the intricacies of the podcast industry and offers best practices for successful pitching…none of which include sending robotic, templated emails en masse to podcast hosts. This depth of expertise helps her equip teams with the strategies and insights needed to secure high-impact podcast features that drive growth and visibility.
Website: https://thepodwizegroup.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodwizegroup/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angietrueblood/
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