E. 019 - Balancing Creativity and Sustainability in Podcasting with Moses Kabandana

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The Podcaster's Journey

Society & Culture


Episode Summary:

Welcome to The Podcaster’s Journey! In this episode, Kaleb is joined by podcasting educator and content creator Moses Kabandana to explore how podcasters can build sustainable workflows and avoid burnout. Moses shares his journey from content creation to podcasting and reveals the systems and strategies that have helped him maintain consistency over time. This episode is packed with actionable tips for reducing friction, balancing creativity with practicality, and focusing on long-term success.


Key Points & Highlights:

• The role of planning in podcasting longevity

• Reducing friction in podcast production to make the process easier

• Tips for taking intentional breaks to avoid burnout

• Moses’s inspiring journey from content creator to podcasting educator

• How to build sustainable workflows that keep you consistent


Episode Timestamps:

0:03 - Relating to the Challenge of Podcast Consistency

0:32 - Episode Introduction and Focus on Sustainability

1:02 - Guest Introduction: Moses Cabandana and His Journey

2:37 - Beginning the Interview with Moses

3:06 - Moses on Traveling in Rishikesh, India

3:31 - Discussing Travel and Cultural Exploration

5:01 - Moses’s Shift to Remote Work and Full-Time Traveling

5:57 - Highlights of 2024 Travels Across Continents

7:25 - Kaleb Reflects on His Limited Travel Experiences

9:31 - Transition to Podcast Sustainability Conversation

10:01 - Moses’s Early Beginnings and Introduction to Technology

10:59 - Moses’s Journey into Podcasting

12:27 - Evolving Focus of Moses’s Podcast Content

13:25 - The Importance of Stories in Podcasting

14:48 - Key Moments Leading to Moses’s Podcast Journey

15:39 - Moses’s Early Content Creation on YouTube and Vine

17:34 - The Evolution of Podcasting and Video Content

18:39 - Creative Challenges with Vine’s Short Format

21:21 - Balancing Creativity and Sustainability in Podcasting

21:50 - Finding a Unique Podcast Perspective and Focus

23:15 - Exploring Refugee Stories as a Podcast Niche

24:39 - Kaleb Reflects on the Power of Storytelling

26:33 - Moses on Learning to Listen as a Podcaster

28:26 - The Journey of Becoming a Better Listener

30:23 - Memorable Podcast Episodes and Conversations

32:45 - Kaleb’s Most Impactful Podcast Conversation So Far

34:37 - Introducing Cabandana Academy and Its Origins

36:02 - Empowering Podcasters Through Education

37:59 - Moses’s Vision for Sustainable Podcasting

39:21 - The Core Mission of Cabandana Academy

42:11 - Reducing Friction in Podcasting for Longevity

46:05 - Planning: A Key to Avoiding Podfade

49:28 - Personal Lessons from Burnout in Podcasting

51:50 - Creating Systems for Podcast Sustainability

55:17 - The Importance of Taking Breaks in Podcasting

57:38 - Overcoming the Fear of Taking Breaks

58:36 - Moses’s Struggles with Editing Burnout

1:00:29 - Case Study on Benefits of Taking a Podcast Break

1:03:53 - Communicating Breaks with Your Audience

1:06:12 - Prioritizing Long-Term Goals Over Short-Term Consistency

1:09:27 - The Podcaster’s Journey: Learning from Burnout

1:13:32 - Balancing Creativity and Systems for Sustainability

1:17:24 - What’s Next for Cabandana Academy

1:20:50 - The Value of Slowing Down During Growth

1:23:13 - Call to Action: Just Start Recording Your Podcast

1:24:33 - Where to Find Moses’s Podcast and Resources

1:26:37 - Closing Thoughts on Sustainability in Podcasting


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Resources Mentioned:

• The Moses Kandaba Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMosesKabandanaPodcast/videos

• Moses's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kabandanamoses/

• The Podcaster’s Journey Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepodcastersjourney


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Let us know in the comments: What’s one system or workflow that has made your podcasting journey easier?


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Podcast Video Version: https://youtu.be/RvROlqtFNM4