You ever look around and feel like every podcast Instagram page is a copy-paste of the same exact thing?
π A grainy mic selfie.
π§ A recycled quote with no context.
π️ “New episode out now! Link in bio!” (We get it.)
It’s like we all showed up to the party in the same outfit—but nobody’s dancing different.
Here’s the truth that might set you free:
Not posting like every other show? That’s your superpower.
π§♂️ Just Because It’s Popular Doesn’t Mean It’s Purposeful
Let me put it like this:
If everybody thought it was cool to drive without a seatbelt, would you do it?
Nah.
So why ride shotgun with every trend that’s got zero direction?
Some people ride trends.
Others? Make ‘em.
Your show? It’s got a soul. A voice. A why.
So stop watering it down with cookie-cutter content just to fit in with the noise.
You weren’t made to blend in—you were built to stand out.
π What Happens When You Copy Everyone Else?
You might get likes.
You might even get some fake momentum.
But here’s the catch:
You become forgettable.
Replaceable.
Just another voice in the sea of "meh."
You don’t want that. You want the listener who binge-listens. The one who feels like they just found a hidden gem. The one who sends it to their friend and says:
“Yo, this is different. This is real.”
π Be Consistent, Not Cloned
You don’t need 10 posts a day.
You need 1 message that hits like a heartbeat.
Your story? Post that.
Your behind-the-scenes process? Let us in.
Your guests dropping real gems? Clip that moment of silence right after the truth lands.
That awkward pause? That "dang, I felt that" face? That’s gold.
Because real isn’t polished. It’s raw.
And that’s what resonates.
π― Do What Works for You
Forget what the "experts" say you have to do.
Do what aligns with your vision. Your tone. Your people.
Some shows post every day.
Others drop once a week and move hearts like sermons.
There’s no one-size-fits-all to legacy.
Just alignment.
π§ Remember This:
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Trends fade.
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Real lasts.
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Copycats chase attention.
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Originals command it.
So next time you feel like you’re not doing enough because your page doesn’t look like the “Top 10 Podcast Pages” list... smile.
You’re not missing out.
You’re standing up.
You’re building your own lane.
And when you own your lane, the right people will find you—and follow.
Now go post something that actually sounds like you.
Not the version they expect—
The one they’ll never forget.
Stay real.
#Stayfocused.
— Shemaiah
