Starting a Podcast That Makes a Real Impact | Bethany Hawkins & Sharoline Galva | Chatting Over Chowder

Bethany Hawkins and Sharoline Galva have built more than a podcast. They’ve built a platform for joy, connection, and change. As the powerhouse duo behind Crackers & Soup and co-hosts of the award-winning Chatting Over Chowder podcast, they’ve found a way to create meaningful work that’s also a lot of fun. From launching a production company to curating a team that shares their values, Bethany and Sharoline talk about what it means to lead with purpose, choose projects that matter, and make space for grace while holding high standards. Along the way, we get real about entrepreneurship, creative freedom, and why “no” is never the end of the conversation. Chapters: 00:00 Building a podcast with purpose 01:10 Meet Bethany Hawkins and Sharoline Galva 03:00 The origin of Crackers & Soup 05:15 Launching Chatting Over Chowder 07:00 Why they hire for values first 09:20 Lessons from She Podcasts Live 11:00 How to grow a podcast production company 13:15 Choosing clients that align with your vision 15:00 Balancing fun with high standards 17:30 Creating impact through podcasting 19:45 Saying yes to opportunities that feel right 21:15 Overcoming challenges as female entrepreneurs 23:30 Making space for rest and creativity 25:00 Advice for aspiring podcasters The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices