"I’m completely new to the game… I just watched some YouTube videos, read some articles, and went with it." – Lumi Miron
As a podcast coach, these are the conversations I absolutely love having—when someone takes the leap into podcasting with nothing but passion, grit, and curiosity.
Lumi is a business coach based in Edinburgh, originally from Romania, and she’s determined to share stories of founders who’ve struggled, failed, and bounced back. While she’s only published one episode at the time of recording, she’s got the right mindset—and now, hopefully, the right tools—to build something special.
What stood out to me was her clarity on her niche and her commitment to creating a community around real, raw founder stories. And like many first-time podcasters, she’s hit some common roadblocks—tech, time, and self-doubt.
Key Talking Points:
- Why knowing your niche, goal, and values is the foundation for podcast growth.
- Why dynamic mics beat condenser mics—and why Lumi’s mic needs to go.
- The importance of consistency and batch recording for a sustainable show.
- Why the host must act as the guide, not just the interviewer.
- Easy wins for improving podcast artwork and SEO with titles and taglines.
- How to structure intros and outros to boost engagement and retention.
Chapters and Timestamps
- 00:00 – Real-life chaos, starting the episode, and moving into the studio
- 05:30 – Lumi’s journey: from Romania to Edinburgh and her motivation to podcast
- 10:45 – Podcast niche, audience, and why her show matters
- 16:20 – The biggest podcasting mistake: Lumi’s mic and what to do instead
- 25:00 – Hosting tips: intros, being the guide, and engaging like a pro
- 36:00 – Branding fixes: artwork, show titles, and SEO strategies for new podcasters
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