Hello Hollis Podcast

In today's episode we dive into the reality that self-improvement, self-growth and betterment is voluntary. There is no one (or at least very rarely) that is making you do the work to better yourself. That is both freeing and frustrating when you realize that. You are free to choose and also free to avoid. I think it comes down to what 'hard' we want to choose in our life. No one is immune to pain and difficulties in...

This topic absolutely lights me up! Possibilities! Playing around with what is possible for you. We have an awareness of what is possible for other people but we do not give ourselves the same runway. There is a huge gap between it is possible and it is possible FOR ME. We keep so much at arm's length because we buy into why we can't have what we want and we tell ourselves endless stories about why that is. I think one of...

The podcast took a vacation last week. Did I tell you, no. Did I tell anyone!? Also no. And guess what? The world kept turning. Listen, I wanted to tell you I was going AWOL for a week, I had intended to but then I used my time for other things and thus ran out of available time. I always strive to be a person of integrity and who's word means something AND sometimes life happens and things shift and well tasks go undone. This...

The pursuit of professionalism is coming at the cost of connection and I am not here for it. Arrange flowers with me as I remind you that you get to show up as your whole, wonderful, unique self and it doesn't have to always have a business-y slant. Tell the people what you like, what you don't like, what you're up to. We are nosey. We want to know you. We want to buy from you. We want to support you but you aren&apo...

Yes, you heard it here first. I made my kids dreams come true by taking them to the local public pool. They have been begging for years and with access to many a family member's pool I haven't been motivated to go. But today was the day. And it was a delight. Sit public poolside with me as I share about why Summer will always be my favourite season, heat and all. The sun, the lack of clothing and shoes for my kids, the mo...

Still at the public pool loving life. Still talking to you. And finally I am sharing about my triathlon. But its not about my triathlon its about you and your goals. I want you to think of something that is important for you to do, no matter how big or small. And remember that you don't need to wait for the perfect conditions, resources or tools to do what you want to do. That is a self sabotaging stalling tactic and I am call...

The episode is a little about yard work and a lot about thank YOU for listening to to my ramblings for 2 months now! We are almost 30 episodes and 600 downloads in and I am just unbelievably grateful for you for tuning in. This style of podcast just isn't done, short, completely unedited voice notes and I am so thrilled that it is resonating with you. I love getting messages, DMs and voice notes back about what has landed or w...

Listen, I talked about this on Instagram this week and boy did it resonate with you all. I felt it needed a permanent spot and a deeper dive here on the podcast. YOU are your most valuable asset to your business in many ways but most importantly because you are you. Unique, brilliant, wonderful you. You might be thinking that you aren't really that unique or special - incorrect. There is no one on the face of this very vast ea...

This episode is as much for me as it is for you. Pack for camping with me as I overpack and over prepare and try and talk myself off the ledge of how many pairs of hard pants I need (the correct answer is zero). I am a chronic over-packer. I know it. The airlines know it. I won't usually go anywhere without being over prepared. And I know I am not alone. This not only applies to my suitcase but how I also I have approached bus...

Nothing brings out the best of Motherhood like bedtime, amiright?! Oh for the love of all that is good in this world all I can say is whyyyyyyyyyyy. Bedtime is one of the times Motherhood Marketing really really kicks into high gear. What is Motherhood Marketing you ask? Well its the realization that being a parent is one endless marketing project where you are constantly selling yourself, selling an event (like bedtime and why is ...

*As long as you aren't hurting yourself, or anyone else in the process. 

This is an important disclaimer above. I don't need you to become a menace to society or to yourself in the pursuit of your goals but I DO need you to stop worrying if what you are doing (that IS working) is something you should be doing. Let's drop the guilt and shame about what tools and tricks we are using to achieve momentum in life and busin...

I have the tastebuds of octogenarians ok, I LOVE rhubarb. And I am not afraid to admit it. My sister use to call rhubarb, 'weird sour celery' and honestly she's not wrong. But I digress, this episode isn't about rhubarb, though its the supporting actor here (unpaid). What I am talking about today is the difference between capacity and ability. Just because you are ABLE to do something does not mean you have the ...

As a former Indecision Queen (me, its me) I have collectively spent YEARS in painful indecision about everything ranging from what phone case to buy, to what post secondary I should attend, what to wear, eat or watch.... the list is endless. Being able to build the skill of making quick, effective decisions is everything. It is the foundation of trust that you build in yourself and bank as you make small and inconsequential decisio...

Today's episode is all about YOU. Yes you. And why I KNOW you are absolutely crushing it out there in life and business. You might say 'But, Hollis, I'm not actually...' or 'But you don't even know...'. That's where I am going to stop you and tell you that with 100% certainty I do know that you are doing an amazing job because you are always underselling/undervaluing your efforts and I am her...

Nothing says peace and quiet like hiding from your kids on the back deck as you take out the recycling, feel inspired and record a quick podcast episode. Join me on the deck, as I talk about why we need to stop using this common phrase "I don't want to brag but....." (insert something wonderful here) I am done with that phrase and that sentiment. It is absolutely 100% keeping you small and is doing nothing good for y...

Unload not just any groceries with me, but a Costco-sized haul. Yes the kind that takes an hour to put away. Thats why I recorded an episode while doing it. Multi-tasking for the win. While I unload the car, I share my download with you about why having a goal is critical to building momentum and getting where you want to go. I share about my recent half marathon and that I have not worked out since. What I need in my calendar is a...

Yes I am still here unloading groceries. Costco shops are no joke. I share in this episode about my upcoming meeting with my husband. I always find it so helpful learning the inner workings that work in the lives of others and thought I would share one of ours. We meet usually weekly about all of life's bits and pieces - our businesses, children's extra curricular schedules, our finances... all the things. And its honestl...

Am I the only one that gets a full body energetic shift when I walk into a craft store?! A Michael's, Hobby Lobby.... I don't discriminate. I just have this overwhelming feeling that I can literally do anything, craft anything, make anything and its hilarious to me that even things I may have previously never been aware can suddenly become my latest obsession. I'm not going to talk about all the craft supplies I have...