# Solo parenting by choice with Mel Johnson

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Podcast: [Single Ladies In Your Area](https://stenobird.com/podcast/single-ladies-in-your-area-7027384)
Published: 2026-05-01T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week on the podcast, we welcome solo parenting advocate and founder of The Stork & I, Mel Johnson to the podcast. She answers questions like: How do you build a network whilst being a solo parent? Who is the solo parenting journey accessible to? And how far are we in fighting the stigma for solo parents? Find more information about Mel, her journey and the community of solo parents she is building by heading to thestorkandi.com or following her on Instagram @the_stork_and_i Amy's taking her brand new show Thanks For Having Me on tour around the UK from Feb 2027. Tickets are on sale from 10am Friday 24 April, just head to plosive.co.uk . And Harriet is going on tour with her brand new stand-up show Floozy this autumn. For tickets and dates head over harrietkemsley.com . We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at  singleladiesinyourarea@gmail.com . Follow Single Ladies In Your Area on Instagram @singleladiespod Produced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Photo by Paul Gilbey. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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