The Edit: Writing Your Book Without Losing Your Voice

Are you checking in and invested in your future self? Jen Vertanen surely is. Jen Vertanen is a mentor for ambitious women who may feel bored and unfulfilled even though they've checked all the boxes and done everything "right". This conversation has a bucketload of gems and the vibrancy of Jen shines through the microphone right into your ears. Listen as Holly and Jen discuss: How sometimes life...

We are back again with Linda Lenore! If you remember, Linda is a Feng Shui Master, Green Building and Vital Home consultant. Last week we heard an introduction to Linda and how the home can impact so many aspects of our lives. This week Linda and Holly extend on the conversation and talk about: Feng Shui for business and in the corporate world, including communication and right directions. A peach...

What would happen if you found out that your home was causing significant illness and heartbreaks? Linda Lenore discovered that this was happening in her world and because our homes are a place where we spent a good chunk of our time, she embarked on a mission to find answers and how to heal from the home environment. Linda has a fascinating story and has achieved in her life. Listen as Holly and...

Stephanie Corder has seen her fair share of ups and downs throughout her life, although you wouldn't think so based on this conversation. Stephanie has a truly remarkable and inspirational story of finding freedom even when others think it's impossible. Listen to this uplifting and fun conversation as Holly and Stephanie discuss: Invisible conditions and the effect they have on ourselves and other...

Sometimes when two people meet you can hear the click from halfway around the world. And that is exactly what happened within this conversation. Jo created a business to empower and support the 40+ woman to rediscover her purpose, health and passion for life. Although their physical locations may be miles apart, it is clear Jo and Holly have a lot in common and fell into this conversation with ent...

On the Other Side of Foster Care with Nicole White   Unfortunately some people have been dealt quite a bit in their life and fortunately we have people such as our guest today to share their wisdom as a result. Nicole Whilte recently published a memoir detailing her life from early childhood until she met her biological mother for the first time at age 17. In this powerful conversation Holly and N...

Holly is joined by fellow Texan today, Debra Wood who brings with her a permission to shine. Debra is multi-passionate and has been in the entrepreneurial space for decades now. Debra runs three businesses (currently) and provides inspiration for all that will listen to this episode. Debra and Holly discuss: The fact that we have earned our chapter within the third half of our lives and we deserve...

It's time to change the belief that the third half of life is one which is tired, drawn out and lacking opportunities. Holly joins Neeahtima Dowdy for the Podcast who is the creator and host of We're Not Dead Yet: Women Rocking their Next Chapter (a YouTube series which is very aligned with the Podcast!). Listen as Holly and Neeahtima discuss: Finding our power from within. How we can dream bigger...

In this episode of Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast Holly joins together with Tracie Root to talk about the adaptation we have all made throughout the pandemic, especially in moving our brick and mortar businesses online. Tracie serves women in her workshops, group programs, and in The Gather Community to expand their beliefs about what's possible for them, so they can be BOLD in life and busine...

Caterina Rando omits a vivacious and bubbly personality which is clearly demonstrated by this conversation. Caterina is a proud Italian American, whose grandparents came through Ellis Island, and is a master coach, a podcaster, author, app developer, community builder and Clubhouse moderator. Listen as Holly and Caterina discuss: How the ripples of generosity and gratitude influence and touch hear...

Holly joins Angela Wilson for a wonderful conversation on the Podcast this week. Angela is the founder of Angela Unlimited, an organization that helps women to find their voice, and to live their fullest lives, and to help them to emerge from the shadows - a perfect way to signify and celebrate International Women's Day. Join with Holly and Angela as they discuss: Money beliefs, mindset, perceptio...

Holly is flying solo for today's episode as she reflects on a monumental month. There are times when life happens and circumstances arise, which can leave us feeling that life is crazy and out of control. Holly discusses many parallels in this episode between her purse and current life events, including: When tomorrow becomes tomorrow, which becomes tomorrow. Restructuring, adjusting as life evolv...

When we are children, sometimes we are influenced by beliefs which are not always going to be the same as we grow wiser, with more experience and build our identity over our lifetime. Holly is joined with new friend Catherine Morris on the Podcast today. Catherine has enjoyed a varied career, from working in a local ironing parlour to qualified primary school teacher for 20 years before moving int...

What happens when the student becomes the teacher? An inspirational, truthful and wise discussion unfolds. Although Ashley McComb hasn't quite reached the third half of life, yet brings a sage, humble and delightful manner to the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast.   Listen as Holly and Ashley discuss: trusting in the plan, even when you don't understand changing gears, doing what makes you happy...

Jennifer Aks-Neuman joins Holly on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast this week and talks about the power of storytelling and acknowledgement that happens when presented by the opportunity to learn in a different way. Jen is the founder of herStories which empowers Womxn to share their story to help them recognize their resilience and celebrate all that they are. Listen as Holly and Jen discus...

Holly joins with Kayshaun Brooks this week for the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast and talks thoroughly about the power of affiliates, networking and collaboration. Kayshaun is a Holistic Pain & Trauma Warrior and owner of Renew You Body Butters a luxury skincare/ holistic business. She specializes in helping to manage severe dry skin issues such as eczema and psoriasis.   Listen as Kayshaun an...

Holly chats with Ruthann Bowen for this episode, with common interests and similarity in their stories, the conversation is filled with fun, information and motivation. Ruthann is the founder and CEO of Wix DesignHer, a web design agency dedicated to helping DIY entrepreneurs achieve professional looking website.   This episode covers: How your path is often laid before you realise its importance,...

Holly is joined for this episode with Yvonne Marchese and it's clear their are many parallels in the exploration of what it means to bloom later in life and how much of a need there is to redefine society's (and our) ideas when it comes to retirement and learning beyond 50.    Listen as Holly and Yvonne discuss: Doing what you can, with what you have, where you are. Finding meaning after physical...

Within this episode Holly comes together with Lori Tainter, who easily exudes vibrancy, energy and how to emerge in your midlife with confidence and flair. Lori helps you transform into your most beautiful self with everyday simple and fun make-up tips, including fun and engaging Instagram reels.   Listen as Holly and Lori talk about: Changing the 50's mentality and letting go of what other people...

Setting daily intentions increases your chances of being productive and successful. The daily intentions are a road map for your day. Over the past year, I have fine-tuned this process and it has proven successful for my daily life as well as my business. The process is quick, simple, and easy to include in your morning routine. I divide my exaggerated to-do-list into 3 categories: 1. What MUST be...

In this episode of Teaching Yourself to Learn, Holly is joined with Theo Acker who talks about her grief and her current healing process. Theo knows firsthand the importance of sharing the hurt, as she lost her mother in a tragic farming accident in July of 2019.   Listen as Holly and Theo talk about: How grief is different for everyone. When your life changes in an instant through unimaginable tr...

On this episode of the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, Holly Totten joins Amy Lazare. Amy Lazare has been a lifelong entrepreneur who's built her career helping others succeed, recently she went from business builder to business owner and shares her journey throughout that process.   Join Holly and Amy as they discuss: How your identity is tied up into what you do for a living. That the decisi...

Holly Totten and Beth Rozier join the Podcast for this episode and share many laughs, wisdom and connect together through shared stories and wisdom. Beth has had many career journeys from co-developing and running a Landscape Architecture company, to an intensive job as a Medical Device Rep and finally landing her dream job as a wine consultant for Scout & Cellar. Holly and Beth touch on: Starting...

Melissa has been a wonderful cheerleader for the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast from the start and joins with Holly to chat about Hopeful Simplicity and a Less Stress Lifestyle that centers around Organizing. Melissa advocates for those who feel overwhelmed and unorganised, mentioning that we are not messy, we are not lazy, we just have not found our style. Listen as Melissa and Holly discuss:...

Join Holly alongside Dr Shelley Nash this week as they talk about feeling confident from the inside out. The clothes and styles we choose run a lot deeper than just the clothes in our wardrobe. Clothes help you feel more confident and become part of you when working in synergy with each other. Dr Nash explores this concept and her transformational coaching system that helps women break free from t...