Episode 196

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17th Feb 2026

#196: Artist Turned Owner- How Christina Barsi Built a Podcast Media Agency (as featured in The Future of Work Podcast)

I'm taking you behind the scenes of my journey, from "artist to entrepreneurship" as I found my way to podcasting and then built my branded podcast agency Avant Haüs Media, in this special feature episode.

This episode originally released on The Future of Work podcast, presented by Pasadena City College, hosted by Dr. Salvatrice Cummo and Leslie Thompson, executive produced and developed by me and on-goingly produced and managed by my team at Avant Haüs Media for six years now.

We dive into my journey from aspiring actor to innovative business owner, and explore how I transformed my artistic passions into a successful podcasting career.

In this conversation, you'll also hear how community college and mentorship shaped my path, the hurdles I faced in a male-dominated industry, and the powerful lessons I learned of self-awareness and resilience in both business and life.

From building my first podcast audio-drama project out of a love for storytelling and in a search for my identity, to forming an agency and finding a passion for guiding others in finding their voice...I hope my story inspires you to take action on your dream - it really can begin with one step.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  1. How to find and build your unique voice as an artist, creative, or empath
  2. The importance of support and mentorship
  3. How to let go of perfectionism and ego to allow space for learning, and cultivating compassion
  4. Why creating space for more diverse voices is imperative

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More episodes on this topic:

EP.185- The 3 Steps To Creating A Podcast From Purpose

Ep.184- The First Step To Starting Is Permission

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About the Podcast

Boss Goddess
Start your heart-led business with podcasting- create your next chapter by honoring your voice, energy and gifts.
Are you a heart-led woman ready to step into your next chapter and create a life and business that truly aligns with who you are? The Boss Goddess Podcast is a space for you to step into your authenticity and build from there. Our host, Christina Barsi, will guide you in how to create from being yourself, sharing your gifts and honoring your energy. The secret sauce? Podcasting as a Pathway Forward.

Expect honest and gentle guidance in how to create a podcast and business from alignment with Barsi's 13 years of experience in the podcast industry - serving clients through her branded podcast production agency, Avant Haüs Media, stories and lessons learned from her own journey as a podcaster and being a certified creativity coach, and transformational stories and tips from guest experts, coaches, practitioners and more. Now it's your turn to take the next step in sharing your magic.

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