how i started and launched a podcast in 30 days (that now has over 1M!!! listens)

from Hot Mess Habits · host Victoria Harder

if you’ve been wondering how to start a podcast as a beginner, this is exactly how I launched mine in 30 days!!I’m sharing what actually helped me stop overthinking and finally start — without a perfect plan, fancy setup or feeling fully ready.This is a behind-the-scenes, honest chat about starting a podcast from scratch, especially if you struggle with perfectionism or feeling overwhelmed (hellooo fellow adhd multi passionate girlies)MENTIONED:→ My full podcast setup + equipment: https://victoriaharderxo.com/2026/03/24/everything-you-need-to-launch-an-aesthetic-podcast/→ This episodes blog post so you can read through: https://victoriaharderxo.com/2026/03/24/how-to-start-a-podcast-in-30-days/💖 ABOUT THE PODCASTI’m Victoria — a WFH mom, content creator & routine-obsessed type B girly living in British Columbia, Canada.Hot Mess Habits is all about realistic habits, routines, content creation & cozy, everyday lifestyle. We love low-pressure productivity, mom life and building a meaningful lifemusic license: MB01HHDQWNKPKOTLET’S HANG OUT:My Blog: https://victoriaharderxo.com/Substack: https://substack.com/@victoriaharderxo?Instagram: https://instagram.com/victoriaharderxoPodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/hotmesshabitsTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@victoriaharderxoSHOPMY (gift guides, WFH must-haves, mom life faves): https://shopmy.us/shop/victoriaharderxoAmazon Canada storefront: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/leviandvictoria

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