The Holly Penney Show

What if the hardest decision you make is actually the one that brings you back into alignment?

In this solo episode, Holly shares the deeply personal story behind a lifelong dream of owning a beach house, the business investment she believed would get her there, and the unexpected lesson that changed everything. Through the lens of the sunk cost fallacy, she explores why letting go isn't giving up, it's choosing a future that aligns with your values, your purpose, and the life you're truly trying to build.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• How a childhood dream and a major business investment led to one of Holly's biggest life lessons.
• The sunk cost fallacy and why we often stay committed to things that no longer serve us.
• How to recognize when it's time to let go and realign with your values, purpose, and long-term vision.
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More from Holly: 

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holly_penney/

Unlocking Wealth, Author: Holly Penney 

A guided journal to an abundant money mindset. 

https://amzn.to/4bowK0B

In this episode, Holly sits down with nervous system and subconscious healing practitioner Zorana Michalsky to explore how living in survival mode quietly shapes our relationships, health, business, confidence, and ability to receive more from life.

Drawing from her own journey through anxiety, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia, Zorana shares how healing her nervous system transformed not only her health but the way she experienced the world. Together, Holly and Zorana unpack why so many ambitious women struggle to slow down, why mindset work sometimes isn't enough, and how creating safety within ourselves can open the door to a bigger, more aligned life.

If you've ever felt stuck despite doing "all the right things," this conversation may help you understand why and where to begin.

Connect with Zorana: 

wizdomliving.com

Fb: Zorana Michalsky 

Connect with the host, Holly Penney:

www.novaridge.ca 

www.hollypenney.ca

https://www.instagram.com/holly_penney/

Unlocking Wealth: https://amzn.to/3SxcWRX

The Hidden Cost of Living in Your Masculine Energy with Nathalie Jackson 

What happens when success no longer feels fulfilling?

In this episode of The Holly Penney Show, Holly sits down with mystic, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Canada's first Firewalking School, Nathalie Jackson, for a powerful conversation about balancing masculine and feminine energy in business and life.

Nathalie shares her journey from electrical engineer in a male-dominated industry to becoming a guide for women seeking deeper alignment, fulfillment, and self-discovery. Together, they explore what happens when women spend years operating solely from achievement, productivity, and logic while neglecting intuition, creativity, emotion, and connection.

They also discuss the four bodies of the human experience, the impact of burnout, why suppressed emotions drain our energy, and what true feminine power looks like in today's world.

If you've ever felt successful on the outside but disconnected on the inside, this conversation is for you.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• Nathalie's journey from engineer to mystic, and what she learned about balancing masculine and feminine energy in life and business.
• Why so many high-achieving women feel disconnected despite their success, and the hidden costs of burnout and emotional suppression.
• The four bodies of the human experience, authentic feminine power, and how embracing your whole self can lead to greater fulfillment and alignment.

Connect with Nathalie Jackson:

www.nathaliejackson.com

Blueprint for a More Empowered You https://www.nathaliejackson.com/ebookempoweredyou 

https://www.facebook.com/nathalie.jackson.77

https://www.instagram.com/womanunveiled

https://www.youtube.com/@nathaliejackson7187

https://www.instagram.com/soulfiresacademy 

Connect with Holly Penney:

www.hollypenney.ca

Becoming the Future Version of Yourself with Shelby Eloria

In this returning guest episode of The Holly Penney Show, Holly sits down with speaker, personal identity guide, and image consultant Shelby Eloria for a deeper conversation around identity, confidence, leadership, and the connection between how we feel and how we show up.

Shelby shares how style is about so much more than clothes, it’s about alignment. Together, Holly and Shelby unpack the stories women carry about staying small, how life transitions impact identity, and why leading your life starts with the choices you make every single day. This episode is packed with grounded wisdom and practical tools to help you show up more fully in your life and business.

In this episode, we talk about: 

• How identity and image shape the way we lead our lives 
• Releasing old stories and stepping into future versions of ourselves 
• How style can support leadership, alignment, and self-trust 
• Practical ways to reconnect with confidence and authenticity 

If this episode reminded you that you’re allowed to take up space, feel confident, and evolve into the next version of yourself,  share it with a friend who needs to hear it too.

And remember: you don’t need permission to lead your life boldly. You only need the decision to start.

Connect with Shelby Eloria:
www.shelbyeloria.com 

https://www.instagram.com/shelbyeloria/

Shop Your Closet: https://www.allsetstyle.com/3-steps-to-shop-your-closet 

Connect with Holly Penney:
www.NovaRidge.ca 

www.HollyPenney.ca 

https://www.instagram.com/holly_penney/

In this episode, Holly sits down with transformational coach Stacey Berger to unpack a quiet truth many high-achieving women experience, and rarely say out loud:

You’ve built the business. You’ve checked the boxes. You’ve done everything “right.”  And yet… something still feels off.

Stacey shares her personal journey from corporate success to deep misalignment and the moment she realized that external success alone will never create true fulfillment.

This conversation goes beyond surface-level mindset talk. It dives into the real reason women feel stuck, the hidden beliefs that keep them there, and what it actually takes to move into alignment, purpose, and sustainable success.

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “Is this it?” this episode will challenge the way you see success, growth, and what’s next.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• Why external success still leaves high-achieving women feeling unfulfilled
• How to recognize the difference between burnout and being out of alignment
• The first step to reconnecting with your purpose and expanding into your next level 

Resources Mentioned: 

Passion to Purpose LIVE: https://www.staceyberger.ca/passion-to-purpose-live

Start with Why, Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/48wsGK3

The Gap and The Gain, Dan Sullivan: https://amzn.to/4c4WmjJ

The Holly Penney Show, Authentic Leadership & Feminine Strength with Theresa Stanley: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2284910/episodes/18226615

Connect with Stacey Berger: 

staceyberger.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everexpanding

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyaberger/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StaceyABerger

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-berger/

Show Sponsors:

Unlocking Wealth Journal: https://amzn.to/48MQZ7o

Nova Ridge Bookkeeping: www.novaridge.ca

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In this episode of The Holly Penney Show, Holly sits down with operations expert Aveline Elfar, founder and CEO of AE&Co, to unpack how wellness entrepreneurs can scale smarter using tech, systems, and automation.

From saving 10+ hours a week to building a business that doesn’t rely on constant firefighting, this conversation dives into why automation isn’t optional anymore and how the right systems can actually create a more personal, high-touch client experience.

If your business is growing but feels heavier instead of easier, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why automation is a no-brainer for scaling in 2026 and beyond
• How automating your client journey can improve the client experience
• What founders should stop doing themselves immediately
  
  

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Connect with Aveline Elfar:

www.avelineelfar.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aveline-elfar-479aa767/ 

https://www.instagram.com/avelineelfar.co/ 

https://www.facebook.com/AvelineElfar.Co

Resources: 

Buy Back Your Time, Dan Martell: https://amzn.to/3Mu3R9M

Connect with Holly Penney:

• Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/holly_penney/ 
• The RISE Retreat: A 3-day immersive business retreat for women ready to step into six figures and beyond with clarity and confidence. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1972076183953?aff=oddtdtcreator

In this solo episode, Holly shares a behind-the-scenes reflection after hosting her highest-energy Bold Brunch to date. 

She opens up about what it really takes to show up in rooms, especially as an introvert, and why intentional networking matters far more than talking to everyone or doing “all the things.”

This episode is an invitation to slow down, be selective, and build relationships that actually feel good, both personally and professionally.

Holly walks you through:

• Why networking doesn’t need to be exhausting to be effective
• The simple intention-setting practice she uses at every event
• How to nurture real connections without it feeling forced or transactional
  
  
  

If you’ve ever left a networking event feeling drained, overwhelmed, or questioning whether you “did enough,” this episode will shift how you think about connection and how you show up moving forward.

Mentioned in this episode: 

Nova Ridge Bookkeeping: www.novaridge.ca 

Unlocking Wealth: https://amzn.to/3Ly7Y4n

The Bold Brunch:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-bold-brunch-profit-with-purpose-tickets-1762690417489?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

The Rise Retreat:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-rise-retreat-tickets-1972076183953?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

In this solo episode of The Holly Penney Show, Holly dives into a conversation every business owner needs, but most avoid.

Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience as a professional bookkeeper, Holly breaks down the most commonly missed business deductions and explains why leaving money on the table is rarely about math, it’s about leadership.

She shares her personal annual realignment practice, the five key expense categories where money often leaks, and why staying in constant execution mode prevents financial clarity.

This episode is a grounded reminder that strong businesses aren’t built by doing more, they're built by creating space to review, reflect, and make better decisions.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why a new year doesn’t automatically fix old financial patterns
• The 5 most commonly missed business deductions
• How operating without space leads to financial blind spots
• How to create simple financial rituals that build confidence and clarity

Resources & Mentions

Nova Ridge Bookkeeping: www.novaridge.ca 

Unlocking Wealth: https://amzn.to/3Ly7Y4n

The Rise Retreat: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1712568040109?aff=oddtdtcreator

In this episode of The Holly Penney Show, Holly sits down with Subconscious Healing Expert and Money Hypnosis Mentor Sarah Currle for a powerful conversation about success, money, and subconscious rewiring.

Sarah shares her journey from juggling three jobs and living in survival mode to creating true time freedom and financial overflow. Together, they explore how the subconscious mind influences 95% of our decisions, why so many high-achieving women feel stuck despite doing “all the right things,” and how subconscious beliefs quietly shape our relationship with money, visibility, and success.

The conversation dives into the science behind manifestation, the role of homeostasis and self-sabotage, and why feminine energy is less about doing nothing and more about learning how to receive. Sarah also offers practical tools listeners can use today to begin expanding their receiving capacity without burnout.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

• How your subconscious beliefs are shaping your success, income, and decision-making
• Why hustling harder often creates burnout and what aligned action actually looks like
• How to expand your capacity to receive more money, opportunities, and ease without forcing results

Connect with Sarah Currle: 

www.sarahcurrle.com

Instagram: iamsarahcurrle

Facebook: www.facebook.com/sarah.currle

30 Days to Money Magic: https://sarah-currle.mykajabi.com/30-days-to-money-manifesting-opt-in

Show Sponsors:

Unlocking Wealth Journal: https://amzn.to/48MQZ7o

Nova Ridge Bookkeeping: www.novaridge.ca

Please consider the growth of this podcast by sharing it with a friend or leaving a review!! 

In this solo episode, Holly sets the tone for 2026 with a direct conversation about comfort zones, stagnation, and what real growth actually requires. This is not about dreaming bigger,  it’s about executing with intention, consistency, and alignment.

In This Episode:

• Why staying comfortable leads to stagnation; personally and professionally
• What 2026 represents: execution over planning, consistency over intensity
• How setting fewer, aligned goals creates deeper impact and sustainable expansion
  
  
  

2026 is the year of ownership, embodiment, and results. Holly shares her own bold goals as an invitation for listeners to stretch their capacity and raise their baseline.

Work with Holly in 2026:

• Tune in Weekly to this podcast! https://hollypenney.ca/podcast/
• The RISE Retreat: A 3-day immersive business retreat for women ready to step into six figures and beyond with clarity and confidence. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1972076183953?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Financial Reset Intensive: Hands-on support for female entrepreneurs who want financial clarity without overwhelm. https://novaridge.ca/our-services/