Hard Hat and Heart ™

Alyssa Veit
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Hard Hat and Heart is a raw, real podcast about working hard, loving deeply, and keeping faith through life’s chaos. From the mine site to motherhood, it’s about resilience, purpose, and the heart behind the hard hat.

Episodes

  1. May 11

    Unscripted EP1 : Boots on Walls Down

    Unscripted is a raw side series of Hard Hat and Heart — honest conversations about life. This episode is exactly what the title says — unscripted. Just honest conversation about the things that hurt, the things that help, and the realities of carrying responsibility while trying to stay human through it all. From leadership and mining to motherhood, mental load, burnout, communication, and vulnerability, this is less about having perfect answers and more about being willing to talk about the real stuff out loud. Somewhere between grit and grace, we figure it out as we go.

    34 min
  2. It’s the little things

    Apr 30

    It’s the little things

    In this episode of Hard Hat and Heart, I talk about the little things. In mining, it’s often the smallest issues that lead to the biggest failures. And in life, it’s no different. But the little things don’t just break us down. They can build us back up too. This episode is a reminder to pay attention, slow down, and give yourself grace when things feel heavy.

    32 min

  3. Mar 30

    The people behind the hard hats

    In this episode of Hard Hat and Heart, I talk about the people behind the hard hats. Mining is more than rock and equipment. It’s skilled work, real responsibility, and people who take pride in showing up every day. But even in an industry built on strength, there are days that feel heavy. This episode is a reminder that it’s okay to feel that — and to give yourself grace while you keep going. If it’s not grown, it’s mined. And this is about the people who make it happen.

    25 min

  4. Mar 2

    If it’s not grown it’s mined:Family beneath the surface

    In this episode of Hard Hat and Heart, I share my why behind mining. The mining industry is more impactful than most people realize. If it is not grown, it is mined, from the roads we drive on to the infrastructure that holds our communities together. It is foundational to everyday life. But beyond the material, there is something deeper. There is family beneath the surface. A tight knit community that stretches across states but somehow still feels small. People who show up. People who care. People who understand strength, responsibility, and what it means to have your hand in the dirt. This episode is about the impact of mining and the heart of the people behind it.

    43 min

  5. Feb 20

    Pressure Reveals the Cracks

    In mining, pressure doesn’t create cracks — it exposes the fracture lines that were already there. The same is true in leadership, motherhood, and faith. In this episode of Hard Hat and Heart™, Alyssa explores what pressure reveals beneath the surface in the workplace, at home, and within ourselves. From highwalls to hard conversations, this is about responsibility, resilience, and learning not to ignore the warning signs. Because cracks aren’t weakness. They’re information. And reinforcement is strength. Hard hat optional. Heart required.

    31 min

  6. Feb 17

    Three in One: Grit, Grace, and the Work I Was Given

    Hard Hat and Heart™ begins with the story behind the grit, the grace, and the calling. Mining, motherhood, faith, and leadership — all under pressure, all with purpose.

    47 min
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About

Hard Hat and Heart is a raw, real podcast about working hard, loving deeply, and keeping faith through life’s chaos. From the mine site to motherhood, it’s about resilience, purpose, and the heart behind the hard hat.

Information

  • Creator
    Alyssa Veit
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alyssa Veit
  • Show Website
    Hard Hat and Heart ™