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Share Your Weight Loss Surgery Journey
Real People, Real Stories, Real Results Do you want to share your Weight Loss Surgery journey ? Then we would like to hear your remarkable story in our AWLS Podcast!
In the end, we all become stories - and your story matters! Sharing your story shows your incredible efforts, the challenges you have overcome, and it may help others in their WLS journey.
Please complete our Share Your Story form (in the section below).
Once you have completed and submitted our Share Your Story form. We will email you to book a time to record the session with Jacqui.
Thanks for offering your valuable time to be a part of the AWLSPodcast. We are very excited to hear your incredible story. Our greatest satisfaction comes from supporting and educating our community with valuable stories like yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will my story be recorded?
Jacqui will interview you via Zoom - we don't use the video component, so there's no need to be dressed impeccably.
What tools do I need for the podcast?
We recommend using a headset or earbuds with a microphone and a high-speed wired Internet connection. We can provide a headset, if needed to guarantee a high-quality audio. We send it via express post and offer a return bag.
What is the process after recording?
Once recorded, we edit anything you are not happy with, clean up any background sounds we can, and add our intro and outro. We then send an example to you for your approval.
Once you are happy and confident you wish for us to air the episode, we advertise it on our social media platforms. We also provide you with an Embed link to house the episode on your website - it's a great business card!
Where will my story be available?
Your story will be available on our AWLS Podcast , Spotify, Apple Podcast, Omny, and Listen Notes.
Will I receive a copy of my story?
Certainly! Please do not share your story on social media until we publish it on our platforms.
Can I promote my work?
Absolutely! The interview is focused on your story; Jacqui will save time in the end for you to promote whatever you like. Also, be sure to tell the listeners how they can get in touch with you if you would like to.
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