Becoming the You You’re Meant to Be with Julie Holly

What if embracing a version of yourself you've never shown the world is the most authentic thing you can do? In this thought-provoking conversation, Julie Holly and Angel Williams unpack the difference between authenticity and personal evolution. They explore how societal expectations often limit adult self-discovery, and how metaphors—like the car you drive or the clothes in your closet—can help you understand and reconnect with who you are becoming. Drawing from analogies shared by their mentors and friends, they reflect on why stepping into your “future self” isn’t inauthentic—it’s intentional. This episode challenges listeners to reevaluate how they show up and what they may be holding onto that no longer fits.   [00:01 - 03:15] Future You Is Still You Why seeing your future self as still you is essential for growth. The importance of consistency between who you are and who you aim to be. How adult development often gets neglected after childhood.   [03:16 - 06:45] The Car Analogy: Tools vs. Identity Why the significance of the “driver” matters more than the car. What the car metaphor reveals about adapting to environments. The importance of separating tools from identity.   [06:45 - 09:10] The Mr. Potato Head Effect Why the need to try on new traits matters for personal expansion. The importance of not boxing yourself in with outdated self-labels. How physical items reflect and limit internal identity.   [09:11 - 12:00] Closet Clues & Emotional Attachments How physical belongings tie into your emotional past. The need to detach identity from material things. Why letting go can be emotionally harder than expected.   [12:01 - 17:29] Being Rewarded for Being You The importance of removing masks and leaning into your identity. Why personal growth attracts aligned relationships and opportunities. The need to trust that courage in authenticity leads to meaningful outcomes.   Connect with Julie:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-holly/     Key Quotes:   “Showing up as the future self you want to be is still you.” - Angel Williams   “The more you are you, the more you're rewarded for it.” - Julie Holly     Visit sponsorcloud.io/contact today and unlock $2,000 of free services exclusively for REI Rocks community members! Get automated syndication and investor relationship management tools to save time and money. Mention your part of the REI Rocks community for exclusive offers. Help make affordable, low-cost education summits possible. Check out Sponsor Cloud today!