Meet Jalonda Hill

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Jalonda Hill. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Jalonda below.

Hi Jalonda, so happy to have you on the platform and I think our readers are in for a treat because you’ve got such an interesting story and so much insight and wisdom. So, let’s start with a topic that is relevant to everyone, regardless of industry etc. What do you do for self-care and how has it impacted you?

Evenings around here are sacred. My evening unwind routine is nothing to play with lol! I’m talking dimmed lights, facial massage, hot shower, spa music… the whole nine! Another big part of self-care is traveling being by the ocean fuels my soul. Movement has been a huge part of self-care journey. It’s legit like a love letter to my body.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

WOW—where do I even begin?! I’m someone who loves to laugh, play pickleball, spend time with my little nieces, travel every chance I get, and stay active—I’m a big believer in moving your body often and seeing as much of the world as possible. Life is short, but we have the power to make every chapter the best one yet.

I recently turned 50, and let me tell you—it put a fresh spin on everything! I’m praying for 50 more, and navigating what that next half looks like feels like standing in front of a blank canvas. No limits, just endless possibilities.

Let me take you back a bit—I’m a Cincinnati native who spent many summers in Detroit, so The D definitely helped raise me! I cheered a little, but my real love became basketball. I played for two years in high school until I became pregnant my junior year. That paused my hoop dreams, but it didn’t stop my drive. I graduated, went to college, and bounced around between majors—pharmacy, respiratory therapy, fashion design—before realizing I’ve always been an entrepreneur at heart.

One of my earliest hustles? I was about 9, painting rocks and selling them—and baby, people bought them! That spirit never left.

One of my proudest moments was when a brand flew me out to California for a paid campaign and to speak on a panel. The best part? They let me bring my daughter and niece as my +2s. We stayed at the Beverly Hills Hotel in the most beautiful suite you can imagine. Watching their faces light up, screaming and running around filming everything—it was priceless. They got to attend events, receive PR packages, and even met one of their favorite TikTokers. They filmed a TikTok together and it went viral! It was a dream trip, and more than anything, I was so proud they got to see what’s possible when you work hard and dream big.

At the end of the day, I want people—especially women—to know that you can start fresh at any age. You’re never too old, too late, or too anything to evolve, explore, and expand into your purpose. I’m just getting started, and I’m bringing joy, energy, and intention with me every step of the way.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

The three most impactful skills in my journey were ambition, creativity, and relatability.

I really believe that these qualities are developed an early age. I would suggest starting by giving themselves permission to be a work in progress. I’m 50 years old soooo I’ve been working at this for probably 30 years as an entrepreneur. This wasn’t something that happened overnight. I really believe I’m still working in progress. Trust me. I’m learning every day! Set small goals and trust me when you achieve them it increases your ambition and the desire to do it again and again! When it comes to being relatable, always remember YOU are the ONLY YOU on this planet! Your story matters, your lessons, your mess ups… People want to connect with people.

Alright so to wrap up, who deserves credit for helping you overcome challenges or build some of the essential skills you’ve needed?

My therapist! She has definitely been a pillar in this entire process. I’ve experienced so much grief and change within the last 5 years that it’s literally by the grace of God that I’m still standing! There were so many times that I wanted to quit, but I just realized I needed to rebalance, take things off my plate and give myself grace for still showing up for myself. One of the things that my therapist does during our sessions is that she gives me homework. The accountability and the consistency has really been helpful.

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