Author: Adrienne Holmes

As my husband and I have gotten older, something unexpected has happened—we’ve become deeply curious about our parents’ stories. How they grew up, how they built lasting marriages, how they created successful businesses, and how they continue to enjoy life today.

On the latest episode of The San Diego Edit, I had the joy of sitting down with my mother-in-law, Valerie Holmes. Val shares her childhood growing up in post-war England, memories of a simpler time, and what it was like meeting my father-in-law when she was just 16 years old. This year, they are preparing to celebrate an incredible milestone: 60 years of marriage.

We talk about love, resilience, building a successful business, holding on to what you earn, and the quiet wisdom that comes from a life well lived. It’s a conversation about legacy, perspective, and the stories we don’t ask often enough, but should.

As my husband and I get a bit older, and our parents do as well, we have found ourselves increasingly interested in preserving their stories and life experiences. We come from a family of successful entrepreneurs, so the lessons behind those journeys are especially meaningful to us. I was honored to sit down with my father-in-law, John Holmes, on The San Diego Edit podcast to capture his remarkable path, from his childhood in the UK to his many business ventures, and finally to retirement after building, growing, and selling pubs. It is a conversation filled with insight, history, and hard-earned wisdom.

Think Like a Champion: Building an Unstoppable 2026
with
Dr. Jason Richardson
Psychologist, Mental Coach
World Champion & PanAm Games Gold Medalist

Want to make 2026 your strongest year yet? The San Diego Edit sits down with Dr. Jason Richardson for a conversation on how champions think. We talk about honest reflection, mindset growth, learning from 2025, and building momentum for a year and beyond that feels aligned and unstoppable. Episode drops today!

Last week, I sat down with San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan, and she brought powerful insight into some of the darkest issues affecting our community—domestic violence and human trafficking.

As parents, neighbors, and community members, we all play a role in protecting the vulnerable, recognizing warning signs, and being part of the solution. Ms. Stephan shares eye-opening truths, actionable advice, and a message of hope and empowerment.

This conversation is a must-listen.

This week on The San Diego Edit, beauty pro and brand builder Keri Parker shares her must-have holiday products, simple glam routines, and the mindset that keeps her grounded through the festive rush. A fun, warm, beauty-packed episode perfect for the season.

Join us on The San Diego Edit as we sit down with Rebecca Justice: mother of three, proud grandmother, entrepreneur behind House of Sacred Flame, and wife of baseball great Hall of Famer, David Justice. After losing her home in the 2007 Witch Creek fires, Rebecca turned ashes into artistry—creating a jewelry line rooted in healing, meaning, and resilience. Discover how she built a brand, balanced family life, embraced grandmotherhood, and turned hardship into purpose.

In this inspiring and eye-opening episode of The San Diego Edit, we sit down with Mary Mitchell from the Soroptimists of Poway to discuss how their volunteers are transforming the lives of women and girls impacted by domestic violence and human trafficking. Mary shares powerful insights into the challenges survivors face, the importance of community support, and the real pathways to safety and independence created through advocacy, mentorship, and education. Tune in to learn how compassion can truly drive change right here in San Diego.

In this episode, we sit down with certified nutrition and wellness coach Lori Ello of Nutrition by Lori to break down the essentials of midlife health for men and women. From hormones and thyroid balance to sustainable weight loss, better sleep, and mood-boosting habits — Lori shares practical, real-world strategies for living a well-balanced, energized life.

In this episode, we sit down with Laura Mello, former president of the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary and current Regional Major Gift Officer for Rotary International. Laura shares her 15+ year journey with Rotary—how it began with networking, but grew into a lifelong commitment to service, community, and global impact. From building connections in San Diego to contributing to Rotary’s worldwide initiatives, Laura reflects on the power of “good people wanting to do good in the world.

In this episode of The San Diego Edit, host Adrienne Holmes welcomes a very special guest — her sister-in-law, fitness entrepreneur Rachel Holmes — for an international conversation on fitness trends. Fresh from a poolside chat, they dive into the rise of Pilates in the UK and how it compares to the San Diego scene. Rachel shares insights into the explosive growth of reformer Pilates studios across the UK, the influence of social media on fitness culture, and how a new generation is embracing movement.