Creating Change Podcast
Featuring leaders in non-profit and empowerment spaces
Tips for Being a Great Podcast Interviewee
Being prepared for a podcast interview can help you come across as confident, knowledgeable, and engaging.
Here are some practical tips to help you prepare:
Before the Interview
Prepare your key messages:
- Identify 3-5 main points you want to communicate
- Develop brief stories or examples that illustrate these points
- Practice articulating them concisely
Technical preparation:
- Test your microphone, headphones, and internet connection
- Find a quiet room with minimal echo
- Position yourself in a comfortable, distraction-free environment
During the Interview
Speak clearly and conversationally:
- Avoid industry jargon unless appropriate for the audience
- Use a natural tone rather than a rehearsed presentation voice
- Vary your pace and intonation to maintain listener interest
Be an active participant:
- Listen carefully to questions before responding
- Build upon the host's questions rather than pivoting to prepared talking points
- Ask clarifying questions if needed
Tell compelling stories:
- Include personal anecdotes that relate to your main messages
- Structure stories with a clear beginning, middle, and end
- Keep stories concise and relevant
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
- Rambling or giving overly long answers
- Checking your phone or multitasking during recording
- Being too promotional rather than providing value
- Failing to adapt to the conversational flow
Becoming a Guest
Becoming a guest on our "Compassionate and Passionate" podcast is designed to be a mutually beneficial experience for community leaders looking to share their impact stories and business insights. Interested leaders can submit their information through our website contact form, including details about their initiatives, leadership journey, and specific strategies they could share with our audience of aspiring and established community advocates. We prioritize featuring leaders with demonstrated success in creating meaningful community change while building sustainable organizations. Selected guests participate in a video podcast format (with audio-only options available if preferred) distributed across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and more. Guests maintain editorial input over the final content and receive marketing assets from their episode that can help position them as thought leaders in the community impact space while amplifying their mission and attracting potential collaborators, supporters, and stakeholders to their initiatives.