Clever with Amy Devers Ep 209: Holly Howard on Business Growth for Creative Entrepreneurs
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Mar 19, 2024 Holly Howard is a culture-first business consultant with a rich background as a ballet dancer, musician, and medical researcher. In this engaging conversation, she discusses how creativity and business can coalesce for growth. Holly challenges the 'starving artist' mentality, advocating for authentic promotion over selling out. She shares her journey through music therapy and medical pursuits, emphasizing the importance of personal growth in entrepreneurship. Holly also highlights the role of supportive company culture and leadership development in nurturing creative talents.
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Ballet and Burnout
- Holly pursued a professional ballet career, balancing training with college and part-time work.
- She faced rejection, insecurity, and eventually illness, leading her to re-evaluate her path.
Identity Crisis and Reintegration
- Leaving her dance career caused Holly an identity crisis and regret.
- She eventually reintegrated dance into her life in a healthier way.
Music Therapy and the Brain
- Music therapy combines music and psychology, leveraging the brain's innate response to rhythm.
- It can be used to treat various neurological conditions.