Posts from Substack
One of the biggest misconceptions in podcasting is that sponsorships are interested in a podcast’s download numbers alone. Not true! Smaller shows with more focused audiences are securing partnerships and building long-term sponsor relationships. Why? Because downloads don’t tell the…
You hear about transferring credit card points to travel points, which can radically transform your travel experience, upgrading your flights from economy to first class or securing hotel stays with free nights. But many are overwhelmed by the sheer amount…
I have a controversial opinion, one that has gotten me side-eyed by family with toddlers: Traveling with kids isn’t impossible. Hard? Sure. A logistical Rubik’s cube sometimes? Probably. But impossible? Nah. I don’t have kids yet, but even I can…
If you’re thinking about monetizing your podcast, there’s one mistake I see creators make over and over again: They assume listeners will pay for more content, like more episodes or bonus recordings, longer interviews, or extended cuts. On paper, it…
There’s a sentence we hear all the time in travel conversations: “Don’t worry — it’s one of the safest countries.” And yet, some of the most uncomfortable travel stories I’ve heard — including one I shared in this episode —…
One of the biggest mistakes podcasters make is believing they have to grow alone. They obsess over algorithms, clips, microphones, SEO, and social media strategy while ignoring one of the most effective growth tools available to them: Cross-promotion. Cross-promotion is…
In today’s digital world, the relationship between technology and public policy is more critical than ever. With rapid advancements in tech, understanding how these developments impact consumer rights and data privacy is essential. In this blog post, we’ll explore insights…
The use of social media to find new listeners to your podcast used to not be the number one goal, and it still is. So, why use social media in the first place, and how do you use it effectively…
There’s this funny thing that happens on Remote Year — you start the month with forty strangers, and by week two, you’re already sharing everything from Wi-Fi passwords to relationship advice. When I talked with Maria and Ronak about how…
When I first started this Safe Passages Substack, I wanted to showcase my work as a podcast producer, host, and editor, and to inform people about two subjects that I was really passionate about: travel and digital wellness. It’s been…