Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and Dana

Sightseeing in Hell: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Sometimes, the biggest "fails" aren’t business moves, they’re emotional ones: losing your spark, feeling creatively drained, or just plain stuck. We all know how it feels when you’re in a rough spot but still poking around, trying to make sense of it all. Luckily, Courtney and Dana have a plan for sidestepping that hot mess! Tune in as they unpack last week’s conversation with mindset guru Courtney Tarrant.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Lead Like a Boss, with Courtney Tarrant

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Courtney Tarrant is no stranger to the messy middle of entrepreneurship—she thrives in the chaos and uncertainty! At her social media marketing agency, she's all about empowering her team by giving them the freedom to chase their dreams while still kicking butt at work. With a mission-driven approach that's all about women's empowerment, she's fighting for financial independence and personal growth, one profit-sharing model at a time. Tarrant's empathetic and authentic leadership style creates space for her team to thrive, even when things get unpredictable.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Fear’s Hidden Potential: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Fear is the sneaky little emotion that can either make you freeze in your tracks or propel you to conquer the world! After last week's episode with Jackie Coffey, Courtney and Dana reflect on how they've played a wild game of tug-of-war with fear in their lives. Dana spills the tea on how she once financed a project out of sheer terror of rejection and even waited to fire someone for worry of being seen as the office meanie. Courtney dishes the deets on how fear is always lurking (even in moments of success), but she's all about turning that fear into motivation. Learn how to face fears head-on, turning them from roadblocks into fuel for personal and professional growth. So, buckle up, buttercup, because fear is about to become your new BFF!

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Failing Forward, with Jackie Coffey

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

At just 21, armed with determination and a sprinkle of naivety, Jackie Coffey dove headfirst into the real estate world, flipping her first house like a pro (or at least pretending to be one). Jackie's take on entrepreneurship is all about the thrill of starting something new and the mishaps that come with it, proving that even in the face of rejection and chaos, you can always turn the lemons into lemonade. In this episode, learn why Jackie says that with a dash of humor, a pinch of resilience, and a whole lot of hustle, anything is possible.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Billboards, Babies, and the Gig Economy: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Courtney and Dana explore how outdated marketing strategies, like billboard advertising (who even looks at those anymore?), are falling flat in today’s fast-paced world. Building on insights from last week’s episode with Tayler Cusick Hollman, they discuss the importance of adapting your marketing efforts to foster authentic connections and stand out in a crowded market. Tune in to discover how to elevate your brand and thrive in the gig economy by embracing innovative marketing approaches.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Small Biz, Big Buzz with Tayler Cusick Hollman

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Courtney and Dana are joined by marketing guru Tayler Cusick Hollman, founder of Enji, who breaks down the tricky transition of scaling your business while keeping your marketing fresh and effective. From avoiding the “new girl energy” burnout to hiring the right kind of marketing help (because not everyone can do it all!), Tayler dishes on practical strategies for businesses in the in-between stage.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Bounce back, baby!: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Get ready to catch the rebound with Courtney and Dana as they discuss the art of bouncing back—whether it's from a business blunder, a personal curveball, or a dating disaster. Inspired by their chat with Audrey Joy Kwan, the sisters tackle how to recover when things go sideways. From navigating tough times to embracing your fears, this episode is all about finding strength in adversity, learning from mistakes, and turning life’s slip-ups into slam dunks.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Grow with the Flow, with Audrey Joy Kwan

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Courtney and Dana tackle the tricky balance of scaling your business without losing your sanity with Audrey Joy Kwan. Audrey, founder of AJK Consulting, shares her wisdom on navigating growth while keeping the joy alive. Discover how to turn those dropped balls into opportunities for growth and why scaling doesn’t have to mean chaos. They discuss overcoming the fear of letting go, trusting your team, and the power of focusing on what truly matters. Tune in and find out how to catch the rebound and thrive in your entrepreneurial journey!

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Are you meant to be a CEO?: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Ever feel like you're juggling a million things, but you're not quite sure which ones are actually worth it? In this episode, Courtney and Dana get real about the myth of the “perfect entrepreneur” and how finding your role in business is key—whether you're the visionary or the master juggler. Tune in as they unpack lessons from their episode with Casey Helmick, reflect on the highs (and hilarious lows) of entrepreneurship, and why sometimes the best move is to pass the baton—or sell the damn thing!

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Know When to Hold 'Em, Know When to Sell 'Em

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400

We're diving into the nitty-gritty of knowing when it's time to kiss your business goodbye. Join us as we talk with Casey Helmick, the podcasting guru who's sold not one, but two successful companies, all while keeping his sanity intact (mostly). Whether you're dreaming of an exit strategy or just trying to survive another day, this episode is packed with real talk, laughs, and the kind of insights that only come from being knee-deep in the mud of business ownership. Tune in, because sometimes the best move is knowing when to move on!

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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How Big is Your Shadow?: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400

After the long weekend, dive back into the messy middle with a dose of tough love. This week, Courtney and Dana unpack the wisdom bombshells from their chat with Robbie Hardy—think blind spots, shadow-casting as a leader, and why you should always pick the purple pill in life. They're talking about the weight of leadership, the unexpected ways our vibes can sink a whole ship, and why sometimes, the best business move is simply booking that mountain getaway.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Welcome to the messy middle.

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Hustle + Gather is back! And this season, we're talking about the messy middle of entrepreneurship. Should you grow or scale? Take a step back? Does it ever end? Learn from this season's guests who have been there, done that. But first, hear why we chose this topic this season.

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It’s Not as Bad as You Think, with Robbie Hardy

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Ever felt like one wrong move in your business could lead to total disaster? You’re not alone! Join us on this episode as we sit down with serial entrepreneur and investor Robbie Hardy to talk about the art of NOT catastrophizing. From scaling your business to knowing when to pivot, Robbie shares her no-nonsense approach to navigating the messy middle of entrepreneurship. Tune in to learn why your worst-case scenario might not be as terrifying as it seems—and how to turn those 'what-ifs' into 'why nots?'

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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The Treadmill of Survival: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

From facing the harsh realities to reimagining possibilities, Courtney and Dana are reflecting on last week's chat with Ali Ingersoll. They delve into overcoming mental hurdles, redirecting resources, and adapting to changing landscapes. Tune in for a no-nonsense discussion about what to do when you decide to live the life you didn't expect to the fullest.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Going Beyond Your Limits, with Ali Ingersoll

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Get ready to be inspired and entertained as Ali Ingersoll takes you on an unforgettable rollercoaster ride of resilience and redemption! Join Courtney and Dana as they dive deep into Ali's whirlwind life journey, from globe-trotting adventures to jaw-dropping escapades that'll leave you on the edge of your seat. Ali shares her epic tale of overcoming obstacles, breaking bones, and breaking barriers—proving that laughter truly is the best medicine, even in the face of life's craziest curveballs. So grab your popcorn and buckle up for a wild ride of laughter, inspiration, and a whole lot of heart!

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Why am I OK with this?: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Last week, Courtney and Dana talked with Don Mamone about coming out as nonbinary, and being an example for their daughter was a big piece of their inspiration to live authentically. In this episode, they explore the importance of authenticity, delve into their lessons learned from parenthood and explore how parenting has shaped their personal growth, both in relationships and business. From navigating societal expectations to embracing the wild ride of self-discovery, this episode promises laughter, insight, and a renewed sense of empowerment.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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When Fear Becomes Freedom, with Don Mamone

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Courtney and Dana are embracing authenticity in this conversation with Don Mamone, a speaker, identity coach, and consultant, who shares how they've overcome fear in entrepreneurship and in life. Don emphasizes the importance of acknowledging fear as a driving force for growth and pushing past comfort zones. They share their personal experience of coming out as non-binary and the impact it had on their business in Texas, which isn't exactly known for its progressiveness. Don's story illustrates how authenticity is not only liberating but also a key component of business success. The message is clear: be exactly who you are, everywhere you go, and watch as your business thrives authentically.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Beyond the Messy Bubble: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Join Courtney and Dana as they explore the challenges of managing a team while leading it, discuss the complexities of running a business and talk through making tough decisions during unprecedented times like Hurricane Irma. From poignant childhood memories to the intricacies of balancing personal beliefs with business realities, this episode takes you on a journey through the messy bubble of entrepreneurship and the importance of embracing collective resilience.

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Literally Weathering the Storm, with Carin Hunt

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Join Courtney and Dana as they talk with Carin Hunt, the CEO of Celebration Pros. Carin shares her inspiring journey from building a successful wedding planning business in the Florida Keys to weathering the challenges brought by Hurricane Irma. Discover how Carin's resilience, community focus, and passion for collaboration not only helped her overcome tragedy but also led her to establish Celebration Pros, a thriving community supporting growth-minded professionals.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Part 2: Embracing the Mess, Navigating Entrepreneurship and Emotional Growth

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Tune in for an intimate conversation with Maggie Stewart, where vulnerability takes center stage. Opening up about the challenges she faced during a critical health journey, Maggie shares the struggle of balancing her thriving business with the physical and emotional toll it took on her well-being. With Courtney and Dana, the trio navigates the complexities of entrepreneurship and personal health, delving into the pressure to maintain an image of success. Maggie reflects on the transformative power of allowing herself to be vulnerable and seeking help, emphasizing the importance of embracing the present season, even when it's not the one desired.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Part 1: From Heels to Overalls, with Maggie Stuart

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Courtney and Dana are taking a walk down memory lane with the dynamic Maggie Stuart, founder of The Ginkgo Method. Join the conversation as Maggie shares her journey from a corporate job to the wedding industry, highlighting the unexpected twists and turns that led her to entrepreneurship. Discover the funny stories from her time working with the sisters at the Bradford, her transition from stiletto heels to overalls, and the evolution of her business philosophy. Get ready for an engaging discussion on the importance of well-thought-out systems, back-end workflows, and the impact they can have on both your business and personal growth. Tune in to learn how Maggie's action-oriented approach is shaking up the world of creative small businesses nationwide.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Grace, Evolution, and The Kids Are Alright: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0500

Join Courtney and Dana in this authentic and uplifting episode as they reflect on lessons learned from their recent guest, Jill Donovan. Dive into the power of giving yourself grace during challenging times and embracing the evolution that comes with it. The sisters share personal stories about navigating tragedy, finding silver linings, and how community matters more than ever. Discover the surprising moments that redefine your perspective, and learn why, despite challenges, "The Kids Are Alright." Tune in for a heartwarming and insightful conversation about entrepreneurship, life's unexpected turns, and the resilience of the human spirit.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Serving Strength: Jill Donovan's Story of Love, Loss and Triumph

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Join us on this emotional rollercoaster as we dive into the inspiring story of Jill Donovan, a successful entrepreneur who has faced unimaginable challenges. From starting a tanning salon to building a catering empire with her late husband TJ, Jill shares her journey of love, loss, and the unexpected turns that shaped her path. Discover the silver linings, the power of resilience, and what it takes to keep going after tragedy. Get ready for a story that will leave you motivated and inspired!

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Where has Courtney been?

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500

After a well-deserved sabbatical, Courtney is back to share why she needed to take a break. From getting married at 20 to experiencing an existential crisis, Courtney reflects on the challenges of ending a 21-year marriage and the impact on her personal growth. She opens up about her struggles, from the first five years of difficulty to the pivotal moment of having a baby that triggered a cascade of challenges. The hosts delve into the complexities of relationships, discussing the pressure to forgive and forget, and questioning societal norms around marriage. This episode is a raw and authentic conversation about resilience, self-discovery, and the power of facing hard truths. Whether you're an entrepreneur, someone navigating relationships, or simply seeking inspiration, this episode promises valuable and relatable experiences.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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What Happens When Business Gets Personal

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Hustle Gather will be back with another season in the new year! Brace yourself as Courtney returns, spilling the tea on why she took a break. Come January, Dana and Courtney will be talking with guests about when business has gotten personal in their lives. Get ready to be inspired and motivated for a transformative 2024!

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Lessons from a Workaholic: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Last week, Dana and Nina talked with Aneesa Giles about setting boundaries and escaping the nine-to-five trap. In this episode, they're reflecting on that conversation with Aneesa and uncovering the truth about productivity, shaking off FOMO culture, and redefining the meaning of success. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of wisdom and laughter, and discover why it's okay to embrace your inner "Potato" while conquering the world of business.

This episode of Hustle and Gather was hosted by Dana Kadwell and honorary sister Nina McCaskey and was produced by Earfluence.

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Escaping the 9-to-5 Trap with Aneesa Glines

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we delve into the journey of Aneesa Glines, owner of Harmony Weddings and Events, and the Graham Mill wedding venue. Join us as we uncover the unexpected strategies that propelled her to success in the world of wedding planning and venue management, and discover how Aneesa managed to break free from the relentless grip of work and set boundaries that revitalized her mental health and reignited her passion for her job. Her incredible transformation will leave you inspired and ready to take on the world. Don't miss this captivating conversation about entrepreneurship, self-care, and the incredible power of finding balance.

This episode of Hustle and Gather was hosted by Dana Kadwell and honorary sister Nina McCaskey and was produced by Earfluence.

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From Burnout to Brilliance: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Last 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.

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The Entrepreneur's Dilemma: Finding Balance with Rachel Sheerin

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Get ready to supercharge your entrepreneurial journey as Dana and Alyssa sit down with the dynamic Rachel Sheerin, an award-winning keynote speaker and emcee extraordinaire. In this episode, Rachel spills the beans on how she helps high achievers conquer burnout, elevate their success, and live a life they absolutely adore. Her insights are pure gold, her stories are truly inspiring, and her practical tips will transform how you approach work and life. From Fortune 500 giants to nonprofits, Rachel's clients have discovered the secret sauce to boosting profits while staying true to themselves. Don't miss this conversation that could change the game for you!

This episode of Hustle and Gather was hosted by Dana Kadwell and honorary sister Alyssa Ruth and was produced by Earfluence.

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The Secret to a Balanced and Fulfilling Life: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Last week, Dana and Jessica talked with Jason and Megan Gillikin about how they balance entrepreneurship, their relationship and parenthood. In this episode, they're reflecting on that conversation and talking about the power of unstoppable communication, how to fill your "bucket" with positivity, and how to bounce back stronger than ever from life's curveballs.

This episode of Hustle and Gather was hosted by Dana Kadwell and honorary sister Jessica Lee and is produced by Earfluence.

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Love and Entrepreneurship, with Jason and Megan Gillikin

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of raw honesty and ultimate redemption in this episode with Jason and Megan Gillikin! This power couple's fairy-tale relationship took a tumultuous turn when entrepreneurship and parenting collided head-on. Tune in as they share their journey share their journey from an idyllic beginning of ease in their relationship, to the challenges they faced as both entrepreneurs and parents, to how they rebuilt their connection stronger than ever. This episode isn't just about entrepreneurship; it's a story of love, struggle, and the unbreakable bond that can emerge when partners weather the storm together. Whether you're an entrepreneur, parent, or simply someone navigating the complexities of modern relationships, this episode promises real talk and actionable insights that'll leave you inspired and ready to conquer any partnership challenge that comes your way.

This episode of Hustle and Gather was hosted by Dana Kadwell and honorary sister Jessica Lee and is produced by Earfluence.

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Badass Boundaries 101: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Last week, Dana and Jenna talked with Meghan Ely, the mastermind behind OFD Consulting, about how building a life with boundaries takes work and is rooted in loving oneself enough to prioritize what truly matters. In this episode, they're reflecting on that conversation and delving into the power of self-love, setting boundaries, and embracing your truth as an entrepreneur.

This episode of Hustle and Gather was hosted by Dana Kadwell and honorary sister Jenna Parks and is produced by Earfluence.

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Business, Babies, and Breakthroughs, with Meghan Ely

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Dana and Jenna are diving headfirst into the exhilarating world of work-life balance, and they're not holding back. They're joined by powerhouse guest Meghan Ely, the mastermind behind OFD Consulting, a dynamic wedding PR agency. Meghan spills the beans on her journey from corporate cubicles to entrepreneurial stardom, all while managing the epic feat of balancing business and family life. You won't believe the hilarious and heartwarming tales she shares about the wild ride that led her to found OFD Consulting. Get ready to buckle up as she reveals her secret weapon: fiercely protecting her time as if it's the ultimate treasure map.

This episode of Hustle and Gather was hosted by Dana Kadwell and honorary sister Jenna Parks and is produced by Earfluence.

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Overcoming Stereotypes and Unleashing Your Authenticity: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Last 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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From Resting Bitch Face to Resting Boss Face, with RBF's Tiffany Welton

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

After years of pressure to fit into a box in corporate America, Tiffany Welton realized it was time for a new venture: RBF Champagne Bar. With the space in its opening stage, Tiffany delves into the challenges women face in the workplace and shares her experience starting her business, the process of hiring staff and the inspiration behind the name RBF. In this episode, learn more about the ups and downs of starting a business and how to build a strong and empowered team from the ground up.

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Have we done something kind lately?: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Last 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.

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Playing to your team's strengths and abilities, with Lindsay Wrege

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

As a child, some of Lindsay Wrege's friends had differing abilities. As an adult, she saw that those same friends had difficulties finding jobs that respected and embraced the ways that they could work—if they could even find a job at all. This inspired her to create 321 Coffee, a coffee shop and roaster built on inclusion. With a team of over 50 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, she caters her managing style to the abilities of her team. In this episode, learn how she uncovers those abilities and empowers those employees to be the best roasters, cashiers and baristas they can be.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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The little stuff is the big stuff: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Last 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Leading teams here, there and everywhere! With Dean Ogan

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Dean Ogan is the Owner, President, and Chief Omelet Maker at Rocky Top Catering. A former multi-restaurant owner with over 20 years of experience in hospitality, he manages a huge, transient team that caters events across North Carolina's Triangle and at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences' Daily Planet Cafe. So, how do you build personal relationships and manage chefs, servers and bartenders when your team is scattered across the state? Dean says "treat 'em like family." In this episode, learn how his leadership has adapted from system-oriented to people-oriented.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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What do we stand for?: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Last 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Giving your team A Place at the Table, with Maggie Kane

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Maggie Kane's pay-what-you-can cafe in downtown Raleigh is on a mission to provide healthy food for all, regardless of means. And, though A Place at the Table employs some full and part-time staff, much of the restaurant's table service is provided by volunteers. That means that Maggie's managing a new team every day and, sometimes, every few hours. In this episode, learn how she oversees and encourages an ever-changing team where everyone has a place.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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The kids are alright: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Last 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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How do you manage Gen Z? With Ryan Eves

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Managing a young team isn't as scary as it's made out to be, and nobody knows that more than Ryan Eves. As the executive director of Camp Kanata, a YMCA day and overnight camp in Wake Forest, Ryan navigates the challenges of leading a younger generation every summer. In this episode, hear how he fell into working at the camp he once attended as a kid and the value of having young people on your team.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Your vulnerability is an asset: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Last 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Small teams and big dreams, with Nina McCaskey

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 06:43:02 -0500

You don't have to have a big team to have a booming business. Nina McCaskey's Wedded Kiss helps brides of all kinds look and feel their best on their special days, and her team of hair and makeup artists is highly skilled—and small. In this episode, we're talking with Nina about why she prefers to keep her team exclusive and how that affects how her company 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Highlights, Proud Moments, and Antidepressants: 2022 Recap and What's Ahead for 2023

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 11:44:41 -0500

This week we're doing things a little bit different - it's all about 2022 in recap, in retrospect, and looking forward to what's happening next year. It was a year filled with amazing wins but some huge challenges as well. We hope you'll reflect as well, and cheers to a productive and profitable 2023!

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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BONUS - Talk with Renee Dalo: Business Partnership Struggles

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Today we share an episode of the Talk with Renee Dalo Podcast that we guested on, "Talk About Business Partnership Struggles With Dana & Courtney".

From Renee...

Whether you’re in a business partnership now, or considering one for your future, I know you’ve thought about (or dealt with) the business partnership struggles that come along with co-ownership. Fortunately for us all, we’re joined by experts at being the sweetest business partners around, Dana & Courtney of Hustle + Gather. They’ve been through three business and so much more together, and they’re here to spill the metaphorical beans on just how to keep the peace, regardless of what life or your business throws your way. You’ll love this triple-threat episode, friends!

About Dana & Courtney

Hustle + Gather is a training and consulting firm that is on a mission to inspire others to take big leaps, dream big dreams, and create amazing teams that grow profits and enjoyable (but productive) culture within business. They specialize in the hospitality industry and have coached and trained businesses to increase their profitability while creating a kick ass team along the way.

Over the past 15 years, Courtney & Dana have built and operated three successful businesses in the Raleigh NC area. Starting off from ordinary, they paved their way by sheer grit and tenacity splashed with some therapy and coffee along the way.

Key Takeaways

Working On The Partnership
Differences
Figuring Out Your Rolls
Handling The Hard Stuff
Biggest Hurdles For Partnerships
What Is The Vision
Deciding To Be In A Partnership
Partnership Pitfalls
Self-Awareness

Connect with Dana & Courtney

Website
Wedding Industry Speakers
Facebook
Instagram

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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BONUS: The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast with Brandee Gaar, "When Hustle and Grit is All You Have"

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:05:00 -0500

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 not sure about how they were going to make their dreams come true to now, running several successful businesses with an entire team. I hope that this episode inspires you if you’re at a plateau in your business or just starting, to keep the grit and passion going, and maybe even hire on your first team member!

Listen for These Nuggets During the Show

Get to know Courtney and Dana of Hustle and Gather!
Courtney and Dana’s struggle-to-success story to build their wedding venue, The Bradford.
The creation of Hustle and Gather.
Courtney and Dana share the importance of hiring a team.
Their expert tips for building a team.

Links Mentioned:

The Bradford
Hustle and Gather Website
Hustle and Gather Podcast
Hustle and Gather Instagram

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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BONUS: Courtney and Dana on The Flourishing Entrepreneur, hosted by Aleya Harris

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Today we share an episode of a podcast we guested on - The Flourishing Entrepreneur, hosted by our friend Aleya Harris.
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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 businesses are not stumbled upon, but created by determination, courage, and a little bit of luck.

There was no magic formula they followed or a specific business plan. They took the leap and had each other’s hand to hold along the way. Making big changes and taking big risks can be scary, lonely, and isolating, which is the heart of what we’re diving into today.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Knowing how to deal with fear Learning that fear is constant and normal How you can control your emotions of fear What are the things you should know when starting your business Tips for your business

Here's a peek inside episode

[11:08] What are the problems that Courtney and Dana solve?

[12:35] Techniques and tools to avoid burnout and stay in alignment with your goals

[20:14] 3 pro tips that will help entrepreneurs scale their business while enjoying the journey

[25:58] Know that fear is going to be there, don't spend the next year trying to run away from fear

[28:53] Actively seeking your connections

[30:50] Leaning into networking

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Where is my self worth? Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Last 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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What teaching others teaches you, with Dr. Anissa Reilly

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. 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. Reilly
The Ask Dr. Reilly Show

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Are We Chasing Money? Accolades? Respect? Contentment? Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Last 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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The Pivot that Saved Hello Lucky, with Eunice and Sabrina Moyle

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

10 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 the founders of Hello Lucky and the authors of children's books like "School is Cool" and "My Mom is Magical".

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Are you afraid of money, too? Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Last 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Stop and take your pulse, with Jessie Williams

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Jessie 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 Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Signs of burnout, and bulldozing through life: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Last 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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After burnout, tragedy, and losing everything, Jen Taylor is creating a new path

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Playing to each other's strengths: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Last 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Building a game you can win, with Jackie and Cassie Collier

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sisters 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Is dreaming out loud the best way to make your ideas happen? Or too risky? Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Last 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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PartySlate's Julie Novack on quitting her job, raising $15M, and surviving the pandemic

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In 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 Julie's inspiring story.

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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We're all still just figuring it out: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Last 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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You'll never win right away, with Marcus Ginyard

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Basketball 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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What does it mean to love yourself unconditionally? Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Last 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Just be yourself already, with Don Mamone

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

A 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
- Grit & The Gravel Road Podcast

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Are you running toward something or away from something? Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

On 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 Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Are you DOING the work, or GROWING your business?

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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 CEO Podcast.

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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You failed, now move on: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

On 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 Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Failure, Reinvention, and Finding Relatability, with Married at First Sight's Rachel DeAlto

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

When 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 Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You).

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Perfecting the Partnership, with Rock Paper Coin's Nora and Elizabeth Sheils

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

When 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 include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Before Raleigh Cheesy's Growth and Social Media Success Came Backlash (Encore)

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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 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 Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Searching for validation: with possessions, respect from others, and from within: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

On 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, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Bringing local artists to the global market through conscious consumerism, with Kelly Breakstone Roth

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

"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.

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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When our ideas suck, and what's great about competitors' negative reviews: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

On 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 Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Evaluating your business ideas (even the dumb ones), with data nerd Christie Osborne

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Early 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 Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Can you be both supermom and badass entrepreneur? Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

On 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Not bitchy enough for NYC fashion? Build a successful interior design business

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 23 May 2022 05:29:42 -0400

In 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 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Connections with clients, working in restaurants, and the tiny voices in our heads: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

On 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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How to create a luxury client experience, with Chris J Evans

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

When 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Mental health check-in and what we learned from our parents: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

On 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Creating real connections, Believing in self, and Leaping to your destiny, with Lindsay Williams

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

According 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 include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Are we in a Golden Age and don't know it?? Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

On 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 Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Clothing optional: Exploring life from other people’s perspectives with journalist Billy Warden

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Billy 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 front man of the glam rock band, The Floating Children.

A Nude Attitude, by Billy Warden (O'Henry Magazine)
Rasslin' up a Good Time, by Billy Warden (Walter Magazine)
A Diva is Born: Dipping a Toe into Raleigh’s Drag Scene, by Billy Warden (Walter Magazine)
Can We Talk Marketing? Consider Joan Rivers and the Secrets of Brand Building, by Billy Warden (WRAL Techwire)

Watch the full episode from the Earfluence Podcast Studio at Raleigh Founded.

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Trying to find the unattainable perfect life: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

On 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 Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Breaking your unhealthy relationship with sales, with Ryann Dowdy

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

What'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 Podcast.

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Perfecting the Partnership, with Holly Barton and Amanda Cox (Part 2)

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Perfecting the Partnership, with Holly Barton and Amanda Cox (Part 1)

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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.

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Recipe for Sister Partnerships; Fights, Baggage , and Opposite Skill Sets: Conversation with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Today, 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Sister partners Marni and Willa Blank on fighting, codependency, and giving back to the community

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Willa 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 include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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When your best just isn’t good enough: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

On 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Proving the doubters wrong: Dr. Endya Perry's dreams are too big to be contained

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

When 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 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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No A-holes policy, and radical transparency with employees: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Today 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Building a human-first culture, with CEO of the Year Anna Lynch

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Lynch 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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The masks we wear and why we need to keep failing: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

On 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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TEDx speaker and Ablr CEO John Samuel on seeing his family for the first time, and his fear of judgment

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

When 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 include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Why accepting criticism sucks, and our personal Board of Directors: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Courtney 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Building her empire one failure at a time, with Abbie Nwaocha

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Abbie 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 you're having a Pineapple Mint Mojito. Cheers!

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Setting Goals for 2022

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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The books we would write, and why we don't give a $h!t about our kids swearing: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Courtney 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Grief, Survivor's Guilt, and Life after 9/11, with Inez Ribustello

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In 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 Ribustello
Tarboro Brewing Company

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Eff-You Funds, Dreams of the Single Life, and Manifesting Fire: Conversation with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Courtney 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Boundaries, Mental Health, and Manifestations with Melinda Jackson

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

When 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 to public relations.

Melinda Jackson PR

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Season three of life: all the nuts and cheese! Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Courtney 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Sophomore Syndrome and that Successful Feeling, with Jess Ekstrom

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Jess 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 Ekstrom
Bright Pages (use the code 'gather' for one month free)
Mic Drop Academy

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Ridiculous personal goals and unsuccessful attempts: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

On 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.

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Making the scary leap to entrepreneurship, with Larry Long Jr

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In 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 is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Are you an active participant in life, or just surviving today? Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

When 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 Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Correcting course while getting crafty with Beth McMillian

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Oh 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 is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Scary first hires, outsourcing laundry, and reality shows we'd go on: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

When 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 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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From Solopreneur Island to asking for help from her village, with Sugar Euphoria's Randi Smith

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Having 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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Does taking investment mean losing control? Would we invest in other businesses? New Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

After 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 Allies' Amie Thompson, check it out 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 Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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The Natural Introvert's Guide to Being a CEO, with Amie Thompson

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In 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. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

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What keeps you up at night & leaving an industry better than you found it: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Does 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 produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

When curiosity, creativity, and ethics determine your career path with Palm Sunday’s Lauren Jennings

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Lauren 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, and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Asking for help from your community, and learning through failure: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

On 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, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Community and Authenticity; exposing the underbelly of hospitality with Jordan Kentris

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Jordan 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 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Askholes and Therapy Funds: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

On 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 Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Adapting your passion, with Voiceover Superhero Bonnie Williams

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Bonnie 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 and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Why is giving and receiving feedback so hard? LIVE with Wedding for Real’s Megan Gillikin

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

No 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 wedding planner at A Southern Soiree, champion for the next generation of wedding planners at The Planner's Vault, and host of the Weddings for Real Podcast.

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.

For full episode live in-studio, watch on YouTube.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

The Search for Significance in Life, Busy-ness, and the F-It List: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:41:37 -0400

Do 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 produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

When the Corporate America dream job becomes a self-limiting nightmare, with Amanda McKay

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Amanda 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 Raleigh NC.

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Do you have a why? Or are you shooting aimlessly? Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In 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 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 Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Do you have an expensive hobby or something Substantial, with Greg Hedgepeth

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

One 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 us, that means you have a lemon rosemary gin fizz.

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Playing small, and "You might be an entrepreneur if..." - Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In 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 Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Telling Prince "I Quit" and Narrowly Missing 9/11, with Nichole Lowe

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Nichole 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 is produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Past Lives, and the BS of "Everything Happens for a Reason" - Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 31 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Last 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. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

What astrology can teach you about entrepreneurship, with Oracle Dan Beck

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Have 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 Podcast

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Can brands really be authentic on social media? Plus our dramatic teaching resignations: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

On 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 produced by Earfluence. Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

When authenticity leads to backlash, with Raleigh Cheesy's Courtney Bowman

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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 Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

The Lies We Tell Ourselves, and Naked Yoga: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Do 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 include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Permission Granted to Face Your Fears, with Bethany Howard

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

"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 excel.

Permission Granted, by Bethany Howard

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Nothing is a problem until it gets to the client, and Bob's looking a little green: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

On 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 Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Morgan Montgomery, the Unemployable Entrepreneur

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Morgan 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

The stress, the fight, and the ugly of all the 2020 cancellations: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Courtney 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 The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Losing clients and the fight for survival through COVID, with HMUA Nina McCaskey

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

When 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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Playing the comparison game, self-loathing, and the Salled incident: Conversations with Sisters

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Courtney 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 and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Turning trash into confetti, with All She Wrote Notes' Maghon Taylor

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

If 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 a Funfetti Martini!

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Conversations with Sisters: Entrepreneur Island, Culling Friend Groups, and Unpacking the Rachel Sheerin Episode

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

How 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, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Build someone else's dream or build your own, with Rachel Sheerin

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:02:00 -0500

Five 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, that means you have a Jalapeño Mezcal Margarita!

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

What is Hustle + Gather? And are we twins? Answering all the questions we get asked the most.

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

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 expert Rachel Sheerin!

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.

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

Introducing the Hustle + Gather Podcast!

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:45:34 -0500

Welcome to Hustle and Gather, a podcast about inspiring the everyday entrepreneur to take the leap!

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.