🌴154. What did you obsess over at 13?

Today’s episode is a fun personal reflection—and a bit of a public declaration.

I was talking to mates about the kind of work that really lights us up. For me, it’s this—talking into a microphone. Podcasting. Sharing ideas. Creating connection through voice.

What’s funny is that I just made the connection to my teenage obsession with radio—specifically, B105’s Hot 30 Countdown with Stuy and Zoe. My best friend Andrea and I were on air at least 3–5 nights a week (shoutout segment, anyone?). I even won a national treasure hunt and flew to Sydney thanks to that show.

All this time, I’ve been podcasting and building a business off the back of it without realizing—I’ve basically been doing the grown-up version of what 13-year-old me loved most.

In this episode:

• I share my Hot 30 radio obsession (and how it landed me a gold sovereign)
• Why podcasting feels effortless—and how it helps me build trust at scale
• How organizations can use private podcasts to onboard, engage, and connect
• My public challenge: Should I try to get a regular radio segment?

And for you? I leave you with this question:

What did you love doing as a kid—and are there clues there for your next move?

Thanks for tuning in—literally—and I’ll speak to you tomorrow.

—Leanne

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