Her Origin Story
Her Origin Story
Podcast Description
Her Origin Story is a podcast about the messy, magical beginnings of bold women who turned their ideas into impact. Hosted by storytelling coach Toby Myles, each episode features a real, unfiltered conversation with a female founder, creator, or changemaker about what sparked their journey.
These aren’t highlight-reel success stories, they’re intimate looks at the first steps, the turning points, and the hard-earned lessons that shaped each woman’s path. Whether you're building a business, thinking about starting something new, or simply love a story that goes beyond the surface, this show is here to remind you: every powerful brand starts with a powerful origin story.
Unpolished. Unfiltered. Unforgettable.
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Content Themes
The podcast primarily focuses on themes of entrepreneurship, personal transformation, and resilience. Episodes often include topics like overcoming burnout, redefining success, and navigating career pivots, with compelling examples like Camille Diaz's journey from zoo education to helping entrepreneurs recharge their businesses and Kristi Mitchell's transition to a marketing strategist after motherhood.
Her Origin Story is a podcast about the messy, magical beginnings of bold women who turned their ideas into impact. Hosted by storytelling coach Toby Myles, each episode features a real, unfiltered conversation with a female founder, creator, or changemaker about what sparked their journey.
These aren’t highlight-reel success stories, they’re intimate looks at the first steps, the turning points, and the hard-earned lessons that shaped each woman’s path. Whether you’re building a business, thinking about starting something new, or simply love a story that goes beyond the surface, this show is here to remind you: every powerful brand starts with a powerful origin story.
Unpolished. Unfiltered. Unforgettable.
Check Out These Highlights:
Kristina shares how babysitting for her neighbor (who happened to be a drill team director) set her on a path from gymnast to dancer, eventually leading her into business ownership and expanding Crowd Pleasers into a premier Texas company.
Brie recalls growing up as an only child, quitting dance to try sports, then rediscovering her passion in high school and realizing dance was the place she belonged.
Together, they reflect on how dance teaches kids more than choreography — confidence, discipline, resilience, and life lessons that last far beyond the stage. They also talk about the stigma of the “starving artist” and why creative careers can be stable, lucrative, and deeply rewarding when paired with vision and business savvy.
Finally, Kristina and Brie share how Elevation On Tour grew out of decades of shared experience, and why they believe dance is about building people, not just performances.
About Kristina Cross and Brie Peña:
Kristina Cross and Brie Peña are co‑founders of Elevation On Tour and longtime leaders in the dance industry. Kristina is also the owner of Crowd Pleasers Dance, while Brie has built her career as a dancer, educator, and entrepreneur. Together, they create opportunities for dancers and staff to thrive in careers that combine artistry with business growth.
Connect with Kristina and Brie:
🌐 Website: https://elevationontour.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevationontour/
💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevationontour
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Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela Cruz
All content © 2026 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.
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