We continue our monthly feature for The Redbud Hyphen. Redbud President, Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, will be hosting conversations with writers, agents, editors and publishers about the intersection of culture, faith and writing. We hope you will enjoy listening in on these conversations and learning alongside us.
In this episode host Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young welcomes podcast coach Heidy de la Cruz to discuss the transformative power of podcasting, particularly in sharing immigrant stories and empowering others through coaching. Heidy shares her journey into podcasting, the impact of her faith on her work, and how she uses her platform to celebrate diverse narratives. The conversation also explores the intersection of podcasting and publishing, highlighting how authors can leverage podcasts to promote their work.
Takeaways
The Redbud Writers Guild aims to support Christian women writers.
Heidy is in a transformative season focusing on health and family.
Heidy's podcast highlights immigrant stories without delving into politics.
The journey to podcasting can be filled with challenges and opportunities.
Heidy's podcast won an award, fulfilling a goal she set.
Podcasting serves as a powerful marketing tool for authors.
Heidy offers coaching to help aspiring podcasters navigate the process.
Faith plays a crucial role in Heidy's creative endeavors.
Sharing stories can foster empathy and understanding in communities.
The podcasting landscape is evolving and offers new avenues for writers.
Share any takeaways or encouragement from this episode in the comments.
More about Heidy
Heidy De La Cruz is a podcaster, certified podcast coach, and writer. She hosts the weekly personal development newsletter, Into My Thoughts, on Substack, where she shares life experiences with life lessons, book reviews, and opinion pieces. Heidy is the host of the award-nominated podcast The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants, where immigrants share their journey of coming to the United States. She also coaches business owners who wish to launch their podcasts with her six-week coaching program. In her free time, Heidy enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and making memories with her family.
Find Heidy here: https://heidydelacruz.com/
Listen to her podcast here:
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