Hustle & Grace with Hilary Sutton

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 Coaching. Applications are open through April 21, 2024. Learn more and apply here. On April 18, you're invited to a free virtual workshop called "Rejecting the Rat Race: a 30-minute roadmap to build a career, business, and life you love." Register free here. Resources and Recommendations from this episode: Time Tracking Worksheets with Laura Vanderkam My favorite journal! Smart Pretty & Awkward on Substack

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 environment. Tune in to learn actionable tips for managing your finances and advancing your career. Applications for Hustle & Grace Group Coaching are now open! Apply here: Hustle & Grace Group Coaching application Sponsor message: This episode is brought to you by Dun and Bradstreet Monitor Changes to Your Business Credit File for Free Credit is key for your small business. Signup for free notifications on changes to your business credit file. It's free! Get free alerts Don't miss out on actionable personal finance and career tips in this episode of Hustle & Grace! Resources and Recommendations from this episode: Think Like a Breadwinner by Jennifer Barrett We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers How to Money Podcast Money with Katie Show Dollar-based budgeting template (Available on Hilary Sutton's website) Chase Sapphire credit card (Recommended by Hilary for perks and rewards) CIT Bank (Recommended for high-yield savings accounts) I bonds (U.S. savings bonds designed to protect cash from inflation) Schwab (Brokerage firm for investing in ETFs and stocks) Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps

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 Business Credit File for Free Credit is key for your small business. Signup for free notifications on changes to your business credit file. It's free! Get free alerts Download the free New Years Goal-setting Workbook here.

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 shaping a career, and the impact of AI on various aspects of work. This thought-provoking conversation offers valuable perspectives on navigating the evolving landscape of work and building fulfilling careers. The Song of Significance Follow Hilary on Instagram Song of Increase This episode is sponsored by HSL Digital. Do you know what kind of marketing support you (really) need?

“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 Greatly This episode is sponsored by HSL Digital. Do you know what kind of marketing support you (really) need?

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 effective leaders. Learn more about Kelli Thompson Closing the Confidence Gap Take the Career Motivation Quiz Connect with Hilary Sutton on Instagram This episode is sponsored by HSL Digital. Do you know what kind of marketing support you (really) need?

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 Instagram This episode is sponsored by HSL Digital. Do you know what kind of marketing support you (really) need?

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 Cheryl Strayed’s Dear Sugar column This episode is sponsored by HSL Digital. Do you know what kind of marketing support you (really) need?

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 dedicated to helping small teams focus on their highest and best use. Show notes available at hilarysutton.com/podcast. Connect with Hilary on Instagram at @hilary.sutton.

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 not working Vocational identity His experience taking a 9-week social media break Practical ways to slow down The value of walking with people rather than standing on issues And *for the first time ever* he announces details about his NEXT book Join us for a lively look at how to human in 2023. How to Human Carloswhittaker.com Instafamilia Human Hope Podcast Carlos’ Twitter California Baptist University The Ragamuffin SoulCast Northpointe Church Moment Maker Kill the Spider The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama This episode is sponsored by HSL Digital, a marketing and communications consultancy dedicated to helping small teams focus on their highest and best use. Do you know your career motivation? Take the quiz here. Show notes available at hilarysutton.com/podcast. Connect with Hilary on Instagram at @hilary.sutton

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 powerful self-assessment tool, the Career Motivations Quiz which illuminates the "why" behind our career decisions. Everyone has a dominant motivation: flexibility, wealth, enjoyment, meaning, or prestige. Which one is yours? And how can this self awareness redirect your next step toward creating a career and a life you love? This episode is brought to you by the 12 Little Hacks for the Mindful Creative. Career Motivations Quiz Top Gun Maverick Only Murders in the Building Disney Anthropologie The Enneagram

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 episode is brought to you by the free mini ebook: 12 Little Hacks for the Mindful Creative. Tranquility by Tuesday Juliet’s School of Possibilities Off the Clock I Know How She Does It What the Most Successful People do Before Breakfast The New York Times The Wall Street Journal Fast Company Fortune Before Breakfast Best of Both Worlds Lauravanderkam.com The Laura Vanderkam Blog Connect with Hilary on Instagram @hilary.sutton. Show notes: www.hilarysutton.com/podcast

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 pinpoints the distinguishing elements that position your business as an esteemed source of expertise rather than just another commodity. This episode is brought to you by the free mini ebook: 12 Little Hacks for the Mindful Creative DisruptiveCEO U.N.I.Q.U.E Method™ Codespa America DC Startup Week University of Maryland Prudential Financial Williamsburg, NY Connect with Hilary on Instagram at @hilary.sutton. Show notes: www.hilarysutton.com/podcast

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 offers a gracious approach to job searching. This episode is brought to you by the free mini ebook: 12 Little Hacks for the Mindful Creative Your Next Story LinkedIn Booz Allen Consulting PMP Certification SCRM Certification SHRM Society for HR Management Zip Recruiter Capital One Yournextjump.com yournextjump.com/gethired yournextjump.com/lifeafterteaching Connect with Hilary on Instagram at @hilary.sutton. Show notes: www.hilarysutton.com/podcast

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 with Hilary on Instagram at @hilary.sutton ASJA American Public Health Association The Deliberate Freelancer Podcast Association Station Podcast

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 is brought to you by the free mini eBook: 12 Little Hacks for the Mindful Creative Show notes available at hilarysutton.com/podcast Connect with Hilary on Instagram at @hilary.sutton. Mary Baldwin College Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story Book by Arnold Schwarzenegger Long Game Daniel Pink

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 to you by the free mini eBook: 12 Little Hacks for the Mindful Creative Show notes available at hilarysutton.com/podcast Mindful Return: https://www.mindfulreturn.com Parents at Work Podcast: https://parentsatwork.libsyn.com The Abundant Mama Project Shawn Fink https://shawnfink.com/welcome/ FairPlay by Eve Rodsky: https://www.fairplaylife.com Brené Brown: https://brenebrown.com Ruth Feldman, Neuroscience at Yale Medical School https://ruthfeldmanlab.com/people/ Maternal Gatekeeping: https://www.fatherhood.org/championing-fatherhood/maternal-gatekeeping-why-it-matters-for-children National Parks Program for 4th Graders https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/every-kid-outdoors-program-provides-fourth-grade-students-with-free-entrance-to-public-lands.htm