yes, there are SO many podcasts out there, but do you know that only about 8% of podcasts make it to 10 episodes, with most podcasts finishing after 3 episodes?!!!

do you know what that means? there is still room for you at the table, but you are going to want to be prepared!

when I started my podcast in 2024, I wanted an aesthetic podcast setup with video, but I also needed it to be budget-friendly (under $2k) and simple enough to maintain as a work-from-home mom

so this is what actually helped me:

prioritizing audio quality over everything
good podcast audio will always matter more than fancy visuals / perfect set up

getting clear on my podcast brand first
(this makes everything else easier — your visuals, your content, your setup)

make sure you figure out what you want to talk about for the first 3-6 months! you want to be able to get those episodes out so people know what they are there for. It is okay to experiment but the more the content is “bingeable” (aka related to a topic people will love) the better!

THE GEAR LIST

Podcast Microphone: This is where I would put the most budget! If you do nothing else, make sure your microphone is great!

Interface

Microphone stand

Camera (this is my husband’s wedding filming camera, so I didn’t have to purchase when starting)

Tripod

TECH LIST

Adobe Podcast ( I record directly into this)
Davinci Resolve

Spotify for Podcasters (Where I upload)

THE STUDIO

rug: https://go.shopmy.us/p-11596695

chair: https://go.shopmy.us/p-11573557

curtains: https://amzn.to/41XqYii

gold curtain rod: https://amzn.to/40kVKkd

wall scones (battery powered): https://amzn.to/4gEkUQv

white mic stand: https://amzn.to/4gDPLg2

whiteboards: https://amzn.to/4fHKClG

taylor swift print: https://go.shopmy.us/p-11596707

coffee and croissant print: https://go.shopmy.us/p-11708916

slow down print: https://go.shopmy.us/p-11708180