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2 years ago Holly’s Highlights podcast released. We have just released our 62 episode, have reached sponsorship level, have celebrated yet another goal with our listenership and even have listeners on every continent - how cool is that?! I never would have imagined that here I’d be two years into this, someone who honestly hadn’t even listened to podcasts, and I am absolutely LOVING it! 😍

‌Although my podcast came into fruition as result of pre-planning for my book to be published, there are many reasons podcasts are created:
- promote your brand, product or services
- share about a topic you are passionate about
- position yourself as an expert or authority in your industry
- to increase your audience for other avenues
- create community
- or perhaps just because it's fun!
‌Unfortunately only 32% of podcasts make it to their 1st to 3rd year. There are 55% of Americans who listened to podcasts, 51% of those are males, and 79% tend to listen to podcasts while commuting. The most popular age group listening to podcasts? Ages 35-54.
Now, if you have learned anything from me I hope it’s the importance of having a growth mindset. So, today we have Meredith Hackwith Edwards, host of Meredith for Real podcast, with us on Holly's Highlights podcast to help us learn the ins and outs of starting a podcast.
Take Aways:
- steps to starting your own podcast
- equipment suggestions to help you excel
- suggestions of where to host your show
- podcasting distribution links vs. you tube podcasting
- how to reach your audience, promote your show, and build your reach
- what sponsorships look like
- hacks and tips to relieve the stress of podcasting
We know that starting something new can be scary! But overall, remember that when God calls you to something, do it! No matter the unknowns, the fears, the insecurities nor the investments - where He leads, He’ll provide and bless too.
‌Again, on this 2nd anniversary of Holly’s Highlights podcast I just want to say - Thank you! Thank you for supporting the show by listening. Thank you to the amazing guests who have invested time and shared their talent to help us all learn and grow. And thank you sponsors for making this possible. If you’d like to learn more about sponsorship send me a message at [email protected].
‌I welcome you to share the podcast with your friends, neighbors, coworkers and family. I would value your rating and comments wherever you listen to podcasts (apple podcasts, overcast, spotify, the list goes on). And I always welcome your feedback on topics you’d like to learn about and/or people you’d like to learn from on Holly’s Highlights podcast.
‌It truly is a pleasure getting to encourage, inspire, and equip others to intentionally live their life full of purpose - thank you for doing just that in my life too!
Connect with Meredith:
www.meredithforr

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You're about to embark on an insightful journey with me, Holly Curby, as we unravel lessons learned from a decade spent navigating the unpredictable corridors of my ten-year workaversary. Experiences have taught me to welcome the unexpected, safeguard brand culture, and live a life of purpose, dedicated to a higher calling rather than mere human applause.
In the second half, get ready to explore the world of leadership and personal growth. We dissect what it means to cultivate a daily growth mindset, weather the storm of change, show genuine care for others, and find joy in our own path without falling into the comparison trap. We shed light on the significance of authenticity, wise decision-making, and the sheer joy of the journey. This episode is packed with nuggets of wisdom that will inspire anyone - be it a leader, aspiring leader, or anyone seeking motivation and practical guidance. Get set to learn, evolve, and be stirred to live with intent and purpose as you bloom where you are planted.
Related episodes on Holly's Highlights podcast:
SEASON 4
21: Boss’ Day: 3 Tips to Being a Better Boss
19: Labor Day Reflections: Work Ethics, Service and Servant Heart
2: Change fatigue: Discovering who you are this new year
SEASON 3
19: Leadership Lessons Learned from the Late Queen Elizabeth II
16: How to be a good steward
11: 5 must reads for personal growth and development
10: Leadership Books - 5 Must Reads
SEASON 2
16: How Do You Want To Be Remembered?
15: 5 Things Employers Wish You Knew
6: Building, Developing, and Empowering Teams
SEASON 1
9: 6 Tips to Avoid Burnout
5: How to be a leader of character
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Now, I love a good romantic movie, but I gotta tell ya - never have I seen such a love story as my parents. Today would have been my parents' 54th wedding anniversary (my mom passed away almost 3 years ago to cancer).

Unfortunately, our society has gone from our grandparents being married 75+ years, to our parents maybe celebrating their 50th as my parents did, to my generation (Gen X) only having 48% of marriages surviving. As divorce rates are on the rise for the Millennials, it’s the new Gen Z who have exchanged marriage for simply living together.
So today, I thought we’d take a look at tips of how to have a healthy and happy marriage from someone who seems to have gotten it right - my dad. Now I wish this could be an interview with both my parents today, but I am grateful to both of them for their faithfulness to each other and God through their marriage, to where I have the safety, security, and legacy they have shown and are leaving to us kids and our kids - of what marriage was intended to look like - - -one that is selfless, team work minded, fun, full of laughter and adventure through life, supportive, forgiving, self-controlling, thriving, encouraging, serving, and basically one that stood the test of time.
Check out today's episode of Holly's Highlights podcast, How to Have a Happy and Healthy Marriage, to learn their secret.

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Welcome aboard the back-to-school express! As we embark on this exciting journey, I'm joined by the talented educator and speaker, Erin Tarr, to lend us a compass and a flashlight, guiding us to a successful school year. With us, your family is in safe and knowledgeable hands, all set to navigate the school year.
We kick off our journey by laying the platform of healthy sleep habits. It's the fuel that keeps the engine of our kids' growth running smoothly. Erin enlightens us on the importance of good sleep, from blackout curtains to white noise, and how a consistent sleep schedule can be a game changer for our kids. Transitioning to our next stop, we put on our explorer hats and journey through the landscape of digital resources available to our young scholars. With apps like PhotoMath, Canvas Parent, Khan Academy, and Duolingo, homework and organization become less daunting tasks and more of exciting quests.
Moving forward, we handle the tough terrains of bullying, and provide tools to help you spot the signs and empower your children with empathy. We further delve into the art of setting boundaries, and the balance of support and effective communication with teachers. Keeping kids motivated is imperative; buckle up as we unravel the magic of different incentives and how communication helps decode what works best. As we approach the end of our journey, Erin and I focus on the unsung heroes of our kid's lives—their teachers. We discuss simple ways to show gratitude and appreciation to these extraordinary individuals. Finally, we welcome listeners once again to join our sponsorship challenge for kids in Haiti.
So, come along for this knowledge-packed journey, fill your backpacks with tips and tricks, and let's make this school year a resounding success!
Holly's Highlights challenge:There are 90 students needing an educational scholarship of just $20 per year. Would you be one of those to help a haitian child receive an education in hopes of completing high school? Donate today at https://nkchristian.givingfuel.com/give. Check out the progress of students sponsored on my social media. Our goal is to help every student be sponsored by September 5, 2023.

Thank you to our sponsor:
This program is sponsored in part by Murdock Financial. An affiliate of Equitable Advisors LLC New York New York, and equitable network LLC.
Connect with Erin Tarr:
Instagram: @erintarrspeaks
Website: www.erintarr.com

Related Episodes:

Season 4 Episode 17: 10 Things Students Need to Know

Season 4 Episode 16: Ignitin

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Planning a summer getaway and need a good book for the beach, or that long car or plane ride, or perhaps some reading material for lounging in the hammock at home? I'd love to share with you on Holly's Highlights podcast five must reads for personal growth/development.
Now, for our non-readers, before I lose you here - might I encourage you to just give it a try. Whether it be 10 pages a day or 10 minutes a day. I wasn't a reader eithr - believe it or not, I still wouldn't claim to be a reader. I'm more of an achiever and I like how with books you can start and finish something all while learning and growing at the same time - we'll call that a win!
But there are different ways to get engaged and learn from a good book - whether reading it, listening to it on audio, or even getting involved in a book club for more discussion and perhaps ideas of application from what you read. It helps though if you are reading a book you actually enjoy - so give yourself permission to stop reading a book you aren't liking so much. I personally mark up and write and highlight all inside the books I read - the more notes I make in a book - the more you can tell I enjoyed it.
So, let's pretend you and I are enjoying our favorite beverage together while sitting at a bistro table at the local cafe - and let's take less than fifteen minutes to chat about five must reads for personal growth and development.
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