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Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and Dana
Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and Dana
Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell

Sister entrepreneurs Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell talk about the ups and downs of the hustle, and the reward at the end... more

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Sightseeing in Hell: Conversations with Sisters

Sometimes, the biggest "fails" aren’t business moves, they’re emotional ones: losing your spark, feeling creatively drained, or just plain stuck.... more

11 Nov 2024 · 42 minutes
Lead Like a Boss, with Courtney Tarrant

Courtney Tarrant is no stranger to the messy middle of entrepreneurship—she thrives in the chaos and uncertainty! At her social... more

04 Nov 2024 · 54 minutes
Fear’s Hidden Potential: Conversations with Sisters

Fear is the sneaky little emotion that can either make you freeze in your tracks or propel you to conquer... more

28 Oct 2024 · 51 minutes
Failing Forward, with Jackie Coffey

At just 21, armed with determination and a sprinkle of naivety, Jackie Coffey dove headfirst into the real estate world,... more

21 Oct 2024 · 54 minutes
Billboards, Babies, and the Gig Economy: Conversations with Sisters

In this episode, Courtney and Dana explore how outdated marketing strategies, like billboard advertising (who even looks at those anymore?),... more

14 Oct 2024 · 35 minutes
Small Biz, Big Buzz with Tayler Cusick Hollman

Courtney and Dana are joined by marketing guru Tayler Cusick Hollman, founder of Enji, who breaks down the tricky transition... more

07 Oct 2024 · 52 minutes
Bounce back, baby!: Conversations with Sisters

Get ready to catch the rebound with Courtney and Dana as they discuss the art of bouncing back—whether it's from... more

30 Sep 2024 · 47 minutes
Grow with the Flow, with Audrey Joy Kwan

In this episode, Courtney and Dana tackle the tricky balance of scaling your business without losing your sanity with Audrey... more

23 Sep 2024 · 51 minutes
Are you meant to be a CEO?: Conversations with Sisters

Ever feel like you're juggling a million things, but you're not quite sure which ones are actually worth it? In... more

16 Sep 2024 · 34 minutes
Know When to Hold 'Em, Know When to Sell 'Em

We're diving into the nitty-gritty of knowing when it's time to kiss your business goodbye. Join us as we talk... more

09 Sep 2024 · 52 minutes
How Big is Your Shadow?: Conversations with Sisters

After the long weekend, dive back into the messy middle with a dose of tough love. This week, Courtney and... more

03 Sep 2024 · 47 minutes
Welcome to the messy middle.

Hustle + Gather is back! And this season, we're talking about the messy middle of entrepreneurship. Should you grow or... more

26 Aug 2024 · 7 minutes
It’s Not as Bad as You Think, with Robbie Hardy

Ever felt like one wrong move in your business could lead to total disaster? You’re not alone! Join us on... more

26 Aug 2024 · 41 minutes
The Treadmill of Survival: Conversations with Sisters

From facing the harsh realities to reimagining possibilities, Courtney and Dana are reflecting on last week's chat with Ali Ingersoll.... more

08 Apr 2024 · 38 minutes
Going Beyond Your Limits, with Ali Ingersoll

Get ready to be inspired and entertained as Ali Ingersoll takes you on an unforgettable rollercoaster ride of resilience and... more

01 Apr 2024 · 51 minutes
Why am I OK with this?: Conversations with Sisters

Last week, Courtney and Dana talked with Don Mamone about coming out as nonbinary, and being an example for their... more

25 Mar 2024 · 41 minutes
When Fear Becomes Freedom, with Don Mamone

Courtney and Dana are embracing authenticity in this conversation with Don Mamone, a speaker, identity coach, and consultant, who shares... more

18 Mar 2024 · 1 hour,
Beyond the Messy Bubble: Conversations with Sisters

Join Courtney and Dana as they explore the challenges of managing a team while leading it, discuss the complexities of... more

11 Mar 2024 · 44 minutes
Literally Weathering the Storm, with Carin Hunt

Join Courtney and Dana as they talk with Carin Hunt, the CEO of Celebration Pros. Carin shares her inspiring journey... more

04 Mar 2024 · 49 minutes
Part 2: Embracing the Mess, Navigating Entrepreneurship and Emotional Growth

Tune in for an intimate conversation with Maggie Stewart, where vulnerability takes center stage. Opening up about the challenges she... more

26 Feb 2024 · 44 minutes
Part 1: From Heels to Overalls, with Maggie Stuart

Courtney and Dana are taking a walk down memory lane with the dynamic Maggie Stuart, founder of The Ginkgo Method.... more

19 Feb 2024 · 46 minutes
Grace, Evolution, and The Kids Are Alright: Conversations with Sisters

Join Courtney and Dana in this authentic and uplifting episode as they reflect on lessons learned from their recent guest,... more

12 Feb 2024 · 37 minutes
Serving Strength: Jill Donovan's Story of Love, Loss and Triumph

Join us on this emotional rollercoaster as we dive into the inspiring story of Jill Donovan, a successful entrepreneur who... more

05 Feb 2024 · 45 minutes
Where has Courtney been?

After a well-deserved sabbatical, Courtney is back to share why she needed to take a break. From getting married at... more

08 Jan 2024 · 50 minutes
What Happens When Business Gets Personal

Hustle Gather will be back with another season in the new year! Brace yourself as Courtney returns, spilling the tea... more

11 Dec 2023 · 2 minutes
Lessons from a Workaholic: Conversations with Sisters

Last week, Dana and Nina talked with Aneesa Giles about setting boundaries and escaping the nine-to-five trap. In this episode,... more

16 Oct 2023 · 28 minutes
Escaping the 9-to-5 Trap with Aneesa Glines

In this episode, we delve into the journey of Aneesa Glines, owner of Harmony Weddings and Events, and the Graham... more

09 Oct 2023 · 49 minutes
From Burnout to Brilliance: Conversations with Sisters

Last week, Dana and Alyssa had the privilege of diving deep into the world of Rachel Sheeran, a dynamic motivational... more

02 Oct 2023 · 44 minutes
The Entrepreneur's Dilemma: Finding Balance with Rachel Sheerin

Get ready to supercharge your entrepreneurial journey as Dana and Alyssa sit down with the dynamic Rachel Sheerin, an award-winning... more

25 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
The Secret to a Balanced and Fulfilling Life: Conversations with Sisters

Last week, Dana and Jessica talked with Jason and Megan Gillikin about how they balance entrepreneurship, their relationship and parenthood.... more

18 Sep 2023 · 29 minutes
Love and Entrepreneurship, with Jason and Megan Gillikin

Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of raw honesty and ultimate redemption in this episode with Jason and Megan Gillikin!... more

11 Sep 2023 · 54 minutes
Badass Boundaries 101: Conversations with Sisters

Last week, Dana and Jenna talked with Meghan Ely, the mastermind behind OFD Consulting, about how building a life with... more

28 Aug 2023 · 38 minutes
Business, Babies, and Breakthroughs, with Meghan Ely

In this episode, Dana and Jenna are diving headfirst into the exhilarating world of work-life balance, and they're not holding... more

21 Aug 2023 · 58 minutes
Overcoming Stereotypes and Unleashing Your Authenticity: Conversations with Sisters

Last week, Courtney and Dana talked with Tiffany Welton about how she's building her team at her new venture, RBF... more

17 Apr 2023 · 33 minutes
From Resting Bitch Face to Resting Boss Face, with RBF's Tiffany Welton

After years of pressure to fit into a box in corporate America, Tiffany Welton realized it was time for a... more

10 Apr 2023 · 55 minutes
Have we done something kind lately?: Conversations with Sisters

Last week, Courtney and Dana talked with Lindsay Wrege about how she manages a team with differing abilities. In this... more

03 Apr 2023 · 34 minutes
Playing to your team's strengths and abilities, with Lindsay Wrege

As a child, some of Lindsay Wrege's friends had differing abilities. As an adult, she saw that those same friends... more

27 Mar 2023 · 39 minutes
The little stuff is the big stuff: Conversations with Sisters

Last week, Courtney and Dana talked with Dean Ogan about how he manages teams in locations across the Triangle and... more

20 Mar 2023 · 26 minutes
Leading teams here, there and everywhere! With Dean Ogan

Dean Ogan is the Owner, President, and Chief Omelet Maker at Rocky Top Catering. A former multi-restaurant owner with over... more

13 Mar 2023 · 56 minutes
What do we stand for?: Conversations with Sisters

Last week, Courtney and Dana talked with Maggie Kane about how she's managing an ever-changing team and following her passion.... more

06 Mar 2023 · 38 minutes
Giving your team A Place at the Table, with Maggie Kane

Maggie Kane's pay-what-you-can cafe in downtown Raleigh is on a mission to provide healthy food for all, regardless of means.... more

27 Feb 2023 · 43 minutes
The kids are alright: Conversations with Sisters

Last week, Courtney and Dana talked with Ryan Eves about how he manages a Gen Z team. In this episode,... more

20 Feb 2023 · 40 minutes
How do you manage Gen Z? With Ryan Eves

Managing a young team isn't as scary as it's made out to be, and nobody knows that more than Ryan... more

13 Feb 2023 · 50 minutes
Your vulnerability is an asset: Conversations with Sisters

Last week, Courtney and Dana talked with Nina McCaskey about how and why she built her small-but-mighty team. In this... more

06 Feb 2023 · 26 minutes
Small teams and big dreams, with Nina McCaskey

You don't have to have a big team to have a booming business. Nina McCaskey's Wedded Kiss helps brides of... more

30 Jan 2023 · 42 minutes
Highlights, Proud Moments, and Antidepressants: 2022 Recap and What's Ahead for 2023

This week we're doing things a little bit different - it's all about 2022 in recap, in retrospect, and looking... more

28 Dec 2022 · 42 minutes
BONUS - Talk with Renee Dalo: Business Partnership Struggles

Today we share an episode of the Talk with Renee Dalo Podcast that we guested on, "Talk About Business Partnership... more

19 Dec 2022 · 46 minutes
BONUS: 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 that we guested on, "When Hustle... more

12 Dec 2022 · 37 minutes
BONUS: Courtney and Dana on The Flourishing Entrepreneur, hosted by Aleya Harris

Today we share an episode of a podcast we guested on - The Flourishing Entrepreneur, hosted by our friend Aleya... more

05 Dec 2022 · 47 minutes
Where is my self worth? Conversations with Sisters

Last week, Courtney and Dana talked with Dr. Anissa Reilly about what she learned from her career in education. In... more

28 Nov 2022 · 32 minutes
What teaching others teaches you, with Dr. Anissa Reilly

Dr. Anissa Reilly was a school principal in one of the poorest districts in the country for over 16 years,... more

21 Nov 2022 · 41 minutes
Are We Chasing Money? Accolades? Respect? Contentment? Conversations with Sisters

Last week, sisters Eunice and Sabrina Moyle talked about the pivot that saved their company, Hello Lucky. They figured out... more

14 Nov 2022 · 37 minutes
The Pivot that Saved Hello Lucky, with Eunice and Sabrina Moyle

10 years into running Hello Lucky, sisters Eunice and Sabrina Moyle seemed to be on top of the world. They... more

07 Nov 2022 · 52 minutes
Are you afraid of money, too? Conversations with Sisters

Last week, Courtney and Dana talked with Jessie Williams about starting a business and financial requirements of that. In this... more

31 Oct 2022 · 41 minutes
Stop and take your pulse, with Jessie Williams

Jessie Williams wasn't sure what she wanted to do with her life, but she knew she was her happiest when... more

24 Oct 2022 · 34 minutes
Signs of burnout, and bulldozing through life: Conversations with Sisters

Last week, we heard Jen Taylor's tragic yet inspirational story about her husband's sudden death and what happened after -... more

17 Oct 2022 · 31 minutes
After burnout, tragedy, and losing everything, Jen Taylor is creating a new path

In October 2018, Jen Taylor's world came crashing down as her husband tragically passed away, and she quickly had to... more

10 Oct 2022 · 37 minutes
Playing to each other's strengths: Conversations with Sisters

Last week, Courtney and Dana talked with another set of sister entrepreneurs—Jackie and Cassie Collier. This week, hear how Courtney... more

03 Oct 2022 · 37 minutes
Building a game you can win, with Jackie and Cassie Collier

Sisters Jackie and Cassie Collier started Bundle by up-cycling old board games with construction paper and handwritten cards and pricing... more

26 Sep 2022 · 41 minutes
Is dreaming out loud the best way to make your ideas happen? Or too risky? Conversations with Sisters

Last week, Julie Novack shared how she talked to anyone who would listen about her vision for PartySlate. For five... more

19 Sep 2022 · 28 minutes
PartySlate's Julie Novack on quitting her job, raising $15M, and surviving the pandemic

In 2014, everything was going well for Julie Novack. She had spent her career at digital marketing agencies, at times... more

12 Sep 2022 · 42 minutes
We're all still just figuring it out: Conversations with Sisters

Last week, Courtney and Dana talked with former pro-basketball player Marcus Ginyard about his journey to reinvent himself. In this... more

05 Sep 2022 · 35 minutes
You'll never win right away, with Marcus Ginyard

Basketball has been Marcus Ginyard's life for the last 31 years. And after a 12-year pro-career on the court, the... more

29 Aug 2022 · 42 minutes
What does it mean to love yourself unconditionally? Conversations with Sisters

Last week, Don Mamone taught Courtney and Dana a lot about self-love. In this episode, learn how they've learned to... more

22 Aug 2022 · 33 minutes
Just be yourself already, with Don Mamone

A hospitality veteran and photography entrepreneur, Don Mamone was afraid that their business would be at risk if they were... more

15 Aug 2022 · 58 minutes
Are you running toward something or away from something? Conversations with Sisters

On last week's episode, Brandee Gaar from the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast talked about how you come to a point... more

08 Aug 2022 · 37 minutes
Are 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... more

01 Aug 2022 · 43 minutes
You failed, now move on: Conversations with Sisters

On last week's episode, Married at First Sight's Rachel DeAlto talked about her times when life was going nowhere -... more

25 Jul 2022 · 30 minutes
Failure, Reinvention, and Finding Relatability, with Married at First Sight's Rachel DeAlto

When you see Rachel DeAlto now, you see a success story - a relationship expert who's been on Married at... more

18 Jul 2022 · 33 minutes
Perfecting the Partnership, with Rock Paper Coin's Nora and Elizabeth Sheils

When sisters-in-law Nora and Elizabeth Sheils started Rock Paper Coin in 2018, they quickly found that running a software company... more

11 Jul 2022 · 48 minutes
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When Brandee Gaar left her job in hospitality, she had to work hard to build her business. She wore all the hats... more