Connect With Someone Who’s Doing What You Want to Do
Starting a new project is always intimidating because of the unknown. Not knowing where to start or how to start. Asking for help is probably even more intimidating because it’s being vulnerable; however, asking for help or connecting with someone who has done what you want is the wisest thing you can do.
Before I started my podcast, I had the opportunity to be a guest on one. After we ended our recording session, I asked the host a few questions, and she answered and gave me tips. So, I connected with a seasoned podcaster before I started mine. It gave me insight, and I felt more confident starting my podcast.
I listened to the Alli Worthington Podcast a couple of weeks ago, and the episode of Ruth Chou Simons reminded me of wanting to write this post because Ruth provided advice to artists looking to start. She said, “First, remember that everyone started not knowing what to do. There are many ways to learn, like courses and cohorts, but the best thing to do is to reach out to someone you admire who is doing what you want to do and ask if you can learn from them. Whether through coaching or mentorship, you have to be brave enough to be vulnerable to say I don’t want to learn this on my own, share your desires and struggles with someone. Don’t go at it alone.”
This advice is for anyone wanting to start anything, whether a podcast, blog, book, or business. Reach out to someone doing what you want to do and see if they will coach you, mentor you, or set up a consultation meeting to ask questions.
I understand the feeling of not knowing where to start when launching a podcast, so I began coaching others. I want to be the person I needed in the beginning so others don’t have to go through the process of launching alone. So, again, whatever the project you want to start - I say go for it, but just talk to someone first—someone you admire who is doing it already.
What is the project you’re looking to start? Let me know in the comments, or send me a message.
With Love, Heidy
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