Month: April 2025

How I Stopped Starting My Day in Stress Mode

For years, my mornings looked the same:
Wake up. Grab my phone. Scroll through emails. Get overwhelmed… all before my feet even hit the floor.

I didn’t realize it at the time, but starting my day that way was putting me into full-blown stress mode and it was carrying into everything: my mood, my parenting, my business, even how I showed up for myself.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

• What my mornings used to look and feel like (spoiler: chaotic)
• How cortisol was running my life without me even realizing it
• The simple morning habits that helped me take my peace and my power back
• What my routine looks like today and why it’s flexible, not rigid

If you’ve ever wished you could start your day feeling calm, clear, and ready (instead of rushed and reactive), this episode is for you.
Let’s talk about building mornings that feel bold, abundant, and way less stressful.

Until next time, keep creating your bold and abundant life

Holly’s Website: https://hollypenney.ca/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/holly_penney/ 

Unlocking Wealth, A Guided Journal to an Abundant Money Mindset 

https://hollypenney.ca/pages/unlockingwealth

In this powerful and uplifting episode, Holly chats with Joy Educator & Mentor Jillian Schecher, author of The Daily Joy Journal and creator of The Joy Method™.

Jillian shares how joy became a guiding force in her life after a personal journey through sobriety and transformation. She breaks down what it really means to use joy as a strategy (not just a good feeling), how entrepreneurs and leaders can use joy to build stronger businesses, and why choosing joy can be revolutionary—even on the hard days.

Inside this episode:
– What it means to be a Joy Educator
– The moment Jillian knew joy had to be her foundation
– How The Joy Method™ helps people shift from stuck to aligned
– The myth about joy she wants to bust wide open
– Her go-to rituals for returning to joy

Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, or just someone craving more lightness in your day—you’ll walk away with inspiration and practical tools to start choosing joy on purpose.

Connect with Jillian Schecher:
https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Join The Joy Club Community [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Ready to Practice Joy Daily? Grab a Copy of The Daily Joy Journal: https://thedailyjoyjournal.com/

Free guide to feel better now: https://jillianschecher.com/feelbetternow/

Holly’s Website: https://hollypenney.ca/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/holly_penney/ 

Unlocking Wealth, A Guided Journal to an Abundant Money Mindset 

https://hollypenney.ca/pages/unlockingwealth

Failing at PLAY: The Honest Truth About My Word of the Year

In this vulnerable and honest solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my word of the year—PLAY—and how, despite my best intentions, I’ve been struggling to truly live it out.

Inspired by reading Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes earlier this year, I set out to say YES to more joy, spontaneity, and connection. But life got busy, old habits kicked in, and somewhere along the way… PLAY took a backseat.

I’m sharing what’s been hard, the little wins I’m celebrating, and why this journey isn’t about perfection—it’s about awareness, permission to pivot, and coming back to what matters.

Whether you’ve drifted from your own word of the year or just need a reminder that you’re not alone in the messy middle—this episode is for you.

In This Episode, I Talk About:

• How Year of Yes inspired my word of the year
• The real-life challenges of living out “PLAY” as a busy mom and entrepreneur
• Why failure isn’t the end—it’s just feedback
• How I’m learning to realign and say YES again
• A gentle reminder that it’s okay to come back to your intentions, even if you’ve wandered

Mentioned in This Episode:
Shonda Rhimes, The Year of Yes https://a.co/d/84Z11Ba

Let’s Connect!
If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Message me on Instagram, share this episode with a friend, or leave a review to help others find the show.

Until next time, keep creating your bold and abundant life—even when it’s a little messy.

Holly’s Website: https://hollypenney.ca/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/holly_penney/ 

Unlocking Wealth, A Guided Journal to an Abundant Money Mindset 

https://hollypenney.ca/pages/unlockingwealth

From Fear to First Class: Rewriting Your Limits with Shelby Eloria

In this episode, Holly is joined by keynote speaker, image consultant, and her personal stylist Shelby Eloria. Together, they dive deep into what it really takes to stretch beyond your comfort zone and step into the next level of life and business. Shelby opens up about her own experiences with growth, the concept of the “terror barrier,” and how to keep pushing forward even when it feels uncomfortable. They talk about goal setting, staying aligned, surrounding yourself with the right people, and embracing bold moves—like saying your $50K goals out loud.

Shelby also shares the exciting behind-the-scenes of her upcoming launch of the Authentic You program with Black Sheep Co., and how she’s making her personal styling services more accessible virtually. You’ll leave this episode inspired, grounded, and ready to take that next bold step in your journey.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why pushing your limits never gets easier—but it does get more rewarding
• Shelby’s powerful story about hitting (and moving through) the “terror barrier”
• How Shelby defines success—and why it’s okay to say big goals out loud
• The importance of having people in your circle who keep you aligned
• Behind the scenes of Shelby’s Authentic You program and upcoming launches
• Tips on saying “no” to the good to make room for the great
• Celebrating growth and dreaming big together

Connect with Shelby Eloria:

• Instagram: @shelbyeloria & @style.and.blacksheep.co
• LinkedIn: Shelby Eloria
• Website: allsetstyle.com

Connect with Holly:

Holly’s Website: https://hollypenney.ca/

Connect on the ‘gram: https://www.instagram.com/holly_penney/ 

Unlocking Wealth, A Guided Journal to an Abundant Money Mindset 

https://hollypenney.ca/pages/unlockingwealth

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