We are almost to the end of our adventure in Italy and wanted to share all the amazing experiences we’ve had and lessons learned so far! From our favorite places we’ve stayed to our favorite excursions, this is a casual chit chat to hopefully inspire your future travel plans. We’ve linked some of our favorite spots below!  

Resources mentioned:

• Lucy Williams, our travel agent
• Villa Cora in Florence
• Colle Bereto Vineyard

Some key lessons from our trip so far:

• When you’re traveling (and always, really) treat people well and be of service to the people you meet. Especially when you’re in a different country with different customs, be friendly and you’ll make impactful connections wherever you are.
• We highly recommend working with a travel agent to make sure you get to do all the excursions you want to do, especially if you’re looking for an elevated experience!
• Seek to learn on your adventures. Leave whatever notions you have behind and open your mind and heart to new people and experiences and let them teach you new things.

 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