Her Origin Story
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 powerf...
From Nursing to Teaching: Toby Myles & Diane Woodford on Reinventing Yourself at Every Stage
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What if your next chapter could be your most powerful yet? In this episode, Diane Woodford shares how she rewired—not retired—after a fulfilling career in healthcare and education. With vibrant energy and deep wisdom, she unpacks the origin story of her voice, her shift from nursing to teaching, and how everything in life prepares us for what comes next.
We talk about what it means to live in service without burning out, why honoring your inner voice matters, and how her newest book, Aftercare: Finding Peace Beyond Trauma, was born...
The Power of the Breaking Point: Toby Myles & Michelle Knox on How Burnout Sparked a Bold Business Shift
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When Michelle Knox became a mom to twin girls, she knew something had to change. After too many late nights, missed milestones, and 48 hours without seeing her daughters awake, she hit a breaking point at work and walked away from her agency job for good.
In this episode, Michelle shares the powerful story of how motherhood helped her redefine success, what it was like starting Lone Red & Co. in the early days of online business, and how she eventually pivoted from design work into strategic marketing consulting. If you've ever wondered how...
Reclaiming Your Power & Purpose: Toby Myles & Jennifer Zenz-Olson on Turning Life’s Messy Moments into Purpose
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What do you do when you wake up one day and realize the business you built no longer feels like yours? That’s what happened to Jennifer Zenz-Olson, a former therapist turned coach and speaker, who experienced a full-body no at the height of her “success.”
In this episode, Jennifer shares the raw truth of what it’s like to lose your joy, the shame that comes with admitting you’re no longer happy, and the soul-searching that helped her rediscover her mission. We also talk about trauma, reinvention, and the power of storyte...
Reviving Burned-Out Entrepreneurs: Toby Myles & Camille Diaz on Calm, Clarity & Saying Yes
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If you’ve ever felt like your business is running you—and not the other way around—this episode is a must-listen. Camille Diaz is on a mission to revive what she calls “zombiepreneurs”—overworked business owners who’ve lost the spark and are drowning in chaos.
In this episode, Camille shares her unexpected path from zoo education to ballroom dance studio owner to financial strategist and optimization coach. We dive into how she rebuilt after failure, why she believes in building businesses around real needs (not just clever ideas), and how prioritizing...
Building a Life-First Business: Toby Myles & Kristi Mitchell on Uncomplicating Marketing and Career Pivots
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What happens when the life you thought you wanted no longer fits the person you’re becoming? For Kristi Mitchell, motherhood cracked open a deeper truth—and set her on a path to build a business that honored her life, her family, and her strengths.
In this episode, Kristi shares the raw and honest moments behind her transition from a corporate career to marketing strategist for service-based businesses. We talk about why motherhood changed everything, how to overcome the fear of starting your own thing, and why marketing doesn’t have to be...
Redefining Success: Toby Myles & Allison Ditmer on Leaving Corporate to Build Life on Her Terms
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What happens when you realize the life you've worked so hard to build no longer fits the one you want most? For Allison Ditmer, that moment came during the pandemic, when working from home made her realize she wanted something different. More flexibility. More intention. More time with her kids.
In this episode, Allison shares her transition from a corporate digital marketing career to becoming a sought-after LinkedIn content strategist for women founders and CEOs. We talk about the fears and realities of going out on your own, the power of...
