You're Welcome with Hilary Rushford

How to save money for and while traveling? What to pack and wear to feel effortlessly chic? How to work (or not) while traveling? Those were your 3 most common Q's that are answered in today's episode! If you missed part 1 , you can listen in either order, but don't miss my 3 travel personalities to avoid disappointment. A few extra style notes mentioned in the episode: The green coat I take on ev...

You submitted travel Q's and there were so many great topics this is my first 2-part episode! Today we'll cover w here to go and what to do, how to be happy wherever you are (aka not give into FOMO), pros and cons of spontaneity, whether to solo travel, and making intentional choices about social media while traveling.  I also share my philosophy on the 3 ways to travel: Be, Do, Have. More on this...

If you love your curves but don't eat well, are you practicing self-love? That's the gist of today's listener question. Which takes us in a much deeper direction about what it means to love. Do you love more if you're pro-choice or pro-life? (Deep breath, everyone here is kind, let's talk about hard things with love.) Want to submit your own listener Q? Would love to hear from you! Visit HilaryRus...

In this special bonus episode, I offer an apology. I trusted too swiftly and blindly someone who I brought into my company, and am just now seeing more of the ways it has affected you, as a listener or reader. Moreover, I share what I've learned about trusting ourselves and others in relationships. The warning signs of emotional unhealth, both ours and those we're in relationships with. And I offe...

What goals are you embarrassed to proclaim in case the dream isn't realized? What if I say this out loud, put myself in that vulnerable place… and don't get it? Today we talk New York Times Best Sellers, Broadway shows and more. With two specific thoughts on how to shake off fear, and get back to delighting in our dreams. As a small step towards that, come tell me what your big wish is over on Ins...

What if you could feel more confident, less ruffled by circumstances or what others do? I learned some great tools in a special therapy session, that I found myself sharing with girlfriends for months. They all found it so helpful, and I know you will too. The bad news, I'm pretty sure we all have this. The good news, I was taught specific steps to heal it! A recap of the 6 steps in the episode: 1...

Ever dealt with FOMO? Felt behind? Having a perfectly fine day when one Instagram post of someone else's win is a punch in the gut? Wonder why she gets the successful business AND the pregnancy, when your heart is aching for both? Friend, we all have. We all do. Today I'm sharing 6 things you can do to "not today Satan!" it and be the magically evolved human you really want to be when comparison,...

Ever get the Sunday Sads in anticipation of the Monday hustle? Why not choose something else? Who said Mondays need to be so aggressive? Januarys need to be when you try be your most productive all year? Why not choose to ease into your week, month, year to create more space and joy?  Be more gentle with yourself. You are the CEO of your life. You can choose rest. Where are you going hard and what...

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 overfilling our calendars with things that don't really bring us joy; to avoid FOMO because we're confident we did indeed make the right choice for us. I'm sharing 4 hacks to make decisions quickly.  Discern what truly br...

Who were you 5 years ago? 5 years ago, my husband didn't even live in New York, the church where we met hadn't even been created, my anxiety was wild, and I was exhausted with my business burning the candle from both ends.  Who will you be 5 years from now? You may know what you want, but have you peeled back the layers  to really explore what it would take to get you there? So much can happen in...

This episode is for people who have zero desire to be in business, a friend who's an entrepreneur, or you are/want to be one yourself. Can I be honest? Entrepreneurship is so hard! Yes, I love it. But I feel the need to share 7 myths about the perfect Girl Boss , or gent boss. Aka the image we see on social media, dream we're fed and told everyone is or should be chasing. And if you are called to...

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...

Elegant Excellence is a lifestyle of being extraordinary, without being exhausted. More joy, less overwhelm. It's that sweet spot between hustle and procrastination. It's how I've been living my life for around 4ish years now and what has repeatedly made friends say, "You're so different than you were six months ago…" as I've become less anxious, less busy, and more anchored in what matters most (...

Are you ready to be the CEO of your life? To accept change with more peace and courage? Many of us resist change because often we feel these choices are not our own. You get laid off work. Your relationship is failing. Your best friend is moving out of state. It's powerful to remember that even when you don't make a choice, or get to fully make it, we have so much control over our head, heart and...

I've never shared about being single and dating. But now that I'm newly married, I have A LOT to say! If you're married, LISTEN to this episode to grow in empathy and be a better friend to your single friends. And if you're single, m'dear this episode is absolutely for you. Delivering 6 truths about singleness. Some comical. And some life-changing drop-the-mic you-need-this-today. Have your own ad...

Do you want more or deeper friendships? According to my Instagram posts on this topic, the answer is YES! Which means, great news, everyone else wants to be your friend too! When I had this desire in my own life, I decided to stop wishing for friends to "ask me out" and decided to make the first move. Today I'm sharing the specific steps I took. (Also if you've experienced loss of friendships, I s...

Are you too hard on yourself, or not hard enough? Should you be getting more done in a day… or are you being unrealistic about what you could accomplish? Welcome to my eternal question to myself! Today I'm sharing 5 things that help me get more done, while feeling less frustrated or disappointed in myself. And I've popped them into a cheat sheet for you for quick reference after the episode, which...

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 anxiety? The answer to all their problems too. I reveal my "3 stages of ish" to get you to clarity, security, and change. PLUS an incredibly useful one-page worksheet at HilaryRushford.com/podvip . Tuck...

Let's talk an-xiety, -xiety, we're talkin' anxiety, when your body does not rock (please hum to the tune of Let's Get Physical). Hello, I'm Hilary, I have anxiety. It used to be oh so much worse. It's now most often way way better. I'm sharing my journey of healing to answer some of your most common Q's on overcoming anxiety, and facing fear. Learn what's helped through some of my most crippling m...

Kicking off the podcast on a light note… I vulnerably share 5 of the darkest moments of my life, in hopes you can relate, and thus feel more welcome here. And being at presently the happiest and healthiest I've ever been… it's only authentic to share the true stories that brought me here. From body image and weight, to money and career, heartbreak and weddings, entrepreneurship and depression, fri...

More joy, less overwhelm. The end. And also the beginning. Hello, friend, welcome to my very first episode! Here's what my teammate wrote for me and it's pretty adorable: "Meet Hilary, a personal stylist, entrepreneur, and Instagram favorite @HilaryRushford. Most importantly? That next door neighbor whose house you love stopping by for candid conversations on style, business, and life. Pour a cup...