Grief doesn’t send a calendar invite. In this episode, I’m coming to you raw and vulnerable, sharing a deeply personal journey through one of the hardest seasons of my life. Over the past four months, I lost two of my grandparents—one just a week ago. Through these losses, I learned the real power of building a business and a podcast that supports your life when life asks you to pause.

I'm not here today with a polished plan or the perfect message. I’m here as a reminder that being prepared doesn’t mean being perfect—it means creating space for life to happen.

Here’s what I want you to take away:

1. Why every creator and entrepreneur needs an episode bank—and how to start yours.
2. How to prepare your content strategy for unexpected life events.
3. What it really means to build a business (and podcast) that honors life, not just hustle.

Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com, plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast.

Podcast Resources:

151: Dropping Everything & Finding My Why

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What if the best content that you could share this week already exists? In today’s episode, I’m featuring my interview on The Modern Editor Podcast, hosted by my client Tara Whitaker. Tara and I share our insight into what it’s like to be a podcast guest, plus how you can make the most out of your guest appearances.

This episode originally aired on episode 49 of The Modern Editor Podcast.

Today's episode is brought to you by Mic Check Society, our community for podcasters who are looking to take their podcast from good to great. Come join us for educational trainings, a private member's only community, and monthly calls! Get $10 off per month with code PODCAST at micchecksociety.com.

Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com, plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast.

Find It Quickly:

Are Podcasts Still Relevant in 2025? (1:39)

The Power of Borrowing Someone Else’s Mic (11:22)

How to Pitch Yourself as a Podcast Guest (13:41)

The Key to Finding the Right Podcasts to Pitch Yourself to as a Guest (19:23)

Pitch Yourself With Clear Goals in Mind (28:19)

Where to Find New Podcasts (36:28)

What to Do After You Appear on a Podcast (40:28)

Ready For More Podcast Training? (48:18)

Podcast Resources:

Tara Whitaker Instagram: instagram.com/taramqwhitaker

The Modern Editor Podcast: tarawhitaker.com/podcast

The Modern Editor Episode 49 with Haylee Gaffin: tarawhitaker.com/episode-49

Mic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcs

Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin

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You don’t have to do it all to build a successful business. In today’s episode, I’m flipping the mic to some incredible women who’ve mastered the art of outsourcing—because staying creative, consistent, and balanced in your business doesn't happen alone.

You’ll hear from five inspiring podcasters—Stephanie Deininger, Jennifer Griffith, Bree Pair, Ali Haney, and Tara Whitaker—who share how outsourcing their podcast production to my team at Gaffin Creative has given them back their time, energy, and clarity.

Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com, plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast.

Find it Quickly:

Stephanie Deininger of Organize and Cherish (1:23)

Jennifer Griffith of About Your Mother (3:00)

Bree Pair of Thrive Podcast for Content Creators (3:59)

Ali Haney of Brand & Market (6:05)

Tara Whitaker of The Modern Editor (7:46)

Meet the Podcasters:

Stephanie Deininger: instagram.com/theorganizedflamingo

Organize and Cherish: theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

Jennifer Griffith: instagram.com/byjennifergriffith

About Your Mother: byjennifergriffith.com/podcasts/welcome-to-about-your-mother

Bree Pair: instagram.com/thrivetogetherblog

Thrive Podcast for Content Creators: thrivetogether.blog/podcast

Ali Haney: instagram.com/brandandmarket.co

Brand & Market: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brand-market-podcast

Tara Whitaker: instagram.com/taramqwhitaker

The Modern Editor: tarawhitaker.com/podcast

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