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

Links:

Get the FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action Plan

Visit for more episodes: https://www.boss-goddess.co/podcast

More from Laura Cathcart Robbins:

Visit: https://theonlyonepod.com/

Visit: https://lauracathcartrobbins.com/

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

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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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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

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

Ep.184- The First Step To Starting Is Permission

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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:

Get the FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action Plan

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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Has finding a way to turn your passion and spirituality into an impactful, profitable and joyful brand been a bit of an elusive journey? Perhaps you're feeling called to lean into starting a business that is driven by your authenticity, passion and soul but haven't quite found the right pathway forward yet...you're not alone.

Today, we're talking with Eva Bautista-Fung, Creator and Founder of CosmicPop and Reiki Master about her journey in redefining spirituality and what it means to be successful.

Along that journey, after many expressions of brands and businesses that were picked up and then put down when they no longer served their purpose - Eva found the lightness and joy she was seeking in a business and brand expression that connected her spirituality and natural desire to help people and incorporate intentionality into their daily lives - because that is exactly what she found for herself.

Listen in as Eva opens up about the hardship that transformed everything after losing her father at the age of 27 and what steps she took along the way to rediscover herself, her soul and the light she wanted to experience and express in this lifetime.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. How to reconnect with your authentic self
2. Permission to pivot, shift, and realign your business and creative vision as you evolve
3. Healing your relationship with money and charging for your energy, creativity, and services with confidence
4. The magic in building offerings and businesses based on intentionality, authenticity, and love

Links:

Get the FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action Plan

More from Eva Bautista-Fung:

Find CosmicPop on Instagram: @shopcosmicpop

Eva Bautista-Fung on Instagram: @evabautista

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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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When is the last time you explored what it truly means to uncover and embody your personal brand? In this episode, we dive into the real meaning behind branding—far beyond logos and marketing—and reveal how each of us already have a brand, whether we realize it or not.

This conversation is all about clarity, alignment, and the power of core values— some of the key ingredients to uncovering your unique soul-led brand.

My guest for this episode, Suzanne Tulien, illustrates how personal branding can spark incredible self-discovery and even life-changing shifts when you really get clear and leverage your core values, and how to create aligned action by taking control of our inner narrative.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Why building your brand goes beyond media and marketing—and starts with assigning authentic meaning to who you are
2. How to uncover your core values and use them as guiding principles in life, business, and creative pursuits
3. The importance of self-awareness as the first step to living and leading in alignment with your true self
4. How perception shapes your personal brand—and ways you can consciously influence how others experience you
5. Tools for creating a personal mantra to stay grounded and motivated, even when life feels chaotic

Links:

Get the FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action Plan

More from Suzanne Tulien:

Visit: https://brandascension.com/

Course: Personal Brand

Read: Personal Brand Clarity

LinkedIn: @SuzanneTulien

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Ep.80- Unveiling Your Inner Most Truth Is Your Most POWERFUL Branding Tool Tonya Eberhart & Michael Carr

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When we're creating something new or changing directions in our life - the thing often standing in our way is the confidence to move forward.

Today we dive deep into the relationship between confidence, authenticity, and self-trust and how to cultivate each so that they work together to our advantage.

To help me have this conversation, I'm joined by "confidence sherpa", bestselling author, and podcast host Nicole Kalil. Together, we unpack what it truly means to be confident and authentic in a world that is often filled with noise, comparison, and external validation.

You’ll discover why confidence is much more than just a feeling—it’s a choice and a skill we can all develop. Nicole Kalil breaks down confidence from the etymology of the word to the difference in how men and women experience it through-out a life span. But more importantly, we get into how to take small steps, how to identify "confidence derailers" in your life and how cultivating self-trust sits at the center of it all.

Be sure to listen through for Nicole's real-life example of what starting from self-trust looks like with her podcast This is Woman's Work.

This is a really good one - if you are wanting to connect with your confidence and authenticity more this year and learn how you can begin to approach cultivating it in small ways, then this ones for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. How taking small, intentional actions builds both clarity and confidence—especially when you're starting something new or stepping outside your comfort zone
2. How to identify confidence derailers
3. Why podcasting can be a powerful pathway to self-development, confidence, and authentic connection—whether your audience is large or small
4. Why cultivating self-confidence and authenticity are connected to your internal outcomes and influence how you create impact

Links:

Get the FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action Plan

More from Nicole Kalil:

Visit: https://nicolekalil.com/

Take the Quiz - What Is Derailing Your Confidence: https://nicolekalil.com/confidencequiz

Listen to the podcast: This Is Woman's Work

Read the best-seller: Validation Is For Parking

IG: @nicolemkalil

LinkedIn: @nicolekalil

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This week we are celebrating a groundbreaking moment in podcasting history - for the first time ever, podcasting has become a category at the Golden Globes, with Amy Poehler taking home the award for her show Good Hang on Sunday, January 11th, 2026.

But beyond this exciting achievement, I want to talk with you about the importance of starting your podcast journey.

You'll hear why representation of women in podcast hosting is so vital, how barriers like video and self-doubt still keep many of us from using our voices, and what it truly means to create a ripple effect by showing up and sharing your story.

Whether you're dreaming of starting your own show or need the confirmation that audio podcasting still works to keep going, this episode is a call-to-action for you to honor your message by using your voice, and starting your show scrappy, so that you can shape your version of success - and in turn, lead by example, by making space for others to see what's possible for themselves.

[note: if I sound out of breath in this episode - it's because I am! I'm pregnant and out of breath these days...c'est la vie!)

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Why Amy Poehler's win is a significant moment for women in media and podcasting
2. How to leverage this win as inspiration and motivation to begin your podcast
3. Why letting go of what might be standing in your way is important for all of us - we need your voice and perspective
4. How audio podcasting can be your vehicle for success on your terms

Links:

Amy Poehler Wins the 1st Golden Globe In Podcasting

Read the USC Annenberg Report

Listen to my podcast mini-series to learn more about the gender gap in podcasting and the many women leading the industry around the globe:

The Women's Podcast Industry Network Podcast

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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.

Get the FREE Audio-First Podcasting Action Plan

What if building and growing a business could actually fill your energetic cup rather than...be the thing that drains you daily?

While today’s business world is saturated with formulas, blueprints, and conflicting advice—especially when it comes to marketing and revenue—I dive deep with Jason into what truly holds most entrepreneurs back and how building a business from connection over conversion will actually increase your impact and revenue.

Jason opens up to me about how his experience with illness sparked a spiritual awakening and shaped his approach to business. And we go on to explore the dance between structure and intuition, the importance of discernment in applying business advice, and how true magnetism and growth happen when you’re in alignment with your authentic self.

Jason Moss is a business mentor for grounded, growth-minded entrepreneurs who are ready to scale without losing themselves in the process. Creator of the CEO Freedom Formula, Jason helps six-figure coaches and service providers shift out of operator mode and into sustainable leadership with a business model that supports their life, not the other way around. With over 1,000 clients served and $500K+ annual revenue, Jason’s approach blends strategic depth with soulful clarity.

Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur, a conscious creator, or just beginning your journey, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and heartfelt reflection.

Listen in as Jason and I unpack what it really means to scale your business from the inside out and create success that actually feels good.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. The real barriers to success in business
2. Navigating the overwhelm of business and marketing advice
3. Building a magnetic and aligned brand
4. Connection over transaction
5. Moving from hard work to receiving with ease
6. Grappling with receiving and worthiness

Links:

Activate Your Goddess Era with Podcasting

More from Jason Moss:

Visit: https://jasonmoss.com/

Youtube: @jasonmosscoach

Free: The 7-Figure Scaling Guide

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