
Behind the Mic · 2024-01-04
Journey into Podcasting In Arjun Sundararajan's talk show, he initiated discussion with Kira Dorrian about her journey into podcasting. Kira, a voice actor by profession journeyed into the podcasting world because she was unsure about the longevity of her voice-acting career and wanted to prepare for an alternate career in mental health. This led to her first podcast show, 'Raising Adults', she created with her doula friend focusing on the aspect of positive parenting and emotional intelligence for kids. However, this novices' journey was not a typical one, yet it was centered on themes significant for creators in the field of content creation, especially for show hosts. This story of an artist's transition to a new medium holds a pivotal place in ‘Journey into Podcasting’. Key Skills to Adapt to Different Topics Adapting to different topics became a crucial skill for Kira in her journey as a podcast host. Arjun and Kira highlighted how 'not knowing it all' can sometimes be an asset, as it allows room for curiosity and learning. Kira indicated that one of the keys to being a good host was her innate curiosity and the joy of not knowing.