Her Origin Story

Toby Myles
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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 conversation with a female founder, creator, or changemaker about what sparked their journey. These aren’t highlight-reel success stories, they’re intimate looks at the first steps, the turning points, and the hard-earned lessons that shaped each woman’s path. Whether you're building a business, thinking about starting something new, or simply love a story that goes beyond the surface, this show is here to remind you: every powerful brand starts with a powerful origin story. Unpolished. Unfiltered. Unforgettable.

  1. From Newsroom to Clean Living: Sarah Clark on Healthier Homes and Everyday Choices

    5D AGO

    From Newsroom to Clean Living: Sarah Clark on Healthier Homes and Everyday Choices

    Check Out These Highlights: 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/ Stalk Me Online! 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 © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

    47 min
  2. Finding Your True Voice: Toby Myles & Brienne Hennessy on Empowerment Through Alignment

    MAR 3

    Finding Your True Voice: Toby Myles & Brienne Hennessy on Empowerment Through Alignment

    Check Out These Highlights: 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 Stalk Me Online! 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 © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

    41 min
  3. Own Your Awesome™: Toby Myles & Miranda VonFricken on Building Bold Personal Brands with Faith and Authenticity

    FEB 24

    Own Your Awesome™: Toby Myles & Miranda VonFricken on Building Bold Personal Brands with Faith and Authenticity

    Check Out These Highlights: 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/ Stalk Me Online! 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 © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

    1h 6m
  4. Turning Clarity into Visibility with Toby Myles and Funke Jaiyeola

    FEB 17

    Turning Clarity into Visibility with Toby Myles and Funke Jaiyeola

    Check Out These Highlights: 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 Stalk Me Online! 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 © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

    37 min

  5. FEB 10

    Reclaiming Power from Within: Toby Myles & Elle Nagy on Releasing the High Achiever Archetype

    Check Out These Highlights: 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 Stalk Me Online! 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 © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

    55 min

  6. FEB 3

    Building Community That Lasts: Toby Myles & Kelly Vrchota on Creating Memberships That Truly Make an Impact

    Check Out These Highlights: Kelly Vrchota’s journey into membership strategy began long before she realized it—rooted in her years as a teacher, her deep belief in community, and the unexpected loss of her best friend and first client. Helping that friend build a membership for adoptive and foster families showed Kelly what was possible when people gather around a shared mission. After her friend’s passing, the community continued to thrive, revealing the lasting impact of thoughtful, heart‑centered membership design. As Kelly navigated grief and asked herself what kind of work truly filled her cup, she realized her sweet spot was helping entrepreneurs create aligned, sustainable memberships that feel good for everyone involved. In this conversation, she shares why community matters now more than ever, how to build spaces where people feel they belong, and why simplicity, not hustle, is the key to long‑term success. If you’ve ever wondered how to build a membership that’s both meaningful and manageable, Kelly’s story offers a grounded, refreshing perspective on creating something that lasts. About Kelly Vrchota: Kelly Vrchota is a membership and community strategist who helps entrepreneurs build recurring‑revenue offers rooted in connection, sustainability, and impact. With a background in teaching and years of hands‑on experience supporting mission‑driven founders, she brings a calm, thoughtful approach to designing communities that truly serve. Connect with Kelly: 🌐 Website: https://www.kellyvrchota.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyvrchota/ 🎁 Free Resource: https://www.kellyvrchota.com/rightfit.html Stalk Me Online! 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 © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

    41 min
  7. Finding Your Voice Beyond Burnout: Toby Myles & Krista Mollion on Choosing Courage Over Comfort

    JAN 27

    Finding Your Voice Beyond Burnout: Toby Myles & Krista Mollion on Choosing Courage Over Comfort

    Check Out These Highlights: Krista Mollion’s journey takes her from an ambitious corporate climber to building an eight‑figure agency, only to realize she had lost herself in the process. The breaking point came with burnout and panic attacks that forced her to reevaluate everything. Twice she chose to leave comfort behind, decisions that proved to be the bravest of her career, especially after the grief of losing her father deepened her commitment to living without regrets. Today, her pivot into fractional CMO work reflects a new chapter where authenticity, values, and courage stand out as the ultimate differentiators in an AI‑driven marketing landscape. If you’ve ever felt trapped by success or afraid to make a bold pivot, Krista’s story is proof that choosing courage over comfort can lead to a more aligned, fulfilling life and business. About Krista Mollion: Krista Mollion is a fractional CMO and founder of Unignorable Brands. She helps B2B founders grow visibility and attract dream clients by blending standout strategy with authentic storytelling and smart use of AI. Connect with Krista: 🌐 Website: https://unignorablebrands.kit.com/be-unignorable 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristamollion 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristamollion 🎁 Free Resource: https://unignorablebrands.kit.com/ceo-guide Stalk Me Online! 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 © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

    44 min
  8. From Wellness to Workflow: Toby Myles & Lisa Klein on Building Systems That Support the Life You Want

    JAN 20

    From Wellness to Workflow: Toby Myles & Lisa Klein on Building Systems That Support the Life You Want

    Check Out These Highlights: If you’ve ever felt like your business is running you instead of the other way around, this conversation will hit home. Lisa Klein started her journey after her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis inspired her to prioritize her own health; what began as a fitness challenge became a lifelong mission to help other women build healthier, more intentional lives. In this episode, Lisa shares how her early work in wellness evolved into her role as a business coach and process strategist. We talk about what it really means to build systems that align with your values, how to stop saying yes to everything, and why your success depends on your ability to care for yourself as much as your business. About Lisa Klein: Lisa Klein is a business coach and process strategist who helps women simplify how they work so their businesses support, not compete with, their lifestyle. With roots in health and wellness, she now blends mindset, structure, and strategy to help entrepreneurs create systems that feel good and actually work. Connect with Lisa: 🌐 Website: https://www.lisakleinco.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisakleinco/ 🎁 Free Resource: https://lisakleinco.myflodesk.com/coldtoconnected Stalk Me Online! 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 © 2025 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.

    38 min
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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 conversation with a female founder, creator, or changemaker about what sparked their journey. These aren’t highlight-reel success stories, they’re intimate looks at the first steps, the turning points, and the hard-earned lessons that shaped each woman’s path. Whether you're building a business, thinking about starting something new, or simply love a story that goes beyond the surface, this show is here to remind you: every powerful brand starts with a powerful origin story. Unpolished. Unfiltered. Unforgettable.

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  • Creator
    Toby Myles
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Her Origin Story
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    Her Origin Story