Happy Hour Hustle

8THIRTYFOUR
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It's happy hour with dogs, badass women, f-bombs, iced red wine, ADHD detours, questionable choices, and a whole lot of fun. The topics are random, the guests are awesome, and it's always a good time. Hosted by Kim Bode, creator of Big Deal Energy™️, Skills Survival School, and founder of 8THIRTYFOUR, a communications and learning company (19 years young); Happy Hour Hustle is real, unfiltered, and you're probably gonna need a nap after (we suggest listening at .5x). Get uncomfortable with us, it's where life is interesting.

  1. Jun 12

    Happy Hour Hustle #133: Rachael Kaminski

    We're back with another cohort spotlight from the Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship. Maddie sat down with Rachael Kaminski, Owner/Director of Confidence Beyond Hair Studio in Grand Haven, where she's on a mission to provide wigs and hair toppers to individuals experiencing hair loss due to various reasons, including cancer treatments, autoimmune disorders, alopecia, trichotillomania, PCOS, and menopause. They covered the importance of offering a service that makes individuals feel confident as they navigate their health journey. Rachel also shares what drives her passion behind her business and upcoming milestones. Connect with Rachael on LinkedIn. Learn more about Confidence Beyond Hair Studio

    13 min

  2. May 26

    Happy Hour Hustle #132: Lindsey Potter

    We're back with another cohort spotlight from the Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship. Maddie sat down with Lindsey Potter, Owner/Director of Bright Light Early Care & Education in Battle Creek, where she's on a mission to redesign child care as we know it. They covered what it's really like to run a licensed child care center day-to-day, the lessons she's picked up across 20+ years in early childhood education, and how she's building something better for kids, families, and the future of the industry. Lindsey also shares what drives her passion for this work and why early care and education is long overdue for a reimagining. Connect with Lindsey on LinkedIn. Learn more about Bright Light Early Care & Education.

    10 min

  3. May 13

    Happy Hour Hustle #131: Honesty and Communication in the Workplace

    In this episode of Happy Hour Hustle, Maddie sits down with Grace Gavin, co-founder of Know Honesty, three-time founder, and co-author of the book Know Honesty: Eliminate the Divide, Become a Masterful Communicator, and Connect with Anyone. Through her book, workshops, and keynotes, Grace helps leaders and organizations have the real conversations that actually make a difference. She and her business partner built Know Honesty around what they saw missing in workplaces everywhere: real communication. At the heart of their work are two simple but very different skills, being open and being honest, and Grace has spent years coaching leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs on how to practice both. Grace and Maddie get into why so many workplace conversations go sideways even when everyone thinks they're being reasonable, what leaders are actually missing when they say they want honesty, and the conversations most teams are avoiding that they really can't afford to.

    24 min

  4. Apr 30

    Happy Hour Hustle #130: Rebecca Dutcher

    We're back with another cohort spotlight from the Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship. Maddie sat down with Rebecca Dutcher, founder and CEO of RED66 Marketing, a Michigan-based marketing agency helping clients build strategies that connect with their audiences throughout the buyer's journey. They covered what it's really like to run a growing marketing agency, the lessons she's picked up across more than 20 years in the industry, and how marketing can be used to solve real business challenges. Rebecca also shares what drives her as a self-proclaimed marketing nerd and yes, the RED in RED66 comes from her bold hair, and the 66? Her jersey number when she became the first girl to play football at age 8. Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn. Learn more about RED66 Marketing.

    15 min

  5. Mar 26

    Happy Hour Hustle #129: Monica Gauthier's Groovy Donuts Journey

    In this episode of Happy Hour Hustle, Kim sits down with Monica Gauthier, who has spent the past 11 years co-owning Groovy Donuts, and is now finally catching up on sleep. She started out studying fish disease and turned that into a successful career of early mornings at the donut shop and late-night baking. Over time, she built a team strong enough to keep the business running smoothly, even when she needed to step away to care for her dad in the hospital. They get into the unglamorous side of small business ownership, the unseen labor and the pressure to keep growing when growing isn't always the answer. They also talk about what it takes to build something worth selling. Monica sold her award-winning business to someone who had dreamed of owning it, and she did it on her terms. Want to know what she's doing next? Well, it's none of your business.

    49 min
  6. Happy Hour Hustle #128: Jody Hayden

    Mar 16

    Happy Hour Hustle #128: Jody Hayden

    We're back with another cohort spotlight from the Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship. Maddie sat down with Jody Hayden, co-owner of Grocer's Daughter Chocolate, a Michigan-based chocolate company with roots in the specialty coffee and chocolate industries going back to 2001. They covered what it's really like to be in the chocolate business, what she's most proud of, the lessons she's picked up along the way, and what's coming up for her and her team. Plus, if you haven't heard about the sugar bear, you'll need to watch this video now. Connect with Jody on LinkedIn. Learn more about Grocer's Daughter Chocolate.

    20 min
  7. Happy Hour Hustle #127: Caitlin McMahan

    Feb 24

    Happy Hour Hustle #127: Caitlin McMahan

    We're back with another cohort spotlight from the Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship. Maddie sat down with Caitlin McMahan, co-owner of Marcellus Metalcasters, a Michigan-based manufacturing company doing really impressive work. They talked about what it's actually like to run a foundry, what she's most proud of, the biggest lessons she's learned as a business owner, and what's next for her and her team. Connect with Caitlin on LinkedIn.  Learn more about Marcellus Metalcasters.

    13 min
  8. Happy Hour Hustle #126: Jenny Lashuay

    Feb 18

    Happy Hour Hustle #126: Jenny Lashuay

    We're back with another Cohort Spotlight, shining a light on the incredible women who make up the 2025-26 cohort for the Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship. Jenny Lashuay is the founder of BattleGR and BGR Event Center. She saw a need for experience-based fun and filled it. What started as an idea has grown into an indoor venue, a mobile party crew, and a full-on event center. Maddie talks to her about what inspired her to start her business, what's creating momentum for her right now, and what comes next.

    15 min
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It's happy hour with dogs, badass women, f-bombs, iced red wine, ADHD detours, questionable choices, and a whole lot of fun. The topics are random, the guests are awesome, and it's always a good time. Hosted by Kim Bode, creator of Big Deal Energy™️, Skills Survival School, and founder of 8THIRTYFOUR, a communications and learning company (19 years young); Happy Hour Hustle is real, unfiltered, and you're probably gonna need a nap after (we suggest listening at .5x). Get uncomfortable with us, it's where life is interesting.

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  • Creator
    8THIRTYFOUR
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    134
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Happy Hour Hustle

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