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The Velvet Hour

Erin McDonald

Booking Overview

The Velvet Hour is a weekly, cozy platform hosted by Erin McDonald where guests share personal, creative journeys around purpose, intuition, relationships, and growth. It’s a strong booking fit for thought leaders who can speak warmly and honestly about creativity, reinvention, and leading a meaningful life.

Metrics

Episodes: 13

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@thevelvethour.com

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Host

Erin McDonald - Host of The Velvet Hour (thevelvethour.com). Creates a soft, soul-soothing space for reflection and reconnection, exploring creativity, purpose, relationships, and everyday mess-and-magic through h...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Creative professionals, authors, founders, and coaches/teachers with lived experience (especially around reinvention, mindfulness/wellbeing, relationships, and purpose). Strong emphasis on authentic personal narratives rather than purely academic expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Published creative work or a defined creative practice (e.g., photography), Founded a brand/business or built a career through reinvention, Public sharing via books, workshops, or media presence (optional but helpful), Demonstrated ability to translate personal growth into actionable insight

Recent Guest Discussions

Tiffany Perry - Creative Reinvention, Following Intuition, Building A Photography Career, Navigating Motherhood And Setbacks

Taylor O'Sullivan - Creative Courage, Film Photography, Intuition, Finding Beauty In Overlooked Places/things

Recent Topics

Mindfulness, Relationships, Self Care, Leadership, Reinvention

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Velvet Hour
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The Sound of Stillness with Kyle Lam

August 22, 2026

Today I'm sitting down with Kyle Lam, the mind and hands behind Kyle Lam Sound Healing. Kyle almost went to medical school. Instead he followed a quiet pull toward sound baths, gongs, and crystal bowls, and built a life around helping people find stillness. We talk about listening to that inner voice even when it doesn't make sense yet, what sound healing can do for grief, stress, and even physical pain, and why peace isn't something you find once. It's something you practice.

A Once in a Lifetime Conversation with My Daughter Brooklyn

May 10, 2026

One week before becoming a mother, my daughter sat down with me for a conversation we can never recreate again.Between anticipation and uncertainty, laughter and emotion, we captured a fleeting moment in time — a woman on the edge of becoming someone entirely new.In this deeply personal episode of The Velvet Hour, we talk about motherhood, identity, fear, excitement, childhood memories, and the quiet realization that life is about to change forever.It's more than an interview.It's a t...

From Interviewing Icons to Shaping the Future of Filmmakers

April 23, 2026

In this on-location episode from Chapman University, we sit down with Stephen Galloway, Dean of Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, and former executive editor & reporter for 27 years at The Hollywood Reporter. We explore a career shaped by curiosity, courage, and reinvention. From pioneering Hollywood's iconic roundtables to mentoring the next generation of storytellers, Stephen shares what he's learned about creativity, leadership, and why the importance of an original idea is...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Velvet Hour
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How do I get in touch with The Velvet Hour?

The Velvet Hour is hosted by Erin McDonald. Its publicly listed email is hello@thevelvethour.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Velvet Hour?

The publicly listed email for The Velvet Hour: hello@thevelvethour.com.

How many listeners does The Velvet Hour have?

Podseeker estimates The Velvet Hour reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Velvet Hour?

The Velvet Hour typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Creative professionals, authors, founders, and coaches/teachers with lived experience (especially around reinvention, mindfulness/wellbeing, relationships, and purpose). Strong emphasis on authentic personal narratives rather than purely academic expertise. Common among recent guests: Published creative work or a defined creative practice (e.g., photography); Founded a brand/business or built a career through reinvention; Public sharing via books, workshops, or media presence (optional but helpful). Recent guests include Tiffany Perry and Taylor O'Sullivan.

How hard is it to get booked on The Velvet Hour?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Velvet Hour cover?

Recent episodes cover Mindfulness, Relationships, Self Care, Leadership, and Reinvention. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

hello@thevelvethour.com

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