When is Your Podcast Legit?
The invisible value of podcasting
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Bringing People to Tears
I sang in a choir this past week in my church. We are about 12 people, and I am 30% of the bass section. When we sing, we have to sing loud. I had a solo that had me singing higher than I was comfortable with. If I’m going to hit these notes, I have to take a deep breath and give it everything I have. It feels great when I hit those notes.
We have a young female who is all of 5’ 2” and has a voice that is twice the size of her stature. I love hearing her sing. I’ve watched her grow up, and I’m so proud of her. Later, after the concert, we were getting caught up, and an older woman came up to her and choked on tears as she attempted to tell her how much she appreciated her song.
My young friend was having fun. She was looking at the notes on her page and doing her best to get the notes out of her mouth. She had no idea.
I was recording a future episode of Podcast Hot Seat and Ernie from Married Into Crazy explained how he was ready to quit when someone from South Africa had found the show and it helped save the listener’s marriage.
Sure, making money with your podcast is nice. Making a difference is priceless.
So what makes your podcast significant?
Not downloads. Not sponsors.
When it leaves your audience better than before they consumed your content.
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Check it out at www.livewellandflourish.com/follow
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Stuff That Caught My Eye
The Joy of Playing For Fun
This video shows a 10-year-old prodigy playing violin in a small Italian restaurant. It’s amazing, but just watch his smile and the energy that fills the room.
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The Breakfast Club Reunion
Yes all five stars got together to celebrate the 40 year anniversary of the movie, ‘The Breakfast Club.” The part I liked is they asked about what they would change from the 80’s to now. Molly Ringwald said she’s like to leave cell phones. She expressed how her kids might learn a lot more and see a lot more.” It’s hard to remember a life before social media. Check it out. If you’ve never seen the movie, here it is.
What’s Coming In The Future
Defining Podcast Success
This is somewhat “son of what makes your podcast significant.” I’ve got more to say about this.
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