182. Serendipity, Sushi & Success | What We Learned at Tribeca Film Fest
Release Date: 07/03/2025
190. REPLAY | Fall Back Into Realistic Fitness: Spilling The Tea About Pilates Bodies, Ozempic, and Real Fitness Results
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As we move into fall, a season of routine resets and wellness goals, this timely replay cuts through the noise of fitness fads and TikTok trends. We’re revisiting our candid conversation on the “Pilates body,” the truth about strength training, and how to build a body that feels as good as it looks. If you’re setting new intentions or just tired of toxic comparison, this episode will help you refocus on sustainable health, strength, and the confidence that comes from consistency - not extremes. ☕️MUD/WTR is a coffee alternative consisting of 100% organic cacao,...
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189. REPLAY | Fall Fresh Start: Decluttering Your Home & Mind with Anne Steppe
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As the kids head back to school and routines reset, there's no better time to declutter! Not just your space, but your mind. In this episode, we are bringing back a conversation with professional organizer, Anne Steppe. She helps usher in a clean-slate mindset by showing how simplified surroundings lead to more peace, productivity, and presence at home. Anne shares practical tips you can apply today, plus her personal journey of downsizing from a 4,000-square-foot house to a 2-bedroom apartment. Whether you're clearing the clutter after a chaotic summer or looking to reset your space for fall,...
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188. Playing for the Team, Living for the World with NCAA Champion & Pro Basketball Veteran Marcus Ginyard
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In this episode, our dear friend Marcus Ginyard takes us from the roar of Cameron Indoor (yes, beating Duke four years straight), to quiet moments of self-reflection in faraway places. We talk about the Carolina basketball family that lasts a lifetime, what 11 seasons in eight countries taught him about people and purpose, and why he’s embracing a “butterfly” season of big, messy, beautiful change. Along the way there’s wine, style, tattoos, and stories that prove being powerful is about showing up — for your team, for yourself, and for the world. Marcus...
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187. The Real Talk on Biohacking | What's Worth It and What's Just Hype
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We’re back from summer break and diving headfirst into the hot-button topic of biohacking. In this episode, we unpack our own experiences with wellness tools - from saunas to IV drips - and weigh in on what truly supports longevity and health. Spoiler alert: it might just be movement, muscle, and a little less sugar. Plus: our favorite summer reads, surprise movie wins (hello, Pedro Pascal), and why being powerful has nothing to do with perfection. Movies mentioned: Books mentioned: Resources mentioned: 🔥 is a contrast...
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186. La Dolce Vita | Traveling from the Italian Alps to Tuscany and Everywhere In Between
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After weeks soaking in Italy’s lakes, mountains, cities, and countryside, we are back—and we've got stories. From misty lakeside mornings in Lake Garda to harrowing, almost-died-on-a-mountain Jeep turns in the Dolomites, this is a full-bodied recap of their three-week Italian adventure. Whether you're dreaming of Florence, fantasizing about spa days, or just here for the unfiltered travel laughs, this episode will transport you. You'll also get a dose of cultural reflection, some wellness wisdom from the Alps, and why sometimes the most luxurious thing you can do... is slow down. ...
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185. REPLAY | Wake Up From the Status Quo | Choosing Purpose Over Comfort
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We’re throwing it back to one of our most raw and real episodes — and for good reason. In this conversation, we unpack what it really means to challenge the status quo, especially when doing so comes with growing pains. From difficult seasons and disappointing others to questioning traditional ideas of marriage, we get honest about the messiness and freedom of choosing your own path. Whether you’re in a life pivot, reevaluating your relationships, or just need a little permission to live life on your terms, this episode is a masterclass in showing up authentically — even...
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184. Rapid-Fire Realness Q&A | Hype Songs, Toxic Health Trends, and More
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What talents are we hiding? What is the one risk we’re so glad we took? Who’s on our lockscreen? And why do they match? This episode is pure chaos in the best way. We ditched the outline and went straight into a rapid-fire Q&A — talking everything from Kendrick Lamar to wellness hot takes, business outfits, and who plays with fire (we’ll let you guess). It's unscripted, unexpected, and totally us. Whether you’re walking, meal prepping, or just here for a good laugh with your favorite podcast duo, this one’s got something for everyone. 🔥 is a contrast...
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183. Your Wellness Wake-Up Call | Our Health Tips for Busy High Performers
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We’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 show up in every...
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182. Serendipity, Sushi & Success | What We Learned at Tribeca Film Fest
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We’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 was to sitting in his...
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181. How To Fuel Your Body For Power, Not Perfection
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Liz 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. Resources mentioned: Some key takeaways from this...
info_outlineWe’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 was to sitting in his restaurant just hours later, Liz shares the unexpected lessons Nobu taught her about success, passion, and staying in the game - no matter your age.
We also talk about Liz and Lee’s philosophy on longevity (hint: it starts earlier than you think), how success comes when you're living your passion, and why it’s never too late to do what you love.
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Some key takeaways from this episode include:
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Longevity doesn’t start at 70. It starts now - with strength, intention, and purpose.
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Success doesn’t have a deadline. Nobu found global fame later in life because he never stopped doing what lit him up - proof that doing what you love is the real win.
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If your passion’s gone, it’s time to pivot. Whether you’re 30 or 80, it’s never too late to follow what lights you up.
Be Powerful with Liz & Lee, formerly Hilliard Studio Podcast, is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Liz Hilliard is an author, motivational speaker, personal & group trainer, podcast co-host and owner & creator of Hilliard Studio Method (HSM) – an internationally-renowned, core-centric, Pilates-based workout that uses the latest techniques to get the heart rate pumping and sweat dripping – uses “Be Powerful” as a daily mantra to empower and encourage women of all generations and fitness levels to accept themselves as they are and keep moving.
Lee Kennelly is the second half of the podcast and the Director of Training at Hilliard Studio Method. She is happy to be living life unabashedly with Liz and adores her teenage children who have probably never listened to the podcast! Lee is passionate about movement and teaching and loves being on the sports fields watching her children, making her line of Love Sauce salads, or going out to dinner for date night with Liz. While behind the mic and on the screen aren’t necessarily her comfort zone, she loves podcasting with Liz and has enjoyed the opportunity to share her story with the hope of inspiring others to live more joyfully.
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