What are the unique roles and collaborative processes behind the production of Movers Mindset podcast episodes?

In our special 50th episode, the Movers Mindset team gets together to discuss what we do, and how far we’ve come. Each team member explains what they do in the team, and how all of our roles fit together. We talk about working remotely, the freedoms and challenges that come with it, and some of the strategies we use to help with that. The team discusses favorite episodes, things we’ve learned, and what each of us has found to be very special about the project.

“The thing that I’m really passionate about is that we have a platform, Movers Mindset is a platform that can give people a voice.” ~ Melissa Way (10:27)

Movers Mindset team members explain how they balance creativity and organization while managing the complexities of remote podcast production.

“There’s something really, really special about when— I don’t know, just the simple fact of somebody being very interested in what someone has to say.” ~ Miguel Chero (11:58)

The conversation explores the inner workings of the Movers Mindset podcast, highlighting the roles and responsibilities of the team members. The team discusses the collaborative process that allows them to manage podcast production remotely, balancing creativity, technical tasks, and the logistics of releasing weekly episodes. They describe how each member’s unique strengths contribute to the overall success of the podcast.

“I handle production. I handle social media. I’m also the ‘no’ to every idea Craig tries to throw at us.” ~ Kristen Swantek (15:25)

Topics such as remote work challenges, the importance of guest relations, and the structured workflows that keep the project organized are examined. The team reflects on their passion for storytelling and their commitment to providing a platform for voices that may not otherwise be heard. Additionally, the group shares anecdotes about the joys and occasional chaos involved in producing the podcast.

Takeaways

Creating episodes in advance — The team often works two to three months ahead of the release schedule.

Collaborative remote work — Weekly meetings and consistent communication help keep the remote team aligned.

Role specialization — Each member focuses on different aspects such as editing, social media, guest management, and production.

Platform for voices — Movers Mindset provides a space for lesser-known individuals to share their insights alongside more prominent figures.

Structured workflows — The podcast production process follows a structured path with numerous checkpoints and collaboration steps.

Emphasis on storytelling — The passion for storytelling and listening to people’s experiences drives the podcast’s success.

Dynamic problem solving — The team adapts quickly to unexpected issues, often relying on each other to solve problems creatively.

Resources

Basecamp — Project management tool used by the Movers Mindset team to coordinate tasks and projects.

Overcast — Podcast player referenced for listening to episodes.

(Written with help from Chat-GPT.)

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— Hello👋 I’m Craig Constantine.

In the Movers Mindset podcast, I talk with movement enthusiasts to learn who they are, what they do, and why they do it. I’m interested in the nature and philosophy of movement and in exploring themes like independence, self-direction, and human excellence. My interests color each conversation and provide some structure to Movers Mindset. But since I like to take the scenic route, every conversation ends up going somewhere unique.

The purpose of Movers Mindset is to create and share great conversations with movement enthusiasts. Each conversation feeds my insatiable curiosity, but I share them to turn on a light for someone else, to inspire them, or to give them their next question.

I appreciate your time and attention, and I don’t take it for granted.

— Thank you!

My personal mission is creating better conversations to spread understanding and compassion. And Movers Mindset is one of the things I do in service of my mission. Drop by https://craigconstantine.com/ for my weekly email, my other podcasts, writing and more.

The Movers Mindset project grew from conversations I started having as part of my personal journey rediscovering movement. The project started late in 2015, and it was initially simply a web site that shared others’ writing. The project grew, and in 2017 I started the podcast. I’ve worked extremely hard, but none of this would have been possible without so much help from so many people.

Thanks for listening!

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