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A podcast designed to encourage, inspire, and equip you to intentionally live your life full of purpose. Ready to step up your game and live a more purposeful life? Welcome to Holly's Highlights podcast, where I, Holly, will be your guide for 15 to 30 minutes each episode, sharing insights from over two decades of professional experience in leadership, marketing, and ministry as well as sixteen years in parenting. Every other week, you'll find fresh inspiration alternating between solo episo ...
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Send us a text Have you ever had a customer service experience so poor it made you vow never to return? I share a personal story about a disappointing visit to a local soda shop that lost me as a customer due to mishandling a simple complaint. But it’s not all bad news—tune in to hear heartwarming examples of exceptional service from a cherished lo…
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Send us a text Ever wondered why you morph into Grumpy from Snow White when you're sleep-deprived? Tune in to Holly's Highlights as I unravel the mysteries processing emotions such as grumpiness, sharing my own experiences and the biblical wisdom that keeps me grounded. From practical tips like avoiding caffeine and getting more sleep to the soothi…
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Send us a text Imagine feeling completely out of your depth when feeling like you have to live up to speakers such as Lysa TerKeurst and Beth Moore. That's exactly what happened to me, and it led to a pivotal moment of confronting my own imposter syndrome. Join me in this heartfelt episode of as we unpack the complexities of imposter syndrome throu…
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Send us a text Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the daunting responsibilities of parenthood or struggled to balance your faith journey with raising children? Today’s episode of Holly's Highlights will leave you feeling inspired and equipped with heartfelt wisdom. Drawing from the invaluable advice of my dad, we explore a five-step guide to parenti…
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Send us a text Have you ever felt a sense of distance from God, wondering where He is in your everyday life? Join me on this heartfelt journey in Holly's Highlights podcast as we explore this common struggle and the emotions that accompany it. Through personal stories and scriptural reflections, we'll discuss the significance of nurturing a genuine…
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Send us a text Ready to conquer the nerve-wracking world of job interviews? Join me, Holly Curby, as I bring my award-winning podcast wisdom to your career ascent. Fresh off our Firebird Podcast Award triumph, we're rolling up our sleeves to tackle the nuts and bolts of making a lasting impression. Whether you're setting the stage for a flawless vi…
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Send us a text As the golden hues of a San Francisco sunset wrapped around my family and me, a sense of gratitude washed over us—gratitude for the city's beauty and for the unexpected kindness of strangers. In the latest episode of Holly's Highlights, I spill the details of our spring break escapade in the City by the Bay, from the enchanting pedal…
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Send us a text Have you ever faced the dilemma of choosing between a pivotal family milestone and a pressing professional obligation? I certainly have, and in this heartfelt episode, I share the story of how I recently pressed pause on our podcast schedule to be there for my family's significant moments. As a recruiter, I recognize that a company t…
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Send us a text When I penned "Facelift," little did I know it would spark the flame for Holly's Highlights, a podcast that's become a beacon for those seeking purposeful living. Today, I'm excited to express my heartfelt gratitude and share our journey's milestone with you. We're reflecting on the podcast's evolution and reaffirming our commitment …
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Send us a text Have you ever struggled with sleepless nights or felt overwhelmed by clutter? You're not alone. In our latest soulful conversation with Maria Grove, a certified professional home organizer, we unlock the secret relationship between organization and well-being. Maria's down-to-earth wisdom and mantra "real people live here" offer a fr…
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Send us a text Valentine's Day isn't only for sweethearts; it's a time to celebrate all forms of love. On Holly's Highlights podcast, we are peeling back the layers of this heartfelt holiday to show you just how expansive love can be. From the special traditions crafted to make my children feel cherished, like buying stars and creating festive atmo…
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Send us a text Imagine stepping into the shoes of a leader, navigating the complexities of different leadership styles like a skilled captain sailing through rough seas. This episode takes you on a journey through the landscape of leadership, drawing lessons from our visit to the Friends Experience and the laughably real management wisdom of Michae…
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Send us a text Ever lay awake at night pondering the secret to waking up feeling rejuvenated, ready to tackle the day ahead? Join me, Holly Curby, as we unlock the mysteries of the land of slumber. Together, we'll navigate the emotional maze connecting our aspirations to our sleep patterns. Imagine learning the art of stress management and safe dri…
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Send us a text Have you ever found yourself reflecting on an emotional misstep, perhaps a time when you reacted impulsively to a loved one, and wished you could handle it with more grace? That's where our guest Dr. Patrick Kilcarr steps in, guiding us through the maze of emotional intelligence. As the New Year beckons, we're often enticed by the al…
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Send us a text Welcome aboard, my friends! As we bid farewell to the old year and cheerfully greet the new, let's take a moment to reflect, rest, and refocus. During this episode on Holly's Highlights podcast, we'll explore how life's imperfections and yearnings can sometimes cloud our appreciation of the present moment. With the backdrop of holida…
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Send us a text Do you remember the magic of your family's holiday traditions and the joy of waking up on Christmas morning? Join me, in this episode of Holly's Highlights, as I take you on a journey through the heart of Christmas, sharing my treasured family customs, from holiday smorgasbords to candlelight services. But that's not all! We're explo…
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Send us a text Ever wondered how Thanksgiving became a national holiday or how many calls turkey companies such as Butterball receive this time of year? Join me, Holly Curby, on a festive episode of Holly's Highlight as we unravel the fascinating trivia surrounding Thanksgiving. We’ll giggle at the story of how an accidental turkey overstock birthe…
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Send us a text 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 tha…
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Send us a text Ready to journey back in time and explore the origins and traditions of Halloween? From ancient Celtic festivals and bonfires to costumes and trick-or-treating, we unravel the rich tapestry of this controversial holiday. We take a detour to Ireland and Scotland, exploring unique customs like pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating. But…
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Send us a text Imagine if your safe haven suddenly turned into a war zone. That's the stirring reality of our guest, Yosef Lapko, an Israeli now residing in America. Yosef opens up about the frightening situation in Israel, shaking emotions as he details the devastating attacks by Hamas that have claimed over 1,400 lives and injured nearly 10,000. …
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Send us a text Ever imagine a workplace where everyone feels valued, collaboration is the norm and little victories are celebrated? Our insightful conversation with business management expert, Justine Beauregard, takes you on a journey to create just that. Justine discusses practical, easy-to-implement tips that inspire proactive action, turning tr…
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Fostering Faith and Fellowship through Church Involvement: A tribute to Pastor Appreciation Month
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered about the profound significance of the church, and the role it plays in fostering relationships? Join me, Holly Curby, as we embark on a journey to explore the essence of the church, recognizing the crucial role of pastors, particularly during Pastor Appreciation Month. In this dialogue, we unravel the importan…
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Send us a text Imagine an unexpected cabin trip involving a major injury and a fractured arm - not the ideal Labor Day scenario, right? Well, that’s exactly the tale I’ll be sharing with you, but fear not, it’s not all boo-boos and band-aids. This episode is a journey through my personal experiences and reflections on Labor Day, intertwined with th…
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Send us a text 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 jour…
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Send us a text Today, on Holly's Highlights podcast, we'll continue our educational focus geared more towards all of you students heading back to school. We'll discuss real-life lessons and apply scripture to help us better understand each of the ten (10) things every students (of all ages and seasons) needs to know. As Malcolm X said “education is…
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Send us a text Today, I take you on a heartfelt journey through the education system in Haiti. Join me and the inspiring James Ulysse, a Haitian American who carries invaluable insight from his father's legacy in Haiti, highlighting the transformative power of education and how he and his parents are reshaping the educational landscape in the New K…
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Mastering Affordable Globetrotting: Essential Travel Hacks, Money-Saving Tips, and Etiquette Guidelines
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Send us a text Are you ready to conquer your wanderlust without emptying your savings account? Imagine setting off on your next voyage armed with an arsenal of savvy travel tips that not only enhance your journey but also save your hard-earned money. Today on Holly's Highlights podcast, I'll be pulling back the curtain on my tried-and-true travel h…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how the lessons from your past experiences can shape the way you represent yourself and others? Join me as I share invaluable insights from my time as a youth director and discuss how experiences have molded my approach to embracing hard work, a servant's heart, integrity, empathy, and unity in my everyday life…
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Send us a text When life throws us curveballs, it's our ability to embrace hope that keeps us going. Join us in a heartfelt conversation with Kelsey Kindle, a mom of three, wife, and multiple sclerosis activist. Kelsey shares her incredible journey of being diagnosed with MS, leading to an unexpected and life-altering stroke. Despite facing immense…
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Send us a text What is your definition of what "good" looks like? Join us on Holly's Highlights podcast as special guest, Dana Snyder who is the mother of a child with cystic fibrosis, shares with us how her perspectives were challenged and changed after dealing with the many unknowns of this disease. Dana will share with us: - how she clung to hop…
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Send us a text As my children get older I realize more and more that our time with them is limited. Just the other day I saw a photo of a peaceful spot my daughter and I used to go - and there instead were her and her friends together. It is during these moments I reflect on my mother and the times I shared with her and I give thanks for having suc…
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Send us a text What if you were just told you had a terminal illness that would totally take away your ability to walk, talk, and function on your own? Would you continue to walk that journey with a smile on your face? That's what Chris Douglas did, husband to our guest today on Holly's Highlights, Peggy Douglas. That smile on his face was contagio…
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Send us a text As we approach the release date of Face-Lift: Embracing hope through your heartaches, we want to take the opportunity to highlight those who have embraced hope through their own heartaches in life. Today we have David Figueroa who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at a young age. He'll walk us through some of his challenges faced, gi…
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Send us a text Have you ever had to make a tough decision in your life? Have a tough decision to make now? This episode on Holly's Highlights podcast is for you! We'll take a deeper dive into five tips to making tough decisions including: - praying - taking your time - making sure the wise person shows up - seeking wise counsel - and sleeping on it…
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Send us a text Spring has sprung! Now, who's ready to get started on planting their flowerbeds? There is much we can learn as leaders and in life from planting flowers: ENVISION - What do you want your life to look like in 5 years? What seed will you plant today, so it can take root tomorrow, and blossom in the days and years ahead? ACCEPT - Not ev…
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Send us a text Welcome back! Hopefully you joined us for the last episode on Holly's Highlights podcast (Season 4, episode 5) where we discussed: Why go on a cruise The many benefits of going on a vacation Different offerings on cruises and the benefits of traveling on certain cruise lines How to book your cruise Where to go and how to select your …
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Send us a text Getting ready to plan your Spring break, Girls Trip, or Summer Vacation? Look no further than going on a cruise. As one who has ventured out on twelve cruises, I may be a little partial, but cruising truly has something for everyone! Today on Holly's Highlights podcast we'll unpack all the things you should know before planning your …
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Send us a text Shout out to all entrepreneurs as we celebrate national entrepreneur week. According to the US Census Bureau 5 million new businesses were registered in 2022 (most of those being in the retail or food industry). There are many reasons for an entrepreneur to start their own business (i.e. want to be their own boss, they aren't ready t…
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Send us a text Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching which often means that we are looking for ways to show a little extra love to those we care about. We often focus on showing that love to our family, friends, coworkers and even through valentines we get for our kiddos to give to their teachers. Regardless of if we are single, married, or in a r…
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Send us a text A New Year can often bring with it many changes. Changes in our goals as we seek to adopt New Year's resolutions. Changes in the weather (man has the snow piled up here in Utah!). Perhaps changes in jobs, homes, or even seasons of life. During this time it may be quite normal to want to resist the change, or feel overwhelmed by it, b…
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Send us a text Take a wild guess what the number 1 New Year's resolution is each year? Yep - health and wellness. Makes sense why suddenly gyms are full and diet plan ads fill the commercial slots. If you're like me though, you struggle in knowing how to best accomplish your health and wellness goals. Do we eat more eggs or more meat? Eat less carb…
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Send us a text As a new year approaches many of us are reflecting upon this past year - what we've accomplished, special memories, how far we've come; as well as the changes up ahead - our new year's resolutions, trips we have planned, things we want to accomplish. As I think of life changes, goals, and looking ahead - I think of an organization I …
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Send us a text From shopping, and parties to attend, family traditions to carry out, and of course, trying to simply enjoy the time of year too, many of us can feel like we are going through the motions, but not truly being in the moment this Christmas. Today we'll dive into: - three ways to intentionally live in the present of your moments - evalu…
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Send us a text One of the holiday traditions we have this time of year is as soon as Thanksgiving comes, we start watching Christmas movies. It’s kind of like a count down until Christmas is here. And although I’m not going to recommend a movie per day for that count down, I would love to share with you some of our favorite must see Christmas movie…
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Send us a text Unlike the Christian holidays of Easter and Christmas, Thanksgiving is actually a secular holiday - however it is deeply rooted in biblical principles. Whether through the act of giving thanks or thanksgiving in worship, it is clear there is to be a priority of cultivating a disposition of Thanksgiving. Today we'll look at: - challen…
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Send us a text Black Friday shopping is quickly approaching, followed by cyber Monday and of course those both lead up to that special day of gift giving - Christmas. So what’s on your list this year? Looking for something extra special? Today on Holly’s Highlights we’ll check out 10 unique gifts to consider giving this year. We’ll learn more abou…
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Send us a text 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 eve…
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Send us a text The holidays are upon us - and let’s face it we all have our favorites. I have a coworker who lives for Halloween, friends who get excited for Friendsgiving, their take on the Thanksgiving holiday, and what child doesn’t look forward to Christmas? However, did you know that with the holidays comes an increase in injuries, residential…
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Send us a text We've all shared the same thought when we see the hiring signs or experience the delayed service at a restaurant or clothing store - where are all of the people?!? It seems like everyone is hiring, and yet at the same time everyone seems to be experiencing this new epidemic of being short staffed. Today on Holly's Highlights we have …
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Send us a text As the world grieves the loss of Queen Elizabeth II I’m sure you too have reflected on your own thoughts of her majesty. Join us on Holly's Highlights podcast as we take a deeper look into 7 leadership lessons we can learn from the Queen during her 70 year reign: - the importance of having a vision - the significance of leading by ex…
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