The Podcast Is Back: Why I’m Ditching the Polished Version

Welcome back to the Introvertpreneur podcast! I’m Tara Reid, and after what feels like ages of having “bring the podcast back” on my to-do list, it’s finally happening. But this isn’t just a simple podcast relaunch: it’s a new chapter with a fresh approach.

For a long time, I felt like I had to make each episode sound perfect: heavy editing, polished intros and outros, no “ums” or awkward pauses. 

The truth? That process started to feel exhausting and a little too far from how I actually wanted to show up. Perfectionism can be a sneaky roadblock, and in my case, it kept me from publishing episodes consistently and enjoying the process.

So this time, I’m doing things differently.

I’m letting go of the overproduction and leaning into the imperfect, human side of podcasting. Expect minimal editing, no flashy production, and more of me — as I really am.

Here’s what’s changing (and what’s staying):

• More solo episodes – Just me, my microphone, and the honest thoughts, strategies, and behind-the-scenes moments I want to share with you.
• Shorter, snappier conversations – Most episodes will be around 10 minutes, with the occasional longer deep dive when it’s needed.
• Real talk about business – From evergreen marketing strategies to what’s working (and what’s not) in the online space right now.
• Amazing guests – I’ll still bring on inspiring entrepreneurs to share their stories, but I’m making more space for my own voice too.

If you’re new to Introvertpreneur, there’s already a full archive of evergreen, organic marketing tips you can binge anytime. These past episodes are still incredibly relevant if you want to market your business without the hustle or burnout.

And here’s the best part: this will be a weekly podcast again! Every Thursday, you can tune in for a new episode designed to give you sustainable, actionable ideas you can actually use in your own business.

I want this podcast to feel like a conversation between friends. No pressure, no performance, just honest discussions about what it’s really like to run a business as an introvert. And I’d love for you to be part of it. If there’s a topic you’d love me to cover, send me an email. I read every single one.

Thanks so much for being here and for listening… whether this is your very first episode or you’ve been with me since the beginning. I’m so excited for what’s ahead!

If you enjoyed this episode, I invite you to drop a five-star rating + review with your biggest takeaway, so that other introverts can find this podcast for guidance and support through their introvert entrepreneur journey!

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