Her Origin Story

By Toby Myles

Her Origin Story is a podcast about the messy, magical beginnings of bold women who turned their ideas into impact. Hosted by storytelling coach Toby Myles, each episode features a real, unfiltered co... more

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The podcast currently has 72 episodes available.

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April 14, 2026 From Tech to Poetry: Toby Myles & Neelam Patel on Finding Home in the Messy Middle
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Neelam describes the pivotal moment in 2003 when she stepped onto an open mic stage for the first time, terrified yet exhilarated, and discovered her creative home. She shares how blind faith led her to produce a one-woman show at the Capital Fringe Festival, despite having little theater experience, and how that leap brought unexpected opportunities and press coverage. Together, Neelam and Toby explore the “messy middle,” the importance of a beginner’s mindset, and why imperfect action often leads to the most meaningful growth. Neelam also talks about her book Burning It Down, Dancing in the Rubble, and how accountability, community, and persistence helped her finally bring it to life after years of dreaming.
About Neelam Patel:
Neelam Patel is a poet, performer, and author of Burning It Down, Dancing in the Rubble. She helps audiences embrace creativity, courage, and authenticity by sharing her journey from tech professional to artist, showing how saying yes before you’re ready can transform your path.
Connect with Neelam:
🌐 Website: https://www.tailoredpoetry.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancewithneelam/
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49min
April 06, 2026 Trusting Yourself Again: Toby Myles & Kate Ferrian on Breaking Generational Patterns and Rebuilding Self-Trust
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Kate Ferrian’s origin story begins with a powerful moment of clarity; standing in her closet, realizing she needed to leave an abusive relationship and start choosing herself. What followed wasn’t an instant transformation, but years of courageous inner work, healing, and rebuilding trust in her own voice.
In this episode, Kate shares how her experiences in corporate leadership, marriage, divorce, and personal growth led her to break generational patterns and rethink what a fulfilling life truly looks like. She and Toby explore the ways self-doubt and old conditioning can keep women stuck, and how learning to trust yourself can change everything.
Kate also talks about the deeper work behind personal transformation: healing old wounds, setting boundaries, and creating a life that feels aligned rather than simply successful on the outside. Listeners will walk away with powerful insights on self-trust, personal growth, and the courage it takes to rewrite your story.
About Kate Ferrian:
Kate Ferrian is the founder of Simply Become It, where she helps women heal old patterns, overcome self-doubt, and build lives rooted in self-trust and alignment. Drawing from 16 years in corporate leadership and her own journey through divorce and personal transformation, Kate guides women in creating lives that truly reflect who they are.
Connect with Kate:
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateferrian/
🌐 Websites: https://www.simplybecomeit.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplybecomeit/
🎁 Free Resource: https://www.simplybecomeit.com/5-minute-freebies-resetrealign/confidence
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About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/
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40min
March 31, 2026 Reinventing What’s Next: Toby Myles & Courtney Burton on Choosing Purpose Over Comfort
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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
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About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/
Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-Course
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Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela Cruz

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45min
March 24, 2026 Scaling with Soul: Toby Myles & Tracy Matthews on Building a Profitable Jewelry Brand Without Burning Out
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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
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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.
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Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela Cruz

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46min
March 17, 2026 Crafting Your Hopeful Future: Toby Myles & Erika Andersen on True Transformation Made Easier
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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
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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 Cruz

All content © 2026 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
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51min
March 10, 2026 From Newsroom to Clean Living: Sarah Clark on Healthier Homes and Everyday Choices
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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/
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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 Cruz

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48min
March 03, 2026 Finding Your True Voice: Toby Myles & Brienne Hennessy on Empowerment Through Alignment
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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
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About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/
Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-Course
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Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela Cruz

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41min
February 24, 2026 Own Your Awesome™: Toby Myles & Miranda VonFricken on Building Bold Personal Brands with Faith and Authenticity
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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/
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Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-Course
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Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela Cruz

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1h 6min
February 17, 2026 Turning Clarity into Visibility with Toby Myles and Funke Jaiyeola
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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/funkejaiyeola
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About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/
Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-Course
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38min
February 10, 2026 Reclaiming Power from Within: Toby Myles & Elle Nagy on Releasing the High Achiever Archetype
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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/elleanagy
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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 Cruz

All content © 2026 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
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55min

FAQs about Her Origin Story:

How many episodes does Her Origin Story have?

The podcast currently has 72 episodes available.