We’re looking forward to introducing you to Rickell Hill. Check out our conversation below.
Rickell , a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
First 30 Minutes – Grounding & Gratitude
I start with quiet time—no phone, no noise. I hydrate, open my curtains, and spend time with God in prayer or worship. I journal, reflect on what I’m grateful for, and write a quick affirmation to anchor my heart for the day.
Next 30 Minutes – Mind & Body Alignment
This is my time to move. Whether it’s stretching, walking, or a short workout, I get my body in motion. I fix a light, healthy breakfast and often listen to something uplifting—a devotional, podcast, or gospel playlist—to keep my mindset strong.
Final 30 Minutes – Intentional Planning & Focus
I take a few moments to review my top priorities and set intentions for the day. Before diving into messages or emails, I try to complete one meaningful task that aligns with my purpose—whether that’s writing, planning, or creating.
Every day doesn’t flow perfectly, but this structure helps me show up grounded, grateful, and focused. It’s not about perfection—it’s about presence.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Rickell Hill, a faith-driven women’s empowerment leader, certified life coach, and founder of ElevateHER Boldly, a nonprofit organization that helps women heal, evolve, and rediscover purpose through mentorship, community, and transformative experiences.
My journey began long before the titles. For years, I battled with self-doubt, brokenness, and the pressure to appear strong while silently rebuilding from within. But through faith, surrender, and the courage to face my own reflection, I discovered that the very pieces I once hid were meant to inspire others. That revelation became the foundation of my purpose — and the birth of ElevateHER Boldly.
Today, ElevateHER Boldly curates experiences that reach the heart of every woman’s story. Our signature events — including Matters of the Heart, Sisterhood Unplugged, and the Give Her Flowers Brunch — are more than gatherings; they are sacred spaces where women reconnect with who they are, release what no longer serves them, and rise into the fullness of who they’re becoming.
What makes my brand unique is its heart-centered approach. We don’t just inspire women — we walk beside them through the process of healing and becoming. Every program, conversation, and collaboration is designed to remind women that transformation isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence, authenticity, and faith in the becoming.
Currently, I’m expanding the Matters of the Heart movement and preparing to release my debut book, Restored Pieces: Beauty Woven Through Brokenness, which tells my story of faith, healing, and personal restoration.
At the core of everything I do is one simple truth: even in life’s most shattered seasons, beauty is still being woven. My mission is to help women see that — and to remind them that they, too, can bloom unapologetically right where they are.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Before the world told me who I had to be, I was a little girl with big dreams, an open heart, and a deep belief that love could heal anything. I was curious, creative, and full of hope — unafraid to dream out loud. I didn’t worry about fitting in or being perfect; I just wanted to make people feel seen, loved, and inspired.
But as life happened, layers began to form — expectations, responsibilities, and the silent pressure to be everything for everyone. Somewhere in that process, I started to shrink, dimming my light to make others comfortable.
It took years of unlearning to reconnect with the version of me that existed before the noise — the version God designed. Today, I lead from that place again. The healed, restored, and still-becoming woman I am now carries the heart of that little girl, but with the wisdom and strength that only the journey could teach.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
The defining wounds of my life were the ones that challenged my identity — the moments that made me question my worth, my voice, and my place in the world. I’ve experienced heartbreak, betrayal, and seasons where I carried more than I was ever meant to hold. There were times I felt unseen and unheard, times when I poured into everyone else while silently running on empty.
But those same wounds became the soil where my healing began. Each one forced me to face myself — to peel back the layers I built to survive and rediscover the woman God originally created me to be. Healing came through surrender. Through prayer, forgiveness, and therapy. Through learning that strength isn’t in perfection — it’s in honesty, in softness, in allowing God to restore what was broken.
Today, I no longer see my wounds as weaknesses; I see them as reminders of grace. Every scar tells a story of survival, and every healed place has become a platform for purpose. My pain taught me how to lead with empathy, love without fear, and help other women rise from their own broken places — boldly and unapologetically.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
For a long time, the public version of me was the polished version — the woman who had it all together, who showed up strong no matter what was happening behind the scenes. I thought being “put together” was what people expected, especially as a leader, wife, and mother. But over time, I’m realizing that perfection is exhausting — and it isn’t purpose.
Today, the public version of me and the private version of me are getting aligned. What you see is who I am truly becoming — a woman still becoming, still healing, still walking boldly in grace. I’ve learned that authenticity connects in ways perfection could never.
I’m starting to laugh loud, to love hard, and to lead with my heart. The same transparency I live at home and behind closed doors I want to bring to my platforms. I don’t perform anymore; I pour. I am showing up as the woman God called me to be — flaws, faith, and all.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
When I’m gone, I hope people say that I loved well — that I led with heart, lived with faith, and poured light everywhere I went. I want my story to be remembered not just for what I built, but for how I made people feel.
I hope they say that I was a woman who turned pain into purpose and made healing look possible. That I showed up fully — for my family, my community, and for every woman who needed a reminder that she could rise again.
I want my daughters to say, “Mama didn’t just talk about faith — she lived it.” I want women who crossed paths with me to remember that I saw them, celebrated them, and helped them see the beauty in their becoming.
Ultimately, I want my story to whisper what my life shouted: that brokenness doesn’t disqualify you — it births purpose. And that when you live boldly in who God created you to be, your legacy lives far beyond your lifetime.
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