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In this inspiring episode on Holly's Highlights podcast, we sit down with Mayor Natalie Hall of Bluffdale, one of Utah’s fastest-growing cities, for a powerful conversation on leadership, confidence, courage, and community impact.

If you’ve ever felt called to lead but questioned whether you’re ready, this episode is for you.

Mayor Hall shares her journey into public leadership, how she navigates criticism and tough decisions, and what it really takes to lead with integrity when not everyone agrees with you. From managing rapid city growth to protecting family life while serving in a demanding role, her insights are both practical and deeply encouraging.

You’ll learn:

• How to step into leadership before you feel ready
• How to handle criticism and public pressure with confidence
• Why vision must be stronger than fear
• The importance of boundaries and surrounding yourself with strong teams for sustainable leadership
• Real-life leadership lessons you can apply in your business, family, or community

Whether you’re leading in your home, workplace, church, or community, this conversation will equip and inspire you to lead with greater intention and confidence.

✨ Ready to grow even more in your leadership journey?

Each month I send out a FREE leadership worksheet to help you grow with clarity and intention. Join at www.hollycurby.com.

If this episode encouraged you, would you please share it with someone stepping into leadership—and come connect with me on Instagram @hollycurby or Facebook @hollyshighlights. I’d love to hear where you’re being called to lead.

Keep showing up. Keep growing. And keep leading with intention.

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May the Road Rise Up to Meet You: Courage, Purpose, and Leadership Lessons from St. Patrick

St. Patrick’s Day is more than parades and green decorations—it’s a powerful reminder of courage, purpose, and resilience. In this inspiring episode of Holly’s Highlights, we explore the life of St. Patrick and uncover timeless leadership lessons that apply to everyday life.

From overcoming hardship and fear to leading with conviction and creativity, St. Patrick’s story shows us how ordinary people can make extraordinary impact. You’ll hear reflections on the beloved Irish blessing “May the road rise up to meet you” and what it means for leaders, parents, professionals, and anyone walking a challenging road today.

This episode blends storytelling, scripture, history, leadership insight, and practical takeaways to help you:

• Lead with courage even when the road isn’t easy
• Discover purpose in ordinary moments
• Build resilience through uncertainty and change
• Create meaningful impact through small, intentional actions

Whether you’re navigating leadership at work, at home, or in your community, this St. Patrick’s Day episode will encourage you to grow into the person ready to meet the road ahead.

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Special:
This episode also includes a message of hope and kindness inspired by Holly’s book, Face-Lift: Embracing Hope Through Your Heartaches. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to share encouragement this season, the book is available through local bookstores and online at Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Barnes & Noble. Proceeds are donated to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. If the book has encouraged you, please consider leaving a rating or review on Amazon to help it reach more hearts.

🎧 Listen Next:

• Lessons from the Leprechaun — Season 2, Episode 7
• As Luck Would Have It: Including the Challenges of Prayer — Season 3, Episode 5

If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Your support helps Holly’s Highlights continue spreading encouragement, purpose, and hope.

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In this powerful and hope-filled episode, we sit down with Nicole, Director of Bridle Up Hope, to explore how equine-assisted learning is transforming the lives of women and girls struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, low confidence, and emotional overwhelm. Recorded during Women’s History Month and in recognition of International Women’s Day, this conversation honors women’s resilience while addressing the very real mental and emotional challenges they face today.

Research shows that girls experience confidence gaps and anxiety at an early age, often carrying those struggles into adulthood. Nicole shares how Bridle Up Hope was created to meet women and girls exactly where they are — offering a safe, non-clinical, heart-centered approach to healing, personal growth, leadership development, and emotional resilience through equine-assisted experiential learning.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, Bridle Up Hope uses Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) to help participants build self-awareness, emotional regulation, trust, and self-worth by working alongside horses. Nicole explains why horses are such powerful teachers, how their intuitive nature helps participants reconnect with their inner strength, and why this approach is especially effective for those who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected.

In this episode, we dive into:
• What Bridle Up Hope is and who it serves
• The inspiring origin story behind the organization
• What a typical experience looks like for girls vs. women
• How equine-assisted learning supports mental health and confidence
• How the 7 Habits come to life through experiential learning in the barn
• Emotional and confidence shifts participants experience
• Stories that capture the heart of Bridle Up Hope’s mission
• Why scholarships and accessibility are essential to their work
• How parents, mentors, and leaders can support women and girls
• What “hope” truly means in the healing journey

Nicole also shares deeply personal insights from watching women and girls rediscover their voice, courage, and worth — reminding us that healing is possible at every stage of life. For anyone silently struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or the pressure to hold it all together, this conversation is a powerful reminder that you are not alone — and that hope is closer than you think.

✨ Connect with Bridle Up Hope:
Listeners can learn more, get involved, volunteer, donate, or explore upcoming programs by visiting Bridle Up Hope online and following them on social media. Community partnerships, donor support, and shared stories are all vital to expanding their mission of hope and healing for women and girls.

📘 Recommended Resource:
Check out Face-Lift: Embracing Hope Through Your Heartaches, a powerful book for anyone walking through grief, transition, or personal growth. The book is available through online retailers including Amazon and wherever books are sold.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, coach, leader, or someone seeking confidence, emotional healing, or personal growth, this episode offers encouragement, insight, and practical hope.

If this conversation inspired you, please rate, review, and share it with someone who could use a little hope today. What

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Visit www.hollycurby.com for more information and to sign up for the monthly Holly's Happenings e-newsletter. Holly's Highlights podcast and the opinions and ideas shared within it are for entertainment purposes only. The advice should be confirmed with a qualified professional.