Tommy Holl, aka The Real Elf, opens up about surviving cancer, charming Barbara Corcoran (yes — she backed him on Shark Tank!), and choosing radical joy in the face of grief. (You'll also get juicy behind-the-scenes secrets from Shark Tank!). So pull up your bootstraps - and maybe a Candy Cane martini! This one's full of heart, hustle, and elf-ing courage.
🎄 Learn more about Tommy's magical mission, order an Elfgram or book Tommy for an event at TheRealElf.com
🎄 Follow Tommy on socials @therealelftommy
🎄 VOCAB OF THE WEEK: e·bul·lience "the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance."
🎄 AFFIRMATION OF THE WEEK: "Joy is an act of resistance."
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