The Unexpected Lessons I Learned Starting and Growing My Podcast — Angela Clement | Ep 91

Grief is a tough topic, but today’s episode brings hope, inspiration, and practical ideas for podcasters aiming to create a meaningful show. I sit down with Angela Clement, certified grief coach and host of Awaken Your Soul’s Journey, to dig into how she built a healing community through her podcast—and how she uses both expert and deeply personal stories on loss and transformation. You’ll hear Angela’s honest perspective on juggling all the hats as a solo creator, what it’s really like to launch both an audio and video podcast, and how she grew her audience through virtual summits.Whether you want to make your show more discoverable on YouTube, or you’re curious about using summits to grow an audience fast, there’s something here for every creator. Angela also shared practical workflow tips for batching, editing, and reaching guests that will save you a lot of trial and error. If you’re considering a podcast in a sensitive niche or just want inspiration from someone turning pain into purpose, don’t skip this conversation.Connect with Angela ClementWebsite: https://www.healingenergy.world/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-clementIf 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 Introducing Angela Clement & Her Podcast00:48 Why Awaken Your Soul’s Journey Exists01:46 From Summits to Podcasting: Angela’s Path02:17 Audio, Video, and YouTube Growth03:13 Sharing the YouTube Channel Live04:27 Lessons About Podcast Discovery05:51 Guest Stories vs. Expert Guests08:32 Crafting Better Episode Titles & Thumbnails09:39 YouTube Discoverability Tips11:20 Using AI for Podcast Packaging13:00 Solo Podcasting Workflow & Tools15:09 Where Podcast Story Ideas Come From16:42 Finding Guests and Building Connection17:05 Behind-the-Scenes Editing & Publishing18:45 Angela’s Why: Personal Loss to Purpose19:46 How Summits Built a Community21:32 Podcasting, Money, and Making an Impact23:14 Getting the Podcast into More Ears25:06 Creative Monetization & Radio Collaborations28:34 The Realities of Podcast Workload28:59 Impact on Angela and Her Listeners29:54 Writing a Book from Podcasting33:35 The Community and Support Side35:18 How Summits Grew the Audience37:05 The Tech Stack for Online Events40:09 Creativity, Contribution, and Dealing with Grief40:50 Podcasting as Unexpected Healing43:07 Angela’s Next Chapter: Love After Loss44:49 Coaching, Clients, and Podcast ROI47:14 Beginner Advice & Avoiding Discouragement48:46 Where to Connect with Angela49:12 Closing Out the Episode