Ashley Grant Marks Six Years of 'Bloggy Friends Show' Podcast

Ashley Grant is marking the sixth anniversary of her podcast, the 'Bloggy Friends Show,' which she launched on April 1, 2020.

The concept for a podcast first occurred to Grant in 2016, but it took four years to overcome her hesitation and pursue the idea. Her interest was reignited when GoDaddy commissioned her to write an article about podcasting. To gain practical knowledge, Grant attended Podcast Movement 2019. Upon her return, she authored a guide on the topic, which led to collaboration with the RSS.com team, including co-founders Alberto Betella and Ben Richardson, and their Marketing Director Brian Jensen.

Grant, who began as a print journalist in 2007 and a blogger in 2009, saw podcasting as a natural progression in the evolving media landscape. Beyond 'Bloggy Friends Show,' she has hosted numerous interviews, written about podcasting, and co-hosted 'Podcasting 101 for RSS.com' for two years. Last year, she launched a second podcast, 'More Movement Please,' focused on fitness, which has now reached over 50 episodes.

Looking ahead, Grant plans to launch a new show later this year and is developing other audio projects. She emphasizes that perfection is not a prerequisite for starting and shares advice on creating podcasts with minimal resources, including recording from her car. Grant expressed gratitude to her supporters and listeners, encouraging others to begin their own podcasting endeavors.