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2024| ISSUE 3
Dear Diary: Go Hard for Brown Ambition
Name: Kristal Holmes
Bio: Kristal Holmes, affectionately known as the "Go Hard Chick” is not just a certified health coach and attorney; she's also a devoted mother and the dynamic host behind the Go Hard Chick Podcast. Kristal's journey to a vibrant life started in the face of challenges like an autoimmune disease and a high-stress lifestyle, which resulted in weight gain, fatigue, and overall dissatisfaction. Kristal's passion is all about empowering women to prioritize inner healing, master stress
management, and achieve optimal health and energy levels. The Go Hard Chick Podcast, crafted with women in mind, is a goldmine of inspiration and knowledge. Each episode delves into diverse topics, spanning from healthy eating and disease prevention to stress management and mental wellbeing.
Name of your company and it’s mission/goal?
The name of my company/podcast is Go Hard Chick. Someone in my local gym, who had seen me working out said, "that chick goes hard" and I became known as the "Go Hard Chick." But, the Go Hard Chick is every woman who works hard in life and love. The goal is to encourage women to live a healthy & fulfilling life and to achieve their wellness goals to become the best versions of themselves.
Why is a role like your's important to the podcast space? As someone who wears multiple hats as a certified health coach, attorney, devoted mother, and podcast host, my role brings a unique perspective and expertise to the podcast space. My journey through overcoming health challenges and transforming my lifestyle gives me firsthand experience and insight that I can share with my audience.
Go Hard Chick, caters specifically to women's needs and interests. This tailored approach allows me to address topics that resonate with my audience and provide them with practical advice and strategies for living a healthier and more fulfilling life.
Overall, my role in the podcast space is important because I offer a holistic approach to health and wellness that is grounded in personal experience and supported by professional expertise. I strive to make a positive impact on the lives of my listeners by empowering them to prioritize their health and achieve their full potential.
What made you want to work in the podcast industry? I once had a blog where I wrote about health and wellness. I decided that I wanted to continue but thought I would try podcasting.
What is your occupation outside of podcasting? Attorney
What is your podcast? Go Hard Chick
What's it about? It addresses a pressing need for holistic health and wellness support, especially for women facing various challenges in today's fast-paced world. Go Hard Chick provides a platform for sharing knowledge and resources on nutrition, fitness, stress management, and overall well-being. Many people lack access to reliable information or guidance on these topics, and we fill that gap by offering valuable insights and strategies for improving health.
Why is there a need for an organization like yours? After struggling with my own health and wellness, I took charge of my well-being by transforming my approach to meals and putting a spotlight on nutrition, fitness, and stress management. After my own struggles, I wanted to help educate and empower other women.
How'd You get into podcasting? originally started a blog about health and wellness in 2013. I wanted to explore podcasting a a continuation of my blog.
How long have you been in the podcasting space? 4 years
What's one thing you wished you'd known about podcasting when you started? How challenging it would be to find knowledgeable guests.
In a few sentences tell me briefly, about one of your favorite episodes or interviews from your podcast? One of my favorite episodes is Longing for Mom: Healing Childhood Trauma. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Fanike-Kiara Olugbala Young who discusses navigating difficult mother-daughter relationships. After speaking with Dr. Fanike, personally, I was so inspired to keep going with my own personal healing journey.
What are some resources or tips you've learned in your podcast journey? Tips… Canva, riverside.fm, and Fiverr have all be game changers.
What are your hopes for the future of podcasting? I hope that smaller podcasts, like Go Hard Chick become more accessible for the listeners who really need and can benefit from it
What are the names of some of your favorite podcasts and why? Diary of a CEO - I love the open and honest conversations and the wide range of topics.
The Doctor's Pharmacy - Because I am a health nerd, I love anything health related especially from a functional medicine approach.
Brown Ambition - I love the fun, yet informative and open discussions about finances and business.
Brown Ambition
Host: Mandi Woodruff and Tiffany Aliche
Every Wednesday Brown Ambition helps you unapologetically build wealth by saving, investing and making smart career choices — on your own terms! Your hosts are personal finance expert and journalist Mandi Woodruff and Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, an award-winning financial educator and author of the New York Times bestseller “Get Good With Money.”
The Diary of a CEO
Host: Steven Bartlett
The Diary of a CEO is an unfiltered journey into the remarkable stories of the people that have defined culture, achieved greatness and created stories worth studying.