Holly is finally back on the mic! After nearly a year away from podcasting, she’s catching listeners up on what’s been happening personally and professionally—from grief and family to leaving jobs, navigating the L&D job market, and figuring out what she actually wants next.
This episode is a real-talk reflection on career, identity, and the reminder that your job is only one part of your life. Most importantly, Holly wants you to remember one thing: you deserve a happy life.
* Holly’s return to podcasting and what kept her away
* Navigating grief and putting family first
* Leaving jobs without having the next one lined up
* What Holly has learned from being back in the L&D job market
* Why your career shouldn't become your entire identity
* Figuring out what brings you joy and fulfillment
* Why you shouldn't wait for the “perfect” time to make a change
“You deserve to have a happy life.”
Holly challenges you to think beyond your job title and ask yourself: What do you actually want? What brings you joy? And what are you waiting for?
Episode Sections
00:00 — Holly is back!
02:19 — Touro Graduate School of Technology spotlight
04:41 — Holly’s career journey since 2024
07:04 — Family, grief, and difficult career decisions
09:27 — The reality of being in the job market
11:55 — Who are you outside of your career?
14:17 — “You’re going to die” and why that hit differently
16:35 — Rejections, L&D, and figuring out what’s next
19:00 — You deserve a happy life
21:18 — What’s coming in Season 7
* https://gst.touro.edu/
* https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-432/
* EdUp L&D-https://www.eduplnd.com
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Your career matters—but so does your life outside of work.
So Holly’s question for you is: What are you waiting for?
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