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. The Skill You Didn’t Know Was Your Superpower: Toby Myles & Sara Torpey on Bridging Gaps and Building What’s Next

    2D AGO

    The Skill You Didn’t Know Was Your Superpower: Toby Myles & Sara Torpey on Bridging Gaps and Building What’s Next

    Check Out These Highlights: If you’ve ever felt like your career path has taken unexpected turns, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Sara Torpey’s story is one of evolution, from classroom teacher to instructional coach, to working in the corporate world with a major digital education company, and eventually building her own business. In this conversation, Sara shares what it was like to leave the structure of teaching for a completely different world, including the steep learning curve of working remotely long before it was the norm. She opens up about becoming the “translator in the middle”, bridging the gap between educators, sales teams, and developers, and how that skill became a defining strength in her career. We also dive into how her business began organically, with people asking for her guidance until it became clear she was already doing the work of a coach. Today, through her Uncomplicating Business Lab and her refreshing approach to sales, “Selling for Weirdos”, Sara helps entrepreneurs simplify their businesses, embrace what makes them different, and sell in a way that actually feels good. This episode is a powerful reminder that your skills are transferable, your path doesn’t have to be linear, and sometimes you’re the last one to recognize your own brilliance. About Sara Torpey: Sara Torpey is a former educator turned consultant and coach who helps entrepreneurs simplify their businesses and sell in ways that feel authentic. Through her Uncomplicating Business Lab and “Selling for Weirdos” philosophy, she supports people in building businesses that actually fit them. Connect with Sara: 🌐 Website: www.torpeycoaching.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saratorpey/ 💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saractorpey/ 🎙 Podcast: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/podcast 🎁 Free Resource: https://torpeycoaching.kit.com/freemasterclass 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.

    53 min
  2. Flipping the Mic: The One Where I'm in the Hot Seat

    MAY 5

    Flipping the Mic: The One Where I'm in the Hot Seat

    Check Out These Highlights: If you’ve ever struggled to talk about what you do, or felt like your message isn’t landing, this episode will shift the way you think about storytelling. Toby Myles shares how she built her work around helping entrepreneurs find the beauty in their lived experiences and turn those stories into meaningful connections. In this conversation, Toby walks through the role storytelling plays in building trust, why your story is more powerful than you think, and how many business owners overlook the very things that make them relatable. We also dive into the difference between simply sharing content and telling stories that resonate, and how that impacts your ability to speak and sell with confidence. Toby also introduces her approach to story work, including her Core Storyhub Framework inside the Her Story Authority mentorship, and how it helps clients bring their voices to life in a way that feels natural and aligned. This episode is a reminder that your story isn’t just part of your brand; it is the bridge that connects you to the people you’re meant to serve. About Toby Myles: Toby Myles is a storytelling coach and strategic copywriter who helps entrepreneurs find the beauty in their stories and use them to build connection and trust in their marketing. Through her workshops, private coaching, and Core Storyhub Framework inside the Her Story Authority mentorship, she helps clients speak and sell with confidence. Stalk Me Online! 🌐 Website: https://tobymyles.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-myles/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobymyles.storycoach/ 🎙 Podcast: https://tobymyles.com/podcast/ 🎁 Free Resource: https://chipper-creator-2128.kit.com/56150443a6 📖 Her Story Authority: https://tobymyles.thrivecart.com/her-story-authority/ 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.

    52 min
  3. Rewriting Your Next Chapter: Toby Myles & Chrissy Liu on Letting Go of Old Identities and Starting Again

    APR 27

    Rewriting Your Next Chapter: Toby Myles & Chrissy Liu on Letting Go of Old Identities and Starting Again

    Check Out These Highlights: Chrissy Liu’s path is anything but traditional, and that’s exactly what makes her story so powerful. From working as a lawyer to transitioning into healthcare administration, then building a career in jewelry design, and now stepping into authorship, Chrissy opens up about what it really looks like to evolve across multiple chapters of life. In this episode, she shares the internal struggles that come with outgrowing identities that once felt “safe,” and the courage it takes to walk away from paths that no longer align. She talks about navigating uncertainty, trusting your intuition even when it doesn’t make logical sense, and permitting yourself to start over, more than once. If you’ve ever felt pulled in a new direction but questioned whether you’re “allowed” to change, this conversation will remind you that reinvention isn’t failure, it’s growth. About Chrissy Liu: Chrissy Liu is a former lawyer, healthcare administrator, and jewelry designer turned debut author, whose work explores identity, reinvention, and the courage to embrace new chapters. Connect with Chrissy: 🌐 Website: https://chrissyliu.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrissycliu 💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrissy.cianflone 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
  4. Purpose in the Pivot: Toby Myles & Laura Tadd on Trusting Your Intuition to Redesign Your Life

    APR 21

    Purpose in the Pivot: Toby Myles & Laura Tadd on Trusting Your Intuition to Redesign Your Life

    Check Out These Highlights: If you’ve ever felt like you’re checking all the “right” boxes, but still feel unfulfilled, this episode will resonate deeply. Laura Tadd shares how she moved from a structured corporate path into a more intuitive, purpose-driven life and business rooted in astrology and personal alignment. In this conversation, Laura opens up about learning to trust her inner voice, navigating uncertainty during major life pivots, and how astrology became a powerful tool for understanding timing, energy, and decision-making. She also breaks down how women can reconnect with their intuition, step out of societal expectations, and create a life that actually feels aligned. This episode is a powerful reminder that your path doesn’t have to look conventional to be meaningful, and that clarity often comes when you start listening inward instead of outward. About Laura Tadd: Laura Tadd is an intuitive astrologer and coach who helps women use astrology as a tool for self-discovery, alignment, and intentional living. Through her work, she empowers clients to trust themselves, understand their timing, and design lives rooted in purpose. Connect with Laura: 🌐 Website: https://mythicsky.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauratadd/ 💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MythicSkyAstrology 🎙 Podcast: https://mythicsky.com/mythic_sky_-story_time/ 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.

    1 hr
  5. From Tech to Poetry: Toby Myles & Neelam Patel on Finding Home in the Messy Middle

    APR 14

    From Tech to Poetry: Toby Myles & Neelam Patel on Finding Home in the Messy Middle

    Check Out These Highlights: 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/ 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.

    49 min
  6. Trusting Yourself Again: Toby Myles & Kate Ferrian on Breaking Generational Patterns and Rebuilding Self-Trust

    APR 6

    Trusting Yourself Again: Toby Myles & Kate Ferrian on Breaking Generational Patterns and Rebuilding Self-Trust

    Check Out These Highlights: 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 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.

    40 min
  7. Reinventing What’s Next: Toby Myles & Courtney Burton on Choosing Purpose Over Comfort

    MAR 31

    Reinventing What’s Next: Toby Myles & Courtney Burton on Choosing Purpose Over Comfort

    Check Out These Highlights: 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 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.

    45 min
  8. Scaling with Soul: Toby Myles & Tracy Matthews on Building a Profitable Jewelry Brand Without Burning Out

    MAR 24

    Scaling with Soul: Toby Myles & Tracy Matthews on Building a Profitable Jewelry Brand Without Burning Out

    Check Out These Highlights: 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 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.

    45 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
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Her Origin Story
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    Her Origin Story