In a positive work environment, usually the issue is a poor work-life balance. You’ve heard this before, but essentially it means you need to take more time to invest in your social life, hobbies, and wellness. Instead of doing those things after work, you’re jumping straight into housework, important phone calls, and heading to other commitments. How do you stop the madness?!?! Well, decompressing after work is a great place to start!...
How To End A Podcast Thank Your Listeners First things first, you want to give your loyal listeners some credit for tuning in. But it should be so much more than just a quick “Thanks for listening!”. Share some insight into the difference your listeners are making for you and your podcast, and how grateful you are for their support. Your thank you should be authentic and meaningful. Be Intentional Always be intentional when you’re wrapping up your podcast....
To grow your podcast, you need to market it. And, yes, we know what you’re thinking: I don’t have time for more work! But what if you don’t have to create new content for every Twitter post, Instagram reel, and blog article? We’re about to show you how to work smarter, not harder, when it comes to content creation. Rather than overworking yourself with one-and-done content, you can repurpose your podcast episodes into lots of additional, low-effort content....
Who Is Taylor Strecker? Taylor Strecker, known for her raspy voice and exuberant laugh, is a seasoned radio vet who has been entertaining listeners for nearly two decades. Taylor grew up just outside of Boston, in gorgeous Cohasset, Massachusetts. She attended Ithaca College’s Park School of Communications. And just a short time after graduation, was discovered in a New York City bar by SiriusXM. In March 2006, she launched Cosmopolitan Magazine’s Sirius Satellite Radio’s ‘Cosmo Radio’ channel, an unprecedented radio station marketed as being “for women, by women....
On The Toast, Jackie and Claudia Oshry discussed the fact that Travis “met” baby Finnley for the first time virtually while recording his podcast New Heights with big brother Jason. Apparently, “Uncle Trav” hadn’t made his way to Pennsylvania to meet baby Finn (born March 30), as he appeared to be standing “in front of an ornate barn door” while shooting the podcast. As Jackie points out, “He doesn’t have to be the first one there....
These are all actual headlines published about the 21-year-old Stranger Things star, and she’s had enough. Millie took to Instagram today, seemingly makeup-free, and called out specific writers who have been criticizing her appearance. On today’s episode of The Toast, hosts Claudia and Jackie reacted to Millie’s brutally honest video. Why is Millie Bobby Brown Calling Out Female Writers on IG? Where did this even start? Jackie broke it down for us: “So Millie Bobby Brown has been in the news, and also just online....
“He was on the red carpet at Cannes,” they said, and “he was just blowing kisses and being silly.” Truly, there are fewer greater joys than watching Pedro Pascal rock a black muscle tank while basking in his well-deserved stardom. But Ashley and Rayna’s Pedro Pascal discourse sparked a revelation about the heartthrob (who is apparently single, or at least not in a public relationship, and child-free): Have you noticed that Pascal has played a very similar character over and over again?...
But, over recent years, the travel landscape has changed dramatically. And not everyone has the time to research and stay up to date with the ins and outs of traveling these days. This is where travel podcasts come in. You’ll not only hear about the best places to visit in the WORLD (omg, how exciting!?!?), but these podcasts also offer tips, updates, packing lists, and everything else travel-related. So, whether you’re saving for a trip to the Bahamas or you’re still deciding on the perfect hiking destination (or, you know, anything in between) listen to these travel podcasts!...
One way you can try a lot of these options at once is by attending a women’s retreat. Uncut and Uncensored host Caroline Stanbury and her friend and partner Elizabeth Pearson are hosting one in Phoenix, Arizona, and they unpacked the opportunities these experiences can offer. Read on to see if women’s retreats are a good option for you. Connect with women offering fresh perspectives Attendees at retreats like Stanbury and Pearson’s are usually “ambitious women who feel a calling for something bigger,” coming from diverse industries and backgrounds....
These trust issues will keep you from true happiness. They lead down a path of loneliness and inauthenticity that’s totally unhealthy. So, we’ve written this post to help you learn to let your guard down. It’ll be so good for you, trust us. We know it might seem hard now, but with these actionable tips, you will see a big difference in your relationships. How To Let Your Guard Down What Does It Mean To Let Your Guard Down?...
We’ve given you tips on how to conduct a good podcast interview, but there are a lot of things that happen before the interview itself. So, it’s important to always be on your A-game when it comes to recording interviews. Fulfilling the right preparations can make your interviews so much more valuable and worthy of your listeners’ time. In light of this, we’ve decided to dedicate a whole post to teaching you guys how to prepare for a podcast interview as both a podcast host and as the guest....
Before her Netflix show even premiered, it was postponed due to the Los Angeles wildfires. When they hit, Meghan and Prince Harry didn’t flounce around Montecito, waiting for the moment to pass. They were out in Los Angeles helping real people in real time. The Sussexes got involved while the British royal family continued their grand tradition of doing nothing useful. Meghan was on the ground, offering support and helping....
Currently on her comedy tour, The Big Baby Tour (a name that possibly was humorously inspired by postpartum), Cummings sat down with Amanda Hirsch on Not Skinny But Not Fat to discuss navigating life as both a new mom and touring comedian. Whitney Cummings Gets Real About Life as a Mom and a Touring Comic Putting Yourself First In pregnancy, protecting your peace means protecting your baby. Cummings approached pregnancy with thoughtfulness, diving into neuroscience, the female brain and epigenetic imprinting....
Deuxmoi and Abe Lichy go way back Before Deuxmoi was the source for pop culture tea, she was just a girl with a side hustle, and Abe Lichy was one of the few people with a front-row seat to her rise. “You knew me when I had like 200,000 followers,” Deuxmoi recalled. Abe wasn’t just a casual follower—he acted as a legal advisor, helping Deuxmoi navigate early contracts and business decisions when she first figured out how to monetize the account....
By promising to show up for yourself, you’re prioritizing your physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental health needs. This helps you renew your energies and regain motivation to put in all the hard work necessary to achieve your goals. Considering that we’re currently facing a self-love crisis, this is more important than ever. According to the Body Shop’s global self-love index, one in two women across the world feel more self-doubt than self-love....
Between school work and social functions, it can be hard to find time to do anything when you’re in college. This is especially true when it comes to being a girl in college because there’s soooo much to keep up with. Homework, projects, new beauty trends, the do’s and don’ts of dating, friends, new and upcoming technology, current events, and so on! This is where listening to podcasts can totally change your life!...
It’s totally normal to second-guess things. After all, dating a parent can be intimidating! It’s no longer about figuring out how the two of you navigate the world. It’s you, your partner, their kid(s), anddd possibly their ex (yep, we’ll get there). While dating a single parent can feel complicated, it also brings a list of exciting new factors. You get to learn how they balance responsibilities, how they handle challenges, and how deeply they can love....
As you can already tell, growing your podcast is a necessary skill to become a better podcaster and make your way into the podcast community. Though it can’t be daunting to navigate the podcasting industry with no prior experience, let alone to focus on steady growth. That’s why today’s article is all about how to grow your podcast. Keep reading for our favorite tips for growing your listenership! How To Grow Your Podcast Know who your listeners are....
But, how do you know what customers want? Keeping an audience engaged depends on a variety of factors. These can include reading, listening, purchasing, commenting, and even the simple act of clicking around your website. And, depending on your business, you may need more than one strategy to make sure you keep your followers coming back for more. So, we’re dedicating a whole post to audience engagement and some strategies you can use to keep your audience focused and ready to hear more!...
When time at work feels endless, it can affect your productivity and your overall work-life balance. So, today, we’re discussing how to make time at work go by faster, increase your output, and gain contentment in your job. Here’s how to do it: How To Make Time At Work Go Faster Ditch your watch and don’t look at the clock. Ever heard the phrase “a watched pot never boils?” Though it’s not true, it does feel like that....
