After attending the "Hands Off!" protest in Charlotte, we came home with a renewed sense of purpose: that being our truest selves—two women in love, choosing joy, choosing kindness—is an act of revolution. In this episode, Liz opens up about softening into her feminine energy, what that's meant for her growth, and shares an excerpt from her upcoming book exploring the necessity of balance, not dominance, in reshaping our society. Plus, we recount how our well-intentioned Costco adventure turned into an overstimulating nightmare. It was worth it to vote with our dollars!

Links mentioned:

• Salted Melon Market and Eatery: Try our HSM smoothie!

• The Independent Picture House: Go see The Friend at our favorite cinema!

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• We vote with our dollars every time we spend money. Supporting businesses that align with your values is a powerful form of everyday resistance.

• Authenticity is activism: living truthfully—especially in a world that demands conformity—is one of the most radical things we can do.

• Balance starts from within, always. Societal change begins on the individual level. Embracing both masculine and feminine energy can help restore a deeper sense of harmony in yourself, and in the world around you.

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Be Powerful with Liz & Lee 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.

Podcast contact info:

• Liz's Instagram

• Lee's Instagram

• Hilliard Studio Method

• HSM Facebook

• Liz & Lee's YouTube