In The Hype Seat

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In The Hype Seat features bold conversations with the nation's most inspiring and influential leaders, business owners, media personalities, and more. Hosted by serial entrepreneur Holly Meyer Lucas, join her as she puts guests 'In The Hype Seat' to dive deep into how they built their brands, businesses, and empires, while providing actionable insight, anecdotes, and stories on professional and personal growth, leadership, personal branding, and reinvention. ITHS was created for anyone looking for a spark of inspiration, a clip of advice, a relatable story, and for leaders who want to level up and hear from their peers about how they built their businesses, took bold risks, and gave it a full send. To contact the host, pitch a guest, or submit a question, visit inthehypeseat.com or email media@hypeboss.com. Produced by Hype Boss in Jupiter, Florida and recorded at PodPlus Studios. Part of the Hype Boss Podcast Network. All rights reserved.

Season 1

  1. 💍 Miss Hayley Paige: The Fight for Her Name, Brand & Creative Freedom

    EPISODE 1

    💍 Miss Hayley Paige: The Fight for Her Name, Brand & Creative Freedom

    If you got married in the last 15 years, chances are you wore, tried on, or were inspired by a Hayley Paige wedding dress. A true icon in the bridal and fashion world, Hayley’s designs were worn by celebrities, featured in over 500 stores, and seen everywhere from Say Yes to the Dress to Good Morning America. But in late 2020, at the height of her success, she found herself in a legal battle that took away her right to use her own name, her social media accounts, and even access to her entire portfolio of designs. For nearly four years, she was legally unable to publicly identify as Hayley Paige or work under her own brand. Now, in 2025, Hayley is BACK. After a landmark settlement, she has reclaimed her name, intellectual property, and creative future. In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, she sits down with Holly Meyer Lucas to talk about: ✅ How she built her personal brand and became a household name in bridal fashion✅ The contract that changed everything—and why she signed it at 25✅ The moment she realized she was in the fight of her life✅ Losing control of her Instagram—what it was like to hand over her account✅ The legal case law her battle helped shape for creators & entrepreneurs✅ How she pivoted and built She Is Cheval in the face of adversity✅ Her return to bridal fashion and what’s next for her career 💡 If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, influencer, or creator, this episode is a MUST-LISTEN. Hayley’s journey is a masterclass in personal branding, business ownership, contracts, resilience, and protecting your creative work. 🎧 Subscribe to In The Hype Seat for more conversations on:🔹 How to build a personal brand that stands out🔹 The business of being an entrepreneur, creator, or influencer🔹 Navigating contracts, trademarks, and business ownership🔹 How to scale your company while protecting your name, brand, and IP🔹 Success stories from top industry leaders, founders, and disruptors 👇 Follow Hayley Paige:📸 Instagram: @misshayleypaige📸 Instagram: @allthatglittersonthegram👠 She Is Cheval:https://www.instagram.com/sheischeval⚖️ A Girl You Might Know Foundation:https://www.instagram.com/agirlumightknow 👇 Follow Holly Meyer Lucas & The Hype Seat:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holly.meyer.lucas📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hype.boss_agency🎙️ Podcast: https://www.inthehypeseat.com 🔔 Hit FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE for more real, raw, high-energy conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, and business leaders who are shaping the future. #HayleyPaige #InTheHypeSeat #PersonalBranding #Entrepreneurship #BusinessOwnership #LegalBattle #SheIsCheval #BrandProtection #CreativeEntrepreneur #InfluencerMarketing #BusinessLessons #WeddingFashion #HollyMeyerLucas #ScalingABusiness #OwningABrand

    52 min
  2. 🐊 Lindsey Tronolone: Building a Real Estate Brand and a Team from Scratch Leveraging Social Media, Video, and Authenticity

    EPISODE 2

    🐊 Lindsey Tronolone: Building a Real Estate Brand and a Team from Scratch Leveraging Social Media, Video, and Authenticity

    What does it take to launch a brand-new real estate team and absolutely dominate in personal branding from day one? In this episode of In The Hype Seat, Holly Meyer Lucas sits down with Lindsey Tronolone, the powerhouse team leader behind The Jupiter Group, to break down exactly how she built a brand that stands out—fast. From her background in MLM empire-building to her transition into real estate, Lindsey shares how she’s used storytelling, consistency, and strategic content creation to grow her business at lightning speed. If you’re struggling with social media, personal branding, or just getting over the fear of putting yourself out there, this episode is your blueprint. 🔥 We get into:✅ How Lindsey built an instantly recognizable brand from scratch as a new team leader✅ The key to authenticity on social media and why “perfect” isn’t the goal✅ Lessons from her MLM success and how those skills apply to real estate✅ The power of storytelling in sales, marketing, and lead generation✅ How to create high-quality content without a massive budget✅ Why she’s headed to Inman Connect as a featured speaker Lindsey is an up-and-coming real estate star, and trust me—you’re going to want to take notes on this one. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! 📌 Follow Lindsey & The Jupiter Group:Instagram:@thejupitergroupYouTube:Living in Jupiter FloridaFacebook:Lindsey TronoloneWebsite:The Jupiter Group 👇 Follow Holly Meyer Lucas & The Hype Seat:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holly.meyer.lucas📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hype.boss_agency🎙️ Podcast: https://www.inthehypeseat.com 🔔 Hit FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE for more real, raw, high-energy conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, and business leaders who are shaping the future. Welcome to In The Hype Seat—the podcast that mics up some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and creators to uncover the unfiltered stories behind their biggest wins, toughest lessons, and breakthrough moments. Hosted by Holly Meyer Lucas, serial entrepreneur, branding expert, and founder of Hype Boss, this show delivers the real, raw, no-BS conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. From personal branding to building a business from scratch, from scaling companies to navigating contracts, this podcast is your playbook for success—whether you’re launching your first venture, leveling up your brand, or fighting to protect what you’ve built. About In The Hype Seat 🎙🔥 💥 Tag us with your biggest takeaways! #InTheHypeSeat #LindseyTronolone #RealEstateMarketing #PersonalBranding

    50 min
  3. 🍋 Holly Meyer Lucas: Solo Episode - How I Built This, Why I Built This, and Everything In Between - Part 1

    EPISODE 3

    🍋 Holly Meyer Lucas: Solo Episode - How I Built This, Why I Built This, and Everything In Between - Part 1

    In this deeply personal solo episode, In The Hype Seat host Holly Meyer Lucas steps into the spotlight to share her story—raw, unfiltered, and in her own words. For the first time publicly, and on her own terms, she walks us through the formative experiences that shaped her into the entrepreneur, branding expert, and real estate leader she is today. From growing up between Seattle and Germany, to putting herself through college while bartending and often sleeping in her car, Holly shares the defining moments of her early life - including navigating her parents’ bankruptcy and constantly being “the new kid.” These experiences laid the foundation for the resilience and self-awareness that continue to guide her career. She opens up about toxic relationships, the moment she landed her first corporate job in medical sales (with a German lit degree), and why it still wasn’t enough. That clarity pushed her into real estate, where she quickly rose to prominence - not just as a top-producing agent, but as a marketing force who turned her personal brand into a movement through starting The Meyer Lucas Real Estate Team.  This isn’t just about entrepreneurship. It’s about identity, burnout, motherhood, branding, reinvention, imposter syndrome, and betting on yourself—especially when no one else will. If you’re navigating a pivot, launching from zero, building your brand, or struggling to stay upright while leading a business or a team—this episode is for you. 🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Holly’s childhood moving between the U.S. and GermanyNavigating her family’s bankruptcy, identity struggles, and constant relocationPutting herself through college while bartending and sleeping in her carHow she broke into medical sales without a business degreeWhy real estate became a vehicle for branding, marketing, and creativityBuilding a business as a new mom while her husband worked in pro sportsWhat happens when a team scales without structure or accountabilityHow 2023 became the year everything changed—and what’s nextSelf-awareness is the foundation of strong leadershipBranding starts with telling your storyReal estate is a marketing businessThere are no shortcuts, only earned winsYou can reinvent yourself again and again🎙️ This episode is for: Entrepreneurs, business owners, real estate agents, creators, working parents, or anyone trying to build a dream while holding it all together behind the scenes. 📲 Listen + Show Notes:🎧 www.inthehypeseat.com 🌐 Holly’s Website:www.hollymeyerlucas.com 📸 Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/holly.meyer.lucas Holly Meyer Lucas, solo podcast, entrepreneur podcast, real estate podcast, branding podcast, women in business, marketing strategy, business growth, leadership lessons, career pivot, how I built this, resilience, content strategy, working moms, real estate branding, podcast for creators, story-driven branding, life transitions, personal development, In The Hype Seat #hollymeyerlucas

    46 min
  4. 🍝 Ariella Sherman: How She Became A Foodie Influencer, Built A Platform From Scratch, And What It Was Like Working With Holly Meyer Lucas

    EPISODE 4

    🍝 Ariella Sherman: How She Became A Foodie Influencer, Built A Platform From Scratch, And What It Was Like Working With Holly Meyer Lucas

    In this episode, Holly Meyer Lucas sits down with Ariella Sherman on her last day as the Marketing Director for Meyer Lucas Companies. Ariella is better known online as @never_not_eating_, and this candid conversation is all about career pivots, building influence, and what it really takes to grow something from the ground up. Ariella was Holly’s Marketing Director for three years, playing a central role in building the award-winning Meyer Lucas Real Estate Team, helping launch The Mother Ship, scaling Holly’s Real Estating platform, and building the PR, marketing, and creative agency Hype Boss from the round up.  Before Ariella joined Meyer Lucas, she was widely known as a successful local influencer, carving out a unique space in South Florida’s food and hospitality scene, and becoming one of South Florida’s go-to foodie influencers when new restaurants launch or new hospitality concepts open.  This episode dives into how Ariella went from getting her masters degree in mental health counseling and being a licensed therapist, to pivoting her career into becoming an elite digital marketer without a traditional background in branding or social media – just hustle, curiosity, and relentless follow-through. She shares her experience running marketing inside the fast-growing Meyer Lucas companies, her thoughts on influencer culture, and the behind-the-scenes of being @never_not_eating_. Recorded on her final day with the team, this episode is part farewell, part masterclass, and all heart. 🔑 What You'll Hear in This Podcast Episode: How Ariella pivoted from mental health counseling to marketingThe origin story of @never_not_eating_ and her accidental influencer careerBuilding the Meyer Lucas Real Estate Team into a national top producerLaunching Hype Boss and managing multiple brands from behind the scenesThe real dynamics of “media dines” and local influencer strategyThoughts on burnout, leadership, and making space for personal lifeHer marketing advice for small business owners and creators in 2025 🎧 This Episode Is Recommended For: Marketing professionals, small business owners, influencers, content creators, real estate teams, career changers, and anyone navigating building a brand while juggling multiple roles. 📲 Listen to more In The Hype Seat episodes at: https://www.inthehypeseat.com 🌐 Holly’s Website: https://www.hollymeyerlucas.com 📸 Follow Ariella: https://www.instagram.com/never_not_eating_ 📸 Follow Holly: https://www.instagram.com/holly.meyer.lucas

    55 min
  5. 🪑🎨 Kyle Lucks: Painting Icons, The Pressure of Perfection, and Why He Hasn’t Painted Taylor Swift (Yet)

    EPISODE 5

    🪑🎨 Kyle Lucks: Painting Icons, The Pressure of Perfection, and Why He Hasn’t Painted Taylor Swift (Yet)

    Celebrity artist Kyle Lucks is the man about town in Palm Beach, Florida and the artist of the moment!  His paintings of professional athletes, historical icons, and cultural legends hang in sports stadiums, arenas, and private collections around the world. He’s painted everyone from Coco Gauff, Beyonce, Jack Nicklaus, Rick Ross, and Serena Williams, to Donald Trump, Jackie Kennedy, and Abraham Lincoln. In this episode of In The Hype Seat, host Holly Meyer Lucas sits down with celebrity portrait artist ⁨Kyle Lucks for a raw, funny, and authentic conversation that covers lots of bases including the pressures of painting faces everyone knows, Kyle's career-defining commissions, how he builds storytelling, energy, and emotion into every layer he paints, and what it’s like to be the “it” artist of the season in Palm Beach. They talk about his Artist in Residence grand exhibition, his collaboration with the white hot U.S. Polo Association, and they dive into what it is like working together behind the scenes at Hype Boss, where Holly and her team run Kyle's social media strategy, PR, and brand visibility. In this episode, Holly and Kyle unpack: Kyle's creative process behind his most iconic portraitsThe pressure of painting celebrities faces that everyone knows, and getting them just rightThe now-infamous ⁨Jimmy Buffett lyric mistakeHolly's annoyance about Kyle's Rick Ross painting going viraland why Taylor Swift and Michael Jordan still haven't made it to Kyle's canvas yet.If you're curious about what it's like being a full-time professional artist in 2025, or what it means to turn iconic moments into works of art - this episode is for you. 🎨 See Kyle’s work, browse prints, and purchase originals: https://www.kylelucks.com📍 Recorded at PodPlus, Jupiter, Florida: https://www.podplusstudios.com🎧 Produced by Hype Boss | https://www.hypeboss.com Learn more about In The Hype Seat podcast here.Follow Holly Meyer Lucas: https://www.instagram.com/holly.meyer.lucasFollow Kyle Lucks: https://www.instagram.com/kylelucksfineart 🔔 Hit FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE for more real, raw, high-energy conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, and business leaders who are shaping the future. Welcome to In The Hype Seat—the podcast that mics up some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and creators to uncover the unfiltered stories behind their biggest wins, toughest lessons, and breakthrough moments. Hosted by Holly Meyer Lucas, serial entrepreneur, branding expert, and founder of Hype Boss, this show delivers the real, raw, no-BS conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. From personal branding to building a business from scratch, from scaling companies to navigating contracts, this podcast is your playbook for success—whether you’re launching your first venture, leveling up your brand, or fighting to protect what you’ve built.

    1h 29m
  6. 🎙️ Steven Fondu: How He built Jupiter, Florida's Hottest Restaurant by Taking a Risk, Following a Passion, and Always Pointing to the Passer

    EPISODE 6

    🎙️ Steven Fondu: How He built Jupiter, Florida's Hottest Restaurant by Taking a Risk, Following a Passion, and Always Pointing to the Passer

    In this high-energy episode of In The Hype Seat, Holly Meyer Lucas is joined by Steven Fondu, the dynamic restaurateur behind Ara - Jupiter, Florida's hottest new restaurant on Cypress Drive ("Cy Dri").  Ara has rapidly become the destination for foodies and trendsetters, fueled by Steven’s passion, authenticity, and fresh approach to hospitality. From playing college baseball at Furman University to creating Jupiter’s vibrant dining scene, Steven’s journey is marked by hustle, heart, and bold risks. He shares the inside story of leaving NYC to launch Ara in South Florida during the pandemic, turning the former Crosby Kitchen into a sleek spot that combines big-city dining flair with small-town warmth. A key highlight is Steven’s discovery of Chef Kayla, whose culinary creativity became central to Ara’s Mediterranean-inspired menu. Steven vividly recalls tasting her food for the first time and knowing he’d found the perfect chef for his vision. Steven’s leadership style, emphasizing genuine gratitude, team unity, and collaboration, sets Ara apart. His vision for Cy Dri is a thriving culinary hub, built on cooperation rather than competition, believing neighboring successes boost everyone. 🎥 Episode Highlights: Steven’s path from baseball to restaurant successTransforming Crosby Kitchen into AraFinding Chef Kayla and crafting the standout menuUnique leadership and team-building insightsFuture vision for Ara and Cypress Drive📖 Full blog: inthehypeseat.com 🌐 Connect: Ara: arajupiter.com | IG: @arajupiterHolly: hollymeyerlucas.com | IG: @holly.meyer.lucas🎙️ Produced by PodPlus, Jupiter, FL: podplusstudios.com 🔎 Tags: Steven Fondu, Ara Jupiter, entrepreneurship, hospitality, leadership, business advice, Cypress Drive, Palm Beach dining #InTheHypeSeat #StevenFondu #AraJupiter #Entrepreneurship #FineDining #Leadership #RestaurantSuccess #Hospitality #JupiterFlorida

    57 min
  7. 🍱 Kerri Paizzi: The Queen of Flavor South Florida - How She Took Over and Scaled the Largest Restaurant Month in the U.S.

    EPISODE 7

    🍱 Kerri Paizzi: The Queen of Flavor South Florida - How She Took Over and Scaled the Largest Restaurant Month in the U.S.

    Kerri Paizzi is the go-to marketing foodie of South Florida, and also the owner of Flavor South Florida, the biggest restaurant month in the country by area covered. In this episode of In The Hype Seat, Holly Meyer Lucas sits down with Kerri to unpack how she went from music booking and brand strategy to owning and scaling one of Florida’s most beloved culinary events. Shot inside the brand-new PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida, this is a masterclass in business strategy, marketing, influencer relationships, and what it actually takes to preserve (and grow) a legacy brand in real life. From navigating the handoff from original founder Briana Beaty, to rebranding from Flavor Palm Beach to Flavor South Florida, to going viral on TikTok, this conversation pulls back the curtain on every step of Kerri’s journey. This one’s for the founders, foodies, and future brand builders. ✨ LISTEN IF YOU’RE INTO • Bold female leadership in South Florida • Rebranding with strategy and integrity • Restaurant culture, foodie events, and community building • How to go viral and still stay grounded ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction to Kerri and Her Ventures 02:01 – The Journey into Music Booking 06:16 – Navigating the Music Business 14:41 – Taking Over Flavor Palm Beach and Its Impact 23:52 – The Power of TikTok's Algorithm 24:55 – Building Relationships in the Restaurant Industry 27:43 – The Journey to Acquiring Flavor 30:53 – Growing Flavor: A Community Effort 33:35 – The Role of Influencers and Community Support 39:49 – The Challenge of Tasting Every Flavor Restaurant 46:59 – Challenges in the Restaurant Business 49:21 – Competition and Collaboration in Restaurant Events 51:37 – Finding Participating Restaurants 58:36 – Creative Marketing and Unique Promotions 🔗 CONNECT WITH US AND THE GUEST 🌐 Websites: In The Hype Seat – https://www.inthehypeseat.com Flavor South Florida – https://www.flavorsouthflorida.com Holly Meyer Lucas – https://www.hollymeyerlucas.com PodPlus Studios – https://www.podplusstudios.com 📸 Instagram: @flavorsouthflorida – https://www.instagram.com/flavorsouthflorida @kerrip316 – https://www.instagram.com/kerrip316 @holly.meyer.lucas – https://www.instagram.com/holly.meyer.lucas @podplus.studios – https://www.instagram.com/podplus.studios FAQs who is kerri paizzi? Kerri Paizzi is a marketing agency owner and entrepreneur based in South Florida. She owns Monarch Marketing and Flavor South Florida. what is flavor south florida? Flavor South Florida is the region’s premier restaurant month, spotlighting 100+ restaurants across four counties with curated dining experiences at set prices. 🎥 Recorded at https://www.podplusstudios.com 🔍 SEO + AIO Keywords flavor south florida, flavor palm beach rebrand, kerri paizzi, restaurant month florida, south florida foodie events, marketing for food events, rebranding podcast, holly meyer lucas, podplus studios jupiter, entrepreneur stories

    1h 5m
  8. 💃🏻 Erika Ramos: From LA Model and Actress to Baseball Wife, Baker, and Mom: Letting Go of What Doesn't Serve You

    EPISODE 8

    💃🏻 Erika Ramos: From LA Model and Actress to Baseball Wife, Baker, and Mom: Letting Go of What Doesn't Serve You

    In this episode of In The Hype Seat, Holly sits down with Erika Ramos, former model and actress (you might recognize her from MTV's Wild n Out!), mom of two daughters, and wife of retired MLB All-star pitcher AJ Ramos. Erika and Holly have an incredibly real, authentic, and layered conversation about identity, career pivots, and what it looks like to fully walk away from something when it no longer serves you. Erika shares her story of growing up in Maryland, moving to LA at 21 to become a model, and chasing auditions, casting calls, reality show appearances, Hollywood clubs, and all the behind-the-scenes chatter about what it was like for Erika working and living in LA in the mid-2010s. Erika was part of the LA scene for over a decade, and she and Holly unpack what it looked like during that era, including early influencer campaigns, model burnout, and the subtle shifts that told Erika it was time to evolve. Now, Erika is in a completely different chapter – raising her daughters, supporting AJ through his career pivot, and building her life in a way that feels more grounded and aligned. She talks about what motherhood has taught her, why she values being present, and how she approaches each new season of life with clarity and intention. This episode is about more than career change. It’s about intuition, boundaries, reinvention, and doing what feels right – even if it means letting go of something you once loved. 🔗 CONNECT WITH US AND THE GUEST 📸 Instagram: Erika Ramos – https://www.instagram.com/erikathom Erika’s Bakehouse – https://www.instagram.com/erikas_bakehouse Holly Meyer Lucas – https://www.instagram.com/holly.meyer.lucas PodPlus Studios – https://www.instagram.com/podplus.studios 🌐 Websites: In The Hype Seat – https://www.inthehypeseat.com Holly Meyer Lucas – https://www.hollymeyerlucas.com PodPlus Studios – https://www.podplusstudios.com 🎧 Listen to Part 1 now wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe so you don’t miss Part 2 — coming soon. 🔍 SEO + AIO Keywords: erika ramos podcast, erika thom ramos, wild n out actress, la model turned mom, aj ramos wife, motherhood journey podcast, content burnout stories, influencer fatigue, cookie business founder, life after hollywood, erikas bakehouse, holly meyer lucas podcast, podplus studios jupiter, real talk interviews, women in transition podcast #inthehypeseat #erikaramos #erikathom #erikasbakehouse #ajramos #hollymeyerlucas #careerchange #laactress #momlife #podplusstudios #hypeboss #realtalkpodcast #womeninmedia #pivotstory #motherhoodjourney #influencerculture #southfloridamoms #careerreinvention #podcastinterviews

    1h 24m
  9. 🪑 Randy Sauder: The Journey From Being An Orphan In South Korea, to Becoming A Beloved Restaurant Owner in South Florida

    EPISODE 9

    🪑 Randy Sauder: The Journey From Being An Orphan In South Korea, to Becoming A Beloved Restaurant Owner in South Florida

    In this engaging conversation, host Holly Meyer Lucas sits down with Randy Sauder as he shares his remarkable journey from being adopted from Korea to becoming a successful restaurant owner in South Florida. Randy dives deep into his early life, remarkable career rising through the ranks from bus boy to franchisee and eventual independent restaurant owner. Randy reflects on his extensive career in the restaurant industry, from corporate roles to eventually creating the beloved waterfront restaurant - Sauder's Landing on Nettles Island, in Jensen Beach, Florida. Randy emphasizes the importance of consistency and passion in running a successful restaurant while also sharing insights about family life and the balance between work and home. This conversation offers a unique perspective on the restaurant business and personal growth. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into the intricacies of restaurant management, discussing everything from sales figures and menu consistency to the challenges of staffing and rising food costs. The discussion also touches on the evolving work ethic of employees, the significance of customer loyalty, and the social responsibilities of restaurant owners. Throughout the conversation, the speakers share insights, anecdotes, and advice for aspiring restaurateurs, making it a rich resource for anyone interested in the food industry. How to connect with the host and guest: Holly Meyer Lucas: https://www.hollymeyerlucas.com or https://www.inthehypeseat.com https://www.instagram.com/holly.meyer.lucas Randy Sauder: https://www.sauderslanding.com https://www.facebook.com/SaudersLanding https://www.instagram.com/sauderslandingrestaurant/ In The Hype Seat is recorded at PodPlus Podcast Studio in Jupiter, Florida and produced by Hype Boss. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction to Randy Sauder and Sauder’s Landing 02:55 – Randy’s Early Life and Adoption Story 06:01 – Growing Up in America and Cultural Identity 08:59 – First Restaurant Job and Career Beginnings 12:05 – From Corporate Restaurants to Independent Ownership 15:01 – The Art of Running a Successful Restaurant 17:56 – Balancing Family Life and Parenthood 20:51 – Lessons from a Lifetime in the Restaurant Industry 54:25 – Understanding Nettles Island’s Unique Setting 01:06:35 – Staffing Challenges in Today’s Industry 01:18:34 – Personal Reflections and Family Connections 01:20:22 – Finding Balance Between Work and Home 01:25:17 – Memorable Dining Experiences and Customer Loyalty 01:29:10 – Signature Dishes that Define Sauder’s Landing 01:35:07 – Business Insights and Profit Margins 01:37:29 – Reflecting on a Career in Restaurants 01:41:41 – Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

    1h 36m
  10. 🇧🇸 Tim Rodland: The Bahamian Real Estate Star on Life in the Bahamas, His Billionaire Clients, Owning a Real Estate Brokerage, and Leadership

    EPISODE 10

    🇧🇸 Tim Rodland: The Bahamian Real Estate Star on Life in the Bahamas, His Billionaire Clients, Owning a Real Estate Brokerage, and Leadership

    What does it really take to become the go-to real estate broker in the Bahamas? In this episode of In The Hype Seat, Holly Meyer Lucas sits down with Tim Rodland, founder of Rodland Real Estate, to talk about his journey from growing up between New York City and Nassau to building a global client base of high-net-worth buyers and sellers. Tim shares what it’s like to sell ultra-luxury homes across the Bahamian islands, the tax and residency strategies that attract international investors, and how he built his business by refusing to follow the status quo. From Albany and Baker’s Bay to underrated Out Islands, Tim breaks down the nuance of pairing people with the right lifestyle — not just a property. They also dive into how real estate really works in the Bahamas (hint: you do need a license), what to know if you’re buying offshore, and why Tim’s fast, high-touch service model has made him the most trusted broker in a market known for being, well... slow. This conversation is full of real talk on luxury, identity, reputation, and what it takes to stay sharp in a place where most people are on vacation. 📍 Recorded at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida 🎧 Listen in if you’re into: • Bahamian real estate and global buyers • Tax strategy and offshore investing • Luxury sales and referral-based business • High-end property markets and lifestyle deals • Real estate without the fluff — Guest: Tim Rodland Website: https://www.rodlandrealestate.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timrodland Phone: +1 242-357-7475 — Connect: In The Hype Seat – https://www.inthehypeseat.com Holly Meyer Lucas – https://www.hollymeyerlucas.com PodPlus Studios – https://www.podplusstudios.com Instagram: @inthehypeseat @holly.meyer.lucas @podplus.studios — Hashtags for reference (not part of RSS upload): #inthehypeseat #timrodland #bahamasrealestate #luxurybroker #internationalrealestate #hypeboss #podcastinterview

    40 min
  11. 🦹🏼‍♀️ The Random Housewife - Jenna Hubka: How She Became An Influencer With Intention

    EPISODE 11

    🦹🏼‍♀️ The Random Housewife - Jenna Hubka: How She Became An Influencer With Intention

    On this episode of In The Hype Seat, host Holly Meyer Lucas sits down with lifestyle creator and South Florida favorite Jenna Hubka, better known as The Random Housewife as she shares her unexpected journey from what began as an offhand comment at a girls dinner, turned into one of the most recognizable lifestyle accounts in the region, built through discipline, authenticity, and an entirely self-taught approach to the influencer world. Jenna opens up about her childhood in Ormond Beach, her early career in event planning, the burnout that shaped her path forward, and the moment she finally decided to take her content seriously. She shares the story of buying her domain at a dinner table, the first posts she ever made, growing her page to nearly one hundred thousand followers, and the values that guide every piece of content she creates. This conversation goes far beyond fashion and home hacks. It is a candid look at influence, identity, the business behind the content, and the responsibility that comes with an audience. Holly and Jenna dive into the pressure of performance, the power of honesty, and the unexpected moments that remind Jenna why she shows up on the internet at all. Listen if you want to hear: How The Random Housewife started and the accidental dinner that sparked it Why Jenna left event planning and how those skills shaped her influencer career What it takes to grow a page with intention and integrity How she chooses brand partnerships and why she says no to most opportunities The emotional messages from her audience that keep her grounded Why authenticity is the backbone of her business What happens behind the scenes of a lifestyle creator who edits everything herself Where to connect: Jenna Hubka (Random Housewife): https://www.instagram.com/random_housewife In The Hype Seat: https://www.inthehypeseat.com Holly Meyer Lucas: https://www.instagram.com/holly.meyer.lucas PodPlus Studios: https://www.podplusstudios.com In The Hype Seat is recorded and produced at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida. #inthehypeseat #jennaHubka #randomhousewife #influencerlife #podcastinterview #contentcreator #southfloridaevents #podplusstudios #jupiterflorida

    1h 19m
  12. 🎙️Andrew Jevin: Building Community, Getting Vulnerable, and What to Expect at the Social Summit 2026

    EPISODE 12

    🎙️Andrew Jevin: Building Community, Getting Vulnerable, and What to Expect at the Social Summit 2026

    In this episode of In The Hype Seat, Host Holly Meyer Lucas sits down with her longtime friend and one of the most beloved voices in the real estate space - Andrew Jevin. A seasoned Los Angeles-based realtor with over ten years of experience and more than $150M in sales, Andrew has proudly represented Compass for the past 6 years while building a personal brand. Andrew opens up about his evolution as a public figure, his journey into real estate after acting in Los Angeles, and the power of vulnerability in a content-saturated world. They unpack how Andrew built his highly engaged community online and what it takes to maintain authenticity under the weight of visibility. The centerpiece of this conversation is the Social Summit - a real estate and marketing event founded by Andrew that has grown into one of the most respected, intentionally curated experiences in the industry. He shares how it started and why 2026 will be the most expansive year yet. This is a layered conversation between two powerhouse industry leaders. Listen if you're into: A behind-the-scenes look at the Social Summit 2026Real talk about what it’s actually like to grow a personal brand in real estateCreating community that goes beyond Instagram likesStorytelling as your brand’s biggest assetConnect: Social Summit website: https://www.socialsummit2026.com/ Tickets here: https://socialsummit.ticketspice.com/social-summit-miami- Andrew Jevin: Contact Andrew: andrew@andrewjevin.com Andrew IG: https://www.instagram.com/andrewjevin/ Real Estate: https://www.compass.com/agents/andrew-jevin/ Connect with Holly Meyer Lucas & In The Hype Seat: In The Hype Seat: https://www.inthehypeseat.com Holly Website: https://www.hollymeyerlucas.com Holly IG: https://www.instagram.com/holly.meyer.lucas Hype Boss IG: https://www.instagram.com/hype.boss_agency Mothership IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.mother.ship_ Podcast Brillance IG: https://www.instagram.com/podcastbrilliance Meyer Lucas Companies: https://www.instagram.com/meyerlucas.companies In The Hype Seat is recorded at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida. Learn more: https://www.podplusstudios.com

    49 min
  • 12 Episodes

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In The Hype Seat features bold conversations with the nation's most inspiring and influential leaders, business owners, media personalities, and more. Hosted by serial entrepreneur Holly Meyer Lucas, join her as she puts guests 'In The Hype Seat' to dive deep into how they built their brands, businesses, and empires, while providing actionable insight, anecdotes, and stories on professional and personal growth, leadership, personal branding, and reinvention. ITHS was created for anyone looking for a spark of inspiration, a clip of advice, a relatable story, and for leaders who want to level up and hear from their peers about how they built their businesses, took bold risks, and gave it a full send. To contact the host, pitch a guest, or submit a question, visit inthehypeseat.com or email media@hypeboss.com. Produced by Hype Boss in Jupiter, Florida and recorded at PodPlus Studios. Part of the Hype Boss Podcast Network. All rights reserved.

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  • Creator
    Hype Boss Podcast Network
  • Episodes
    12
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hype Boss, Holly Meyer Lucas
  • Show Website
    In The Hype Seat