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My evolution as a podcast host after interviewing 50+ incredible women with Christina Brady

January 30, 2023·51 min·4 clips

Christina Brady didn't plan to be a podcaster—she used improv skills to feature incredible women in tech.

This episode of Recorded Content features host Justin Brown interviewing Christina Brady, the host of the Taking the Lead podcast, about her two-year evolution as a podcast host. Christina's show features interviews with top female leaders in B2B tech revenue teams, and she is also a client of Justin's podcast agency, Motion. The conversation focuses on Christina's journey from a novice to a seasoned host and the practical strategies behind her consistent, guest-based show. Christina initially had a background in theater and improv but did not set out to be a professional podcaster. She launched Taking the Lead to elevate the stories of women in B2B tech, starting with feelings of both excitement and nervousness about the content's quality. Over approximately 50 episodes, she has evolved from a host who carefully highlighted only her guests to one who comfortably injects her own thought leadership into conversations. Christina developed a unique intro method, prompting guests to tell the non-linear story of their career journey instead of giving a rehearsed introduction. She emphasizes the importance of making guests feel comfortable while also steering conversations to cover planned topics and thought leadership goals. A key insight is Christina's belief that authentic, sometimes imperfect moments, like her child interrupting a recording, make the content more relatable. She has learned to balance thorough guest preparation with allowing for spontaneous, off-the-cuff discussions to keep episodes engaging. For consistency, Christina maintains a backlog of recorded episodes but limits it to about two months' worth to ensure content remains relevant to the fast-paced B2B tech landscape. Her physical setup evolved from recording in a closet to a professional home studio with a Yeti microphone, reflecting a gradual investment in quality. Both hosts agree that a host's energy and enjoyment are critical, and avoiding repetitive, scripted questions is necessary to prevent burnout. The tone is conversational, educational, and supportive, with both hosts sharing personal anecdotes and professional lessons. The style is interview-based with reflective dialogue, offering practical advice for podcasters. This episode would appeal to B2B marketers, aspiring podcast hosts, and anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes evolution of a long-form interview show. Listeners seeking highly technical editing tutorials or debates on podcast analytics might find it less relevant.

As heard by us

A grounded look at how Christina Brady steers interviews as the guest dynamics pile up.

Christina Brady keeps this grounded. After two years and nearly 50 interviews, she is less interested in polish than in knowing when to pivot, when to pull a guest back, and how to keep the room moving.

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Why you'd press play

A candid reset on how interview prep and live pivots sharpen after roughly 50 conversations.

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