Episode 126: How To Start And Create An Epic Podcast With Podcaster And Business Coach Emily Gough

While I was showing up every day for my 9 - 5, I was hustling on the side, getting certifications and going back to school at night to become a fitness instructor and personal trainer, teaching bootcamp classes, and eventually graduated school as a Holistic Nutritionist. I thought I’d finally found THE THING I wanted to do, and started my online business working with clients for holistic nutrition and wellness.  After a couple of years, I finally quit my corporate job to make a go of it. I had a podcast with a co-host, was working with clients and it seemed like things were off to a strong start. Until, after a great deal of resistance, I began to realize I’d created the wrong business. You know how sometimes you don’t realize how passionate and good you are at something until other people point it out to you? Yeah, that was me. By this point I had ended my first podcast and launched Room to Grow on my own, and with two separate podcast launches under my belt, I was fielding a lot of questions from people interested in learning how to do the same.  I was eager to share what I’d learned after two different podcasts, the mistakes made along the way, and how to create something that was having an impact and that people wanted to show up for to listen to every week. I was hesitant and a little unsure of myself, but started to make the shift towards helping others create their own success podcasts and build their businesses around it. Everything completely changed when I ended my long-term relationship after I found out on Christmas Eve about infidelity that had been happening on/off for our entire 9 years together.  I sold or got rid of almost everything I owned and hopped on a plane to Bali to begin my new life, and it’s been an adventure ever since. While I’d already recognized the impact podcasting could have, it was when I publicly shared my story about my relationship on the podcast that I really started to understand what a massively powerful platform podcasting could be. Not only that, but some of the hard lessons I learned in my personal life overlapped with what I wanted to do with my business as well, and things shifted when I began tuning into my intuition and listening to my gut instinct. I began embracing my multi-passionate nature and rather eclectic work history and education to bring it together in a way that helps others to change their lives and leading with impact at the forefront of everything that they do.  Teaching others to recognize their own abilities and giving them the confidence to push past the fear and make the leap into something new, even when it feels scary. Putting yourself out there is scary.  Living with regret about holding back is much scarier.  You've thought about sharing your knowledge or story, helping others to grow through lessons hard earned through personal experiences, and if you're ready, I'm here to help you figure out how to make it happen. Podcasting is my favorite platform, because we're all craving connection, and chatting right into someone's ear is an incredibly intimate experience.  Not only do you get to chat while in your bathrobe (I’m in mine right now!), but people feel like you're a real-life friend, they get to know you, and you'll often find yourself sharing everyday stories that allow people a small glimpse into your life.  All this while you share your message that might be hitting someone's ears at the exact moment they needed to hear it. Connect with me at: https://emilygoughcoaching.com