Hustlin’ In Heels

Stacey and Angie are joined in the studio this week by former Notre Dame Women’s Basketball player Melissa Lechlitner and her fiancé Sam Lewis. The ladies chat about setting goals and then crushing them…and maybe writing them down in a notebook starting in middle school. Melissa also talks about playing for Muffet McGraw and the three traits of great leaders. Melissa and Sam talk about not living a life defined by the expectations ...

Stacey and Angie sit down in the studio with Patricia Muellen, owner of P. Muellen and Associates, to chat about taking chances and seizing opportunities when they come your way. Patricia talks about setting boundaries and expectations when you own your own business and are expected to be “on” 24/7. The ladies also talk about leading with authenticity and the emotional toll that can come with being a public person. The conversation...

When you identify your priorities and work comes in a distant fourth place, it’s easy to be a leader who values people over profits. This week, Stacey and Angie sit down with Scott McFarland, the forward-thinking CEO of Forbes Ranked #1 Credit Union in Michigan, to chat about his views on leadership and his “rules” to live by. Scott also talks about the role his faith plays in his life as a leader both in business and in community.

Travel is a mindset, and Jessica Springer is an expert in travel and creating itineraries. A successful blogger and IG personality, Jessica is the creator of Well Planned Adventures and in this episode she provides a wealth of information on how to make meaningful connections by building an engaged community. Listen in as Jess talks about her strategy for working with affiliates, collaborating with brands, and creating a brand medi...

Call it a confidence rant – but Stacey’s solo in the studio this week to talk about how to combat self-doubt and channel it into something more productive. Stacey provides six strategies on flipping the script on negative inner chatter and quieting the “can’t” voice. With a focus on value and worth, and changing the lens in which you view yourself, Stacey shares personal stories and lessons that she’s learned to acquire genuine sel...

Stacey and Angie sit down in the studio with Aaron Perri, Executive Director of “The Fun Stuff” in South Bend, Indiana to talk about commitment to community and selling the benefits of downtown life. Aaron also delves into the topic of failure and how to choose a mindset that views failure as an opportunity. Aaron and the HIH ladies chat about the growth of downtown South Bend and the concept of regionalism and punching above your ...

Stacey and Angie sit down with Lindsay Lenard, the Founder of Gathr – an automated party planning service based in the Chicago area. Lindsay talks about using her entrepreneurial drive to solve a problem – the problem of planning a party when you have a busy life and crazy schedule. Her site offers clients a way to pick and choose the type of party they want to throw, and Lindsay coordinates local vendors to pull it off. Find out m...

Stacey and Pat are joined in the studio by Sean and Alejandra Finn, the owners of Finn’s Steak and Eggs, an organic farm based in Buchanan, Michigan. The Finns talk about their transition from living on the South Side of Chicago and working in the floral industry to finding a home in rural Michigan and starting a farm from scratch. Without any previous farming experience, the Finns have created a thriving business and have learned ...

The ladies are out sick this week, so rather than a Hustlin' In Heels episode, NBI Studios wants to introduce you to a project that Stacey has been working on with her friend Pat.  This is Fire Keepers Memories. 

Stacey and Pat are joined in the studio by two sisters, Monroe and Anna, and their mother Shirley to discuss their experience leaving their life in Michigan to join a Kibbutz in Israel, four days before the Yom-Kippur War. ...

This week Stacey and Angie sit down and chat with Beth Anne Anderson, Owner of Anderson Photography, about the importance of documenting memories and capturing emotions for her clients. Beth Ann provides some entertaining “behind the scenes” tales of wedding photography and talks about her new adventure into the world of professional dance photography for the Harris Theatre in Chicago. Find out more about Beth Ann at baandersonphot...

This week, Stacey sits down in the studio with fellow NBI Studios Podcast Host, Zaq Weaver of Made Us, to talk about his career as a tattoo artist and side hustle as a podcast host. Stacey and Zaq chat about his journey to becoming a leader in the tattoo industry and how that drive for excellence then carried him into his hobby as a nationally ranked competitive 3 gun shooter. Zaq also discusses the concept behind his podcast and h...