Rethinking Reality and Breaking Boxes Through Podcast Life — Siquoyia Blue | Ep 81

If you’re looking for inspiration as a podcaster or creator, this episode is for you. I sat down with Siquoyia Blue, host of the Blue Alchemist Podcast, to take a real look at how she’s built her show layer by layer over the past six years—all while balancing a career in tech, making music, and launching creative projects. We get into practical podcasting routines, the ups and downs of consistency, and why it’s okay to start imperfectly and get better as you go.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Siquoyia uses solo and guest episodes to challenge perspectives and keep her listeners engagedThe exact recording tools and workflows she swears by (hint: you don’t need to spend a fortune to sound great)Honest thoughts on downloads, growing a small but loyal audience, and why numbers aren’t everythingIf you’re wondering how to stay motivated, how to juggle all the hats, or you just want a fun, down-to-earth conversation on building a podcast that actually fits your life, you’ll find a lot to relate to here.Connect with Siquoyia BlueWebsite: https://siquoyiablue.komi.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siquoyia/If 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 Meet Siquoyia Blue & Her Podcast00:01 Explaining The Podcast Simply00:02 Challenging Perspectives and Reality00:03 Breaking Down Recent Episodes00:04 Podcast Journey: Six Years In00:05 Podcast Celebration Plans00:06 Consistency and Maintaining Motivation00:07 Siquoyia’s Upcoming Podcast Episode00:08 From Music to Podcasting00:09 Building Confidence and Skills00:10 Looking Back at First Episodes00:11 Solo Shows vs. Guest Episodes00:12 Audio vs. Video: What Works00:13 Podcasting Tools and Workflow00:14 Monetization & Download Numbers00:16 The Value of Building an Audience00:17 Siquoyia’s Full-Time Tech Job00:18 Personal Branding through Podcasting00:20 Experiences That Inspire The Show00:21 The Ease of Modern Podcasting00:23 Advice For New Podcasters00:24 Podcasting for Fun and Growth00:25 Being Comfortable With Old Work00:28 Meeting Diverse People Through Podcasting00:29 Podcasting vs. Other Content Creation00:30 Future Podcast Plans & More Merch00:31 Audio-Only for Solo Episodes00:33 Considering Video for Solos00:34 Embracing the Podcast as a Hobby00:36 The “What Do You Do?” Question00:41 Podcasting for Experience, Not Just Money00:43 Building Connections & Getting Guests00:46 Dream Guests and Manifesting Big Interviews00:49 Books, Authors, and Future Inspiration00:50 Where to Find Siquoyia Blue00:51 Final Thoughts and Sign-off