I am Holly Matthews

I am Holly Matthews No nonsense Self Development Coach, speaker founder of The Happy Me Project & former TV actress. During the pandemic Holly has show up as a leader in her field.

Former TV actress (Waterloo Road, Casualty & Byker grove) Holly is a widowed Mum of 2, Self Development Coach & founder of The Happy Me Project an online and in person, straight talking self development program. Holly is a Ted X speaker and has appeared on Lorraine, BBC, ITV, Talk Radio and featured in The Daily Mail, Mirror, The Sun, Closer, Hello, Psychologies Life Labs and Spirit & Destiny Magazine. The Happy Me Project boasts 2 sell out tours across the UK and has seen thousands of men and women go through it's virtual doors. Holly is a regular guest expert on podcasts, radio and TV and has amassed over 40,000 followers across her social media platforms . Showing up up for the first 4 months of the lockdown, live every day in her private Facebook group www.facebbook.com/groups/thehappymeproject where she supported and gave advice to the 1500 strong group and was nominated for a Great British Entrepreneur Award. As a widowed Mum of 2 daughters Holly has documented her journey to help others feel more happy and less crappy!

Your weird isn’t a risk to your business.Hiding it is.Because every time you edit yourself to sound more 'professional'…...
09/01/2026

Your weird isn’t a risk to your business.
Hiding it is.

Because every time you edit yourself to sound more 'professional'…
Every time you swallow the opinion that actually matters…
Every time you soften your edges so you don’t stand out too much…

You disconnect from your audience.

And that’s when things start to feel:
• heavy
• boring
• hard to sustain
• strangely invisible even when you’re 'showing up'

People don’t connect to polished.
They connect to presence, they connect to people that sound like them, that give them permission to be themselves.

Your 'weird' is the shortcut to trust.
It’s the reason the right people lean in and say, 'You. yep... I like you.'

But only if you let it be seen.

That’s the kinda sh*t that goes down at the Weird AF Founders Club where we connect business owners in a light hearted space that stops them diluting themselves, so they can start building visibility that actually feels safe and sustainable. Write FOUNDERCLUB for a link to come hang out (if there is still space).

And for those ready to go deeper
The Weird AF Mastermind is where your voice, identity, and leadership get locked in for good, where you learn that your 'weird' is your winning edge.

and although you've missed the first intake of the mastermind it will be back later in the year just write WEIRDWAITINGLIST to get on the waiting list for that.

No more hiding, it's time to shake it up and be the most your there is.

You don’t need more polished messaging.You need to stop editing out the parts of you that make people feel something.Yep...
08/01/2026

You don’t need more polished messaging.

You need to stop editing out the parts of you that make people feel something.

Yep, that part!

We connect in our mess and our real, we buy when we feel.

If you want to cut through the noise, forget perfection and go for raw, honest, connection.

Need support with this? Join The Weird AF Founders Club and practice leaning into your 'weird' as you dine out with fellow business owners and make real world connections.

https://charlottewibberley.thrivecart.com/weird-af-founders-club/

Girl, you’re not “behind.”You’re just tired of pretending you’re fine.That’s not failure.That’s honesty knocking.And it'...
06/01/2026

Girl, you’re not “behind.”
You’re just tired of pretending you’re fine.

That’s not failure.
That’s honesty knocking.

And it's time to listen.

To jump into a supportive community where you can learn to build your confidence, resilience and build a positive plan of action, https://hollymatthews.thrivecart.com/the-happy-me-project-membership/

If January already has you questioning everything, your confidence, your energy, your direction then it's time to steady...
04/01/2026

If January already has you questioning everything, your confidence, your energy, your direction then it's time to steady the chaos.

✨ The Happy Me Project is where you come to do that steadying.

Not fix yourself.
STEADY yourself.

You're not broken, you just need a supportive space to thrive.

https://hollymatthews.thrivecart.com/the-happy-me-project-membership/

03/01/2026

Unpopular opinion:
If January feels heavy, forcing positivity will make it worse.

What helps?
Support. Safety. Slowing the hell down.

For real, no nonsense actual support this January, write HAPPYME below and get membership HALF PRICE .

The Best Investment You’ll Make This Year? ⁠⁠It’s YOU.⁠⁠Alright, let’s talk about investing. No, not in stocks, crypto, ...
02/01/2026

The Best Investment You’ll Make This Year? ⁠

It’s YOU.⁠

Alright, let’s talk about investing. No, not in stocks, crypto, or that weird scheme your mate Debbie keeps chatting about (Deb, we love you, but no). I’m talking about the one investment that guarantees a lifelong return; your personal development.⁠

You see, splurging on self-growth isn’t just a boujee luxury; it’s the ultimate power move in 2026. ⁠

Why? Because unlike that fancy handbag or the latest iPhone, YOU never go out of style. And when you invest in yourself (whether it’s learning, growth, or mindset) you’re not just leveling up; you’re becoming un-f*cking-stoppable.⁠

Imagine walking into a room and owning it like the main character. That’s the kind of energy investing in yourself gives you. It’s the secret sauce that turns, 'I could never do that' into...⁠

'Watch me!'⁠

⭐️Here’s why personal development is a no-brainer:⁠

👉🏼Confidence: Say goodbye to imposter syndrome and hello to Beyoncé-level hair flicking into meetings.⁠

👉🏼Clarity: Stop the hot mess express (I am you, I get it, we gotta sort it together) and start feeling in control of your goals and direction.⁠

👉🏼Resilience: Life throws sh*te our way but you can learn bat it away!⁠

👉🏼Opportunities: Investing in yourself opens doors you didn’t even know existed (because you’ve been too busy doubting yourself to knock on them).⁠

Plus!! when you invest in you, everyone around you benefits too. You show up as your best self for your family, your business, your career, and even your nosy neighbour Sue.⁠

So, this year, skip the random Amazon splurge on some random sh*t you don’t need and instead, spend on what really matters, your growth, your confidence, and your future.⁠
⁠⁠
If you’re ready to back the best investment there is (YOU, obvs), write⁠

below and I'll send you ways I can help⁠

Let’s make this your year to shine. 🌟

01/01/2026

Happy new year.

This year gets to be whatever you wish.

Write HAPPYME below to get a safe space to land and grow.

If you’re a business owner write FOUNDERCLUB to learn more about the founders lunches and I are creating that will allow you to be in spaces that will light you up, inspire and maybe even create some cool collabs.

Be gentle with yourself today

31/12/2025

It’s been a year that was full. Nice to reflect back.

Thanks to everyone that’s been part of making it amazing.

I jumped out of a plane, got tattoos, held a python, held events, stood on stages, TV shows, did good deeds, but equally messed up a f**k load too. This is a highlight reel.

It’s been colourful. I’m grateful.

You matter to me.

Thank you x

A reminder you might just need today!You're gunna be just fine (even though it might be really hard right now).Breathe i...
31/12/2025

A reminder you might just need today!

You're gunna be just fine (even though it might be really hard right now).

Breathe in, hold for a few seconds and then on the out breath SIGH it out.

Now SHAKE IT OFF like T Swift and lets go!

Oh and immediately write HAPPYME below and you can join my community for daily support.

and you can also write HOLLY26 to get a lovely FREE 'f*ck the 'should's' guided meditation.

Have you been telling yourself you have to be like everyone else again? Trying to PEOPLE PLEASE, fit in and be the 'good...
30/12/2025

Have you been telling yourself you have to be like everyone else again?

Trying to PEOPLE PLEASE, fit in and be the 'good girl'?

You silly goose! the world doesn't want you to be the same as everyone else! We need you to be the most you, you can possibly be!

When you are YOU, full out and in all your fine glory, we get to have that extra special something that only YOU bring to the world.

It's 2026 and it's the year of WEIRD.

Wanna join my WEIRD community and find a tribe to support you as you do? https://hollymatthews.thrivecart.com/the-happy-me-project-membership/ and I shall let you right on in.

Tell me something about YOU in the comments...⬇️

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