Her Origin Story

Check Out These Highlights: If you’ve ever wondered what comes next after a long, successful career, this conversation will resonate deeply. Courtney Burton spent decades building a dependable corporate career before two powerful coaching conversations challenged her to rethink where she truly thrived, and what she wanted the next chapter of her life to look like. In this episode, Courtney shares how those moments sparked major pivots in her life and career, including stepping away from corporate work, training as a coach, and pursuing her lifelong passion for music. She also opens up about navigating retirement transitions, caring for family during difficult seasons, and the surprising identity shift that happens when the structure of a traditional job disappears. Toby and Courtney explore the power of questioning the stories we tell ourselves, why outside perspectives can reveal possibilities we can’t see on our own, and how it’s never too late to design a life that aligns with purpose, creativity, and joy. About Courtney Burton: Courtney Burton is a coach and singer who helps people reflect on their next chapter and create lives aligned with purpose and fulfillment. After decades in corporate leadership and sales, she now blends coaching with her lifelong passion for music as she builds a meaningful post-corporate career. Connect with Courtney: 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyaburton/ 🌐 Websites: https://www.courtneyburtoncoaching.com/ and https://courtneyburtonmusic.com/ 💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betterhealthwithsarah Stalk Me Online! About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/ Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-Course Subscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

Check Out These Highlights: If you’ve ever felt torn between being the creative visionary and the CEO of your business, this episode will resonate deeply. Tracy Matthews opens up about her early days as a jewelry designer, the realities of building a product-based brand, and the hard lessons she learned about scaling too fast and chasing the wrong metrics. She shares how burnout became a wake-up call, and how redefining growth on her own terms led to more profit, more freedom, and more impact. In this conversation, Tracy and Toby explore the mindset shifts required to build a sustainable business, why so many entrepreneurs underprice themselves, and how aligning strategy with values changes everything. Listeners will walk away with practical insight on scaling smarter, protecting their creative energy, and building a brand that supports their life, not consumes it. About Tracy Matthews: Tracy Matthews is a jewelry designer turned business strategist who helps product-based entrepreneurs scale sustainably and profitably. Through her coaching programs and frameworks, she teaches creatives how to build thriving brands without burnout. Connect with Tracy: 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamtracymatthews 🎙 Podcast: https://pod.link/1050430716 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtracymatthews 🎁 Free Resource: https://resources.tracymatthews.com/breakthrough-map Stalk Me Online! About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/ Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-Course Subscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

Check Out These Highlights: Erika Andersen’s origin story begins with a childhood shaped by feminist parents and suffragist grandmothers, instilling a belief in possibility and independence. After pursuing music and spending nearly a decade in an ashram, Erika discovered her calling in organizational transformation; eventually founding Proteus in 1990. In this episode, Erika explains why having a clear mission and vision is critical for entrepreneurs, how self-talk can quiet the “white noise” of anxiety, and why transformation must be rooted in authenticity rather than outside prescriptions. She also shares how Proteus pivoted during the pandemic and why true success comes from helping people become who they want to become. Listeners will walk away with practical insights on resilience, clarity, and building businesses that align with their deepest purpose. About Erika Andersen: Erika is a leadership expert, bestselling author, and founding partner of Proteus. For over 35 years, she has helped CEOs and companies like Spotify, Amazon, and Charter Spectrum grow through change with clarity and confidence. Her latest book, The New Old, applies her wisdom to aging well and crafting your best later life. Connect with Erika: 🌐 Website: https://erikaandersen.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersenerika/ 📑 Substack: https://substack.com/@erikaandersen1 Stalk Me Online! About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/ Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-Course Subscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

Check Out These Highlights: Many women build lives that look successful from the outside, only to realize something feels off on the inside. For Sarah, that realization came when her son’s sensitive skin reacted to “natural” products that weren’t as safe as they claimed. She shares how digging into hidden ingredients and the lack of regulation in personal care products opened her eyes to the bigger picture: the everyday exposures in our homes that quietly affect our health. From switching out cookware and food storage to teaching her kids how to read labels, Sarah explains how small, manageable shifts can make a big difference. Her experience as a breast cancer survivor deepened her perspective on resilience and clarified why environmental factors deserve more attention in health conversations. Throughout the episode, Sarah speaks candidly about identity, self‑trust, and the emotional work of making changes, while also offering practical advice for reducing toxins without feeling like it has to be “all or nothing.” If you’ve been curious about clean living or felt overwhelmed by conflicting information, this episode is a reminder that healthier choices are possible one step at a time. About Sarah Clark: Sarah Clark is the founder of Better Health with Sarah, where she helps families cut through the overwhelm of clean living and take practical steps to reduce harmful chemicals in their homes, products, and diets. As a breast cancer survivor and former TV reporter, she combines her love of educating with a grounded perspective on resilience, identity, and the everyday choices that shape long‑term health. Connect with Sarah: 🌐 Website: https://betterhealthwithsarah.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betterhealthwithsarah/ 💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betterhealthwithsarah 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterhealthwithsarah/ Stalk Me Online! About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/ Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-Course Subscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

Check Out These Highlights: Brienne Hennessy’s origin story begins in the labs of linguistics and acoustics, where her fascination with voice first took root. From 14 years as a speech and voice pathologist to launching her own practice, she reveals how a pivotal leap in 2020 reshaped her career and mission. In this episode, Brienne explains why preventative voice care matters, how misalignment shows up in both sound and confidence, and why courage is required every time we choose to step into visibility. Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of the connection between voice, intuition, and empowerment, and practical insights for sustaining vocal health while showing up authentically. About Brienne Hennessy: Brienne is a vocal empowerment guide who helps leaders, speakers, and everyday professionals reconnect with their natural voice. With a background in clinical voice pathology, she now focuses on holistic, preventative wellness, ensuring her clients sound aligned, confident, and resilient. Connect with Brienne: 🌐 Website: www.yourvocalvitality.com 💼 LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/brienne-hennessy 💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvocalvitality/ 📑 Substack: https://substack.com/@BRIENNEHENNESSY Stalk Me Online! About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/ Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-Course Subscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

Check Out These Highlights: Miranda opens up about the pivotal season of her life, losing her brother and being laid off just two weeks later, which sparked her decision to never again let someone else’s business dictate her success. She shares how she accidentally built a personal brand on LinkedIn before it was even a buzzword, and why authenticity and faith became her guiding principles. We explore her philosophy of “owning your awesome,” the importance of self-awareness in branding, and how showing up boldly (sometimes even in a tutu!) can transform both your business and your life. Listeners will walk away with practical strategies for LinkedIn, fresh insights on personal branding, and the courage to express their true selves online and off. About Miranda VonFricken: Miranda VonFricken is a keynote speaker, LinkedIn strategist, and founder of Own Your Awesome. She helps women elevate their presence, magnetize their personal brands, and lead with authenticity, strategy, and heart. Connect with Miranda: 🌐 Website: https://MirandaVonFricken.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirandavonfricken.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirandavonfricken/ 🎙 Podcast: https://mirandavonfricken.com/podcast/ 🎁 Free Resource: https://mirandavonfricken.com/freebies/ Stalk Me Online! About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/ Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-Course Subscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

Check Out These Highlights:Funke opens up about her childhood in Nigeria, where watching bold women on TV planted the seed for her own voice and future path. She shares the pivotal leap from accounting to studying literature, culture, and digital media in Sweden, despite family objections and the fear of stepping into the unknown. Along the way, we explore how motherhood, resilience, and even a newspaper interview led to her first break in digital marketing. Funke explains why branding is far more than logos, why studying yourself matters more than studying competitors, and how finding intersections in your skills can set you apart. By the end of the episode, listeners will walk away with practical insights on personal branding, resisting the noise online, and building a business that feels authentic and sustainable.About Funke Jaiyeola:Funke Jaiyeola is a brand strategist and content consultant who helps experts and founders go from “best kept secret” to seen, known, and sought after. With experience working with global brands like LinkedIn and Pipedrive, she champions women entrepreneurs and teaches the art of turning clarity into visibility.Connect with Funke:💼 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/funkejaiyeolaStalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

Check Out These Highlights:Elle Nagy opens up about her breaking point: lying in a field, asking the universe for answers, and how that moment sparked her transformation. She explains why depression is often a suppression of the self and how embracing authenticity became her path forward. Throughout the conversation, she reveals the profound difference between living as a “high achiever” and embracing the “artist archetype,” showing how shifting frequencies can change everything. Elle also shares practical insights on moving beyond fear, cultivating playfulness, and creating a life that feels rich, intentional, and deeply aligned. By the end of the episode, listeners will walk away with a new lens on identity, success, and the courage to reimagine themselves from the inside out.About Elle Nagy:Elle Nagy is a professional life coach and identity reimagination mentor. Through her Women Reimagined platform, she helps high-achieving women release the hustle-driven archetype and reclaim a life that feels powerful, authentic, and rooted in love.Connect with Elle:🌐 Website: https://ellenagy.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-nagy/💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elleanagyStalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

Check Out These Highlights:Kelly Vrchota’s journey into membership strategy began long before she realized it—rooted in her years as a teacher, her deep belief in community, and the unexpected loss of her best friend and first client. Helping that friend build a membership for adoptive and foster families showed Kelly what was possible when people gather around a shared mission. After her friend’s passing, the community continued to thrive, revealing the lasting impact of thoughtful, heart‑centered membership design.As Kelly navigated grief and asked herself what kind of work truly filled her cup, she realized her sweet spot was helping entrepreneurs create aligned, sustainable memberships that feel good for everyone involved. In this conversation, she shares why community matters now more than ever, how to build spaces where people feel they belong, and why simplicity, not hustle, is the key to long‑term success.If you’ve ever wondered how to build a membership that’s both meaningful and manageable, Kelly’s story offers a grounded, refreshing perspective on creating something that lasts.About Kelly Vrchota:Kelly Vrchota is a membership and community strategist who helps entrepreneurs build recurring‑revenue offers rooted in connection, sustainability, and impact. With a background in teaching and years of hands‑on experience supporting mission‑driven founders, she brings a calm, thoughtful approach to designing communities that truly serve.Connect with Kelly:🌐 Website: https://www.kellyvrchota.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyvrchota/🎁 Free Resource: https://www.kellyvrchota.com/rightfit.htmlStalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

Check Out These Highlights:Krista Mollion’s journey takes her from an ambitious corporate climber to building an eight‑figure agency, only to realize she had lost herself in the process. The breaking point came with burnout and panic attacks that forced her to reevaluate everything. Twice she chose to leave comfort behind, decisions that proved to be the bravest of her career, especially after the grief of losing her father deepened her commitment to living without regrets. Today, her pivot into fractional CMO work reflects a new chapter where authenticity, values, and courage stand out as the ultimate differentiators in an AI‑driven marketing landscape.If you’ve ever felt trapped by success or afraid to make a bold pivot, Krista’s story is proof that choosing courage over comfort can lead to a more aligned, fulfilling life and business.About Krista Mollion:Krista Mollion is a fractional CMO and founder of Unignorable Brands. She helps B2B founders grow visibility and attract dream clients by blending standout strategy with authentic storytelling and smart use of AI.Connect with Krista:🌐 Website: https://unignorablebrands.kit.com/be-unignorable💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristamollion📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristamollion🎁 Free Resource: https://unignorablebrands.kit.com/ceo-guideStalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

Check Out These Highlights:If you’ve ever felt like your business is running you instead of the other way around, this conversation will hit home. Lisa Klein started her journey after her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis inspired her to prioritize her own health; what began as a fitness challenge became a lifelong mission to help other women build healthier, more intentional lives.In this episode, Lisa shares how her early work in wellness evolved into her role as a business coach and process strategist. We talk about what it really means to build systems that align with your values, how to stop saying yes to everything, and why your success depends on your ability to care for yourself as much as your business.About Lisa Klein:Lisa Klein is a business coach and process strategist who helps women simplify how they work so their businesses support, not compete with, their lifestyle. With roots in health and wellness, she now blends mindset, structure, and strategy to help entrepreneurs create systems that feel good and actually work.Connect with Lisa:🌐 Website: https://www.lisakleinco.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisakleinco/🎁 Free Resource: https://lisakleinco.myflodesk.com/coldtoconnectedStalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

Check Out These Highlights:Jessica Noel’s story begins with her early love of books and the way her parents shaped her path as a lifelong reader and teacher. From there, she embarked on a winding journey that took her through technical writing and education before discovering copywriting and eventually leading publishing at Copy Hackers. A pivotal nudge from Joanna Wiebe reignited her passion for books and opened the door to her current work with authors. In this episode, Jessica shares why listening to “life whispers” can help entrepreneurs know when to pivot, and how relief often follows alignment. She also explores the power of book doctoring, coaching, and consulting to help experts transform manuscripts into proud, publishable works that amplify their voice and business. Her story is a reminder that your path doesn’t have to be linear; sometimes, the detours reveal your truest calling.About Jessica Noel:Jessica Noel is a book coach, consultant, and publishing strategist who helps entrepreneurs and experts turn their ideas into powerful books that grow their businesses and amplify their voices. With a background in teaching, copywriting, and publishing, she brings both vision and integration to the book journey.Connect with Jessica:🌐 Website: https://writeandmain.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicanoelbooks/💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writeandmain/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writeandmain/Stalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

Check Out These Highlights:When the pandemic forced a sudden career pivot, Kerry Dobson found herself at a crossroads: stay in corporate or finally build something of her own. That moment sparked the creation of her business helping coaches, authors, and leaders design group programs that truly change lives.In this conversation, Kerry and Toby talk about the moment she realized her love for learning and development could evolve into something more intentional, how a disappointing speaker inspired her career direction, and what she’s learned about designing group experiences that engage and empower. Kerry also shares how collaboration may be the future of entrepreneurship and why “crappy group fatigue” is something she’s determined to fix for good.About Kerry Dobson:Kerry Dobson is a Group Program Architect who helps authors, coaches, and thought leaders transform their ideas into meaningful, results-driven group experiences. With a background in global learning and development, she blends strategy, empathy, and clarity to help experts turn their knowledge into programs that truly make an impact.Connect with Kerry:🌐 Website: https://www.jjdak.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-dobson/🎙 Podcast: https://www.jjdak.com/podcasts🎁 Free Resource: https://app.helloaudio.fm/feed/441d3a0f-2a17-4328-8039-009fab06fd30/signupStalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

Check Out These Highlights:When Megan Porta returned to work after maternity leave, she knew something had to change. What started as a tearful conversation with a friend—and the offhand comment, “Why don’t you just do it?”—became the spark that launched a food blog, a thriving business, and a life built around what matters most: freedom and family.In this conversation, Megan shares how getting fired became the best thing that ever happened to her, how she built Eat Blog Talk into a top-rated podcast and community, and why following intuition (even without a plan) can lead to something extraordinary. We also talk about what a decade of RV travel has taught her about courage, creativity, and taking one small step at a time toward the life you want.About Megan Porta:Megan Porta is the founder of Eat Blog Talk, a top-ranked podcast and community that helps food bloggers build sustainable businesses and find more clarity, focus, and freedom. She’s also the voice behind Pip and Ebby, a comfort food blog, and the author of the upcoming book Take the Exit, inspired by her family’s 10 years of RV adventures.Connect with Megan:🌐 Website: https://eatblogtalk.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatblogtalk/Stalk Me Online!About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-CourseSubscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.