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:
Neelam describes the pivotal moment in 2003 when she stepped onto an open mic stage for the first time, terrified yet exhilarated, and discovered her creative home. She shares how blind faith led her to produce a one-woman show at the Capital Fringe Festival, despite having little theater experience, and how that leap brought unexpected opportunities and press coverage. Together, Neelam and Toby explore the “messy middle,” the importance of a beginner’s mindset, and why imperfect action often leads to the most meaningful growth. Neelam also talks about her book Burning It Down, Dancing in the Rubble, and how accountability, community, and persistence helped her finally bring it to life after years of dreaming.
About Neelam Patel:
Neelam Patel is a poet, performer, and author of Burning It Down, Dancing in the Rubble. She helps audiences embrace creativity, courage, and authenticity by sharing her journey from tech professional to artist, showing how saying yes before you’re ready can transform your path.
Connect with Neelam:
🌐 Website: https://www.tailoredpoetry.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancewithneelam/
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About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/
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Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela Cruz
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