Today we’d like to introduce you to Missy Araujo.
Missy, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I am a podcast host for The Houston Element Podcast. I started the podcast in October 2021 to create a platform for local artists and professionals to promote their art and/or business. I started by reaching out to friends and colleagues and now I’ve had the wonderful pleasure to meet many new clients from new circles. Some clients are even from neighboring cities outside of Houston, including San Antonio and Ft. Worth. Our main guests are Houston natives, but we do not exclude artists and or professionals from other cities in Texas from joining us. We appreciate and respect all artists and professionals alike.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
This project was my first attempt at doing a podcast or streaming audio online period. Coming out of school for audio engineering, it was important for me to find a way to utilize and expand my skillset using the resources I had. Starting a podcast seemed like the most reasonable choice considering it would force me to learn about recruitment, artist relations, recording/mixing/mastering techniques, and streaming audio. Looking back, I noticed where I made mistakes and what I could have done to avoid them. I’m happy to say I’ve since learned from my previous mistakes but am continuing to learn and develop my skills.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am a podcaster, but mainly, I am an audio engineer. As far as a studio engineer, my specialty is in dialogue recording/mixing thanks to The Houston Element Podcast, but I have also done some music recording/mixing. Mixing dialogue vs mixing music is two different techniques. They both include similar tools, but the manner of usage is what separates them. As far as a live sound engineer, I have most of my experience from houses of worship. I’ve worked a lot with the Behringer X32 and Yamaha QL5. Whether you’re mixing just vocals or vocals plus a full band, the main idea is to have the vocals clear. For houses of worship, the word/lyrics is very important.
What’s next?
We hope to plan some live events, like pop-up shops, in order to reach a wider audience. The idea would be to do live interviews and/or streams at local live events. We are always looking to network with like-minded individuals and share the love of Houston and art with as many as possible.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/thehoustonelementpodcast
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodcasthtx/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/THEPodcastHTX
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepodcasthtx
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzzRP9dwYw8HkVgHVsHoAmA
- Other: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-houston-element-podcast/id1596602342
Image Credits
Head Shot taken by Carla Bradley Studio Photo #1 – Taken at Aubile Studios Studio Photo #2 – Taken at The Lab 45 Recording Studios
