Taking My Shot by Monique A. J. Smith
Podcasting began more as a reason to assist someone in reaching their goal than having one myself. The person wanted to set the Guinness Book of World Record for having the most extended podcast ever. So, I was asked, would I serve as a guest or a host. I said I have control issues; I will be the host for a 3-hour show where I will select the guests. I chose all women to talk about women’s issues. It went well, but the person did not reach his goal. I was discovered by a publicist looking for potential shows for a Blog Talk Radio Network called “Survival Radio Network.” I was brought on board and became a Nationally known host of a Podcast for Women of Color in Athletics and Sports Business with a following of 1.7 members in a companion Facebook Group called “A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith”. Six years later, I am dialing in to begin my show, but there is no prompt “Your Show will start in 3 minutes." There was a message “There is no show scheduled in