The Edit: Writing Your Book Without Losing Your Voice

The guest for the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today is Judy Hoberman. Judy has quite a few notches to her belt including certifications from Cornell University's College of Business in Women in Leadership and Women in Entrepreneurship, a degree from Queens College, New York. She is a featured TedX speaker and has also published 4 books and impacted audiences of thousands, with coaching and...

Trucking is an integral part of our community, logistics chain and economy. Mindy Brown joins Holly on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today as a consultant, advocate, and mentor for women in the transportation industry. Mindy is passionate about clearing a path for women not only to survive in the trucking industry, but to also thrive and succeed. The result, she feels, is creating more wo...

It seems positive mindset and gratitude are hot words on the internet right now. However, what happens when we observe and pin the positivity on Pinterest instead of actually implementing the practices we are exposed to? Amanda Yoa joins Holly on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today to talk about gratitude and how we can transcend the limitations of the mind to revolutionize our lives. Lis...

Recently Holly had quite an amusing and memorable experience while driving to pick up her aunt from the airport. It wasn't long before she realized she was in the service area of the airport and travelling around in circles trying to get out. Listen to this impressive story as Holly reflects on her own learnings and takeaways from the experience. She chats about: When somebody else is telling us w...

Traditionally, menopause is known as the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. Outside of this significant event, there previously has been little conversation, education and awareness that join alongside. Kerry Taylor believes menopause is an opportunity to embrace the next stage of your life and thrive in your best years. Listen as she joins Holly on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Po...

A quote from Catherine Pulsifer You suggests "Communication is one of the most important skills you require for a successful life". Through the Podcast conversation within this episode, it is evident that Pam Knox agrees and is passionate about building a better world through better communication. She transforms the lives of her clients and their families by helping them to become better communica...

Katrina Klooster joins Holly for the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today, Katrina is a teacher turned entrepreneur who has had a passion to help people for as long as she can remember. She accidentally stumbled upon coaching and knew this was exactly what she was meant to do during this phase of my life. As the conversation evolves, Holly and Katrina realise they share many outlooks, values a...

At 54, Elaine Williams, feels like she is just getting started. Destined with an ability to laugh at herself and growing in confidence every day, Elaine joins the Podcast to share her story for good and help others do the same. In this charismatic and bubbly conversation listen as Holly and Elaine discuss: Life and how sometimes we can do a lot of the right things, but maybe not always for the bes...

Traditionally a community is thought of as a group of people living in close proximity. However, it is so much more than that. Holly is travelling solo today to talk about how her thoughts and experiences of community have evolved and expanded greater than she could have imagined. Listen as Holly reflects on: The different types of community we can find all around us. Pulling together and pouring...

Julie Scott is full of inspiration today as she chats with Holly and infuses this episode with optimism in order to inspire others to to find new meaning and purpose so they can confidently make the rest of their life the *best* of their life". The energy in this episode will make you smile, develop your curiosity and have you nodding your head alongside. Listen as Holly and Julie discuss: How bel...

Ducks are content, adaptable and lead a life of balance. They communicate, stick together and respect their limitations. Similar to this conversation between Holly and her guest Wendy Jarvis. Wendy is author of Be a Duck, has a VW beetle named Stan and brings a light and humble approach to this conversation. Listen as Holly and Wendy discuss: There are many things we may not be able to do, but tho...

Kerry is famously know as the director and head bean counter at Zinc Business Solutions, and also hosts the Simply Biz Bean$ podcast which is held in a virtual cafe where business finances are as simple as having a cup of coffee! Kerry has worn many hats throughout her life, providing wonderful wisdom and insight all round. Listen as Kerry and Holly discuss: Embracing change, loving it and realisi...

Today marks a very special occasion on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast as Holly is interviewed from behind the scenes for her 50th episode. It is no mean feat to commit and dedicate yourself, alongside learning and exploring every step of the way. The absolute exhilaration and enjoyment which seeps through every word in this conversation is evident. Join Holly as she is interviewed on the o...

After slogging hard, giving at 200% to rebuild her career and trying to climb back up the ladder from missing so many years in the workforce - Denise Millet felt cooked and wiped out. At that point an early endometrial cancer diagnosis changed her life. She decided enough was enough and changed her life for the better. Listen as she joins Holly for the Podcast today and they discuss: Building a bu...

Cat Corchado joins Holly for the Teaching Yourself to Lean Podcast today. Cat retired from the US Air Force in 2000 and now helps others navigate the transition process from active duty to civilian through her own Podcast, Sisters-in-Service . Listen as Cat and Holly explore: Overcoming challenges and what they look like both inside and outside a military way of living. How to adapt, accept and ac...

Holly is fresh and back from holidays with a special Solo episode on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today. Holly reflects on a few things that matter most and how they should never be at the mercy of the things that matter least. Listen as Holly chats about the following areas in this snippet for your ears: The busy of being busy Slowing down to speed up and stopping to smell the roses Nam...

So often we feel like we need to hide certain parts of our identities, whether that is through protecting others, protecting ourselves or what we believe is best for us at the time. Pam Mantay did exactly that. After being diagnosed with sickle cell disease at four years old, Pam values the importance of digging deep to focus on what's important in order to fulfil our purpose. Listen as Holly and...

Wouldn't it be amazing if you could be completely unafraid to rewrite our lives, especially in this third half? Amy Rees is a living example of how you can do extraordinary things and how it's never too late to be who you might have been. Listen as Amy and Holly chat about: Friendships and women supporting women, while also keeping yourself open and available for new opportunities and friendships....

There are some stories and conversations which absolutely capture the essence of community, friendships and inspirational appetite that is desired for in the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast. Becky Burnett does not disappoint and  provides one of those conversations within this episode. Becky and Holly actually used to work together, before both retiring and expanding their third half of life. L...

Is it possible to give too much? As a leader of a circle of GIVE-ologists, Donna Bender certainly doesn't think so. Donna is passionate about sharing her proven formula to retain clients, multiply referrals, and increase sales by simply giving. After speaking over Clubhouse for many months, Holly and Donna sit down for the podcast today and discuss: How to inspire at least one person everyday and...

Hol ly shares a very special and personal story today which is bound to teach, inspire and delight her listeners. Recently on episode 40 of the Teac hing Yourself to Learn Podcast, Holly touched on a particularly noteworthy story and mentioned a special mug. Holly reflects on the lesson taken from the gift and how we can move forward after life altering experiences. Holly touches on: How we never...

Maureen Edwards joins Holly on the Podcast today to talk about her journey throughout entrepreneurship and life itself. On the outside it looked like life was great, business booming. However after almost losing everything in her first company, it sparked a passion to work with small businesses owners over 50. Listen as Holly and Maureen discuss: Living a life without regret and giving grace when...

Barbara Bolton Schreiber never imagined she would be living her dream guiding entrepreneurs to make an impact, while also having an enjoyable and wonderful chat alongside Holly on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast. After surviving complex trauma, Barbara has taught herself not to get involved with the drama around her - making for a fascinating conversation. Listen as Holly and Barbara touch...

Holly explores confidence in the comfortable in this episode with her guest Linda Lauridsen. Linda is a leading expert Style Coach or as she's better know, Linda the Style Sherpa. She's been in the beauty industry for over 34 years as an artist hairstylist, editorial makeup artist, and an international image consultant. Listen as Holly and Linda discuss: How your backstory can drive you and create...

Holly is flying Solo on the Podcast this week as she reflects on the friendships that she has shared throughout the various seasons of her life. Certain events can prompt thinking which helps us see the world differently and Holly has recently done that. Listen as she explores: How friends play a very important role in our lives and how that changes and progresses within our third-half of life. Di...