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Carrie Caulfield shares her journey from podcast editing to leadership in production.

#127: Carrie Caulfield is back to give a behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to grow beyond "just" editing. She talks about how she went from editing simple interview shows to landing a major role with the Legal Media Network—all sparked by a note in the Podcast Editors Club Facebook group with a pitch. Carrie didn’t wait until she felt “ready.” Instead, she kept saying yes to opportunities, learning as she went, and building her confidence through experience rather than formal training. As her career progressed, she naturally moved beyond editing into storytelling, production, and eventually leadership. Now, she’s overseeing large-scale operations, managing teams, and helping shape content for hundreds of clients. Through it all, she keeps coming back to the same idea: growth comes from being willing to figure things out, even when you’re unsure. Her journey is a reminder that skills build on each other, and if you stay curious and open to stretching yourself, you can turn a small starting point into something much bigger. Key moments: Carrie secured her current role by proactively pitching herself She transitioned into narrative storytelling and full-scale…

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Stewart, Mark Deal

Guest: Carrie Caulfield

Topics covered

• career growth
• podcast production
• storytelling
• leadership
• opportunity

Keywords

• podcast production
• career development
• storytelling
• editing
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Legal Media Network, Podcast Editors Club

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