Happy New Year! This episode is all about creating systems to help your podcast thrive in 2025. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by the weekly grind or you're just looking for ways to streamline your workflow, I’ve got you. I’m sharing the exact strategies I use to help myself and my clients stay in love with podcasting.
What’s Inside:
- How content calendars set the stage for stress-free podcasting
- Batch recording: The life-changing way to save time (and your sanity)
- The power of having an Idea Bank so you're never stuck in a creative block
- Using templates to make recording and production smooth AF
- Editing workflows that don’t make you want to throw your laptop out the window
- How AI tools can be your personal assistant in podcasting
- Why pre-scheduled publishing is the ultimate gift to future-you
- The importance of taking breaks and reigniting your passion
Key Takeaways:
- Plan Ahead: Content calendars make podcasting easier and keep you consistent.
- Batch Tasks: Whether it’s pre-production, recording or post-production, batching saves you SO much time.
- Leverage AI: Transcriptions, show notes, brainstorming—it’s like having an extra team member.
- Take Breaks: Build in rest to stay connected to your passion and avoid burnout.
- Stay Accountable: Whether it’s a co-host, community, or accountability partner, don’t do this alone.
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What system from today’s episode are you excited to try out? Let me know! Slide into my DMs or tag me on Instagram or Threads @soniviastudios.
Stay Connected:
- Instagram + Threads: @SONIVIAstudios
- Email me: rue@sonivia.com
Music Credit: Up An Octave Theme by Rue Spence with additional vocals provided by Darnell Spence
Up An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.
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