{"podcast":{"title":"Your Mic","slug":"your-mic-7101940","podcast_index_feed_id":7101940,"rss_url":"https://rss2.flightcast.com/q7otz5az4cbsmscjr8nrx3p4.xml","website_url":"https://freddycruz.link/podcast","image_url":"https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/nwqf3jm6ybzp0kvu8ya1h0hc/01KHYK75FSYRP5VXF9Q2Q5JK4E/ym_2026_cover_profile_pic.jpg","author":"Freddy Cruz","episode_count":124,"summary":"Your Mic is the podcast about podcasting for new, stuck, and almost‑quit hosts. Hosted by Speke Podcasting founder and 25‑year broadcast vet Freddy Cruz, it blends hard‑earned lessons, failures, and irreverent stories with sharp tactics you can actually use. Listen on your favorite podcast app!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-mic-7101940"},"episode":{"title":"The Power of Confidence: Pop Star Anna Storm’s Creator Mindset","slug":"the-power-of-confidence-pop-star-anna-storm-s-creator-mindset","published_at":"2026-05-30T14:46:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-mic-7101940/the-power-of-confidence-pop-star-anna-storm-s-creator-mindset","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-mic-7101940","url":"https://episode.flightcast.com/ygav4js8e0k1t8f4t5zy3xlm.mp3","audio_url":"https://episode.flightcast.com/ygav4js8e0k1t8f4t5zy3xlm.mp3","summary":"Download free Speke resources: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/freeresources Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-mic/id1777171203 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PQNHuqxIVhkLfjGYuWcxl Pop star Anna Storm joins the pod to share powerful lessons on confidence, creativity, and perseverance. A creator at heart, Anna dives into the importance of remembering why you started your journey and how to maintain the courage to keep shooting your shot. Plus, she reveals the unforgettable advice her dad gave her about quitting—words that will resonate with creators and podcasters alike. Be sure to share the show with fellow creators and subscribe to never miss an episode packed with insights from the world of creators. Key Takeaways 1. Anna Storm emphasizes that confidence is a creator’s biggest asset. Whether you’re a music artist or a new podcaster, everything starts with believing in yourself. Without self-belief, the fear of rejection will hold you back from reaching out, creating, and putting your work into the world. 2. Rejection is inevitable, but Anna highlights that fearing rejection prevents progress. Instead, creators should keep trying, keep connecting, and accept that for every no, there will be a yes. It is essential to not let fear define your actions or dampen your creative pursuits. 3. Inspired by lessons from her late father—who instilled the mindset of not knowing what “quit” means—Anna discusses how real failure only happens if you give up. Pushing past setbacks is a universal principle for anyone building something meaningful, whether it’s a podcast, business, or music career. 4. Anna’s collaboration with Petey Pablo, born from a simple TikTok connection, is a testament to the new ways independent creators can w…","meta_description":"Download free Speke resources: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/freeresources Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-mic/id17…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":907,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/your-mic-7101940/episodes/the-power-of-confidence-pop-star-anna-storm-s-creator-mindset/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-mic-7101940/the-power-of-confidence-pop-star-anna-storm-s-creator-mindset.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}