Скачать или смотреть Ep 261: Trust Yourself — Pathfinding for the Modern World with Hillary Spiritos

Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we share real, raw, and remarkable stories of people breaking cycles, finding freedom, and leading with courage.
Today’s guest is Hillary Spiritos (Millennial) — a pathfinding coach and founder of Bat Outta Hell, where she helps young adults find the courage, creativity, and resilience to design lives that feel authentic, invigorating, and meaningful.

A former university advisor at Duke, NYU, and Northeastern, Hillary has guided countless students and early-career professionals through crossroads moments — from choosing a major to choosing themselves. Now she empowers Millennials and Gen Zers to redefine success, navigate uncertainty, and trust that their unique paths can lead to purpose.

In this conversation, we explore what it means to trust yourself in a world that’s constantly shifting — and how courage, curiosity, and clarity can transform the way we live and lead.

✨ In This Episode

Hillary’s journey from RA to coach — helping young adults find direction

How to redefine success based on your values, not validation

Using social media with awareness instead of comparison

Building resilience through action and self-trust

Generational insights on Millennials & Gen Z navigating an uncertain world

What Hillary would tell her 20-something self about writing her own rules

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & introduction to Hillary Spiritos
00:33 – The mission behind Bat Outta Hell
01:59 – From college advising to pathfinding: how it began
03:55 – Empowering Millennials and Gen Z to create change
07:55 – What makes this generation’s challenges unique
09:51 – Anxiety, cynicism & social media overload
15:26 – Redefining success through your own values
21:11 – Is social media friend or foe?
27:15 – Authenticity vs perfection online
30:09 – Navigating a tough job market with resilience
35:27 – Facing fear and taking action
40:18 – Her 20-something self: “The rules don’t come from outside you.”
41:25 – Hillary’s card pick: Celebrate — Life’s Too Short to Act Normal

💡 Key Takeaways

You define success — not your title or salary.

Awareness turns social media from a trap into a tool.

Courage grows through action, not perfection.

Authenticity is the new currency of connection.

The rules don’t come from outside you — they come from within.

📚 About Hillary Spiritos

Hillary Spiritos, M.A., C.L.C. is a pathfinding coach and founder of Bat Outta Hell, helping young adults and early-career professionals overcome fear and self-doubt to create meaningful, sustainable lives. She holds degrees from Duke and NYU, has lived abroad, and leads workshops on resilience, leadership, and navigating change.

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📸 Instagram & TikTok: @bat.outa_hell

💌 Shop Highlight

Hillary’s favorite from our Girl, Take the Lead! Heartfelt Cards & Gifts Shop:
“Celebrate — Life’s Too Short to Act Normal.”
A joyful reminder to embrace your quirks, follow your own rules, and celebrate the life you’re creating — one bold step at a time.

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