Happy anniversary to the Moms with Dreams Show! I can’t believe it’s already been four years!

I feel like time has gone by so fast. So much has happened since I launched my show on May 18, 2015. When I made the decision to end my online radio show and start my podcast, I was clear on what I liked about podcasting – having flexibility to pre-record interviews, having my own platform to share my message, the freedom to call the shots and the ability to create a show that would live forever on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, and other cool places where people can find me around the globe.

What I didn’t know was how much time and energy I would have to invest to launch my show and keep it going. The first year was tough running my podcast as a one-woman show. I spent a lot of time learning how to edit in Audacity and trying to find my rhythm as an interviewer and discover my voice as a podcaster.

Looking back, I realize how much I’ve grown over these past four years. I’ve gained new skills. I’ve met amazing women from all over the world and have made lifelong friends because of my podcast. I’m grateful for every tough lesson as it’s shaped me into the woman I am today.

In this episode, I share ten valuable lessons that I’ve learned as a podcaster. I hope that you’ll find value in these lessons and apply what fits in your life.

I also had fun recapping twenty of my favorite episodes. Honestly, the list was going to be much longer, but I had to cut it off in the interest of time.

Here are the links to the 20 episodes I mentioned:

108: Taking A Break Gets You Closer to Your Dreams (solo episode)

103: You Can’t Heal What You Can’t Feel w/Shirley Hubbard

98: The Power of Forgiveness w/Emily Hook

89: Live an Extraordinary Life Series: Part 1 – Learn to Trust Yourself (solo episode)

90: Live an Extraordinary Life Series: Part 2 – 3 Ways to React When Life Happens (solo episode)

94: Live an Extraordinary Life Series: Part 3 – Never Give Up on Your Dreams (solo episode)

92: It’s OK to Start Over w/Stacie Walker

88: Find Your Passion in Life w/Lorna Reid

74: Claim the Stage – Get Paid To Speak w/Angela Lussier

72: It’s Never Too Late to Be Great w/Annett Bone

62: Tap into the Power of Yoga w/Teresa Robinson

55: Build Your Dream Biz from Scratch w/Leigh Kellis

51: Escape from the Trap of Trying to Do It All (solo episode)

45: Answer Your Life Calling w/Line Brunet

118: Art of Bouncing Back and Starting Over w/Tiffany Stallings

141: Write the Vision and Make It Plain (solo episode)

125: Don’t Just Dream It, Do It (solo episode)

116: The Power in Saying No (solo episode)

110: Set Yourself Up for Success – Part 1 (solo episode)

111: Set Yourself Up for Success – Part 2 (solo episode)

If you enjoyed this list, I’ll let you in on a little secret. I am working on a project that’s a spinoff of the MWD show. I’m excited to share it with you, but it’s still too early to spill the beans. I’ll share more with you very soon.

As you listen, I hope you hear something that resonates and inspires you. I’d love to hear what you’re thinking. Feel free to leave your thoughts and comments here below the show notes. You can also email me at: Erica@momswithdreams.com.

Thank you for keeping me inspired and helping to make the Moms with Dreams Show a success. I wouldn’t be here without you, and I am so grateful for your love and support. Thank you for listening, for sharing and leaving me reviews. I appreciate you and am honored to be on this journey with you. I look forward to many more years of podcasting and growing with you.

All My Best,

Erica