Holly Hoffman, author and former “Survivor” reality show competitor, speaks during Filling Your Cup, a fundraising event for Opening Doors held at Hotel Julien Dubuque on June 27. PHOTO CREDIT: Erik Hogstrom

Holly Hoffman, author and former “Survivor” reality show competitor, speaks during Filling Your Cup, a fundraising event for Opening Doors held Thursday at Hotel Julien Dubuque. PHOTO CREDIT: Erik Hogstrom

Hoffman spoke about what the experience of filming “Survivor” taught her and how she discoverd an untapped well of self-confidence. PHOTO CREDIT: Erik Hogstrom