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Hustle + Gather, with Courtney and Dana

Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell

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Sister entrepreneurs Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell talk about the ups and downs of the hustle, and the reward at the end of the journey. Life starts at the edge of our comfort zone, and that’s what running a business is about: it’s completely uncomfortable and yet thrilling at the same time. Hear Courtney and Dana talk about the hard parts of entrepreneurship with other business owners going through the struggle as well.
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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 …
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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 overcomi…
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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 grow…
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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 …
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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 take…
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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 over…
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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 com…
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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 s…
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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 co…
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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 …
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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…
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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 Dan…
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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 laught…
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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 …
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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 l…
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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 go…
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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…
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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 relations…
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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…
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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 ma…
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Life is too short to not have a hobby! Whether it’s painting, cooking or playing an instrument, making mead or going for a hike having a hobby is a great way to relax, recharge and express yourself so listen to this podcast and learn what it means to have a hobby. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dadoregano/support…
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Jerry springer has sadly passed away today learned a little bit about Jerry Springer in this podcast Jerry Springer was a great television, talkshow host that brought many dads together and found out who the father was! So listen now and enjoy the short podcast. #JerrySpringer #Listening #Podcast #Dad‘s #DadJokes #Funny #PodcastDad--- Support this …
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In this podcast, we explore the world of fatherhood through the lens of artificial intelligence, with the help of the powerful language model known as ChatGPT. We take Dad Oregano-submitted questions about #fatherhood, parenting, and family life, and use ChatGPT to generate thoughtful and insightful responses. Whether you're a new dad, a seasoned p…
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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…
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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…
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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. 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…
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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 a…
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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. Hustle and G…
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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 relations…
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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. Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell and is produced by…
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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…
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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. Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell and is produced by Earfluence. Courtney a…
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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 k…
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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. Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell and is produced b…
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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 he…
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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 …
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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-own…
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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 brain…
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Today we share an episode of a podcast we guested on - The Flourishing Entrepreneur, hosted by our friend Aleya Harris. ----- Do you know how to handle fear when first starting your business? Today, we'll talk about how to get around and work with your fears! In this episode, I’m talking to Courtney and Dana, who have seen their vision for their co…
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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 an…
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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 o…
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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? Content…
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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 …
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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 Dan…
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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 succes…
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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 Ho…
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