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 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. 

 

Resources mentioned:

• Nobu Documentary - Tribeca Film Festival

• Hilliard Studio Method

 

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• Longevity doesn’t start at 70. It starts now - with strength, intention, and purpose.

• 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.

• 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. 

 

Podcast contact info:

• Liz’s Instagram 

• Lee’s Instagram

• Hilliard Studio Method

• HSM Facebook

• Liz & Lee’s YouTube