FAQ
How do I submit my story?
To submit your story, please fill out our interest form above. Once you do, we’ll be in touch with more details.
After you submit the interest form, you'll email an audio/voice memo with a recording of your story. If you have headphones with a built-in mic, we suggest using them while you're recording your story.
If you don't want your voice on the podcast, that's okay too! In that case, you'll email a typed copy of your story for us to read for the episode.
What format should my story be in?
Your stories can be in any format of your choosing. Some ideas are a poem, song, letter, short story, blog post . . the choice is yours!
Please keep your story between 10 and 15 minutes.
If you are submitting your story to be read during the episode, a good rule of thumb is to keep it to 3 typed pages maximum. Also, please time yourself reading your story out loud to make sure it's within the 10-15 minute time frame.
Can I promote my product, course or blog with my story?
While we recognize that products, courses, and blogs develop as we step into our authentic selves, this series is not meant to be a platform to promote your business but rather a space to share your story, step into your vulnerability, and build a greater sense of community. The focus of your segment should be on the story rather than on what you offer or sell. We are happy to include more information and share about your product, blog, podcast, social media accounts, or course in the show notes for the episode, but we will not include any major promotion in the actual audio for the episode.
For example, you can discuss how your journey led you to write your book, start your blog, your podcast, social media accounts, or create your course, but the focus of your story shouldn't be on how many products you offer, how much you charge for your offerings, or where we can purchase your product or visit your blog. We don't want anything to distract from the stories that are being shared. Thank you for your understanding!
Can my story stay anonymous?
Yes, absolutely! If you'd like your story to stay anonymous just let us know in the interest form above.
In addition to my story, what else do I need to submit?
We also ask for a good photo, a bio, and your social media and contact information to include in the episode’s promotion.
We’d love to tag you in our Instagram, Twitter and Facebook promotions on the day of the episode!
When will the episodes air?
A new episode will air every week on Monday and Thursday. One story will be featured in each episode.
How do you determine which stories are included?
We're looking for stories of truth, vulnerability, bravery, and joy. But, we want to make sure that the stories we air align with the core, message, and theme of Seek The Joy Podcast. Head over to our about page to read more on what we're all about - or listen to some episodes!
Is there a hashtag associated with this series?
Yes! Share your posts on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using #StoriesOfJoy #ShareYourJoy
I have a question that’s not answered by this FAQ, who can I reach out to?
Please send us an e-mail at storiesofinspiringjoy@gmail.com
Disclaimer - It is within the sole discretion of Seek The Joy Media to determine which stories are compatible with the core, message, and theme of the podcast. It is within the sole discretion of Seek The Joy Media to choose not to share an individual’s story if it is not compatible.
Seek The Joy Media cannot possibly publish every story, so please do not take it personally if your story is not chosen. Your stories have so much value, we appreciate every single submission, and your willingness to be vulnerable inspires us to do the same.
If your story is published, it may take several episodes before it appears in the series. It is within the sole discretion of Seek The Joy Media to edit any story that is submitted for length and content.The views and opinions expressed in every episode are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Seek The Joy Media. Please reach out if you need additional information.