Remi Roy Osi shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Remi , really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What do you think others are secretly struggling with—but never say?
I think a lot of people are quietly struggling with a kind of existential crisis, asking themselves, “What am I doing here?” or “How do I make this life work?” We work so hard to figure things out, to make the right moves, to look like we’ve got it all together. But the truth is, most of us don’t. We’re just feeling our way through it, day by day.
And I think that’s okay.
When we can admit that, to ourselves, at least, it takes the pressure off. The pressure to always get it right. The pressure to perform. The pressure to know exactly what we’re doing and where we’re going.
Once that pressure lifts, we become more open. More curious. And in my experience, it’s that openness and curiosity that actually helps you find your way.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Remi Roy-Osi. I’m the founder of PodGround.io, a learning and networking platform for independent podcasters, and the host of The Driven Introvert podcast.
These days, I work at the intersection of technology and podcasting, building a platform I truly believe needs to exist, one that provides resources, education, and most importantly, community for everyday podcasters.
I’m talking about the people who aren’t celebrities. They don’t have huge followings or production teams. They’re business owners, students, community leaders, artists, creatives who are doing their best to share their voice and make an impact through podcasting.
Podcasting is everywhere now. It’s part of the cultural zeitgeist. But when we think of podcasts, we tend to think of the big names, the people landing million-dollar deals. What often gets overlooked is the thousands of everyday creators showing up consistently with stories, insight, and value.
The truth is, most independent podcasters don’t have the support they need. Many give up after just a few episodes, long before they see the real benefits of the medium.
At PodGround, we’re passionate about changing that. We’re building a space where independent podcasters can grow, connect, and keep going, together.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I was shy, quiet, and a little awkward. I truly believed I didn’t have much to offer the world. I was hiding, afraid to be seen, afraid to be wrong. I learned fear early. I learned to doubt myself. And that mindset was incredibly hard to shake.
It’s taken me years, most of my adulthood, really, to unlearn that version of myself. To find the Remi I somehow knew was always in there, but couldn’t quite reach. It’s been a long, slow climb out of fear and uncertainty.
But I no longer believe I have nothing to offer. I know I have a voice, and I know how to use it. I believe I can do anything I set my heart to, especially when I pursue it with diligence, discipline, and integrity.
Most of all, I believe I can make a positive difference in the lives of others.
And I believe there’s far more ahead of me than there is behind me.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
If I could say one kind thing to my younger self, it would be this:
Get ready. It gets harder, but you’re going to get stronger.
I believe in tough love, the kind that doesn’t let you stay stuck, the kind that sees your potential and calls it out. Nothing meaningful in my life has come from ease. Every breakthrough, every success, every moment of growth has come through struggle.
So I’ve learned not to wish the struggle away. Not to ask for an easier path, but to become the kind of person who can walk the hard one, with discipline, with courage, and with faith.
To my younger self, I’d say: Lean into it. Don’t be afraid. Don’t quit when others give up. There’s purpose in the process. There’s a reason you’re here. You have something to offer. You are stronger than you think.
Find your path. Keep going. Everything will work out.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
I’m deeply committed to the belief that community is at the heart of how we’ll do business, now and in the future. More and more, we’re seeing that real connection lasts longer than a sale. It’s community that drives loyalty, and loyalty is what builds longevity.
That’s why I’m fully committed to the project we’re building at PodGround, a community-first platform for independent podcasters.
Our goal is to create a rallying point. A space where anyone with a voice, whether they’re building a business, sharing their passion, or serving their community, can find the resources, connection, and support they need to not only get started, but to stay consistent and keep going.
No matter how long it takes, I’m committed to this work. To building this platform. To building this community. To building the kind of space I believe the future of podcasting, and meaningful work, is rooted in.
Because I believe the future belongs to communities.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I’m living with purpose, when I’m pursuing a goal with intention, self-awareness, and integrity.
That goal could be anything, work, home, health, but when I know I’m doing something that matters, something that positively impacts my life and helps me show up for the people who need me, I feel grounded. I feel aligned.
Now, peace doesn’t always mean everything is calm or perfect. Life isn’t always joyful or easy. But I’ve learned to be comfortable in the discomfort, especially when the hard thing I’m facing is part of my purpose.
There’s peace in doing the uncomfortable thing when I know why I’m doing it and who I’m doing it for.
I’m committed to living a purposeful, intentional life. And I’ve learned that when I drift and move aimlessly, that’s when I lose my peace.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://podground.io/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remiroy/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/remioo/
- Other: https://thedrivenintrovert.buzzsprout.com
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