Challenge with Ken Kaus
What motivates and challenges individuals when starting and developing a podcast?
Posting a daily question for years transforms a personal habit into a creative legacy.
“I am a creator, like— I have this creative— …how did I do this? I just— …just made a decision one day.” (28:35)
The conversation explores the challenges and motivations behind starting a podcast. It begins with reflections on technical aspects such as editing, which surprisingly becomes manageable for Ken due to previous experience with audio software. Imposter syndrome and self-doubt are discussed as significant obstacles to creativity, alongside strategies for pushing through discomfort, like publishing imperfect episodes and focusing on growth rather than perfection.
Another theme revolves around self-expression and communication. Ken reveals how podcasting helps clarify their thoughts and improve everyday communication. He share his practice of posting daily questions as a way to cultivate creativity and build a consistent habit, which now informs his identity as a creator. Both Craig and Ken agree that small steps and persistence are crucial in creative pursuits, offering listeners insights into overcoming personal and professional barriers.
Takeaways
Imposter syndrome — Recognizing and overcoming self-doubt is essential to creative success.
Editing skills — Familiarity with audio tools can ease initial technical challenges in podcasting.
Consistency in creativity — Daily practices like posting questions can evolve into a defining creative habit.
Self-expression — Podcasting provides a platform to refine thoughts and improve communication.
Comfort zones — Pushing beyond comfort zones leads to growth in both personal and professional contexts.
Community and sharing — Sharing content publicly helps foster confidence and a sense of identity as a creator.
Resources
The Low Two podcast — The guest’s podcast, focusing on personal storytelling and self-expression.
(Written with help from Chat-GPT.)
— Hello👋 I’m Craig Constantine.
This is Podtalk. Short conversations with indie podcasters that are not just about podcasting, because I like to take the scenic route.
In each episode, I talk with podcasters about their shows, experiences, what they’ve learned, what motivates them, and… well, pretty much everything related to podcasting from the indie creator’s point of view. I hope these episodes spark ideas and conversations for you, and lead to new ways of looking at this wonderful art of podcasting.
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