9 TO 5 MOM WITH A POD

In this episode, Francheska Stone shares her personal journey as a mom and entrepreneur, discussing the challenges she faced when illness struck her family, leading her to contemplate quitting her podcast and business. She reflects on the illusion of control in entrepreneurship, the fears of visibility and failure, and the love she has for her work. Francheska emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfection and documenting her journey as she evolves her podcast into a media company for moms.✉️ Stay Connected with FrancheskaIf this episode hit home for you, don’t just let it be background noise. Join the 9 to 5 Mom Newsletter to unlock the exclusive book club, office hours, and bi-weekly business + productivity hacks for moms.👉 CLICK HERE to Join the 9 to 5 Mom with a Pod newsletter. 👉 CLICK HERE to Join our next BUILD A BRAND AROUND A 9 TO 5 livestream.

This 50th episode is one of the most honest conversations I have shared so far. I open up about a week where work stress, motherhood, and unmet expectations collided and led to a mental breakdown in my bathroom. From unexpected school calls to falling behind on my podcast, this episode reflects the emotional reality many working moms quietly carry.I share how my need to be misindependent and my lack of communication added to the overwhelm, and why learning to ask for help matters. This episode is for moms and women navigating burnout, emotional overload, and the pressure to hold everything together while building a life and career.✉️ Stay Connected with FrancheskaIf this episode hit home for you, don’t just let it be background noise. Join the 9 to 5 Mom Newsletter to unlock the exclusive book club, office hours, and bi-weekly business + productivity hacks for moms.👉 CLICK HERE to Join the 9 to 5 Mom with a Pod newsletter. 👉 CLICK HERE to Join our next BUILD A BRAND AROUND A 9 TO 5 livestream.

What happens when you finally leave your 9 to 5 and realize consistency does not suddenly get easier? I am sharing the real story behind my transition from litigation paralegal to full time podcaster and what consistency actually cost me.From setting boundaries to building community and earning sponsorships, this conversation is a reminder that you do not need perfect conditions to keep showing up. If you are a woman navigating career change, motherhood, and personal growth, this episode is for you.✉️ Stay Connected with FrancheskaIf this episode hit home for you, don’t just let it be background noise. Join the 9 to 5 Mom Newsletter to unlock the exclusive book club, office hours, and bi-weekly business + productivity hacks for moms.👉 CLICK HERE to Join the 9 to 5 Mom with a Pod newsletter. 👉 CLICK HERE to Join our next BUILD A BRAND AROUND A 9 TO 5 livestream.

In this episode of 9 to 5 Mom with a Pod, I’m sharing the pivot, the moment I realized my podcast and business needed to evolve into something more honest, more human, and more real. After years of listening to celebrity interviews focused only on success stories and highlight reels, I found myself craving deeper conversations about fear, failure, self-doubt, and the messy middle of building a career while raising a family.This episode is an invitation to step away from perfection and into authenticity. If you’re tired of highlight reels and craving real talk about what it actually looks like to grow, struggle, and keep going, this episode is for you.✉️ Stay Connected with FrancheskaIf this episode hit home for you, don’t just let it be background noise. Join the 9 to 5 Mom Newsletter to unlock the exclusive book club, office hours, and bi-weekly business + productivity hacks for moms.👉 CLICK HERE to Join the 9 to 5 Mom with a Pod newsletter. 👉 CLICK HERE to Join our next BUILD A BRAND AROUND A 9 TO 5 livestream.

In this episode, I share my 2026 business strategy and the lessons I learned from 2025. I talk about my pivot to Pinterest for podcast growth, focusing on sponsorships, and turning random pick-your-brain calls into subscriber-only office hours. I also share how I’m shifting from content creator to CEO, building systems, delegating tasks, and working smarter, not harder.If you’re building a business or podcast, I hope my journey gives you practical ideas and inspiration to focus on what truly moves the needle.✉️ Stay Connected with FrancheskaIf this episode hit home for you, don’t just let it be background noise. Join the 9 to 5 Mom Newsletter to unlock the exclusive book club, office hours, and bi-weekly business + productivity hacks for moms.👉 CLICK HERE to Join the 9 to 5 Mom with a Pod newsletter.