Thanks, Forbes: Laura on How the Unchained Podcast Came to Be - Ep.230

Thanks, Forbes: Laura on How the Unchained Podcast Came to Be – Ep.230

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In a fun change of pace, I was interviewed by the On Deck Podcaster Fellowship about the origins of Unchained pod, how my background as a journalist prepared me for podcasting, and tips for aspiring creators. Episode highlights:

  • why I believe the Unchained podcast has been successful and how my penchant for asking tough questions came about (1:48)
  • how my background in journalism prepared me for hosting a podcast (6:35)
  • how I choose guests for the show and how they feel about being asked difficult questions (9:10)
  • why I feel my background in traditional media is so important (15:46)
  • whether my podcast helped me land a book deal (20:35)
  • the Unchained podcast origin story (26:37)
  • how I’ve brought my sense of journalistic integrity and ethics to podcasting (33:56)
  • the top tips for choosing a good podcast title (41:58)
  • advice for aspiring podcasters on sifting through BS answers and warming up shy guests (48:19)
  • who I look up to in the podcast space (53:25)
  • what future creators and podcasters from underrepresented backgrounds can learn from my experience breaking into the world of finance and technology (57:33)

 

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Episode Links

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