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September 28, 2023 26 mins

In this debut episode of Let's Start a Podcast, we dive deep into Marsha's incredible journey behind overcoming trauma to understanding the power of podcasting to create a story-telling community.

She persevered through life's challenges to build a loyal following of 200,000 listeners and an impressive catalog of 600+ episodes.

Join Elijah as he explores Marsha's resilience, passion for storytelling, and lessons she's learned along the way.

Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, enjoy the valuable insights and motivation this episode has to offer. Grow your podcast audience and gain thousands of organic listeners by leveraging Marsha's techniques.

Kickstart your own podcasting journey with the wisdom of a true trailblazer, how she created a community around owning your own choices and your own life.

Subscribe to Let's Start a Podcast, kindly provide us with a five start review, and get exited for more podcast stories to help you succeed in your podcast adventure.

More info about Marsha's podcast (Own Your Choices, Own Your Life) & story can be found at: https://www.marshavanw.com

Follow Marsha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marshavanw/

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