Over the past few years, the actual landscape of work has felt like it changed seismically. With the advent of tech and a rise in remote working, we rethink our careers. Phone-based work-from-home (WFH) jobs are among the most accessible and most flexible types of options available. These roles let...
The Rise of Solopreneurs: How to Thrive Without a Team
The traditional 9-to-5 office job is no longer the only path to success. The rise of the "solopreneur" is reshaping how many individuals approach business and career development. Such individuals operate entirely independently, wearing multiple hats as they manage every aspect of their business. Although many who fly solo love...
On Being a Woman in Business
Being a woman in business has been an incredible journey filled with triumphs and challenges. Despite reaching success at my PR firm, HJMT PR, the road was not without its hurdles, many of which were uniquely tied to my gender. The recent events in the news brought me back to...
On a Recent Delta Flight
Upon returning home from the Boston Run Show, where I had been a presenter, I was upgraded to First Class for my flight back to New York. At least five people were in line for the restroom as the doors closed. This led us to sit at the gate, waiting...
Employee Benefits and Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions
This year, the employee benefits landscape continues to evolve, with a heightened focus on financial well-being. Today, we explore the critical role financial benefits play in employees' lives, and I'm thrilled to have a seasoned expert with us who can shed light on this transformative shift. I'm Hilary Topper, and...
46% of People of Color Say Employers Could Do More to Decrease Hair Discrimination
What gets me angry is our lack of understanding of different people and different cultures. We're not the "white America" that we may have been in the past. We are comprised of so many different types of people and those differences make us an amazing country, because we are not...
How to Stay Active When You Have a Desk Job
Working from home or in an office can be a sedentary lifestyle, but it doesn’t have to be. Finding a job that supports your health and well-being is key to balancing an active lifestyle. Using resources like Jooble can help you explore positions that offer flexibility for online work, making...
My Book Helped Me Reconnect with One of My First Clients
One of my first clients was a company called, People Communication Skills, run by Esther Bogin. I represented the company in the late 90s into the 2000s. We did great things together but when we parted, I hadn't heard from them in years. When my book, From Couch Potato to...
Making My Book Into a Movie?
You're probably thinking that From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete would make a good movie, but what about Branding in a Digital World or Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Social Media? Would those books make good movies? Movie Houses Recently, I've been getting queried by production houses asking...
Headsweats
In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Jim Heese, CEO of Headsweats. Learn about Jim's background, Headsweats, and what's in store for the brand in the year ahead. In addition, hear how Headsweats is sponsoring the Denver/Boulder leg of Hilary's nationwide book tour for From Couch...