Gritty Birds Podcasting

06/04/2022

Episode 3 of the podcast is live!!

19/02/2022

Returning in a few weeks!!

07/02/2022

!!!!!!!

18/10/2021

My friends! It’s possible that you may have noticed my WEBSITES ARE DOWN!

This is intentional. There are big awesome shifts happening that will be leading into a strong Q1 launch/return.

If you want to set up a call over the next couple weeks, please PM me and I’ll share my scheduler with you. Or you can share yours 🙂

I’m very excited to bring together elements I’ve been trying out piecemeal for many years, to help all of you be amazing creators yourselves.

xo

13/09/2021

Hi Friends! Summer has been wonderful, full of a whole lotta goodness.

I'm back in the new studio, which I built out in spring, and giving a personal short update to everyone to kick off the "fall season"

I'll be talking 6 months alcohol free, what's going on right now and what I want to connect with folks on, and finally, an update on what I'll be sharing and offering for everyone for your media creation and podcast needs this fall.

07/07/2021

I've been pretty fascinated by this whole situation. My Dad was the go to tech person in our school district when I was growing up, so when it comes to talking about data, it's something I'm really comfortable with.

I'm not a data security expert, BUT based on what I already know plus a bunch of research over the last couple days... here's:

What I know about the Audacity Privacy Situation
What Audacity has responded with and what that means
*also a reminder this ISN'T out yet
How IP works
What other companies do
Whether it's spyware
6 options for what to do next
The Russia question
aaand something on Podcast 2.0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ7NfZKVWxM

06/07/2021

I'm premiering a NEW SHOW today! Stay tuned in the next couple hours for the first episode about ALL things Audacity!

Welcome to the Gritty Birds Media Show, where we'll dive in to all things messaging, voice and tech to help you grow your show.

23/06/2021

Tonight!!! Join me in the Hindy Users (Unofficial) FB group for a live workshop all about VOICE!!!

I'll be sharing:

👉 How YOU can be a more precise more powerful speaker through holistic practice!

🧠 The science behind how the voice and sound works!

🗣 Exercises that can help you start to eliminate issues like pops, sss, mouth noises and more!

🎙 What you should ALWAYS have on hand to beat vocal fatigue

and more!

Join us at 6 pm PST!

16/06/2021

Phew! It’s time for more 30 Days of Podcasting!

Are you looking to start a show but don’t know what you should be doing?

Do you have a show already but want to up your game?

We’re covering everything you need to know in 2-3 daily videos, all under 1 min each.

I’d love your help in getting the word out! Recently I discovered someone in my same podcast niche community is launching a podcast under the same title, which went into pre production shortly after I began this series and features many friends of Gritty Birds and the podcast production community.

I am in no way affiliated with them, in fact they currently have no women listed as guests for their “first season”. My hope is that moving forward they choose to give a stronger representation of women in the industry, including by following other female creators like myself.

Happily my series predates anything they’ve posted, but I do think it’s a key reminder to CHECK FOR OTHER TITLES. And to make sure you feature women in your shows and support your fellow female creators.

This is the first in what will be many iterations of 30 Days of Podcasting released through Gritty Birds Podcasting.

It takes a surprising amount of work to produce these, but it’s one of the works I’m most proud of.

Please like and share!

16/06/2021

Feeling very positive today.

Excited for a nearly full client base for summer and to get to help support TWO launches!

Speaking of launches… the next part of 30 days of Podcasting coming this week!! Finally settled in and stoked for work!

06/06/2021

It's time for the studio reveal!

A home recording studio can look MANY ways.

I've taken my tiny home and turned it a professional and cozy space. It's optimal for filming, and adapted for guest, clients and the hours of editing it takes to create great content for myself and others.

Welcome to the tour!

04/06/2021

74 days. It’s not a special # by any means, but often it’s not the milestones that really matter.

For me, it’s 74 days since I quit alcohol. For you maybe it’s 74 episodes or 74 guests or 74 weeks.

The thing about these non number days that might be especially good, is they are often the most fun to celebrate.

You’re DOING it! You SHOWED up. It doesn’t matter if it was spotty or you hit a snag, you got back up.

Whether it’s 74 days or 104 or 983, I want you to stand up, stretch, take a deep breath i. and pause for a second to say:

“Hey! I am rocking this today!”

You’re doing a great job.

24/05/2021

I had lady dates this weekend and it feels lovely to be able to see people again.

The world has that glow up energy going on and it feels lovely.

It’s a nice energy to do interviews in. Makes a gal think of inviting and recording a new interview for the upcoming podcast ;)



How are you taking advantage of the end of spring?

19/05/2021

Let me tell you a story.. about SOUND.

⏯Does sound matter? You bet.

🤯Our brains frankly have only so much energy.

❌And it ADDS UP.

🎤We, as creators, need to understand how that fact affects our listeners.

You owe it to them to at least consider.

17/05/2021

If you want to expand your reach to NEW folks, you need social media.

These are the BASICS you need on your channels when you are setting your podcast.

The more exciting elements of your podcast and social media journey will continue, but for now.. just get them set up!

17/05/2021

Are you new to video editing/reels and want to use it for your biz?

The app I’ve used for last 5 years is InShot!

In Pt.1, I show you how to do a super simple basic transition.

Something as simple as transition reels can help you utilize Instagram to it’s fullest.

15/05/2021

You’re linktree isn’t enough. Your podcast needs a website.

One of the greatest tools we have, it’s often overlooked with podcasters.

This early on, our goal is to create just enough to start collecting email addresses, create a home people can see off social media and as a home for your future trailer.

These are the early steps you want to do, to set your website up for success.

15/05/2021

Hi podcasters! I ended up going full on production for Day 6!

Today is all about starting the roll with online marketing: website, email lists and social media.

The launch process tends to move at it’s own pace, which is why it was fitting Day 6 took 3 days.

Have caught any of the series yet?
Notes:

📸Filmed with Canon 60D/EF-S 18-55mm lens
🎤Recorded with Deity Lavalier
Cut editing in Adobe Premiere
Sound edited in Adobe Audition with iZotope and Waves Audio plugs ins
Music: “Happy Days” - AudioHero
Video editing: Adobe Premiere Rush
-contrast 9, highlights -24, shadows -3, vibrance 13, Saturation 102
Engineer/Producer: Jeni Wren Stottrup

14/05/2021

Put your dream caps on! What is something you are working toward right now?

Does your podcast align with that vision?

When we set long term goals, and integrate them with our day to day works, our brain is eating the happy juice.

All that oxytocin give those good feels, it gives us s little pep of dopamine every week knowing this.

How fun is that!

I want to see whose been checking things out! What’s your aligned pod/year goal?

14/05/2021

Who else can relate?!? That feeling when the look is just perfect is hard to beat!

The last couple days I have been trashing most of my footage. Filming at midnight? That’s a hard no!

In podcasting, especially launches, making space to nail your creative is worth it.

Especially while you are building up your social media.

Like here! So far this guide is out to just a few folks. By the time people start to see it, we should be on a roll. ;)

For the 30 Days guide, expect new videos every day to two.

13/05/2021

I want you to show me your assets!!! Pt 2!!

If you want to reach new audiences, you NEED a website, social media and email marketing in your show’s arsenal.

As soon as you have your branding assets done, it’s essential to start to develop a relationship with your target audience.

These tools will help your show get discovered, build your credibility, and develop a trusting bond with your audience.

Save this post follow for easy access to the guides!

marketing

13/05/2021

Good morning!! I’m heading to bed after a week of late night sessions.

I live in a tinyhouse essentially, so I have gotten very creative during the pandemic.

umm so I need you to see this madness. This chair is offically off the charts more than before.

I used my second DSLR lens and had fun filming wider angle.

Aren’t these gorgeous?

Photos: Canon 60D
Lens: Canon EFS 18-135
Inshot: Skin 2 43%
No airbrushing.

13/05/2021

13/05/2021

Branding is not just about our visuals, it’s also sound.

Often when we think about our episode intros, we consider what will end up in our trailer.

Yes, a big part of it IS our shows story, which includes our “I am Statement”.

But it’s also why we chose the music we did and why we choose the voice who says the intro.

Shout out to Jodi Krangle of the Audio Branding Podcast who spoke at February event.

You can hear more on audio branding on her show as well as on her interview in our Fb group for The Forum.

Did you consider audio branding when you made your intros?

12/05/2021

I made some new cover art, inspired by yesterday’s post.

After 6 years lets freshen her up! Here is how I made them!

I’ve come a long way in graphic design in the last few years, even in the last 6 months.

The 30 day series I’m creating at the moment has been a fun experiment in branding vibes.

I have been ispired by gold, yellows and oranges in the last week, a color I had avoided in years past. I’ve been slowly updating my brand kit with new palettes and codes 🙂

I love it’s energy and movement.

To make these:
I pulled out my original high def logo file to create a few new shapes for the titles along with a “new mic”. I regret not asking what my logo font is! So I always use the photos.

This shot was taken on my iphone 12’s front camera with two ring lights at 1 am in a batching session.

I used the Cinema 1 filter at 60% within Inshot. I then lightly airbrushed the photo and removed a couple owwies in their sister app Peachy.

Finally I used “background removal” in Canva. Thanks to the Bernie Memes for teaching that trick. The glow is a setting within the background removal, adjusted for what I was looking for. I learned this trick on Tiktok.

There are a few versions, so I can keep the “in circle” for apps, still use the space and keep it SIMPLE. Including GIF animations!

I’ve come a long long way with graphic design over the last while. Thank goodness for Inshot and Canva.

Have you had to learn design as well? What are some fun tricks you have learned?

12/05/2021

As I was thinking about Cover Art.. I realized I had not updated my profile pics from just the logo..

For 6 years!!

I love using Canva, which made creating these logos animations super simple.

12/05/2021

Branding!!

Early on, the sights and sounds that define your brand, help make the whole process real.

Your fonts, colors, logo, filters, aesthetic, will give cues to potential listeners and create cohesion.

These days there are some great resources to help you clarify vision based on what other successful brands have done.

What is a trend you see in the brand kit of others in your niche?

12/05/2021

How does your cover art stand the brand test?

Keep an eye on these tips for a cover that will excite your potential listener.