I Tried Something New… Here’s What Happened

Growth rarely feels graceful in the moment.

Sometimes it looks like screw-ups, bloopers, and figuring it out in public.

That’s exactly where I found myself recently — right in the middle of what I like to call the messy middle.

Have you ever jumped into something new and realized halfway through that you were completely figuring it out as you went? That was me at the Empowered Podcasting Conference — my first podcasting event, my first time speaking live, and my first attempt at creating video content for both YouTube and the podcast.

Things didn’t go exactly as planned (there may have been a few bloopers involved), but what came out of it was a weekend full of laughter, learning, and connection.

This episode isn’t really about podcasting. It’s about what happens when you let yourself try anyway. It’s about showing up before you feel ready, letting curiosity lead, and discovering that community makes all the difference.

If you’ve been hesitating to take that next step — start something new, share your story, or push past your comfort zone — consider this your nudge.

🌼 In This Episode, You’ll Hear About:

• What happens when you experiment and things go sideways
  
  
• Why embracing imperfection can open unexpected doors
  
  
• How playfulness turns embarrassment into growth
  
  
• The reminder that you’re never too old to start something new
  
   

🎙️ About the Empowered Podcasting Conference

Hosted by Marc Ronick, this event brought together about 150 podcasters who showed up with a generous spirit — ready to learn, share, and lift each other up. From engaging talks and lively discussions to moments of pure inspiration, the weekend was a powerful reminder of how creativity flourishes in community.

If you’re a podcaster (or thinking about becoming one), you’ll definitely want to check out:
👉 Empowered Podcasting Community on Facebook 👉 Podcasting Morning Chat — Marc’s weekday show that started on Clubhouse and now streams as a daily podcast.

🎥 Watch the YouTube Version

If you’d like to see some of the behind-the-scenes moments from the weekend, you can catch the video version of this episode.