Ep 18: Adam Talks About the Importance of Transcripts and Speaks With Lucinda Sage-Midgorden, Host of the "Story-Power" Podcast
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In this episode of Beyond The Microphone, host Adam Baruh sits down with Lucinda Sage-Midgorden, a passionate storyteller, author, and retired educator. Lucinda discusses her journey into storytelling, her podcast, Story-Power, and the lessons she's learned from her podcasting experience.
Here are the key points from the episode:
1. Lucinda's love for stories began in her childhood, fostered by her father who taught her to find the deeper layers of a story. This passion led her to pursue a double major in Religious Studies and Theater and Speech, and later an M.A. in Theater Arts.
2. Lucinda began her podcast, Story-Power, in July 2020. Initially, her guests were her former students and colleagues from the college where she taught. However, she later expanded her guest list to include authors, musicians, visual artists, and theater people, among others.
3. Lucinda shares that one of the challenges she faced in podcasting was technical issues with WordPress, which she overcame with the help of her husband. She also discusses the importance of scheduling and planning for her podcast.
4. Lucinda shares that through her podcasting journey, she has discovered her curiosity and love for hearing people's stories. She enjoys meeting her guests and learning about their lives, stories, and projects.
5. Lucinda also talks about her writing journey. She has written a weekly blog, Sage Woman Chronicles, and is currently working on her second novel.
6. Adam and Lucinda discuss the importance of transcripts for podcasts, both for SEO benefits and for use with AI tools.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in storytelling, podcasting, or the creative process.
Resources:
- Story-Power on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-power/id1524657088
- Sage Woman Chronicles: https://sagewoman.life/
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