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Be Powerful with Liz & Lee183. Your Wellness Wake-Up Call | Our Health Tips for Busy High PerformersWe’re halfway through the year - how’s your energy? How’s your burnout? Whether you’re running a company or running after your kids, today’s episode is for anyone performing at a high level and trying to hold it all together. We’re talking about what true wellness looks like when your schedule is packed, your sleep is low, and the pressure is high. From micro-movements to balance training, executive burnout to bedtime hacks, we share what actually works for building long-term strength and clarity. Because wellness isn’t just a workout - it’s how you...
2025-07-1026 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee182. Serendipity, Sushi & Success | What We Learned at Tribeca Film FestWe’ve been on the road - working, teaching, sweating (a lot), and soaking up every second of it. From coast to coast, we’ve had the honor of coaching high-performing, purpose-driven leaders and inspiring them to fuel their bodies well and train for longevity. But as always, they end up inspiring us just as much. This week, we’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look at a recent trip to New York, including a serendipitous moment that landed us at the Tribeca Film Festival to see a documentary about world-renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa. From not knowing who he...
2025-07-0321 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee181. How To Fuel Your Body For Power, Not PerfectionLiz once fueled with candy bars. Lee used to eat to fit a certain size. Today, we eat to feel powerful - and we’re sharing how you can too. In this episode, we dive into how our relationships with food have evolved over the years, from breaking up with sugar to embracing intentional meals that support strength, clarity, and energy. Whether you’re a grazer, a meticulous meal planner, or somewhere in between, we’ve got thoughts, tips, and real-life tools to help you nourish your body in a way that works for you. Resourc...
2025-06-2637 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee178. Designing a Life You Don't Need a Vacation FromHow do we create a life where vacation is a want and not a need? Today we’re going to figure out how to design a life that you don’t want to escape on a regular basis. Liz explains how her choices have led her to joie de vivre in her own life, and how expressing your truth in your choices will get you closer to a more authentic life. Lee discusses her passion for helping others and how those goals fulfill her sense of purpose. If you feel the need to get away more often than you’d like...
2025-06-0528 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee173. I Can’t Believe This Happened to Lee… | Winning Best Podcast, Lee’s Solo(ish) Trip to NYC, and Rapid Fire Q&AMay is a big month! Lee’s birthday is just around the corner (May 19th, mark your calendars!), and we’re celebrating an exciting win: we’ve officially been named Best Podcast in Charlotte by the BOB Awards! THANK YOU to all our listeners for your support—we love y’all. In this lighthearted episode, we’re catching up on recent adventures: traveling, running into Bobby Lee (yes, really), and making memories with our kids and grandkids. Liz shares a hilarious story from her days as a young basketball player (let’s just say the ref definitely...
2025-05-0146 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee172. Stop Giving Away Your Power | Self Assurance, Women’s Intuition, and Stepping Back Into Our PowerWhat does it really mean to stand in your power and show up as your most authentic self? Inspired by a recent convo with our producer, Liz shares her evolution from growing up in a Southern Baptist home to becoming someone who unapologetically challenges the patriarchy—just by being herself. We explore the difference between validation and self-assurance, how triggers can sneak into relationships, and the small, daily practices that help us reclaim our power. From morning mantras to social media boundaries, this episode is a reminder that you are enough—without needing permission, approval, or applause. Some...
2025-04-1737 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee171. Panic at the Costco | Charlotte Protest, Authenticity as Resistance, & Voting with Your DollarsAfter attending the “Hands Off!” protest in Charlotte, we came home with a renewed sense of purpose: that being our truest selves—two women in love, choosing joy, choosing kindness—is an act of revolution. In this episode, Liz opens up about softening into her feminine energy, what that’s meant for her growth, and shares an excerpt from her upcoming book exploring the necessity of balance, not dominance, in reshaping our society. Plus, we recount how our well-intentioned Costco adventure turned into an overstimulating nightmare. It was worth it to vote with our dollars! Links mentioned: Sa...
2025-04-1040 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee169. Let’s Put the FUN Back in Fitness | Spring Clean Your Life Pt. 2Today we’re diving into how Hilliard Studio Method prioritizes fun in fitness—because if you’re not enjoying it, you won’t stick with it. Liz shares how she designed Hilliard Studio Method as a constantly evolving challenge that keeps workouts engaging so the time flies by. Plus, we’ll explore the mental and physical benefits of daily movement, from strength training to walking with weighted vests. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just getting started, we’ve got practical tips—including four exercises you can do at home—to help you build strength, boost endorphins, and create a positive cycle...
2025-03-2733 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee166. Aging & Expectations | Taking Up Space, Busting Myths, and Realizing Love is LogicWhen you imagine your 60s and 70s, do you picture yourself on the couch eating twinkies and watching TV for your final days? Well, Liz thought so too! Turns out, there’s so much more to do than we think. It’s not too late to start a new hobby, change your mind about your values, connect with new people, and so much more. You CAN teach an old dog new tricks. Let’s get curious about aging as a woman, bust some myths around expectations, and find excitement in what’s to come! Some key takeaw...
2025-03-0634 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee165. The Truth About Cardio | Do These Moves to Improve Your Cardiovascular Health and Decrease StressCardio is essential for heart health, but do we really need high-impact workouts like running to get the benefits? In this episode, we break down common misconceptions about cardiovascular fitness and share how the Hilliard Studio Method prioritizes heart health without running or intense impact. We also discuss the importance of understanding cortisol levels, how to choose workouts that support your overall well-being, and why movement should be fun and sustainable. Tune in to learn four low-impact exercises that will get your heart pumping—without the stress! Links mentioned: Join us for an HSM...
2025-02-2734 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee163. What It’s Really Like Working With Your Partner | The Juicy Details of Our Working RelationshipWorking with your partner can be really challenging, but we started out as colleagues before we became a couple, so it feels very second nature to us! In this episode, we share how we balance life and work together, our boundaries around affection at work, and how we think gender impacts our working relationship. Some key takeaways from this episode include: There aren’t a ton of boundaries that we have to differentiate work “us” from life “us,” but one of them is limiting our physical affection with each other while we’re in the studio...
2025-02-1334 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee161. A Free Man in Paris | Learning French and Seizing the DayWe just got back from a whirlwind trip to Paris, France to celebrate Liz’s 71st birthday! In this episode, we’re sharing all of our favorite restaurants, destinations, and experiences, and the unexpected moments along the way that made this trip so memorable. We discuss the importance of travel for putting everyday life into perspective, the ups and downs of learning a new language, and so much more! MUD/WTR is a coffee alternative consisting of 100% organic cacao, ayurvedic herbs and functional mushrooms. With just a fraction of caffeine found in coffee, you get energ...
2025-01-3033 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee160. This Testimonial Really Got to Us… | Benefits of Pilates and Hilliard Studio Method & the Mind-Body ConnectionOne of our new clients left us such a deeply meaningful testimonial that we had to share with you all on the podcast! We’re so grateful for our community at HSM and want to explain how symbiotic the relationship between trainers and students are– you guys make our world go round. So, we’re celebrating Liz’s birthday month by discussing the power of pilates and Hilliard Studio Method, one of our deepest passions! We’ll chat about aging and how we have learned how to take care of our bodies with the mind-body connection we’ve curated at HSM. Than...
2025-01-1633 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee159. Year of the Snake | Justice for Eve and Turning Pain into PurposeHappy New Year, y’all! This episode kicks off the Chinese Year of the Snake with a dive into snake lore, exploring why these misunderstood creatures deserve some love—even in the Bible. From there, we share our thoughts on stepping into the first year of Trump’s presidency. While our perspectives may slightly differ, we both agree on one thing: the importance of unity. Join us as we discuss fostering empathy, compassion, and understanding to bridge the divide. Here’s to a happy and healthy new year! MUD/WTR is a coffee alternative consisting of 100% o...
2025-01-0935 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee{Best of 2024} Redistribute Your F*cks | Dr. Liz Moran on Perimenopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Raising Teen Girls & MoreOver the next few weeks, we'll be replaying our top episodes of 2024 while we spend time with our friends and family over the holidays! AKA the episodes you guys streamed the most! Thank you so much for your support of the podcast in 2024 - we hope you have an amazing holiday surrounded by loved ones, peaceful moments, and memories in the making. Cheers! This Spring at Hilliard Studio Method, we hosted a live Q&A with Dr. Liz Moran on all things hormone health. It was so popular that we knew we had to bring he...
2024-12-261h 02Be Powerful with Liz & Lee158. Reflecting on 2024 | Highs, Lows, and Holding Gratitude Through It AllWhat a year it’s been; thank you all for joining us! Today we’re taking a look back on 2024 and ranking our highs and lows. It can be easy to first remember the challenges, and that’s certainly how we start out in this episode, ooof! However, as we continued to reflect and discuss all the many things we got to experience, we are truly grateful for what the year brought from art to travel, the power of community and everything in between. We also let you in on some plans we have for the new year, including a book...
2024-12-1233 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee154. Election Survival Guide | Coping with Anxiety and Focusing on What You Can ControlHappy Halloween, y’all! Is there anything scarier than an election season where so much is at stake and the divisiveness is the worst it’s ever been? Yikes! In this episode, we’re sharing how anxiety has been showing up for us, how we’re taking steps to curb that anxiety, and what we’re going to do after the election… regardless of the outcome. MUD/WTR is a coffee alternative consisting of 100% organic cacao, ayurvedic herbs and functional mushrooms. With just a fraction of caffeine found in coffee, you get energy, focus and immune support...
2024-10-3127 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee153. Menopause Awareness Month | Lee’s Perimenopause Journey, Strength and Nutrition for Menopause, and MorePerimenopause and menopause can be such a cluster mentally and physically. From mood swings to weight fluctuations to hot flashes, you quickly feel out of control of your body. In this episode, Lee shares her own perimenopause struggles while Liz shares what helped her through menopause. Plus, we share the biggest things you can do to support your overall health during this time that will serve you well as you age. MUD/WTR is a coffee alternative consisting of 100% organic cacao, ayurvedic herbs and functional mushrooms. With just a fraction of caffeine found in coffee, y...
2024-10-2430 minBe Powerful with Liz & LeeEarly Voting Starts Today in NC | Be Powerful and VOTE!Early voting begins TODAY, October 17th, in North Carolina, so make your voice heard and VOTE! Early voting deadlines & locations in NC: In-person early voting ends at 3 PM on Saturday, November 2nd Absentee voter instructions Special Voting Guidelines for voters impacted by Helene Early voting deadlines & locations in SC: Begins Monday, October 21st and ends Saturday, November 2nd Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you’re ready to get in inc...
2024-10-1703 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee151. Dealing with Divorce | Feelings of Disappointment and Failure, Telling Your Kids, and What We Wish We KnewGoing through a divorce is extremely challenging and can bring up so many complex feelings like disappointment, anxiety, and freedom. In this episode, we’re reflecting on our own experiences going through divorce, the feelings we experienced, how we coped with that season, talking to our kids about divorce, and what was waiting for us on the other side of it all. MUD/WTR is a coffee alternative consisting of 100% organic cacao, ayurvedic herbs and functional mushrooms. With just a fraction of caffeine found in coffee, you get energy, focus and immune support without the cra...
2024-10-1035 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee146. We’re Back! | France Travel Recap, Selfies with Joan Collins, When the Rental Car Clutch Breaks, and What's Next for Be PowerfulWe are so excited to be back on the podcast this week! We had an incredible summer traveling through France, spending much needed and cherished time with friends and family, and just taking a break from creating content (except for Liz’s reels on Instagram, of course!). In this episode, we’re sharing a recap of our travel adventures, reflections from our downtime, and what’s next for us this fall. MUD/WTR is a coffee alternative consisting of 100% organic cacao, ayurvedic herbs and functional mushrooms. With just a fraction of caffeine found in coffee, you get...
2024-09-0540 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee140. Redistribute Your F*cks | Dr. Liz Moran on Perimenopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Raising Teen Girls & MoreThis Spring at Hilliard Studio Method, we hosted a live Q&A with Dr. Liz Moran on all things hormone health. It was so popular that we knew we had to bring her on the podcast! In this episode, Dr. Moran - an OB/GYN and the owner of Premier Gynecology & Wellness - shares her perspective on how hormones change as we age, the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy for menopause, breast cancer, and so much more. A native Charlottean, Dr. Moran graduated from Charlotte Country Day School, pursued her undergraduate studies at D...
2024-05-021h 02Be Powerful with Liz & Lee136. Favorite Movies, Late-Night Adventures, and More Hilarious Stories We’ve Never Told Before | ReplayThis episode is a fun one! We’re going to share our favorite classic and new movies, why movies need more heart, some of our drunken adventures and more hilarious stories we’ve never shared on the podcast before! If you need some levity this week, this is the perfect episode for you! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We can’t wait to hear from you! Sakara...
2024-03-2841 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee134. Being Bold In Your Beliefs, Handling the Hecklers In Your Life, and Liz’s Oscars Acceptance SpeechWhen it comes to your life and your beliefs, do you express them boldly or quietly? In this episode, we’re sharing why we’re unapologetically bold in expressing our political beliefs… and why you should be, too. We were also inspired by the acceptance speeches for the Academy Awards this past weekend, so we’re reflecting on what would be in our big acceptance speeches and whether we still have time to be EGOT winners. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something...
2024-03-1439 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee133. Democracy and What’s at Stake in the 2024 Election | Channeling Tina TurnerWe all know how important it is to vote, but this year is more important than ever. In this episode, Liz shares her perspective of watching women’s rights be rolled back after surviving a pre-Roe era. On a lighter note, she shares her experience modeling Tina Turner’s dress, and Lee reminds Liz that she is Fabulous, Fierce, and Powerful. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We can’t wait to he...
2024-03-0735 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee132. We All Need Therapy | Marriage Counseling, Finding a Therapist, and Our Lessons LearnedLee recently started going to therapy, and that inspired us to share our experiences with going to therapy. We are huge proponents of talk therapy, and it has been a very beneficial tool for us to grow and reflect in our lives. In this episode, we talk about Liz’s hilarious marriage counseling experience, why finding the right therapist is so important, and how exploring your self-esteem and awareness in therapy impacts all areas of your life. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the sho...
2024-02-2930 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee129. Year of the Dragon | Black History Month, First Crushes, and Valentine’s PlansStarting this weekend, it’s the year of the dragon! In this episode, Liz shares the lore of the dragon in the HSM logo, the importance of Black History Month, and their plans for this Valentine’s Day. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We can’t wait to hear from you! Step up your sleep game with Baloo, the leading name in luxury weighted blankets that are ec...
2024-02-0833 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee128. Our Madrid Travel Recap | Favorite Spots, Celebrity Encounters, and Liz’s Philosophy on BirthdaysWe are back after an incredible trip to Madrid, Spain to celebrate Liz’s 70th birthday! In this episode, we’re sharing stories about our favorite restaurants, luggage mishaps, a surprise celebrity encounter, and why birthdays are always worth celebrating. For all the links to our favorite eats, attractions, and stays in Spain, check out Liz’s blog post! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We can’t wait to hear from y...
2024-02-0140 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee127. The Spirit of Liz the Whiz | Stories & Lessons Learned Over the Last (Almost!) 70 YearsThe big day is almost here… Liz is about to celebrate her 70th birthday! In this episode, Lee is interviewing Liz on the stories that have shaped her over the last seven decades, from her childhood, to her first love, to becoming a mother on her own terms. No matter what you’re going through right now, you will feel inspired and uplifted - grab your tissues! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d...
2024-01-181h 01Be Powerful with Liz & Lee{Best of 2023} Details of Our Story We’ve Never Shared Before | Liz’s Huffpost Twitter Spaces Interview with Noah MichelsonHere it is: our most downloaded episode of 2023! After Liz’s viral Huffington Post article was published in 2022, she sat down for a Twitter Spaces interview with their Head of HuffPost Personal, who was not afraid to ask some tough questions about details we’ve never shared before. We will be back next week with brand new episodes! We’ve shared our love story many times before, but there are some details we’ve never covered. That might be because people were too scared to ask us, but Noah Michelson from Huffington Post was not. In Liz’s...
2024-01-0436 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee{Best of 2023} Make This Year Your Most Courageous One YetThis week, we’re sharing our #2 most downloaded episode of the year, where we talked about how to audit the past year, evaluate what you want to leave behind vs. what you want to bring into the new year, and how to have the courage to go after your biggest goals. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We can’t wait to hear from you! Step up your s...
2023-12-2832 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee{Best of 2023} That’s Called Expansion | Letting Go of Expectations & Getting Better with AgeOver the next few weeks, we’re counting down the top episodes of 2023! This week is our #3 most downloaded episode of the year, where we share how HSM is expanding, and how we’re expanding personally as well. Liz’s recent filming for a news segment sparked a lot of discussions in this week’s episode! As you know, Hilliard Studio Method is expanding into multiple cities this year, but there’s also a lot of internal expansion happening as well. In this episode, Liz and Lee share their thoughts on how being more authentic gets easier...
2023-12-2131 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee124. Lee’s Side of the Story | Wedding Plans, Working With Your Partner, and Owning Your DifferencesLiz recently got a comment on her blog asking “what about Lee’s side of the story?” And even though Lee has shared a lot on the podcast, it inspired Liz to interview Lee about what it’s really like to be in partnership with Liz. From romance to wedding plans to working together in the business, Lee is sharing her full perspective in this episode! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We...
2023-12-0734 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee123. Sexy Santa, Starting an OnlyFans, and TikTok Viral SkincareIt’s a happy - and sexy! - holiday season, y’all! In this hilarious festive episode, we chat about the obsession with TikTok skincare, Liz’s feet fans on social media, and why you and your partner should prioritize more sexy time. How’s that for a Christmas gift? Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We can’t wait to hear from you! Sakara offers sleek and scie...
2023-11-3038 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee122. Leaning Into the Light | What We’re Grateful For, Family Feuds, and the Westminster Dog ShowHappy Thanksgiving!! Whether you’re listening to us during your Turkey Trot, or in a dark room hiding from your family, we’re so grateful you’re here! In this fun and lighthearted episode, we’re sharing what we’re thankful for, reflecting on the past few years, and how to handle any family feuds this holiday season. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We can’t wait to hear from you!
2023-11-2319 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee121. Liz Shares Her Soul-Bearing Writing About Love, and Acceptance, and True AuthenticityIn the last few weeks, Liz has been pouring her heart into a new blog - and hopefully someday, a new book! - where she shares her biggest life lessons, advice to readers, and open letters. In this episode, she’s reading two of her blog posts out loud to Lee and to you, and chatting with Lee about her reactions to them. Grab your tissues - this is an emotional and uplifting episode! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that res...
2023-11-1623 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee116. Is Liz The Next Golden Bachelorette? Reacting to The Golden Bachelor PremiereLast week, we watched the first episode of The Golden Bachelor, and Liz was… not super impressed to say the least (ha!). In this episode, we’re recapping our honest thoughts on the bachelor franchise, what we think of the Golden Bachelor himself, and Liz’s new dream of being the Golden Bachelorette. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We can’t wait to hear from you! Sakara of...
2023-10-1235 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee115. Favorite Movies, Late-Night Adventures, and More Hilarious Stories We’ve Never Told BeforeThis episode is a fun one! We’re going to share our favorite classic and new movies, why movies need more heart (once the SAG-AFTRA strike ends, that is!), some of our drunken adventures and more hilarious stories we’ve never shared on the podcast before! If you need some levity this week, this is the perfect episode for you! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We can’t wait to hear f...
2023-10-0541 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee112. Behind the Scenes of Our Engagement | How Liz Surprised Lee, Our Philosophy on Marriage, and More!In case you haven’t heard the news… we’re engaged!! We got engaged on live TV last week on the Tamron Hall Show, and in this episode we’re sharing the behind the scenes of what led up to Liz proposing, how she surprised Lee, and our biggest philosophies that we’re bringing into this marriage. Our friends at No Shade Spray Tan are keeping us glowy and tan all year long! Use code HSM10 for $10 off your salon spray tan at their SouthPark or Birkdale salon locations! Save the Date! On Oct...
2023-09-1435 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee111. We Got ENGAGED on the Tamron Hall Show!!Our love story has been a big part of us stepping into our most authentic selves, and we are thrilled to share this next chapter with you: we’re getting married!!! In this shortie episode, we are sharing the clip from the Tamron Hall Show where we got engaged on live television! You can click here to watch the video version on the Tamron Hall Show YouTube channel! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, wha...
2023-09-0704 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee110. Liz’s High School Horror Story + Setting Your Inner Self FreeWe love talking about authenticity around here, and in this episode we’re talking about how we’ve learned to let our inner selves free after a friend commented how badass Lee is these days (we couldn’t agree more!). Plus, we start this one off with a bang with Liz’s high school horror story that’s equal parts horrifying and hilarious! Our friends at No Shade Spray Tan are keeping us glowy and tan all year long! Use code HSM10 for $10 off your salon spray tan at their SouthPark or Birkdale salon locations! ...
2023-08-3139 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee108. Live Long & Prosper | Fitness, Mindset, Hormone Health, Community, and More Things to Help You Age WellLiz just went on a fun girls trip with her granddaughter, and we got so many messages from our community about how amazing their relationship is! In this episode, we’re reflecting on everything Liz has done to keep her health strong enough to keep up with her grandkids, and why you need to prepare for the changes that come with age while you’re still young - though it’s never too late to get your health in order! Our friends at No Shade Spray Tan are keeping us glowy and tan all year long! U...
2023-08-1739 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee107. Exploding Glass, Celebrating Our Differences, and Taking Small Steps to Make ProgressWe are kicking off this podcast by explaining Lee’s IG stories last week of shattered glass in our bathroom, plus some more hilarious stories and updates. Then, we dive into how Liz and Lee are different from each other, how we’ve dealt with the hate and negativity sent our way. Plus, we debunk some misconceptions about Hilliard Studio Method. Our friends at No Shade Spray Tan are keeping us glowy and tan all year long! Use code HSM10 for $10 off your salon spray tan at their SouthPark or Birkdale salon locations!
2023-08-1040 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee104. Our European Adventure | London Pride, Fave Restaurants and Shows, Food Poisoning, and More!We are back from our adventure abroad, and we cannot wait to tell you all about it! In this episode, we’re recapping our favorite hotels, restaurants, shows, and other experiences you need to put on your itinerary. But we also have SO many hilarious stories including when Lee got food poisoning in front of a group of strangers in France. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We can’t wait to...
2023-07-2055 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee103. What Your Life Could Look Like If You Ditched Being a Perfectionist with Erin McDermott | REPLAYWe are currently living our best life on our European adventure, so this week we are bringing back this incredible interview with Erin McDermott! We’ll be back soon with new content and a recap of our trip! Is perfectionism holding you back? You might not think so at first, but so much of our headspace can be consumed by what others think of us, and the fears of others can seep into our own thoughts. But what if you were unapologetically fearless? Erin McDermott, the Owner & Designer of Erin McDermott Jewelry in Charlotte, is on...
2023-07-1346 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee102. Recapping the Eras Tour Experience, Our Rules for Traveling Together, and Our Upcoming GetawayIt’s peak travel season, and if you’re reading this the week this episode comes out, we are currently adventuring abroad! In this episode, we’re recapping Lee’s Eras Tour trip with her daughter and Liz’s daughter & granddaughter, plus our top rules for a fun travel experience and our upcoming summer plans! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We can’t wait to hear from you! Sak...
2023-06-2930 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee101. Reacting to Our YouTube Comments | Hate About Our Sexuality, Love for Our Personal Stories, and MoreThis week’s episode is a spicy one! We are reacting to our YouTube comments, and while some of them are so kind and affirming, others are… not so kind! We are channeling all of Liz’s IDGAF energy to react and respond to these comments and share some stories and advice you haven’t heard from us before! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We can’t wait to hear from you...
2023-06-2239 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee100. Celebrating 100 Episodes! Reminiscing on Our Favorite Episodes, Podcast Growth, and Community of ListenersHappy 100th Episode-aversary (if you know, you know!) to Be Powerful podcast! We cannot believe we’re at 100 episodes and over 100,000 downloads, but here we are!! In this very special episode, we are reminiscing on our favorite moments from the show, the incredible feedback we’ve gotten from our listeners, and what’s next for the podcast! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We can’t wait to hear from you!
2023-06-1530 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee99. Who’s Your Hall Pass? Sharing Our Biggest Celebrity CrushesIf you could spend a day - or a night - with whatever celebrity you wanted outside of your relationship, who would it be? This is your hall pass, and in this episode, we’re sharing our own celebrity hall passes and the fascinating thing they have in common. This is a hilarious, girl talk style episode, and we hope you enjoy it! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We can’t...
2023-06-0826 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee98. Looking Fine in the Summertime | Skincare, Wellness, and Body Confidence TipsThere’s so much pressure to have a “summer body” this time of year, so in this episode we’re sharing health tips for looking and feeling great this summer, plus how to feel confident and strong in your skin now matter what your body looks like today. If you want to focus on some healthy skincare, wellness, and body confidence habits this summer, this is the episode for you! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episod...
2023-06-0137 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee96. Going Through Transitions… Processing Grief, Excitement, and Everything In BetweenTransitions are a natural part of life, and they can bring tons of joy and happy tears, but also some stress and grief as well. It’s perfectly normal to feel all these mixed emotions during transitions, and in this episode we’re unpacking some of the transitions we’ve gone through and how we’ve handled them in a way that honored all the feelings we experienced. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever...
2023-05-1839 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee95. Taking Control of Your Hormones As You Age | Libido, Menopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy, and More!Our health is so closely connected to our hormones, and our hormones change drastically as we age and go through transitions like puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. In this episode, we’re sharing our thoughts on hormones, including hormone replacement therapy, and how little research there is on women’s health. We hope we can share some insight and experience that will help you better advocate for your own hormonal health! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an ep...
2023-05-1136 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee91. Our Exact Workout Plans for Building Strength, Sculpting Muscles, and Looking Incredible | Hilliard Studio MethodAs the team behind Hilliard Studio Method, we get asked all the time how we stay in such great shape, and we’re big believers in the pilates approach we take in the studio. In this episode, we’re sharing more of the method that helps our clients build strength, burn fat, and look amazing! From walking to Hilliard Studio Method to weight lifting, we’re covering everything we do to stay in the best shape possible. Treat yourself to the gift of glow this month! Get a beautiful tan right in the comfort of your ho...
2023-04-1336 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee90. REPLAY | What Loving Another Woman Taught Us About Relationships and RomanceWe get asked this pretty often: what’s it like being in a same sex relationship with another woman? It’s totally fair for people to be curious, so today we decided to share our experiences as two women in a same sex relationship who are both brand new to it. In this episode, we reflect on what’s different in our current relationship vs. our heterosexual relationships, how communication leads to passion, and the roles we were able to release with each other. Plus, do we think our relationship is better because we’re both women, or because we’re us...
2023-04-0636 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee88. Rebellious Children Become Rebellious Adults… and That’s a Good ThingDid you know Liz has an incredible memory? She vividly remembers holding onto the bars of her crib and crying because she was being kept from the world she wanted to explore, and that need to be free and play has led her to achieve some amazing things in her life. In this episode, Liz and Lee are unpacking how freedom, play, and rebellion play a role in our childhoods, adulthood, parenthood, our careers, and more. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, s...
2023-03-2340 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee85. Liz’s Modeling Career, Bouncing Bad Checks, and More Stories From Memory LaneLet’s take a trip down memory lane, shall we? This week Liz is sharing some hilarious stories from her past, including touring as a model for Belk (then known as Belk Brothers), modeling with live zoo animals, bouncing a big check to the U.S. Treasury, and more! The key takeaway from this episode is that we all have memories to share with our families and friends, and it’s always fun to share them with your partner - and you guys! - for the first time. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePo...
2023-03-0234 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee83. Details of Our Story We’ve Never Shared Before | Liz’s Huffpost Twitter Spaces Interview with Noah MichelsonWe’ve shared our love story many times before, but there are some details we’ve never covered. That might be because people were too scared to ask us, but Noah Michelson from Huffington Post was not. In Liz’s Twitter Spaces interview with him last week, Noah asked about how Lee’s divorce and sexuality influenced our love story, Liz’s previous judgements about sexuality, and more details you’ve never heard before. Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an...
2023-02-1637 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee82. Vortexes and Valentines | Sedona Trip Recap, Feeling Different Energies, and Upcoming HSM EventsHappy Valentine's Week! In this episode, we are recapping Liz’s surprise birthday trip to Sedona, Arizona and all the balancing, healing energies we experienced there in the Sedona vortexes. We also share some of the upcoming events at HSM to help you love your body better. Plus, a hilarious story about Lee in Paris that you do not want to miss! P.S. Be sure to join us for our Date Night event at Hilliard Studio Method on February 9th at 6:30 PM! Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to...
2023-02-0940 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee81. What It’s Like to Become an Owner of Hilliard Studio Method | Introducing Lucy Noell Skelly of HSM Winston-Salem!Last year, we announced that Hilliard Studio Method is expanding to brand new cities through a Privileged License opportunity. Now, we are SO excited to introduce you to our newest HSM family member, Lucy Noell Skelly! Lucy’s transformation is so inspiring and a true testament to the HSM workouts and community. She went from being the “least athletic person” (her words, not ours!) to opening up her own location of HSM in Winston-Salem this Spring. This episode is all about her journey and the behind-the-scenes of opening your own HSM location. Leave us a voice memo at http...
2023-02-0234 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee80. That’s Called Expansion | Letting Go of Expectations, Getting Better with Age, and What’s New with HSMLiz’s recent filming for a news segment sparked a lot of discussions in this week’s episode! As you know, Hilliard Studio Method is expanding into multiple cities this year, but there’s also a lot of internal expansion happening as well. In this episode, Liz and Lee share their thoughts on how being more authentic gets easier with age, who they look up to as role models, and their favorite new “sex show” on HBO Max… you’re gonna have to listen to get the full story on that one. Sakara offers sleek and science-backed nutrition prod...
2023-01-2631 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee79. Make This Year Your Most Courageous One YetHappy New Year, listeners! We took a little break from the show to rest and prepare ourselves for an amazing year ahead, and we’re back and better than ever! In this episode, we’re sharing our tips for setting realistic goals, taking stock of what’s energizing you (and what’s depleting you), and how you can lean into courage more than ever in 2023. Some key takeaways on how to audit your life this January are: If you’re not sure what to work on next, write down what you’re spending your time on each day, and...
2023-01-1932 minBe Powerful with Liz & LeeWhat Loving Another Woman Taught Us About Relationships and RomanceWe get asked this pretty often: what’s it like being in a same sex relationship with another woman? It’s totally fair for people to be curious, so today we decided to share our experiences as two women in a same sex relationship who are both brand new to it. In this episode, we reflect on what’s different in our current relationship vs. our heterosexual relationships, how communication leads to passion, and the roles we were able to release with each other. Plus, do we think our relationship is better because we’re both women, or because we’re us...
2022-11-0334 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee73. Joie De Vivre: Embracing Life and Living Fully Through GriefThere are moments in life that knock you down so hard they challenge your entire identity. Losing a beloved parent is one of those moments. How do you navigate forward and embrace life when this happens? In this episode, Liz and Lee talk with Sarah Catherine Garvin about her decision to put her three businesses on hold to move to Paris for two months by herself after the passing of her father. Sarah, using her father as inspiration, once again found her joie de vivre - a French phrase for the enjoyment of life - and embraced the art o...
2022-10-2756 minBe Powerful with Liz & LeeWhat It Was Like to Get an Abortion Before Roe v. WadeWhat It Was Like to Get an Abortion Before Roe v. Wade In light of the Midterm elections, we’ve chosen to republish this episode from earlier this year. In case you missed it, Liz is courageously sharing her story of getting an abortion at age 17, in 1971, before Roe v. Wade was put into effect just two years later. As Liz says in the episode, this is a story of two strong women: a 17-year old with a bright future of impact and empowerment in front of her, and a strong mother that moved mountains to...
2022-10-2022 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee71. Snake Handling, World Peace and Expansion…Not Necessarily in That OrderThere is lots going on this season and it all shows up in this episode. We discuss a little bit of everything from studio news to supporting health and one another. Hilliard Studio Method is expanding into Winston-Salem and possibly several other cities as we continue to support and empower women and men. Health and gratitude reign large on our radar this month as we support breast cancer, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Liz’s grandson at #TeamCameronGray. We also weigh in on tequila and ranch water, grammar rules, and more, including a PSA on why people shou...
2022-10-1332 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee70. Messy, Raw, and Real: Digging into Divorce, Raising Teenagers, and RelationshipsEveryone is going through a lot these days and it takes courage to bring it to the surface and start to dig through it. Sometimes this untangling of thoughts and feelings is just what we need to find clarity and strength. In a departure from our usual episodes, Lee and I sit down to have an honest, hard conversation about the struggles of raising teenagers, navigating life as a single mom and finding acceptance in unconventional relationships. Tune in as we get vulnerable discussing fears, strong feelings, and shedding a few tears along the way. 3 Key takeaways fr...
2022-10-0631 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee69. We Were on the Tamron Hall Show! NYC RecapThis has truly been a whirlwind summer of travel and exciting changes for us, and last week was no exception as we flew to NYC to be on the Tamron Hall Show! In this episode, we’re sharing all the details of our experience in the city, from being on the show, to our run-in with a hilarious celebrity and our favorite spots in NYC. We’re also sharing our thoughts on the autumnal equinox and embracing the opportunity for balance after a super busy season. Resources mentioned: Watch our segment on the Tamron Hall S...
2022-09-2922 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee68. The Skinny on Anti-Aging: Feeling Fit and Feisty at Any Age!Our society is obsessed with staying young but we keep getting older. How does a modern badass woman handle that? Growing older can’t be stopped, but understanding our bodies using wisdom and strength is something that Liz (68 years young) has mastered. In this episode, Liz and Lee discuss the way Lee’s body is changing at 43 years young and what this means as she creeps closer to menopause. We cover everything from chin hairs to belly fat, why you need to let your vanity run a little wild, and how looking at yourself naked in front of the mirr...
2022-09-2245 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee67. Supperland Owners Jeff Tonidandel & Jamie Brown on Entrepreneurship and Running Top-Tier RestaurantsHave you ever wondered what goes into owning and operating some of the BEST restaurants in Charlotte? I’d say it’s our personal opinion that Supperland is the best, but Bon Appétit agrees, naming Supperland one of the “Best New Restaurants” of 2022! In this episode, we sat down with our friends and restaurateurs Jeff Tonidandel and Jamie Brown of the Tonidandel-Brown Restaurant Group, the minds behind Supperland, Haberdish, and more! We talked about entrepreneurship, how they got into the restaurant business, and their newest dining concept! Restaurants mentioned: Supperland Haberdish Ever Andalo Growlers Pourhouse Reigning D...
2022-09-1541 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee66. Liz Is Published in the Huffington Post! Why It’s Important to Tell Your StoryBig news!! Liz recently wrote an editorial piece for the Huffington Post, boldly titled “I Was Married to My Husband for 37 Years. Then I Fell In Love With My Best Friend.” While you’ve heard some of this story on the podcast, this article is even more vulnerable and detailed than what she’s shared on the show. In this episode, Liz reads an excerpt from the piece and dives into a discussion on why you should share your own truth with the people around you. Read Liz’s article in the Huffington Post here! Some key ta...
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Love on the Go#013 - An Unconventional Love Story with Liz Hilliard and Lee KennellyThis week, Laurie is excited to be chatting with Liz Hilliard and Lee Kennelly! Liz and Lee became friends when the two were previously married to other partners. Their bond grew and over time, they changed their lives and became life partners! Liz and Lee share how meeting each other led to living their authentic lives, and how you can do the same. Liz Hilliard is an author, motivational speaker, personal & group trainer, and owner &creator of Hilliard Studio Method (HSM) – an internationally-renowned, core-centric,Pilates-based workout that uses...
2022-09-0742 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee65. How to Stay Informed Without Losing Your MindClimate change. Social injustice. Human rights. Every day we hear more and more news that paints a bleak picture of our futures. We know it’s important to stay informed about what’s going on in the world while staying on top of our busy personal lives, but how do we do this responsibly without harming our mental health? In this episode, we’re sharing how we balance watching and processing the news without letting it consume us entirely. Resources mentioned: Julia Ainsley - Journalist for MSNBC Andrea Mitchell - Correspondent for MSNBC David Muir - Anchor...
2022-09-0131 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee64. Discovering Yourself & What You Truly Want Out of LifeThis week we’re back with a brand new, laid back episode piggybacking off last week’s replay of “Living Out Loud.” This week we’re talking about loving out loud. Loving yourself, loving the people you surround yourself with, and how you can discover who you are and who you want to be. Plus, what we’re currently reading and watching! Some key takeaways from this week’s episode: Try this journaling exercise: write down the three words that you want to describe you and how you show up for yourself and others every day. Then ask yours...
2022-08-2531 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee63. Why We’re So Open About Our Relationship | Living Out LoudWe are throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes of the podcast, Living Out Loud, originally released in February 2021 but more relevant than ever! We're often led to believe we need to live smaller than who we really are, to fall in line, not "make waves," "ruffle feathers" and on and on. But when we try to fit in, we can sometimes sacrifice the unique beauty and purpose of why we are here. Authenticity isn't perfection. It's messy and scary and may fill us with fear, insecurity and vulnerability. When we pay attention...
2022-08-1828 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee62. Hilliard Studio Method Is Expanding! How We’re Planning to Grow Our Community All Around the WorldIt’s been a while since we’ve talked in depth about Hilliard Studio Method on the podcast, but we have the most exciting update: we’re expanding!! The pandemic tested our resilience, but we continued showing up for our community, and our community showed up for us. Now, we want to bring that exhilarating, supportive, and transformative in-person experience to more people while providing an amazing business opportunity to entrepreneurs everywhere. In this episode, we’re covering all the behind-the-scenes info and intentions that are going into this new endeavor for HSM! Some key takeaways from this epis...
2022-08-1125 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee61. The Truth About Getting Cosmetic Work Done With Dr. Guarav Bharti, MD, FACSWe're so happy to have our friend and fellow wellness expert on the show today! That's right, plastic surgeon Dr. Guarav Bharti, MD, FACS, joins us to discuss his perspective on the intersection of healthy living and plastic surgery. In this episode we want to remove the taboo of cosmetic surgery even further and have Dr. Bharti answer common questions about when someone might want to pursue it, why it's not a replacement for investing in yourself through healthy habits, and how to find a good plastic surgeon. Dr. Gaurav Bharti MD, FACS is a board certified p...
2022-08-0451 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee60. Growing Up Gay in the South with Philips WoodIf you’re listening to this interview on your podcast app of choice, you need to hop over to our YouTube channel to watch the animated, entertaining delight that is Philips Wood! Philips is one of our dear friends, and in this episode he’s sharing his experience and opinions as a gay man growing up in the South. Plus, his favorite movies of the summer, refreshing cocktail ideas, and living in New Orleans. Follow Philips over on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/philipswood/?hl=en! Some key takeaways from our amazing conversation with Philip...
2022-07-2853 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee59. Let’s Take the Stigma Out of Talking About SexThis episode took a few tries to get just right… kind of like learning how to have great sex! In this episode, we’re going there! We have some key points about learning your body, ditching the shame and guilt around enjoying sex, and talking openly about sex with our partners, friends, and kids. That’s right, our kids deserve a safe space to talk about their bodies and learn about safe sex from the people who love them most. We hope this episode empowers you to start the conversation. Some key takeaways from this episode are: We...
2022-07-2136 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee58. The Stories That Shape UsDo you ever think about how much our stories shape who we are? From the fun interactions we had in Italy to how Liz’s dad modeled what a strong partner looked like, in this episode we’re sharing the stories that have shaped us in childhood and adulthood and why it’s so important for you to share your own stories. Oh, and we do have an in-depth discussion about how Tom Cruise has still got it. If you haven’t seen Top Gun: Maverick, that’s a story worth watching too! Resources mentioned: Sea View Inn a...
2022-07-1443 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee57. Ciao From Italy! A Recap of Our Italian Adventure So FarWe are almost to the end of our adventure in Italy and wanted to share all the amazing experiences we’ve had and lessons learned so far! From our favorite places we’ve stayed to our favorite excursions, this is a casual chit chat to hopefully inspire your future travel plans. We’ve linked some of our favorite spots below! Resources mentioned: Lucy Williams, our travel agent Villa Cora in Florence Colle Bereto Vineyard Some key lessons from our trip so far: When you’re traveling (and always, really) treat people well and be of service...
2022-07-0718 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee56. What It Was Like to Get an Abortion Before Roe v. WadeIn light of Roe v. Wade being overturned on June 24th, we decided to record this episode. Liz is sharing her story of getting an abortion at age 17, in 1971, before Roe v. Wade was put into effect just two years later. As Liz says in the episode, this is a story of two strong women: a 17-year old with a bright future of impact and empowerment in front of her, and a strong mother that moved mountains to secure that future for her. Some things you’ll hear in this episode: Liz’s brave and vulnerable story...
2022-06-3022 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee55. How We’re Finding Mindfulness, Adventure, and Wonder This SummerIt feels like summertime! We are sweating through this heat wave and counting down the days until our two-week trip to Italy! In this episode, we’re sharing all the ways we’re looking to find and add more mindfulness, adventure, and child-like wonder to our summer. Whether you’re going on a luxury trip abroad or spending the summer at home, there are so many ways to find adventure wherever you are! Some key takeaways on getting the most out of this summer: Indulge in whatever you want to indulge in while you’re on vacation...
2022-06-2340 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee54. Self Acceptance, Aging, Coming Out, and What It Truly Means to Be Powerful | LIVE EpisodeThis week, we hosted our first ever LIVE in-person podcast recording at the studio! We had such an amazing group of women in the audience that shared their stories, questions, and lessons learned. We chatted about everything from the Be Powerful motto and when Liz realized it was a rallying cry, fears of aging and everything we’ve gained from getting older, and details of our coming out journeys that we’ve never shared before… until now. Some key takeaways from our first ever LIVE episode: We share A LOT about what “Be Powerful” means to us, and ou...
2022-06-1655 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee53. Putting Love, Joy, and Patience Out Into the World, Even When It Feels Really HeavyWe got a ton of feedback on last week’s episode, which was definitely more of a heavy hitter (though hopefully we still made you smile at some points!). This week, we’re mentally preparing for vacation and discussing what we think is within our power to control when the world gets heavy. We truly believe if you put love, joy, and some patience out into the world, it can create an amazing ripple effect that creates a whole lot of good. Some key takeaways from today’s episode: You are much smarter and more capable than y...
2022-06-0940 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee52. Fired Up About Freedom: Our Opinions on Gun Control, Abortion, and Voting In the 2022 ElectionJust when you thought the topics we cover couldn’t get more controversial… here we are! After the elementary school shooting in Texas last week, we had to record something about our thoughts around all the freedoms being challenged in the U.S. over the last few months. It’s been a dark week, but after processing it we feel fired up and ready to share our feelings on abortion, gun control, racism, and voting. Buckle up! Call for guests!: We are looking for a couple of guests for the podcast in the next few weeks...
2022-06-0230 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee51. What Your Life Could Look Like If You Ditched Being a Perfectionist with Erin McDermottIs perfectionism holding you back? You might not think so at first, but so much of our headspace can be consumed by what others think of us, and the fears of others can seep into our own thoughts. But what if you were unapologetically fearless? Erin McDermott, the Owner & Designer of Erin McDermott Jewelry in Charlotte, is on the podcast this week to share her fearless and free upbringing that inspired her creativity and spirit to do incredible work and live a full life. Follow her advice and your life could feel just as free! Connect with Er...
2022-05-2646 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee50. The One Thing Liz Feels Shame About In Her Coming Out Story | Accepting People Who Live In Shades of GrayWe are often raised to look at things as black or white, meaning we can put a clear and comfortable label on what we do, who we love, and how we live. But what if your love - or anything you do - isn’t black or white, but shades of gray (no, not that shades of gray, just somewhere in the middle of black of white)? In this episode, we’re sharing more of our coming out journey and how challenging it was to define our relationship to our loved ones when we finally accepted that our love was...
2022-05-1947 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee49. Quit Forcing It and Let Your Authenticity Flow with Windy O’ConnorSo many of us are out here forcing it. We’re comparing ourselves to others, presenting a certain way on social media that isn’t true to reality, and avoiding creativity because we know it won’t be perfect on the first shot. In this episode, we’re interviewing our great friend, artist, and entrepreneur Windy O’Connor on how to let that shit go so your authenticity can flow. We talk about how to quit forcing it when it comes to art, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and so much more! Shop Windy O’Connor Instagram Windy’s Personal Inst...
2022-05-1249 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee48. Lee Has Been Hiding Her True Self, Have You?Our self-expression can be impacted in so many ways, from how we’re raised to the groups we spend time with. In this episode, we’re exploring all the different ways we express ourselves, including Lee’s transformation from Pollyanna princess to sexy sequin queen, and Liz’s ability to speak her mind on a dime (Lee could never!). If you’ve been hiding your true self from the world, this episode is for you! Resources mentioned: House of Jade Sky Jaclyn at Salon 8 Some key takeaways on self-expression are: Fashion is an expression of who you...
2022-05-0542 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee47. Should We Get Married? Our Thoughts on Marriage, Commitment, and Celebrating LovePeople constantly ask us, “So… are y’all getting married?” And the short answer is, mind your business. Just kidding! We’re open books here. Honestly, we’re not sure yet! Marriage shouldn’t be taken lightly, and we have a lot of thoughts on how society views marriage as the biggest way to “legitimize” your relationship. In this episode, we’re diving into the topic of our relationship and how we feel about this next possible step, what commitment means to us, and how much we LOVE celebrating all of life’s beautiful moments… marriage included. Resources mentioned...
2022-04-2840 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee46. How We Define Spirituality In & Out of the ChurchHave you ever thought about how you define spirituality? Maybe you’re a part of a church or religion to seek it out, or maybe you define spirituality as any time you’re fully present in your body and observing the world around you. In this episode, we’re diving into all the places where we’ve found spirituality, how you can grow stronger in your faith (no matter what it is), and why community is such an important part of spirituality. Resources mentioned: Barefoot on Sacred Ground by Gloria Karpinski Some key takeaways from us on spi...
2022-04-2137 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee45. Getting Curious as Adults About Our Beliefs, Feelings, and RoutinesWe’re super inspired by the themes of rebirth that happen this time of year. From the trees blooming again, to spring cleaning around our homes, to Easter traditions, there’s a lot of rebirth around us! Have you thought about the things in your life that could use some new life? Maybe you’re questioning some of your beliefs, or want to shake up your daily routines. In this episode, we’re talking about getting curious about all the aspects of our lives, and how to instill and support that curiosity in your children so they feel safe to explo...
2022-04-1440 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee44. Thriving Through Change & Introducing the Be Powerful PodcastWelcome to Be Powerful with Liz & Lee! Making a big change and claiming something different for your life can be scary, vulnerable, and just plain tough. Trust us, we know! From starting Hilliard Studio Method to falling in love with each other to pushing ourselves in a workout, we’ve made lots of changes in pursuit of incredible joy and fulfillment. In this episode, we’re sharing how you can embrace change and hold space for yourself to thrive through it. A few powerful reminders to help you thrive through change: Find things to keep you groun...
2022-04-0739 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee36. Liz from A to Z: a Proust QuestionnaireLee is flipping the script on Liz with a fun and insightful questionnaire and nothing is left on the table! How can we really find peace within? Are we helping others or actually being selfish? What does Liz find most appealing in men? Does Liz have a prized possession? Hint: she does! Enjoy and thank you for rating and reviewing! xoxo Liz & Lee
2021-08-1740 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee22. About Liz HilliardIn today's episode of Hilliard Studio Podcast, I (HSM Founder and Owner Liz Hilliard) will be telling my personal story because I feel our stories as women are important. I hope you’ll listen, reflect and if need be write or say your own story. We all have one and in the telling of our story we find our truth, our voice and our power. This is the first in a three part series where Lee and I share our stories culminating in the story of us together. I hope you’ll subscribe, rate and review...
2020-11-2448 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee12. Lee and Liz's Value of SportsLiz and Lee take a romp through childhood sports, play and expectations in the light of postponed sports during Covid 19 and how movement, play and team sports shaped who they are today. Remember to sign up for streaming workout classes via Zoom at hilliardstudiomethod.com.
2020-06-1621 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee10. Phase Two HSM Updates, Art & Creativity, Plus a Five Minute Lunge WorkoutPhase Two Pivot, Keep on Dancing! As North Carolina moves into Phase Two of the reopening process, Liz Hilliard and Lee Kennelly give you the latest update on Hilliard Studio Method, including when in-person classes might resume (and where!) and how you can stream workouts online in the meantime. Plus, Lee and Liz talk about how the arts and creativity have helped them adjust during quarantine. Finally, get up out of your seat as Lee and Liz lead you through a quick and refreshing five minute lunge workout. Take 20% off all apparel at hilliardstudiomethod.com...
2020-05-2730 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee4. Pink Moon Thoughts With Lee and LizDuring the recent pink moon, hosts Lee Kennelly and Liz Hilliard discussed a wide range of topics as we continue through quarantine. And just like always, the conversation get real! In today's episode of Hilliard Studio Podcast, the ladies talk about the inspiration of the dragon in the HSM logo, Liz's thoughts on applying for the PPP loan, astrological signs (guess who's a Taurus and who's a Aquarius?), and how the two of them approach the gap in their age. Remember to take 10% off your order of any retail item at hilliardstudiomethod.com by using...
2020-04-1329 minBe Powerful with Liz & Lee2. Tuesday Night Q&A with Liz and LeeWe are absolutely blown away at the response we got to the launch of Hilliard Studio Podcast. To celebrate, we figured why not release another episode? Tune into today's episode for a quick Q&A with hosts Liz Hilliard and Lee Kennelly. Need to keep the HSM flow going despite being stuck at home? Sign up for our online streaming classes, live now at hilliardstudiomethod.com! Click this link to get a special rate (just $19 per month) as our thank you for tuning into the podcast: https://stream.hilliardstudiomethod.com/orders/customer_info?o=21606
2020-04-0116 minBe Powerful with Liz & LeeWelcome to Hilliard Studio Podcast!Hilliard Studio Podcast is your source for all things happening in the Hilliard Studio Method world. Located in Charlotte, NC, and hosted by studio owner and manager Liz Hilliard and Lee Kennelly, Hilliard Studio Podcast gives you candid conversations and healthy living tips. Listen now to find out more!
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