Holly Porter: From Near Death To A Life of Purpose, Passion and Presence
- S1E57
- 33:44
- February 23rd 2026
Holly Porter is a transformational leader, keynote speaker, 17x best-selling author, and creator of 11 startup companies. She’s the CEO of Retreat RnR, a Prop-tech, and concierge platform helping retreat leaders and entrepreneurs build profitable, purpose-driven experiences.
After surviving a 70-day near-death experience with COVID-19, Holly turned her story into a mission to help others align spirituality with strategy through her SHIFT Framework—Surrender, Hope, Intuition, Faith, and Transformation.
She’s also the founder of the Adventure Bucket Wish Foundation, empowering women to lead with purpose, passion, and presence. Holly is family first, with 8 adult children and nearly 19 grandchildren who inspire her life and legacy.
Contact Holly, [email protected]
The Warrior Servant Leader Podcast
Warrior Servant Leader Podcast
Welcome to the Warrior Servant Leader Podcast, hosted by Pat Welsh, a man whose extraordinary life has shaped his mission to help others lead with courage, service, and purpose.
Left in an orphanage in Dublin, Ireland, at just three days old and adopted by an American family 16 months later, Pat’s life journey taught him that true leadership begins long before you hold a title. It begins with resilience, faith, and service to others.
Pat brings over 40 years of experience as a lawyer, police executive, nationally recognized speaker, and criminal justice trainer, sharing battle tested leadership lessons and personal stories that show you how to lead at home, on the job, in your faith, and in your community.
Every week, Pat delivers:
TACO Tuesday (Take Action Crush Obstacles) where you will get real talk and practical tools to break through life’s toughest challenges.
Wednesday Wisdom where Pat unpacks leadership insights gained from decades in the trenches and on the frontlines.
Tough Love Thursday where Pat delivers honest conversations about the mindset and heart-set needed to lead with honor and faith.
More than a podcast, this is a community for those who want to live and lead with purpose. Whether you wear a badge, work in the corporate world, or lead your family, you will walk away with tactical strategies and inspiring stories to help you show up stronger every single day.
This is not a show for armchair experts or keyboard warriors. This is for real people who face real challenges and are ready to take real action.
If you want to become a Warrior, Servant, and Leader in every part of your life, you belong here.