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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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.
Megan Porta shares her journey from a “soul-sucking” corporate job to becoming the founder of Eat Blog Talk, a thriving podcast and community for food bloggers. Plus, how one emotional moment after maternity leave led to a decade of entrepreneurship, family adventure, and freedom.
Kimberly Roy shares her powerful journey from corporate banking and personal loss to becoming a visibility and lead generation strategist. In this episode, she opens up about how grief became the catalyst for her healing, self-discovery, and her mission to help women confidently share their stories and grow their businesses through authentic visibility.
Lindsey Laughlin shares her journey from frustrated high school chemistry student to Vice President of Gravity Group, where she helps businesses connect with clarity and purpose. In this episode, we dive into storytelling, leadership, and why being human is the key to building stronger brands.
Simone Pero shares her journey from policymaker in Washington, D.C., to Emmy-nominated film producer, plus how she helps artists harness storytelling to drive cultural impact.
Julia Healey shares her journey from remedial math student to CEO of United Charitable and how one eighth-grade teacher helped her see what she was truly capable of. We also talk about building purpose-driven systems, supporting social entrepreneurs, and what it really means to leave a legacy.
Lisa Michelle Zega shares her origin story from pastor’s wife to grief guide. Plus, how divorce, estrangement, and the sudden death of her fiancé became catalysts for healing, purpose, and profound self-reconnection.
Ashley Cox shares her origin story from being silenced under toxic leadership to empowering others to lead with compassion and clarity. In this episode, we explore why effective leadership starts with communication, courage, and showing up fully as yourself.
Dayna Del Val shares her origin story from working actor to creative entrepreneur and community catalyst, plus how journaling, intuition, and letting go of old identities helped her step into her most authentic chapter yet.
Heather Campbell shares her real journey from scrappy kid in a chaotic household to corporate branding exec, to creative entrepreneur with a message that matters. Plus, how surviving brain surgery led her to slow down, speak up, and build a business that finally feels like her.
Sarah Masci shares her origin story from grieving new mom and burnt-out corporate employee to design entrepreneur and creator of a business model that changed everything. In this episode, we talk about simplifying your work, protecting your time, and saying yes to the messy middle.
Morgan Adams shares her journey from breast cancer survivor to holistic sleep coach—plus how a personal health scare and pandemic-era insomnia helped her discover a purpose-driven business rooted in rest, resilience, and helping women heal.
Sue Harper shares her origin story from print shop employee to founder of a boutique branding agency plus how saying yes to a side hustle (before she had it all figured out) led to two decades of creative entrepreneurship.
Ann Ranson shares her origin story from 30 years in radio to purpose-driven strategist and coach, plus how leaving a successful career without a plan led her to a deeper, more soul-aligned version of success.
Kris Ward shares her journey from exhausted entrepreneur to founder of Win the Hour, Win the Day, plus how a personal tragedy revealed the power of building a business that runs without you.
Christine Passo shares her journey from corporate sales to coaching, creativity, and mental health advocacy. In this episode, she opens up about rediscovering her creative core, navigating depression, and why redefining success sometimes means pivoting with courage.
Denise Morrison shares her origin story from overworked physical therapist to integrative health coach—plus how her journey with emotional eating led to deep healing, purpose, and a new way of helping others feel at home in their bodies.
Barb Mason shares her journey from 30+ years in HR to jewelry designer to certified coach—and how embracing reinvention (not retirement) can lead to the most fulfilling chapter yet.
Vicki O’Neill shares her journey from corporate marketing to running her own agency and launching The YES Effect movement, plus how introverts can show up confidently on camera and in business by taking imperfect action.
Britt Chemla Jones shares her journey from personal loss to energy healer, plus how Reiki, meditation, and chakra work became the foundation for her own healing and the way she now helps others reconnect with their mind, body, and spirit.
Caroline Pennington shares her journey from executive recruiter to LinkedIn marketing expert, plus how launching a wine product and following her instincts led to a powerful personal brand and a business built on bold moves.
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.
