Find Your Space

I've not been the most prolific blog writer since I started KUPOD back in August 2022, in fact I closed the page, but after spending a little time working on my website, and in light of a few significant changes, I thought it was time to fire it back up.

When I started the business, I knew I wanted to be a professional podcaster/podcast producer but it’s taken me a while to figure a few things out. It’s not easy to get into a space like this and convince people to pay you good money to produce their podcasts. I’ve had to learn a lot, I’ve had to invest in equipment, I’ve had to do a lot for a lower rate or free, just to give myself the opportunity to create content. But that’s okay, in fact, I think it’s essential. I’ll only get to earn what I know I’m worth if those I’m selling to can see/hear it, so I work hard, knowing that it will ultimately pay off, even if it doesn’t immediately.

Getting to the 18 month mark is an achievement, no doubt. I’ve switched locations from Chambers Business Centre, where I was for around 16 months, to 1853 Studios. The move came out of the blue and was really a catalyst to help move me forward. I’d become a bit stuck in the old place, drifting in and out, it felt like work and that’s the last thing I needed! It was a business centre and lacked much in the way of the inspiration, character or community that I need. When I visited 1853 I knew in minutes that’s where I needed to be because it offered all of the above in spades.

I’m a creative person, I have lots of ideas and abilities but it’s easy to forget that about yourself if you’re not putting them into practice. The move woke me up and made me realise that there were other directions to go in. It’s hard to stay focused and motivated when you work alone, so working in a place where everyone is in the same boat is really helpful. Small exchanges with the other artists and creatives in the building really inspire me. It’s also cool as fuck. It’s in another old mill and has the most amazing views. My office / studio feels more like “mine” than the other place and that helps too.

It’s important to notice when you’ve hit a comfort zone and ask yourself “is it time to move on” and even though I was still in the early stages of the business, I knew it was time. My gut always knows best and so does yours. Listen to it.