About this episode
In this unique combo episode, Timothy Kimo Brien, host of Create Art Podcast and Find a Podcast About, shares insights from the Empowered Podcast Conference and discusses his twin intentions for his podcasts. Among the topics covered are his experiences with PodMatch, the benefits of attending podcast conferences, and his commitment to solving problems for his audience. Timothy highlights the importance of consistency, genuineness, and building community while outlining his goals for personal and professional growth. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of Timothy's mission and how he plans to support both artists and podcasters through his work.00:00 Introduction to the Combo Episode00:38 Attending the Empowered Podcast Conference01:42 The PodMatch Experience03:06 Journey to the Conference04:55 First Impressions and Networking07:44 Setting Intentions at the Conference11:00 Defining Intentions for Podcasts12:09 Addressing Pain Points in Create Art Podcast16:52 Purpose of Find a Podcast About20:23 Improving Consistency and Authenticity24:02 Building Community and Networking30:04 Future Goals and Personal Development34:08 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsHey friends, this is Timothy Kimo, Brian, head instigator for "Create Art Podcast" and your guide to the podverse for "Find a Podcast About." I recently attended the Empowered Podcast Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, and I wanted to share some key takeaways and insights from this enlightening experience with you all. The Journey to the Empowered Podcast ConferenceAttending the Empowered Podcast Conference was an exciting endeavor. I usually attend the Indy Pod Conference in New Jersey and have been to DC PodFest in the past, so this was a new experience for me. Thanks to a 20% discount code shared by Alex Sanfilippo from PodMatch, I decided to make the five and a half hour drive to North Carolina. The drive was pleasant, filled with beautiful weather and a slew of podcasts to keep me company. First Impressions and Connecting with Fellow PodcastersUpon arriving at the Hyatt in Charlotte, I checked in and immediately gravitated towards the communal table on the second floor, where conversations about podcasting were already underway. Meeting the conference founder and various podcasters felt like reconnecting with old friends. Being around people who share my passion for podcasting was a rejuvenating experience, despite my family sometimes growing weary of me mentioning the word "podcast" countless times. Setting Intentions: A Unique ApproachThe conference kicked off with a unique session on setting intentions, involving a guided visualization exercise to help us focus on our goals and what we wanted to achieve from the conference. We were provided with journals to jot down