Tears, Triumphs, and the Podcast That Changed Lives — Grace De Angeli | Ep 83

This episode is a must-listen for anyone running a podcast that hopes to make an impact—especially if your show speaks to a niche or sensitive topic. I sat down with Grace De Angeli, host of the Breast Cancer Hero’s Journey podcast, to talk honestly about how she built a podcast for women navigating breast cancer and why she believes the emotional side of healing matters just as much as the medical. We stepped into the real-world challenges of growing a show without a strict publishing schedule or heavy promotion, and how to reach the right audience when “discoverability” is tough.Here’s what you’ll learn: — How connecting deeply with your audience (rather than chasing numbers) can create real, lasting impact. — Why the way you title and package your podcast episodes matters for reaching new listeners, especially on platforms like YouTube. — Simple, practical ideas for partnerships and promotion—even if heavy “selling” isn’t your style.If you’re looking for grounded ideas and tough love about reaching more listeners without losing your authenticity, this episode is for you.Connect with Grace De AngeliWebsite: https://gracedeangeli.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breastcancerheroesjourney/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/joinIf the stories you hear on My Podcast Story bring you inspiration, clarity, or simply a moment of connection, consider supporting the podcast by buying me a coffee. Every contribution helps me continue sharing the journeys of podcasters from around the world.Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/wisdomhqWant to be a guest on My Podcast Story? Send Wisdom Okonkwo a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/mypodcaststoryChapters00:00 Meet Grace De Angeli00:42 Naming the Podcast00:55 How Old Is the Podcast?01:21 Loose Approach to Scheduling02:22 Inspiration Behind the Show04:04 Podcast Journey So Far05:34 Letting the Podcast Find Listeners07:19 Thoughts on Promotion and Reach10:56 The Challenge of Podcast Discoverability12:04 Collaborations and Partnerships13:29 Who the Podcast Serves16:09 The Global Audience18:57 Recent Episode Topics20:52 Listener Demographics21:18 How Episode Titles Matter24:06 Episode Structure and Guests28:29 Using AI for Titles and Descriptions29:41 Growing the Show Without Burnout30:31 YouTube for Podcast Discovery34:39 Leveraging Radio for Promotion38:46 Breast Cancer Is Everyone’s Business42:17 Why the Podcast Isn’t Monetized43:06 The Money and Value Conversation49:18 Big Dreams—Documentaries and TEDx52:27 The Impact and Future of the Podcast53:21 Where to Find Grace and the Show54:17 Final Reflections and Farewell