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Jun 2024
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Taylor Hill: How to Navigate Emotional C...

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About this episode

How does gratitude aid during emotional struggles?

How does focusing on positives improve our emotional well-being?

Today, let's welcome supermodel, content creator, actor, and philanthropist Taylor Hill. Discovered at the age of 14, Taylor has worked with fashion houses and luxury brands around the globe and has graced the covers of prestigious fashion magazines, including Vogue. Beyond her modeling career, Taylor is the founder of Tate and Taylor, a media content platform and community inspired by her late Labradoodle, Tate. 

Taylor speaks candidly about her emotional journey with her late Labradoodle, Tate and the profound bond she shared with him,  describing how he was more than just a pet – he was a soulmate and a source of unwavering support. She also opens up about the challenges and triumphs of starting her modeling career as a teenager, highlighting the pressures and responsibilities that came with her rapid rise to fame.

Inspired by her journey with Tate, Taylor founded Tate and Taylor, a media content platform and community for pets and their humans. She explains the mission behind this venture, which aims to support pet owners and raise awareness about animal welfare.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to handle emotional challenges

How to manage early career success

How to stay fit mentally and physically

How to manage grief and loss

How to pursue your purpose

How to find joy and gratitude everyday

Taylor's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the healing power of unconditional love, an inspiring message for anyone facing their own struggles and searching for meaning in their experiences. 

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 03:50 Earliest Childhood Memory
  • 09:30 Modeling at 14 
  • 12:52 Going to School Wasn’t For Me
  • 15:26 Victoria Secret Model
  • 18:18 Audition Process for Models
  • 20:20 Having the Right Team
  • 24:52 Discipline of a VS Model
  • 33:32 VS Comeback
  • 38:55 Experiencing Burnout
  • 42:12 Losing Tate
  • 51:33 The Signs and Symptoms
  • 01:13:01 Healing From Losing Your Pet
  • 01:19:40 Pregnancy and Miscarriage 
  • 01:44:52 Alone Time While Grieving
  • 01:53:02 Emotional Support From Your Partner
  • 02:04:01 Everyone’s Journey is Different
  • 02:10:39 Building the Tate and Taylor Brand
  • 02:20:52 A Brand for a Cause
  • 02:24:48 Taylor on Final Five

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