Hustle Her Way

Tracy Anderson
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Hustle Her Way is a soulful podcast that empowers you to hustle through life your way and build aligned community while defining your own success.

  1. 6d ago

    When Your Hustle Just Doesn’t Fit

    What happens when you spend years trying to fit in only to realize that maybe you were never meant to? In this episode of Hustle Her Way, I sit down with Maya Weatherall, Marketing Manager by day, Social Media Queen by night, and debut author of Growing into a Man, for a conversation about “When Your Hustle Just Doesn’t Fit.” Maya shares what it’s like to navigate spaces where you don’t always fit the mold and what happens when you stop trying to change yourself to meet other people’s expectations. We talk about finding your own path, letting go of the need for approval, embracing what makes you different, and learning that not fitting in can actually be your strength. Because sometimes the answer isn’t finding your seat at someone else’s table. Sometimes, you have to create your own seat.     Host: Tracy Anderson  Producer: Tracy Anderson  Contact: Tracy Anderson  Instagram: @hustleherwaypodcast Facebook: Hustle Her Way Media  LinkedIn: Hustle Her Way Media Contact: Maya Weatherall Facebook: Maya Weatherall LinkedIn: Maya Weatherall  Instagram: maya.weatherall TikTok: @mswfilms  Hustle Her Way is a Hustle Her Way Media Production. www.hustleherwaymedia.com

  2. Sep 2

    The Hustle You Never Knew You Had

    Today on Hustle Her Way, we're talking about The Hustle You Never Knew You Had  Have you ever looked back on a difficult season and thought, "Wow... I made it through that. How did I do that?" Sometimes, when we're in the middle of life's hardest moments, we don't realize just how strong we are.  In this episode of Hustle Her Way, I'm joined by Anna Hockett, Director of Sales and Account Services, who shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming life's unexpected challenges and discovering a new appreciation for her own resilience. Anna and I were talking about the different paths we've walked when she paused and said, "Wow... I can't believe I made it through." That moment inspired this conversation. Now back in Madison and thriving both personally and professionally, Anna shares what it means to navigate change, make difficult decisions, and find joy on the other side. Her story is honest, inspiring, and a reminder that sometimes the greatest hustle is the one you never realized you had. If you've ever questioned your strength or wondered whether you'll make it through a difficult season, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll hear: Why we often underestimate our own resilience How difficult seasons reveal strengths we didn't know we had The power of reflecting on how far you've come What it means to define success on your own terms Because sometimes, the hustle you never knew you had becomes the story that inspires someone else.   Host: Tracy Anderson  Producer: Tracy Anderson  Contact: Tracy Anderson  Instagram: @hustleherwaypodcast Facebook: Hustle Her Way Media  Contact: Anna Hockett    Instagram: @therealannahockett  LinkedIn: Annahockett1 The Anna Angle Podcast: Check out: YouTube Spotify Apple Hustle Her Way is a Hustle Her Way Media Production. www.hustleherwaymedia.com

  3. Aug 19

    The Unexpected Hustle: What Hustle Looks Like Now

    What happens when life takes a turn you never expected? A career change. A health challenge. The loss of someone you love. Or simply finding yourself in a season where you’re asking, “What’s next?” On this episode of Hustle Her Way, I sat down with Vanessa McDowell-Atlas for a powerful and honest conversation about “The Unexpected Hustle: What Hustle Looks Like Now.” Vanessa is a transformational executive leader and the first Black woman to serve as CEO of YWCA Madison in the organization’s 108-year history. During her leadership, she guided the organization through significant growth and change while expanding its impact in the community. Today, through VMA Transformational Leadership Coaching, she helps leaders lead with authenticity, purpose, and impact. But this conversation goes beyond leadership. Vanessa opens up about navigating an unexpected season of life, including unemployment, and what it means to find peace in the hustle of now rather than constantly chasing what comes next. Together, we talk about faith, vulnerability, resilience, identity, and learning to trust the process when you don’t have all the answers. Because sometimes the biggest hustle isn’t chasing the next goal. Sometimes, the hustle is simply learning how to be present in the season you’re in and trusting that what’s next will come. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “What am I supposed to do now?” this conversation is for you.   Host: Tracy Anderson  Producer: Tracy Anderson  Contact: Tracy Anderson  Instagram: @hustleherwaypodcast Facebook: Hustle Her Way Media  Contact: Vanessa McDowell-Atlas  Instagram: dj_ace_madison TikTok: DJACEINTHEPLACE Website: vmatransformationalcoaching.com Hustle Her Way is a Hustle Her Way Media Production. www.hustleherwaymedia.com

  4. Jul 22

    What I Saw, What I Learned, and How I Hustled a Different Path

    Today on Hustle Her Way, we're talking about one powerful truth: your past doesn't have to define your future. The challenges we witness growing up often become the lessons that shape who we become. We experience struggles, learn from them, and choose whether to repeat those patterns or create a different path. I sit down with Allison, a 27-year-old from Madison, Wisconsin, who is building a life centered on financial freedom and resilience. Alongside her high school sweetheart, she's working full-time while growing wealth through real estate investing and house hacking. In addition to her career in tourism, Allison is an independent Aflac agent, helping individuals, families, and businesses prepare for life's unexpected challenges. After losing her father to cancer at just 18 and surviving a near-fatal accident at 22, Allison's perspective on life, money, and protecting her future changed forever. Those experiences fueled her passion for financial education, wealth building, and helping others create security for themselves and their families. In this episode, Allison shares the housing instability she witnessed growing up, the hardships that shaped her mindset, and the intentional steps she's taken to break generational patterns and build a future on her own terms. If you've ever wondered whether your circumstances have to determine your destiny, this conversation is your reminder that they don't. Your story can become the foundation for something even greater.   Host: Tracy Anderson  Producer: Tracy Anderson  Contact: Tracy Anderson  Instagram: @hustleherwaypodcast Facebook: Hustle Her Way Media  Contact: Allison Mead   Instagram: allison.a.mead TikTok: allison.mead99 Hustle Her Way is a Hustle Her Way Media Production. www.hustleherwaymedia.com

  5. May 27

    17: Turning Hustle into Real Results with Jasmine Zapata

    In this inspiring episode, we’re talking all about how to turn your hustle into multiple streams of income. There’s no one better to have this conversation with than Jasmine Zapata, also known as Dr. Jaz. Dr. Jaz is truly the definition of a powerhouse. She wears many hats as a leadership and corporate training expert, Chief Medical Officer for Community Health, assistant professor and physician, award-winning author, speaker, trainer, coach, wife, mom of four, singer/songwriter, and youth mentor. As the founder of Motivational M.D. Enterprises, Dr. Jaz has dedicated her career to empowerment, economic advancement, and helping others use storytelling as a tool for transformation. Since launching her company in 2016, she has authored multiple youth and family empowerment books that have sold thousands of copies, been translated into Swahili and Korean, and reached audiences around the world. Her impact extends far beyond her own books. Dr. Jaz has partnered with organizations like Walmart, the YMCA, schools, and community organizations nationwide, while also helping more than 300 aspiring authors write and publish their own books. Through national youth empowerment tours and her latest national youth mental health book tour, she continues to inspire young people everywhere with her powerful message: Never Give Up. In this episode, Dr. Jaz shares her journey of balancing medicine, entrepreneurship, authorship, motherhood, and purpose-driven leadership. We discuss building multiple income streams, creating impact through storytelling, overcoming challenges, and staying grounded while pursuing big dreams. If you’re looking for motivation, practical insights, and proof that it’s possible to build a life filled with passion and purpose, this episode is for you. Host: Tracy Anderson Producers: Jamie Gale and Tracy Anderson Music: Shane Ivers Contact Tracy Anderson: Instagram: @trayrenee76 Facebook: @tracy.anderson.9638 Contact Dr. Jaz: www.drjasminezapata.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjasminezapata www.facebook.com/motivationalmdpublishing Hustle Her Way is a Lit Path Studios Production. ⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠

    17: Turning Hustle into Real Results with Jasmine Zapata

  6. May 13

    16: The Hustle Rule: Always Leave With Something with Jasmine Banks

    On today’s episode, we’re diving into a rule that can truly change how you navigate your career and life: The Hustle Rule: Always Leave With Something. I’m joined by Jasmine Banks, a leader, mentor, and lifelong learner who is deeply committed to helping others step into their fullest potential. As the Deputy Director of Empowerment and Strategic Initiatives at Operation Fresh Start, Jasmine works with young adults to build real pathways toward education, employment, and long-term stability. Beyond her professional work, Jasmine is grounded in connection: to community, to legacy, and to the natural world. Whether she’s birding, hiking, or studying as a Master Naturalist, she brings a thoughtful, intentional approach to both her personal and professional life. As a mother and grandmother, that perspective runs even deeper; everything she does is rooted in impact and purpose. Jasmine shares powerful insights on growth, resilience, and what it really means to “leave with something,” whether that’s a lesson, a connection, clarity, or confidence. These are practical, real-life hustle tips you can carry with you no matter where you are in your journey. Whether you’re just getting started, navigating a career shift, or building your next chapter, this conversation is a reminder that every experience has value, if you choose to take something from it. Host: Tracy Anderson Producers: Jamie Gale and Tracy Anderson Music: Shane Ivers Contact Tracy Anderson: Instagram: @trayrenee76 Facebook: @tracy.anderson.9638 Contact Jasmine Banks: Website:  operationfreshstart.org Hustle Her Way is a Lit Path Studios Production. ⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠

    16: The Hustle Rule: Always Leave With Something with Jasmine Banks

  7. Apr 29

    15: Hustling Through the Hard Years and Finding Yourself Again with Portia Adney

    In this powerful and deeply honest episode, we’re joined by Portia Adney as she shares her journey of hustling through some of life’s hardest years, and ultimately finding herself again. Portia, a recent MBA graduate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a focus on real estate investing and entrepreneurship, opens up about the realities behind her resilience. A mom of two and former New Yorker, she spent 15 years in NYC chasing her dreams as an actor and dancer, where she first developed her hustle mindset. After moving back to Madison eight years ago, she built a career in education and is now stepping into entrepreneurship alongside her partner, Jordan. Portia gets candid about navigating a difficult marriage and the emotional, mental, and practical challenges that came with it. From communication breakdowns and financial stress to the painful process of growing apart, she shares what it really looks like to go through divorce, and what it takes to come out on the other side with healing, clarity, and renewed purpose. With nearly half of marriages ending in divorce, this is a conversation many can relate to, but few speak about this openly. Portia’s story is one of growth, courage, and rediscovery, and a reminder that even in life’s toughest seasons, there is a path forward.If you’re in a difficult chapter; whether in your relationship, your career, or within yourself, this episode is for you. Host: Tracy Anderson Producers: Jamie Gale and Tracy Anderson Music: Shane Ivers Contact Tracy Anderson: Instagram: @trayrenee76 Facebook: @tracy.anderson.9638 Contact Portia Adney: LinkedIn Instagram: @portiaadney Hustle Her Way is a Lit Path Studios Production. ⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠

    15: Hustling Through the Hard Years and Finding Yourself Again with Portia Adney

  8. Apr 15

    14: Hustling through Cancer with Shelley Schaitel

    In this episode, I sit down with the unstoppable Shelley Schaitel, and trust me, you’re going to feel this one. Shelley is an oncology-certified chemotherapy infusion nurse with a bachelor’s degree who has spent the last 15 years working in twelve different oncology clinics across Southern Wisconsin. But eight years ago, everything changed when she was diagnosed with BRCA1 breast cancer herself. That experience didn’t just shape her life, it transformed the way she shows up for others. Shelley opens up about what it really means to live in the space between a diagnosis and the human being navigating it, bringing a perspective that only someone who’s been on both sides can truly understand. Beyond nursing, Shelley is a life coach, healthcare and educational consultant, and the founder of Sparkling Survivor. She’s bold, unapologetic, and lives with a fearless “zero Fs given” mindset that is as refreshing as it is empowering. I absolutely love her energy, she inspires me, challenges me, and honestly…she might hustle even harder than I do. This conversation is real, raw, motivating, and a reminder that your story doesn’t end with your hardest chapter, it can be the start of your most powerful one. If you need a dose of courage, perspective, and straight-up hustle energy… this episode is it. Host: Tracy Anderson Producers: Jamie Gale and Tracy Anderson Music: Shane Ivers Contact Tracy Anderson: Instagram: @trayrenee76 Facebook: @tracy.anderson.9638 Contact Shelley Schaitel: Website: www.sparklingsurvivorllc.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/sparklingsurvivorllc/ Facebook: @sparklingsurvivorllc Hustle Her Way is a Lit Path Studios Production. ⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠

    14: Hustling through Cancer with Shelley Schaitel
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Hustle Her Way is a soulful podcast that empowers you to hustle through life your way and build aligned community while defining your own success.

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  • Creator
    Tracy Anderson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tracy Anderson
  • Show Website
    Hustle Her Way