She Explores

Hiking has become both a side hustle and a form of therapy for weekend adventurer Holly Johnson. We talk about how work and play blend together in her life, but also how she deliberately keeps them separate. From her first solo backpacking trip to carving out time for adventure travel outside of her 9-5 job, Holly, aka @missholldoll, is above all else a hiker. Woman featured in this episode: Holly Johnson Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by Merrell, Ritual, and EarlyBirdCBD.com In this episode, you'll hear: How an ex-boyfriend reintroduced Holly to hiking (but why she kept hiking for herself) About her first solo backpacking trip Why she enjoys going out with friends but finds solo experiences to be rewarding How she grew a large Instagram following and does brand partnerships, but chooses to keep it as her side hustle What Holly likes about her 9-5 job How Holly balances what she chooses to share and what she keeps to herself Why, into her late 30's, she's made dating a smaller priority in her life, and how