Welcome to the very beginning of your podcasting journey! A big high-five for stepping up and getting ready to share your voice with the world. This is your launch pad, a place that celebrates the imperfect, the raw, and the real. "Embracing the Mess - The Beauty of Imperfection" encourages you to give yourself the grace to start, even if conditions aren't ideal. So, let's dive in without waiting for all the pieces to fall perfectly into place.

In 2017, I took the plunge into podcasting, but honestly, I was out of my depth. I enthusiastically picked up some gear, thinking I'd figure it out as I went along, but instead, it just sat there, collecting dust. At the same time, I wrestled with the fear & paralysis of actually starting. Then came the game-changer: booking my first guests. Getting a 'yes' from Mina, whose blog I couldn't get enough of, and Tim, recently in the local news spotlight, felt amazing. Their willingness to participate in a yet-to-launch podcast was the boost I needed. So, I decided to try out my new gear with my friend Jill, knowing she'd understand if things didn't go smoothly. We almost lost our first episode due to a simple mistake: I forgot to format the SD card. Thankfully, my brother, who knows his way around technology, fixed the issue. This experience began a learning journey filled with its fair share of overlooked record buttons and editing challenges. Hundreds of episodes later, I've come to accept that making mistakes is a natural part of the process. I always prepare a backup plan to address any issues arising during recording.

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