EP 20: The Secret to Managing an Online Community, a Podcast Agency, and Her Own Home With Nilyn Matugas

Afterthought on The Military Family

How did Nilyn, a pastoral intern whose parents are both pastors, end up working as an inventory assistant for a US-based retail company?

Has she always done things her own way?

And what's behind her fearlessness when it comes to switching careers even though it will make her start all over again?

In this episode, you'll hear from Nilyn how she uses her humble beginnings as a driving force to not only have a better life for herself and her family, but to also help others by teaching them about podcast production and management.

About the Guest:

Nilyn Matugas is an empowered woman, a beautiful wife, a caring mother, an entrepreneur, and Zencastr's full-time customer assistance manager.

She founded the first podcast virtual assistant Facebook community in the Philippines - Podcast VAs Philippines, and she owns a rapidly-expanding podcast agency.

Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:

• Find out how to grow your business slowly yet steadily
• Know when it's time for you to quit your job or switch careers
• Discover how Zencastr can help level up your or your clients' podcast production process

Check out these episode highlights:

• (03:51) - Nilyn's humble beginnings and perseverance in spite of challenges and rejections
• (07:47) - How she found out about home-based jobs and her field of expertise
• (12:37) - How military spouses can relate to her and her husband's love story
• (13:28) - Their three-year LDR and its challenges
• (17:41) - What you should do when your mental health is at risk
• (19:19) - The start of her career growth all because she chose herself first
• (21:58) - How she unexpectedly landed an opportunity to work for Zencastr
• (24:17) - What led her to start Podcast VAs PH in 2012
• (28:04) - How she handles burnout
• (29:40) - How her support systems help her juggle time for home and work
• (33:00) - How she grew her team
• (36:24) - Zencastr’s new features
• (39:30) - Why I use Zencastr to record my episodes
• (42:03) - Zencastr’s humble beginnings
• (42:38) - How your existing skills can help you in podcast production/management
• (44:54) - The one superpower moms have that help them in their career
• (48:33) - Reasons why podcast production/management is perfect for parents

Connect with Nilyn Matugas - Customer Support Manager of Zencastr:

• Download Zencastr Now
• Join Podcast VAs Philippines FB Group
• Connect with Nilyn

Connect with Mami Redj:

• https://facebook.com/mamiredjpodcast/

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DISCLAIMER:

The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the host and guests, and do not reflect the views, positions, and opinions of the U.S. Military, its Foreign Counterparts, and/or other entities they represent.