How Vulnerability and Focused Marketing Built a Global Podcast—Eve Hall | Ep 145

If you’ve ever wondered how to turn a deeply personal journey into a global podcast that breaks taboos and builds community, this episode is for you. I talk with Eve Hall, creator of the Please Me podcast, about her mission to destigmatize conversations around sex and sexual health. You’ll pick up practical advice on building podcast visibility, hear what it takes to stay authentic in a sensitive niche, and discover how Eve balances her roles as a health expert, inventor, and advocate. We also chat about the behind-the-scenes systems, tools, storytelling choices, and lessons in audience growth. Plus, you’ll get a down-to-earth look at what it really takes to keep going, and keep healing, through podcasting. Tune in for an honest conversation filled with wins, doubts, and wisdom.Connect With Eve HallWebsite: https://pleaseme.online/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/please.me.by.eve.creations/If 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 Getting Bombarded With Advertisers00:20 Welcome and Introduction to Eve01:19 From Physical Therapy to Podcasting02:47 A Second Coming of Age04:07 Launching a Sexual Health Practice05:00 The Lightbulb Moment for the Podcast06:08 From Conference Attendee to Speaker06:49 Global Podcast Growth and Recognition08:01 Loving Your Own Voice09:09 Finding Courage in Vulnerability10:15 Reaching Listeners Worldwide11:24 Choosing Podcast Topics That Matter12:19 The Values Guiding Content Choices13:20 Being an Introverted Podcaster14:20 Tackling Politics and Tough Topics15:05 How an Episode Gets Made16:12 Editor and Producer from Day One17:13 Essential Tools to Run the Show18:41 Quality Control After Publishing20:19 Switching Podcast Hosts22:02 What It Means to Be Independent23:15 How Megaphone Recruited Eve24:15 The Realities of Monetizing25:44 Cost and Revenue Sharing26:22 Navigating Vulnerability on Air28:08 The Secret to Explosive Podcast Growth29:44 Why Social Media Isn’t Enough30:57 Where Does the Marketing Budget Go?32:30 How Far $150/Month Can Go34:04 The Power of Podcast Advertising36:15 Systems That Fuel Consistency38:14 Learning Enough to Oversee Well39:25 Newsletter Lessons and Surprises41:42 Why Email Is a Podcast Lifeline43:19 The New Internet in Africa?44:10 Podcast Guesting as a Growth Tool45:19 Guesting Converts Listeners Already Primed46:21 Looking Ahead for Please Me47:45 Big Clit Energy and Owning Confidence49:54 Advice for Podcasters Tackling Sensitive Topics50:21 Publishing Rhythm and Where to Listen51:15 How to Connect With Eve52:30 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts