Soul Podcasting: Purpose-Driven Podcasting for Creatives

Hosted by Demetria Zinga

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Oct 2026

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Top 10% Global Podcast Welcome to Soul Podcasting: the show for creatives, educators, advocates, and everyday hobbyists who podcast because it matters to them—not just to build a business, but to share their voice, their craft, and what's on their heart. I'm your host, Demetria Zinga—podcast coach and strategist, and founder of Soul Podcasting Collective. With over 20 years behind the mic, I help podcasters like you find your voice, stay consistent, and podcast in a way that feels true to why you started—whether that's teaching a concept you love, building community, championing a cause, or simply creating something that matters to you. This podcast meets you where you are—and helps you podcast with intention, heart, and soul. Each episode brings you: • Honest conversations about the creative and emotional side of podcasting • Guidance on podcast equipment for beginners that actually works for you • Ways to find and connect with the listeners who need to hear your voice • Encouragement to stay consistent and connected without burning out or comparing yourself to anyone else • Real talk about what it means to podcast for meaning, not just metrics Soul Podcasting follows a pathway that nurtures both your creative voice and your staying power: Clarity – Define your message, your purpose, and who you're really talking to Voice – Find the way of showing up on mic that feels authentically you Consistency – Build a rhythm that fits your life, not someone else's formula Connection – Reach the people who need to hear exactly what you have to say Meaning – Create a body of work you're proud of, on your own terms For those ready to go deeper, the Soul Podcasting membership ecosystem provides hands-on support, ongoing guidance, and community to help you keep going—and keep growing—without losing the heart of why you started. Your podcast is more than a show—it's your voice, your craft, your calling. Press play and let's build your podcast with soul and staying power. 🎧 New episodes weekly at https://SoulPodcasting.com/podcast (SoulPodcasting.com/podcast)

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October 26, 202631 min

135. Simple Marketing Strategies for Busy Podcasters with Lorraine Ball

Marketing your podcast doesn't have to mean doing everything, being everywhere, or constantly creating something new. In this conversation, entrepreneur and *More Than a Few Words* podcast host Lorraine Ball shares practical lessons on simplifying your marketing, testing new ideas, collaborating with others, and making your existing content work harder. If you're a podcaster or solopreneur trying to grow your business without getting caught on the content treadmill, this episode is for you.Check out Lorraine's services at https://morethanafewwords.com/. // If you’re ready to stop planning and finally move forward with your podcast launch , this is your next step. ▶️Watch Soul Podcasting on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@demetriazinga 🎁 Download the Launch Confidently Podcasting Checklist and join the Fearless Podcast Launch Challenge here: https://soulpodcasting.com/resources/ 🎙️Grab your Podcast Mini-Audit: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/#mini-audit 👩🏾‍💻Ready to go all-in? Apply to a coaching program here: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/ *Get 30% off Honeybook here: http://share.honeybook.com/herbusiness

October 14, 20269 min

134. Why Educators Make Some of the Best Podcasters (And Don't Know It Yet)

What if the skills you’ve developed as an educator make you a natural podcaster? In this episode, I’m sharing how my experience teaching children and adults has made podcasting a natural extension of what I already love to do: teach, encourage, and share knowledge. If you’re an educator who’s ever considered starting a podcast, you might be more ready than you think! // If you’re ready to stop planning and finally move forward with your podcast launch , this is your next step. ▶️Watch Soul Podcasting on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@demetriazinga 🎁 Download the Launch Confidently Podcasting Checklist and join the Fearless Podcast Launch Challenge here: https://soulpodcasting.com/resources/ 🎙️Grab your Podcast Mini-Audit: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/#mini-audit 👩🏾‍💻Ready to go all-in? Apply to a coaching program here: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/ *Get 30% off Honeybook here: http://share.honeybook.com/herbusiness

September 30, 202628 min

133. From Listeners to Superfans: Jordan Blair on Building a Podcast People Come Back To

In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Blair, podcast producer at Buzzsprout and co-host of Buzzcast, to talk about what it really takes to build a podcast that lasts when you're doing it all on your own. Jordan shares how a search for better bedtime stories for her kids turned into a career in podcasting. Then we dig into what keeps listeners coming back week after week, how to monetize realistically without burning out, and why listener support can be steadier than sponsorships. She also explains the one mistake that sends sponsor pitches straight to the trash, and why you don't need to be on every social platform to grow. We even talk about why taking a break, or closing the chapter on a show, doesn't make you a failure. If you're a solopreneur who wants your podcast to feel more human, more sustainable, and more connected to your business, you won't want to miss this one. Check out Blair at https://buzzcast.buzzsprout.com/ and her podcast for kids at https://www.dreamfulstories.com/ . // If you’re ready to stop planning and finally move forward with your podcast launch , this is your next step. ▶️Watch Soul Podcasting on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@demetriazinga 🎁 Download the Launch Confidently Podcasting Checklist and join the Fearless Podcast Launch Challenge here: https://soulpodcasting.com/resources/ 🎙️Grab your Podcast Mini-Audit: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/#mini-audit 👩🏾‍💻Ready to go all-in? Apply to a coaching program here: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/ *Get 30% off Honeybook here: http://share.honeybook.com/herbusiness

September 19, 202621 min

132. What I Would Do If I Had to Restart My Podcast From Zero

What would I do if I had to start my podcast completely over from zero? After years of podcasting and helping others launch their shows, I’ve learned that I would do a lot of things differently, starting with letting go of perfectionism and getting clear on why the podcast exists in the first place. In this episode, I’m sharing the five things I’d prioritize if I were starting today, whether I wanted to build a business, support a ministry, advocate for something I believe in, explore my creativity, build community, or simply create a podcast for the love of it. If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, feeling stuck with the one you already have, or wondering whether you’re overcomplicating the whole thing, this episode will help you get back to what really matters: your voice, your purpose, and actually pressing record. // If you’re ready to stop planning and finally move forward with your podcast launch , this is your next step. ▶️Watch Soul Podcasting on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@demetriazinga 🎁 Download the Launch Confidently Podcasting Checklist and join the Fearless Podcast Launch Challenge here: https://soulpodcasting.com/resources/ 🎙️Grab your Podcast Mini-Audit: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/#mini-audit 👩🏾‍💻Ready to go all-in? Apply to a coaching program here: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/ *Get 30% off Honeybook here: http://share.honeybook.com/herbusiness

September 13, 202626 min

131. How Lindsay McMahon Turned a Podcast Into a Global Business

This week, I sat down with Lindsay McMahon, co-host of All Ears English — a show downloaded over four million times a month globally. Lindsay walks me through how she built a genuine business around her voice: from launching her show in just a few months, to her batching system, to the exact ways she monetizes across three podcasts. But what I loved most was her reminder that it all comes back to connection over perfection — a principle that applies whether you're chasing downloads or just getting started. If you're building something alongside your creative work, or simply want some inspiration from someone doing this at a high level, this one's for you. Learn more about Lindsay's work at: https://www.allearsenglish.com/ // If you’re ready to stop planning and finally move forward with your podcast launch , this is your next step. ▶️Watch Soul Podcasting on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@demetriazinga 🎁 Download the Launch Confidently Podcasting Checklist and join the Fearless Podcast Launch here: https://soulpodcasting.com/resources/ 🎙️Grab your Podcast Mini-Audit: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/#mini-audit 👩🏾‍💻Ready to go all-in? Apply to a coaching program here: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/ *Get 30% off Honeybook here: http://share.honeybook.com/herbusiness

September 9, 202617 min

130. My Podcast Went Quiet This Summer — Here's Why (And What I Learned)

This summer, life got loud — I dropped my youngest off for her freshman year in San Francisco while watching my oldest start grad school after a year on her own, and my podcast went quiet for a bit too. In this episode, I'm sharing what to do when life interrupts your show: how to build a simple buffer before you need one, how to tell your audience you're stepping back without over-explaining, and why coming back doesn't require a big relaunch — just showing up again. I'm also giving you a quick update on where Soul Podcasting is headed for the rest of 2026. Grab the free video guide, A Mini Guide to Podcasting with Soul , at SoulPodcasting.com/resources . // If you’re ready to stop planning and finally move forward with your podcast launch , this is your next step. ▶️Watch Soul Podcasting on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@demetriazinga 🎁 Download the Launch Confidently Podcasting Checklist and join the Fearless Podcast Launch here: https://soulpodcasting.com/resources/ 🎙️Grab your Podcast Mini-Audit: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/#mini-audit 👩🏾‍💻Ready to go all-in? Apply to a coaching program here: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/ *Get 30% off Honeybook here: http://share.honeybook.com/herbusiness

August 25, 202630 min

129. The Inner Work Behind a Powerful Voice with Camilla Calberg

What really makes someone’s voice powerful? In this episode, I’m sitting down with global leadership coach Camilla Calberg for a thoughtful conversation about owning your voice, showing up authentically, and doing the inner work that helps us stop playing small. We talk about resilience, emotional intelligence, self-doubt, getting out of our heads, and learning to speak from a more grounded and authentic place—especially as podcasters and entrepreneurs. Camilla also shares pieces of her own journey and reminds us to ask one powerful question: Who needs to hear your story? If you’ve been overthinking your message, holding yourself back, or wondering whether your story really matters, this conversation is for you. Check out Camilla's offerings at https://www.camillacalberg.com/ and her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxpCAj3LJJ9oMc4Ekwm6_1g // If you’re ready to stop planning and finally move forward with your podcast launch , this is your next step. ▶️Watch Soul Podcasting on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@demetriazinga 🎁 Download the Launch Confidently Podcasting Checklist and join the Fearless Podcast Launch here: https://soulpodcasting.com/resources/ 🎙️Grab your Podcast Mini-Audit: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/#mini-audit 👩🏾‍💻Ready to go all-in? Apply to a coaching program here: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/ *Get 30% off Honeybook here: http://share.honeybook.com/herbusiness

July 25, 202617 min

128. I Hit Record and Froze — Here's What to Do When You Blank Out

Have you ever hit record on your podcast, only to have your mind go completely blank? You're not alone! In this episode, I'm sharing why this happens, what it really means (hint: it's not that you're a bad podcaster), and a few simple strategies to help you regain your confidence and keep the conversation flowing. If you've ever struggled with nerves, overthinking, or forgetting what you wanted to say, this episode will help you get out of your head, back into your message, and recording with confidence. ☕Book a free coffee chat and let's talk about your podcast- here's the link. // If you’re ready to stop planning and finally move forward with your podcast launch , this is your next step. ▶️Watch Soul Podcasting on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@demetriazinga 🎁 Download the Launch Confidently Podcasting Checklist and join the Fearless Podcast Launch here: https://soulpodcasting.com/resources/ 🎙️Grab your Podcast Mini-Audit: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/#mini-audit 👩🏾‍💻Ready to go all-in? Apply to a coaching program here: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/ *Get 30% off Honeybook here: http://share.honeybook.com/herbusiness

July 14, 202619 min

127. How Podcasting Helps You Become the Go-To Expert in Your Industry with Kelly Schuknecht

What does it really take to become the go-to expert in your industry? In this episode of Soul Podcasting , I'm joined by marketing strategist and thought leadership expert Kelly Schuknecht for a fun, practical conversation about using podcasting to build your personal brand, attract the right opportunities, and grow your business with intention. Kelly shares how she turned an unexpected layoff into a thriving marketing agency, why thought leadership is more powerful than simply creating content, and her favorite productivity tips for staying consistent without burning out. If you're ready to think bigger about your podcast, you won't want to miss this conversation! Find out more about Kelly's work at https://kellyschuknecht.com/ // If you’re ready to stop planning and finally move forward with your podcast launch , this is your next step. ▶️Watch Soul Podcasting on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@demetriazinga 🎁 Download the Launch Confidently Podcasting Checklist and join the Fearless Podcast Launch here: https://soulpodcasting.com/resources/ 🎙️Grab your Podcast Mini-Audit: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/#mini-audit 👩🏾‍💻Ready to go all-in? Apply to a coaching program here: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/ *Get 30% off Honeybook here: http://share.honeybook.com/herbusiness

June 29, 202614 min

126. Your First 3 Episodes — What to Record Before You Ever Hit Publish

I’m back with a brand new episode of the SOUL Podcasting Podcast, and today we’re talking about something every new podcaster needs to know: what to record before you ever hit publish. If you’ve been stuck on the name, the logo, the gear, or waiting for everything to feel “perfect” before you start — this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the first 3 episodes I recommend every podcaster create: the introduction episode, the problem-solving episode, and the story episode — so you can stop overthinking and start sharing your message with confidence. Plus, I’m sharing a little life update and why I believe your content doesn’t have to be constant to be consistent. Let’s get your podcast off the ground! 🎙️ // If you’re ready to stop planning and finally move forward with your podcast launch, this is your next step. ▶️Watch Soul Podcasting on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@demetriazinga 🎁 Download the Launch Confidently Podcasting Checklist and join the Fearless Podcast Launch here: https://soulpodcasting.com/resources/ 🏫Join my Skool community here: https://www.skool.com/soul-podcasting-5316/about 🎙️Grab your Podcast Mini-Audit: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/#mini-audit 👩🏾‍💻Ready to go all-in? Apply to a coaching program here: https://soulpodcasting.com/podcast-coaching-services/ *Get 30% off Honeybook here: http://share.honeybook.com/herbusiness