THE UNLOCKED PROFESSIONAL

Guest Intake Form: The Unlocked Professional Podcast

Thank you for your interest in being a guest on The Unlocked Professional! Our show is the platform where ambitious professionals showcase their skills and solve real-world problems.

Please fill out this form completely. Your answers will help us understand your project, prepare for our recording, and determine if you’re a good fit for the show.

Section 1: About You (The Professional)

This information will be used for your introduction, show notes, and promotional materials.

  1. Full Name:
  2. Email Address:
  3. LinkedIn Profile URL: (This is required)
  4. Personal Website / Portfolio / GitHub URL: (Optional, but highly recommended)
  5. Professional Headshot: (Please upload a high-resolution photo)
  6. Your Professional Title/Role: (e.g., “Aspiring Marketing Analyst,” “AI Specialist,” “Software Developer”)
  7. Professional Bio: (Please provide 2-3 sentences describing your expertise and what you’re passionate about professionally. This will be used in your introduction.)

Section 2: Your Project (The “Unlock”)

This is the core of your episode. Tell us about the project you want to demonstrate.

  1. Proposed Episode Title: (Fill in the blanks: “Unlocking __________ with __________”)
  • Example: “Unlocking Competitive Insights with Google Sheets”
  1. The Problem (“The Lock”): In 1-2 sentences, what common industry problem or “time-suck” does your project solve?
  2. The Solution (“The Unlock”): Briefly describe the project you built. What does it do, and what is the final outcome?
  3. Key Tools Used: Please list the primary software, platforms, or programming languages featured in your demonstration. (e.g., Python, Figma, a custom GPT-4 bot, Zapier, etc.)
  4. The Value Proposition (“The Payoff”): How does this project prove your unique skills to a potential employer or client? What does it say about how you approach challenges?

Section 3: A Little More Insight

These questions help us prepare for the conversational part of our interview.

  1. What are you most excited about in your field right now?
  2. What’s a common misconception people have about your line of work?
  3. What is one productivity tool or app (besides the ones in your project) that you can’t live without?
  4. How do you see technology (e.g., AI, automation) changing your industry in the next 3-5 years?

Section 4: The Technical Check

High-quality audio and video are essential. Please confirm you have the following setup.

  1. Your Current Time Zone: (e.g., “PST,” “GMT-5”)
  2. Please confirm you have access to the following for our recording session:
  • [ ] A quiet, private space with no interruptions or background noise.
  • [ ] A stable, high-speed internet connection (preferably wired).
  • [ ] An external microphone (A USB mic like a Blue Yeti or a similar quality mic is great. Please, no built-in computer mics or headphone mics.).
  • [ ] An HD webcam (1080p or better).
  • [ ] Good lighting that clearly illuminates your face.

Section 5: Agreement & Consent

Please review and acknowledge the following statements.

  1. Recording & Publication:
  • [ ] I understand that my participation will be recorded (both video and audio) and that this recording will be edited and published publicly on platforms like YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and unlockedpro.com.
  1. Likeness & Promotion:
  • [ ] I grant Carmel Pointe Group LLC the right to use my name, likeness, professional bio, and any provided photos or links to produce and promote this podcast episode across all media channels.
  1. Privacy Policy:
  • [ ] I have read and agree to the terms outlined in the Privacy Policy. (Link to your policy here)