In this episode, Holly sits down with transformational coach Stacey Berger to unpack a quiet truth many high-achieving women experience, and rarely say out loud:

You’ve built the business. You’ve checked the boxes. You’ve done everything “right.” And yet… something still feels off.

Stacey shares her personal journey from corporate success to deep misalignment and the moment she realized that external success alone will never create true fulfillment.

This conversation goes beyond surface-level mindset talk. It dives into the real reason women feel stuck, the hidden beliefs that keep them there, and what it actually takes to move into alignment, purpose, and sustainable success.

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “Is this it?” this episode will challenge the way you see success, growth, and what’s next.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• Why external success still leaves high-achieving women feeling unfulfilled
• How to recognize the difference between burnout and being out of alignment
• The first step to reconnecting with your purpose and expanding into your next level

Resources Mentioned:

Passion to Purpose LIVE: https://www.staceyberger.ca/passion-to-purpose-live

Start with Why, Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/48wsGK3

The Gap and The Gain, Dan Sullivan: https://amzn.to/4c4WmjJ

The Holly Penney Show, Authentic Leadership & Feminine Strength with Theresa Stanley: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2284910/episodes/18226615

Connect with Stacey Berger:

staceyberger.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everexpanding

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyaberger/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StaceyABerger

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-berger/

Show Sponsors:

Unlocking Wealth Journal: https://amzn.to/48MQZ7o

Nova Ridge Bookkeeping: www.novaridge.ca

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In this episode of The Holly Penney Show, Holly sits down with operations expert Aveline Elfar, founder and CEO of AE&Co, to unpack how wellness entrepreneurs can scale smarter using tech, systems, and automation.

From saving 10+ hours a week to building a business that doesn’t rely on constant firefighting, this conversation dives into why automation isn’t optional anymore and how the right systems can actually create a more personal, high-touch client experience.

If your business is growing but feels heavier instead of easier, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why automation is a no-brainer for scaling in 2026 and beyond
• How automating your client journey can improve the client experience
• What founders should stop doing themselves immediately
  
  

FREE Bottleneck Quiz: https://bottleneckquiz.scoreapp.com/

Connect with Aveline Elfar:

www.avelineelfar.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aveline-elfar-479aa767/

https://www.instagram.com/avelineelfar.co/

https://www.facebook.com/AvelineElfar.Co

Resources:

Buy Back Your Time, Dan Martell: https://amzn.to/3Mu3R9M

Connect with Holly Penney:

• Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/holly_penney/
• The RISE Retreat: A 3-day immersive business retreat for women ready to step into six figures and beyond with clarity and confidence. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1972076183953?aff=oddtdtcreator

In this solo episode, Holly shares a behind-the-scenes reflection after hosting her highest-energy Bold Brunch to date.

She opens up about what it really takes to show up in rooms, especially as an introvert, and why intentional networking matters far more than talking to everyone or doing “all the things.”

This episode is an invitation to slow down, be selective, and build relationships that actually feel good, both personally and professionally.

Holly walks you through:

• Why networking doesn’t need to be exhausting to be effective
• The simple intention-setting practice she uses at every event
• How to nurture real connections without it feeling forced or transactional
  
  
  

If you’ve ever left a networking event feeling drained, overwhelmed, or questioning whether you “did enough,” this episode will shift how you think about connection and how you show up moving forward.

Mentioned in this episode:

Nova Ridge Bookkeeping: www.novaridge.ca

Unlocking Wealth: https://amzn.to/3Ly7Y4n

The Bold Brunch:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-bold-brunch-profit-with-purpose-tickets-1762690417489?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

The Rise Retreat:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-rise-retreat-tickets-1972076183953?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl