Start Before You’re Ready: Jennifer Navarrete on Podcasting and NaPodPoMo

Have you ever had an idea you wanted to try, but kept putting it off? Maybe you weren't sure how it would turn out. Or maybe you thought you needed a better plan before getting started. I can relate. Jennifer Navarrete has another approach: give yourself permission to experiment. Jennifer is the founder of National Podcast Post Month, or NaPodPoMo, a November challenge to create and publish 30 podcast episodes. Back in 2007, Jennifer went looking for a podcasting challenge. When she couldn't find one, she decided to start it herself. With just three days to prepare, she invited her community to join her. Fifty podcasters participated that first year. During our conversation, Jennifer shares how that simple experiment grew into an ongoing creative challenge. I'm taking on the 30-episode challenge myself this November, so I was especially interested in Jennifer's advice about planning and trying new approaches. Questions We Explore What is NaPodPoMo, and do you have to publish an episode every day? Jennifer explains that the goal is to publish 30 episodes by November 30. You can prepare ahead, experiment with formats, and find an approach that works for you. (I'm not sure I'll publish every day - but we'll see.) How do you come up with enough ideas for 30 episodes? Jennifer suggests organizing a broad subject into weekly themes, using introductions, shorter conversations, and recaps to give the month some structure. What if you're afraid your idea won't work? Treat it as an experiment. Give yourself a defined period to try something, learn from it, and decide what you'd like to do next. About Jennifer Jennifer Navarrete began podcasting in 2005 and founded National Podcast Post Month in 2007. She's also the founder of Brewing Media. Listen and Connect National Podcast Post Month: https://napodpomo.org Stories of Change: Helping You Navigate What’s Next Hosted by Judy Oskam Navigating a change or wondering what comes next? Hear real stories from people who have faced unexpected turns, made important choices, and figured things out along the way. A little wisdom to help you find your own way forward. Explore more at StoriesofChangePodcast.com .