Holly's Highlights: Faith, Hope & Purpose for Everyday Life

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As a new year approaches many of us are reflecting upon this past year - what we've accomplished, special memories, how far we've come; as well as the changes up ahead - our new year's resolutions, trips we have planned, things we want to accomplish.

As I think of life changes, goals, and looking ahead - I think of an organization I was introduced to back in 2018 while I was in Los Angeles on a leadership tour. Homeboy Industries. Now I’ll confess - I went into homeboys having a fixed mindset, but I came out with tears, empathy, and truly humbled with a new perspective. Homeboy Industries is the largest gang intervention, rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world, welcoming thousands through their doors each year.

Today we'll talk with Homeboys to understand:
- what is Homeboys Industries
- types of services provided by Homeboys Industries
- time frame of employment and program participation at Homeboys Industries
- how to get involved in your local Global Homeboy Network
- how to make choices of change this New Year no matter your life circumstances
- obstacles of reaching New Year's resolutions
- tips to accomplishing your New Year's resolutions

As result we'll be encouraged that there is hope, there is healing, and there is a place and a way to embrace the change you want to see as you step into this new year.

To connect with Hector visit www.HomeboyIndustries.org
To find out how to get involved in your local area, click here.  

Related episodes on Holly's Highlights podcast:
Season 2 Episode 1: 7 steps to Goal setting in the New Year
Season 2 Episode 19: Breaking the Chains of addiction
Season 3 Episode 1: Moving forward in a new year

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From shopping, and parties to attend, family traditions to carry out, and of course, trying to simply enjoy the time of year too, many of us can feel like we are going through the motions, but not truly being in the moment this Christmas.

Today we'll dive into:
- three ways to intentionally live in the present of your moments 
- evaluating what consumes our time
- using our time and talents in our seasons of life
- how to set boundaries
- fully embracing the gift of the present

We'll leave being equipped with the resources to press in to being present in the moments of our family fun and traditions this holiday season.

To hear other episodes on Holly’s Highlights related to today:
Season 3 Episode 7: 4 areas for balancing our health and wellness
Season 3 Episode 1: Moving forward in a new year
Season 2 Episode 16: How Do You Want To Be Remembered?
Season 2 Episode 13: Purpose in Our Path
Season 2 Episode 2: Balancing Life - Student Edition
Season 2 Episode 1: 7 steps to Goal setting in the New Year

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One of the holiday traditions we have this time of year is as soon as Thanksgiving comes, we start watching Christmas movies. It’s kind of like a count down until Christmas is here. And although I’m not going to recommend a movie per day for that count down, I would love to share with you some of our favorite must see Christmas movies.

What you'll learn from today's episode:
- ideas on ways to enjoy watching movies (such as watch parties, giving back nights, get it done nights, and even game nights)
- how to set the scene of movie watching (such as food and drinks, what to wear, items to have available, and more)
- how watching movies can help your help and strengthen your relationships
- movies to watch and why
- where to find these movies

After listening you'll be inspired and want to start planning your next movie watching night. Whatever you decide to watch this time of year - may you and yours have a Merry Christmas to all, and to all a wonderful movie watching night.

Related episodes on Holly's Highlights podcast:
Season 1 Episode 11: The Hope of Christmas
Season 2 Episode 3: Valentine's Day and Relationships with Focus on the Family
Season 2 Episode 18: How to Develop Friendships - The Gift of Friends
Season 2 Episode 28: The Christmas Gift
Season 3 Episode 3: The Language of Love - What’s Your Love Language?
Season 3 Episode 15: How to create a family mission statement

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Unlike the Christian holidays of Easter and Christmas, Thanksgiving is actually a secular holiday - however it is deeply rooted in biblical principles. Whether through the act of giving thanks or thanksgiving in worship, it is clear there is to be a priority of cultivating a disposition of Thanksgiving.

Today we'll look at:
- challenges of giving thanks
- how to have an attitude of gratitude
- difference of happiness vs. joy
- the secret of contentment
- life changes that can be result of being thankful

So, join us on Holly's Highlights in hopes of today being able to choose joy, contentment, and giving thanks for a good day for a good day.

Related episodes on Holly's Highlights podcast:
Season 2 Episode 26: How to have an attitude of gratitude 
Season 1 Episode 7: 4 Tips to Have a Grateful Heart

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Black Friday shopping is quickly approaching, followed by cyber Monday and of course those both lead up to that special day of gift giving - Christmas. So what’s on your list this year? Looking for something extra special? Today on Holly’s Highlights we’ll check out 10 unique gifts to consider giving this year.

‌We’ll learn more about:

1. Custom Blankets
2. Personalized Jewelry
3. Certificate Variations
4. Home Invites
5. Photo Decor
6. Passed Down Heirlooms
7. Donations
8. Captured Memories
9. Quotes
10. Re-gift variations

Don’t give your typical gift this year, listen to Holly’s Highlights to find out how you can bring tears, make someone’s day, and leave that memorable touch through your unique gift given for Christmas.

This episode is sponsored by Wolff & Company
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Related episodes on Holly’s Highlights:
Season 1 Episode 6: Operation Christmas Child
Season 1 Episode 8: Giving Tuesday with Huntsman Cancer Institute Foundation
Season 1 Episode 10: Picture Perfect - Photography Tips
Season 2 Episode 10: Things to Know before buying a pet
Season 2 Episode 28: The Christmas Gift

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2 years ago Holly’s Highlights podcast released. We have just released our 62 episode, have reached sponsorship level, have celebrated yet another goal with our listenership and even have listeners on every continent - how cool is that?! I never would have imagined that here I’d be two years into this, someone who honestly hadn’t even listened to podcasts, and I am absolutely LOVING it! 😍

‌Although my podcast came into fruition as result of pre-planning for my book to be published, there are many reasons podcasts are created:
- promote your brand, product or services
- share about a topic you are passionate about
- position yourself as an expert or authority in your industry
- to increase your audience for other avenues
- create community
- or perhaps just because it's fun!

‌Unfortunately only 32% of podcasts make it to their 1st to 3rd year. There are 55% of Americans who listened to podcasts, 51% of those are males, and 79% tend to listen to podcasts while commuting. The most popular age group listening to podcasts? Ages 35-54.

Now, if you have learned anything from me I hope it’s the importance of having a growth mindset. So, today we have Meredith Hackwith Edwards, host of Meredith for Real podcast, with us on Holly's Highlights podcast to help us learn the ins and outs of starting a podcast.

Take Aways:
- steps to starting your own podcast
- equipment suggestions to help you excel
- suggestions of where to host your show
- podcasting distribution links vs. you tube podcasting
- how to reach your audience, promote your show, and build your reach
- what sponsorships look like
- hacks and tips to relieve the stress of podcasting

We know that starting something new can be scary! But overall, remember that when God calls you to something, do it! No matter the unknowns, the fears, the insecurities nor the investments - where He leads, He’ll provide and bless too.

‌Again, on this 2nd anniversary of Holly’s Highlights podcast I just want to say - Thank you! Thank you for supporting the show by listening. Thank you to the amazing guests who have invested time and shared their talent to help us all learn and grow. And thank you sponsors for making this possible. If you’d like to learn more about sponsorship send me a message at [email protected].

‌I welcome you to share the podcast with your friends, neighbors, coworkers and family. I would value your rating and comments wherever you listen to podcasts (apple podcasts, overcast, spotify, the list goes on). And I always welcome your feedback on topics you’d like to learn about and/or people you’d like to learn from on Holly’s Highlights podcast.

‌It truly is a pleasure getting to encourage, inspire, and equip others to intentionally live their life full of purpose - thank you for doing just that in my life too!

Connect with Meredith:
www.meredithforreal.com

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Related episodes on Holly’s Highlights podcast:
Season 1 Episode 2:  How to start your own business
Season 1 Episode 1: Holly's Highlights Launch Trailer

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The holidays are upon us - and let’s face it we all have our favorites. I have a coworker who lives for Halloween, friends who get excited for Friendsgiving, their take on the Thanksgiving holiday, and what child doesn’t look forward to Christmas?

However, did you know that with the holidays comes an increase in injuries, residential fires, and even domestic violence? According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, cooking fires remain the #1 cause of residential fires with most of those occurring on Thanksgiving Day; they also report 160 decorating-related injuries EACH DAY during the holiday season most involving falls; and according to BestLife, online fraud attempts spike approx 14% between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday alone. 

So, how can we prepare for a safe holiday season this year? Well we have TWO experts with us today: Judy Echavez, Public Affairs Specialist and Communications Coordinator for the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission; and Officer Amy Bryant, Crime Prevention and Community Relations Specialist with the Sandy City Police Department in Utah.

Today on Holly's Highlights podcast these experts will give us tips on being safe this holiday season including:
- preparing our car for road trips
- protecting our car from burglaries and theft
- preventions for our home from trees to holiday lights
- home invasion and burglary protection
- Halloween safety from costumes and allergic reactions, to pedestrians and motorists
- Thanksgiving cautions for turkey fryers, all that Black Friday shopping and domestic abuse increases
- Christmas tips for age appropriate toys, disposing of all that trash that reveals what you have inside your home, and even helping kids know who to and not to go to if lost while out and about
- New Years safety measures for driving, drinking and all things party-going

This is an episode that can help keep you and your family alert and safe these holidays.

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• Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.
• Call CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

This episode brought to you by: Scentsy Consultant, Jennifer Walters
jenniferwalters.scentsy.us

Related Holly's Highlights episodes:
Season 3 Episode 4: How to deal with grief
Season 2 Episode 28: The Christmas Gift
Season 2 Episode 19: Breaking the Chains of addiction
Season 2 Episode 11: Preparing for the Unexpected
Season 1 Episode 8: Giving Tuesday with Huntsman Cancer Institute Foundation
Season 1 Episode 6:

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We've all shared the same thought when we see the hiring signs or experience the delayed service at a restaurant or clothing store - where are all of the people?!? It seems like everyone is hiring, and yet at the same time everyone seems to be experiencing this new epidemic of being short staffed. 

Today on Holly's Highlights we have two guests joining us from the Department of Workforce Services. They'll share insights for both those looking for a job, as well as employers trying to compete in the war for talent. 

Some of these insights include:
- what candidates are looking for in a job
- challenges employers are facing in recruiting top talent
- What meaninful work looks like and what companies need to do to step it up
- What value propositions are being added as the new standard in benefit packages
- Processes for employers to implement in their recruiting, hiring and retaining of employees
- Skill gaps and how those looking for a job, as well as companies, can help this talent shortage
- Where companies should be promoting, and candidates looking for jobs
- Onboarding tips for a more memorable and enjoyable experience for employees
- and so much more!

This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Related episodes on Holly’s Highlights:
Season 1 Episode 9: 6 Tips to Avoid Burnout
Season 2 Episode 4: 3 Ways to Use Your Personality Test
Season 2 Episode 15: 5 Things Employers Wish You Knew
Season 3 Episode 10: Leadership Book - 5 Must Reads

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As the world grieves the loss of Queen Elizabeth II I’m sure you too have reflected on your own thoughts of her majesty. Join us on Holly's Highlights podcast as we take a deeper look into 7 leadership lessons we can learn from the Queen during her 70 year reign:
- the importance of having a vision
- the significance of leading by example
- the power of caring for others
- the value of mentoring
- the urgency to embrace change
- the influence of extending tact
- and the worth of clinging to hope

Here’s to having a growth-mindset, a servant heart, and leadership lessons learned from Queen Elizabeth II.

This episode brought to you by Holly Curby LLC:
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Related episodes on Holly's Highlights podcast:
Season 3:
Episode 16 - How to be a Good Steward
Episode 15 - How to create a family mission statement
Episode 10 - Leadership Books - 5 Must Reads
Episode 9 - 10 Tips to Having Unshakeable Confidence
Episode 8 - How to have tough conversations

Season 2:
Episode 23 - A Season of Rest
Episode 17 - Overcoming Inferiority
Episode 16 - How Do You Want To Be Remembered?
Episode 13 - Purpose in Our Path
Episode 6 - Building, Developing, and Empowering Teams
Episode 5 - Celebrating Women's Day
Episode 1 - 7 steps to Goal setting in the New Year 

Season 1:
Episode 11 - The Hope of Christmas
Episode 9 - 6 Tips to Avoid Burnout
Episode 5 - How to be a leader of character
Episode 3 - How to be a leader others follow

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We've all been there, right? Whether directly or indirectly, we all encounter at one point or another a friend, family member, coworker, neighbor - you name it, but someone in our lives who is going through something really tough. We find out that bad news - it could be an illness, a death or miscarriage, a divorce - and suddenly we  have that deer in the headlights look of “I don’t know what to say,” yet we feel we outta help. But how?

Today on Holly's Highlights we are going to take a look at 5 ways to help others in tough times. From what we say to what we can do, we'll dive in to different practical ways, regardless of our time or finances, on how we can show our support to others and encourage them during their journey.

This program is sponsored in part by Murdock Financial, an affiliate of Equitable Advisors, LLC New York, NY. And Equitable Network, LLC.


Related Episodes on Holly's Highlights Podcast:
- Season 3, Episode 12 - How to Talk with People
https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1444210/10720684-the-art-of-conversations-with-tony-toscano.mp3?download=true

- Season 3, Episode 5 - As Luck Would Have It - The Challenges of Prayer
https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1444210/9941807-as-luck-would-have-it-the-power-of-prayer.mp3?download=true

- Season 3, Episode 4 - How to deal with grief
https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1444210/10010095-how-to-deal-with-grief.mp3?download=true

- Season 2, Episode 21 - How to be a Barnabas in a Kardashian world https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1444210/9140767-being-a-barnabas-in-a-kardashian-world.mp3?download=true

- Season 2, Episode 16 - How Do You Want To Be Remembered?https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1444210/8786422-how-do-you-want-to-be-remembered.mp3?download=true

- Season 2, Episode 4 - 3 ways to use your personality assessment results https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1444210/7592719-3-ways-to-use-your-personality-assessment-results.mp3?blob_id=35142835&download=true

- Season 1, Episode 8 - Giving Tuesday with Huntsman Cancer Institute Foundation https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1444210/6584935-giving-tuesday-with-huntsman-cancer-institute-foundation.mp3?blob_id=27572797&download=true

- Season 1, Episode 4: How to make a positive impact in your community
https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1444210/6149071-how-to-make-a-positive-impact-in-your-community.mp3?blob_id=25521589&download=true

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