Adam H. Phillips has led two Techstars Accelerators, investing in ~70 early-stage companies throughout healthtech, cybersecurity, AI solutions and gov/regulatory tech. In his role, he has the power to help people turn good ideas into reality—a reality that has the potential to make a massive impact. But which of these ideas are worth pursuing? In this episode Adam, the son of immigrants, unpacks his story from law school to the federal government to venture capital. He shares which job was...

What matters most? How can you feel the most satisfied at work and in how you spend your time across all arenas in your life? These are the questions Kristin Graham seeks to help people answer through her work at Unlock.  Kristin Graham is an entrepreneur, coach, writer, and host of the Fewer things Better podcast. Before building Unlock, Kristin spent two decades in corporate working for companies like Amazon and Expedia. Kristin’s years in academia and corporate, plus a relentless focus on...

From Deloitte consultant to founder of a sunglasses brand, from living in his parents' basement to thriving husband and father, entrepreneur Mike Malloy has lived nine lives in the last 15 years. In this episode of Hustle & Grace, Mike shares why the philosophy of stoicism has been transformational for him personally, how parenting changed his approach to work, why fractional leadership is the future of work, and why you should start scheduling meetings at 4 pm.  This episode is brought...

Parenting in the digital age can feel like one big opportunity to compare and despair. We have every opportunity to compare our parenting style and personality with others and yet, Beth McCord's message in The Enneagram for Moms is you are a unique parent and you get to be exactly who you are.  Beth McCord is an accomplished Enneagram speaker, author, coach, and teacher. Her passion lies in helping individuals rewrite their life stories, empowering them to realize that lasting change and...

The transition from the chill of winter to the reprieve of spring is so refreshing. If you're feeling freshly energized this month, seize the moment to spring-clean your inner world.  This 13-minute episode packs a punch with tips to reduce mental overload. It prompts reflection on progress, adjustments needed, and implementing new strategies. Hilary also talks through tips for a digital detox and an easy way to tidy up quickly. This episode is brought to you by Hustle & Grace Group...

In this episode Hilary shares personal finance tips and career insights she has gleaned over the years as a creative entrepreneur and business builder. From budgeting strategies to investment ideas, Hilary breaks down practical steps listeners can take to improve their financial situation and achieve their career goals. She also introduces the upcoming launch of Hustle & Grace Group Coaching, a program designed to provide marketing, branding, and business coaching in a supportive group...

Every year somewhere between Christmas and mid-January Hilary Sutton does a ‘taking stock’ ritual to wrap up the year and start fresh with the new one. In this episode Hilary is breaking down the process step by step and sharing what she does on a monthly basis that makes achieving goals, managing life, and running a business easier.  If you're a fan of the show, please visit the website of our generous sponsor!  This episode is brought to you by Dun and Bradstreet Monitor Changes to Your...

In this episode Hilary interviews renowned writer, entrepreneur, and speaker, Seth Godin. They delve into the profound shifts happening in the world of work, particularly accelerated by the pandemic. Godin emphasizes the fading of traditional industrialism and the rise of decision-making as a valuable skill in the digital age. They discuss the importance of finding work that is significant and making commitments that matter. Godin also shares insights on leadership, the power of projects in...

“What is creative living? Any life that is driven more strongly by curiosity than by fear.” -Elizabeth Gilbert Could you use a pep talk to get you over the hump from thinking about doing something creative to actually getting out there? In this episode, we unpack eight practical tips to overcome fear in the creative process.  Learn more about Hustle & Grace Coaching Follow Hilary on Instagram Resources mentioned include: The Man in the Arena Big Magic Failing Forward Daring...

In this episode of Hustle & Grace, host Hilary Sutton interviews Kelli Thompson, a women's leadership coach, speaker, and author. Kelli discusses how a lack of confidence holds women back in the workplace and shares tips for women to gain more confidence and lead with more authority. They also do a deep dive on salary negotiating, the Enneagram, executive presence, and leadership styles.  This episode offers valuable advice for women looking to advance in their careers and become more...

Is it possible to sell yourself without selling your soul? Absolutely. In this episode, Hilary discusses five tips to build a thoughtful personal brand that opens doors for professional growth. Grow your visibility and opportunities without feeding the beasts of narcissism or perfectionism paralysis. Here's how.  Learn more about Hustle & Grace Coaching Building a StoryBrand  How to Plan a Social Media Sabbatical  Take the Career Motivation Quiz  Connect with Hilary Sutton on...

Ryder Carroll is a New York Times best-selling author, digital product designer, and inventor of the Bullet Journal method. In this conversation Ryder and Hilary discuss intentionality around not only time management but energy management, what is unique about the bullet journal method, and Ryder's career journey from designer to inventor and author. This episode is sponsored by HSL Digital. Do you know what kind of marketing support you (really) need?  

In this conversation Madeleine Dore shares what she learned after spending five years interviewing creative thinkers about their routines and reflections. Her findings may surprise you. Madeleine shares the commonalities that she found across the board with these high achieving creatives, the freeing concept of the “day artist” and what we can actually learn from our impulse to “compare and despair.” Madeleine’s Substack The Career Motivation Quiz I Didn’t Do the Thing Today ...

In this episode Nell Wulfhart and Hilary talk about portfolio careers, living and working around the world, and Nell's expertise: helping people make decisions and move forward. They share their theories on why people struggle with decision-making and Nell offers concrete tips to improve the decision-making process and go after the life you want.  Do you know your career motivation? Take the quiz here.  This episode is sponsored by HSL Digital, a marketing and communications consultancy...

In today’s episode we discuss how the last three years handed us ample reasons to disagree, but perhaps the one thing we can agree on is this: it’s hard to human out here. Enter, Carlos Whittaker with his brand new book: How to Human. This book is the essential, timely guide to sharing life beyond what distracts, divides, and disconnects us.  In this episode, Carlos and Hilary chat over coffee about: His backstory (he’s lived 9 lives) The reason you shouldn’t give up even when it’s...

Everyone has a career motivation: that unseen factor that makes you LOVE your work or, when it's missing, feel disengaged and ready to move on. In this episode Hilary and Rachel introduce the Career Motivation Framework: five career motivations that impact how satisfied you are in your gig. Discovering which motivates you most will help you make strategic decisions in your work and can lead to a huge increase in career satisfaction. In this season finale episode Hilary and Rachel unpack a...

Everybody has a career motivation: that unseen factor that makes you LOVE your work or when it's missing, be checked out and ready to move on. In this episode Hilary and Rachel introduce the Career Motivation Framework: five career motivations that impact how satisfied you are in your gig. Discovering which motivates you most will help you make strategic decisions in your work and can lead to a huge increase in career satisfaction. In this season finale episode Hilary and Rachel unpack a...

Hilary welcomes back best-selling author and time management expert Laura Vanderkam to Hustle & Grace! Laura shares how 9 strategies from her book Tranquility by Tuesday can help you intentionally live the life that you want to live and become a better steward of life's possibilities. They discuss sustainable strategies like giving yourself a bedtime, one big adventure, one little adventure, taking one night for you, and embracing the maxim that three times a week is a habit.  This...

Seema Alexander, founder of DisruptiveCEO, co-producer of DC Startup Week, mom, and strategic positioning expert shares her proven approach to transforming the scalability of your business. In this episode, Seema (a first generation American) shares what it was like watching her parents open the first Indian restaurant in DC in the 70s,  her experience as an executive in NYC, launching her own business, and making a major move with her family. Seema also unpacks her U.N.I.Q.U.E Method™ which...

In the world of work, change is the only constant. We might as well get better at it, right? But is it possible to be good at a career switch or a job search? Tim Lo says, yes. Tim is a PARW/CC certified resume writer and professional career coach as well as the founder of Your Next Jump, a career consulting company that offers resume writing services, career counseling, and job search coaching. In this episode, Tim gives us his hot take on resumes, shares strategies for career switchers, and...

Quiet quitting is getting a bad rap. But we're here to say it's actually a good indicator that you're made for something more. In this episode, Hilary celebrates a big milestone, debriefs quiet quitting, and lays out seven questions to answer to find more meanignful work.  Linked In Post- No More Monday Meetings!  Bluey The 4-Hour Work Week  The Office  Printable: 7 Questions to Answer to Find More Meaningful Work

Melanie Padgett Powers, freelancing expert, shares how she became a six-figure freelancer and how she moved from being an employee into owning her own business. She debunks the idea that to make a solid living as a business owner you have to work long hours. She also shares her approach to finding clients and networking as an introvert.  This episode is brought to you by the free mini eBook: 12 Little Hacks for the Mindful Creative Show notes available at hilarysutton.com/podcast Connect...

Everyone is allotted the same 24 hours—but with the right strategies, you can leverage those hours in more efficient and powerful ways than you ever imagined. It’s never an overnight process, but the long-term payoff is immense: to finally break out of the frenetic day-to-day routine and transform your life and your career. Dorie Clark, best-selling author, Harvard Business Review contributor, and Duke Business School professor unpacks ideas from her latest book, The Long Game.  This episode...

Lori Mihalich-Levin, author of Back to Work After Baby, is the premiere expert on taking a thoughtful parental leave and making the transition back to work as positive as possible. Hilary peppers Lori with questions about maximizing the opportunity to return to work after baby, going from one kid to two, the challenges of FOMO, and combatting mom guilt. Lori also shares how she went from a lawyer to leading an international movement that she birthed out of necesity.  This episode is brought...