Our Style Stories
Welcome to your digital version of grabbing coffee with a good friend. In this podcast, Hilary Walker leads conversations with the guests of her blog on topics such as creative work, personal style, daily habits, work/life balance, girlboss-ness, momboss-ness and generally all the cool lady stuff we’re eager to learn from each other. Tune in bi-weekly for new episodes, including personal musings from Hilary on life as a freelance prop stylist, wife and mother. And visit ourstylestories.com for the photographic stories that accompany each episode.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 58
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2017
Lisa Elin and Erik Craighead: The Impact of Location on a Creative Career
Today's conversation with Lisa and Erik Craighead of Salt Lake City, UT is primarily about location. I visited their historic downtown apartment earlier this Summer and spent the better part of an en…
Laura Busby: Comfort Zones and Bedding Wisdom
After yesterday's Style Story featuring Laura Busby, I'm sure you're anxious to hear more from this girl who plays mandolin, takes adult ballet classes, and experiments in videography .
In today's in…
Rachel and Dave Chamberlain: Love Stories and Home Renovations for a Family of Six
Rachel and Dave Chamberlain are today's guests and I'm thrilled to welcome them onto the podcast. Earlier this week, I shared their gorgeous Style Story and today you'll hear the rest of their story …
Cristina Lynch: Artisan Crafts and Creative Collaboration
Today we continue our visit with Cristina Lynch from last week. Her Style Story is full of such beautiful traditions and stories. As a special addition to our typical podcast episode, I'm also includ…
Skyler Fike: Multi-Faceted Careers & Self Education
Skyler Fike is a thoughtful guy who has a particular appreciation for challenges that help him grow. Earlier this week we saw a glimpse of his home and how he inhabits his space through his Style Sto…
Maryam Salassi: Art for Children and Launching a Business
This week's Style Story featuring Maryam, Jacob, and Margaux Salassi got a lot of attention for it's bold hues and playful art. I absolutely loved spending the afternoon with this sweet family and th…
Diamond Mahone: Dressing Courageously and Maintaining Authenticity
In Wednesday's blog post you met Diamond Mahone, the fashion blogger behind Diamond Janae, and got a glimpse of her enviable and bold style. Today we're going to dive a little deeper into her story o…
Catie Conlon: Editing, Humility, and Mentorship in the Life of a Young Creative
For someone as young and fresh as she is, Catie Conlon sure has a wealth of valuable life lessons to share. In this podcast interview, Catie discusses her thoughts on the following topics:
- Decorat…
Sam Sano and Joslyn Taylor of SWOON the studio: Creating a Niche Through Diversifying
Part two of SWOON's Style Story takes us behind the front facade of their cool work space and into the minds and musings of Sam and Joslyn, it's founder and principal designers. Join me as I dig deep…
Ruthie Lindsey: Navigating Pain and Purpose, Brokenness and Beauty
Ruthie Lindsey and I sat down to chat at her dining table a month ago after touring her home for her Style Story feature. During our conversation, Ruthie opened up about her journey from being the vi…
Amanda Lackey: Building a Young Business and Working with a Decorator
Yesterday, I walked you through the home and wardrobe of Amanda Lackey. She is a successful photographer and business woman here in Fort Worth with some fantastic insight into multiples niches! Today…
Emily and Aaron Williams: Honoring the Process and Creating Intentional Happiness
I was at a bit of a loss for words on Wednesday when I first posted Emily and Aaron's Style Story. There was so much to share about them and the thought of covering it all just totally overwhelmed me…
Facing Risk and Overcoming Insecurities with Rachael Currie
Today's podcast episode is a bit longer than usual but worth every minute of extra time. Rachael and I started by talking about her background in the performing arts as an actress and then shifted in…
Work & Life Balance, Creative Outlets, & the Blogging Community with Samantha Stewart
Admittedly, today's conversation with Sam was a little self-indulgent. I had a few burning questions about blogging that I just had to ask her. For example, how does she handle a job and a blog... at…
Craftsmanship, Family Influences, and Saving for Your Dream with Angela Scott
For Angela Scott, footwear has been a lifelong pursuit and one that has finally led to the launch of her own company, The Office of Angela Scott. It has been a dream for years and was a long time in …
Priorities, Work Flow, and Repurposing with Dana Pugh
Yesterday's Style Story featuring Dana Pugh was just the beginning of her beautiful insights. Today, you'll get to learn more from this talented lady in a conversation that left me wanting for more. …
Family Businesses, Life Transitions, and Home Renovation with Brianne and Trey Denton
In today's episode, I chat with Brianne and Trey Denton, owners of Blue Lotus Gardens in Dallas, TX and new parents to babygirl Veda, about their family history of entrepreneurship, their views on th…
Literature, Education, and the Importance of a House Full of Books with Colleen Whitver
Between our common interest in writing, history, and education and our undeniable "gift for gab", Colleen and I shared a wonderful conversation when I visited her earlier this year to photograph her …
Creative Entrepreneurship and Launching a Jewelry Line with Jennifer Blumenstock
In this podcast interview, Jennifer and I chat about what inspired the launch of their jewelry line, Three Bishops, what has challenged them so far, and advice for other young creative entrepreneurs.
Decorating on a Budget, Working from Home, and Teaching Your Children About Design with Sarah Greenman
In this episode, you'll listen to Sarah share a few personal insights about the role of budgetary restrictions on her decorating style, the challenges of working from home, how design has taught her …