<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect With J. Rosemarie Francis<br>Website: <a href="https://jrosemarie.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://jrosemarie.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p>There&#39;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&#39;t make it into the show. It&#39;s a quiet way to stay inspired between listens.</p><p>Sign up here: <a href="https://mypodcaststory.com/join" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mypodcaststory.com/join</a></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters<br>00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro<br>00:24 J. Rosemarie’s Journey—Author, Mom, Podcaster<br>00:44 Two Podcasts, One Mission<br>01:32 The Spark: Support for Single Moms<br>01:41 Discovery Group and Healing<br>02:21 Lessons From Group Therapy<br>03:01 Finding God as a Father<br>04:12 Breaking Shame and Church Myths<br>05:15 Taking the Leap to Podcasting<br>06:00 Battling Negativity and Imposter Syndrome<br>06:48 Six Years to Hit Publish<br>07:19 Recording the First Episode<br>08:04 Early Interviews and Community<br>08:54 The Shift to Solo Episodes<br>09:56 Short Solo Episodes and Finding Voice<br>10:37 Seven Years In—Sticking With It<br>11:20 Tools of the Podcast Trade—Second Show<br>11:58 From Learning to Mentoring<br>12:35 Podcast Club and Building Community<br>13:48 Impact Beyond Canada<br>14:51 From Idea to Published Episode<br>15:52 Letting Guests Shape the Show<br>16:38 Favorite Tools: Riverside, NotebookLM, Canva<br>18:46 Why Money Wasn’t the Goal…At First<br>20:00 A Book Changes the Perspective<br>20:52 How She Grew Her Listener Base<br>21:59 Future Goals: More Stories, More Social Topics<br>23:50 Helping Moms Tell Their Story<br>24:40 Where to Find the Podcasts<br>25:11 Closing and Thank You</p><p></p>