Friction for a better podcast featuring Pam Covarrubias, Cafe con Pam

Episode 083. "Friction allows for a lot of growth if you're open to it." ~Pam Covarrubias Are you using your podcast for personal growth? Are you using it to help your listeners grow? This episode is part of our self-care for podcasters series, which is a companion to our “not your typical self-care” series over on The Creative Impostor. I recently had podcaster, conscious productivity coach, EFT practitioner, and founder of the PowerSisters Method, Pam Covarrubias on episode 125. And when I asker her how PowerSisters get matched, she brought up the idea of friction as a component to success and growth. At first internally  I was like — EEK! No no no — when we build community we want to surround ourselves with like-minded individuals who align with our values and I started to get that old school day anxiety of being partnered up for a project with someone I didn’t like or didn’t know… But then... It really got me thinking about how friction applies to podcasting. And so Pam inspired this WHOLE episode of Podcast Envy. On one hand, I think podcasting is an EXCELLENT tool for personal growth for the show host, the listeners, and even guests. On the other hand, we have a huge “silo” problem in podcasting. Podcast hosts bring guests on the show who think like them to talk about topics they agree on from similar points of view and then share that conversation with an audience of people who also nod their heads in agreement and take notes. But where then, is the growth in that? Still with me? Listen to the episode to get my 5 tips for inserting more functional friction into your process to help you make a better podcast. Peace, love & podcasting, Andrea Klunder, Your Podcast Boss Hear my full conversation with Pam on The Creative Impostor. Get the full show notes including links to shows and episodes referenced at: http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/podenvy083 Podcast Angel: Podcast Envy Pro Pod A network of podcasting peers who who get you and your show... what could be better?! To learn more and apply click the link in the show notes for this episode to thecreativeimpostor.com/podcastenvypro In February 2021, we are hosting a free preview. Email me andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com to get an invitation! Together we’ll solve your most pressing questions around growth, sustainability, craft and culture for your show. Apply now! Not sure yet? Book a quick call with me and we'll talk through it together. Connect with Pam Website Café con Pam Instagram PowerSisters Method Connect with me Email andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Instagram: @thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: @andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Podcast Envy listener.) *** Do you LOVE Podcast Envy? What's your fave episode? What have you learned? What mistakes have I saved you from making with your show? Let me know in a review here: http://ratethispodcast.com/envy