CGemSpeaks Education & Resources Hub

Dive into a world of learning with my comprehensive collection of podcast & multimedia education, along with self-care strategies. These resources cover a variety of topics designed to help entrepreneurs & creatives succeed in today’s digital landscape.

📌 Read my blog article “4 tips to get your podcast started NOW!”

Getting Started with Podcasting

Choose Your Why: Know your purpose before you hit record.

Pick a Niche: Focused topics attract loyal listeners.

Essential Equipment:

USB Microphone (affordable & easy)
Headphones (to catch audio issues)
Recording Software (Audacity, GarageBand, Riverside, etc.)

Podcasting Tips

Discover simple, practical advice to help you launch, grow, and enjoy your podcasting journey. From choosing the right equipment to building an audience and avoiding burnout, this section gives you clear steps and resources to make podcasting feel less overwhelming and more fun.

(Tips added bi-weekly)

Podcast Mic Checks

Do a quick mic check before EVERY episode!

A mic check is your insurance policy. Skipping it is how you end up with an amazing conversation… recorded too low, distorted, or not recorded at all. And yes, that heartbreak is avoidable.

Before you hit record, take 30–60 seconds to:

- Say a few lines at your actual speaking volume
- Watch your input levels (no peaking, no whispering)
- Make sure the right mic is selected (because computers love switching things without asking 🙄)
- Listen back for hums, pops, or random background noise.

This quick check catches the sneaky stuff: loose cables, muted mics, software updates that reset settings, or that fan you forgot was on. It also helps you sound consistent from episode to episode — which listeners absolutely notice, even if they can’t explain why.

Bottom line: a mic check isn’t extra. It’s professional.

Thirty seconds now beats re-recording an entire episode later. Trust me on this one.

Recording Tip #1

Hard walls, floors, and empty rooms make sound bounce around, which is why recordings can end up echoey or “tinny.”

The best type of space to record in is a quiet, soft-furnished space.

Soft furnishings—like couches, rugs, curtains, even a pile of pillows—absorb those echoey reflections, leaving your voice sounding clean and warm instead of like you’re trapped in a bathroom.

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Self-Care for Podcasters

Podcasting requires constant creative energy. It can be mentally and physically taxing. If you’ve ever felt exhausted after an editing session or found yourself dreading a recording you once loved, you’re not alone.

PRO TIP: Don’t overcommit—set realistic goals

📌 Read my blog article “Why Every Podcaster Needs a Self-Care Routine”

Resources I Luv

Your shortcut to the tools, tips, and tech I use to create, edit, and grow podcasts and multimedia content. Trusted, tested, and totally recommended — these are the resources I can’t live without!

Dropbox	Behringer BC110 Dynamic Vocal Microphone	Canva Design School
Neewer Microphone Arm Stand

CGemSpeaks Education & Resources Hub

Getting Started with Podcasting

Podcasting Tips

Self-Care for Podcasters

Resources I Luv

Dropbox

Behringer BC110 Dynamic Vocal Microphone

Canva Design School

Neewer Microphone Arm Stand