Resilience & Transformation: Tamara Hill- TBCY

Tamara Hill, Founder of Hill House Group, on Poetry, Design, and Global Leadership

Entered digital advertising at the rise of the Internet era
Early experiences in Silicon Valley and meetings with Steve Jobs

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In this inspiring episode of TBCY, Ashutosh Garg sits down with Tamara Hill, founder of Hill House Group and author of the newly-released poetry memoir Threads of Becoming: A Poetry Memoir on Resilience and Transformation. Tamara shares insights from her transformational journey across careers, continents, and creative realms.

00:01:55 -What sparked Tamara Hill’s entry into creative strategy and design?

Entered digital advertising at the rise of the Internet era
Early experiences in Silicon Valley and meetings with Steve Jobs
Career moves through E-commerce and user experience
Passion for designing technology that enhances life

00:02:43-What leadership lessons did Tamara learn from global roles like Airbnb?

Importance of listening and valuing diverse, collaborative teams
Curiosity and a problem-solving mindset as success drivers
Impact of company culture centered on improving people’s lives

00:03:39-Why did Tamara take a sabbatical and how did it shape her next chapter?

Pandemic and personal milestones prompted reflection
Stepped back to explore writing and start her luxury property venture
Used quiet time for introspection and planning new directions

00:04:56-What personal moments inspired her memoir, Threads of Becoming?

Early resilience shaped by being raised by Sicilian grandparents
Coping with significant losses in early adulthood
Personal suffering informed her approach to life and decision making

00:06:00-How do Tamara’s varied identities show up in her poetry?

Integration of corporate, entrepreneurial, motherhood, and travel experiences
Chose poetry for its ability to convey nonlinear, personal stories
Poems designed to relate to modern ways of consuming content

00:07:36-What role has writing played in Tamara’s healing and self-discovery?

Lifelong journaling as emotional processing
Journaling filtered recurring themes that evolved into poetry
Publicly sharing poetry was a vulnerable but rewarding experience

00:09:26-Which themes and poems capture the essence of her book?

Focus on community, healing, and moving toward the light after hardship
Example: “The Turning” symbolizing recovery post-pandemic
Universality of grief and connection, as illustrated by readers’ emotional reactions

00:13:39-What is Hill House Group, and how does Tamara blend aesthetics with storytelling?

Merges California and European aesthetics in properties
Incorporates art collaborations (murals, sculptures, yoga experiences)
Designs immersive environments where guests learn and connect

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Learn more about Tamara Hill: LinkedIn

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