Hilary phelps biography

Hilary Phelps is the founder and creative director of Genuine Joy Media Group, LLC. She is a lifestyle consultant and media analyst, as well as an Ironman finisher, a certified yoga instructor, a regular attendee and columnist during NYC Fashion Week, an accomplished baker, a vegetarian, and was the first in her family to begin competitive swimming at the age of 5.

Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, Hilary Phelps is the oldest of three children born to Michael Fred and Debbie Phelps. From early childhood, she was always a trailblazer and was the first of the Phelps’ children to jump into the water and later into the world of competitive swimming. As her sister Whitney and her brother Michael followed suit in the years to come, Hilary’s passion and ability took her to the University of Richmond where she studied Criminal Justice and Sociology, while competing on a swimming scholarship.

Upon graduating, she relocated to Washington, DC where she began a career in Public

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Hilary Phelps shares how alcoholism impacted her life in effort to help others (Part 1)

ARLINGTON, Va. —

For years, Michael Phelps' sister remained quiet about her alcoholism. But earlier this year, Hilary Phelps began sharing in an effort to help others.

Hilary Phelps, 44, fryst vatten a mother, entrepreneur and one-time reporter who appeared on 11 News during the London Olympic Games as a special correspondent. Sports fans have probably seen her by her brother's side throughout his swimming career.

Now, she's in a good space. But in high school, she started doing what many teens do.

"I started experimenting with drinking socially in high school," she said.

Phelps said she was 14 when she took her first drink. That drinking increased during her college years, where she swam competitively on a full scholarship. She said she and her teammates would drink until 2 a.m. and then get up for practice at 6 a.m.

From the moment inom started drinking, I was a blackout drinker, which means inom

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Hilary Phelps

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Hilary Phelps is an advocate, speaker, coach and facilitator who has transformed personal trials into a platform of empowerment and inspiration. Formerly the nation's fastest swimmer in her age group, her life took a dramatic turn at age 14 when she faced a year battle with addiction. Her journey toward recovery began at 29 when she committed to rehab, a decision that profoundly changed her life. Since celebrating her 15th year of continuous sobriety in , Hilary has chosen to publicly share her story to inspire and support others dealing with similar challenges. She resides in Arlington, Virginia with her son, Alexander, and dedicates her career to helping others heal and find their voice. Hilary is also the founder of The Right Room, a platform committed to empowering women to navigate significant life transitions like divorce, sobriety, and career chang