191: You Deserve a HAPPY Life

You Deserve a Happy Life Holly is finally back on the mic! After nearly a year away from podcasting, she’s catching listeners up on what’s been happening personally and professionally—from grief and family to leaving jobs, navigating the L&D job market, and figuring out what she actually wants next. This episode is a real-talk reflection on career, identity, and the reminder that your job is only one part of your life. Most importantly, Holly wants you to remember one thing: you deserve a happy life. Holly’s return to podcasting and what kept her away Navigating grief and putting family first Leaving jobs without having the next one lined up What Holly has learned from being back in the L&D job market Why your career shouldn't become your entire identity Figuring out what brings you joy and fulfillment Why you shouldn't wait for the “perfect” time to make a change “You deserve to have a happy life.” Holly challenges you to think beyond your job title and ask yourself: What do you actually want? What brings you joy? And what are you waiting for? Episode Sections 00:00 — Holly is back! 02:19 — Touro Graduate School of Technology spotlight 04:41 — Holly’s career journey since 2024 07:04 — Family, grief, and difficult career decisions 09:27 — The reality of being in the job market 11:55 — Who are you outside of your career? 14:17 — “You’re going to die” and why that hit differently 16:35 — Rejections, L&D, and figuring out what’s next 19:00 — You deserve a happy life 21:18 — What’s coming in Season 7 Touro University Graduate School of Technology Mel Robbins and Gary V Episode EdUp L&D LinkedIn: Follow me on LinkedIn TikTok: @ihollyo Email: [email protected] Want to be featured in Holly’s upcoming “Hire This Person” content? Reach out via LinkedIn or email. Your career matters—but so does your life outside of work. So Holly’s question for you is: What are you waiting for? RSVP to my upcoming LinkedIn Live event