Holly is the creator of Kick Butt Life. Her brand emphasizes the importance of incorporating adventure, thrills, strength, play, and community into everyday life. She has a deep love for the outdoors and is a strong believer that everyone should follow through on their craziest dreams. She thru-hiked the 2,200 mile-long Appalachian Trail in 2019 and has done extensive hiking throughout Arizona, the Adirondacks, and the White Mountains. Her upcoming adventure plans include the Oregon Coast Trail, adventuring through the Caribbean, and Mount Kilimanjaro. Her journal on taking control of your life story comes out this June.
Show Notes
(00:04:38) Holly's Background
(00:06:24) Was movement a core part of growing up?
(00:07:48) Call for nature
(00:10:15) What Holly had to do before traveling?
(00:11:18) Travel Role Models
(00:13:37) The Appalachian Trail
(00:17:29) The power of nervousness
(00:18:56) Technology for navigation and Resupplying
(00:21:31) People who don't leave towns during through hikes
(00:22:30) Night Hiking
(00:23:56) Four State Challenge
(00:25:38) Self Defense and Other Safety Factors
(00:28:18) Hostel Information Network
(00:29:28) The Trail Feels Old School
(00:32:19) What is a typical day for a hiker?
(00:37:10) Hiking to improve awareness of the body
(00:39:12) Form Follows Function
(00:42:53) Rest and Recovery
(00:47:46) Self Reflection
(00:49:57) Power of Handwriting
(00:51:47) Putting space between work and life
(00:54:05) Realization on the trail
(00:58:53) Tracking and Anxiety
(01:00:43) Jane Goodall
(01:03:02) Recommended Books
(01:06:09) What advice do you have for anyone who's driven or looking to pivot?
(01:09:36) Connecting with Holly
