7 Steps to Take Today to Launch a Podcast This Year

You’ve been thinking about starting a podcast, but feel stuck.
Let’s make it happen.

Maybe you have an idea you can’t stop thinking about. Maybe you know a podcast could be a powerful way to share your expertise, connect with your audience, or create deeper conversations around the work you’re already doing.

But there’s a big gap between I want to start a podcast and actually getting one out into the world.

7 Steps to Take Today to Launch a Podcast This Year is a free workbook designed to help you start closing that gap.

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Start building your podcast before you get bogged down in the details.

One of the easiest ways to get stuck is focusing on all the things you could be doing: researching equipment, comparing platforms, choosing cover art, watching tutorials, and trying to figure out every detail before you begin.

But the most important early decisions aren’t really about technology.

They’re about creating a podcast with a clear purpose that can realistically work for you.

This workbook walks you through seven practical steps you can take now to start building that foundation.

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Inside the workbook, you’ll:

Get clearer on the podcast you actually want to create
Think through what will make your show meaningful and sustainable
Take those scattered ideas and start turning them into a real direction
Figure out which decisions you actually need to make before you launch
Build some momentum without feeling like you have to figure it all out at once

You’ll also have space to reflect, brainstorm, and start shaping a podcast that fits your goals, your audience, and your real life.

You don’t need to have it all figured out.

Some people jump into podcasting before they’ve thought about how they’ll actually sustain it.

Others spend so much time trying to get everything exactly right that the show never makes it into the world.

There’s another way.

You can start making thoughtful decisions now, one step at a time, while leaving plenty of room for your podcast to grow and evolve along the way.

If launching a podcast has been sitting on your “someday” list, this workbook is a great place to start.

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Hi, I’m Ashley.

I’m a professional podcast producer and strategist, and I’m also the co-host and creator of Unabridged: A Book Podcast.

Since launching Unabridged in 2018, we’ve published more than 300 episodes, and I’ve been helping other people launch and sustain their podcasts since 2021.

Before podcasting became my full-time work, I spent seventeen years teaching. That experience still shapes the way I work today: I love breaking complicated things down, making technology approachable, and meeting people where they are.

I also know what it feels like to sit behind the microphone and put your own creative work into the world.

My job isn't to tell you that there is one “right” way to podcast. It’s to help you understand your options, make thoughtful decisions, and create a show that feels manageable enough to sustain.

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What Clients Say

Katie, RCPS Community
Partner Cafe

"I cannot imagine being able to launch the RCPS Community Partner Cafe podcast without the support of Ashley. Having her handle all of these details allows me to focus on the content of the show and building relationships with our guest. Ashley is organized, prompt and comes with experience to help navigate the podcast landscape."

Christine, HCPS Wellness Talk

"Our partnership with Ashley has been wonderful. She is professional, and helps us every step of the way. As someone who is new to creating podcasts and technology in general, Ashley provides guidance on what works and is patient with our questions."

Shaniece, Civically Grown

" Ashley is so gracious with her time and content! I asked so many questions, and she was always willing to answer them with detail, patience, and encouragement. She provided such a wealth of information. I started the process unsure of where to start, and now I have a clear roadmap of how to launch and implement a podcast."