How To Create And Maintain A Compliance Podcast To Amplify Your Personal Brand

Welcome to the episode 2 of the 2nd season of the “WE WERE ON A BREAK” - Ross Voice. The series where the host, Stephen Brent Sargeant (Compliance Consultant to Bitfinex) talks to industry professionals during the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) quarantine and gains industry insights and expertise. In this episode, I get to sit down with the host of the Compliance Time Podcast, Denitsa Rebaine. We go deep into the creative process that goes into starting and maintaining a podcast and how to amplify your personal brand. Denitsa talks about taking getting out of her comfort zone, overcoming fear and approaching top Fincrime Talent from around the world to be guests on the podcast. We uncover the elements that make for a long-lasting podcast and even save time for providing inspiring words to job seekers and those looking to create a fun way to express themselves. If you are trying to figure out ways to amplify your personal brand this is definitely an episode to listen to.

**This interview was recorded on November 24, 2020

**Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this episode (and all episodes) are those of the host and the guests. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of their employers, contractors or any organization they may be affiliated with now or in the future.
Time Stamps (Return back to your favorite point of the episode):
•(1:15) – Who Is Denitsa And What’s Her Origin Story
•(3:30) – Why Start A Podcast When There Are So Many Already Out There
•(5:15) – How To Start The Creation Process And Why Choose A Podcast To Express Yourself
•(9:00) – The First Guest And How To Keep Up The Momentum (mentioned: Jeffrey Robinson + Jennifer Ford-Smith)
•(11:00) – How To Overcome The Fear Of Reaching Out To Top Talent To Be Guests
•(12:40) – What Were The Challenges You Faced In Starting A Podcast / Technical Advice In Starting A Podcast
•(16:05) – How The Podcast Has Amplified Her Personal Brand And Expanded Her Network
•(19:15) – What Is It Like Being A Women In Compliance And A Foreign Professional In Poland
•(22:26) – Advice For Jobseekers And Those Creating A Podcast
•(25:53) – How Do You Measure Success And Growth Of The Podcast
•(26:59) – Who Are The Top 3 Guests You Would Want On The Compliance Time Podcast
•(28:15) – Where Do Guest Hopefuls And Inspiring Stories Come From (mentioned: Souzan Esmaili + Ray Blake + TCAE + Kieran Beer + ACAMS)
•(29:34) – Why We Are All Rockstars In Compliance, Here’s Why (mentioned: Jeffrey Robinson + Jennifer Ford-Smith + Silent Eight + FINTRAIL)
•(32:05) – The Future Of Podcasting In Compliance And In General
•(34:27) – Top Secret Plans For 2021 And The Future Of Compliance (mentioned: Dr. Ian Messenger)
•(34:27) – What Is The Future Of Financial Crime Going To Be
•(38:30) – Are We Going To Remain In A Virtual / Remote Way Of Life Indefinitely (mentioned: Ruzaan)


Stephen Brent Sargeant (Host)
•Linkedin (Best way to reach me) - linkedin.com/in/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams
•Instagram (Everyday type stuff) https://www.instagram.com/stephen_b_sargeant/
•Twitter (I communicate in GIFs) - https://twitter.com/lifesgt
•Business Related Matters (Let’s Collab): stephenbsargeant@gmail.com

Denitsa Rebaine (Guest)
•Personal Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/denitsa-rebaine-cams-b96a3543
•Compliance Time Podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/compliance-time-podcast-03b4161a7
•Twitter - https://twitter.com/DenitsaBlagova
•Email: blagova.denitsa@gmail.com

Resources
•Never Ask For A Job (LinkedIn Post): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_never-ask-for-a-job-never-activity-6739315534812258304-8jzP
•AMA Recap (referenced in this podcast): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_job-activity-6738479850178297856-Ve6m
•Stand Out Of The Crowd To Elevate Your Career (Webinar): https://tcae.ca/stand-out-of-the-crowd-to-elevate-your-career
•5 Ways To Get Started In AML (Guide): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_a-5-step-guide-to-get-you-started-in-aml-activity-6496345660709830656-95sZ
•Dream Job Checklist (Post): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-brent-sargeant-cams_dream-job-checklist-activity-6625374417709080577-kZpV
•Ten Reasons You Aren't Being Considered For The Job: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ten-reasons-you-arent-being-considered-job-sargeant-cams-cbp

Background Music
•Goose Goddi (Music Producer) - https://instagram.com/goosegoddi?igshid=1paia8lwy2x3o
•Beats Can Be Found On Amazon Music - https://www.amazon.com/Music-Station-Goose-Goddi/dp/B08B4BLCH1