Creating Leadership That Honors Right Relationship with Holly Zabka

Send us Fan MailThis week on The UpLevel Podcast, we sit down with Holly Zabka, president of Provident Entertainment and one of the most heart-centered leaders shaping the music industry today. Holly carries a rare combination of strength, vulnerability, and grounded faith that shows us what leadership can look like when it grows from purpose instead of pressure.From her childhood singing gospel harmonies with her family to stewarding more than 70 number one songs at Provident, Holly’s journey is rooted in grit, grace, and the courage to stay in right relationship with herself, with others, and with something greater.This conversation invites you to lead with more heart, more honesty, and more humanity. May Holly’s wisdom meet you exactly where you are and remind you that you never have to lead alone.In This Episode:Discover how isolation impacts female executives and why representation mattersLearn about balancing conflict and resolution to foster authentic connectionsEmbrace self-reflection to counter inner critics for healthier interactionsNavigate dual roles as a leader and family member without compromising eitherSee how faith anchors decisions, guiding values towards purpose-driven actionsUnderstand why admitting mistakes fosters an accountable team cultureExplore holistic engagement where personal life enriches professional efficacyThe importance of recognizing inner voices and choosing which ones get the micAbout Holly:Holly Zabka currently serves as President of Provident Entertainment. A 17-year veteran of Provident, Holly brings decades of experience in leadership roles across the music industry on both the publishing and creative sides of the business. Before assuming her role as President, she most recently served as Senior Vice President, Essential Music Publishing (EMP) and Head of Creative for Provident Label Group (PLG), where she was responsible for signing and partnering with top songwriters across the industry and oversaw creative endeavors and new content development.In Holly’s Zabka's tenure, the company has had more than 70 No. 1 songs and has partnered with top artists and songwriters such as Jason Ingram, Ethan Hulse, Brandon Lake, Elevation Worship, Seph Schlueter, Zach Williams, CAIN, Ben Fuller, Matt Maher, Mia Fieldes, Jonathan Smith, Red Rocks Worship and more.Holly grew up traveling and singing gospel music with her family. After graduating from Southwest Missouri State University, she moved to Nashville, where her first job in the music business was as Membership Director of the GMA. She began her career in publishing at Brentwood-Benson, representing the songs of her mom, Sue C. Smith, as well as Joel Lindsey, Tony Wood, Belinda Smith, Dave Clark, and others.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hzabka/🎉 The UpLevel Podcast was listed as one of the Top 10 Best Coaching Culture Podcasts!!! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/coaching_culture_podcasts🎉 It was also ranked #4 among the top 50 Best Workplace Mental Health Podcasts! https://podcast.feedspot.com/workplace_mental_health_podcastswww.uplevelproductions.comhttps://www.instagram.com/uplevelproductions/https://www.linkedin.com/company/uplevelproductionscompanyhttps://www.facebook.com/uplevelproductionscompany