I was invited to go into “The voice”, Barnstaple, a local radio station in North Devon to chat about my blog.
I have been on the radio several times before; when I was campaigning to upgrade my local park (read more about this in my post titled power to the people-battle to upgrade Rock park) and when radio Devon asked me to comment on one of their parenting discussions, so I wasn’t feeling at all nervous this time.
First of all my sister who was pushing my wheelchair and I entered the building by the wrong door but a kind gentleman soon put us right and made me a coffee as we were early.
At 10.15 the appointed time we went into the studio where I sat in front of the microphone.
I asked the D.J. Paul Hopper if I was going to broadcast live, to which he replied,”Yes”.
He asked me a few questions, such as why I blog and what I write about. I think I answered the questions quite well and tried hard not to speak too quickly ( which is something that I am aware that I tend to do).
Afterwards I realised that I had forgotten to mention during the broadcast that as well as writing parenting/child minding tips and advice I also review related products, but it was too late now.
After the interview had finished I asked Paul if he would be kind enough to send me a copy of the recording- here it is:
A few friends and relations told me afterwards that they had listened to the show when it went out and that I did well and sounded great (personally, I don’t like the sound of my own voice).
I would recommend other bloggers to contact their local radio station, as it is a fantastic opportunity to promote your blog.
As always comments/questions are welcome
Karen
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You sounded great and really confident, well done! Thank you for linking up to #ablogginggoodtime 🎉
Thanks so much, as I said I wasn’t nervous, just don’t like the sound of my own voice, but I don’t think anyone does!
Well I agree. I can’t stand my voice!
Wow well done. I’d get so nervous and trip over my own words, I also hate the sound of my own voice. You did really well, I hope it brought you lots of new traffic x
#Thesatsesh
What a great idea! I know what you mean about not liking the sound of our own voice – I’m the same and also I tend to talk too fast too. I’m sure you were a hit. #thesatsesh
Well done, I would never be able to go radio let alone to promote my blog #mondaystumble
Ohh I’m jealous – well done on the promotion! #TTB
What a great tip! I have to figure this one out, while working full time! I used to love to be on the radio or TV for my work! Brilliant, and well done! #MondayStumble xoxo
What a good idea! Like you, I have appeared on the radio a few times, as a ‘parenting expert’ because of my blog, but without actually promoting the blog. Maybe I need to give that a try in future.
Well done you sound like a natural. Like everything it all gets better with practice. I spent years training my clients for media interviews and it is not easy to remember everything when you are “live”. #TweensTeensBeyond
This is brilliant Karen! Go you!!! Great interview. Thanks for sharing with #tweensteensbeyond
Good for you! I’d be nervous. I’m always hesitant to bring up my blog “in real life” but I really should try it more often. Thanks for the inspiration!
~Jess
#ALittleBitOfEverything
What a cool opportunity! Hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing about your experience. 🙂
Ah that’s very exciting but I would definitely be nervous. I also talk too fast so would find that a real struggle. Well done you though it must have been a fab experience thanks for joining us at #familyfun
Great opportunity! Hope you get some readers from it
Thanks for linking up to #BloggerClubUK 🙂
Debbie
Loved the interview, you did a great job. I would have been a lot more nervous than you! Brilliant opportunity for you. Thanks so much for sharing with us at #TweensTeensBeyond
I would be so nervous talking on radio and would probably put on some silly voice then cringe. Well done you for doing it. #triumphanttales
Good for you. What a fabulous idea! I really hope it helps your blog. Thank you for linking up to #TriumphantTales, hope to see you again tomorrow.
Wow that’s amazing and well done for getting that opportunity. I think that I would have been really nervous and spoken far too fast, I did to go that way just when I’m talking about my blog to people face-to-face. I hope that the experience gave your blog lots of promotion and traffic, such a fab thing to do. Thanks for linking up at #fortheloveofBLOG. Claire x