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Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaFrom Burnout to Brilliance: Conversations with SistersLast week, Dana and Alyssa had the privilege of diving deep into the world of Rachel Sheeran, a dynamic motivational speaker and conference emcee. Rachel's insights on thriving as an entrepreneur while being away from home and loved ones were nothing short of inspiring. This week, Dana and Alyssa unravel the lessons they learned from Rachel about life and business.This episode of Hustle and Gather was hosted by Dana Kadwell and honorary sister Alyssa Ruth and was produced by Earfluence.Check out their other hustles!C&D Events The Bradford Wedding VenueAnthem HouseHustle a...2023-10-0244 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaOvercoming Stereotypes and Unleashing Your Authenticity: Conversations with SistersLast week, Courtney and Dana talked with Tiffany Welton about how she's building her team at her new venture, RBF Champagne Bar. In this episode, the sisters are talking about creating opportunities for yourself, identifying what's causing you anxiety and how infuriating it is to be told to smile more.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell and produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, The Bradford Wedding Venue, Anthem House and Hustle and Gather.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!This show...2023-04-1733 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaHave we done something kind lately?: Conversations with SistersLast week, Courtney and Dana talked with Lindsay Wrege about how she manages a team with differing abilities. In this episode, the sisters are talking about allyship, kindness and karma.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, The Bradford Wedding Venue, Anthem House and Hustle and Gather.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.Check out their other...2023-04-0334 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaThe little stuff is the big stuff: Conversations with SistersLast week, Courtney and Dana talked with Dean Ogan about how he manages teams in locations across the Triangle and his people-oriented leadership style. In this episode, the sisters are talking about how they maintain healthy relationships with their employees, how they approach failure and the importance of a good office snack budget.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, The Bradford Wedding Venue, Anthem House and Hustle and Gather.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!2023-03-2026 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaWhat do we stand for?: Conversations with SistersLast week, Courtney and Dana talked with Maggie Kane about how she's managing an ever-changing team and following her passion. In this episode, the sisters are talking about their hiring mistakes, fundraising vs. friend-raising and why they're not afraid of conflict.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, The Bradford Wedding Venue, Anthem House and Hustle and Gather.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper...2023-03-0638 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaThe kids are alright: Conversations with SistersLast week, Courtney and Dana talked with Ryan Eves about how he manages a Gen Z team. In this episode, the sisters are talking about generational differences, their entrances to the workforce and how they show up for their younger team members.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, The Bradford Wedding Venue, Anthem House and Hustle and Gather.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney...2023-02-2040 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaYour vulnerability is an asset: Conversations with SistersLast week, Courtney and Dana talked with Nina McCaskey about how and why she built her small-but-mighty team. In this episode, the sisters are talking about how building their team has allowed them to pursue their passions, enjoy work more and fueled their creativity.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, The Bradford Wedding Venue, Anthem House and Hustle and Gather.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell...2023-02-0626 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaBONUS: The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast with Brandee Gaar, "When Hustle and Grit is All You Have"Today we share an episode of the Wedding Pro CEO podcast with Brandee Gaar (formerly the She Who Dares Podcast) that we guested on, "When Hustle and Grit is All You Have with Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell".From Brandee...I have not just one guest on the show today, but two amazing guests: Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, the sisters and brains behind Hustle and Gather! Today, they’re sharing their incredible story about how they created their wedding businesses by using their very own funding from being teachers.They went from no...2022-12-1237 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaBONUS: Courtney and Dana on The Flourishing Entrepreneur, hosted by Aleya HarrisToday we share an episode of a podcast we guested on - The Flourishing Entrepreneur, hosted by our friend Aleya Harris.-----Do you know how to handle fear when first starting your business? Today, we'll talk about how to get around and work with your fears!In this episode, I’m talking to Courtney and Dana, who have seen their vision for their company evolve over the past 12 years from a singular concept into multi businesses that are constantly being grown, argued over, and perfected.Successful bu...2022-12-0547 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaWhere is my self worth? Conversations with SistersLast week, Courtney and Dana talked with Dr. Anissa Reilly about what she learned from her career in education. In this episode, Courtney and Dana are looking back on what they learned from teaching and how it taught them to value themselves.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and i...2022-11-2832 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaWhat teaching others teaches you, with Dr. Anissa ReillyDr. Anissa Reilly was a school principal in one of the poorest districts in the country for over 16 years, and, while she was excited to create a great environment for the elementary students, she struggled to lead staff who didn't want to be led. In this podcast, learn how she rose above the odds against her and why she's decided to go it on her own as an entrepreneur.Five Buckets of Leadership: Speaking in the Moment, by Dr. ReillyThe Ask Dr. Reilly ShowHustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and...2022-11-2141 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaAre We Chasing Money? Accolades? Respect? Contentment? Conversations with SistersLast week, sisters Eunice and Sabrina Moyle talked about the pivot that saved their company, Hello Lucky. They figured out that the growth-at-all-costs and the constant hustle was not what made them happy. Today, Courtney and Dana wonder why they're hustling so hard, and what they're ultimately chasing. Is it money? Respect in the industry? Contentment? Tune in to find out. Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up...2022-11-1437 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaThe Pivot that Saved Hello Lucky, with Eunice and Sabrina Moyle10 years into running Hello Lucky, sisters Eunice and Sabrina Moyle seemed to be on top of the world. They were working luxury weddings, they were featured on Martha Stewart Weddings, and the company was doing $2M a year. But what the world didn't see is Eunice and Sabrina were working crazy hours - and the company was losing over $100K a year. It was almost over, but when Sabrina hired a life coach, they figured out how to make a change that would save the business and get them back to sanity.Eunice and Sabrina Moyle are t...2022-11-0752 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaAre you afraid of money, too? Conversations with SistersLast week, Courtney and Dana talked with Jessie Williams about starting a business and financial requirements of that. In this episode, hear Courtney and Dana talk about their relationships with money and why it sometimes might be scary.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.2022-10-3141 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaStop and take your pulse, with Jessie WilliamsJessie Williams wasn't sure what she wanted to do with her life, but she knew she was her happiest when she was creating. In this episode, hear how her she was inspired to move back to N.C. and open Edge of Urge—a one of a kind store that brings together independent artists' work in Raleigh and Wilmington—and Unlikely Professionals and found success on an unlikely path.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The B...2022-10-2434 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaSigns of burnout, and bulldozing through life: Conversations with SistersLast week, we heard Jen Taylor's tragic yet inspirational story about her husband's sudden death and what happened after - how Jen pressed on and found success in her next venture. Today, Courtney and Dana discuss valuing the lives we lead, even though sometimes it feels like we're bulldozing through them.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!This show is...2022-10-1731 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaAfter burnout, tragedy, and losing everything, Jen Taylor is creating a new pathIn October 2018, Jen Taylor's world came crashing down as her husband tragically passed away, and she quickly had to figure out what the f*** to do with her life. Continue with her wedding planning business? Keep the house in Maui? Pivot to a new venture? No decisions are easy while grieving, but she had to make them anyway. Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up for the venu...2022-10-1037 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaPlaying to each other's strengths: Conversations with SistersLast week, Courtney and Dana talked with another set of sister entrepreneurs—Jackie and Cassie Collier. This week, hear how Courtney and Dana grew to have different strengths and approaches to business, despite being raised together. Plus, find out what caused the sisters' biggest fight ever and how they avoid fighting now.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!This sho...2022-10-0337 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaBuilding a game you can win, with Jackie and Cassie CollierSisters Jackie and Cassie Collier started Bundle by up-cycling old board games with construction paper and handwritten cards and pricing six hours of hard work for $50. Now, paying homage to their family's love of board games, the company creates custom board games that each customer can uniquely enjoy. In this episode, hear how they rolled the dice on building Bundle.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up f...2022-09-2641 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaIs dreaming out loud the best way to make your ideas happen? Or too risky? Conversations with SistersLast week, Julie Novack shared how she talked to anyone who would listen about her vision for PartySlate. For five years, at every cocktail party, she would share her dream, until one day she went for it. But is thinking out loud over cocktails the best strategy for everyone? Courtney and Dana aren't so sure.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up for the venue ma...2022-09-1928 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaPartySlate's Julie Novack on quitting her job, raising $15M, and surviving the pandemicIn 2014, everything was going well for Julie Novack. She had spent her career at digital marketing agencies, at times with $50M budgets and in charge of 250 people. It was a fulfilling career that most would dream of. Except Julie's dream was the idea that she couldn't stop talking about for years - a content-rich marketplace that inspires people planning events and connects them with the leading event companies across the country and the world -- all in one place. That idea was PartySlate, which now has raised over $15M and has over 15,000 users. Tune in to hear J...2022-09-1242 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaWe're all still just figuring it out: Conversations with SistersLast week, Courtney and Dana talked with former pro-basketball player Marcus Ginyard about his journey to reinvent himself. In this episode, hear about them discuss the challenges of transitioning your life as an adult and the struggles of deciding what the hell you want to do—which should never include cutting your own bangs.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!T...2022-09-0535 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaYou'll never win right away, with Marcus GinyardBasketball has been Marcus Ginyard's life for the last 31 years. And after a 12-year pro-career on the court, the Tar Heel basketball alum is reinventing himself in the Triangle. In this episode, hear how what he learned while becoming a successful athlete is helping him find success in what he calls "the real world."Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!2022-08-2942 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaWhat does it mean to love yourself unconditionally? Conversations with SistersLast week, Don Mamone taught Courtney and Dana a lot about self-love. In this episode, learn how they've learned to love themselves and how they're helping to cultivate that love in their children, too.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.Check out t...2022-08-2233 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaJust be yourself already, with Don MamoneA hospitality veteran and photography entrepreneur, Don Mamone was afraid that their business would be at risk if they were to be who they knew they were. When they finally decided it was time to live their authentic truth, the outpouring of acceptance was greater than they could've ever imagined. In this episode, learn what can happen when you start bringing your whole self to the table.Explore gender and Don's story more deeply:- Beyond the Binary: A Practical Guide to Understanding Gender- Blog Post: Everyone Has a Coming Out Story...2022-08-1558 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaAre you running toward something or away from something? Conversations with SistersOn last week's episode, Brandee Gaar from the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast talked about how you come to a point in business where you have a choice - run FROM fear, or run TO something that's both exciting and scary. Today, Courtney and Dana unpack that conversation; plus, how lavish celebrations truly fill a need in life, the value of mentorship, and failing on a hire - again. Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bra...2022-08-0837 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaAre you DOING the work, or GROWING your business?When Brandee Gaar left her job in hospitality, she had to work hard to build her business. She wore all the hats - sales, marketing, SOPs, hiring, firing, customer relations, and everything else that comes with running a small business. She wasn't making much, but she realized that in order to make more money, she actually had to spend money on hiring the right people. Slowly she's removed the hats, and now she's truly the CEO of her business.Brandee Gaar is a wedding business coach, owner of Blush by Brandee Gaar, and host of the Wedding Pro...2022-08-0143 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaYou failed, now move on: Conversations with SistersOn last week's episode, Married at First Sight's Rachel DeAlto talked about her times when life was going nowhere - a law career that didn't work out, a startup that ran out of money, and a messy divorce. But she started over, pushed through, and now she's one of the most prominent relationship experts. Today, Courtney and Dana unpack that conversation and discuss the failures where it was time for them to move on.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D E...2022-07-2530 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaFailure, Reinvention, and Finding Relatability, with Married at First Sight's Rachel DeAltoWhen you see Rachel DeAlto now, you see a success story - a relationship expert who's been on Married at First Sight and Oprah, and published in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. What you won't see is what happened before the success - a law career that went nowhere, a failed startup, and a messy divorce. She thought that she wasn't allowed to be successful - until a coach called her out on her BS.Rachel DeAlto is a communications expert, media personality, keynote speaker, and the author of relatable: How to Connect with An...2022-07-1833 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaPerfecting the Partnership, with Rock Paper Coin's Nora and Elizabeth SheilsWhen sisters-in-law Nora and Elizabeth Sheils started Rock Paper Coin in 2018, they quickly found that running a software company was nothing like running a typical wedding industry business. First and foremost, they needed funding, which was going well - until an investor backed out at the last minute. In today's episode, Nora and Elizabeth talk about how they scrambled to make payroll, the stress of fundraising, and how they separate tasks to (try to) perfect the partnership.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles in...2022-07-1148 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaBefore Raleigh Cheesy's Growth and Social Media Success Came Backlash (Encore)Today we're re-airing one of our favorite episodes from last year, featuring Raleigh Cheesy's Courtney Bowman. Since our conversation, Courtney has opened up a new location in Raleigh (3075 Medlin Drive) and has become a hit on TikTok.Courtney Bowman literally built Raleigh Cheesy on Instagram and charcuterie boards. It seemed to blow up over night and continued to gain popularity in the Raleigh area. Part of that is due to Courtney's presence, humor, and authenticity. But as she found out, when you're always authentic, you're going to offend some people along the way.If you're dr...2022-07-0436 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaSearching for validation: with possessions, respect from others, and from within: Conversations with SistersOn last week's episode, Kelly Breakstone Roth brought up conscious consumerism - being aware of what we're buying at where it came from. But why do we purchase the things that we do? Is it because we need them? Or because it validates us in some way? Plus, we explore regret and the concept that, if you have no regrets in life, you've never examined yourself enough to make a change.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hu...2022-06-2732 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaBringing local artists to the global market through conscious consumerism, with Kelly Breakstone Roth"We're not encouraging people to consume. We're encouraging people to make better choices when they decide to buy something." This quote from Kelly Breakstone Roth can be applied to just about any industry - we need to guide people to make the best choice. But how can we do that? For Kelly, she's found a way to give her customers the best value and bring them a global perspective they can't find anywhere else.Kelly Breakstone Roth is the CEO and Co-founder of The Nopo, a curated platform offering Fair Trade fashion and home decor. H...2022-06-2035 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaWhen our ideas suck, and what's great about competitors' negative reviews: Conversations with SistersOn last week's episode, Mountainside Media's Christie Osborne came on to talk about how she evaluates ideas from her team and clients, even the ones she thinks suck. Today, Courtney and Dana dive deep into what happens when they're not sure if their ideas are worth battling for, and why looking at competitors' negative reviews isn't just something that makes you feel better about yourself - there's knowledge to be gained.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and G...2022-06-1321 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaEvaluating your business ideas (even the dumb ones), with data nerd Christie OsborneEarly in Christie Osborne's career, she realized that literally everybody has ideas, even the people you wouldn't expect to. But the challenge is evaluating those ideas based on if they're truly worth your time, energy, and resources. How do you do that? You never debate what you can test.Christie Osborne is the owner of Mountainside Media which specializes in data driven marketing, advertising and research.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Br...2022-06-0631 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaCan you be both supermom and badass entrepreneur? Conversations with SistersOn last week's episode, Judy Pickett shared her struggles of building a business while being a mom - and eventually joining forces with her daughter Hilaire. Today, Courtney and Dana unpack that conversation and wonder if it's possible to truly be both supermom and badass entrepreneur. Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and...2022-05-3026 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaNot bitchy enough for NYC fashion? Build a successful interior design businessIn 1979, Judy Pickett started her business with $500, her passion for interior design, and her naïveté. Throughout the 80's, she built her business while being a mom - and suffered from mom guilt before that was even a common term. On the show today, Judy and her daughter Hilaire talk about growing up in entrepreneurship, why they joined forces in 2008, and how their differences make them stronger. Judy Pickett and Hilaire Pickett Martin are the founders of Design Lines Signature, an interior design firm based in Raleigh NC.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopp...2022-05-2329 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaConnections with clients, working in restaurants, and the tiny voices in our heads: Conversations with SistersOn last week's episode, Chris J Evans shared how he establishes connection with his luxury clientele, his experience in fine dining, and why he only hires surfers. Today, Courtney and Dana talk about their time in restaurants, who they tend to hire (not surfers), and how connecting with clients is a difficult balance.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!T...2022-05-1631 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaHow to create a luxury client experience, with Chris J EvansWhen Chris J Evans was working at a fine dining establishment in Maui, he learned what it takes to create a true luxury experience. Now as a high-end photographer, with every wedding, he works to create a beautiful, authentic, and amazing experience. Today he shares with Courtney and Dana how all of us can take our customer experience to the next level.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
S...2022-05-0939 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaMental health check-in and what we learned from our parents: Conversations with SistersOn last week's episode (Spotify | Apple), Lindsay Williams gave us the blueprint on how to truly connect with our clients and partners. Today, Courtney and Dana talk about that connection with couples they've worked with, what they've each inherited from their mom and dad, and what happens when they have a mental health check-in.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!2022-05-0239 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaCreating real connections, Believing in self, and Leaping to your destiny, with Lindsay WilliamsAccording to Lindsay Williams, "People connect with people. They don't necessarily connect with products. So if people connect with you, if they trust you and they like you, that lead is warm and easier to close." So with limited time and attention, how do you create those real and meaningful connections? Today, Lindsay gives us the blueprint.Lindsay Williams is the founder of the Wedding Booking Blueprint, and host of the Build that Business Podcast. Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles inc...2022-04-2541 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaAre we in a Golden Age and don't know it?? Conversations with SistersOn last week's episode (Spotify | Apple), Billy Warden shared his experiences with pro wrestling, dressing in drag, writing for Joan Rivers, and more. He tries to take in ever moment that comes to him because, "You don't know that you're in a golden age until it's gone. So try to appreciate every moment, cause it might be as good as it gets."Today, Courtney and Dana wonder if they're in a Golden Age right now - but maybe they haven't slowed down enough to appreciate it.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and...2022-04-1835 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaClothing optional: Exploring life from other people’s perspectives with journalist Billy WardenBilly Warden has a philosophy on life - "You don't know that you're in a golden age until it's gone. So try to appreciate every moment, cause it might be as good as it gets." He is living life to the fullest, and today tells us about his experiences writing for Joan Rivers, attending a naked party, pro wrestling, hitting the drag scene, and so much more.Billy is the Principal of GBW Strategies, and freelance writer for the News & Observer, Our State Magazine, Walter Magazine, WRAL Techwire, and more. He's a TEDx speaker, and a long-time...2022-04-1151 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaTrying to find the unattainable perfect life: Conversations with SistersOn last week's episode (Apple Podcasts | Spotify), Ryann Dowdy talked about overcoming an unhealthy relationship with sales and how her best sales events happened when she could show the messiness of her life. Today, Courtney and Dana unpack that episode and discuss how we're constantly being sold to whether we realize it or not, and the hamster wheel of striving for the unattainable perfect life.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford W...2022-04-0435 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaBreaking your unhealthy relationship with sales, with Ryann DowdyWhat's the first thought that comes to mind when you hear the word "sales"? Is it an awful car-buying experience? Maybe all the times you answer the phone because it could be a client...but it's someone trying to sell you an extended warranty? Maybe all the MLMs you've been asked to join? So many of us have been sold things we just don't need, so there's no wonder why we have a negative relationship with sales. Ryann Dowdy is the co-founder of the Social Sellers Academy, and co-host of the Daily Sales on Demand for CEOs Pod...2022-03-2838 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaPerfecting the Partnership, with Holly Barton and Amanda Cox (Part 2)What happens when a business becomes successful and partners have to choose how to take the next steps? Is it investing back in the business with marketing, upgrades, or more employees? Or is it time to take care of self and family? And what happens when the partners disagree on what to do? Today we continue our conversation (here's part 1) with Holly Barton and Amanda Cox, owners of Greenhouse Picker Sisters, a specialty rental company based in North Carolina.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Court...2022-03-2130 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaPerfecting the Partnership, with Holly Barton and Amanda Cox (Part 1)When Holly Barton and Amanda Cox lost their dad, they wanted to start a business where they could simply be together and have fun. But soon enough, clients were calling to ask them for huge orders of rentals they just didn't have. In saying yes to everything and figuring out how to make it work, Greenhouse Picker Sisters grew, as has their sister relationship. But it hasn't been without disagreements on how to run things. Holly Barton and Amanda Cox are the owners of Greenhouse Picker Sisters, a specialty rental company based in North Carolina. H...2022-03-1440 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaRecipe for Sister Partnerships; Fights, Baggage , and Opposite Skill Sets: Conversation with SistersToday, Courtney and Dana chat about last week's episode with siter entrepreneurs Marni and Willa Blank from Blank Studio NYC (Apple Podcasts | Spotify). Being sisters and business partners can come with a lot of baggage, fights from childhood, and hard feelings. But it can also mean a unique understanding of skillsets and dynamic that other business partners just wouldn't understand.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up f...2022-03-0734 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaSister partners Marni and Willa Blank on fighting, codependency, and giving back to the communityWilla and Marni Blank never intended to go into business together. They were just too different, and they were nervous it would put a strain on their relationship. But while they were working on ideas for separate businesses, they started to realize that their differences were actually complementary - and maybe they had something special together.Marni and Willa Blank are a sister team, owners and operators of Blank Studio NYC and The Blank Farmhouse.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles i...2022-02-2843 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaWhen your best just isn’t good enough: Conversations with SistersOn last week's episode (Apple Podcasts | Spotify), Dr. Endya Perry talked about proving the doubters wrong and giving it your best. But what happens when your best just isn't good enough? And as you're hustling to try to get to the good enough place, what happens when your work function becomes your sole identity? Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!Th...2022-02-2136 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaProving the doubters wrong: Dr. Endya Perry's dreams are too big to be containedWhen nationally ranked gymnast Endya Perry found out she was pregnant, the fan mail she used to get turned ugly. But she refused to let detractors stand in her way of chasing her dreams. Now it's Dr. Endya Perry, and she encourages, "You can close that window and you can close every door in this place, but it's not going to stop me because my dreams are too big to be contained in one building. You didn't create me. So you can't confine me. You didn't design me. So you can't deny me." Hustle and Gather is ho...2022-02-1439 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaNo A-holes policy, and radical transparency with employees: Conversations with SistersToday Dana and Courtney unpack last week's episode (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) with 2021 CEO of the Year by Triangle Business Journal Anna Lynch, founder of Lynch Mykins. Among other topics, the sisters talk about a "No A-Holes" Policy, if leaders and employees can truly handle radical transparency, and how to build a human-first culture.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!T...2022-02-0732 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaBuilding a human-first culture, with CEO of the Year Anna LynchLynch Mykins' Anna Lynch was named 2021 CEO of the Year by Triangle Business Journal. Today, she shares her journey from Iowa to Wyoming to Austin to Raleigh, being a woman in a field of almost exclusively men, how she formed Lynch Mykins, her radically honest interview process, and building a human-first culture.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!This s...2022-01-3147 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaThe masks we wear and why we need to keep failing: Conversations with SistersOn last week's episode (Apple Podcasts | Spotify), Ablr CEO John Samuel opened up about the masks he wore while losing his vision. Today, Dana and Courtney discuss the masks they wear and why it's so important to keep failing.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced b...2022-01-2427 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaTEDx speaker and Ablr CEO John Samuel on seeing his family for the first time, and his fear of judgmentWhen John Samuel realized he was losing his vision, he started to hide from others and from himself. He knew what was happening, but he didn't want to admit it. His journey from embarrassment and fear to accepting his disability as a superpower took over 20 years.And then...John found an opportunity to see once again. John Samuel is the CEO of Ablr, TEDx speaker, and host of the All Access video series.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles in...2022-01-1738 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaWhy accepting criticism sucks, and our personal Board of Directors: Conversations with SistersCourtney and Dana unpack last week's episode (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) with Abbie Nwaocha from For Her Empire. They talk about lying on their resumes (and who would be willing to lie as a reference), why it sucks to hear criticism, and who would be on their personal Board of Directors (Sara Blakely, are you available??). Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up for the venue masterclass he...2022-01-1036 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaBuilding her empire one failure at a time, with Abbie NwaochaAbbie Nwaocha's career path started, as she puts it, "because my mom stopped sending me money." She was a Nigerian in Kenya, a place where she had no relatives and no immediate skills, and she had already failed many times. With no money and no prospects for the future, Abbie was forced to hustle hard and figure it out on her own.Abbie Nwaocha is the founder of For Her Empire, which teaches female entrepreneurs how to create and structure their business that works around their strengths and weaknesses. If you're drinking along, that means y...2022-01-0335 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaSetting Goals for 2022In today's episode, we reflect back on 2021 - it was a crazy and in many ways unexpected year. And we set our personal and professional goals for 2022. What are your goals for 2022? Share this episode along with your goals on instagram, and tagging @hustleandgather, and we'll share in our stories.Cheers to an amazing 2021 and an even better 2022!Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
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Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaThe books we would write, and why we don't give a $h!t about our kids swearing: Conversations with SistersCourtney and Dana unpack last week's episode (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) with Inez Ribustello, author of Life After Windows and owner or Tarboro Brewing Company. They talk about why it's ok for their kids to swear, when they can stop caring about other people's opinions, and what books they would write (and maybe one day will).Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up for the venue masterclass he...2021-12-0637 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaGrief, Survivor's Guilt, and Life after 9/11, with Inez RibustelloIn September 2001, Inez Ribustello was the Beverage Director for Windows on the World, located on the 106th and 107th floors of the World Trade Center North Tower. When she flew home for her sister's wedding, she hugged all her friends at work and said she'd see them in a week. But she would never see them again.Today, Inez opens up about her grief, survivor's guilt, and how she's coped over the last 20 years.Life After Windows, by Inez RibustelloTarboro Brewing CompanyHustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Ho...2021-11-2948 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaEff-You Funds, Dreams of the Single Life, and Manifesting Fire: Conversation with SistersCourtney and Dana unpack last week's episode with publicist Melinda Jackson (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) and her unique approach to public relations, brand consulting, and life in general, including:What's an Eff-You Fund?What would life and entrepreneurship be like sigle and kid-free?What does it mean to manifest fire?Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
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Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaBoundaries, Mental Health, and Manifestations with Melinda JacksonWhen Melinda Jackson graduated from college, it was time to move to Los Angeles to get out of North Carolina and onto a bigger stage. But she knew no one, had no job, and had to pay someone $500 to share a room (where she slept on the floor). But she hustled, had three jobs at once, and eventually worked her way up to a full-time position in PR - working with some of the biggest names in entertainment. After hustling for 7 years, it was time to come back home - and start her own firm with a different approach t...2021-11-1535 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaSeason three of life: all the nuts and cheese! Conversations with SistersCourtney and Dana unpack last week's episode with Jess Ekstrom (Apple Podcasts | Spotify), discussing the different seasons of their business and what it means to them personally and professionally. Plus, why starting your second business is scarier than starting your first, why success is situational, and enjoying the journey rather than the outcome. Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
Sign up for the venue masterclass here!...2021-11-0833 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaSophomore Syndrome and that Successful Feeling, with Jess EkstromJess Ekstrom started Headbands of Hope back in college, and the demand was more than she could have ever imagined. With the success of her first business comes expectations for her follow-up chapters. So how has she responded? Plus, Jess talks about why everyone should create 100-year goals and why you should celebrate the parts of the business you dread. Watch the full uncut episode, in-person and in-studio.Chasing the Bright Side, by Jess EkstromBright Pages (use the code 'gather' for one month free)Mic Drop AcademyHustle and Gather is h...2021-11-0157 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaRidiculous personal goals and unsuccessful attempts: Conversations with SistersOn last week's episode, you heard Larry Long Jr talk about a personal goal that would mean he's made it professionally - golfing in 20 different states. Today, Courtney and Dana talk about what dream personal goals they have, and if they're ridiculous or achieveable. Plus, which sister is better at faking the funk? And why do we see people stopping when they're three feet from the finish line?If you haven't listened to last week's episode with sales coach and motivational speaker Larry Long Jr, check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app.2021-10-2537 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaMaking the scary leap to entrepreneurship, with Larry Long JrIn December 2019, Larry Long Jr was comfortable. He had been successful in corporate sales, and even had a few speaking gigs on the side where he would tell the audience to take a chance and follow their dreams. But when he looked in the mirror, he realized he wasn't following his own advice. So in 2020, he took the scary leap to entrepreneurship.Watch the full uncut episode, in-person and in-studio.Follow Larry on LinkedIn for his weekly Midweek Midday Motivational Minute. Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and i...2021-10-1840 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaAre you an active participant in life, or just surviving today? Conversations with SistersWhen you think about your life, are you an active participant? Or is your life floating away without you - you're there, but you're not taking the oar or rowing in any direction? And even in your business, are you looking ahead to the future? Or are you just getting through your checklist and surviving today? If you haven't listened to last week's episode with Oh So Cute Designs' Beth McMillian, check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and D...2021-10-1136 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaCorrecting course while getting crafty with Beth McMillianOh So Cute Design's Beth McMillian didn't think she had an artistic voice until she realized that people like art - whatever style it is - because it brings them some kind of joy. Anything that adds goodness or joy or love or beauty or hope to the world - even if it's just within yourself - is worthwhile. Today Beth shares her journey to starting her business and the struggle to mix art with entrepreneurship.Beth's homemade chocolate mug cake! Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and...2021-10-0435 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaScary first hires, outsourcing laundry, and reality shows we'd go on: Conversations with SistersWhen you make it to the point where you need to hire your first employees, you've achieved a significant milestone in your business - one that can be completely terrifying. Courtney and Dana talk about their experience. Plus, when is it the right time to ask for help, even for the little things like folding socks? And what reality TV show would you want to go on? If you haven't listened to last week's episode with Sugar Euphoria's Randi Smith, check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app.Hustle and...2021-09-2732 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaFrom Solopreneur Island to asking for help from her village, with Sugar Euphoria's Randi SmithHaving grown up in the Bahamas, Sugar Euphoria's Randi Smith knew what it was like to literally live on an island. And sometimes as an entrepreneur, she felt stuck on her own figurative island - until she learned to start asking for help.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
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Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaDoes taking investment mean losing control? Would we invest in other businesses? New Conversations with SistersAfter the conversation with Amie Thompson, Courtney and Dana ponder whether or not they would take investment from others in their businesses. It sounds great to have money come in, but what does that mean for control and decision-making? And then, would they want to invest in other people's businesses? How do you trust someone with your money when you're not sure if they have the same work ethic as you? As always, a very real and candid conversation from Courtney and Dana.If you haven't listened to last week's episode with Creative A...2021-09-1335 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaThe Natural Introvert's Guide to Being a CEO, with Amie ThompsonIn 2017, Amie Thompson was in a spot in her career where she was working all the time and making great money...except that she never had an opportunity to actually spend it. So one day she left, with a plan to take six months off and relax. Six months turned into a year, and when she eventually came back to work, she had an opportunity to run Creative Allies. But for a natural introvert, is that what she wanted to do?Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Cou...2021-09-0635 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaWhat keeps you up at night & leaving an industry better than you found it: Conversations with SistersDoes the fear of failure keep you up at night? How about the fear of being a bad boss? Have you ever wondered if you're leaving your industry in a better place than you found it? On today's Conversations with Sisters, Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper talk candidly about these questions and more.If you haven't listened to the conversation with Palm Sunday's Lauren Jennings, it's the episode before this one, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is...2021-08-3033 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaWhen curiosity, creativity, and ethics determine your career path with Palm Sunday’s Lauren JenningsLauren Jennings dreamed of having her fashion designs in high-end brands, and after graduating from Parsons School of Design, she was on the right path. She found a job working at a large commercial fashion house in New York City - but it was there that she discovered how her designs were actually made - and she wasn't happy about it.Now, Lauren's Palm Sunday focuses on creating custom jewelry that's sustainable and ethical. If you're drinking along, you're having a Cardinal.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell...2021-08-2337 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaAsking for help from your community, and learning through failure: Conversations with SistersOn today's Conversations with Sisters, Courtney and Dana talk about learning through their failures, why it's so hard (but necessary) to ask for help from your community, and the challenges of giving your kids more than you had growing up.If you haven't listened to the conversation A Good Day's Jordan Kentris it's the episode before this one, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, a...2021-08-1635 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaCommunity and Authenticity; exposing the underbelly of hospitality with Jordan KentrisJordan Kentris has a successful invitation, stationery, and experience design company, and he was even named one of BizBash's Most Innovative People in Events 2020. But to get to this point, he's made some mistakes - including the way he handled the million dollar wedding of his dreams.Today, Jordan talks to Courtney and Dana about lessons learned, the phoniness AND the authenticity of social media, and why community over competition meant so much through the pandemic.If you're drinking along, you're having a Moscow Mule.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper a...2021-08-0937 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaAskholes and Therapy Funds: Conversations with SistersOn today's Conversations with Sisters, Courtney and Dana encourage everyone listening to not be askholes (tune in to find out what that means!), and whether they need to be saving up for their kids' therapy funds.If you haven't listened to the conversation with Voiceover Superhero Bonnie Williams it's the episode before this one, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding V...2021-08-0235 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaAdapting your passion, with Voiceover Superhero Bonnie WilliamsBonnie Williams dreamt of playing Belle in Beauty and the Beast on Broadway, but that never became reality. But, knowing Bonnie loved acting, a friend asked if she would be interested in recording a radio commercial in Southern California, and Bonnie found a new passion: voiceover work. In this episode, hear Bonnie tell the story of how a small pivot reignited her love for her career.If you're drinking along, you're having a Captain Marvel on Vacation cocktail.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney a...2021-07-2638 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaWhy is giving and receiving feedback so hard? LIVE with Wedding for Real’s Megan GillikinNo matter what ladder you're trying to climb, no matter what industry you're going to be at the top of, you have to be able to be a listener and hear constructive feedback. And yet, why is it so difficult to take feedback? And why are we so afraid of hurting someone else's feelilngs when we're just trying to help them grow? Come join us for this special LIVE episode of Hustle + Gather with Wedding for Real's Megan Gillikin! If you're drinking along with us, that means you have an old fashioned.Megan Gillikin is a w...2021-07-1952 minHustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaThe Search for Significance in Life, Busy-ness, and the F-It List: Conversations with SistersDo you ever wonder why you hustle every day until you can't, then literally do nothing because you're going through a phase of burnout / depression? But you do it again the next day because you can't stop moving?Maybe you're searching for your own significance, and the key is to find significance in the everyday.If you haven't listened to the conversation Amanda McKay, it's the episode before this one, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is...2021-07-1234 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaWhen the Corporate America dream job becomes a self-limiting nightmare, with Amanda McKayAmanda McKay didn't have a lot of money growing up, and her mom had to hustle to raise 4 kids. When Amanda pictured her career, she knew she would get into corporate America, work hard, dress nice, and climb the corporate ladder. But when she finally got her dream job...she hated it and fell into a depression thinking, "is this what I'm going to do for 30 to 40 years?" If you're drinking along with us, that means you have a strawberry basil kombucha cocktail.Amanda McKay is a women's health and wellness coach based in...2021-07-0540 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaDo you have a why? Or are you shooting aimlessly? Conversations with SistersIn the intro of each episode, Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell say they "wake up and hustle every day." That's the life of the entrepreneur - hustling to make that sale, hustling to hire that next employee, hustling to be respected in your industry...But do we know why we're hustling so hard? Do we even have a why, or are we shooting aimlessly and hoping to hit something?If you haven't listened to the conversation with Substantial Magazine's Greg Hedgepeth, it's the episode before this one, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast ap...2021-06-2835 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaDo you have an expensive hobby or something Substantial, with Greg HedgepethOne day Greg Hedgepeth's grandpa took him into the woods, gave him a gun, and taught him an important life lesson that you can't just shoot aimlessly - you need to have a why you do the things you do. Years later, Greg was working as a professor at Shaw University and as the director of communication at NC State University, plus he had an expensive hobby - running Substantial Magazine. It wasn't until he started focusing on what he wanted to accomplish that the expensive hobby turned into a scalable business.If you're drinking along with u...2021-06-2141 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaPlaying small, and "You might be an entrepreneur if..." - Conversations with SistersIn today's Conversations with Sisters, Courtney and Dana unpack last week's episode with Nichole Lowe. Specifically, why do we think small sometimes to protech ourselves from rejection? Plus, everybody's favorite new game, "You Might be an Entrepreneur if..."If you haven't listened to the conversation with SoleLife's Nichole Lowe, it's the episode before this one, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford We...2021-06-1440 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaTelling Prince "I Quit" and Narrowly Missing 9/11, with Nichole LoweNichole Lowe had it all in her 20's - she had her own production company where she worked on commercials, documentaries, television shows - and even shows and music videos for Prince. Life was pretty amazing - until she realized it wasn't the life she wanted.Nichole is now CEO of Zoee (formally SoleLife) a tele-coaching and business automation platform to match coaches and clients.If you're drinking along with us, that means you have a Guiness Ice Cream Float!Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and...2021-06-0746 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaPast Lives, and the BS of "Everything Happens for a Reason" - Conversations with SistersLast week, we talked to Oracle Dan Beck about what's written in the stars. But can we really use astrology as a guide? Today we unpack our past lives, if everything that happens in this life is fate, and why we as an Aries and a Virgo work well together.If you haven't listened to the conversation with Inner Makeup Astrology's Dan Beck, it's the episode before this one, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. C...2021-05-3127 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaWhat astrology can teach you about entrepreneurship, with Oracle Dan BeckHave you ever wondered how your star chart affects your mood, your drive, and your ability to thrive in chaos? When you think about astrology, are you closed off from learning more about yourself, or open to learn what's written in the stars? Daniel Beck is an Oracle in New Orleans and founder of Inner Makeup Astrology, where he helps us international clientele by addressing concerns, such as karmic direction, life transitions, love, career, and more.If you're drinking along, that means you have a Dark & Stormy. Cheers! Star Love Podcast2021-05-2424 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaCan brands really be authentic on social media? Plus our dramatic teaching resignations: Conversations with SistersOn last week's episode, Courtney Bowman from Raleigh Cheesy talked about how her instagram presence shot through the roof, and her business came along with it. But then, the same authenticity that people loved...well, it backfired. So today, Courtney and Dana discuss social media secret sauce and if brands can truly be authentic. If you haven't listened to the conversation with Raleigh Cheesy's Courtney Bowman, it's the episode before this one, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is pr...2021-05-1723 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaWhen authenticity leads to backlash, with Raleigh Cheesy's Courtney BowmanCourtney Bowman literally built Raleigh Cheesy on Instagram and charcuterie boards. It seemed to blow up over night and continued to gain popularity in the Raleigh area. Part of that is due to Courtney's presence, humor, and authenticity. But as she found out, when you're always authentic, you're going to offend some people along the way.If you're drinking along, we're having the Biltmore Estate® Limited Release Petite Sirah 2018. Enjoy!Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and...2021-05-1036 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaThe Lies We Tell Ourselves, and Naked Yoga: Conversations with SistersDo you have a secret single behavior? Is there a lie that you constantly tell yourself? Today, Dana and Courtney on what they think the other person's book would be called, their secret single behaviors, the lies we all tell ourselves, and facing our fears.If you haven't listened to the conversation with Bethany Howard, author of Permission Granted, it's the episode before this one, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles inc...2021-05-0327 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaPermission Granted to Face Your Fears, with Bethany Howard"I didn't think I could have the time of my life and be in over my head at the same time." Bethany Howard had an idea for a book, but there was always something holding her back. Until one day, she just went for it. "There weren't good enough reasons to say no to this. Like it felt right. It felt like the next best step for me. And so I just said, why not? And I just decided to make it happen." That book is now an inspiration for so many who need encouragement (and permission) to...2021-04-2636 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaNothing is a problem until it gets to the client, and Bob's looking a little green: Conversations with SistersOn today's episode with Courtney and Dana, they talk about the value of partnerships, if some people are truly unemployable, why nothing is a problem until it hits the client, and of course, the Bob incident from their childhood.If you haven't listened to the conversation with Morgan Montgomery from Paisley and Jade, it's the episode before this one, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and G...2021-04-1926 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaMorgan Montgomery, the Unemployable EntrepreneurMorgan Montgomery's journey to entrepreneurship isn't a fairy tale - it included being fired from just about every job she had. But for Morgan, that unemployability and being more than a little stubborn is one of the reasons she makes a great business owner.Morgan is the co-owner of Paisley & Jade, a specialty rental company based in Richmond VA. Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
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Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaThe stress, the fight, and the ugly of all the 2020 cancellations: Conversations with SistersCourtney and Dana unpack last week's episode with Hair and Makeup Artist Nina McCaskey, and talk about the cancellations of 2020, the fight for respect from clients, keeping it all together for employees, and the reality of the chaos.If you haven't listened to the conversation with Nina McCaskey from Wedding Kiss, it's the episode before this one, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and T...2021-04-0534 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaLosing clients and the fight for survival through COVID, with HMUA Nina McCaskeyWhen Hair and Makeup Artist Nina McCaskey moved down to Raleigh from NYC in 2018, she had to start her business from nothing. She hustled, networked, and before she knew it, Nina had 84 clients booked in 2020. And then...the pandemic decimated the wedding industry.If you're drinking along with us today, that means you have a Bloody Mary!Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.
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Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaPlaying the comparison game, self-loathing, and the Salled incident: Conversations with SistersCourtney and Dana unpack last week's episode with Maghon Taylor from All She Wrote Notes and talk about playing the comparison game on social media, the shame of feeling stressed out when others have it so much worse, and what happens when your mind is simply too full.If you haven't listened to the conversation with All She Wrote Notes' Maghon Taylor, it's the episode before this one, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney a...2021-03-2232 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaTurning trash into confetti, with All She Wrote Notes' Maghon TaylorIf you look at Maghon Taylor today, you'll see the confetti - she has built All She Wrote Notes from zero to a successful business with an amazingly loyal following, she is about to open a retail store, and she even has two books out - Betty Confetti and Happy Hand Lettering. She seems like the happiest person in the world, and she just might be. But according to Maghon, "I can be so happy now because I know what it's like to be so sad."If you're drinking along with us today, that means you have...2021-03-1533 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaConversations with Sisters: Entrepreneur Island, Culling Friend Groups, and Unpacking the Rachel Sheerin EpisodeHow do you manage relationships with friends and family who aren't on entrepreneur island with you? What if you're in a job you know isn't meant for you? On Conversations with Sisters, Courtney and Dana unpack last week's episode with Rachel Sheerin.If you haven't listened to the conversation with Rachel Sheerin, it's the episode before this one, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app.Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hus...2021-03-0827 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaBuild someone else's dream or build your own, with Rachel SheerinFive years ago, Rachel Sheerin was crushing it in the hospitality industry. She built a team, was making a lot of money, and should have been happy. But she wasn't. In fact, she resented the boss, the money, the team, and the laptops she threw on the floor. All because she was building someone else's dream and not her own.Rachel Sheerin is a motivational speaker, burnout expert, Ted Talker, future author, podcaster (go listen to F This S, it's amazing), and all around badass. If you're drinking along with us today, t...2021-03-0136 min
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and DanaWhat is Hustle + Gather? And are we twins? Answering all the questions we get asked the most.Welcome to the Hustle + Gather Podcast! On each episode, we're going to interview a guest about their entrepreneurial journey and the challenges they've faced. And then we'll follow it up next week with our Conversations with Sisters, unpacking what the guest's message meant to us. But on this episode, we wanted to start with a little bit about us - are we married? how do we work together? how many are on our team? We hope you'll enjoy, and be sure to check out the next episode as well, with motivational speaker and burnout ex...2021-03-0134 min