learn to ask for help

I’m making some headway on this goal, though I still wouldn’t say I’m comfortable or confident about it. I recently asked my audience and peers to nominate The Chillcast with Anji Bee for the People’s Choice Podcast Awards, and lo-and-behold, I’m now in the running! It feels good.

I also befriended a fan, Chel Pixie, who’s been a great support. She set up a Ning Anji Bee Fansite and has put me in touch with many other helpful people in my field. I’m trying to return the favor by setting up a Chipin page asking for funds to bring her out to the Portable Media Expo this September (hopefully to see me win above mentioned award, with a whole lot of luck…)

i have to admit that i’ve been embarrassed to broadcast this issue to the internet, but i guess that just shows how hard it is for me to be vulnerable to people… i think i’m making baby steps towards growing comfortable asking for help.

i called a friend at work today asking him to look into a few things for me and it felt good. i also asked him to check out my new lovely ladies show and told him i’m looking for sponsors.

lately i’ve been asking my audience for support here and there, too, whether it’s recommending my shows to their friends, coming to comment on an episode, or subscribing, so… i know every podcaster should do that automatically without hesitation, but i never ask anyone to vote for me any of that hard core promo stuff because i would just feel too awkward. i don’t know why.