Be Powerful with Liz & Lee

These days that word feels pretty elusive. In today's podcast episode, Liz and Lee sit down with Rev. Dr. Ben Boswell of Myers Park Baptist Church to explore how we can find unity and common ground in an environment rife with divisiveness and mistrust. Leading from the cornerstones of Community, Inclusivity, Spirituality and Justice, Ben shares how the basic roots of our humanity unite us. Regardl...

Liz and Lee are back on the mics after a busy month in the studio. They're diving into compassion and their passions and all the positive energy at Hilliard Studio Method. Liz is excited about her favorite holiday of the year coming soon, and Liz and Lee are both feeling the creative juices flowing for what's in store beyond.  Book your next HSM class today at hilliardstudiomethod.com .

Phase 2.5 has finally arrived! That means Hilliard Studio Method can now open for inside classes and Liz and Lee are reflecting on the journey of the past six months. Despite the challenges, they have a lot to celebrate and are grateful for you and the chance to get creative once again to now provide four ways to workout. Get ready for a humorous quiz round on what Liz and Lee are most excited for...

Refreshed and rejuvenated, Liz and Lee talk gratitude for their mountain getaway and how to carry that back into daily life. Speaking of daily life, it's that time of year again... back to school! While that looks a little different, the Hilliard Studio Method "Sorta Back to School Special" is back with 10% off all class packages with code 2020 at checkout.   No matter what school, work and life l...

Let's get real. Liz and Lee have hit the wall, and they know they aren't the only ones! We can all relate to coming up to and or slamming into a mental, physical, or emotional wall at some point and especially in the last days or weeks. Liz and Lee realize it's time to take their own advice and take a moment to refresh and refuel and encourage you to listen to your body in ways you never have befo...

Liz and Lee present two inspiring and powerful interviews in the second episode of our Back to School series. They sit down with Molly Shaw and Christopher Capel of Communities in Schools and discuss how they are helping students and families most impacted by the coronavirus crisis.    In their conversation with Ginger McAdams, a first grade teacher at Charlotte Latin School, Liz and Lee learn the...

Going back to school in the fall should be a fun and exciting time for children, but with COVID-19 and required changes to help keep everyone safe, parents are left scrambling for answers. Liz and Lee sat down with Head of Charlotte Country Day School Mark Reed to ask some of your biggest back to school questions. 

On today's episode of Hilliard Studio Podcast, Liz and Lee talk to author James Nestor about his new book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art , which was published in May 2020 through Riverhead/Penguin Random House. James talks to Liz and Lee about the science behind breathing and how to control it.  Learn more about James at mrjamesnestor.com .

Hilliard Studio Method is finally on Tik Tok and Liz and Lee are trying to figure out what it's all about! They discuss what's in store for the studio as Phase Three approaches, how Corona Fatigue is getting real, Liz's skincare secret weapon, and when a fact is, in fact, not a fact.

Liz 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 .

Liz and Lee welcome Rebecca Fallon MS, MHWC, a psychologist and Director of Wellness Services at Sotile Center for Resilience. Their conversation explores meditation, mindfulness, compassion and guilt and how we can be more fully present especially in uncertain times. With a physical and mental practice of forgiving our selves for self-criticism, we can approach life with a greater sense of awaren...

Phase 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. Fi...

This week Liz and Lee talk candidly about what resonates as real and what doesn't in the midst of our continued uncertainty during this time of quarantine. They chat relationships and how they are navigating the fear of the unknown and how mindfulness will play a role in our new normal. They cap it off with a celebration of birthdays and life. Sign up for live streaming HSM classes at hilliardstud...

With the first steps towards reopening business around Charlotte upon us, Liz and Lee give you the information that you need to know right now about the plans for HSM. Spoiler alert: you can now enter the store for retail sales, and if all goes well, we'll resume limited in-person classes May 22. Tune in now to get the details! Stick around for some deep conversations after that. Lee and Liz speak...

Today, Lee and Liz sit down with Madison Kennedy, one of Hilliard Studio Method's trainers, and swimmer for the USA National team. A professional swimmer for more than a decade, you can catch Madison at your next HSM class leading the workout. In this episode, Madison talks about her career as a swimmer, her experience at the Olympics, body image issues, and the five things *she's* been enjoying a...

If you've been to a Hilliard Studio Method class before, you know that it's not something you ease into. In fact, there is no beginner or introductory course (Liz explains why in this episode). Everyone who steps into HSM, or has streamed one of our online streaming classes, feels a decent amount of burn at some point. If you've been on your third set of wall squats and you are wondering why you w...

Long-time friends of Hilliard Studio Method Page and Jake Fehling join Lee and Liz in today's episode of the podcast. For those of you familiar with HSM, you probably know Jake and Page from being one of the most engaging couples in the city. From anchoring one of Charlotte's top news stations to leading marketing for a mortgage company to hosting their own podcast, the Fehling's are not shy peopl...

During 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 Aqua...

We check in with Lee and Liz as we enter three weeks of quarantine in Charlotte. Despite the temporary closure of HSM, Liz and Lee talk about how their lives have changed. One thing that hasn't changed? The ladies' love of wine. But with all the extra time on your hands, can too much of a good thing be bad for you? Liz and Lee discuss. Finally, stay fit with a quick and easy at home workout based...

We 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...

As of today, Hilliard Studio Method has been temporarily closed for almost two weeks due to the effects of COVID-19. We have planned to launch a podcast for a while now, and we figured, what better time than while we are all at home? Because even if we are required to social distance from each other, we still need to be connected with each other. You can expect healthy living tips, workouts, candi...

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!