56. Investing in Your Voice: How Pivot Ball Change Helped Bring Tiny Little Hearts to Life
Sometimes the hardest diagnosis becomes the clearest calling. In honor of Heart Health Awareness Month, I’m joined by Katelyn McMahan, host of Tiny Little Hearts, who shares how her daughter Goldie’s severe congenital heart defect diagnosis at 18 weeks changed the trajectory of her life and ultimately inspired her to create the very community she couldn’t find. We talk about what it was like for her to launch her podcast with the support of Pivot Ball Change, how investing in help gave her clarity and accountability, and why she later chose to take ownership of her editing using our guide. From unexpected friendships and speaking opportunities to landing her first affiliate partner, Katelyn’s story is a powerful reminder that purpose can rise from the most painful seasons. She also opens up about Goldie’s feeding journey, life with a G-tube, and shares a few personal favorites you’ll love.
Key Topics Covered
Goldie’s severe CHD diagnosis at 18 weeks and how it reshaped Katelyn’s life
Why Katelyn created Tiny Little Hearts when she couldn’t find the support she needed
The emotional and logistical overwhelm of launching a podcast
What it was like working with Pivot Ball Change from day one
The accountability factor that comes with investing in podcast support
How the Pivot Ball Change editing guide empowered Katelyn to edit her own episodes
The unexpected community and friendships formed through podcasting
Being invited to speak at two local heart walks
Monetization, authenticity, and landing her first affiliate partnership
Goldie’s feeding journey and navigating life with a G-tube
An amped up spaghetti bolognese recipe recommendation
Why Katelyn loves Nuuly and how she uses the subscription service
