The Purposed Platform
Wife to a former MLB player, current foster + adoptive + bio momma, business owner and communicator Katie Roberts not only shares her real-life stories, but dives deep into the beautiful, real, and raw stories of the women around her.
Everyone has a story.
Katie's mission, is to provide a platform for women to tell their stories with purpose.
You can learn something from everyone, and you just might find, you're not alone in the battles you face.
Explore with her the beauty of women telling their stories from an honest approach, with the purpose-- to inspire.
What's your story?
INSTAGRAM: @katiellisroberts
WEBSITE: www.thepurposedplatform.com/podcast
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 33
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2020
032: Shelbe Ward: Single foster momma who started fostering at just 22 years old
In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend Shelbe Ward. Shelbe is a single foster mom who is also a full time teacher. If you have ever considered foster care, but think it’s not doable be…
031: Jordan Owens: Overcoming and finding healing after a traumatic childhood and an unhealthy body image
In this episode I sit down with my friend Jordan Owens as she gives me a glimpse into her unimaginable childhood and the effects it has had on her life. One thing that I am so inspired by in her stor…
030: Katie Roberts: Everything changed in an instant: The MLB and the decisions we make
In this episode, I tell a little bit of my story in regards to when Ken and I first got married, Ken going into Major League Baseball, and how I personally make decisions when I don’t know what to do…
029: Halle Owens: The inner battle when dieting and fitness has taken control
In this episode, I sit down and have a conversation with my new found friend, Halle Owens. Halle and I talk about her health and fitness journey through high school and college soccer, and she opens …
028: Katie Roberts: Reunifying a foster baby and perspective to see the greater story
In this episode, I, host Katie Roberts, share my heart and story of reunifying a foster baby. I share my perspective during this time and how we can all shift our perspective even in the darkest mome…
027: Kim Hommel: Trusting God while her child battled cancer
In this episode, I talk with my friend Kim Hommel. We have a conversation about her journey through an incredibly tough season, when one of her daughters was fighting cancer. Kim gives such a great p…
026: Kristin Friend and Katie Roberts: Foster Care Q + A
In this episode I have a conversation with my friend Kristin Friend. She is a fellow foster mama and she hosts a podcast called Follow the Friends were she talks ALL things foster care. In this conve…
025: Jessica Felice: Making the decision, at just 15 years old, to place her baby for adoption
In this episode, I talk to a friend I’ve known since high school!
You know, for me it's always very special to have a friend come on and have a conversation, but this episode really resonated with me…
024: Kristin Decker: Overcoming years of severe bullying and battling an eating disorder
In this episode, I talk with my new found friend, Kristin Decker. When an old friend of mine emailed me and told me a little bit of Kristin’s story, I knew I HAD to have a conversation with her!
Bul…
023: Emily DuBois: Navigating dating relationships, the freedom of forgiveness, and fulfillment in the season of singleness
In this episode, I have a conversation with my new found friend Emily. She tells her story of two dating relationships that were toxic in their own ways even though each relationship couldn’t have be…
022: Katie Klute: How her 10 year battle with an eating disorder lead to opening up a Recovery and Wellness Center
This episode has by far been one of the most informational and eye opening conversations I’ve had on the podcast thus far. Katie Klute battled an eating disorder, which started in the 2nd grade, for …
021: Stephanie Heller: A brave mother creating a legacy after the death of her baby
In this episode I have a conversation with my friend Stephanie Heller. She talks about the process of carrying her baby girl until delivery, not knowing if the baby would live or not. You see, she fo…
020: Katie Roberts: Adoption Journey: When bio mom changes her mind
In this episode, I give an update on our adoption journey. I tell the story of hearing the news that the sweet bio mom of our soon to be adopted baby told me she was changing her mind and keeping her…
019: Jasmine Davenport: Her steadfast journey through her husband’s mental illness and suicide
On today’s episode, I chat with my friend Jasmine Davenport. I’ll be really honest with you, when I first birthed the idea of this podcast and telling women’s stories, she was at the top of my list. …
018: Ashlee Yates: MLB wife managing epilepsy + motherhood
In this episode, I have a conversation with MLB wife, Ashlee Yates. Ashlee began having uncommon speech symptoms after the birth of her first child, and when her baby was just three months old, she w…
017: Camille Winkler: Part 2: Unwavering strength and faith through the darkest season both on and off the field
This episode is part two of the conversation with my good friend, Camille Winkler. In part one, she talked about the setbacks in her husband’s Major League Baseball career as well as receiving the ne…
016: Camille Winkler: Part 1: Unwavering strength and faith through the darkest season both on and off the field
In this episode, I have a conversation with my good friend, Camille Winkler. If you have ever watched a Major League Baseball game, you might not think about the people or women in the stands related…
015: Ellie Rebugio: When life doesn’t make sense: Healing from the sudden murder of her father
In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend Ellie. She opens up in the most candid way as she talks about the day she found out her dad was murdered. She also explains the aftermath that ca…
BONUS: Katie Roberts: Women empowering women, staying centered, and stewarding your season
On this BONUS episode, tune in to hear Tayler Cathrine from Thriving Military Wife (an online series and resource for women married to men in military) interview Katie Roberts. Katie Roberts talks al…
014: Lauren Chandler: Twins separated at birth
In this episode, I have a conversation with Lauren Chandler as she tells her unique story of being a twin separated at birth. Not only do I speak with Lauren, but half way through, her mom stops by h…