PODCASTING TIP FOR BEGINNERS: KEEP IT SIMPLE!

PODCASTING TIP: KEEP IT SIMPLE SILLY GOOSE!
One of the biggest obstacles newbie casters need to conquer is the sheer overwhelm that can happen when first starting out. It's understandable since there's a lot to consider as we prepare to launch a podcast.

Genre. Theme. Show Format. Logo and Artwork. Show Length. Live or Pre-Taped. Solo or Co-Hosted. Recording and Editing Software. And the list can go on and on and on.

That's why I coach my clients on the importance of KEEPING IT SIMPLE. Especially in the beginning. If you have too many things to worry about chances are you will freeze in fear and overwhelm and you won't follow thru with getting that podcast out into the world.

And the world needs you - and your podcast - right now!

So who makes a great podcast host? Well, you of course!

You can be a stay at home mom who knows how to feed a family of four with healthy foods on $10 a day. You can be someone who was recently divorced and you had to navigate the legal minefield that can be a part of living "happily ever after" after the marriage is over, and now you can inspire others that are going through that same process.

Maybe you're in a long distance relationship and you and your partner have developed wonderful ways at coping with the distance while remaining madly in love. Or perhaps you have survived cancer and want to help others dealing with a similar diagnosis.

You can do a podcast show based on that if you want. Really - the options - and possibilities - are endless! And that's why we want to always KEEP IT SIMPLE!

PERSONAL NOTE FROM CHRISTINE: If you'd like more Podcasting tips or want to work with me one-on-one drop me an email at OutOfTheBoxWithChristine@gmail.com . I'd love to be your personal Podcast Coach!

LEARNING TO LOVE YOUR OWN UNIQUE VOICE FOR PODCASTING

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So you've decided to jump into the wonderful world of Podcasting. Welcome aboard!

If you are like many new Poddies you may have an issue around embracing your own voice. If that describes where you are at right now - don't fret!

Lots of people have a hard time listening to their voice. It could be because someone said something about it one time - maybe even a long time ago. Or maybe as a child growing up your opinion didn't matter and you had to hold your tongue when you really wanted to express yourself.

Whatever the reason is, just know that you are not alone and it happens to lots of new Podcasters.

BUT if you want to have a Podcast show and want people to tune into your programs well, you need to start embracing that beaYOUtiful voice of yours and in this episode you'll find a few tips and tricks to help you start that love affair with your voice. If you find this video of value please like and share it with others.

PERSONAL NOTE FROM CHRISTINE: If you'd like more Podcasting tips or want to explore working with me one on one drop me an email at OutOfTheBoxWithChristine@gmail.com . I'd love to be your Podcast Coach!

IDEAS ON HOW TO NAME YOUR PODCAST

WHAT'S IN A NAME? EVERYTHING (NOTE: FOR THE FULL VLOG CLICK THE VIDEO ABOVE)

When making the decision on what to call your podcast show, please take your time. Choosing a name or show title is very important and should not be rushed. Once you have something that looks and feels right, do yourself a favor and do multiple searches on the internet and Apple Podcasts.

You would be amazed at how many times people pick the exact same name as someone else. While you may think that the name you've chosen is original and is perfect for you, chances are someone else has claimed it already.

If you do not do a proper and thorough search, trust me, you will regret it later. Imagine how you will feel after you've invested all this time and money setting up your podcast, just to discover that someone else has the exact same name.

And what if it's really really bad and it's getting horrific reviews? Your show will be virtually tied to something that is not so positive, but you could also be infringing on someone else's trademarked name. It's just not worth it! So please do your research. If you would like assistance on developing the name for the show, you can contact me at outoftheboxwithchristine@gmail.com and I'd be happy to work with you on that.

The other thing you want to do, and I tell every single client that I work with, is you want to register your domain name of the podcast. Yes, you want to have a website associated with it. Personally I use Google Domains. It's only a few dollars to register it and requires a low cost annual payment to keep it active.

Once you have your domain there are several affordable options to host your website. But you definitely want a companion website for your Podcast. My companion website is http://www.OutOfTheBoxWithChristine.com and it's a place where people can find past episodes and easily subscribe to their preferred podcast delivery platform.

Hope you enjoyed this quick blog about Ideas on How To Name Your Podcast!

WHY DO YOU WANT TO CREATE YOUR OWN PODCAST?

So you've decided to take the plunge into the marvelous world of Podcasting. Congratulations! Podcasting is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. It is estimated that there are more than 1 Million active podcasts with more than 30 million episodes in over 100 different languages.

To say that podcasting is enjoying an explosive surge in popularity is indeed an understatement. If you are considering entering this amazing world, the best news for you is this... it is growing every single day.

In other words, millions upon millions of people all around the globe are actively looking for new podcast shows - and one of those new shows could be yours!

But before you turn one of your bedrooms into a home studio, invest thousands of dollars in equipment and software and jump headfirst on to the podcast bandwagon, there are a few things you need to seriously consider.

One of the biggest issues facing newbie casters is the amount of time that is required to successfully produce a series of episodes. Do you have enough time to dedicate to this brand new and exciting endeavor? If you do, then you need to ask yourself one more important question.

THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION TO ASK YOURSELF
One of the most important questions I ask all of my clients is this... "Why do you want your own podcast show?"

This may seem like a silly question, but it is so vitally important to answer before beginning and it's the one question that is so often overlooked.

Everybody has a different answer. Some will want a podcast show because they've got something very important they feel they need to share with the world. Some will want to promote a particular brand or business.

Both are equally valid reasons. But there should always be a passion around your desire to create a podcast. Your audience will feel it when you speak and when it resonates with them it is pure GOLD!

Podcasting can certainly enhance any business or industry if done right. If you're a real estate agent, a coach or consultant, a healer, speaker, teacher, doctor, etc. literally any profession or industry can have a special place in the podcasting world.

But please do take a moment right now to dive into your own personal reasons for wanting to take on this lifestyle - because it definitely is a lifestyle - and it can take up a large amount of your time.

Think of creating your podcast like getting a brand new puppy. You need to feed it, walk it, make sure it is healthy - and of course love it.

And as with any new puppy you bring into your family, you need to spend a lot of quality time with them. It's the same when creating a new podcast show. Because the most successful podcasts are produced with a level of consistency and an attention to quality that trumps quantity every time.

Yes, developing and creating a new podcast can give you an enormous amount of satisfaction and pride - and it can be wonderfully fun at times. But it can also be extremely time consuming and frustrating - especially when learning new technology. If you don't start with the basics, it can feel very overwhelming.

So the reasons why you want to create your own show should outweigh any of the time commitments and possible learning curve-balls thrown at you.

PERSONAL NOTE FROM CHRISTINE:
If you would like guidance on getting started in Podcasting I would love to help you! Just email me at OutOfTheBoxWithChristine@gmail.com and we can set up a complimentary Strategy Session

TIPS ON HOW TO GET BOOKED ON RADIO AND PODCAST SHOWS

TIPS ON HOW TO GET BOOKED ON RADIO AND PODCAST SHOWS

One of the questions I get asked a whole helluva lot from entrepreneurs is, “What do I need to do to get booked as a guest on a radio or podcast show?”

As a seasoned podcast host (Out of The Box With Christine) and veteran radio talk show host and producer (KPFK 90.7FM) a few of my best pieces of advice are listed below;

·       Take the opportunity to be interviewed as much as possible. It doesn't matter if it's a radio program or a podcast show. It doesn’t matter the size or reach of the show either. It simply does not matter. You need to be interviewed in order to be seen and heard - and you need to develop your interview skills as much as possible. And yes, it’s a skill. Not everyone makes a great guest.

·       Go “Out of The Box” On That First Contact - I get a lot of emails from folks who say, “I want to be on your show. This is what I do, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah…” And some brave souls even try calling me. But trust me, don’t call me. I'm not going to answer a call from a number I don’t recognize. Hell, I won't answer the phone for people I know - unless it’s my mom or my wife.

·       One of the best things you can do for that first contact involves the one thing that’s most likely with you every hour of the day. You have this amazing virtual film crew right in the palm of your hand called a smart phone and it can really help you get bookings.

·       Here’s where I encourage you to create a short video on your phone to focus on all of your best attributes. You don't need fancy lighting or tripods and stuff like that. All you need is a simple cellphone that you can create a powerful short video with (1-2 mins max) and then actually say why you are so special and why you would make a great guest.

·       Do NOT just send an email. Because in an email, I can't see your eyes and I can't see your passion. The person you are trying impress can’t either. But we can witness firsthand your enthusiasm with a short video.

·       With a clever video you're definitely going to get our attention and we’ll know right away, “Hey, this person's got something.” At the very least I'm going to take the extra step and check out your website. It’s a great way to get the attention you need to get booked on a show.

About a month ago I was trying to get in touch with a very important person - and instead of sending some boring email and explaining what I do and why I wanted to get in touch with them - I just created a short and fun video. And you know what? They called me back right away and we started working together!

The simple truth is we live in a very busy world and it can be a struggle sometimes to get people’s attention. Short videos are free and easy to create –and the best part is the engagement is really high.

Just remember to keep it brief. Don’t go on and on and on. Keep it short and to the point and you will go far. Now get that phone out and start making your irresistible videos – and GET BOOKED!

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ALIGNED IS THE NEW HUSTLE!

There’s a shift taking place. Do you feel it? No longer are the old ways of doing business (or life in general) gonna work. 

There’s a new way of thriving - and it’s all about YOU! It’s all about overcoming your old nasty belief patterns that hold you back in relationships and in achieving your goals.

How many times have we all sabotaged our health by eating something we know is bad for us? How many times have we hurt the one we love because we have become triggered by something they said or did that felt like a personal attack to our ego? How many times have we missed golden opportunities in business because we thought we weren’t worthy of success?

Join us as we take the shackles off of our subconscious minds and move forward in order to bring a new world. One based on a WIN-WIN-WIN philosophy. 

If you’d like to ALIGN with your highest potential in Health, Wealth or Love check out AccelerateYourDreams.com and sign up to be notified about our upcoming Webinars and Workshops led by Master Teachers in all facets of life!

It really is possible to change those voices in our heads that limit us. I have seen it happen time and time again. And I have done it in my own life. It just takes learning a few things and participating in your life - fully - and with no fear.

We’ve got this thang called life.

Let’s do this!

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HOW TO MAKE EXTRA INCOME WITH PRODUCTS ON PRINTFUL

HOW TO MAKE EXTRA INCOME WITH PRINTFUL
by Christine Blosdale

If you’re looking for a way to earn some extra income and you have a bangin’ logo or phrase that would look wonderful on products - you REALLY need to consider PRINTFUL.

Okay so let’s say for shits n giggles you do indeed have a cool image or some inspirational words that could be a hit with the public…

Normally you would need to pay for set up charges on each item and order them in bulk (and in every damn size if its t-shirts - think S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) then you have to store them somewhere (that hall closet is already packed). Then you need to set up an online store with all the credit card accepting gizmos and you gotta make it look purdy and when someone actually buys something you have to package it and head to the dreaded post office to ship it out to your customer.

Just reading that has your head spinning, right?!

Fear not my budding Entrepreneur. There IS hope. And its called PRINTFUL. The simple Print on Demand Service that allows you to have a lot of products with NO overhead, no need to store in your hall closet and the quality and service is AMAAAAAZING.

Below is just one of many positive reviews I have received from my BOSS AF STORE (created with Printful and hosted on Etsy) and as you can see my customers are HAPPY AF.

Okay so at this point you may be saying, “Yeah sure Christine it sounds great being able to bring in extra money BUT what the hell would I sell? And besides it just takes too much time to take on something like this.”

Oh ye of little faith.

I will tell you this…setting up my own store with high quality products (T-shirts, Baseball and Trucker Hats, Sweatshirts, Beanies, Beach Towels, etc) took so little time and is so easy I am telling everyone about it!

If you want to check out all of my products to give you an idea of what to offer take a look at MY STORE or click on the BOSS AF T-Shirt image below.

The best news about using PRINTFUL? There’s NO MINIMUM ORDERS, you get a MOCKUP GENERATOR along with QUICK SET UP and all items are made of HIGH QUALITY materials. Plus you get awesome CUSTOMER SUPPORT along with QUICK DELIVERY — oh and it’s all FREEEEEE!

Now that I’ve walked you thru the basics of this MUST HAVE for gaining extra income or as an enhancement to your existing business or service, do you want to GET STARTED? JUST CLICK HERE >>>> TO START MAKING YOUR PRODUCTS TODAY AND START EARNING EXTRA INCOME!

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THE ART OF BEING PERFECTLY IMPERFECT

THE ART OF BEING PERFECTLY IMPERFECT
By Christine Blosdale

In this world that we currently find ourselves traversing, it can be far too easy to lose sight of the fact that we are indeed ever expansive gorgeous souls shoved into these teeny tiny human bodies with human emotions. The good, the bad, and yes, even the ugly.

While it is true that “what goes around comes around” in relation to karmic laws of energy, when you really get into this thing called life you will discover that quite often we are our own worse enemy.

WORK

You’ve been given an opportunity to work at an amazing company with insane benefits and a saintly boss. Ahhh but that darn attention starved Ego won’t let that bliss go for long until it finds something to muck it up. Office gossip, sloppy work and ignoring deadlines can be just a few of the ways we sabatoge our best interests.

LOVE
The most gorgeous person (both inside and out) wants to be with you, yes YOU. They actually think you are fckng amazing and are drawn to you like no other. Wellllllll doesn’t this just seem like the perfect time to try and FUCK IT ALL UP?! So you begin to look for any clues of their attraction to others, their past relationships, their social media history, their fingerprints, their DNA in case you need it for later analysis….you get the picture. We obsess on the conveyor belt of made up reasons why someone shoudn’t love us.

LIFE
You’re tired. Like dog tired. You worked a long AF day with people that were not very pleasant to be around and you just got home to a house in utter dissaray. It’s as if your children took every sticky, gooey, stinky substance known to man and threw it on your carpet. And then they grinded it in with their combat boots. 3——2——-1——- it’s BLOW UP TIME! And you start saying insane shit you didn’t even know could be slithered out of your mouth. Now here comes the guilt.

SHIT HAPPENS
It’s an important day at the office. The deal you’ve been working on could be the biggest of your career. But you’re late for work. Okay you’re always late for work. Whatev. It’s a Monday and you find yourself on a bumper to bumper freeway when you suddenly come to an abrupt stop in what looks like to be a parking lot. Fuuuuuuuck. Then, just as you check your radio to find out where the hell an accident has occurred (it better be a major car pileup or death to justify this bullshit) - that’s when it happens. Someone hits you from behind. And hard. You get shoved into the car ahead of you and a domino effect ensues with multiple cars being rammed from behind. Double Fuck. You just want to unleash on the person who hit you from behind with all the venom and frustration that a carbon based organism can muster. And his be justified. Or would you?

So here it is. The down low. The truth. The truth about you. And me. And every single person who has ever graced this planet. We are human. And we are not perfect. We are alive. We try things. We make mistakes. We stumble and we fall. We get hurt, but we rise again. We try again. And we keep learning. We keep growing. And we have to remind ourselves to be thankful for fucking up once in a while. In the grand scheme of things we need to remind ourselves to be thankful for this priceless opportunity called life.

Believe it or not, we asked for this. We stepped forward for this awesome assignment.

And we need to forgive ourselves (and others) for being human.

It’s the only way to get out of this place alive - and fulfilled.

I am sending love to you..and to the “you” that even you don’t see or appreciate. I see you. And what a sight you are!

Namaste

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THE ART OF THE STORYTELLER

THE ART OF THE STORYTELLER
By Christine Blosdale

If you haven’t been born under a rock (and if you’re reading this I am assuming you weren’t) you know that EVERYONE loves a good story.

Since humans have been able to communicate past a grunt and grrrr we have had the innate need to tell our stories to one another. Be it to warn the other cave dwellers that a big bad T-Rex is on the hunt and in the hood, or to share what it feels like to fall in love, we have a long history of being insanely good storytellers.

But as the art of communicating around the fire and handing down stories from generation to generation has been somewhat lost in modern times, we have relegated our collective stories to be told by a chosen few.

So who gets to tell our stories today? For the most part large corporate media conglomerates, film studio executives, pop singers and a handful of lucky authors who’ve been able to wooo large publishing houses into accepting them on their roster.

Obviously there are a lot of powerfully important and moving stories that are missing in this model since 99.9% of the population doesn’t fit in any of those above mentioned categories.

That is until now.

Enter stage right the empowering world of SELF PUBLISHING.

Thanks to modern technology, the super speedy internet and a burst of creative expression among all classes, races and religions, more and more “everyday people” are becoming authors and sharing their stories with the world.

No other time in history could a 16 year old Haitian boy from a remote earthquake ravaged village become a published author and have his book sitting on the nightstand of a couple in Manhattan all while making profits from that book to benefit his village.

Or what about that stay-at-home mom who not only manages to take care of her four children on a super strict low income budget, but is now a worldwide author with an Amazon Best Seller most likely called “How To Stretch That Damn Dollar.”

Welcome to the World of Self Publishing kiddo.

Now virtually ANYONE can become a published author and help inspire others to beat that disease or overcome a major obstacle that would stop any mere mortal in their tracks.

Are you a freaky collector of your kitty’s hair and you’ve found 101 Uses for Cat Fur? Or maybe you survived a nasty divorce and the crap you went thru actually gave you tools and coping mechanisms to help others going through the same damn thing. Smell what I’m cooki here?

No matter what it is you’ve survived or what you have a keen interest in, trust me, that can be the subject of a book. And that book is needed in the world. By somebody. Perhaps by a whole lot of somebodies.

Self Publishing Genius DEBORAH S NELSON knows this far too well as she has helped hundreds of ordinary folk become certified published authors. Many of those have written a several books since working with her. And according to Deborah there are still so many stories to be told that the possibilities are truly endless. Cha-ching!

To hear my in depth interview with Deborah S Nelson and get inspired to write your own book (yes Shakespeare, it can be a tiny one, like 90 pages long, so don’t start sweatin’ the details) CLICK HERE >>

And if you already know that you simply have to share your wisdom with the world you might want to take advantage of her DO IT YOURSELF SELF PUBLISHING PACKAGE (discounted a whopping 50% off for my peeps only!). Just head on over to http://deborahsnelson.com/christine/

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11:11:11

11:11:11 The Portal Is Now Open For Business  

As we embark on November 11, 2018 (which translates to 11/11/11 in master numerology) a powerful portal is now open to us. It is a time in which we must be direct and conscious of our thoughts and beliefs as the power behind those messages we send to ourselves (and the universe) is amplified tenfold.

This is the perfect time to meditate on clearing those unconscious beliefs that are stored within our DNA from lifetimes of struggle and trauma that has been handed down to us not only from our own lifetimes, but also from our family’s lineage.

You have a big job to do and the portal of 11:11:11 is here to do the heavy lifting for you. But here’s the deal. You absolutely MUST be present. And you must want to clear that which is holding you back in life, love, health, relationships and business. In other words, the door is now open, but you need to walk thru it. 

For some this will be easy, as your whole life has been leading you to this point in time. Along the way you have gathered the tools necessary for this momentous occasion and the lessons have been learned on the Law of Attraction and clearing out old karmic wounds. 

For others it will seem daunting and a huge task as it means that you must face your own demons and dark shadows which can seem scary and overwhelming. It’s like that monster you swore was under your bed as a child is wanting to come out and you are hiding under the covers hoping it will just go away.

BUT the good news is that you now have the assistance of the entire universe and your guides to support you thru what many have called “The Dark Night Of The Soul.” And it’s actually a blessing that it’s all happening now!

You may not remember this, but you heroicly signed up for this masterful challenge. Long before you reincarnated here on Earth again to walk in your body, to meet the people you’ve met and to navigate thru the challenges and beautiful moments inherit in your life, you raised your hand and gallantly stepped forward to accept this honor. To once and for all gather your strength from all of your collective timelines to heal not only yourself, but the planet as well.

See, the world we see right now is in great need of healing. Just one look around at the current struggles and expressions of frustration, fear and hatred tells you deep down inside that it must end in order for us to ascend to a world of peace, love and harmony. 

But you dont don’t get there by adding more fear and anger or by “killing” anything. It is only thru pure conscious love at every level will we begin to heal. Love for those who are hurting. Love for those who have hurt us. Love for the planet that is needing it so badly right now. And most importantly, love for your self.  

Loving (and forgiving) your self is the highest most important thing you can do right now. Forgive your self for the mistakes you've made. Forgive your self for the people you've hurt. Love your self for the decisions you’ve made that led you to a life lesson. Love your self for being human. Just love your self and you will begin to see the power in that energy almost immediately. 

I promise. 

Sending love to you all...

 - Christine Blosdale 

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