My Podcast Story

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to start a podcast rooted in personal experience and purpose, you’ll want to hear this conversation with J. Rosemarie Francis. She shares the origins of her show, how real-life struggles and a desire to help other single moms inspired her, and how she overcame self-doubt to finally publish her first episode. You’ll pick up her honest thoughts on growth, monetization, and using podcasting as a means for connection and change. We also chat about the tools she uses, why imposter syndrome can hit even experienced public speakers, and how she’s supporting other women to tell their own stories. Tune in for a hopeful, practical listen—especially if you’re thinking of starting something heartfelt.Connect With J. Rosemarie FrancisWebsite: https://jrosemarie.comIf 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 Welcome and Guest Intro00:24 J. Rosemarie’s Journey—Author, Mom, Podcaster00:44 Two Podcasts, One Mission01:32 The Spark: Support for Single Moms01:41 Discovery Group and Healing02:21 Lessons From Group Therapy03:01 Finding God as a Father04:12 Breaking Shame and Church Myths05:15 Taking the Leap to Podcasting06:00 Battling Negativity and Imposter Syndrome06:48 Six Years to Hit Publish07:19 Recording the First Episode08:04 Early Interviews and Community08:54 The Shift to Solo Episodes09:56 Short Solo Episodes and Finding Voice10:37 Seven Years In—Sticking With It11:20 Tools of the Podcast Trade—Second Show11:58 From Learning to Mentoring12:35 Podcast Club and Building Community13:48 Impact Beyond Canada14:51 From Idea to Published Episode15:52 Letting Guests Shape the Show16:38 Favorite Tools: Riverside, NotebookLM, Canva18:46 Why Money Wasn’t the Goal…At First20:00 A Book Changes the Perspective20:52 How She Grew Her Listener Base21:59 Future Goals: More Stories, More Social Topics23:50 Helping Moms Tell Their Story24:40 Where to Find the Podcasts25:11 Closing and Thank You

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to launch a podcast fueled by your own healing journey, this episode is for you. I chat with Anthony Guastella, host of the Anthony Guastella Wellness Podcast, about how battling Lyme disease inspired him to help others through audio. You’ll pick up lessons on staying motivated, creating routines that support your podcast energy, and the importance of mission-driven content. We also chat about growing your audience from scratch, balancing monetization with integrity, and using podcasting as a springboard for personal development and speaking gigs. Tune in for honest insight and a behind-the-scenes look at building a wellness show from the ground up.Connect With Anthony GuastellaWebsite: https://anthonyguastella.com/LinkedIn: Search Anthony GuastellaIf 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 From Diagnosis to Podcasting Mission00:48 Learning Wellness Through Lyme Disease01:37 Finding Inspiration and Overcoming Obstacles02:10 Early Days With No Technical Experience03:01 Recording the First Episode03:33 Repurposing Writing Into Podcast Content03:55 Mastering Energy and Communication05:02 Balancing Wellness and Content Creation06:01 Gaining the First Listeners07:12 Growing Audience With Humility08:02 Podcast Creation Behind the Scenes09:21 Turning Life Lessons Into Episodes10:09 Favorite Tools: From Skype to Riverside10:34 Learning From Podcasters Paradise11:56 Celebrating Milestones and Staying Present12:44 The Power of Sharing Your Story13:08 Listener Feedback and Family Pride14:22 Moments of Doubt and Staying the Course15:55 Overcoming Challenges: Sleep and Pain17:07 Growth Comes From Perseverance18:08 Building Resilience Amid Difficulties19:07 Choosing to Grow Through Challenges19:45 Podcast Monetization and Affiliates21:04 Staying Aligned With Integrity22:26 Expanding to YouTube and Shorts23:27 Being Discoverable Where Listeners Search24:00 Why You Need to Truly Care24:22 Personal Growth Through Podcasting25:31 Expanding Network and Lessons Learned26:28 Staying True to Purpose and Learning From Failure27:10 Using the Podcast to Land Speaking Gigs29:00 Reaching Out to Event Organizers30:14 Learning and Adding Value30:41 Where to Find Anthony Guastella Wellness31:03 Website, Coaching, and Articles31:45 Why Your Story Matters

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to start a relationship-focused podcast, this episode is for you. I sit down with Abhishek Joshi, host of "Beyond the Obvious," as he shares how he helps couples work through challenges and why he chose this niche. You’ll pick up tips on finding the right guests, building a thoughtful production workflow, and using AI and social media to grow your audience. We also chat about the meaning of podcast success and how to make your show truly memorable for guests and listeners. Tune in for an honest look behind the scenes.Connect With Abhishek JoshiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abhishek_v_joshiSpotify: Search "Beyond the Obvious with Abhishek Joshi"Apple Podcasts: Search "Beyond the Obvious with Abhishek Joshi"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 Real Journeys Behind the Mic00:23 Meet Abhishek Joshi00:56 Podcast Topics and Unique Format01:33 How Old Is the Show?01:42 Finding the Podcast Name02:32 Why “Beyond the Obvious”?03:33 Early Challenges and Guest Selection04:43 Dialing In the Guest Filter05:08 Behind the Scenes: Production Workflow07:18 Pre-Interviews and Guest Experience08:11 Handling Guest Fit and Awkward Moments09:31 Podcasting on the Fly11:01 The Power of Listening as a Host12:06 Growing with Shorts and Socials12:48 Lessons from Successful Creators13:44 Does the Podcast Make Money?14:29 Podcast as a Lead Generator16:00 Using AI Tools in Podcasting17:52 Hosting Platform Choices19:59 How Coaching Skills Helped20:38 Essential Skills Gained as a Host22:04 Researching and Surprising Guests23:28 The “First Time I” Question Game24:12 Creating Reusable Guest Formats25:16 Future Podcast Growth Ideas26:53 Adding Guest Experiences Virtually27:30 Turning Podcast Memories into Gifts28:26 How to Stand Out Remotely29:49 Doubling Down on Research31:01 Defining Success—For Host and Listener32:52 The Real Goal for Audience Change33:52 Advice for New Podcasters35:53 Where to Find Abhishek’s Podcast36:43 Thanks for Listening and What’s Next

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your podcast momentum going or how podcasters juggle building shows with purpose, this episode is for you. I chat with Tony Bradshaw, host of The Millionaire Choice podcast, about his candid journey with show launches, burnout, and finding meaning in each episode. You’ll pick up real-world tips for staying consistent, insights into promoting and monetizing your podcast without burning out, and why sharing honest stories matters so much. We also chat about practical workflows and what it takes to keep podcasting sustainable long-term. Tune in for a refreshingly real take on podcast growth and mission.Connect With Tony BradshawWebsite: https://higherpeakmarketing.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonybradshaw/Website : https://www.tonybradshaw.com/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 What Drives the Show00:23 Meet Tony Bradshaw01:02 Launching Multiple Podcasts01:56 Upcoming Podcast Projects02:16 Life-Changing Guest Stories03:28 Solving Problems Through Podcasting04:00 Purpose of Wealth Event05:32 Connecting Wealth and Impact06:05 Completing the Giving Cycle07:01 The Formula for Podcast Success08:01 Why Most Podcasters Quit08:36 Getting and Leveraging Reviews08:46 Learning from the Podcast Community09:30 The Power of Monetizing with Teams10:14 Resources and Scaling Up11:00 Production, Booking, and Promotion Challenges12:01 Breaking Through Mental Blocks12:33 Learning by Doing (and Paying for Help)13:56 Early Podcast Bottlenecks15:12 Listening Back and Surprising Confidence16:35 Tools and Tech Evolution17:08 Current Workflow and Platforms18:06 Self-Promotion and Ad Strategies19:02 Why High-Ticket Offers Work Best20:48 Speed, Progress, and Client Growth21:40 Building the Millionaire Planner App22:51 Making 1% Progress Concrete24:05 Breaking Out of Limiting Patterns25:25 Marriage Podcast—Maybe Someday26:27 Documenting the Messy Middle27:25 Healing Family and Money Habits29:40 Setting the Bar as a Parent31:02 Video-First Podcasting Shift32:38 Platforms, Tools, and Social Clips34:53 High-Quality Clips vs AI Editing36:05 Promoting Your Show for Free37:30 Optimizing for Discovery38:26 Highest-Leverage Growth39:11 The Importance of Consistency40:10 List Building and Newsletter Value41:03 Building the Right Promotion Habits42:22 Leveraging Virtual Assistants43:32 Asking for Reviews—And Getting Them44:09 Joining the Podcast Community44:50 Organizing Local Podcast Events46:17 Mics, Interfaces, and Audio Choices47:47 Health and Tech Habits for Podcasters49:46 Final Podcasting Advice51:27 Find and Connect With Tony Bradshaw52:16 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps

In this episode we talk about what it’s really like to grow a podcast from scratch while juggling a business and embracing new tech, you’ll enjoy hearing from Dan Hafner of TechBytes. You’ll pick up useful lessons on consistency, building confidence behind the mic, and why Dan shifted from personal growth tips to technology topics. We also chat about using podcasting as a resource for business, how AI and no-code tools are changing the workflow, and creative ways to keep old episodes fresh. Plus, Dan shares his honest thoughts on keeping podcasting simple and sustainable. Tune in to find some new perspective for your own podcasting journey.Connect With Dan HafnerWebsite: https://dappernocode.comIf 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 The Story Behind the Voice00:24 Who Is Dan Outside Podcasting?01:10 Hobbies, Community, and Wine-Making01:45 Navigating Loss and Gratitude02:33 The Entrepreneur’s Road to Podcasting03:32 Why Podcasting Over Blogging or YouTube?04:25 Embracing Unscripted Episodes05:10 Podcast as Personal Outlet05:43 Authentic Conversations Over Scripts06:10 Behind the Name: TechBytes07:25 From Personal Tips to Tech Focus08:15 Merging Tech, Business, and Self-Development09:28 What Drives the Podcast Now?10:15 How “Bites” Shapes the Show Format11:48 The Struggle with Consistency13:00 Tools That Make Podcasting Easier14:06 Why Anchor (Now Spotify for Creators)15:27 Missing Features and Platform Choices16:30 Putting Yourself Out There: Early Fears17:28 Gaining Confidence Through Practice18:22 Lessons from Pausing the Podcast19:50 Navigating Growth Beyond Numbers20:10 How Podcasting Builds Business Skills22:01 Relationship-Building and Doors Opened23:50 Defining Podcast Success for Yourself25:44 Beyond Downloads: How Dan Measures Growth27:45 Parallels Between No-Code and Podcasting Tools29:30 Repurposing Podcast Content Creatively31:13 Dreaming Up Smart Podcast Tools34:02 Rethinking Old Episodes and Guests36:46 Podcasting’s Unique Place in Our Lives38:08 Has AI Made Podcasting Too Easy?40:12 Podcasts Versus Video for Audience Connection42:21 Building Trust and Authority with Audio43:24 What’s Next for TechBytes45:09 Advice for New and Struggling Podcasters46:42 Where to Find Dan and TechBytes47:05 Closing and Newsletter Invitation