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16th Sep 2025

From Trauma to Triumph: A Single Mom's Journey to Empowerment w/Olivia Johnson

Overview

From fleeing a toxic relationship to building a successful HR consultancy and founding a charity, Olivia Johnson's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. She offers valuable insights into balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and philanthropy while navigating the challenges of single parenthood.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

  • Strategies for healing and self-discovery after leaving a toxic relationship
  • The importance of mental health support for single parents
  • How to turn personal pain into purposeful action
  • Tips for recognizing and addressing emotional and psychological abuse
  • The power of writing as a tool for healing and empowerment

Olivia's candid discussion touches on sensitive topics such as domestic violence, child sexual abuse, and the stigma often faced by single mothers. Her openness serves to raise awareness and provide hope to those in similar situations.

Olivia's Three Essential Tips for Single Parents:

  • 1. Don't give up - Even on the toughest days, perseverance pays off
  • 2. Prioritize self-care - You can't pour from an empty cup
  • 3. Protect your mental health - Seek support without shame

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration, practical advice, or wanting to gain perspective the challenges that single moms face. Olivia's story reminds us that with courage and determination, it's possible to overcome life's greatest challenges and create a meaningful, impactful life.

"Do what you have to do for your kids, not what other people want you to do or to please your community or please your family."

Discover how Olivia balances her roles as a mother, entrepreneur, and philanthropist while advocating for mental health awareness and support for diverse communities. Her journey from survivor to thriver offers valuable lessons on resilience, self-discovery, and the power of giving back.

Connect with Olivia

Website | Book: Echos of Resilience | Facebook | LinkedIn | Charity website

Don't parent alone! Get the emotional support you need by connecting with communities on or off line. Solo Moms Connect is an online community designed to connect single moms globally. Join our Facebook group or sign up for our next virtual meetup here. Thanks.



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About the Podcast

SoloMoms! Talk
Connecting the stories of solo moms globally
Welcome to SoloMoms! Talk podcast where solo (divorced, single, married, widowed) moms share their stories and gain a whole new perspective on their own lives.

Host, J. Rosemarie Francis welcomes dynamic guests who share their personal stories as well as offer helpful tips and strategies to solo moms globally, so they can live more joy-filled lives.

This show brings awareness to the unique experiences of moms raising their kids alone.  Because a solo mom is not always "single". She may be widowed like Shaniqua Garvin: https://bit.ly/3tJ5KSv; or divorced like Nicole Lonzano: https://bit.ly/3HVMzdg: or still married like Allison Banfield: https://bit.ly/3Co9InM.

Single moms make up a whole spectrum of families headed by a woman bearing sole responsibility for raising her children.
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The podcast is designed to curate not only the struggles but also the triumphs of single moms around the world.  Expert interviews help to equip solo moms to become a better version of themselves, better parent/co-parent, and partner.
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I want single moms to know that they are not alone and they don't have to parent in silence.
Mission of SoloMoms! Talk Podcast is to: 
1) bring awareness to the struggles of single moms; 
2) shine a light on the positive impact they make on their families and communities; 
3) reduce the number of single moms globally, through education, connection, and self-education; and 
4) to help single moms see themselves as God sees them.
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J. Rosemarie Francis

As the solo mom of 3 adult sons, I've experienced life raising children solo. My goal is to connect moms around the world who are raising children alone. I'm not only a podcast host but I also mentor solo moms to Shift, Heal, and Empower themselves to live a transformed life -- to see themselves as God sees them.

My mission is to reduce the number of solo moms worldwide through mentoring, education, and encouraging spiritual growth through my S.H.E. framework.