Holly's Highlights
Holly’s Highlights Podcast is an inspiring and practical podcast designed to equip and encourage listeners in their personal and professional growth. Hosted by speaker, author, and mentor Holly Curby, each episode features insightful conversations on leadership, faith, business, relationships, and personal development. Whether you're seeking motivation, strategies for success, or faith-based encouragement, Holly’s Highlights offers valuable takeaways to help you thrive. Tune in for engaging interviews, expert advice, and real-life stories that empower you to make a positive impact in your life and community. Available on all major podcast platforms!
Episodes
What happens when a loyal, almost-daily customer walks away from their favorite spot for good? In this episode of Holly's Highlights podcast, we dive into a real-life story of how one soda shop lost a guest in just 10 days - and the powerful business lessons you can learn from their mistakes.
Discover the hidden costs of poor customer service, the data behind why guest experience matters, and the simple yet overlo...
In this episode, I invite you to join me in a space of reflection and grief as we remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and process a heartbreaking loss —the assassination of Charlie Kirk at a local Utah college campus, just yesterday. This episode isn’t about politics or debate; it’s about real pain, raw emotions, and the challenge of holding onto faith when the world feels broken.
Together, we walk throug...
Setting boundaries isn't about being rude or selfish—it's about protecting your peace and improving your relationships. Research shows people who set clear boundaries are not only happier but 53% more productive, while 60% of us feel stressed because we lack them.
• Boundaries are gates (not walls) that allow you to control what and who gets access to your time and energy
• Even Jesus set bounda...
Have you ever tried to help someone, only to be met with that tone? You know the one — the subtle dig, the dismissive glance, the air of superiority that makes you pause and wonder:
“Wait… did they just talk down to me?”
In today’s episode of Holly’s Highlights, we’re unpacking a powerful truth:
👉 What if offense is more than hurt feelings — what if it’s an opportunity for growth?
You’ll learn:
💡 Why your brain...
Ever felt that irresistible urge to correct someone? That burning need to prove you're right? You're not alone. In this revealing episode, I share how an unexpected encounter with wildlife laws during a Caribbean cruise reminded me of a powerful leadership lesson: sometimes the wisest choice is simply not to argue.
While celebrating my daughter's graduation with a perfect vacation, my daughter,...
Leadership integrity isn't optional – it's the heartbeat of organizational culture. When a CEO's personal choices make headlines at a Coldplay concert, it reveals a troubling truth: character failures at the top send ripples throughout entire companies.
The evidence speaks volumes. Studies show 80% of employees believe leadership behavior (not words) defines cultural norms, while companies with...
What does true freedom really mean beyond fireworks, parades, and patriotic speeches? In this powerful episode of Real Freedom, we go beyond the red, white, and blue to explore the deeper meaning of freedom—through the lens of faith, personal liberty, and spiritual transformation.
Join us as we unpack how faith intersects with freedom, challenge cultural norms around Independence Day, and uncover what it means to live ...
Mid-year can feel like a weird in-between—goals set in January are distant memories, and summer's supposed lightness often gets lost in the chaos of daily life. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, drained, or stuck in the swirl of “what now?”—this episode is your breath of fresh air.
In this power-packed conversation, Holly Curby shares 5 transformative habits that take just 7 seconds or less—backed by neuroscience and...
Grit separates surviving from thriving. It's not glamorous or trending, but it's the backbone of how we keep moving forward – especially when no one's watching.
What does real grit look like? Sometimes it's celebrating a milestone nobody thought possible. My dad, diagnosed with multiple myeloma cancer in 2015 with a three-year prognosis, just marked his 10th year post-diagnosis. Through gr...
Standing at the edge of my daughter's high school graduation, I found myself reflecting on eighteen years ago, holding my heart's desire in my arms. Suddenly here she was - cap, gown, and all grown up. This milestone hit differently as a single parent, bringing both overwhelming pride and that bittersweet ache of letting go.
What messages do we send to a time we will never see through our children? ...
There's a bittersweet beauty in watching a chapter close, especially one that's been thirteen years in the making. Sitting alone in the bleachers after my daughter's high school softball awards night, tears streaming down my face, I found myself overwhelmed not with sadness that it was over, but with profound gratitude that it happened at all.
This journey through softball fields and dugouts ha...
Ever felt the emotional whiplash from breakfast in bed on Mother's Day to Monday morning chaos with dishes piled high and everyone asking what's for dinner? This honest conversation dives into what happens when the flowers fade and we're left wondering if we're making any difference at all.
Drawing from personal experience as both a mother and daughter who's lost her mom, I explore th...
What happens when Teacher Appreciation Week ends but the challenges facing educators continue? This episode dives deep into the realities of teaching in America today, where 3.7 million educators shape our future while earning 23.5% less than comparable professionals and facing unprecedented burnout rates.
Drawing from personal connections – a mother who taught for over two decades and a sister in school supp...
Nurses stand as the heartbeat of healthcare, yet their invaluable work often goes unrecognized. This episode celebrates these extraordinary professionals who blend clinical expertise with profound humanity every single day.
Since my father was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2015, it hasn't been just the medications that kept him going—it was the nurses who remembered his name, saved him window seats ...
Holly celebrates her daughter's 18th birthday by sharing five powerful principles for living with intention, faith, and resilience that anyone can apply to their own life.
• The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom - maturity is cultivated through wonder, humility and reverence
• Courage doesn't always roar - some of the bravest moments are quiet and unseen
• Build your life on the ro...
Have you ever wished for someone to guide you through life's challenges, or wondered if you could be that guiding light for someone else? Mentorship might be the missing piece in your journey.
In this heartfelt exploration of mentorship, we unpack what it truly means to guide and be guided. Far more than just giving advice, mentorship creates a relationship of intentional growth, encouragement, and accou...
On April 14, 2025, Gayle King made history—joining an all-female crew aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket for a 10-minute suborbital space flight. But this wasn’t just a milestone in space exploration—it was a bold statement about reinvention, representation, and the courage to say yes to the unfamiliar.
In this episode of Holly’s Highlights, we reflect on the power of presence, the bravery of vulnerability, and wh...
A chance encounter at an animal shelter forever changed my family's life when an elegant stranger—like someone from a Gene Kelly movie—decided to adopt a dog for us. Despite all my explanations of why we couldn't take a dog home, this mysterious "fairy dogmother" completed the adoption process and even offered to pay for a year of insurance. My son cried with joy while I remained in shock.
What bega...
What script are you telling as a leader? Drawing from years of theater experience—from acting to directing community productions—Holly Curby reveals how leadership resembles directing a play in this illuminating episode. Just as directors set the stage, communicate vision, and develop their cast, great leaders create environments where team members understand their roles and feel empowered to excel.
Discover ...
Discover practical tips for simplifying your life and reducing daily stress. We share actionable strategies that enhance your routine and pave the way for more joy and presence in your everyday life.
• Email management through unsubscribing instead of deleting
• Labeling leftovers to eliminate guesswork in the kitchen
• The benefits of automating bill payments and grocery shopping
• Simplifying...
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