In 2026, your personal brand is your digital identity — and podcasting is one of the most powerful ways to build it. In this episode, we explore how creators, students, entrepreneurs, and professionals from Kerala and across India can use podcasting to grow visibility, credibility, and trust.

We break down:
✅ Why podcasting is booming in India (100+ million listeners!)
✅ How Malayalam creators can build authentic, regional personal brands
✅ Real strategies for growing your podcast audience
✅ Step-by-step launch roadmap for beginners
✅ 2026 trends that give early creators a massive advantage

Whether you're a researcher, creative, or business owner, this episode will help you leverage your voice as a branding tool. No expensive gear required — just clarity, consistency, and your unique story.

📍 Keywords: podcasting in India, personal branding 2026, Kerala podcast, Malayalam creators, podcast growth, digital storytelling, creator economy India, podcast marketing, Spotify India, branding with audio

🎧 Tune in, and let’s turn your voice into your personal brand.

In July 2020, I started @themalayalipodcast out of nothing more than curiosity and a desire to understand how podcasts work. I wasn’t a content creator. I had no roadmap. All I had was a mic, an idea, and the willingness to learn.

My first listeners? Just two close friends.

But slowly, episode by episode, that small start grew into a community. And as the podcast evolved, I evolved too — both as a creator and as a person.

Every conversation, every story, every moment spent preparing an episode taught me something new. Sometimes it was from research, sometimes from listening to my guests, and sometimes from simply reflecting on the ideas I was sharing.

People often ask me: “What do you get out of podcasting?”

The truth is, it’s given me something far more valuable than numbers or reach — it’s helped me understand myself.

We often forget to talk to ourselves. We show up for our friends, our colleagues, our family — but rarely do we show up for our own thoughts and feelings. Podcasting became my space to do that. It taught me the power of self-reflection and the importance of listening to your own voice.

So, on this #InternationalPodcastDay, I just want to say:

🎧 Give yourself the gift of time.

💭 Speak to yourself more often.

🌱 And never stop exploring the stories inside you.

Thank you to everyone who has listened, supported, and been part of this journey. Here’s to many more conversations ahead.

Why should i build a Personal Brand?Because in today’s world, your work doesn’t just speak for itself—it needs a megaphone.🚀 A personal brand helps you:✨ Stand out in a crowded field✨ Attract opportunities (jobs, collabs, funding)✨ Build trust before you even enter the room✨ Share your story instead of letting others define itYour brand isn’t about faking it—it’s about amplifying the real you.So ask yourself: What do I want to be known for? and start showing up as that person.👉 Ready to level up your brand? Start today—your future self will thank you