What if fear wasn’t the enemy, but a compass pointing you toward growth?
In this episode of The Jenna Banks Show, Jenna talks with keynote speaker, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur Judi Holler, whose mantra “Fear is My Homeboy” has inspired audiences around the globe. Judi believes the future belongs to the brave, and she’s built a career helping people face fear, take bold action, and turn discomfort into confidence.
Together, Jenna and Judi unpack the truth about fear—how it shows up strongest right before you do something big, and how procrastination, perfectionism, and impostor syndrome are simply fear in disguise. Judi shares how her improv background and years of speaking have taught her that courage isn’t about being fearless, it’s about doing the thing anyway.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why fear gets louder right before a breakthrough, and how to work with it instead of against it
The difference between low-vibe energy (fear, lack, resentment) and high-vibe energy (courage, creativity, possibility)
How to stop letting jealousy and comparison hold you back, and instead use them as clues to what you really want
Why discomfort is the secret ingredient to growth, whether it’s stepping on stage, writing a book, or putting yourself out there in business and life
Practical ways to reframe nerves, rejection, and setbacks so you can keep moving forward with confidence
Judi also gives a behind-the-scenes look at her new Speaker School, a program designed to help aspiring speakers and entrepreneurs turn stages into opportunities. Her wisdom is equal parts inspiring and tactical, reminding us that nerves mean you care, creativity is an antidote to rage, and you’ll regret the risks you don’t take far more than the ones you do.
If you’ve been waiting for “the right time” to pitch, publish, or put yourself out there—this is your permission slip. Fear will always ride along, but it doesn’t get to drive.