You're Welcome with Hilary Rushford

What if changing your body wasn't one of your main goals in 2021? Or if the change wasn't at all about punishment, shoulds, need to, but gratitude and kindness? In a season with so many overt and covert messages about our bodies, let's have a girlfriend chat about our beauty. Come share your thoughts below my latest IG post whatever it is @HilaryRushford or leave a topic suggestion at HilaryRushfo...

Ever feel disappointed or nervous that you don't or won't do what you say you want to. Lose weight, start a business, write a book, clean out your garage, stop drinking. Whether big or seemingly small, I've got 3 Q's to help us get clear on the repeating thoughts, goals, projects, fears that swirl in our head. Here's to heading into 2021 with more space to live... PS Let's hang out on Instagram (e...

My 5 P's to a life of more intention. This is for entrepreneurs and the everygirl, and not only about social media but our time and attention. I took 1-2 weeks off Instagram in August and have been more intentional and aware since in my use of social media, my phone, my time off and more. For entrepreneurs don't miss your chance to apply for my Elegant Excellence 2021 Mastermind < < < click to lea...

From a musical theater performer in NYC to a CEO with zero business background, I myself can't believe my own journey. I had nothing that you don't have. No money, connections, or knowledge. And therefore if I can do it, so can you. Whether you're an entrepreneur or aspiring, a career change or dream could be in your future, or you simply love hearing behind the scenes, there's insight and encoura...

Are you grateful... for yourself? What you've accomplished, who you've become? In this heart-to-heart episode we touch on anxiety, wellness, marriage, business and more. With a specific spin on how to catch ourselves when we are setting ourselves up for disappointed, self-blame and self-shame. Order your Elegant Excellence Journal before the shop closes. Join the conversation on Instagram @HilaryR...

6 Q's to clarify who, what, when & why to give of our time, energy & finances. Today's episode came from a great listener Q. There's so much good we can do in the world, how do we not feel guilty we aren't doing more or don't really enjoy giving/helping in the same way someone else does? Get your Elegant Excellence Journal before they sell out! And on the waitlist now for the Elegant Excellence Ma...

Accepting a closed door, or rather being willing to close it yourself, can feel terrifying. Sharing my personal insights on how and when we listen to our gut, what breadcrumbs really mean, and the paradox of the grass always being greener. Whether starting a business, leaving a relationship, or any of your own life shifts, may this be a story of hope that supports you! ------- ORDER TODAY: Elegant...

What if you had plans in 2020 that didn't come to be? #AllHandsRaised Today I'm speaking to a common Q in my DMs on how to think about having not made a business or goal happen in this wild year of 2020. Using my own experiences of working out, meditation, and organization with my Elegant Excellence Goals Journal. This is the conversation we should have every year before New Years to remember to b...

How do you choose between goals? Avoid overwhelm, biting off more than you can chew? But also not have FOMO (fear of missing out) that you might chose the wrong goal, regret it, be sad you can't have both? Today I'm sharing my signature principle for goal setting in a way that brings all our dreams and projects together. Instead of competing against each other, leaving us unfulfilled and disappoin...

There is so much power in saying and writing our dreams. In today's special episode I walk you through delightful and insightful prompts to uncover what lights up your head and heart; has in your past and will in the future. Pour a cup, grab a pen if you can, and enjoy! Then be sure to save your seat for our Elegant Excellence Goals Journal Reveal Party or snag your journal as soon as the doors ar...

I've identified five elements of our personality that trip us up in dreaming gracefully, spaciously, authentically. Which of these descriptions sounds most like you? When you think about why you aren't today, living out a dream, on top of the world in LOVE with your life, is it MORE because you're: THE STATS DREAMER. Uncomfortable saying WHAT we want, unless we understand HOW we can make that happ...

Do you hate conflict, arguments, feel exhausted by all the tension in our cultural conversations lately? Let's consider how we can have healthier conversations whether around the election, holidays, or anytime in our lives. This isn't just about convincing someone (though that can be a lovely bonus!) or avoiding fights (ugh). The ultimate goal is that we feel more peaceful and positive ourselves,...

Lightness, joy and happy topics feel in order after so many heavy world events this year. I'm often asked if I have a blog post on my musical theatre story: how I booked a Broadway tour, the Radio City Rockettes, and all that jazz. Sharing some fun (okay and emotional, I keep getting choked up!) stories along with inspiring takeaways about chasing our dreams and supporting those in our lives as th...

What is in between laziness and productivity? This is the question I've been pondering myself during quarantine. And in some ways the core of a more sustainable lifestyle of rest I've been cultivating since a sabbatical in 2016. Reading the book How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell this year has given me further language for this unique journey, as well as clarity as to why it is truly imperative for...

If you are busier than ever, let me pass along some insights from my slowness, to help you in the eventual-post-quaratine-season of your future. A general community report back on how we're doing at this 6 month mark for most of us since Covid ish got real. Plus aha's that have been rocking my world as I discover what happens when I have "plenty of time"... and still am not living the life I envis...

After thousands of clients and years teaching women how to understand their own style recipe, I've discovered there are So. Many. Lies we tell ourselves and how we feel towards that woman in the mirror! In this episode, learn the truth and how you can rewire them to discover your true heart and self. You do not need to lose weight, or buy more, to feel more beautiful. Nor is it about fluffy words...

What if you could get out of a horrible mood? Without having to deny or downplay what had you hurt or upset in the first place? The story of 24 hours in my life, and the rainbow tool I discovered that day that helped get me from fearful and depressed, to joyful and optimistic, without simply putting on a happy face. Today we explore how these small choices can ultimately amount to big changes. Dow...

In this season of seemingly zero control over our pandemic-ed lives, what can we learn about living with change? What can we take into the next season? This encore presentation of episode 7 includes tools that have helped me in this whiplash of a crisis and encourage me for the future. =========== Are you ready to be the CEO of your life? To accept change with more peace and courage? Many of us re...

Be honest. Will you still cancel on events after Covid? Listen in on this encore presentation of Episode 12 with an updated teaching at the top to think ahead to how we can avoid falling back into old habits. =========== We want to be invited and do all the things.. aaand sit on the couch to binge Netflix in silence. Sound familiar? Samesies. We want to be able to choose the right things to avoid...

Why are we still anxious, competitive, or impatient? Even though we know we dislike that about ourselves and wish we were different? Enjoy this encore of Episode 3 with an updated teaching at the top! I have - get ready for it - the answers to all your problems. Yes, I'm talking to you, m'dear. That guy who won't text you back? Friend who's making you feel left out? Boss who gives you the worst an...

Sharing a brand new teaching that's come out of writing my style book. You have more power and opportunity that ever before to shift your story of what is beautiful, with a few simple, enjoyable actions. Mentioned in today's podcast: Ep 29: 22 Steps to Feel Better in 1 Day (Easier Than it Sounds) Please come over to Instagram @HilaryRushford and tell me when you find someone new to follow there. A...

Do you feel guilty you don't accomplish more? Beat yourself up for not doing more? Feel failure and shame that your list is so long or you're so far from where or who you desire? I was shocked in a recent chat on Instagram Stories when 80% of you said yes. Having explored this pain point in my own life for years, I'm sharing 3 core components I believe will give you more confidence, peace, freedom...

I had an aha while writing my style book. I wrote this on a post-it: "Write for her, not for critics or activists." I shared on Instagram Stories and the response was overwhelming. On today's episode I teach on who you're called to. Whether friendships that feel hard, social media that feels overwhelming, or creativity that feels terrifying. Imagine a weight being lifted when you realize someone i...

When you're frustratingly stuck in a scenario, what do you? Whether a creaky home messing with your morning routine, or an impasse with your husband on where to live. Sharing my advice to a few DMs I've received…. Links in the episode: Instagram Stories on Shaming Elegant Excellence Goals Journal What would YOU like to chat about next? Leave me a voice memo at HilaryRushford.com/podvip and join th...

"My girlfriends have been complaining about weight gain during quarantine. I think they look great! But it makes me so uncomfortable because I'm a larger size than any of them. I know they don't mean it, but it makes me self-conscious when they judge their own smaller bodies in front of me. Do you have any advice for how to bring this up without making it awkward?" Let's talk about The Compliment...