With Hat and Cattle

Dani Raschel Chou

With Hat and Cattle is built on stories that are earned, not borrowed. We sit down with people who’ve put in the miles, learned the hard lessons, and kept showing up when it would’ve been easier to quit. This is a place for straight talk and quiet wisdom. You know, qualities that many Texans hold dear.  These are stories meant to be listened to slow, turned over, and carried with you. Because when you hear from people who truly walk the walk, you don’t just feel inspired. You leave better for it.

  1. 4월 16일

    From Library Books to Legendary Parks: How One Man's Childhood Obsession Became a Career No One Saw Coming

    What happens when you follow a passion so relentlessly that the world eventually has no choice but to make room for you? In this episode of With Hat and Cattle, Dani sits down with Jim Futrell: amusement park historian, 11-time author, and the man the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions trusts to capture the soul of an entire industry. And here's the twist: Jim never had a degree in history. He had something rarer, an unshakeable curiosity and the courage to say yes every single time an opportunity showed up. From checking out the same three library books on repeat as a kid in Chicago, to interviewing industry legends at global conventions, Jim's story is a masterclass in turning a "hobby run amok" into a legacy. He breaks down how his career in market research and his lifelong love of amusement parks weren't competing priorities. Oh, no. They were two lanes running parallel toward the same destination. What you'll walk away with: Why saying yes first and figuring out the logistics second is often the right moveHow showing up at industry events can completely redirect the trajectory of your lifeThe mindset shift that separates people chasing passion from people living itWhy "balance" is a myth, and what seasons of sacrifice actually look like in practiceA reminder that the greatest careers are sometimes built without a single class on the subjectWhether you're an entrepreneur, an executive, a career-changer, or just someone who's ever been told their interest is "too niche," Jim's story will leave you better than it found you. You can find Jim on LinkedIn: Jim Futrell - CERP, ICAE | LinkedIn. And his new book dropped April 14, 2026, and is now available on Amazon: Knoebels Amusement Resort (Images of America): Futrell, Jim, Knoebel, Dick: 9781467163132: Amazon.com: Books. New episodes drop biweekly (for now). Subscribe, share, and come join the With Hat and Cattle community. #WithHatAndCattle #FollowYourPassion  #PersonalDevelopment #AmusementParks #HistoryNerd #CareerAdvice #PurposeDrivenWork #GrowthMindset #LifeLessons Connect with Dani Raschel Chou on Instagram @withhatandcattle or via email at dani@thehouseofchou.com.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more conversations that leave you better off for listening: With Hat and Cattle I Hosted by Dani Raschel Chou - YouTube!  Go to www.withhatandcattle.com to sign up for our mailing list so you don't miss weekly insights. Be sure to check out our affiliate links!

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  2. 4월 2일

    AI Isn't the Real Risk...Losing This Is (Panel Discussion)

    Most AI conversations live inside a bubble, from LinkedIn feeds flooded with hype, tech conferences full of engineers, and billionaires deciding the future for the rest of us. This episode of With Hat and Cattle breaks that open.  Host Dani Raschel Chou brings together three voices you rarely hear in the same room: a historian, a chaplain, and an AI strategist, and she asked them the question everyone is dancing around: What does artificial intelligence actually mean for us as human beings? In this conversation, Dr. Dallas Cothrum, Chaplain John Betz, and AI leader Tori Begg go deep on job displacement, spiritual identity, environmental ethics, systemic bias, and why the people building AI may not be the right people making its moral decisions. Because from the Luddite riots of 1811 to ChatGPT, history keeps rhyming, but the tempo is accelerating. And this time, the machines aren't just replacing muscle. They're imitating personhood. Key Takeaways from This Episode The real spiritual risk isn't that machines will think. It's that we'll forget what thinking means. AI is eliminating the entry-level rung...and not everyone is ready. Five billionaires probably shouldn't be your source of truth. The environmental debate around AI is more complicated than the headlines suggest. Who's helped? Who's harmed? Whose voice isn't at the table? Why This Episode Matters The AI conversation is too often siloed. We have tech people talking to tech people, and policy people talking to policy people. What this episode does is rare: It holds the economic, spiritual, historical, and ethical dimensions of AI transformation in the same space, at the same time. Whether you're a parent worried about your kid's future, a professional trying to stay relevant, a person of faith wrestling with what any of this means, or simply someone who wants to understand what is actually happening right now — this conversation's for you. Fair warning: This episode asks more questions than it answers. But that's kind of the point. Stay curious. Stay grounded. And maybe start learning AI before it learns without you. Links and Resources You can find Dr. Dallas Cothrum online via LinkedIn, his Dallas Morning News contributing columnist page, or on the podcast Working Title with Zach Sams. Chaplain John Betz is on LinkedIn, and he's co-host of the podcast the Chaplain's Compass, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Tori Begg is on LinkedIn, and, if you're in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, you can increase your AI literacy by attending one of Mind and Machine DFW's events. Connect with Dani Raschel Chou on Instagram @withhatandcattle or via email at dani@thehouseofchou.com.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more conversations that leave you better off for listening: With Hat and Cattle I Hosted by Dani Raschel Chou - YouTube!  Go to www.withhatandcattle.com to sign up for our mailing list so you don't miss weekly insights. Be sure to check out our affiliate links!

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  3. 3월 26일

    How a Body Shop Built a Better Leader with Jeremy Lennox (Replay)

    What does it take to go from sweeping shop floors to running your own company? In this replay of our very first episode, host Dani sits down with Jeremy Lennox, President of Harvey's Collision Centers, for an honest conversation about building a career the right way: with patience, hard work, and a willingness to listen. Jeremy shares the pivotal moments that shaped him as a leader, including working his way up through his father's collision repair business, relocating to Atlanta to reshape 18 locations, and eventually striking out on his own. He opens up about sobriety, work-life balance, and why listening — truly listening — is the skill he wishes he had developed sooner. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, building your own business, or just trying to lead better at every level, this conversation is for you. In this episode: Why Jeremy's dad refused to let him skip his educationThe Atlanta move that changed everything — professionally and personallyThe leadership gap Jeremy sees in executives across every industryHow he manages stress, protects his family time, and stays groundedWhat legacy really means when you're building something to lastResources mentioned: The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. StanleyHow to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieHarvey's Collision CentersWith Hat and Cattle is a podcast for the people walking the walk and talking the talk — leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives sharing the real stories behind their success. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation. Connect with Dani Raschel Chou on Instagram @withhatandcattle or via email at dani@thehouseofchou.com.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more conversations that leave you better off for listening: With Hat and Cattle I Hosted by Dani Raschel Chou - YouTube!  Go to www.withhatandcattle.com to sign up for our mailing list so you don't miss weekly insights. Be sure to check out our affiliate links!

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  4. 3월 12일

    Lessons in Hiring and Humility with Heath Hilliard (Replay)

    Some leadership lessons don’t come from textbooks. They come from moments that stick with you for years, sometimes decades. In this episode of With Hat and Cattle, we pulled a previous conversation from the archives that deserves a repeat listen. Heath Hilliard shares the stories that shaped how he leads today. From showing up to a major sales meeting dressed completely wrong, to reconnecting years later with the mentors who challenged him the most, Heath reflects on the hard-earned lessons that changed how he thinks about leadership, business, and personal growth. Those experiences eventually led him to launch EQHR and become a facilitator of the ZeroRisk hiring system, which helps companies avoid costly hiring mistakes and place the right people in the right roles. In this conversation we talk about the following:  • Why culture fit matters more than raw performance  • The role emotional intelligence plays in leadership  • How great mentors shape the leaders we become Remember, leadership isn’t built overnight. It’s built through stories, mistakes, and the people who challenge us to grow. Thanks for joining us on With Hat and Cattle, where we bring you stories from people who walk the walk and leave you better off for listening. People like Heath, who you can connect with on LinkedIn. And learn more about EQHR Consultants here. Connect with Dani Raschel Chou on Instagram @withhatandcattle or via email at dani@thehouseofchou.com.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more conversations that leave you better off for listening: With Hat and Cattle I Hosted by Dani Raschel Chou - YouTube!  Go to www.withhatandcattle.com to sign up for our mailing list so you don't miss weekly insights. Be sure to check out our affiliate links!

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  5. 2월 26일

    Enneagram for Leadership & Life: Discover Your Type, Your Purpose & Your Patterns with Darin K. Newbold

    What if the patterns shaping your leadership, relationships, and life decisions started long before you realized it? In this episode of With Hat and Cattle, Dani sits down with executive leadership coach and Certified Enneagram Coach Darin K. Newbold to explore how the Enneagram can help you understand your core motivations, fears, blind spots, and purpose. This is not surface-level personality talk. This is about the real work. Darin breaks down: What the Enneagram actually is (and what it’s not)How childhood coping strategies become adult leadership patternsWhy understanding your Enneagram type improves communication and relationshipsHow stress and growth paths show up in real lifeHow the Enneagram integrates with purpose discovery through his Bold GPS frameworkDani shares her experience as an Enneagram 4 and how self-awareness transformed the way she navigates shame, creativity, and relationships. Darin unpacks life as an Enneagram 7 and what it means to chase joy without running from discomfort. If you’re interested in any of the following, this episode has your name written all over it and gives you language for the story you've been living: Personal developmentExecutive coaching insightsLeadership growthSelf-awareness toolsRelationship dynamicsFinding your purposeBe sure to connect with Darin K. Newbold on LinkedIn, and learn more about Your Bold Solutions here. Start your Enneagram journey with these books Dani and Darin discussed:  The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne StabileThe Purpose Factor by Brian Bosche and Gabrielle BoschePersonality Types: Using the Enneagram for Self-Discovery by Don Richard Riso and Russ HudsonThe Path Between Us: An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships by Suzanne StabileIf this episode resonates, share it with someone who’s walking their own growth journey. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and join us as we continue sharing stories from people who walk the walk, and leave you better off for listening. Connect with Dani Raschel Chou on Instagram @withhatandcattle or via email at dani@thehouseofchou.com.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more conversations that leave you better off for listening: With Hat and Cattle I Hosted by Dani Raschel Chou - YouTube!  Go to www.withhatandcattle.com to sign up for our mailing list so you don't miss weekly insights. Be sure to check out our affiliate links!

    55분
  6. From Bull Riding to Executive Coaching: How CEOs Build Real Leadership Grit with Brandon Denmon

    2월 12일

    From Bull Riding to Executive Coaching: How CEOs Build Real Leadership Grit with Brandon Denmon

    What does bull riding have to do with executive leadership? More than you think. In the very first episode under the With Hat and Cattle rebrand, Dani sits down with Brandon Denmon, former COO, endurance athlete, and newly appointed Vistage Chair, to talk about courage, community, and what it really takes to be a leader at the highest level. Before he was coaching CEOs, Brandon was riding 2,000-pound bulls at 13 years old. That early exposure to risk, resilience, and responsibility shaped the way he approaches business, leadership development, and high-performance teams today. Now the founder of Peak Executive Solutions and a Vistage Chair serving middle-market CEOs, Brandon helps leaders grow their companies with less stress, more clarity, and stronger community. In this episode, we cover allllll of the following: • Why CEOs and high performers still need coaches • How executive peer groups like Vistage reduce leadership isolation • The power of vulnerability in business leadership • Building high-performance teams rooted in trust • The “Five Dysfunctions of a Team” in real-world application • Why leaders with ranching or blue-collar backgrounds often excel • Margin vs. burnout (and how to engineer culture intentionally) • Entrepreneurship after corporate life • The Go-Giver mindset in business networking • How endurance sports shape mental resilience and business growth See, With Hat and Cattle is about leaders who are walking the walk they're talking. 📚 Books on Brandon's shelf: – The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni – The Go-Giver by Bob Burg – The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz – The 10X Mentor by Grant Cardone – The Triathlete’s Training Bible by Joe Friel Be sure you're subscribed for more conversations with people who walk the walk, from Texas boardrooms to endurance finish lines. And you can find Brandon here on LinkedIn. Connect with Dani Raschel Chou on Instagram @withhatandcattle or via email at dani@thehouseofchou.com.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more conversations that leave you better off for listening: With Hat and Cattle I Hosted by Dani Raschel Chou - YouTube!  Go to www.withhatandcattle.com to sign up for our mailing list so you don't miss weekly insights. Be sure to check out our affiliate links!

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  7. 1월 29일

    Perpetual Students Win: Learning, Leading, and Leaving People Better with Amir Khawaja

    What if the most effective leaders aren’t the loudest in the room, but the most committed to learning? In this episode of Suite Mornings, Dani sits down with Amir Khawaja, Senior Director, technology leader, and co-host of Black Belts and Boardrooms, to explore what it really means to lead with presence, discipline, and care. Amir shares how being a perpetual student has shaped his approach to executive decision-making, team development, and personal growth. From earning his black belt in Taekwondo after 40 to leading teams of hundreds, Amir reframes leadership as a daily practice. Together, they unpack why grace, accountability, and perspective matter more than ego in the boardroom.  In this episode, you’ll learn: Why leadership is not a title but a responsibilityHow discipline and practice translate from martial arts to the boardroomThe role of journaling, reflection, and active listening in executive presenceHow confidence grows from courage and continuous learningWhat it means to truly leave people better than you found themListen now and discover why perpetual students win, not just in leadership and business, but in life, too. And you can learn more about the Black Belts & Boardrooms podcast on LinkedIn, and listen on YouTube or wherever else you get your podcasts. Connect with Dani Raschel Chou on Instagram @withhatandcattle or via email at dani@thehouseofchou.com.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more conversations that leave you better off for listening: With Hat and Cattle I Hosted by Dani Raschel Chou - YouTube!  Go to www.withhatandcattle.com to sign up for our mailing list so you don't miss weekly insights. Be sure to check out our affiliate links!

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  8. 1월 15일

    Using What’s in Front of You: Sarah Vander Neut on Starting a Fashion Brand Without Waiting

    In this episode of Suite Mornings, we sit down with Sarah Vander Neut, founder of Vanderjacket, to talk about what it's like to start before you feel ready, and to create using only what’s available to you. Sarah shares how her fashion and running brand began with deadstock fabric not as a mission-driven statement, but out of necessity. She opens up about the early fear of using materials that couldn’t be reproduced, the pressure of making irreversible decisions, and how those moments forced her to trust her instincts and learn fast. Throughout the conversation, Sarah reflects on failure as a teacher, the steep learning curve of entrepreneurship, and the importance of listening to the people around you, because often, the best ideas don’t come from doing it alone. As she puts it, “I started from ‘I didn’t know’ to ‘now I know,’” a quote that left our host speechless because this is a mindset that truly captures the heart of growth through experience. This episode is for founders, creatives, and professionals who are waiting for the right time. Sarah’s story is a reminder that clarity can come from action, and that confidence really does come from learning.  Sarah also teaches us that resilience is built by surrounding yourself with people who can pull you through the hard seasons. In this episode, we cover: Starting a business with limited resourcesLearning from mistakes and early failuresMaking decisions when there’s no do-overWhy listening to others can accelerate growthBuilding confidence through experience, not perfectionThe power of surrounding yourself with the right peopleAre you learning as you go? Good. You're in the right place. And if you've been waiting, take this as a sign: Start. Sarah can be found on Instagram here, and you can check out what's in stock on Vanderjacket.com. Sarah's currently reading Good is the New Cool Guide to Meaningful Marketing: Guide to Meaningful Marketing by Afdhel Aziz and Bobby Jones, and a theological book written by Katherine Parr, King Henry VIII's sixth wife. Connect with Dani Raschel Chou on Instagram @withhatandcattle or via email at dani@thehouseofchou.com.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more conversations that leave you better off for listening: With Hat and Cattle I Hosted by Dani Raschel Chou - YouTube!  Go to www.withhatandcattle.com to sign up for our mailing list so you don't miss weekly insights. Be sure to check out our affiliate links!

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With Hat and Cattle is built on stories that are earned, not borrowed. We sit down with people who’ve put in the miles, learned the hard lessons, and kept showing up when it would’ve been easier to quit. This is a place for straight talk and quiet wisdom. You know, qualities that many Texans hold dear.  These are stories meant to be listened to slow, turned over, and carried with you. Because when you hear from people who truly walk the walk, you don’t just feel inspired. You leave better for it.

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    Dani Raschel Chou
  • 방송 연도
    2025년 - 2026년
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