Today we’d like to introduce you to Holley Mignosi.
Holley, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
At the age of 22, I was living my dream life in the modeling and acting industry. I was modeling and acting in fashion shows and commercials as well as teaching at local talent school.
But eventually, my dream life shattered when the ugly side of the beauty industry showed up and it rocked my self-esteem. The message I began to hear consistently was that I needed to “lose more weight”, even though I was a healthy size 4-6. This lead to many unhealthy habits, an obsession with weight loss, and a heavy dose of negative self-talk that wouldn’t quit.
Eventually, I had to get out of the industry to save my sanity, my self-esteem, and my life. That’s when I decided to hire a health and fitness mentor. So, I hired “Tom the Trainer”. He was a tall, dark and handsome personal trainer who saved my self-esteem. He gave me accolades not for being skinny, but for being strong. And he did NOT focus on outer beauty, but on the inner beauty of self-care.
Within a few months “Tom the trainer” became “Tom my partner” and we opened our Fitness and Personal Training studio in north San Diego in 2005. It wasn’t long before our passion for fitness turned into true love, and we got married. We felt unstoppable together. As a team, we were committed to helping families get fit and helping women design their dream bodies. It was incredibly fun and rewarding.
Then, in 2014, I decided to use my speaking skills and stage experience to motivate others and market our business. And unexpectedly, I found a NEW passion! A passion for helping women take the stage to share THEIR message. As I met entrepreneurial women with inspiring stories of overcoming huge hurdles, I realized not many were on stage. Most (80%) of the speakers on stage were men.
That’s when I decided to combine my speaking skills and stage experience with the art of storytelling and body language to help more women take the stage and share their message. I call it stepping into your “Signature Star Power.” It is not just for speakers. It’s for anyone who wants to have more influence, income, and impact.
I am honored to serve entrepreneurial women, experts, and leaders who want to learn how to step into their Signature Star Power. I encourage you to share YOUR story and YOUR message. The world is waiting.
Has it been a smooth road?
My advice:
1. As my mentor says, “Go where you are celebrated not tolerated.”
2. When you empower your body you empower our life.
3. Your story is your unique Signature Star Power. When you stand “on your story” in victory NOT “in your story” as a victim, you have a massive influence. Share your story. The world is waiting.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with The Dynamic Dream Life Group – tell our readers more, for example, what you’re most proud of and what sets you apart from others.
My experience as a speaker, speaking coach, body language expert, and storytelling influencer culminates when I am able to help women share their message and mission on the “big stage” as well as virtual stages.
My mission is to help more women step on stage to shine their light, share their message, and be the confident charismatic leader they were born to be.
It’s extraordinary to see women rise into what I call their “Signature Star Power”. It’s a combination of sharing their Stand Out Story with charismatic body language that says:
“Yes, I have been through a lot, but I am not a victim. I am victorious! I have a message to share, lessons to reveal, and a mission to leave a legacy of love and global change.”
What sets me apart from other Speaking Coaches is CONGRUENCY and CHARISMA 1) I help speakers find the hidden incongruencies in their verbal and non-verbal communication that the audience IS picking up on but the speaker has no idea they are doing it. 2) After working with thousands of models and actors over 15 years, I have realized that charisma CAN be taught and anybody can do it with my 3 step Charisma By Design process. It’s perfect for fun and profit!
Who have you been inspired by?
So many women inspire me but most notable are Mother Theresa and Marilyn Monroe.
I admire Mother Theresa for her commitment to helping people that others would outcast. Love is at the center of her message and her mission. And she proved it with action.
Marilyn Monroe was not only beautiful but she showed valiant courage and commitment to her “craft” even when she was told she could never be taken seriously as an actress. She pursued her dream with so much against her. Her private struggle with childhood abuse and mental health issues is heartbreaking but, she kept on going.
I consider both women to be dedicated and courageous leaders of influence and inspiration.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.holleymignosi.com
- Email: support@holleymignosi.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/holleymignosi
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/holleymignosi
Image Credit:
Anjel Britt
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