Hi, I’m Holly Hughes—TEDx speaker, intuitive healer, and author of Real, Not Perfect. After years in Hollywood production, I left to help others reclaim their voice and power—just as I had to do for myself. I’ve lived through abuse, loss, estrangement, and more—but those experiences shaped my creati...
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Jan. 6, 2026
How to Use Dark Humor and Intimacy in Theater Writing, with Playwright Michelle Kholos Brooks
The best art often challenges our comfort zones and makes us reexamine commonly held beliefs. The work of today’s guest does that with one of history’s most challenging figures, while adding a dash of humor to the mix. Playwr...
Dec. 23, 2025
Chasing Sunsets: How Ballet Dancer Remi Okamoto Connects with Nature, Travels to Find Inspiration and Creates Movement from Emotion
Few things in this world embody grace, finesse, and beauty as ballet. Dancers train almost obsessively to refine their performances to the most minute detail. Dance can therefore become an all encompassing venture, but it doe...
Dec. 9, 2025
The Rest of Our Lives: Author Judy Goldman Muses About Writing Memoirs, and the Effects of Aging on Identity and Creativity
Today’s guest on The Holly Hughes Podcast is author Judy Goldman, an author of eight books — four memoirs, two novels, and two collections of poetry. Judy has recently released a book called The Rest of Our Lives, a reflection on the aging process no matter what stage of life you’re in.
Judy joi…
Dec. 2, 2025
Oxford Soju Club: Author Jinwoo Park Talks About Finding Authentic Narratives in Writing, Wearing Multiple Cultural Masks, and Navigating the Publishing Industry
Canadian-Korean author Jinwoo Park joins host Holly Hughes on today’s episode of The Holly Hughes Podcast for a conversation about his journey of cultural identity, the immigrant experience, and the creative process behind his debut novel, The Oxford Soju Club.
Jinwoo and Holly explore themes of…
Nov. 25, 2025
The Writer’s Rollercoaster: Author, Editor and Writing Instructor Betsy Thorpe Talks About Finding Your Path in Writing, the Role of an Editor, and Embracing the Emotional Journey
Today’s guest on The Holly Hughes Podcast is a literary professional who helps countless other writers express their ideas and get their work published. Betsy Thorpe has worked with both big name authors at prestige publishing houses to indie writers trying to breakthrough.
Betsy Thorpe joins ho…
Nov. 18, 2025
Stepping Out: Filmmaker Rob Moniot Talks About Making Movies, Working in Hollywood, Defining Success
Filmmaker Rob Moniot joins host Holly Hughes on today’s episode of The Holly Hughes Podcast. Rob talks about his career in Hollywood, from being a stuntman to finding his path in filmmaking through short films. Rob also talks about the business of making movies, navigating loneliness, and telling a…
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