My podcast “baby” is now one week old.

Though the sleepless nights came before her launch, we’re still in that phase where everything she does is magic.

Every download is the perfect download.

And the 5-star reviews! They just melt my heart.

Perhaps it’s the post-partum (er, -launch) emotions running high, but I’m feeling particularly sentimental today as I think about all the people who helped me bring her to life.

Amanda Boleyn and her Podcast Your Way course, swiftly moving me from “What the heck am I doing?” to “Look at what the heck I’m doing!”

Laura Bean of Laura Leigh Bean for the logo and branding - somehow she managed to take “feminine but not girly” and “strong but approachable” make perfect visual sense.

Amy Gerhartz of Amy Gerhartz Music for making music out of the mess of inspiration that was our starting point.

Will Byington of Will Byington Photos for the show photo (and so many others) - his belief that I don’t have a bad side keeps me coming back.

Bound & Determined is now available on iTunes; don’t miss an episode by subscribing here.

:: Who’s an unsung contributor to your success? Tell me about them in the comments below! ::