Journalism Secrets for High-Impact Podcast Interviews with Tanya Targett Camacho

Do your interviews feel repetitive or shallow? Most podcasters jump straight into the interview format without any formal training in journalism, leading to cookie-cutter episodes that fail to stand out in a crowded market. This lack of interview strategy often results in missed opportunities for deep emotional connections and long-term listener engagement. In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, Alesia sits down with former investigative journalist and award-winning storyteller Tanya Targett Camacho. They discuss how to move beyond the surface-level "journalist" role and become a master interviewer who can sit in silence, ask intentional questions, and create an experience that is truly unique for your listeners. If you’re tired of asking the same questions as everyone else and want to learn how to uncover the powerful, untold stories within your guests, this episode is for you. This week, episode 262 of Podcasting Unlocked is about journalism secrets for high-impact podcast interviews! Often called the “Media Darling,” Tanya Targett Camacho is an award-winning former investigative journalist turned video storytelling strategist for female entrepreneurs. Known for her fearless approach to uncovering golden soundbites, Tanya has helped women in 12 countries turn interviews into binge-worthy content — generating $7.4M+ in free publicity and features in The New York Times, Forbes, HuffPost, CNN, BBC, and FOX. In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, Tanya Targett Camacho is sharing the importance of listening to the answers your interviewees give you and actionable steps you can take right now to go deeper in your podcast interviews. Tanya and I also chat about the following: Why sitting in silence is often the most powerful tool in an interviewer's toolkit.The importance of focusing on what your listeners need to hear, not what makes your guest look perfect.Using intentional questions to uncover the "why" behind the guest's experiences, transforming a simple Q&A into a high-impact storytelling session.Harnessing the power of hope to leave your listeners feeling empowered.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Podcasting Unlocked at https://galatimedia.com/podcasting-unlocked/ CONNECT WITH TANYA TARGETT CAMACHO:LinkedInInstagramWebsiteCONNECT WITH ALESIA GALATI:InstagramLinkedInWork with Galati Media! Work with Alesia 1:1LINKS MENTIONED:Ep. 252: The Future of Podcasting in 2026Ep 155: Creating Conversations Your Guests are Proud to Share with Mai-kee TsangFree Download: 15 Ways to Improve Your Podcast Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective.