Journal

The Whole Story

Reflections on business, growth, and the new economy from Holly Gottlieb.

September 17, 2026

Cast out the line. Book the show. Glory, glory hallelujah.

I haven’t written a new song in over a year.

Read on Substack →
August 27, 2026

Dancing between agency and surrender, whilst covered in ants.

I woke up Sunday morning covered in ants.

Read on Substack →
August 12, 2026

You are the prize baby, don’t you forget it.

I feel like I’ve been having the same conversation on repeat these last few weeks.

Read on Substack →
August 5, 2026

The badge of honour in being ghosted.

Carolyn Elliot died last week.

Read on Substack →
July 29, 2026

If this isn’t a miracle, I don’t know what is.

MY MOST FAVOURITE MUSIC I’VE EVER MADE IS OUT TODAY!

Read on Substack →
July 22, 2026

Easy is the way for she who has no preferences.

We are in firestorm energy.

Read on Substack →
July 10, 2026

Naked in the sun, passionfruit running down my chin.

I’ve had strangers on several occasions come up to me and say “I get your Substack!”

Read on Substack →
June 23, 2026

We want you HERE now.

Last night a little Moroccan woman sat on my butt and pummeled me to kingdom come.

Read on Substack →
June 12, 2026

Does God really want me to have KPIs?

Is God’s plan for me really to have daily KPI metrics to reach out to people on LinkedIn and make sure I’m posting daily and engaging with the comments and new followers?

Read on Substack →
June 3, 2026

An oxytocin bender business strategy.

I am sat opposite a woman painting with watercolors somewhere on the West coast of Ireland right now, drinking coffee.

Read on Substack →
May 28, 2026

A divine appointment that just saved a life

My friend Nik picked up a runaway yesterday.

Read on Substack →

Looking to hire?

If any of this resonates, we help mission-driven and values-led companies build their teams the same way — through trust, referrals, and the right fit over the fastest fit.

See how fractional hiring works →