'If you are looking to bring greater visibility to your business, brand or book, then podcast guesting is a targeted way of doing that. With her extensive experience as a podcast host and founder of Silk Studios, Lou has used her platform to make a positive impact and bring greater visibility to many women in business. In her book Dare to Share, she guides you through the whole process so that you can share your story and message across many podcasts, grow your community and bring value to a wider audience.'

-- Parminder Vir OBE, film producer and co-founder of Support4AfricaSMEs

'The growth in podcasting tells us all that this is a very busy place to be heard. Spotify state that this year in the UK alone, there will be 14.6 million podcast listeners. Like all "social" media, there will be those that shine and achieve the results and those that just make a noise. Dare to Share cares deeply about your success and also the experience for the listener - a critical friend in your life to help you use your time wisely in a very crowded market.'

-- Penny Power OBE, founder of Business is Personal and BIP 100

'Being a podcast guest can be such a wonderful experience and open so many doors for you and your business, but it can often be daunting. However, Lou with her expert knowledge, insight and coaching acumen talks through the process in bitesize chunks and ensures it's a very doable process that helps find the right podcasts for you and your business.'

-- Karen Campbell, founder of Karen Campbell Marketing and Hotsy Totsy

'Dare to Share enables you to serve others with your story, bring visibility to your book or brand, and connect you to the wider community. It inspires you to live a life fully, courageously and most inspiringly. Why would you not?'

-- Dr Mandeep Rai, journalist and author of The Values Compass

'In a world where podcasting has become a new art form, Dare to Share is the perfect guide for those wanting to bring their story to life via the airwaves. A handbook brimming with passion, poise and pitch perfect pointers, it's a must-read for anyone wanting to become a Michelangelo of the mic.'

-- Felix Henderson, co-founder, Look After Group

'Lou uses her film documentary vision and dares you to share your story in this insightful guide to using your own voice in podcasting.'

-- Nicki Bannerman, radio presenter and podcast host for BBC Radio Academy, The Influential Women Podcast and major brands

'Starting my own podcast just a year ago and achieving a top global ranking show was definitely due to strategy and showing up authentically. This book really drives home some of the critical success factors you need to have in place for your podcast to attract loyal subscribers, inspiring guests and invitations to appear on other shows. The guidance and practical tips given on sharing your story is perfect for anyone looking to grow their audience through this amazing media. A fabulous insight into what makes podcast guesting special!'

-- Dawn McGruer FRSA FCIM - best-selling author, speaker, strategist (host of Dawn of a New Era Podcast)

'If you are ready to step into your purpose and reach the masses with your message by guesting on podcasts, then this book is exactly the roadmap to get you there. Lou walks you through step-by-step how to determine your strengths, curate your story, bring power to your message and get you taking action. You have a dream and this book will teach you how to make it a reality by creating influence and connections using practical tips and tools for a greater impact.'

-- Dr Tabatha Barber, board-certified OB/GYN and host of The Functional Gynaecologist podcast