Forever35 Episode 389: Strategy, Spirituality, and Space with Hillary Power
Feb 16, 2026
Hillary Power, business doula and founder of Riverday who blends corporate strategy with spiritual and somatic practices. She explains what a business doula does. Conversations touch on women's circles, naming values and desires, and practical tips for starting a consulting business. There’s also a reading of a poem about beginning close to home.
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Friendship Sparked By A Dating Confession
- Hillary and Doree bonded after discovering they'd both dated the same man, which quickly broke the ice.
- That shared story led to a lasting friendship from their BuzzFeed days.
Laid Off, Then Built A New Path
- Hillary was laid off ten days after her second child and used that disruption to pursue spiritual facilitation and consulting.
- She began ghostwriting strategies for friends while building women's circles that later became her business.
Test Big Career Changes Small
- Start with small, practical moves to test a career or business change before quitting everything.
- Integrate curious activities into your current life to see if they truly fit your values and desires.
