Life-Changing Power of One Question

Holly Hurd is a speaker, entrepreneur, and author dedicated to helping women discover their voice, find purpose, and take bold action. At just twenty-five, she was featured in Fortune’s “People to Watch” for launching her own hedge fund, making her one of the youngest women to achieve such a milestone in finance.After a successful career in the managed futures industry, Holly pivoted toward empowering women by founding VentureMom.com, a platform that showcases the startup journeys of over 400 women entrepreneurs. Her first book, VentureMom: From Idea to Income in Just 12 Weeks, offers a practical roadmap for turning passion into business—and has inspired women across the country.Through her weekly blog, newsletter, and social media platforms, Holly reaches tens of thousands of women seeking guidance, inspiration, and change. She has spoken at major conferences, including the Women and the Entrepreneurial Spirit Conference in New York City, and has been featured in Darien Magazine, New Canaan Magazine, and more.With her newest book, The Life-Changing Power of One Question, Holly invites women to reflect deeply and ask the single question that could open the door to a more fulfilling, purpose-driven life.

“As a career coach, I find that women often question their identity—especially when they play so many roles that change over time—as professionals, life partners, mothers, and daughters. Holly’s ‘one question’ approach is a clever way to zero in on where you want to focus your energies and define yourself at this stage in time.”—Kathryn Sollmann, author of The 4 Jobs Club: How Smart Women Care for It All—Kids, Aging Parents, Home and Career“Life is nothing but change, and in the moments when one chapter closes, the way forward is an opportunity to design an entirely new venture. For any woman over fifty looking to create a new life, this book can help find your way to your next, happier chapter.”—Lee Woodruff, New York Times bestselling author“Why not you? That question stopped me in my tracks. How often do we hold ourselves back—doubting, hesitating, waiting for permission? Holly Hurd’s The Life-Changing Power of One Question is a wake-up call. This single, searing question breaks through doubt and reminds us of our own power. It’s a question that changes everything—because the answer is simple: why not you? This book will make you believe it.”—Betsy Wills, co-author of Your Hidden Genius“Powerful questions can change our lives! If you’re a woman asking yourself, ‘What’s next?’ let this inspiring and thought-provoking book be your guide. Holly Hurd will call you forth into an empowered next chapter in your life, filled with passion and possibilities.”—Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC, director of the International Association for Journal Writing“Sometimes I pick up a book, start reading it, and know without any doubt the book is exactly what I need. That’s the feeling I got as I began reading The Life-Changing Power of One Question by Holly Hurd. Her words resonated in the deepest parts of me. I left each chapter feeling more and more inspired for what’s next. The questions made me excited to jump into this new chapter in my life now that my children are adults. This book is a must-read for any woman questioning what’s next. This book is that next step.”—Rachael Wolff, author of Tending Your Inner Garden and host of the From a Loving Place podcast“Empowering to women who desire change: Holly and I speak to the same group of women who are ready to pave the road to fulfillment and purpose. This book is a blueprint for making bold moves toward discovering the life you have imagined.”—Dr. Katie Takayasu, integrative medicine MD and author of Plants First: A Physician’s Guide to Wellness Through a Plant-Forward Diet

• IntroductionSection 1: Questions for ConnectionChapter 1: One Question—Really?Chapter 2: Crazy Weather, Right?Section 2: Questions for Your Next StepChapter 3: What’s Next?Chapter 4: Who Am I Now?Chapter 5: Now What?Section 3: Questions for Your RelationshipsChapter 6: Am I Happy with This Relationship?Chapter 7: How Should I Ask This?Chapter 8: Do You Know How Proud I Am of You?Section 4: Questions for YourselfChapter 9: What Is My Purpose?Chapter 10: Am I Worthy?Section 5: Questions for Your PursuitChapter 11: I’m Excited by What You Do; Will You Teach Me?Chapter 12: Will Solving This Bring Me Happiness?Chapter 13: Can You Help Me?Chapter 14: Do You Want to Partner with Me?Chapter 15: Is This Job Still Right for Me?Conclusion: How Will You Use This Book to Find Your Happiness and Fulfillment?AcknowledgmentsAbout the Author