The Getting Real with Hilary Show

When Sharon Spano’s parents divorced, her father left her in the care of her grandmother, who raised her. Still, Sharon went on to build a life grounded in love, resilience and possibility. She met the man who would become her husband when she was just shy of 20, and they have been together ever since. She also returned to school later in life eventually earning two master’s degrees and a PhD and...

Do you want to know why 20 year olds don't show up for work? Ryan Vet has the answer. He started his first business at 7, incorporated at 14, and now spends his time inspiring others towards a positive change. What does that even mean? Well, you must watch our interview to find out. Ryan has been speaking and writing in his spare time since he was a teenager. He wasn't afraid to fail and s...

Imagine writing a book at 16 years of age? Who does that? Kavya Thakrar, that's who. Kavya's love of writing started at a young age. She not only fulfilled her dream of publishing a book with Bows and Ties, but also started a movement. Kavya reached out to 100 powerful, inspiring women and interviewed 19 of them. Each conversation was riveting, full of wisdom, and authentic. Their generosi...

Today's recording had the sound of sheep and landscapers in the background. But that doesn't take away from the Timofe Dare's passion, resilience and talent. Timofe was born an artist, but was discouraged from following that path. He went to University to get a degree in building technology, but supported himself with his art. Timofe shows us his portraits, landscapes, comics, book cov...

What do you do when the unthinkable happens? Mindy Corporon's father and 14-year-old son were murdered in a hate crime. In an instant, her life was shattered. In this deeply moving conversation, Mindy doesn't tell us how to “get over” grief. She tells us to grieve. Pour out the tears. Let them come. For a time after the murders, Mindy describes moving through life as if she were walking th...

What If Everything You Learned About the American Revolution Wasn’t the Whole Story? | Ray Deptula | Hilary Burns | S8EP4What if everything you learned about the American Revolution wasn’t the whole story? Ray Deptula brings the Revolutionary War to life through his two historical novels featuring Jack Halliday, a character who draws readers into a fascinating and deeply human journey through hist...

Alberto's father was an Italian baron. Alberto grew up shy in a castle in Madrid. He did his junior year in high school in Seattle, Washington, and his life was changed forever. He met someone in the airport from "Up with People" and then spent the next year dancing all over the world. He loves "controlled accidents." Alberto has a very interesting career path. He discovere...

A study in the 1970's showed a shocking truth about health. Rabbits were studied for the impact of high fat in their diets. 60% of the rabbits were healthier which did not support the research.  After digging into what happened, they found that the person administering to those rabbits was an animal lover. She held them, talked to them lovingly, and this created healthier rabbits. Dr. Lauren H...

Did you know that nearly 40% of executives fail, quit, or are pushed out within the first 18 months of taking a new leadership role? Why does it happen—and more importantly, how can it be prevented? In this insightful conversation, executive coach and best-selling author Navid Nazemian shares why so many talented leaders struggle during career transitions and what separates those who thrive from t...

Cristy Abbott was always connected to the earth. As a young girl, running through the fields was her escape from an abusive family life. After having a baby in high school, Cristy focused on raising her daughter. She composted and always had a garden. At around age 40, Cristy screamed out loud, WHAT IS MY PURPOSE? Six years later it came to her loud and clear: Work harmoniously with nature - we ar...

What happens when the person who wounded you most also shaped the way you see yourself? In this deeply moving conversation, Lena Fein shares the remarkable story behind her memoir, Shattering the Mirror: One Woman's Journey of Healing. Growing up with an emotionally abusive mother and a father who never stepped in to protect her, Lena learned to become hypervigilant, an overachiever, and to hi...

Due to an internet connection issue, you'll notice frequent video freezes during this interview. Thankfully, the audio remained clear. We chose not to re-record because we didn't want to lose the realness, depth, and spontaneity of this extraordinary conversation. Please share this interview with your friends and family. Marisa's symptoms were not initially recognized as colorectal can...

"Football and sports saved my life," Tyler said during our interview. I was raised in the hood and most of my friends are either dead or in jail. I have heard that before. Tyler has been with his wife since the age of 14. They have 4 children and are still together. She is the reason he returned to football. Tyler thought he wanted to be a marriage counselor and received a degree in Psyc...

Imagine waking up without knee pain. Shoulder pain. Back pain. Imagine moving freely again and getting your life back. What if pain isn't simply something you have to live with? Eileen Kopsaftis believes the body is designed to heal when it's treated as a whole - not just as a collection of parts. You're not just a sore knee, an aching back, or a painful shoulder. By addressing the way...

"Everyday Oracles - Decoding Divine Messages that are all around us" will leave you wondering about the world you have been living in. Ann has 175 stories of people, including John Lennon, Lucille Ball, Vincent Price, Amy Winehouse, and so many more. They tell how they received messages, signs or guidances and how it impacted their lives in incredible ways. Tune into our interview to fin...

Reading Mark's book caused me anxiety. Why? Because it was so realistic that I felt like I was living Matt's life. He is the Marine veteran who is the main character in the book. I recommend this book to anyone who loves a great story. You will feel like you are in the small town of Oxford, Ohio, going to classes, bars, and creating excitement wherever you go. If you like history, Mark was...

Betrayal. Disappointment. Terrible timing. When life knocks you down, what do you do? Do you quit? Get even? Or do you let it make you stronger? Entrepreneur Rei Vardi chose a different path. When people he trusted betrayed him, he decided that what was happening to him was actually happening for him. That shift in perspective transformed not only his life but also his business. Rei's entrepre...

When a voice tells you, "Go, and Don't Ask Me Again," you go. That's how Ly Smith left her friends, family, and everything familiar and went out west. Good thing, because that's where she met her husband. They have been married for almost 25 years. Ly had to take time off from college after a serious car accident, and that's where she discovered personal development. She...

Life Switch by Joel Steele is an inspiring story disguised as a self-help book.  Joel had many life switch moments - almost going to "juvie" as a felon, wrecking his step-father's brand new mercedes, watching his dream health food restaurants fail, ending up with $750,000 of debt at age 24, to name a few.  His book talks about how his struggles in a way that will inspire you to look...

I did NOT know that you could go to college without debt. I wish I had known this.  Shellee Howard helps college students go to college by finding scholarships that cover the WHOLE COST. I couldn't believe it when she first told me. She is an entrepreneur who started her first business at age 12, selling beautified hairclips at a hair salon.  College Ready is her 8th business.   She treated co...

Have you ever thought much about wishing? Well, Brownell Landrum has. She wrote a book called the Art and Science of Wishing. She was fascinated by wishes and started studying them.  She found 70 scientists who have addressed wishing. She talks about "cosmic wishing" and the differences of our three selves.   Brownell originally worked in  advertising and marketing but was drawn to the m...

At 20 years old, Keyvan Billou already has a successful career. He is doing what he loves and making a difference in people's lives. Since the age of 5, Keyvan was obsessed with having a six pack abs. He was doing so many exercises that he injured his spine. He went to many people who didn't help him with the pain. At 17, he met Amer Kamra who helped him fix his back pain. Amer understood...

Shani's misdiagnosis almost cost her her life. She should have died in Paris in four hours. But she didn't. She wondered why God saved her. She had to relearn how to walk. Her story is in her book, From CEO to Healer. Shani emigrated to the US at 19 and met her future husband that day. Together, they worked and followed their path. Shani started a home health care business in New Jersey an...

Jessie Fahay discovered a powerful way to engage people in conversations by accident.  After the Columbine tragedy, she was involved with a production of "Bang Bang You're Dead."  It was a play that was written for high school students in the aftermath of the shooting.  Her teacher, Lane Sutton, engaged the audience in questions and created an inquiry which got the students talking a...

Bringing Healing and Light to the Planet with Dr. K Narayan | Hilary Burns | S7EP6 I connected with Dr. K Narayan in our Spiritual Mastery class at MindValley. He asked to be on my show and invited me to a 7 day Healing course on Zoom. We scheduled his interview and I signed up for his healing course. I felt the peace and ease I have been searching for when I participated in his program. I signed...