Month: December 2025

In this final episode of 2025, Holly sits down with entrepreneur and founder of Black Cat Virtual Assistants, Jen Jacobs, for a powerful conversation on intentional goal setting and designing a life that actually feels good to live.

Jen shares her journey from working long hours as a journeyman pipefitter in the oilfield to intentionally building a business that supports freedom, flexibility, and alignment. 

Together, Holly and Jen explore why short-term goals matter, how clarity creates momentum, and how knowing where you’re going changes everything.

They also introduce Jen’s Annual BINGO Card; a simple, fun, and effective way to stay accountable to your goals throughout the year without overwhelm.

If you’re heading into 2026 craving clarity, direction, and a goal-setting system that actually works, this episode is for you.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How short-term goals create momentum and motivation
• How to design a life that supports freedom and flexibility
• Why community support accelerates goal achievement

Connect with Jen Jacobs
Website: www.blackcatva.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackcatva

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/black.cat.va/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-jacobs-blackcatva/

Download the Annual BINGO Card: 2026 BINGO link: https://blackcatva.myflodesk.com/u6ynqg6m8i

If this conversation sparked something in you, if you’re feeling that quiet nudge that 2026 is calling you into your next level, Holly invites you to explore The Rise Retreat, a 3-day boutique retreat for women in business ready to step forward with clarity, confidence, and aligned action.

✨ Early bird pricing available until December 31st
✨ Spots are intentionally limited

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1972076183953?aff=oddtdtcreator

Show Sponsors:

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Nova Ridge Bookkeeping: www.novaridge.ca

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In this episode, Holly sits down with Naturopathic Doctor and entrepreneur Dr. Briana Botsford to explore what high-achieving women truly need to stay energized, focused, and resilient. From burnout to hormones to simple lifestyle shifts, Dr. Bri brings clarity to what’s happening in the body and what women can do right now to feel better.

She breaks down why burnout is both physiological and emotional, how to identify your “low-hanging fruit,” and the simple habits that create lasting energy. You’ll hear practical, encouraging strategies for supporting your hormones, protecting your capacity, and approaching your health with the same intention you bring to your business.

In this episode, we cover:

• The real physiology behind burnout and why so many high-achieving women feel depleted
• How to identify your personal “low-hanging fruit” so you can boost energy with simple, sustainable habits
• What “health as wealth” truly means and how to build resilience in both business and life

Connect with Dr. Briana Botsford:

Flow Functional Health Care

https://www.bribotsford.com/

https://www.instagram.com/docbribots/

Briana’s Retreat: https://www.bribotsford.com/homecoming-retreat

Show Sponsors:

Unlocking Wealth Journal: https://amzn.to/48MQZ7o

Nova Ridge Bookkeeping: www.novaridge.ca

Please consider the growth of this podcast by sharing it with a friend or leaving a review!! 

In this episode of The Holly Penney Show, Holly shares the personal and emotional story behind The Rise Retreat, a boutique, all-inclusive experience seven years in the making.

From her early days of exhaustion and burnout, dropping her kids off at daycare from 6 AM to 6 PM, to slowly finding the courage to build a life she loved, Holly opens up about the journey that sparked this retreat.

In this episode, Holly talks about:

• Her slow awakening from survival mode into clarity and courage
• Why she created The Rise Retreat for female entrepreneurs
• What the retreat includes
• The kind of woman this retreat is designed for,  and how to know if you’re feeling the pull

Early Bird pricing and how to join before the spots fill

The Rise Retreat is happening April 16–18, 2026 and is crafted for women who want clarity, confidence, community, and space to grow — without the pressure or the hustle.

Link to learn more: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1972076183953?aff=oddtdtcreator

If your heart beats a little faster while listening… trust that.
Your rise begins the moment you say yes.

Show Sponsors:

Unlocking Wealth Journal: https://amzn.to/48MQZ7o

Nova Ridge Bookkeeping: www.novaridge.ca

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