In this deeply personal and joy-filled episode, Amy sits down with her daughter Kelley Hillman pediatrician, fashion lover, soon-to-be mom, and a woman beautifully evolving through every life season. They reflect on style bonding, motherhood, letting go of perfectionism, and the emotional growth that comes with stepping into new identities. From New York fashion trips to ocean boba cravings (aka caviar), this episode is full of heartfelt insight and hilarious gems you’ll replay.

• 00:01:40 – Kelley shares her long medical journey and reaching 23rd grade
• 00:02:55 – Closet raids, shared fashion habits & “I love my mommy” moment
• 00:05:12 – How fashion became Kelley's creative outlet during residency
• 00:06:45 – Jewelry talk: Julie Miles, sentiment over trend
• 00:08:00 – Dressing her NICU friends in Amy’s closet for a girls’ weekend
• 00:10:50 – Surprise NYC trip for LaPointe fashion show while 5 weeks pregnant
• 00:15:45 – Kelley opens up about wanting to be an emotionally present mom
• 00:16:40 – Letting go of performance-based identity after years of schooling
• 00:17:25 – Intentional motherhood & breaking generational cycles
• 00:18:30 – Struggles with quiet comparison and reclaiming self-worth
• 00:19:55 – Lessons from Amy on timeless beauty and inner confidence
• 00:21:15 – People-pleasing vs. peace: how Kelley’s redefining success
• 00:23:40 – Learning to love herself through rest and life shifts
• 00:24:50 – Final reflections on motherhood, faith, and showing up fully

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From Austin to Amy’s Laguna Beach home, mixed media artist Ash Almonte brought more than just art, she brought soul. In this radiant, raw episode, Amy shares how their Instagram connection sparked a full-blown, joy-filled art event that turned into lifelong memories, new collectors, and even a mural commission. Dive into the behind-the-scenes of what it really takes to create beauty, live boldly, and show up with faith.

In this episode:
• How Amy and Ash’s collaboration turned into a home gallery event
• The power of saying yes, even when it’s inconvenient
• Behind the art: grief, butterflies, and Ash’s deeper story
• What it takes to host a meaningful, stylish event
• The magic of women gathering, creating, and connecting

📍 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:33 – How the art collab started from an IG DM
00:01:31 – Amy sees Ash’s work & pitches a bigger idea
00:02:51 – The huge commitment it took for Ash to say yes
00:04:07 – Juggling motherhood, marriage & painting 10+ pieces
00:05:03 – Turning the event into an elevated experience
00:06:30 – Why butterflies are central to Ash’s art
00:07:15 – Curating the perfect guest list for art lovers
00:07:38 – Custom denim painting, Louis bags & live art
00:08:03 – Botox, brows, and one bold male guest
00:09:08 – Amy’s event-planning breakdown (and secrets)
00:10:05 – Why 3–6pm was the perfect party window
00:10:44 – Specialty cocktails: Butterfly Kisses & Monarchs
00:11:25 – The RSVPs, denim painting count & logistics
00:12:48 – The unforgettable hot bartender story
00:15:47 – The real stress before the event & praying it works out
00:17:32 – Favorite moments: connection, champagne, and joy
00:18:39 – Guests’ emotional response to Ash’s art
00:19:55 – Ash’s story: losing her dad & the meaning of butterflies
00:21:00 – Ash gets commissioned for a custom mural
00:22:08 – More collectors, more commissions, more connection

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amy-plus-podcast/id1811885921

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Today’s episode is a heart-filled look at style, healing, and self-worth. Amy sits down with Samantha, aka Sam from @StyleofSam, who shares how growing up in a humble immigrant household shaped her creativity, how she transitioned from being a pharmacist to a stylist, and why helping women feel powerful in their clothes has become her mission.

In this episode:
• Growing up with resourcefulness and hand-me-downs
• How Sam’s fertility journey led her to start blogging
• Why personal style is more than trends, it’s transformation
• Her approach to helping women build confidence through clothes
• Closet edits, conscious shopping, and her “rule of three”

📍 TIMESTAMPS:
00:01:12 – Meet Sam: pharmacist, stylist, mom, and confidence curator
00:03:58 – Style beginnings: garage sales, library mags, and trading clothes
00:08:20 – How infertility and IVF sparked a shift to fashion
00:13:45 – Closet edits, client experiences, and overcoming shame
00:17:30 – How clothes can change your mindset and energy
00:21:14 – Style tips: rule of 3, shopping your closet, power outfits
00:27:50 – Body changes, aging, and rewriting the self-talk
00:32:30 – Letting go of clothes, hoarder habits, and generational mindsets
00:38:05 – From Gucci to Goodwill: mixing fashion without guilt

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amy-plus-podcast/id1811885921

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