Forget Views — This Is the REAL Reason to Start a Podcast

In this episode of Podcaster Diaries, Sunjay sits down with Gemma Downing-Mapp and Christopher Mapp, founders of Mixxos, to dive deep into the real behind-the-scenes of building a successful business podcast from scratch.

From converting an empty office into a working studio 48 hours before launch, to juggling careers, parenthood, guest logistics, brand identity and consistency — this conversation reveals everything most podcasters never share.

This episode explores the real reasons Chris and Gemma started their HR and Talent–focused podcast “In The Mix,” examining why perfectionism holds most people back and how consistency matters far more than polished production. They talk about banking ten episodes in advance to avoid burnout and pod fade, navigating co-hosting dynamics as two very different personalities, and why video-based content builds trust faster than anything else.

Connect with Mixxos:

Gemma Downing-Mapp

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmadowning4/

Christopher Mapp

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismappsomnium/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixxpodcast