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Podcasting Mentor: Better Brave
Hosted by Candace Dudley · EN
Hey! I’m Candace, your Podcast Guesting Strategist and producer, here to help entrepreneurs like you leverage podcast guesting and strategic podcasting to grow your visibility, expand your audience, and build your business with ease.
As a long-time podcaster and entrepreneur, I’ve been in the trenches—and I know what it takes to launch, grow, and sustain a podcast that makes an impact.
If you’re dreaming of starting a podcast, ready to step up your guesting game, or want strategies to grow your brand through podcast visibility, this is your space. I’ll share expert guesting strategies, production tips, and behind-the-scenes insights—all with no fluff or gatekeeping.
In solo episodes, I’ll guide you through guesting tips, podcast growth, and how to build a sustainable podcasting strategy. I also bring in guest experts to share valuable advice on growing a thriving business.
If you're ready to amplify your voice and leverage podcast guesting to grow your business without the hustle, hit play. Let’s make it happen!
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214: Podcast Guesting Questions Answered: Pitching, Staying Connected & Going Off Script
Mar 1700:09:44Tap to summarizeYou asked. I answered. 🙌After getting some great questions in my DMs on Threads and Instagram, I hit record on a quick solo episode to tackle the podcast guesting questions that come up over and over again.If you’ve ever wondered whether your pitch is good enough, how to actually stay in a host’s world after your interview, or if it’s okay to go a little off-script… this one is for you.Inside this Q&A episode, I’m giving you real, actionable podcast guesting tips you can use immediately — whether you’re brand new to guesting or already booking shows.In this episode, I answer questions like:✨ How do you write a podcast pitch that actually gets a yes?✨ How do you stay in the host’s network after your episode airs?✨ Is it okay to go off script during an interview?You know I’m all about making podcast guesting feel simple, strategic, and actually doable — and that’s exactly what we’re doing today.🎯 Who this episode is for:Business owners who want to get booked on podcastsCoaches and service providers growing visibilityThought leaders building authority through guestingAnyone tired of sending pitches into the voidJoin my free Podcast Matchmaking Community -> https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/match-making👉Podcast Tour details here ⬇️https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podcast-accelerator26 🎙️Hosts + Guests -> Join the Matchmaking Community [HERE]Support the show
Transcribe →213: Stop Doing More: How Visionary Entrepreneurs Create Focused Growth with Michelle DeNio
Mar 1000:24:59Tap to summarizeIf you’re someone with big ideas but too many directions, this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Michelle DeNio, business strategist and growth advisor for service-based entrepreneurs — especially neurodivergent and ADHD business owners. Michelle helps visionaries simplify their business, focus on what actually moves the needle, and grow in a way that feels sustainable instead of overwhelming.We talk about why so many smart entrepreneurs feel scattered, how to tell the difference between being busy and being strategic, and what real focus actually looks like when you’re building a business around how your brain works — not against it.If you’re craving clarity, momentum, and growth without burnout, you’re going to love this one.In this episode, we cover:Why “doing more” isn’t the same as growingThe hidden reason visionary entrepreneurs feel behindHow to simplify your business without losing momentumWhat focus actually looks like for ADHD and neurodivergent entrepreneursSmall shifts that create sustainable growthConnect with Michelle:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@michelledenioconsultingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelledenioconsulting/The Real Truth About Business Podcast: http://www.michelledenioconsulting.com/podcastWeekly [free] CEO Power Move: https://michelledenioconsulting.com/sunday-morning-brew/👉Podcast Tour details here ⬇️https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podcast-accelerator26 🎙️Hosts + Guests -> Join the Matchmaking Community [HERE]Support the show
Transcribe →212: Strategic Podcast Guesting: How to Turn Your Message Into a Podcast Tour with Josie
Mar 300:23:20Tap to summarizeWhat if podcast guesting wasn’t about saying yes to every invite — but about showing up with strategy, clarity, and intention?In today’s episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes coaching session with Josie Ampaw-Greene, where we map out how her message translates into a strategic podcast tour instead of random guest appearances.This is a real-time snippet from inside my Podcast Tour offer, where we focus on niche speaking topics, episode mapping, and creating conversations that actually move listeners — not just entertain them.Inside the coaching, I help Josie refine her podcast topics, think through how hosts can guide meaningful conversations, and structure her message using my Connect → Shift → Method framework so she’s not just visible, but impactful.If you’ve ever been on podcasts and thought, “That was fun, but nothing really happened after,” this episode will show you why strategy always comes first — and what changes when you stop being a guest and start being intentional.In this episode, you’ll hear:The difference between being a podcast speaker and a strategic guestHow to map your story into meaningful conversationsHow to create podcast appearances that lead somewhere🎧 Want to build your own strategic podcast tour? After you listen, learn more about how my Podcast Tour offer works: 👉 https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podcast-accelerator26👉Podcast Tour details here ⬇️https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podcast-accelerator26 🎙️Hosts + Guests -> Join the Matchmaking Community [HERE]Support the show
Transcribe →211: How to Market Yourself by Being You on Social Media with Hollis English
Feb 2400:26:37Tap to summarizeIf showing up on social media feels awkward, forced, or exhausting — this episode will feel like permission to breathe.Today I’m joined by Hollis English, entrepreneur, content coach, and host of the Hello, Hollis Podcast. Hollis helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses by sharing their authentic selves online instead of trying to copy trends, personalities, or “perfect” marketing formulas.In this conversation, we talk about the mindset behind authentic marketing, why being yourself is actually the most strategic option, and how showing up consistently takes practice, repetition, and a lot of grace. Hollis shares simple ways to create content, build confidence, and stop overcomplicating what it means to be visible.If you’ve been overthinking social media or feeling pressure to perform instead of connect, this episode will help you show up with more ease, clarity, and confidence.In this episode, we cover:Why authenticity works better than forced marketingThe mindset shift that makes content creation easierHow repetition builds confidence on socialSimple content ideas you can use right awayConnect with Hollis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollis.coaches.entrepreneurs/Website: https://www.hollisenglish.ca/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hello-hollis-podcast/id1814160310👉Podcast Tour details here ⬇️https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podcast-accelerator26 🎙️Hosts + Guests -> Join the Matchmaking Community [HERE]Support the show
Transcribe →210: The First Step to Being a Standout Podcast Guest (Most People Skip This)
Feb 1700:06:58Tap to summarizeMost people jump straight to pitching podcasts.But the real first step comes way before that.In this episode, I break down how to choose niche speaking topics that match your expertise and your offers — so your guest spots actually support your business instead of feeling random.We talk about why generic topics blend in, how specificity builds authority, and what makes a listener think, “I need more from this person.”If you want to stand out as a podcast guest, this is your foundation. 🎙️👉Podcast Tour details here ⬇️https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podcast-accelerator26 🎙️Hosts + Guests -> Join the Matchmaking Community [HERE]Support the show
Transcribe →209: What To Do After Your Guest Appearance to Actually Build Authority
Feb 1000:08:29Tap to summarizeMost people think podcast guesting ends when the interview is over.It doesn’t.In this episode, I’m walking you through what to do after your guest appearance so it builds authority, visibility, and trust with new audiences.I cover how to: 🎙 Share your episode in a strategic way 🎙 Repurpose it into content and emails 🎙 Strengthen relationships with hosts 🎙 Turn one interview into ongoing momentumIf you’re showing up on podcasts, this is how you make sure it actually works for you long after the mic turns off.👉Podcast Tour details here ⬇️https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podcast-accelerator26 🎙️Hosts + Guests -> Join the Matchmaking Community [HERE]Support the show
Transcribe →208: Self-Trust for Creative Entrepreneurs: Growing a Sustainable Business with Samara Bortz
Feb 300:29:08Tap to summarizeSamara Bortz is a mentor, coach, designer, musician, and the host of the Lead With Heart podcast. She helps creative entrepreneurs attract aligned clients and grow sustainably… without the hustle, without the pressure, and definitely without the constant “shoulds.”Samara blends simple strategy with intuitive clarity in a way that builds real self-trust — the kind that makes your business feel like a creative home instead of a constant performance.Inside this episode, we chat about:✨ What it really means to be a creative entrepreneur (and why it’s more inclusive than you think) ✨ The biggest mistakes creatives make when trying to grow a business that feels good ✨ How to build self-trust when you’ve been relying on rules, advice, or comparison ✨ A deep conversation about “shoulds” — how they sneak in, how to spot them, and how to let them go ✨ What needs to shift when you’re sick of marketing yourselfWhether you’re multi-passionate, burnt out on marketing, or craving a business that feels more like you, this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air.Links Mentioned• Work with Samara: Heart Hour — https://samarabortz.com/heart-hour • Listen to Samara’s show: Lead With Heart • Instagram @samara.bortzGet ready — this conversation will shift the way you think about creativity, business, and showing up online.👉Podcast Tour details here ⬇️https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podcast-accelerator26 🎙️Hosts + Guests -> Join the Matchmaking Community [HERE]Support the show
Transcribe →207: Podcast Guest vs. Strategic Guest: How to Turn Interviews Into Business Growth
Jan 2700:10:12Tap to summarizeA lot of people have been a podcast guest before… and while it’s fun, nothing really happens afterward. No new followers. No downloads. No booked calls.In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the difference between just being a podcast guest and becoming a strategic guest who uses interviews to actually grow their business.You’ll hear: ✨ Why podcast guesting alone doesn’t move the needle ✨ What to think about before you say yes to an interview ✨ How to share value without overwhelming listeners ✨ The simple shifts that turn conversations into connectionsIf you’ve ever thought, “That interview was fun… but what did it really do for my business?” — this episode is for you.And if you want support with all of this, my Podcast Tour offer is linked [here]. 🎙️👉Podcast Tour details here ⬇️https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podcast-accelerator26 🎙️Hosts + Guests -> Join the Matchmaking Community [HERE]Support the show
Transcribe →206: Jenna Kutcher Left Podcasting: Does That Mean Podcasting Is Dead?
Jan 2000:10:58Tap to summarizeWhen a big name like Jenna Kutcher announces she’s stepping away from podcasting, the internet does what it does best: declares the entire industry dead.But… is it?In this solo episode, I’m breaking down why podcasting is not dead, what’s actually happening behind the scenes, and why podcasting—especially guesting—remains one of the most powerful ways to reach your next aligned client in 2026.If you’ve been questioning whether podcasting is still “worth it,” this episode is for you.In this episode, I cover:Why Jenna Kutcher leaving podcasting doesn’t mean podcasting is overHow podcasting is evolving heading into 2026Why fewer podcasts can actually mean more opportunity for the right voicesWhy trust, long-form content, and borrowed audiences matter more than everMy honest take:Podcasting isn’t dead. It’s just no longer about chasing virality, vanity metrics, or pumping out episodes without intention.In 2026, podcasting belongs to people who:Want deeper relationships, not just reachValue authority over algorithmsUnderstand that being heard is more powerful than being seen for 7 secondsAnd if you’re using podcast guesting strategically? You’re not behind—you’re ahead.Start your Podcast Tour her -> https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podcast-accelerator👉Podcast Tour details here ⬇️https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podcast-accelerator26 🎙️Hosts + Guests -> Join the Matchmaking Community [HERE]Support the show
Transcribe →205: Build Authority Fast Using SEO + Podcast Guesting with Mckayla, SEO Strategist
Jan 1300:24:21Tap to summarizeMeet my friend Mckayla — SEO Strategist, blog content writer, and honestly, the queen of breaking SEO down so it finally makes sense.If you’ve been wondering why SEO suddenly feels like a buzzword (again), how it works in 2026, or what actually moves the needle when it comes to getting found online this episode is for you.Inside this episode we cover: Why SEO has exploded again and what’s changing in the online space How SEO supports your entire visibility ecosystem (not just your website!) Why podcast guesting is secretly one of the most powerful SEO strategies you can use How to track your SEO growth so you actually know what’s working Simple foundational steps to optimize your content, your website, and even your guest interviewsIf the words “SEO” or “blogging” ever felt overwhelming Mckayla makes it feel doable, fun, and actually strategic.Let’s make 2026 the year people find you without you having to post 24/7.Connect with Mckayla: https://www.instagram.com/commamama.co/https://thecommamamaco.com/Free SEO Checklist: https://tcm.myflodesk.com/six-steps-to-better-seo👉Podcast Tour details here ⬇️https://stan.store/CandaceDudley/p/podcast-accelerator26 🎙️Hosts + Guests -> Join the Matchmaking Community [HERE]Support the show
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