Author, Blogger, Podcaster, Content Creator, Adjunct Professor, Triathlon, Swim, and Running Coach
Hilary Topper is a dynamic leader who proves you can reinvent yourself and chase new passions at any stage of life. After closing HJMT Public Relations Inc. in March 2025 following more than 30 years at the helm, she now focuses on sharing her expertise through blogs, podcasts, and books as an adjunct professor and celebrated author, bringing decades of communication and business experience to everything she does.
While she built a highly successful career in public relations, her story goes far beyond the boardroom. Hilary completely transformed her life, shifting from a dedicated business professional into a passionate multi-sport endurance athlete.
Hilary Topper is a seasoned media professional with extensive on-camera experience spanning national, local, and regional television. Her insights have been spotlighted across radio shows, podcasts, blogs, newspapers, and magazines. A sought-after expert, she is frequently interviewed on topics including social media, influencer relations, and the world of swimming, biking, and running.
As a seasoned professional speaker, Hilary captivates and motivates audiences of all sizes. She has addressed large crowds, including hundreds of attendees at the Boston Run Show and the Public Relations Society of America Counselors’ Academy.
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Social media is becoming the fastest way to communicate ideas and values. Are you using this ever-changing media to effectively communicate your messages?
How can you stand out? How do you take your passion and turn it into profit? In Branding in a Digital World, author Hilary JM Topper discusses how branding your business – from your overall image to messaging – is paramount to its success.
This book will take the reader on Hilary’s decade-long journey as she trains for and runs her first 5K, swims the aqua-blue waters of the Caribbean, cycles a hilly course in Milwaukee, learns how to run–walk her way through the New York City Marathon, and competes in her first triathlon in Sanibel, Florida.
This is the ultimate beginner’s guide to mastering the triathlon. With tailored training plans and expert tips on gear and nutrition, every new triathlete will build confidence and endurance and cross the finish line with pride.
6 PM
Barnes & Noble, Huntington, Celebrating the Lightning Warriors Junior Triathlon Team
2 PM
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PLAYTRI, Dallas, 6465 E Mockingbird Ln #358, Dallas
3 PM
Red Horn Brewery & Roastery, in The Barrel Room 1615 Scottsdale Dr, Building 1 Suite 110 Cedar Park, TX
6:30 PM
Ready to Run Austin
3616 Far W Blvd #120, Austin, TX
7 PM
Hempstead Library, 115 James A Garner Way, Hempstead, NY
