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EPISODE · Jun 20, 2026 · 37 MIN

InYourShoes with Jessica

from In Your Shoes: "Where your Journey Meet Theirs" · host Tosin Olaoye

What happens when you have to build a life, a family, and a future from an absolute blank slate? In Part 1 of this podcast, we step into the shoes of Jessica, who grew up a self-described loner with no template for what a safe, loving family looks like. At just 15 years old, she became a mother.She sits down with us to share the raw reality of those early years, navigating teen motherhood, surviving an abusive relationship, and the day she found the courage to leave with absolutely nothing but her daughter in her arms.This episode is a masterclass in resilience, the power of community, and finding faith in the darkest corners. If you have ever felt like you were navigating life without a map, this episode is for you.Hit play to step into her shoes.(Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Part 2 drops next week!)

What happens when you have to build a life, a family, and a future from an absolute blank slate? In Part 1 of this podcast, we step into the shoes of Jessica, who grew up a self-described loner with no template for what a safe, loving family looks like. At just 15 years old, she became a mother.She sits down with us to share the raw reality of those early years, navigating teen motherhood, surviving an abusive relationship, and the day she found the courage to leave with absolutely nothing but her daughter in her arms.This episode is a masterclass in resilience, the power of community, and finding faith in the darkest corners. If you have ever felt like you were navigating life without a map, this episode is for you.Hit play to step into her shoes.(Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Part 2 drops next week!)

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What happens when you have to build a life, a family, and a future from an absolute blank slate? In Part 1 of this podcast, we step into the shoes of Jessica, who grew up a self-described loner with no template for what a safe, loving family looks...

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