HeyHannah Replay

Show Notes:

In this heartfelt and deeply honest episode of the HeyHannah Podcast, Dr. Mya sits down with Ashley Donegan—a mom, entrepreneur, and children's book author, who shares her powerful journey through trauma, loss, healing, and ultimately, purpose.

Ashley opens up about some of the most pivotal moments in her life, including a near-death car accident, miscarriage, and a season of deep questioning and spiritual awakening. Through it all, she reveals how those experiences, though painful, became the foundation for her healing and growth.

Together, Dr. Mya and Ashley explore:

• What it looks like to move from “Why me?” to “What now?”
• How grief and trauma can awaken deeper purpose
• The role of motherhood in healing and transformation
• Overcoming fear, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome
• Using creativity as a tool for inner child healing
• Why community and support are essential during hard seasons

Ashley also shares how her daughter inspired her to step outside her comfort zone and begin writing children’s books—turning moments of connection and creativity into something meaningful for other families.

This conversation is especially for:

• Moms navigating healing and unexpected life changes
• Women searching for purpose after loss or trauma
• Anyone feeling called to something new but unsure where to start

💡 Key Takeaway:
You don’t have to have it all figured out. Healing is not linear, and sometimes the very things that break you open are the same things that lead you to your purpose.

Ashley Donegan
🌐 Website: onemommashart.com
📚 Books: Adventures of Snugs, Pirate Chickens Under Attack

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Episode Title:

The Simple Habit That Boosts Your Leadership and Builds Unshakable Confidence

What if the key to stronger leadership and unshakable confidence isn’t doing more—but showing up more authentically?

In this episode of the HeyHannah Podcast, Dr. Mya sits down with branding strategist and founder of Brand Studio Creative, Katie Holmes, for a powerful conversation on authenticity, empathy, and the emotional work behind being truly seen.

Together, they explore how to lead with intention in a noisy, over-saturated world—and why the simplest habits can make the biggest impact on your confidence, relationships, and purpose.

This conversation goes beyond branding. It’s about identity, grief, growth, and the courage it takes to show up as your full self.

• Why authenticity is the foundation of confident leadership
• The simple habit that strengthens relationships and builds connection
• How to navigate imposter syndrome and comparison in the digital age
• What empathetic leadership looks like in real life
• How to share your story without oversharing or feeling performative
• Why slow, steady growth is still powerful growth
• How grief and hard seasons can shape your purpose

• Connection over comparison: Real relationships matter more than curated online moments
• Authenticity builds confidence: The more you show up as yourself, the more secure you become
• Small steps matter: Growth doesn’t have to be fast to be meaningful
• Empathy is a leadership advantage: People thrive when they feel seen and supported
• You don’t have to become someone else to lead well

• Katie on reaching out to people when they cross your mind
• The truth about “bed rot” and disconnection in the digital age
• A powerful reflection on grief and continuing forward
• Why imperfect, human-created work stands out more than AI perfection

Katie Holmes is a branding strategist and founder of Brand Studio Creative. She specializes in helping purpose-driven businesses build brands rooted in clarity, empathy, and authenticity. Katie is also an executive contributor to Brains Magazine and Authority Magazine.

• Website: brandstudiocreative.com
• Instagram: @brandstudiocreative

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