The MindShift of Podcasting: My Lessons from Two Years of Impact with Dave Campbell

Fatima Bey The MindShifter returns to the How To Podcast series with Dave Campbell for a powerful, transparent conversation about what truly makes a podcast thrive. After two years of consistent weekly episodes, Fatima breaks down the systems she built, the mistakes she stopped making, and the mindset shifts that helped her podcast rank on top global lists. This episode dives deep into purpose, impact, workflow, guest selection, hard conversations, and why your podcast needs real gas in the tank if you want to last.

Dave and Fatima talk about what most podcasters get wrong, why so many quit before episode 50, how to navigate difficult topics with care, and the value of building your podcast home on your own website. If you want to grow a podcast with purpose, clarity, and longevity, this conversation will shift how you think about your entire approach.

Chapters

00:00 — Opening Music and Introduction

00:12 — Fatima’s Return to the How To Podcast Series

00:41 — Dave Campbell on Fatima’s Impact and Website

02:15 — Two Years of Podcasting: What Fatima Has Learned

03:23 — Hitting Top Podcast Lists and Staying Consistent

05:14 — Why Most Podcasters Quit Before Episode 50

07:14 — Quality Over Perfection and Recording Challenges

09:23 — Fatima’s True Why: Impact Over Impressing People

12:40 — Finding Your Gas: The Real Motivation Behind a Podcast

14:25 — Tackling Hard Topics and Offering Value

17:46 — Micro-Topics, Mental Health, and Serving Teens Worldwide

19:16 — Systems, Workflows, and the Power of Streamlined Onboarding

25:26 — The Hot Dog Stand Principle for Vetting Guests

38:10 — Paid Awards vs. Real Recognition

40:15 — Why Fatima Built Her Podcast Home on Her Website

Takeaways

• Impact matters more than numbers in podcasting.
• Consistency is the most important habit you can build.
• Knowing your purpose guides everything you create.
• Hard conversations open doors to meaningful change.
• Systems and workflows make podcasting sustainable.
• The Hot Dog Stand Principle helps you protect your audience.
• A strong website can elevate your podcast presence.
• Real recognition is earned through value, not payments.
• Offering nutrients instead of noise sets your show apart.
• A great podcast grows through continual evolution.

Sound Bites

"Your podcast needs gas to drive."

"I talk about real serious stuff."

"Your podcast is a restaurant."

Featured Host

Dave Campbell — How To Podcast Series

https://howtopodcast.ca/

Thank you for listening.

Original Air Date: October, 27, 2025

Conversations that shift your thinking so you can shift your future.

👉 One-on-one coaching for clarity and inner growth:

FatimaBey.com/mindshift-coaching

👉 The MindShifter Audio Blog for deep reflection:

FatimaBey.com/audioblog

👉 MindShift Digital for identity-based business strategy:

FatimaBey.com/mindshift-digital

👉 Media, speaking, and collaborations:

FatimaBey.com/media

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