Starting a Podcast: A Beginner's Checklist
From Women in Podcasting Show by Jennifer Henczel
August 29, 2025 · 13 min
About this episode
In this episode, Jennifer Henczel provides a comprehensive checklist for beginners looking to start their podcast with clarity and confidence.
Have you ever felt called to share your message but weren’t sure where to begin? In this masterclass, Jennifer Henczel shares the steps you need to know to start podcasting with purpose podcasting on purpose. Get all the links and downloads that go with this training in the show notes here: https://www.womenpodcasters.com/starting-a-podcast Have you ever felt called to share your message but weren’t sure where to begin? Podcasting is one of the most powerful ways to amplify your voice, build authority, and create community around your message. In this episode of the Women in Podcasting Show, Jennifer Henczel, founder of the Women Podcasters Network and Women Podcasters Awards, breaks down everything you need to know to start your podcast with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re brand new or looking to breathe new life into your existing show, you’ll discover practical tools, simple steps, and proven strategies to launch successfully—without tech overwhelm. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What a podcast really is and why the RSS feed matters How podcasting can grow your brand, build trust, and connect deeply with listeners Questions to ask before you start: your why, your…
People in this episode
Host: Jennifer Henczel
Topics covered
- podcasting
- beginner's guide
- content creation
- branding
- community building
Keywords
- podcast
- starting a podcast
- podcasting tools
- podcast launch
- content strategy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Women Podcasters Network, Women Podcasters Awards, Women in Podcasting Show
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