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Oct 26, 2022Liked by Anne Helen Petersen

Couldn’t fall back to sleep after last nursing session, so enjoying a (now very rare) chill coffee in bed listening to the first episode. Congrats AHP!

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Oct 26, 2022Liked by Anne Helen Petersen

I really appreciate hearing the behind the scenes. As someone who has considered starting a podcast (albeit by myself completely and as a non-known) it's a pretty amazing look at the machine. It's a wonder indie-casts get traction!

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Also! Congrats!

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Oct 26, 2022Liked by Anne Helen Petersen

This was so cool to read and learn about!!

Another Round used to have a work advice segment with Stacey Marie Ishmael and I remember her giving SUCH good advice! I think she'd be a dream cohost.

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Okay but can TAYLOR SWIFT be on the pod?!

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Thanks for this great breakdown of what it takes to create and put out a podcast. (Plus I'm so excited to dive into Melody's Instagram highlights to learn more about the editing process.)

Adding another co-host idea: Anne Libby immediately came to mind as someone who fits your description (normal non-famous! incisive! empathetic!)



She's been thinking, teaching, and coaching on people management for decades, which means she's seen management trends come and go over time and throughout different industries. Her newsletter, On Management, is a deep well of insights, book/movie recommendations, and food for thought for creating better workplaces. (https://annelibby.email/about/) I think she'd be great!

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Question for both women: What does your weekly schedule look like? I feel like writing a script to host episodes would take me a lot of time, but then I remember that I didn't ever spend *that* much time writing lectures when I taught. My lectures were never recorded for posterity, though! I just wonder how hosting/editing multiple shows while also doing other work (writing, for AHP) ends up playing out.

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Thank you so much for sharing this! I listen to far too many podcasts, and I love learning more about the process of how they get made.

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Totally enjoyed the first episode! And loved this behind the scenes interview. Though I logically know AHP and Josh were not in the same room, my brain definitely thought they were throughout. Melody is great at her job!

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This was so interesting! Thanks for share the details on how the podcast came to life. I loved the first ep and can’t wait to listen to more.

Also - wanted to suggest Lauren Weinstein as a cohost. She’s a former Stanford GSB professor, communications expert, and career coach who focuses on authenticity and boundaries in the workplace (amongst other things).

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Looking forward to listening!

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Such a great explanation about all of the work that goes into a podcast. Excited to listen to the first episode! Host idea: one of the peer coaches from Empower Work. They support all kinds of folks going through difficult situations at work. I recommend their service to everyone after they helped me in a previous job. https://www.empowerwork.org/

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