How to Start a Podcast in 2026 | Full Beginner’s Guide (Step-by-Step)

👩🏽‍💻 Apply for Emerging Voices Accelerator: https://hiwote.typeform.com/to/GRciL3o9 📥 Download your FREE 10-step podcast launch guide: https://tenstepstolaunch.depthandcandor.com/ ⚠️ SCAM ALERT: I will never message you offering side hustles or direct you to purchase products via WhatsApp. If you receive an email from "emergingvoicesstudioteam@gmail.com," that is NOT me. Please report it here: https://support.google.com/mail/contact/abuse It's 2026 and you still haven't launched that podcast. In this video, I break down the exact 5-step framework to go from idea to published episodes - without spending thousands of dollars or quitting your full-time job. 🎙 Tools I Mention: – Mic: Blue Yeti Nano ($99) / Shure MV7+ – Recording & Editing: Descript (Hobbyist plan ~$16/mo) https://get.descript.com/hiwotepodcasts – Music: Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/4906m4 – Hosting: Substack (free) & Transistor (paid): https://transistor.fm/?via=hiwote (Note: Some links above are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.) Whether you're planning a solo show, an interview series, or just trying to figure out your unique angle - this guide covers everything from defining your podcast idea to hitting publish. 🙋🏾‍♀️ 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 projects with The New York Times, TED, and more. 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 the free 10-step guide: https://tenstepstolaunch.depthandcandor.com/ Want to Stay Connected? 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingvoicesstudio/ ⏱ Chapters (update with final timestamps): 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Why You Can Trust Me 01:40 - Step 1: Define What Only You Can Make 06:33 - Step 2: Structure Episodes So People Actually Listen 11:14 - Step 3: Recording Your Episode 16:23 - Step 4: Editing Your Podcast 18:36 - Step 5: Publishing Your Podcast 22:21 - Your Free Resources