How a Single Mom Turned Her Story Into a Global Podcast Mission—J. Rosemarie Francis | Ep 135

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to start a podcast rooted in personal experience and purpose, you’ll want to hear this conversation with J. Rosemarie Francis. She shares the origins of her show, how real-life struggles and a desire to help other single moms inspired her, and how she overcame self-doubt to finally publish her first episode. You’ll pick up her honest thoughts on growth, monetization, and using podcasting as a means for connection and change. We also chat about the tools she uses, why imposter syndrome can hit even experienced public speakers, and how she’s supporting other women to tell their own stories. Tune in for a hopeful, practical listen—especially if you’re thinking of starting something heartfelt.Connect With J. Rosemarie FrancisWebsite: https://jrosemarie.comIf My Podcast Story speaks to you, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a review helps more people discover the stories shared here. Your support truly means a lot.There's more to every story than what you hear on the episode. Join the My Podcast Story newsletter to receive thoughtful takeaways, episode extras, and personal notes that don't make it into the show. It's a quiet way to stay inspired between listens.Sign up here: https://mypodcaststory.com/joinChapters00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:24 J. Rosemarie’s Journey—Author, Mom, Podcaster00:44 Two Podcasts, One Mission01:32 The Spark: Support for Single Moms01:41 Discovery Group and Healing02:21 Lessons From Group Therapy03:01 Finding God as a Father04:12 Breaking Shame and Church Myths05:15 Taking the Leap to Podcasting06:00 Battling Negativity and Imposter Syndrome06:48 Six Years to Hit Publish07:19 Recording the First Episode08:04 Early Interviews and Community08:54 The Shift to Solo Episodes09:56 Short Solo Episodes and Finding Voice10:37 Seven Years In—Sticking With It11:20 Tools of the Podcast Trade—Second Show11:58 From Learning to Mentoring12:35 Podcast Club and Building Community13:48 Impact Beyond Canada14:51 From Idea to Published Episode15:52 Letting Guests Shape the Show16:38 Favorite Tools: Riverside, NotebookLM, Canva18:46 Why Money Wasn’t the Goal…At First20:00 A Book Changes the Perspective20:52 How She Grew Her Listener Base21:59 Future Goals: More Stories, More Social Topics23:50 Helping Moms Tell Their Story24:40 Where to Find the Podcasts25:11 Closing and Thank You