Friendly Podcast Guide: Teaching Women How to Grow a Podcast (Without Burning Out)
Andi SmileyHey, I’m Andi Smiley, your Friendly Podcast Guide and podcast coach for women! After 6 years in the podcasting world, I know how to help you start a successful podcast as a woman and mom, grow your podcast audience, and actually enjoy the process. On this show, you’ll get podcasting for beginners made simple, podcast tips for women, and sustainable podcast marketing strategies—so you can build a p... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 206 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessMarketing | |||
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I deleted Instagram off my phone and my podcast downloads didn't drop a single bit. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly why I walked away from Instagram and the podcast marketing strategies I use instead to keep growing my show sustainably.
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What if the secret to growing your podcast wasn't doing more, but experimenting more? In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend Whitney, the queen of experiments herself, about how an experimental mindset can completely transform the way you podca... more
Ever wonder what a podcast coach actually does during a seasonal break? Spoiler: it's not resting! In this solo episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on all the podcast marketing strategies and Pinterest experiments I tested during my off-season… the... more
In this special Podcasthon episode, I’m highlighting an incredible nonprofit that’s making a real impact in the world of literacy. I sat down with Jennifer Jenkins, CEO of Operation Literacy, to talk about how they’re helping kids access books, disco... more
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Apple Podcasts5Conanina
United Statesa month ago - Practical SEO advice without the waffle
Just listened to Andi’s episode on podcast SEO. Great advice succinctly delivered. Looking forward to putting it into practice and listening to more of her podcasts 👌🏻
Apple Podcasts5Tim Quin
United Kingdom3 months ago - Helpful Podcast advice with a friendly voice
I‘m a new listener, but I love the vibe she brings to her show. Andi has lots of helpful Podcast ideas and presents it without being boring! Recommend!
Apple Podcasts5Vic2083United States5 months ago - Practical and helpful
I worked with Andi to start my podcast this year and by listening to her episodes here I keep getting help in growing my skills as I learn by doing! Her topics are often very applicable to what I want to learn next and to improving what I’m already doing. Thanks, Andi!
Apple Podcasts5MHubb04United Statesa year ago - Andi is awesome!
I really appreciate this podcast and Andi’s approachable and accessible style. And if you thinking of starting a podcast, I totally recommend connecting with her for one of her one-on-one consults!
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Canadaa year ago
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This show focuses on practical, sustainable podcast growth tailored for women, especially moms, with an emphasis on attainable marketing strategies that don't burn you out. Across recent episodes, topics include Pinterest-driven growth, SEO for discoverability, email marketing, and collaboration through guesting and podcast swaps. The host often shares personal experiences and actionable tips, balancing tactical how-tos with relatable, time-saving guidance for busy listeners. A standout aspect is the emphasis on scalable, low-stress methods (like Pinterest and content repurposing) rather than chasing every social media trend, making it useful for listeners seeking steady, repeatable results.
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this podcast launched 4 years ago and published 206 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Jennifer Jenkins
2. Ally Grummert
3. Hayden Gray
4. Ana Xavier
5. Meagan Williamson
6. Jeff Umbro
7. Brittany Herzberg
8. Whitney Archibald
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