Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Holly Cotton.

A wellness expert, registered nurse, bestselling author, breast cancer survivor, and life coach. Holly shares her journey from nursing to entrepreneurship, her battle with breast cancer, and her mission to empower others through holistic wellness and mental health advocacy. The conversation is rich with personal insights, practical advice, and motivational takeaways.

🧭 Key Points 👩‍⚕️ Nursing & Career Evolution

• Holly holds a master’s degree in nursing and has worked in various roles including management and teaching.
• She emphasizes that nursing is more than bedside care—there are many non-clinical paths like education, management, and sales.

💡 Holistic Lifestyle Philosophy

• Holly defines a holistic lifestyle as the balance of mental, physical, spiritual, and financial health.
• She believes financial health is often overlooked but is essential to overall well-being.

🧠 Mental Health Advocacy

• Social media has helped destigmatize mental health, especially in the Black community.
• Holly encourages open dialogue and early identification of mental health issues, especially among youth.

🎗️ Breast Cancer Journey

• Diagnosed in 2012, Holly turned her pain into purpose by becoming a breast cancer advocate.
• Her book, Strong More Than Muscles, shares her story and continues to inspire readers globally.

📚 Books & Youth Empowerment

• Holly created the “Your Mind, Your Magic” book series to support adolescent mental health.
• The series includes four books (also in Spanish) tailored for:
  • Girls and boys
  • Young men
  • Special needs children
  • Children with chronic illnesses

💬 Purpose & Empowerment

• Holly’s mission is to inspire women to live fully, embrace their power, and stop settling.
• She believes that authentic living aligns with purpose, and that impact is more valuable than income.

💬 Notable Quotes

“I will not allow age to be an excuse.”

“Nursing found me. It’s what I did, not who I am.”

“Holistic health is about mind, body, spirit—and finances.”

“Pain will push you to your purpose.”

“When you live your life authentically, everything aligns.”

“We need to focus on making kids mentally strong—not just physically strong.”

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