Why Podcasting Beats Social Media in 2025 (And Why You Must Start Now)Welcome to the very first episode of Rebel Voice Radio!This show is all about creating meaningful, voice-led content in a world that’s noisier than ever.On this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of why podcasting isn’t just a platform — it’s the future. Back in 2016, I started my first podcast, grew it to over 100,000 downloads, and turned it into a business that replaced my full-time income. Now, in version 2.0 of both my show and my business, I’m sharing the raw, unfiltered lessons about creating a body of work that actually matters.On today’s episode, you’ll discover:<ul><li>Why podcasting beats social media for connection, community, and long-term growth</li><li>The mindset shift you need to finally just start your show</li><li>How to use your voice to build authority and trust in any niche</li><li>What I learned from scaling my first podcast to 100K+ downloads and a full-time business</li><li>Why AI is making human voice-led content more valuable than ever</li><li>The simple but powerful reason podcasting lays the foundation for your “next chapter”</li></ul>Connect with me on socials! I'm on <a href="https://substack.com/@rebelvoice" target="_blank">Substack</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thetracyfree/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and I send out an insider-only email on Saturdays, you can get that <a href="https://tracyfree.com/emails" target="_blank">HERE</a>