Let It Out is a podcast of long-form conversations about anything and everything in the life of a creative person. 

Host Katie Dalebout describes the show as a venue “for sharing [Soft Stories]–the stories that reveal our most tender selves.”

Katie and her guests talk about body image, career transitions, staying inspired, nurturing your artistic self, making connections, and a lot more. The show began in 2013 and now has more than 400 episodes with over 4 million downloads.

In this episode of Podcast Ally, our researcher Emma Katz speaks to Katie about the early days of podcasting, finding her niche, and how she determines if a guest is right for her podcast.

Listen to this conversation to find out how you can join Let It Out as a guest, including:

• [01:41] Katie’s inspiration for creating her podcast Let It Out
• [05:02] How she came to focus on "soft stories" for the show
• [11:02] How Katie creates a safe space for honest conversations
• [29:09] What she looks for in a guest
• [30:20] What makes a pitch stand out to her
• [40:19] Katie's advice for anyone who wants to learn how to start a podcast

And don’t forget to listen to Let it Out before you pitch the show!

You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode at https://podcastally.com/how-to-pitch-let-it-out.