How to Start a Podcast in 2025 | Full Beginner’s Guide (Step-by-Step) 5/5

Want to start a podcast but feel overwhelmed by all the tech, tools, and steps? In this video, I walk you through how to start a podcast in 2025 — from idea to launch — using the exact process I teach inside my Emerging Voices Accelerator. 🎙 Tools I mention: – Mic: Blue Yeti Nano – Recording: SquadCast, Riverside, Descript – Editing: Descript (text-based) – Music: Epidemic https://share.epidemicsound.com/4906m4 – Hosting: Substack (for beginners) Whether you’re creating a solo show, an interview series, or just want to explore your voice — this guide has everything you need to get started with clarity and confidence. Videos mentioned: https://youtu.be/devdnWQCQd4?feature=shared https://youtu.be/qWktatmoC_Q?feature=shared https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvkmVENzz7Q&ab_channel=PodcastingwithHiwiG ### *🙋🏾‍♀️ Who am I?* Hey, I’m Hiwote, but my friends call me Hiwi! 👋🏾 I’m a podcast producer, and I’ve worked on shows like *Where Should We Begin?* with Esther Perel, *This is Dating* (featured in TIME Magazine as one of the best podcasts of 2022), and other projects with brands like The New York Times, TED, and The Gates Foundation. My goal? *To help aspiring podcasters gain the creative clarity and confidence they need to create shows that are as unique as they are.* --- ### *Ready to start?* ✅ *Subscribe* for weekly tips on how to create and grow a podcast that feels like you. 📥 *Grab my free 10-step podcast launch guide:* https://www.newsletter.depthandcandor.com/ --- *Want to Stay Connected?* 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingvoicesstudio/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hiwote.getaneh