“I wanted to control my own narrative” - A Discussion About Podcasting with Mic Drop Alum Chioma Njoku

179: Are you thinking about starting your podcasting journey? Are you figuring out your purpose and finding where to start? Join Chelsea and Chioma as they talk about how they found their inspiration and purpose, how they fought podfade and creative blocks, and how they connected with podcasting to bring out their inner voice of influence, change, and empowerment.On this week’s episode, Chelsea sits down with Chioma Njoku to discuss: Why it matters - Chioma shares her childhood story and how being empowered financially can make life different Starting point - Finding purpose and overcoming mindset blocks Podfade - Chioma shares how Mic Drop helped her overcome a podcaster’s burnout and seventh-episode death For the better - The changes Chioma has noticed in her career after launching her podcast Your message - How podcasting has helped Chelsea and Chioma find themselves and hone in on their message and purpose Advice for aspiring podcasters - Importance of connecting to someone and building confidence“As you're getting into it, give yourself grace. And to me, focus on a quality episode because that's what people will comment on and acknowledge versus some haphazard rush, not well thought out episode.” - Chioma NjokuWant to launch your own podcast but need a roadmap? Join the FREE 4 Podcaster Archetypes Masterclass Sept. 27th at noon EST (replay available)!CONNECT WITH CHIOMA NJOKU: Instagram: @mindfullychioma) Cheers to Your Prosperity Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0b8FxeKyUgKNZgCIftQC1S Cheers to Your Prosperity Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cheers-to-your-prosperity/id1615700830 Website: www.themindfulbookkeeper.comCONNECT WITH CHELSEA: Website: www.chelseariffe.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseariffe/ 1:1 Podcast Coaching: https://www.chelseariffe.com/1-1-podcast-coaching Enroll in Mic Drop Podcast Launch Course right here!Connect with Chelsea:Grab your Ultimate Pitch Kit! 🪄🪐 Pitch Perfect Fall 2026 Waitlist☄️ SUPERNOVA waitlist: the thinking lab for the deep thinkers, world-builders, and curious visionaries who see futures that don't exist yet. 💻 Website🍿Popcorn Club: Monthly meet-up to debrief TV, movies, and the zeitgeist📜 Footnotes newsletter filled with rabbit holes💌 The Art of the Ask Podcast📱 IG: ⁠@chelseariffe⁠🧵 Threads: @chelseariffeSupport NFNTW: Your donations help cover costs of running the show; you can help fund NFTNW right HERE. If you're unable to donate financially, share it. It all adds up!Want to sponsor NFTNW? Email [email protected] to discuss partnership packages!