You were not meant to do life alone.

If you’ve been feeling lonely, burned out, or like you’re floating on your own little boat in the middle of the ocean… this episode is for you. 🌊💛

In this episode of Taking Flight with Megan Holly, we dive into how to find your people, build a support system, and create a community that actually FEELS good—not surface-level, but soul-level.

Megan shares real-life stories about navigating hard seasons, medical anxiety with her dog, and shifting from autopilot into intentional, honest connection with friends, family, clients, and online community. You’ll learn how to attract the right people, deepen the relationships you already have, and stop dimming your energy just to fit in.

Whether you already have a core group or you feel like you’re on that lonely boat right now, this conversation will help you create connection, not just crave it.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why you weren’t meant to do life alone
• How community and connection actually create more confidence
• What it means to be truly witnessed by others in everyday life
• The difference between living on autopilot vs living intentionally with your people
• How honest communication can strengthen your relationships (even in hard seasons)
• Letting yourself be fully you—quirks, big feelings, and all—and letting the right people stay
• Why your “weird” or tender parts are actually magnets for your true tribe
• How your friends, partner, or community can help prevent burnout
• The “initiation rule”: being the one who reaches out instead of waiting
• Practical ideas for finding new friends and community as an adult

Reflection questions:

• Am I attracting or deflecting deeper connection in my daily life?
• Where have I gone on autopilot in my friendships, relationship, or community?
• Who already feels like a safe person… and how can I go one layer deeper with them?
• Where could I be the initiator—the one who sends the text, starts the convo, or invites the hangout?

Try this simple connection challenge:

This week, pick ONE of these:

• Text a friend: “Hey, if you’re up for it, can we chat sometime this week?”
• Compliment a stranger or coworker and see where the conversation goes
• Join a class, event, or local meetup that lights you up
• Tag someone who makes your life brighter and tell them why

Tiny actions build big, beautiful tribes. 💫

If this episode resonated:

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💛 Share one way you’re going to be the initiator this week
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You don’t have to do life alone.
Your people are closer than you think. 🕯️

If this episode resonated:

💛 Comment and tag someone who makes you feel seen
💛 Share one way you’re going to be the initiator this week
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What if the only thing holding you back is a story you didn’t even write?
In this episode of Taking Flight with Megan Holly, we’re talking all things self-limiting beliefs, outdated labels (like “I’m shy” or “I’m too much”), and the quiet ways they shape how we move through the world.

Megan shares how she went from “shy, quiet girl” to a woman who records podcasts, shows up boldly online, and lets her silly, magical self take up space. You’ll learn how to name the story, question whether it’s really true, and start making tiny 10-second actions that rewire your belief system over time.

If you’re craving more confidence, ease, and alignment in your life, business, or relationships, this episode is your permission slip to unsubscribe from the old story and write a new one.

In this episode, we explore:

• What self-limiting beliefs actually are (and where they come from)
• How childhood labels like “shy,” “quiet,” or “too much” still run our adult lives
• Naming your story so you can see it clearly and start to rewrite it
• The “mind gremlin” (aka Regina) and how she twists your thoughts
• Interrupting your fear spiral and building a staircase of tiny brave actions
• Going from autopilot to awareness and why that shift changes everything
• Using 10-second actions to gently push your comfort zone
• How micro choices in your routines, style, and self-care reshape your confidence
• Letting go of what no longer serves you and stepping into your bold, aligned self

Journal / reflection prompts:

• What labels or stories about yourself feel heavy or outdated right now?
• Is this belief actually true today… or just familiar?
• What’s one 10-second action you can take THIS WEEK to challenge that story?
• If you unsubscribed from that old belief, how would you show up differently?

Try one (or more!) of these 10-second actions:

Pause this episode and:

• Send the email you’ve been avoiding
• Make the phone call that scares you a little
• Hit “publish” on the post that feels more “you”
• Book the session, class, or conversation that moves you forward
• Then come back and tell us how it felt. 💬

Come hang out with Megan:

If this episode gave you a little nudge, let me know what self-limiting belief you’re ready to unsubscribe from and what tiny micro choice you’re making this week. Drop it in the comments so we can cheer you on and inspire each other.

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You are allowed to outgrow the version of you that the world once named.
You get to write the next chapter. 💫

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EPISODE #79 Confidence isn’t a personality trait—it’s a muscle. In this solo, I share a repeatable daily routine to build real self-trust: speak kindly to yourself, take one tiny brave action, keep promises to yourself, put joy/movement on the calendar, celebrate micro-wins, and curate your circle with healthy boundaries. Perfect for women entrepreneurs, creatives, and helpers who want momentum without burnout.

Tap Into:
• How to swap negative self-talk for confidence-building language
• Tiny actions that shrink fear and grow self-trust
• A “keep promises” method to rebuild confidence fast
• Why joy + movement = more energy (and productivity)
• A simple way to track wins daily

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EPISODE #77 Art is more than “being creative”—it’s a bridge to community and belonging. In this episode, I share how everyday creativity (yes, even cooking counts!) helps us get off autopilot, see ourselves more clearly, and build deeper relationships. We’ll talk about art as a mirror, simple ways to try creative classes or team activities, and how small, vulnerable moments turn “me” into “we.”

Let's Create Space for:
• How creativity boosts connection, confidence, and wellbeing
• Practical ideas to find (or start) a local creative community
• Using art as a “mirror” to check mindset, patience, and joy
• Easy, low-pressure ways to bring creativity into life & business
• A one-promise challenge to try something new this week

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EPISODE # 76 This week on Taking Flight with Megan Holly, we’re doing something different—a 4-woman roundtable conversation about what it really means to build confidence, take care of yourself, and show up boldly in business and life.

You’ll hear stories of transformation, practical tips on style and self-care, and honest talk about navigating entrepreneurship without losing yourself. From closet edits to community building, from mirror work to mindset shifts, we cover the messy middle, the small actions that build momentum, and the freedom that comes when you finally feel like you.

Whether you’re a mom, a creative, an entrepreneur (or all three), this conversation is packed with reminders that you’re not alone—and that confidence grows one intentional choice at a time.

🔗 Connect with today’s guests: VITTORIA - SHANNON - JODI
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💬 Comment below: Which story resonated with you most? What does community mean to you?

EPISODE #75 Small acts, big impact. Today we explore the ripple effect of kindness—what the research says about serotonin and stress, how to interrupt autopilot with micro-moments of connection, and practical ways to fold kindness into life and business. You’ll leave with simple scripts, everyday ideas that go beyond surface compliments, and a one-step challenge to start your ripple today. If this resonated, follow the show and leave a quick review—it helps more kind, bold humans find us.

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EPISODE # 73 Fear is human—and it can be fuel. In this episode, Megan shares a practical 6-step method to work with fear: name it, break it into micro-moves, reframe it as opportunity, reconnect to your why, use movement to embody courage, and take one tiny action now. Perfect for creatives and entrepreneurs navigating overwhelm, self-doubt, or visibility blocks. You’ll leave with mindset shifts, somatic tips, and a doable next step to build momentum today. If this helped, follow the show and leave a quick review—it helps more bold humans find us.

You'll Tap Into:
• Fast ways to spot fear vs. “bad timing”
• Micro-actions that reduce overwhelm
• Reframes that shift judgment → opportunity
• How movement primes your nervous system for courage
• A one-step “do it now” challenge

👇 Comment: What’s your why and the one small action you’re taking today?
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Ready to experience hair care that actually supports your nervous system? In this episode of Taking Flight with Megan Holly, we’re joined by Vittoria, a destination personal hairstylist who brings the salon experience to you—indoors, outdoors, lakeside, even backyard chic. We play a fun “guess her job” game while unpacking how low-tox products, scalp-first rituals, and meditative moments can lower cortisol (yep, stress!) and help your hair—and confidence—thrive.

We cover:
• Scalp health 101: why tending your scalp (even if you’re hair-minimal) changes everything
• Low-tox + minimalist routines: ingredients that love you back, fewer tools, simpler steps
• Meditative scalp massage & low-cortisol care: how calm bodies grow better hair
• On-location styling: flexible setups (tiny spaces, no sink? no problem) that fit real life
• Safe space energy: “comfortable silence,” presence, and feeling truly seen
• Mirror work & micro-rituals: three-heart daily self-care, permission to exist as you
• Foundations that last: setting you up so everyday hair feels easier—and more you

This isn’t vanity—it’s vitality. If you’ve been craving simpler hair, calmer mornings, and a stylist who sees the whole you (scalp to soul), this convo will land. 🔗 Connect with Vittoria: INSTAGRAM + her WEBSITE

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