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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 his favorite (spoiler: none of the above), his advice to early stage entrepreneurs, and why he is ambitious about his family.
Adam H. Phillips is the Managing Director of Techstars Baltimore AI Health where he looks for early stage healthtech ventures to fund and grow alongside our network partners at Johns Hopkins and CareFirst. He is the founding Managing Director at MoxE where he built an impact fund. Adam is also the Founder of AthletesInnovate, a former Senior Attorney/Director of Innovation at USDOT, and an Adjunct Professor. He holds a BA in Psychology, an MA in History and a Juris Doctorate.
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Learn more about Adam and connect with him at https://adamhphillips.com/
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Book Rec: Venture Deals
Book Rec: Watership Down
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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 research, led her to develop workshops, keynotes, and group learnings on how to rewire our internal hardware and update our mental software.
This episode is brought to you by HSL Digital.
Resources and Recommendations from this episode:
Free Resource: 12 Little Hacks for the Mindful Creative
Unlock with Kristin Graham
Doing Fewer Things Better podcast
Follow Kristin on LinkedIn
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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.
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Resources and Recommendations from this episode:
Book: the Daily Stoic
Free Resource: 12 Little Hacks for the Mindful Creative
Malloy Industries
Follow Mike on LinkedIn
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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 meaningful relationships are possible. Beth's mission led to the creation of the Your Enneagram Coach community--a nurturing space where individuals safely explore the Enneagram. She has a new book out called “The Enneagram for Moms.”
This episode is brought to you by HSL Digital.
Resources and Recommendations from this episode:
Beth's 2019 visit to Hustle & Grace (Overview of the Enneagram)
Book: The Enneagram for Moms by Beth McCord
EnneagramforMoms.com
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 ObamaThis 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
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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
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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 BlogConnect with Hilary on Instagram @hilary.sutton. Show notes: www.hilarysutton.com/podcast
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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
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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.
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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
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