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Ep. 51: I Almost Quit This Podcast Last Week
Episode 51 • 17th February 2026 • 9 TO 5 MOM WITH A POD • The Good Paralegal LLC
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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.


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