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Success In Mind; Motivation, and Inspiration for Entrepreneurs
Author: Teri Holland
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Success begins in the mind. Success in Mind with Host Teri Holland delivers actionable strategies for personal growth, mindset mastery, and business success. Each episode features:
- Practical self-improvement techniques for busy entrepreneurs
- Insights from successful business leaders on personal development
- Strategies to overcome common entrepreneurial challenges
- Tips for balancing personal growth with business expansion
- Actionable advice to boost productivity and performance
Whether you’re a startup founder, small business owner, or aspiring entrepreneur, Success in Mind equips you with the tools to level up your mindset and achieve your business goals. Subscribe now and start your journey to entrepreneurial excellence!
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Ep. 396: In the first episode of 2026, host Teri Holland explains why willpower is unreliable and how to partner with your unconscious mind to achieve your goals. Instead of setting "wishes," learn how to define real changes through identity-level shifts and nervous system safety.
Key Takeaways:
Identity Over Outcomes: You cannot outperform your self-image. Learn how to level up who you are to match what you want to achieve.
Safety First: If a goal triggers a threat response (procrastination), it’s too big. Teri shares how to scale down until your body feels grounded and clear.
Build Structure, Not Pressure: Motivation is fleeting; routines are mechanical. Discover "habit anchoring" to make your new behaviors automatic.
The Smallest Action: Use the "minimum viable action" strategy to keep promises to yourself even when resistance shows up.
Reflection Questions from the Show:
Which resolution have you been setting on repeat?
What identity is this goal asking you to step into?
What is one action you can take today that feels doable and not dramatic?
Connect with Teri:
Website: www.teriholland.ca
Ready for deeper work? Book a consultation here
Try Kajabi for 30 Days: 30 Days of Kajabi
Ep. 395: Why don’t friends and family take you seriously while strangers support your business and personal growth? In this episode of Success in Mind, we break down the psychology behind why the people closest to you don’t support you — and why this is completely normal for entrepreneurs and high performers.
If you’re an entrepreneur, coach, creator, or business owner, this episode explains the psychology behind why the people closest to you don’t take you seriously — and why this dynamic is far more common than anyone talks about.
In this episode of Success in Mind, we break down:
Why strangers are often more supportive than friends and family
The psychology of Prophet in Your Own Land Syndrome
How familiarity kills perceived authority
Why your growth threatens people in your inner circle (even if they love you)
Why online validation feels stronger than real-life support
Why friends don’t support your business — and what to do instead
How to stop seeking validation from the wrong people
The mindset shift every high performer needs to keep moving forward
This episode is especially relevant if you’ve ever thought:
“Why don’t my friends support my business?”
“Why does my family not take me seriously?”
“Why do strangers believe in me more than people I know?”
“Why does my success feel uncomfortable around people close to me?”
You’re not imagining it — and you’re not doing anything wrong.
This episode will help you detach from misplaced expectations, understand the psychology behind being undervalued by your inner circle, and refocus your energy on the people who are actually ready to see you.
🎧 Listen now if you’re building something bigger than your past — and learning to trust your future.
Ever hit a goal you worked hard for… and instead of feeling proud, you felt anxious, numb, or disappointed? That’s the Success Hangover, the emotional crash that happens when your nervous system can’t keep up with your growth.
In this episode, Teri unpacks why high achievers secretly struggle after big wins, how identity gaps fuel self-sabotage, and what you can do to regulate your mind and body so success feels safe, not overwhelming.
You’ll learn:
Why success triggers anxiety or emptiness
How the nervous system misinterprets growth as danger
The identity gap that causes self-sabotage
How to stabilize and integrate success
One micro-action that keeps momentum alive
If you’re tired of crashing after every win, this episode is a game-changer.
Work with Teri: Book a consultation →Sign up here Follow on Instagram: @teriholland Watch on YouTube: Success in Mind Podcast
The (Almost) 1:1 Business Workshop: www.teriandyahel.ca
Chapters
00:00 Understanding the Success Hangover05:28 The Identity Gap and Its Impact08:46 Breaking the Cycle of Success Hangover12:13 Guided Visualization for Integration
Ep. 393: In this episode, Fashion Therapist and Personal Stylist Marisol Colette joins me to unpack the psychology of personal style, and why what you wear has a direct impact on your confidence, identity, visibility, and business success.
We explore how clothing influences your nervous system, why your wardrobe may be holding you back, and how aligning your outer style with your aspirational self can transform the way you show up in your life and business.
You’ll learn: • What fashion psychology really is • How personal style affects confidence and credibility • How to build a wardrobe that reflects your identity • Why entrepreneurs need style consistency for magnetic branding • How to stop hiding and start showing up with authentic power • How to step into your future self through style
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or anyone ready to upgrade how you feel and present yourself, this conversation will change how you think about getting dressed.
Learn more about Marisol:
Website: https://solreflection.com/
Get a FREE Style Consultation: https://calendly.com/solreflection/custom-personal-styling-consultation?month=2025-12
Stretch Your Style Simple 5 Day Challenge: https://solreflection.ac-page.com/stretchyourstylesimple-challenge
Self-Guided Closet Inventory: https://solreflection.ac-page.com/self-guided-closet-inventory
Made in Italy: A Style Immersion Retreat: https://lifebeyondtheroom.com/retreat/made-in-italy-a-style-immersion-retreat-with-marisol-colette/
Show Links:
Work with Teri: www.teriholland.ca
Chapters:
00:00 Understanding Fashion Therapy02:40 Merging Therapy and Fashion04:57 The Process of Fashion Therapy Sessions07:56 Impact of Personal Style on Confidence10:01 Creating a Versatile Wardrobe12:30 The Psychology of Dressing Well15:43 The Power of Colour in Branding20:52 Aligning Personal and Brand Values25:55 Navigating Emotional Challenges in Dressing28:03 Transformation Through Fashion30:11 Building Credibility in Business32:18 Dressing for Authenticity36:14 Aligning Style with Aspirational Self38:35 Embracing Change and Growth42:21 The Power of Self-Expression46:38 Redefining Beauty Standards49:50 Final Thoughts and Resources
Ep. 392: In this episode of Success in Mind, Teri Holland discusses the transformative power of shifting from a mindset of scarcity to one of abundance. She emphasizes that true success is not about doing more but about embodying the energy of 'enough.' Teri shares her personal journey of overcoming the hustle mentality and highlights the importance of regulating one's nervous system, anchoring into identity, and acting from a place of sufficiency. The conversation provides actionable steps for listeners to attract opportunities and success by changing their internal beliefs and energy.
Takeaways
Real power comes from energy, not effort.
You get what you believe you deserve.
Living in the frequency of not enough creates scarcity.
Regulating your nervous system is essential for manifestation.
Your unconscious mind filters reality through identity beliefs.
Episode links:
Download the free hypnosis here––> The Energy of Enough Hypnosis
Book a consultation with Teri––> Book your call
Try Kajabi for FREE for 30 Days and get support from Teri on setting up your online business on Kajabi:
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Chapters
00:00 The Energy of Enough03:00 Shifting from Chasing to Attracting06:53 Steps to Regulate Your Nervous System09:20 Anchoring into Identity and Acting from Sufficiency
Ep. 391: Struggling to market your business in a way that feels real, human, and actually converts? In this episode, I sit down with marketing strategist and fractional CMO Rachel Allen to break down the exact strategies entrepreneurs need right now to stand out, connect with their audience, and create messaging that works, without burnout, pressure tactics, or chasing every new trend.
Rachel’s story begins with a $3.25 copywriting job in Hong Kong and evolves into a 17-year marketing career supporting entrepreneurs in 21+ countries. She reveals how she built a human-centred, data-driven marketing approach that helps small business owners communicate clearly, sell confidently, and build long-term relationships with their customers.
Whether you're a coach, consultant, creative, or business owner, you’ll learn clear, practical marketing strategies you can use immediately.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How to create marketing that feels human, and still drives sales
Why most entrepreneurs struggle with messaging (and how to fix it)
How to understand what your audience really wants
The surprising role data should play in your marketing
How to use AI intentionally without losing your voice
The most common marketing mistakes small business owners make
The rise of analog, unscalable marketing (and why it’s working)
How to build trust without oversharing online
Key Topics Mentioned
Marketing Strategy • Small Business Marketing • Copywriting Tips • Messaging • AI Marketing • Fractional CMO • Audience Research • Brand Storytelling • Content Strategy • Human-Centered Marketing • Entrepreneurship • Building a Personal Brand • Digital Marketing Trends 2025
About Rachel Allen
Rachel Allen is a marketing strategist, copywriter, and fractional CMO known for her human-centered, data-driven approach. Through her company Bolt From the Blue Copywriting, she has helped entrepreneurs, creators, and companies worldwide build clear messaging, high-converting campaigns, and meaningful relationships with their audience.
Website: www.boltfromthebluecopywriting.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rachelallen Email: hello@boltfromthebluecopywriting.com
Try Kajabi for free for 30 days: https://app.kajabi.com/r/tP6BMkjv/t/7vfb2dno
Connect with Teri:
www.teriholland.ca
Instagram: www.instagram.com/theteriholland
If you’re a high performer or entrepreneur ready to elevate your mindset, messaging, and results, subscribe for weekly episodes.
Ep. #390: The hardest part of success isn’t becoming someone new — it’s letting go of who you were.
In this episode of Success in Mind, high-performance coach and hypnotherapist Teri Holland explores the identity gap — the strange in-between space where you’ve outgrown your old self but haven’t fully stepped into the new one yet.
If you’ve ever felt like success doesn’t feel like you yet, this episode will help you understand why — and how to bridge the gap between where you are and who you’re becoming.
🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:
What the “identity gap” really is and why it happens
How your subconscious mind resists change (even the good kind)
Why imposter syndrome and resistance are signs of growth
The emotional side of transformation and how to process it
Three steps to align your current identity with your future self
A short guided future-vision hypnosis to help you embody your next level
This one is for the high-achievers, entrepreneurs, and creators who are ready to feel fully aligned with their success — mind, body, and identity.
Download Teri's hypnosis recording, Your Ideal Day: https://teri.mykajabi.com/idealday
💬 Connect with Teri: Instagram → @theteriholland Website → www.teriholland.ca Book a consultation → www.teriholland.ca/about-you
Ep. 389: If your life feels like a loop of chaos, constant drama, burnout, or back-to-back “why does this keep happening?” moments, this episode is for you.
Teri Holland, high-performance coach and hypnotherapist, reveals why your subconscious might actually believe that chaos equals safety. You’ll learn how early programming, nervous-system conditioning, and identity patterns keep recreating stress, overwhelm, and emotional rollercoasters, and how to finally rewire your mind for calm, consistency, and success.
Inside this episode:
The neuroscience behind your subconscious addiction to chaos
Why your mind mistakes familiar for safe (even when it’s painful)
How childhood unpredictability becomes adult self-sabotage
A simple NLP-based exercise to retrain your nervous system for peace
How to manifest from calm instead of crisis
Key takeaway: You’re not addicted to chaos; your nervous system is addicted to familiarity. Once you teach your body that calm is safe, chaos stops feeling like home.
Resources & Links
Learn more or work with Teri: www.teriholland.ca Follow Teri on Instagram → @theteriholland
Chapters
00:00 Understanding the Cycle of Chaos03:53 Breaking the Pattern of Chaos08:57 Embracing Calm and Success
Are you feeling drained, stuck, or disconnected from the business you once loved? You’re not alone. In this episode of Success in Mind, Teri Holland shares her raw and personal journey through entrepreneur burnout—and what it really means to outgrow your goals.
Discover why it’s okay to pivot, how to let go of a version of success that no longer fits, and how to redefine your path without guilt. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “stick with it” when your heart says otherwise, this episode is your permission slip to evolve.
Learn more about the (Almost) 1:1 workshop with Teri and Yahel: www.teriandyahel.ca
📓 Journal prompts inside
🎧 Includes stories from Teri’s past in personal training and theatre
💬 DM Teri on Instagram to join in the conversation www.instagram.com/theteriholland
Chapters
00:00 Embracing Change in Entrepreneurship03:58 Navigating Guilt and Fear of Change10:07 Permission to Evolve and Let Go12:56 Clarity Through Action and Movement
Ep. 387: What if artificial intelligence isn’t replacing us, but refining us?
In this episode, Executive Performance Coach and Speaker Courtney A. Seard joins Teri Holland to explore how mindset, identity, and consciousness are evolving in the age of AI.
You’ll discover how to move from fear to flow, from resistance to curiosity, and from being busy to being brilliant. Together, they unpack how to use AI as a tool for deeper creativity, emotional intelligence, and true human connection.
In this episode:
Why embracing AI can actually make us more human
How to use AI to free up mental bandwidth and expand creativity
The mindset shift from “humans doing” to “humans being”
How to train AI to mirror your values and goals
The link between consciousness, performance, and innovation
Courtney also shares practical ways to integrate AI into your work and personal growth, while staying grounded in what makes you human.
Resources & Links
Free Gift: Download Courtney’s Vision Mapping Guide
🌐 Connect with Courtney Seard → Website | Instagram | LinkedIn
💡 Learn more about Teri Holland → www.teriholland.ca
Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Consciousness and AI04:17 Embracing AI for Human Potential07:13 Critical Thinking in the Age of AI09:50 AI as a Collaborative Partner12:27 The Role of AI in Business Strategy14:58 AI as a Mirror for Leaders17:31 Upskilling for the Future20:09 Implementing AI in Business Practices26:14 Embracing AI in Business Operations32:41 Creating Personal AI Coaches for Self-Improvement36:11 Integrating AI for Enhanced Efficiency38:19 The Future of Human Performance and AI39:42 AI as a Catalyst for Human Creativity43:18 Rapid Fire AI Questions and Insights
Ep. 386: Do you ever sit down to work on something important, like launching your podcast, growing your business, or finishing that big project, only to find yourself cleaning the junk drawer instead? That’s resistance.
And here’s the truth: resistance isn’t laziness, it’s a signal.
In this episode of Success in Mind, I’ll show you how to decode what resistance is really trying to tell you so you can stop sabotaging yourself and start moving forward with confidence.
You’ll learn:
The 3 hidden messages inside procrastination and avoidance
How to tell the difference between fear-based resistance and true misalignment
A simple 3-step process to move through resistance without burnout
Why micro-actions create momentum and build unstoppable self-trust
Resistance is not your enemy, it’s your guide. And when you learn to listen to it, you unlock the next level of growth in your business and your life.
✨ If this episode spoke to you, please:
Follow Success in Mind so you never miss a new episode
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📲 Connect with me: Instagram: @theteriholland Podcast website: Success in Mind Work with me: Book a Consultation
Ep. 385: SEO is evolving. In this episode of Success in Mind, I sit down with Tianna Mamalick, founder of SMB Marketing School, to discuss how AI is changing search and what small business owners must do to stay visible online.
You’ll learn:
Why people are now typing questions instead of keywords into Google
How to use FAQs, service pages, and blogs to get found
Why social media platforms are the new search engines
The importance of Google Business Profiles, reviews, and backlinks
Action steps you can take this week to strengthen your SEO
Whether you’re new to SEO or ready to future-proof your strategy, this conversation will give you practical tools you can start using immediately.
Connect with Tianna:
SMB Marketing → https://smbmarketingschool.com/
Keyword Course → https://smbmarketingschool.com/keyword-course
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smbmarketingschool
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmamalick/
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@smbmarketingschool
Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/smbmarketingschool
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smbmarketingschool
Connect with me:
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/theteriholland
Book a coaching call → https://www.teriholland.ca
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
05:13 Evolving Search Behaviour
08:43 The Relevance of Blogs in Modern SEO
12:09 Misconceptions About SEO and AI
14:57 Social Media’s Role in Search
17:10 Navigating Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
21:20 The Changing Landscape of Keywords
26:06 Optimizing Google My Business for SEO
31:25 The Role of Backlinks in SEO
38:34 Actionable SEO Steps for Business Owners
45:07 The Future of SEO in the Age of AI
Ep. 384: What if the biggest thing holding you back… is a story you keep telling yourself?
In this solo episode, Teri unpacks the three most common limiting beliefs that sabotage high performers — and how to rewrite them so your future self can finally thrive. These internal narratives shape your actions, identity, and ultimately, your results. If you’re ready to stop playing small and start aligning with who you're becoming, this episode is your roadmap.
What You’ll Learn:
Why your subconscious stories shape your success
The real reason "I'm not ready yet" keeps you stuck
How to overcome imposter syndrome with a powerful reframe
Why “this is just how I am” is the most dangerous story of all
Simple mindset rewrites to step into your next level
A quick visualization to align with your future self
Links & Resources Mentioned:
📲 Follow Teri on Instagram → @theteriholland
💼 Book a Discovery Call with Teri → https://www.teriholland.ca/about-you
Share the Love:
If you found this episode helpful, please consider: ✔️ Leaving a 5-star rating or review ✔️ Sharing this episode with a friend or client ✔️ Tagging @theteriholland on Instagram with your biggest takeaway
Chapters:
00:00 The Power of Your Inner Narrative01:00 Identifying Common Self-Sabotaging Stories05:21 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome08:40 Rewriting Fixed Beliefs10:04 Visualizing Your Future Self11:47 Taking Action and Transformation
Ep. 383: In this episode of Success in Mind, host Teri Holland is joined by brand strategist Yahel Demeter to explore the concept of brand equity. They discuss its importance, how to build and measure it, and the role it plays in long-term business success. Yahel shares insights on differentiating brand values, understanding target markets, and leveraging brand equity for growth.
Key Takeaways:
Brand equity is the value, trust, and influence your brand holds beyond its functional offerings.
Differentiating brand values are crucial for building strong brand equity.
Understanding your target market's future needs is key to maintaining brand relevance.
Brand equity allows businesses to increase prices and expand product lines with customer support.
Join Teri and Yahel for their upcoming (Almost) 1:1 Business Workshop on September 26th. Visit Teriandyahel.ca for more details and to get your ticket!
Yahel Demeter is a seasoned brand strategist with over 22 years of experience, specializing in helping businesses build and leverage brand equity for growth. Learn more at www.yaheldemeter.ca
Learn more about Teri: www.teriholland.ca
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Brand Equity10:48 Components of Brand Equity21:22 Target Market and Competition31:59 Building Brand Equity for Small Businesses35:21 Balancing Relatability and Aspirational Messaging37:13 Understanding Your Target Market39:09 Defining Your Target Market Effectively42:46 Predicting Future Needs of Your Market45:28 Measuring Brand Equity47:11 Signs of Losing Brand Equity49:41 Leveraging Brand Equity for Growth52:21 Expanding Product Lines Without Losing Equity54:14 Common Mistakes That Damage Brand Equity56:03 Recovering from Brand Equity Loss58:34 Examples of Exceptional Brand Equity01:02:17 Building Brand Equity on a Budget
Ep. 382 Summer may be over, but your goals don’t have to be. September is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and rebuild your momentum so you can finish the year strong. In this episode of Success in Mind, Teri Holland shares practical strategies to help you reflect on your wins, set a clear 90-day vision, reset your habits, and clear away distractions.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, coach, or high achiever, these simple steps will help you reclaim your confidence and make the last four months of the year your most productive yet.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why September is the best month to reset your focus
The importance of reflection before setting new goals
How to create a simple 90-day vision for success
Small daily habits that build big momentum
What to cut out of your schedule to clear space for progress
How to rebuild confidence and self-belief before the year ends
Episode Links:
Confidence Hypnosis: Free 30-Day Guest Pass to Aura
Work with me: www.teriholland.ca
Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome & Podcast Introduction: Success Mindset for Entrepreneurs00:49 – September Reset: Why Fall Is the Best Time to Regain Momentum01:52 – Reflection & Goal Setting: How to Review Your Year and Refocus03:58 – 90-Day Vision: Planning for Productivity and Business Growth05:53 – Habits & Routines: Rebuilding Daily Success Systems After Summer07:04 – Health, Energy & Decision-Making for Entrepreneurs07:57 – Declutter & Focus: Removing Distractions to Boost Productivity09:15 – Confidence & Mindset: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Finishing Strong11:13 – Final Motivation: Take Action and Achieve Your Year-End Goals
Ep. 381: Are you stuck in the overthinking loop that keeps so many entrepreneurs from moving forward? In this episode of Success in Mind, I share powerful mindset shifts to create business clarity and momentum so you can break free from analysis paralysis and start taking action in your business.
You’ll discover:
How entrepreneurs can stop overthinking and take action quickly
Mindset strategies to overcome fear and gain business clarity
Why small, consistent steps create big entrepreneurial breakthroughs
Practical tips for building motivation when you feel stuck
Whether you’re launching a new business, making a major decision, or simply trying to get out of your head, this episode will help you take the next step toward success.
👉 What box did you open today? Share your breakthrough from this episode and join the conversation on instagram @TheTeriHolland
👉 Work with Teri: www.teriholland.ca
Chapters:
Chapters
00:00 The Hidden Cost of Overthinking06:34 Shifting from Overthinking to Action09:35 Clarity Reset Exercise
Ep. 380: this week we're talking about how to beat the summer slump and keep your momentum throughout the summer months. Whether you're navigating a summer slump or prepping for a high-impact Q4, this show will help you stay grounded and focused on your terms.
In each episode, you'll learn how to:
Overcome mindset blocks like self-doubt, resistance, and comparison
Maintain momentum through seasonal slowdowns (without guilt or hustle)
Redefine productivity and align your schedule with your energy
Use strategy and self-leadership to stay connected to your goals
Build sustainable success without sacrificing joy or rest
If you're ready to ditch the all-or-nothing mindset and keep showing up—even when it's quiet—you’re in the right place.
Let’s keep success in mind.
Episode links:
Get on the waitlist for a ridiculous low intro price to my new course: Booked + Brilliant
Book a discovery call with me: www.teriholland.ca/about-you
Show Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to Success in Mind 01:00 – Understanding the Summer Slump 02:00 – Intentional Momentum Without Burnout 03:00 – Redefining Summer Productivity 04:00 – Planting Business Seeds for Q4 Success 05:00 – Weekly Non-Negotiables for Entrepreneurial Focus 06:00 – Designing a Summer Workflow That Fits Your Life 07:00 – The Invisible Advantage of Consistent Action 08:00 – Mindset Shifts for Seasonal Business Growth 09:00 – Guided Entrepreneur Affirmations for Summer Clarity 11:00 – Final Thoughts + Your Summer Success Plan
Ep. 379: What happens when your entire life changes in a single moment? In this powerful episode, Erika Brouillette shares how she became a traumatic brain injury caregiver overnight after her husband’s accident—and how she went from barely surviving to reclaiming her identity after trauma.
We talk about the emotional toll of caregiving, the reality of caregiver burnout recovery, and how Erika found strength, hope, and purpose in the midst of unimaginable challenges. She’s now the host of Real Lives of TBI Wives, a podcast for TBI wives, where she supports women walking through similar storms.
This is a story about resilience. About choosing growth. And about turning pain into purpose.
👉 Subscribe for more mindset, motivation, and real stories of entrepreneurial transformation.
🔗 Connect with Erika Brouillette Podcast: Real Lives of TBI Wives Website: reclaim-tbiwives.com
BONUS: reallivesbonus.com
🔗 Join the 5-Day Launch Your Podcast Challenge Start your own podcast journey like Erika did: www.teriholland.ca/launch-your-podcast
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro 02:20 – The Day Everything Changed 06:45 – From Survival Mode to Self-Discovery 11:30 – Caregiver Burnout and Guilt 16:50 – Rebuilding a New Life After Trauma 21:15 – Turning Pain Into Purpose 26:40 – Starting a Podcast Through the Pain 30:00 – Finding Her Voice as a Creator 34:15 – Advice to Aspiring Podcasters 37:00 – Closing Thoughts + Where to Find Erika
Ep. 378: What happens when your business, your routines, and your identity are interrupted by a potential health crisis?
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Teri shares the wake-up call that changed everything—a breast cancer scare that forced her to reevaluate her priorities, restructure her business, and take radical ownership of her health. This isn't just a story of facing fear—it's a roadmap for not waiting until life forces your hand.
If you're an entrepreneur struggling with burnout, overcommitment, or disconnection from your original mission, this episode offers clarity, perspective, and practical inspiration.
Key Takeaways:
Why health is non-negotiable for sustainable success
How a breast cancer scare triggered deep reflection and business realignment
The power of saying “no” to clients, commitments, and habits that no longer serve you
What to do when your motivation fades after the crisis passes
Why entrepreneurs must prioritize well-being before burnout sets in
If this episode moved you, share it with another entrepreneur who needs the reminder that health comes first. Then send Teri a DM on Instagram and let her know: What’s one thing you’re changing today?
00:00 – Facing the Question: What If Time Is Limited?
01:30 – A Sudden Wake-Up Call
03:00 – The Mammogram and the Fear That Almost Stopped Me
05:00 – The Callback and the Unknown
06:30 – The Word That Changed Everything: “Mass”
08:00 – The Biopsy Experience
11:00 – The Reflective Pause: What Actually Matters
13:00 – The Results: Relief and Perspective
14:00 – Three Truths That Changed My Life
15:30 – Ruthless Reprioritization
16:30 – Regaining Control Through Simplicity
17:30 – Letting Go of the Old Hustle
18:30 – The Motivation Fade and Snapback
20:00 – Choosing Change Without Crisis
22:00 – Final Reflection and Call to Action
Ep. 377: In this episode of Success In Mind, I’m joined once again by course creation expert Shannon Boyer. When Shannon first came on the show, she was skeptical about using AI in course development. Today, her perspective has completely shifted.
Shannon shares how she has built custom GPTs to help coaches, entrepreneurs, and course creators simplify and accelerate the course creation process while still keeping their authentic voice at the center of their work.
In our conversation, we cover:
The “Messy Middle” of course creation and how AI helps navigate it
How Shannon uses AI to build course outlines efficiently
How she's using AI to help organize and structure lessons while maintaining the creator’s voice
How her custom GPTS create storyboard video lessons for more professional content
Why human connection, interaction, and real student results remain essential in online education
How AI is changing pricing, business models, and course delivery options
The mindset shifts entrepreneurs need when incorporating AI into their business
Whether you're a coach, consultant, entrepreneur, or course creator, this conversation will give you valuable insights on how to leverage AI as a co-creator, not a replacement, while building high-quality, transformational courses.
Learn more about Shannon Boyer’s Build Lab: www.skool.com/buildlab/about Connect with Shannon on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shannonlboyer Connect with me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theteriholland
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Chapters
00:00 Revisiting AI Perspectives in Course Creation03:39 Custom GPTs: Revolutionizing Course Development06:03 The Role of AI in Maintaining Authenticity08:49 Streamlining the Course Creation Process11:30 Navigating the Messy Middle of Course Creation14:15 The Human Element in AI-Driven Learning16:57 Business Transformation Through AI20:27 Pricing Strategies in the Age of AI24:48 The Value of VIP Experiences25:39 Understanding Course Creation Timelines26:12 AI in Course Development28:08 Transforming Course Creation with AI29:07 Defining High-Quality Courses31:41 The Importance of Human Touch in Courses34:16 Shifting Mindsets on AI Integration36:50 AI as a Co-Creator39:11 Valuing Experience Over Time40:12 Introducing the Build Lab43:12 Reflections on Career Paths and Success Factors47:08 Kajabi Ad.mp3








