Building Global Friendships With Every Podcast Episode — Lucinda Sage-Midgorden | Ep 64

If you’ve ever wondered how someone can keep a podcast going for five years—solo, at that!—this episode is for you. Lucinda Sage-Midgorden brought her lifelong love of stories and her experience as a theater teacher right into podcasting, and in our chat she opens up about everything from her workflow to growing her shows without a team. Tune in and you’ll pick up:How Lucinda manages her entire process— from finding and preparing guests, to editing her own audio, to handling uploads—without a manager or assistant.Why she deliberately keeps things simple (like only using static images on YouTube) and how this helps her produce consistently without burning out.Insights on how podcasting continues to help her connect with people around the world and keep learning in retirement.If you want honest, real talk on keeping a show sustainable, balancing costs, and finding joy in the process—not the numbers—you’ll definitely get something out of this one. Plus, you might be inspired to keep your podcast as human as possible.Connect With Lucinda Sage-MidgordenWebsite: https://sagewoman.life/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucinda-sage-midgordenIf My Podcast Story speaks to you, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a review helps more people discover the stories shared here. Your support truly means a lot.There’s more to every story than what you hear on the episode. Join the My Podcast Story newsletter to receive thoughtful takeaways, episode extras, and personal notes that don’t make it into the show. It’s a quiet way to stay inspired between listens.Sign up here: https://mypodcaststory.com/joinIf the stories you hear on My Podcast Story bring you inspiration, clarity, or simply a moment of connection, consider supporting the podcast by buying me a coffee. Every contribution helps me continue sharing the journeys of podcasters from around the world.Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/wisdomhqWant to be a guest on My Podcast Story? Send Wisdom Okonkwo a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/mypodcaststoryChapters00:00 Growing Up with Classic Movies01:02 Meet Lucinda and Her Podcast02:21 How Old Is Story Power?03:12 Why Lucinda Started Podcasting05:05 Running a Solo Podcast Operation06:13 Lucinda’s Podcasting Workflow08:52 How Much the Podcast Costs10:19 Creative Roles and Guest Prep11:08 YouTube, Video, and Makeup Choices13:29 The ‘I’m Booked’ Sign Story13:41 Starting Out—Tech and Early Challenges15:20 Editing Styles Then and Now16:32 How Podcasting Changed Lucinda17:46 Meeting People Around the World18:14 Classic Cinema with the Sage Sisters22:18 The Power of Story in Classic Films25:20 Character Versus Action in Movies29:29 Movie Writing Now Versus Then31:00 Future Episode Ideas and Guests32:38 Solo Episodes and Emergencies34:36 Podcast Performance and Reviews36:04 The Heart Behind the Podcast37:38 From Teaching to Podcasting38:30 Is the Podcast Project Working?39:45 How Lucinda Finds Guests40:27 Overcoming Tech Fears41:43 Social Media Promotion Strategy43:10 Patreon Community and Support45:29 Production Workflow and Show Notes46:46 Positive Feedback and Guest Experiences48:18 Lucinda’s Podcast as a Retirement Project49:28 Teaching in Unique School Environments50:15 Anyone Can Start a Podcast50:42 Lucinda’s Words of Wisdom52:23 Where to Find Lucinda Online53:37 July Podcast Anniversary Plans55:24 Wrapping Up the Episode