Check Out These Highlights:Julia Healey didn’t always believe she was “good at math,” but one teacher’s encouragement changed the trajectory of her life. From that spark, Julia pursued a career in finance, earned her MBA, and eventually became the CEO of United Charitable, a nonprofit that helps donors and social entrepreneurs turn passion into real-world impact.In this episode, Julia shares the pivotal moments that shaped her confidence, her values, and her leadership journey. We explore how she combines financial know-how with a mission to serve others, why you don’t need millions to make a difference, and how United Charitable helps people bring their giving and purpose into alignment. She also opens up about raising two daughters, learning to listen, and her secret for getting through hard days as a CEO, teacher, mom, and wife.About Julia Healey:Julia Healey is the CEO of United Charitable, a nonprofit organization that supports social entrepreneurs and philanthropic donors through fiscal sponsorship and donor-advised funds. With a background in finance and a heart for service, Julia helps individuals and families turn values into action and create lasting community impact.Connect with Julia:🌐 Website: https://www.unitedcharitable.org/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-charitable/💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedCharitable/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedcharitable/🎁 Free Resource: https://ScheduleUnitedCharitable.as.me/?appointmentType=75244435Stalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
Check Out These Highlights:Lisa Michelle Zega didn’t set out to become a grief guide, but life had other plans. In this episode, she shares the winding path that began with a painful divorce, the heartbreaking estrangement from her children, and the unexpected death of her fiancé. Through it all, she discovered that grief isn’t something to fix—it’s something to witness, honor, and be transformed by.We talk about the difference between loss and grief, why our pain doesn’t disqualify us from leading others, and how grief can actually help us become more real, more present, and more connected. Lisa Michelle also shares how writing her story prepared her to welcome her first grandchild with joy and how ancestral healing, nonlinear growth, and sacred rituals are now at the heart of her work.About Lisa Michelle Zega:Lisa Michelle Zega is a grief guide, podcast host, and founder of Legit You. She helps people move through loss and life transitions with tenderness, truth, and sacred ritual so they can come home to themselves and live fully, even after everything changes.Connect with Lisa Michelle:🌐 Website: https://legityou.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamichelle.legityou/🎙 Podcast: Grief Heals🎁 Free Resource: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/AzLnYMhvtLMDgoDyCVayStalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
Check Out These Highlights:Ashley Cox didn’t plan to become a leadership mentor. But after working under a toxic manager early in her corporate career, she found herself stripped of her responsibilities and determined to never lead that way. In this episode, Ashley shares how advocating for herself changed the trajectory of her career and planted the seeds for her company, podcast, and bestselling book.We talk about building psychological safety with your team, avoiding burnout as a business owner, and why leadership isn’t about perfection, it’s about being real. Ashley also explains why nearly every team issue boils down to communication, and how documenting your systems (even messy ones!) can transform the way you grow your business.About Ashley Cox:Ashley Cox is a leadership mentor, speaker, author, and host of the Impact Ripple podcast. She helps women entrepreneurs build high-performing teams they can trust without losing their humanity in the process.Connect with Ashley:🌐 Website: https://ashleycox.co/💼 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyncox💬 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ashleycox.co📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/ashleycox.co🎙 Podcast: https://ashleycox.co/podcast🎁 Free Resource: www.ashleycox.co/transformStalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
Check Out These Highlights:Dayna Del Val’s path didn’t follow a script, and that’s exactly what makes it so powerful. In this episode, she shares how growing up in a small town, pursuing acting, and eventually running a regional arts organization laid the foundation for her greatest reinvention yet. After leaving the nonprofit world, Dayna turned inward—using journaling and intuitive listening to discover what was next.We talk about the difference between doing and being, what it means to live intentionally (even in midlife), and how curiosity and creativity fuel Dayna’s latest chapter as a writer, speaker, and guide for women ready to redefine what’s possible. She also shares the power of writing your own origin story and why “living a life of design, not default” is her personal mantra.About Dayna Del Val:Dayna Del Val is a coach, speaker, and writer who helps high-achieving professionals rediscover their spark and lead with purpose. Through her creative storytelling, guided reflection, and powerful speaking, she inspires people to pursue audacious goals and actually believe they’re possible.Connect with Dayna:🌐 Website: https://daynadelval.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daynadelval/💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daynadelvalextraordinary📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayna_delval/🎙 Podcast: https://daynadelval.com/brave-middle-ground-podcast/🎁 Free Resource: https://daynadelval.com/quicktipsStalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
Check Out These Highlights:Heather Campbell didn’t start with a business plan—she started with a promise to her 10-year-old self: to never depend on anyone else for financial stability. That determination drove her through agency life, a corporate branding career, and eventually entrepreneurship. But it wasn’t until a ruptured brain aneurysm forced her to slow down that she truly redefined what success meant.In this conversation, Heather talks about growing up in a big family where she had to fight for space, why she ditched traditional marketing tactics (even inside a high-ticket mastermind), and how alignment became her business superpower. We also talk about healing, storytelling, and how to market in a way that actually feels good.About Heather Campbell:Heather Campbell is a brand strategist, marketing expert, and founder of Radical Branding. She helps female founders and service providers create aligned messaging and high-converting offers, without the fluff, hustle, or outdated formulas.Connect with Heather:🌐 Website: https://heyheathercampbell.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helloheathercampbell💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heyheathercampbell📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyheathercampbell🎁 Free Resource (optional): https://heyheathercampbell.com/the-launch-list-free/Stalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
Check Out These Highlights:When Sarah Masci realized she was spending more time commuting than with her five-month-old son and grieving the recent loss of her own mom, she knew something had to change. What followed was a winding journey through mom blogging, Etsy shops, branding work, and eventually a successful web design business. But even then, the hustle didn’t stop until one spontaneous offer to “just book me for a day” sparked an entirely new way of working.In this episode, Sarah shares how she built her VIP Day model from the ground up, what made it such a game-changer (for her and her clients), and how she turned it into a scalable course that’s helped thousands of creatives rethink how they work. We also talk about burnout, boundary-setting, and how entrepreneurship is rarely a straight line, but always full of breadcrumbs worth following.About Sarah Masci:Sarah Masci is a business mentor and the founder of Day Rate Mastery®. She helps overworked service providers simplify their services with sustainable VIP day and day rate models, giving them more freedom, flexibility, and space to grow a business that works for their life, not the other way around.Connect with Sarah:🌐 Website: https://sarahmasci.com📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahmasci🎁 Free Resource: https://sarahmasci.com/pitch/Stalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
Check Out These Highlights:When Morgan Adams was diagnosed with breast cancer, it sparked more than a health transformation—it became the turning point for everything that followed. In this episode, Morgan shares how her personal healing journey led her to explore deep wellness, quit the hustle culture, and ultimately start a business helping other women reclaim their sleep without medication.We talk about her “aha” moment on a walk in 2020, the early days of launching a brand-new category of coaching, and why middle-of-the-night wakeups are the #1 thing keeping women from feeling rested. Morgan also opens up about mindset, sleep anxiety, and why building a business slowly with support and intention has made all the difference.About Morgan Adams:Morgan Adams is a holistic sleep coach who helps women improve their sleep without relying on medication. A two-time breast cancer survivor, she blends personal experience with science-backed strategies to help clients overcome insomnia, reduce stress, and feel better day and night.Connect with Morgan:🌐 Website: https://www.morganadamswellness.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganadamswellness/🎁 Free Resource: https://www.morganadamswellness.com/awake-againStalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
Check Out These Highlights:Sue Harper didn’t launch her business with a master plan—just a Mac the size of a compact car and a deep desire for more freedom. In this episode, Sue shares how she transitioned from hands-on film assembly to digital design, why a July 4th vacation request changed everything, and how Sharper Creative has evolved over the past 20+ years.We talk about learning on the job, embracing change without burning out, and how building a creative business is often more about following your curiosity than having it all mapped out. Sue also reflects on letting go of feast-or-famine anxiety, growing a team, and what keeps her going even when business is slow.About Sue Harper:Sue Harper is the founder and CEO of Sharper Creative, a branding and design studio that helps growing businesses and nonprofits show up with clarity and confidence. She’s a lifelong creative who’s built a career (and a company) by following what lights her up and saying yes before she felt “ready.”Connect with Sue:🌐 Website: https://sharpernet.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-harper/🎁 Free Resource: https://sharpernet.com/free/Stalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
Check Out These Highlights:After decades in corporate radio, Ann Ranson knew something had shifted—what once felt exciting no longer fed her soul. In this episode, she shares what happened when she walked away without a plan and why it turned out to be the most important decision of her life. From financial struggle to spiritual growth, Ann’s story is a reminder that reinvention is rarely linear, but always meaningful.We talk about what it means to live with purpose, how to trust your inner calling (even when you don’t have all the answers), and why self-awareness is the foundation of everything. Ann also opens up about shedding people-pleasing patterns, reimagining leadership through a heart-centered lens, and the joy of rewriting the rules—on her own terms.About Ann Ranson:Ann Ranson is a heart-centered strategist, coach, and founder of Ann Ranson & Associates. She helps mission-driven leaders align success with soul through strategic planning, coaching, and self-discovery tools rooted in purpose, values, and authentic leadership.Connect with Ann:🌐 Website: https://annranson.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annranson/💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnRanson📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annranson/🎁 Free Resource: https://annranson.com/free-tools-self-awareness/Stalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
Check Out These Highlights:Kris Ward used to wear hustle as a badge of honor until long hours started taking a toll on her health, relationships, and joy. Then, when her husband was diagnosed with colon cancer, the systems she had put in place allowed her to step away from her business completely… without her clients ever realizing she was gone. In this episode, Kris shares how she went from overworked to intentional and how that shift changed everything.We talk about her signature Super Toolkits, the myth of multitasking, and why you need a team before you think you're ready. Kris also opens up about writing her book Win the Hour, Win the Day, how she learned to tell her story on her own terms, and why the key to freedom is structure, not more hustle.About Kris Ward:Kris Ward is a business strategist, podcast host, and founder of Win the Hour, Win the Day. She helps overworked entrepreneurs build scalable businesses with smart systems, powerful support, and more freedom to do what matters most.Connect with Kris:🌐 Website: https://www.winthehourwintheday.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriswardscalewithvirtualassistants/🎙 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/now-your-business/id1484859150🎁 Free Resource: www.freegiftfromkris.comStalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
Check Out These Highlights:If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself while chasing a career or business goal, this episode will resonate deeply. Christine Passo’s story is one of rediscovering creativity, facing hard truths, and finding freedom in aligning with what really matters.Christine shares how her love of writing and creating, once hidden away in childhood, became the spark for her career as a life coach and advocate for transition. She opens up about her decision to step back from coaching full-time, the stigma around mental health, and how she’s navigating depression with honesty and courage.Listeners will walk away with powerful reminders about the importance of creativity, the dangers of ignoring alignment, and why seeking help is not failure, it’s strength.About Christine Passo:Christine Passo is a life coach, speaker, and advocate for mental health and creative alignment. She helps people in transition reconnect with their true selves, break patterns that hold them back, and discover the joy of living in alignment with their values.Connect with Christine:🌐 Website: https://christinepasso.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-passo-665a70a/🎙 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1IxsORlrjAElNhjVvEdXFy📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinepasso_supportcoach/#📹Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@christinepasso/featuredStalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
Check Out These Highlights:Denise Morrison was just six years old when she became the “joy bringer” in her family—a role that shaped her for decades. In this episode, Denise shares how early emotional pressure, family addiction cycles, and internalized perfectionism fueled a years-long struggle with emotional eating even as she pursued a career in physical therapy and fitness.We explore the moment she realized her mind was sabotaging her health, how living abroad opened her eyes to holistic healing, and why addressing the mental and emotional roots of health issues is essential. Denise also shares how she rebuilt her relationship with food, became a trauma-informed coach, and now helps other women rewrite the stories they’ve been carrying about their bodies, worth, and wellness.About Denise Morrison:Dr. Denise Morrison is an integrative health practitioner and transformational health coach who helps empathic, introverted women overcome emotional eating without dieting. With over 35 years of experience in wellness, she blends science, mindset, and heart to help her clients reconnect with themselves—mind, body, and soul.Connect with Denise:🌐 Website: https://deniselynnmorrison.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniselynnmorrison/💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deniselynnmorrison📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deniselynnmorrisonStalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
Check Out These Highlights:Barb Mason never planned to start a business, let alone two. But after decades in HR and a joyful detour into statement jewelry, a layoff and a global pandemic nudged her to explore a long-held curiosity: coaching. In this episode, Barb opens up about finding purpose in unexpected places, the truth about starting over in midlife, and why we should stop thinking about retirement and start planning a rewire instead.We talk about giving yourself permission to pivot, what makes the “third trimester of life” so powerful, and why it’s never too late to dream bigger, work differently, or create your greatest possible future. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s time for a new chapter, this episode will inspire you to start writing it.About Barb Mason:Barb Mason is a certified life, career, and retirement coach and the founder of Unstuck Coaching. She helps midlife professionals reimagine what’s next and build a life they can’t wait to wake up to—without waiting for permission or a perfect plan.Connect with Barb:🌐 Website: https://rustuck.net/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barb-mason-84551a2/💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getunstuckcoachingnowStalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
Check Out These Highlights:After years in corporate sales and marketing, Vicki O’Neill realized she was no longer excited about the climb. A spark of curiosity (and a few freelance projects) led to a bold leap into entrepreneurship—and eventually to helping other women do the same. In this episode, Vicki shares her story of building KenKay Marketing, launching the YES Effect movement, and why the scariest things often lead to the best growth.We explore how saying yes (even when you're scared) builds momentum, why women over 40 have powerful stories to share, and how introverts can thrive with video by shifting their mindset. Vicki also shares her favorite camera confidence tips, her passion for YouTube, and the importance of building a support network when you go out on your own.About Vicki O’Neill:Vicki O’Neill is the CEO of KenKay Marketing and founder of The YES Effect, where she helps women over 40 step into their voice and build confidence on camera. She’s a former corporate marketer turned visibility coach who believes your greatest opportunities begin when you say yes to yourself.Connect with Vicki:🌐 Website: https://www.vickioneill.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickioneill🎁 Free Resource: https://vickioneill.com/iconicStalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
Check Out These Highlights:When Britt lost both of her parents just months apart, she faced a choice: repress the grief or move through it with intention. In this episode, Britt shares how that season of loss led her deeper into yoga, meditation, and eventually reiki—transforming her personal healing journey into a calling to help others.We explore the subtle power of energy work, how grief can unlock spiritual awareness, and why meditation isn’t about clearing your mind, but about making peace with it. Britt also offers perspective on what it means to feel balanced (even when life is chaotic), and how her work now blends science, spirituality, and deep presence to support clients across the globe.About Britt Chemla Jones:Britt Chemla Jones is a Reiki Master Teacher, yoga and meditation guide, and energy healer with over 30 years of experience in holistic wellness. She helps clients reconnect with themselves through chakra work, mindfulness, and intuitive energy healing.Connect with Britt:🌐 Website: https://brittchemlajones.com/📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/britt.chemla.jones🎁 Free Resource: https://yoga-by-britt.kit.com/release-emotionsStalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
Check Out These Highlights:Caroline Pennington spent 15 years climbing the corporate ladder, placing C-suite executives and mastering the art of communication on LinkedIn. But when the work stopped feeling meaningful, she listened to the voice in her head saying, “You were made for more.” In this episode, Caroline shares how she launched a wine product during the pandemic, built a powerful personal brand from scratch, and turned her skills as a recruiter into a thriving LinkedIn marketing agency.We talk about her shift from side hustler to full-time entrepreneur, why consistency on LinkedIn pays off, and how she uses podcasting and visibility to grow her network and impact. Caroline also opens up about handling skeptics, taking imperfect action, and why you should never wait for permission to start.About Caroline Pennington:Caroline Pennington is a LinkedIn marketing expert, founder of The Feminine Founder Podcast, and creator of ChilledVino. She helps female entrepreneurs and executives build personal brands that get noticed, while keeping it real, strategic, and fun.Connect with Caroline:🌐 Website: https://femininefounder.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-pennington/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cpennington55/Stalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
Check Out These Highlights:When Aubria Ralph’s mom told her to pack her bags mid-workday, she didn’t panic; she made a plan. That single moment set her on a path of fierce self-reliance and ambition. In this episode, Aubria shares how that experience, and others like it, shaped her into the scrappy, strategic force she is today.We talk about learning to trust your voice, saying yes before everything is “figured out,” and how working in fashion, getting a master's in medieval studies, and navigating law school while grieving all became part of her nonlinear, powerful journey. Aubria also opens up about why she launched Scrappy Girl Project after leaving big law, and how she’s redefining success by helping others lead with strategy, clarity, and heart.About Aubria Ralph:Aubria Ralph is the founder and CEO of Scrappy Girl Project, a consulting firm that helps professionals and organizations lead with clarity, strategy, and heart. She's also a lawyer, professor, and living proof that betting on yourself before it all makes sense is sometimes the smartest move you can make.Connect with Aubria:🌐 Website: https://scrappygirlproject.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aubria⚙️ Resource Toolkit: https://scrappygirlproject.com/resourcesStalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
Check Out These Highlights:When Michelle DeNio lost a close friend unexpectedly, it sparked a deep reckoning. Why wait for retirement to start living the life you actually want? That question launched Michelle into a bold life overhaul: quitting her job, selling her belongings, and moving to Florida to build a life—and eventually, a business—on her own terms.In this episode, Michelle shares how she found her footing as a business growth strategist, why simplicity always wins, and how she developed her Focused Visionary framework to help other entrepreneurs scale with clarity and intention. We talk about the power of taking small steps, why you don’t need fancy tools to be successful, and how being honest (even when things get messy) builds real trust and connection.About Michelle DeNio:Michelle DeNio is a business growth strategist and host of The Real Truth About Business podcast. She helps entrepreneurs scale sustainably with simple strategies, clear plans, and no fluff. Her Focused Visionary framework supports business owners in making bold moves without losing sight of what really matters.Connect with Michelle:🌐 Website: https://www.michelledenioconsulting.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelledenio/🎙 Podcast: https://michelledenioconsulting.com/podcast/💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleDeNioBizStrategistStalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
Check Out These Highlights:After the loss of her father and a growing sense that her “good job” wasn’t quite enough, Amy Mitchell followed a quiet pull toward more freedom and purpose. What started with remote grant writing in Bali became a leap into entrepreneurship—and eventually led to the founding of Hey Systems, a supportive membership for service-based business owners who want clarity, structure, and sanity.In this episode, Amy shares how her love for travel, learning, and systems collided in the best way—and why her first leap into copywriting helped her realize her true strength was in designing scalable systems. We talk about what it means to follow the next right thing, how to bounce back from business “wobbles,” and why sustainable growth always starts with solving a real problem.About Amy Mitchell:Amy Mitchell is the founder of Hey Systems, a membership that helps service-based entrepreneurs build calm, scalable systems to grow without burning out. She blends strategy, self-leadership, and systems thinking to help business owners take aligned action and stay focused on what really matters.Connect with Amy:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heysystems/Stalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
Check Out These Highlights:When Cheryl Fuhs and her husband decided to leave their traditional jobs and buy a sailboat, despite having zero sailing experience, it wasn’t a midlife crisis. It was a wake-up call. In this episode, Cheryl shares how a simple question sparked a decade-long plan to live with more freedom, more purpose, and way more salt air.We explore how she went from crafting jewelry as a hobby to founding SS Magpie, a coastal-inspired brand rooted in storytelling, joy, and vacation vibes. Cheryl opens up about navigating setbacks, staying grounded in gratitude, and how holding onto your dream, especially when life gets messy, is often the most courageous thing you can do.About Cheryl Fuhs:Cheryl is the founder and designer behind SS Magpie, a coastal jewelry brand inspired by the sea, simplicity, and big, beautiful dreams. She’s a storyteller, sailor-in-training, and beach wanderer helping women carry a little piece of joy wherever they go.Connect with Cheryl:🌐 Website: https://ssmagpie.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ss_magpie/Stalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all.Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting and podcast editor Ilorah Dela Cruz All content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.