If you're an author or an aspiring author - developing an engaged community around your work has become a necessary asset whether you're self-publishing or pitching major publishers.

My former podcast production agency client, Laura Cathcart Robbins, peels back the curtain on how we leveraged podcasting not just as a creative outlet, but as an intentional launching pad for her writing career and public platform.

After Laura received the hard truth from an agent that "no one knows who you are" and that memoir is the hardest genre to publish without visibility, Laura Cathcart Robbins embraced podcasting as part of her author journey. With myself (Christina Barsi) as her executive producer and strategist, we created "The Only One in the Room" podcast to build credibility, create an engaged audience, develop her personal brand platform as an author and support her memoir-writing-style weekly in how we crafted the podcast's format and feel.

The Only One In The Room became a top 1% podcast globally with millions of downloads and Laura Cathcart Robbins not only got a book deal with her favorite publisher - she became a best-seller with her memoir "Stash".

If you’re curious about how launching a show can become the springboard for bringing your book-writing dreams to life - this one's for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. How podcasting can be a strategic platform for building your author platform
2. How podcasting develops the engaged audience needed for a successful book launch
3. Why developing your author voice can deepen with the practice of podcasting

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More from Laura Cathcart Robbins:

Visit: https://theonlyonepod.com/

Visit: https://lauracathcartrobbins.com/

Read: https://lauracathcartrobbins.com/stash/

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Ep.191 - Amy Poehler Wins 1st Golden Globe For Podcasting & What It Means For You

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I’m here to tell you that…most successful podcasters did not begin with video- they started with audio and grew from there. Start mapping out your aligned starting point right now with my FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action Plan! Because podcasting works best when it’s serving you.

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I'm taking you behind the scenes of my journey, from "artist to entrepreneurship" as I found my way to podcasting and then built my branded podcast agency Avant Haüs Media, in this special feature episode.

This episode originally released on The Future of Work podcast, presented by Pasadena City College, hosted by Dr. Salvatrice Cummo and Leslie Thompson, executive produced and developed by me and on-goingly produced and managed by my team at Avant Haüs Media for six years now.

We dive into my journey from aspiring actor to innovative business owner, and explore how I transformed my artistic passions into a successful podcasting career.

In this conversation, you'll also hear how community college and mentorship shaped my path, the hurdles I faced in a male-dominated industry, and the powerful lessons I learned of self-awareness and resilience in both business and life.

From building my first podcast audio-drama project out of a love for storytelling and in a search for my identity, to forming an agency and finding a passion for guiding others in finding their voice...I hope my story inspires you to take action on your dream - it really can begin with one step.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. How to find and build your unique voice as an artist, creative, or empath
2. The importance of support and mentorship
3. How to let go of perfectionism and ego to allow space for learning, and cultivating compassion
4. Why creating space for more diverse voices is imperative

Links:

Get the FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action Plan

More episodes on this topic:

EP.185- The 3 Steps To Creating A Podcast From Purpose

Ep.184- The First Step To Starting Is Permission

Thank you so much for listening! If you loved this episode, please consider becoming a follower on Apple Podcasts by clicking the plus + sign or become a subscriber on Spotify by clicking the “follow button” or wherever you enjoy listening to this podcast so you don’t miss any new episodes!

Mentioned in this episode:

FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action Plan

I’m here to tell you that…most successful podcasters did not begin with video- they started with audio and grew from there. Start mapping out your aligned starting point right now with my FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action Plan! Because podcasting works best when it’s serving you.

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Are you starting a coaching business and wanting to navigate from your intuition and creativity?

Today, our host, Christina Barsi sits down with returning guest Jill Badonsky, founder of Kaizen Muse Creativity Coaching, for a deep dive into the journey of building a coaching business rooted in creativity and intuition.

Drawing from her rich background in psychiatry and art therapy, Jill Badonsky shares how her passion for creativity inspired her to break away from traditional workplaces and forge her own path. She reveals the challenges she faced—like overcoming burnout, resisting linear life coaching methods, and navigating the overwhelm that often comes with starting a business. Jill explains why she ditched the “one-size-fits-all” business plans in favor of intuitive, energized steps that felt aligned with her values and personality.

This conversation is packed with actionable insights, from reframing the way you approach business tasks (turning “I have to” into “I get to”), to trusting the process, leveraging the power of fun, and crafting unique offerings that resonate with clients.

Christina Barsi is also certified in Kaizen Muse Creativity Coaching, and together, they discuss how to stand out in a crowded coaching market, avoid the pitfalls of comparison, and focus on service and self-kindness to create an authentic, rewarding coaching business.

If you’re dreaming of launching your own coaching practice—or looking to infuse more joy and intuition into your business—this episode is your nurturing guide for turning creative passion into a sustainable enterprise.

Links:

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Ways to navigate comparison, perfectionism, and overwhelm as a creative or business owner
2. The importance of small, imperfect steps as a gateway to momentum and flow
3. How presence, mindfulness, and gratitude support sustainable creative lives and businesses
4. How storytelling and mediums like podcasting can build your business

Links:Get my FREE Clarity Checklist for heart-led women building what's next and find out if podcasting is your pathway forward!

More from Jill Badonsky:

Visit: https://themuseisin.com/

Listen to A Muse's Daydream Podcast: https://themuseisin.com/podcasts

Explore programs: https://themuseisin.com/workshops-trainings

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Ep.31- The Magic of Being Curious & Asking Questions with Jill Badonsky

Ep.131- The Inner Voice Masterclass You Didn't Know You Needed with Jenn Beninger

Ep.152- What is An Intuitive Business Strategy?

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