From hobby to career: Advice from a podcast producer
In this episode, Sophia Tang sits down with Emily Slade, who went from running her own hobby podcasts to landing a role in professional podcast production for Prospects. They discuss the realities of producing a podcast, the behind-the-scenes work that takes place and offer practical advice for anyone starting out.
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00:00 Intro
00:06 How did you get into podcasting?
00:58 How would you describe the process of getting your current job?
01:57 What's the process of preparing to interview someone?
03:47 Do you have a process to calm your guests nerves?
05:18 What is something people don't realise about podcasting?
09:29 Has being a podcaster opened up any opportunities?
12:59 What advice do you have for people looking to start a podcast?
15:01 Do your own thing
16:53 How to figure out your structure
18:04 Hobby not side hustle
19:49 How do you pursue podcasting as a career?
24:14 If it's not for you, that's okay.
25:46 Outro
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