Two Words with Taku
Latest Episodes
Episode 46 – Google Review to Interview with My Local Printer Guru
Fact: I’ve never written a Google review. This episode is my way of reviewing the new printer I’ve found. Listen as I chat to Keenan Archer about $800 business cards, how to find a good printer, logos, printing-on-demand, small business and much more.
Episode 45 – Pitch Your Podcast to Nova + Acast’s Podquest Competition
Nova’s Podquest Competition Deadline: 4 Aug 2017. In this episode I discuss how to apply for the Podquest Initiative by Nova Entertainment and Acast. It’s open to aspiring podcasters in Australia and you’d be mad not to apply if you have a cool story t...
Episode 44 – What I’m Still Learning about Forgiveness
Today’s one word is forgiveness. This morning I wrote a list of the people I need to forgive and I was shocked by how long it was. Not good! Listen as I read a blog post I wrote about forgiveness in December 2014.
Episode 43 – Self-Publishing a Book: Tip #8 Know Your Reader
I wrote ‘Multicultural Me’, a children’s book about friendship, because I wanted to make it fun for kids to talk about cultural diversity in Australia. Who are you sharing your story, your imagination, your knowledge, your heart with?
Episode 42 – Self-Publishing a Book: Tip #7 Read and Write More
Support your fellow writers – buy their books and read their work. Also, try experimenting with your writing, especially when you need a break from your book. Everything you read and write adds to the creative development process of self-publishing you...
Pit Stop Episode 41 – The Little Podcast That Could
I’m celebrating 41 episodes of my little podcast. Yep! Check out my happy, joyful, not-holding-back-at-all photo on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BWoZ1ONlRZC/?taken-by=takuspeaks. I’m proud, grateful and excited by what I’ve been learning throu...
Episode 40 – JoYOLO Radio Story Chapter 1 (Full)
Missed my radio story on PBS Radio today? Grab a cuppa! Here is Chapter 1 – A Different Dance, full and uninterrupted. Friendly note: it’s a work of fiction and includes some strong language here and there.
Episode 39 – JoYOLO: My Radio Story Sneak Peek + Sound Effects
JoYOLO is my new radio story airing on PBS 106.7FM. In this episode I share a sneak peek of Chapter 1 and what inspired the whole story. I also discuss the five fun sound effects I used in producing my radio story.
Episode 38 – Tea is for Taku + My Teapot Greeting Cards
Breaking news: my favourite tea mug has cracked. And yes, I’m being a little emo and dramatic about it. Listen as I share why I love tea so much and why I can’t write without it. I also share tea-drinking memories from my childhood in Zimbabwe and why ...
Episode 38 – Tea is for Taku + My Teapot Greeting Cards
Breaking news: my favourite tea mug has cracked. And yes, I’m being a little emo and dramatic about it. Listen as I share why I love tea so much and why I can’t write without it. I also share tea-drinking memories from my childhood in Zimbabwe and why ...