The Secret Life of Podcasters with Hanna Guzman

·1 hr 7 min·5 clips

Angelica hosts her first collaborative episode with Hannah Guzman, revealing the secret life of podcasters who live 30 minutes apart but can't meet.

This episode features a conversation between Angelica, host of A Little Bit of Everything, and Hannah Guzman, host of Advice from Hannah, marking their first collaborative recording. Angelica introduces the show as a discussion about podcasting, life, and balance, noting they live 30 minutes apart but struggle to meet due to busy schedules. Hannah explains her podcast started three years ago after her Instagram live community suggested it; she launched impulsively with a mic, custom beat, and Dell laptop. Angelica began her podcast in 2019 to build self-confidence while dealing with a learning disability and polycystic ovarian syndrome, eventually interviewing over 500 professionals. Hannah's turning point came when a stranger recognized her podcast at a networking event, making her realize she could amplify underrepresented voices. Both discuss the misconception that podcasting is easy, with Hannah noting she helped create five to six shows that didn't last past 20 episodes. Angelica shares her challenges with time management after becoming a mother and returning to a full-time job, forcing her to batch-record episodes. Hannah talks about her eight-month hiatus after a divorce, where she couldn't edit or record, but found 12 loyal listeners upon returning. The pandemic impacted them differently: Angelica focused on community and collaborations, while Hannah faced burnout. Hannah reveals she fell in love with editing and considers a behind-the-scenes career, while Angelica appreciates guests who require minimal editing. Hannah's journey into speaking involved creating her own events after being rejected, leading to corporate gigs with Microsoft and others. Angelica discusses her supportive parents, especially her father's immigrant story from Nicaragua, which motivates her to take risks. She shares winning a platinum award in the Etobicoke community votes, beating out major radio stations, as a highlight that validated her work. The episode concludes with mutual admiration and plans to collaborate again, emphasizing empowerment and boundary-setting for podcasters.

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A candid creator conversation about podcasting, logistics, and the work of keeping a hobby going.

Angelica turns A Little Bit of Everything with me into a candid chat about podcasting, friendship, and logistics, with Hannah from Advice from Hannah joining for the show's first collaboration episode.

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