<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[V The Plug: V The Plug Pod]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to VThePlugPod — where creativity meets strategy. Hosted by V, a YouTuber and entrepreneur in LA, this podcast shares tools, tips, and mindset shifts to help creators grow and monetize their brand. From podcasting to business moves, it’s all real, actionable, and inspiring — straight from the desk of a creator building her empire.]]></description><link>https://vtheplug.substack.com/s/v-the-plug-pod</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5pvC!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fvtheplug.substack.com%2Fimg%2Fsubstack.png</url><title>V The Plug: V The Plug Pod</title><link>https://vtheplug.substack.com/s/v-the-plug-pod</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:33:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://vtheplug.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Vanessa Rubidoux]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[vanessa@vtheplug.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[vanessa@vtheplug.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Vanessa Rubidoux]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Vanessa Rubidoux]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[vanessa@vtheplug.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[vanessa@vtheplug.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Vanessa Rubidoux]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[The Real Reason You’re Not Starting (And Why I Almost Quit)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | 5 major reasons why you might be discouraged from starting]]></description><link>https://vtheplug.substack.com/p/the-real-reason-youre-not-starting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://vtheplug.substack.com/p/the-real-reason-youre-not-starting</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa Rubidoux]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:47:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/168053017/1b8f5f00e2b6e6606bb8359f46d8bd95.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What good is a podcast if you don&#8217;t show up? In this  episode, I&#8217;m opening up about why I stopped podcasting, the fears that held me back, and the real reason I almost gave it all up. &#127897;&#65039;</p><p>From perfectionism and imposter syndrome to burnout and not having a team&#8212;I&#8217;ve lived it. If you&#8217;ve been thinking about starting a podcast, or you&#8217;ve already started and feel stuck, this episode is for you. I&#8217;m sharing the 5 major reasons why you might be discouraged from starting (or staying consistent with) your podcast and how I&#8217;m overcoming them&#8212;one episode at a time.</p><p>Let this be your sign to <em>start messy</em>, trust your voice, and show up anyway. Stay connected with me as I'm taking this journey :) by subscribing here <a href="https://vtheplug.substack.com/p/9723e9ea-c1c1-47a2-a32b-5df6a5b52772">https://vtheplug.substack.com/p/9723e9ea-c1c1-47a2-a32b-5df6a5b52772</a> and you'll be the first to know about drops right to your email! Appreciate your support! </p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>