We were lucky to catch up with Jill Devine recently and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Jill thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. We love asking folks what they would do differently if they were starting today – how they would speed up the process, etc. We’d love to hear how you would set everything up if you were to start from step 1 today.
I’m a St. Louis native and best known for being an on-air radio personality. I spent over 20 years at numerous radio stations in the St. Louis market. Once I became a mom, I started noticing all these things about being a working mom, things no one was talking about. It led me to create and host my own podcast, Two Kids and A Career. The podcast is an outlet to talk openly and without fear of being judged or shamed. The conversations are real, raw, emotional, and knowledgeable.
I started the podcast when I was still working at the radio station and when that career ended in December 2019, I was devastated. With the help of two women who run Evoke Creative Company, eventually I was able to recognize my worth and value. They helped me move forward with my podcast and then helped in the creation of my business, Jill Devine Media.
If I were to do something differently from the time I lost my job to the time I created my business, I wouldn’t have let so much time happen in between. I kept second guessing myself and coming up with excuses as to why I wouldn’t take the next steps I needed to take. Failure was looming in the back of my mind, but failure isn’t always a bad thing. Sometimes it’s necessary for future success.
Jill, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I am a:
Podcast Host + Educator + Speaker + Mama Bear
About the Two Kids and A Career podcast:
Are you craving an open, honest conversation about the highs and lows of parenting, your career, and home life? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. Jill Devine is here to talk about the daily grind of parenthood and how it can make you feel alone, isolated and questioning it all. The Two Kids and A Career Podcast is an outlet to escape the stresses of everyday life, while engaging in real conversations. Jill is an entrepreneur, wife and mama. Her 20-year career as an on-air radio personality inspired this podcast to give voice to the complexities of raising a family, having a career and simply just trying to keep it all together. From the tough talks to the hilarity of it all, she is here to have a conversation and offer great advice from a tribe of amazing individuals. Tune in and join along as we navigate the emotional roller-coaster known as parenthood!
From her podcast experience, Jill has learned a lot through trial and error. If you’ve dreamt of having a podcast to support your business, but you don’t know how to get started and you don’t have time to learn, why not let Jill Devine Media help fulfill your dreams? She can be reached via email [email protected].
Can you talk to us about how your funded your business?
Actually, this is still happening. I’ve had to use most of my personal savings to purchase equipment and software for the podcast.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
It’s the freedom of being my own boss. It’s also the freedom of being able to say what I want to say without having to get it approved by someone.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.jilldevine.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilldevine/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JillDevineMedia/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jill-devine-media/?viewAsMember=true
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/jilldevineradio
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHuvOgNdS93Rv5U8gN2-Yig
Image Credits
PMP Photography Timeless Photography