Conversations with Catia Hernandez Holm | Voyage Austin
Today we’d like to introduce you to Catia Hernandez Holm
Hi Catia, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
Therapist. It was the first thing I wrote down on my grade school questionnaire when asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” But life took me on a winding path before I found my way back to that calling.
My first career was managing high-end restaurants and bars, where I developed leadership skills and learned the art of connecting with people from all walks of life. While I thrived in that environment, deep down, I knew there was something more I was meant to do—something more personal, more meaningful.
Trusting my heart, I took a leap and wrote my first book, The Courage to Become: Stories of Hope for Navigating Love, Marriage, and Motherhood. Writing a book, publishing it, and getting it into the public was a transformative experience. It taught me that I could set my sights on a goal, be derailed, and keep going. The three years it took to write, edit, and publish the book taught me that patience is a key ingredient when creating.
Being an author and having my book on the shelf at Book People(!), next to authors I had always admired, among other respected bookstores, opened doors to public speaking and eventually led me to TEDx.
Writing and speaking connected me with so many incredible women, and I quickly realized how much I valued these connections. These women, their stories, and their strength taught me so much about resilience, vulnerability, and the power of community.
In those moments, I felt a true calling to serve others on a deeper level. That desire to be of service drove me to become a Certified Conscious Parenting Coach, where I learned how when one person decides to heal their wounds, it can transform their family system. Right away I knew I was on my path, and I wanted a more profound knowledge and resource base for my clients. So at 37, I applied for graduate school, and in 2020, I went back to school to earn a master’s in marriage and family therapy.
Balancing my family, career, and studies was difficult, but my commitment to helping others heal pushed me forward. While I was in graduate school, I felt the call to write again, and A Gentle Return: A Mother’s Meditations on Embodying Fulfillment, Pleasure, and Worth was the answer to that call. Writing it was quite the creative experience, and finding out it was a #1 bestseller was the cherry on top.
Now, as a trauma-certified marriage and family therapist associate (LMFT-Associate under the supervision of Susan Gonzales LMFT-S, LPC-S), I combine all of my experiences—from my coaching background to my years of public speaking—to help individuals and families break cycles, find peace, and embrace their authentic selves. Every step of the journey has taught me that following my heart, being of service, and connecting with others creates lasting change.
Perfectionism in Motherhood | The Lisa Show - BYU Radio
Hi friends! I was so glad to be invited onto The Lisa Show to speak about perfectionism and motherhood. Often women put so much pressure on themselves to get everything just right. It’s time to put all the “shoulds” aside and lead lives that fill us with meaning and joy.
I’d love it if you listen! We start at minute 38.
“ Perfectionism in Motherhood (0:38:14)
She’s the mom we all want to be. She has three perfectly groomed children who all started reading and writing at age 3, excel at all 5 of their extra-curriculars, and are beautifully well-behaved. And the mom is the CEO of her own company and a marathon runner on the weekends. She’s also the mom that doesn’t exist outside our imaginations.
Perfectionism and motherhood often go hand in hand because we want the best for our kids. However, it’s also a dangerous state of mind. Here to discuss perfectionism and motherhood is Catia Holm, author and inspirational speaker.”
Creating Community with Design Dance
I had the opportunity to partner with Debra Guinta and Emily Terrell from Design Dance and it was such a JOY!
They have a wonderful mission and I'm excited about helping to spread the word for this female led, Chicago based company and contributing to their efforts.
Check out this feature blog and go love on Design Dance!
Read feature blog here! It was one of my favorites...
Becoming TV
I was so excited to be part of this project lead by Emily B. Cummins!!!!
Part of Emily's mission is to help women BECOME who God wants them to Become. and what could be better than that? Encouraging people do be themselves and best their best all at the same time!
Check out our interview here:
We chat about my becoming and struggles I faced and how I overcame them.
Wishing you a great day, friends!!!
What's part of your becoming story???
Interview with Camaron Brooks
I loved chatting with my gal, Camaron Brooks.
And check out her book! Mine is currently being packed my Amazon and delivered to my doorstep!
