Coffee & Hustle Podcast

I’m Carla Stiles with the Coffee & Hustle Podcast, and I’ve always wanted to share stories and have candid conversations featuring other successful business owners and community leaders. 

Because everyone loves a great success story, but only some hear the journey. One of the best ways to find role models who inspire you is to think about the people who have positively impacted your life. And today, I would like to discuss the Story Behind Your Success with Dr. Patricia G. Sims, President of Drake State Community and Technical College here in Huntsville. 

She is a spirit of excellence and knowledge and has led the charge for Drake State to expand partnerships with businesses and industries, create new opportunities and pathways for students, and work to increase resources to support student achievement. 

Welcome to our podcast, and take time out of your business schedule today to listen to her inspiring story. 

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In this episode, you'll learn how Joseph Ajdarodini went from bodybuilding to finding his niche in Muscled of Movers. He took a small idea, created his entrepreneurship, and built his business here in Huntsville for nine years. 

"Hello and welcome to the Coffee & Hustle podcast; this is the episode we will talk about the Director of Operations.

I'm Carla with Designedbycarla, and joining me in this podcast discussion is Joseph Ajdarodini, Director of Operations of Muscled Up Movers.

We talked about his entrepreneurship and the path that led him here today. How a few of his friends from the gym got together and moved some of his items and then started moving others on the weekends to make extra money. That's when the idea of Muscle of Movers was created. 

Joe started as a mortgage banker for 16 years and a realtor for nine years. And why did he get out of Real Estate? Then started sweetheart cleaners nine years and owned a few gyms. One thing led to another, and you created your business.

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In Today’s Coffee & Hustle, we discuss practical tips, the fears of losing clients, and the pressures to bring in continuous work. Taking risks in the unknown is scary because you never know how things will turn out. While it may result in success, it might also fail. Joining me in this discussion is Laura Terrell, an executive coach with over twenty-five years of experience as a legal and business leader. She offers an insider’s perspective for business, legal and corporate professionals.

Hello and welcome to our Coffee & Hustle podcast; In today’s episode, we review practical tips to deal with the real fears of losing clients, your business, and the pressure to continually bring in more work.

I’m Carla with Designedbycarla, and joining this podcast conversation is Laura Terrell, an executive coach with over twenty-five years of experience as a legal and business leader. 

She offers an insider’s perspective for business, legal and corporate professionals, working to help her clients to improve and achieve success in their work lives.

Before coaching, she was a Special Assistant to the President at the White House, a senior-level appointee at the U.S. Department of Justice, an equity partner in two large, global law firms, and in-house counsel at a publicly traded company. 

Laura has also led and managed teams of people across multiple countries, serving as a top advisor to many Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies.

Partnering with her clients, she enjoys helping them reach their goals and build career confidence. Learn more about Laura and follow her blog at www.lauraterrell.com.

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Why do I feel like a fake?
These kinds of feelings are shared. They affect 70% of us at some point in our lives. When these feelings of doubt are persistent and pervasive, they could signify a condition called impostor syndrome. It's also known as the impostor phenomenon, fraud syndrome, perceived fraudulence, or impostor experience.

"Hello and welcome to the Coffee & Hustle podcast; this episode discusses "The Impostor Phenomenon."

Everyone will feel like an imposter at some point in their lives.

I'm Carla with Designedbycarla, and joining this podcast discussion is Michelle Nash, the Director Of Organizational and People Development.

In today's topic, we are discussing. Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome is the experience of feeling like a phony—you feel as though at any moment you are going to be found out as a fraud—like you don't belong where you are, and you only got there through dumb luck.

Imposter syndrome, also called perceived fraudulence, involves feelings of self-doubt and personal incompetence that persist despite your education, experience, and accomplishments. To counter these feelings, you might work harder and hold yourself to higher standards.

Some of the questions that we discussed in the Coffee & Hustle Podcast:
The Impostor Syndrome - How to Identify and Deal with it!
Part 1: What is the Impostor Syndrome?
Part 2: The Causes of the Impostor Syndrome
Part 3: How to Identify an Impostor Syndrome Victim & What They Feel
Part 4: Dealing with Impostor Syndrome 

Meet Michelle Nash
Michelle Nash is the Director Of Organizational and People Development
Michelle leads the Organizational Development Division at PZI® International.  She is certified in Insights Discovery ® MBTI ® Blanchard ®, and TKI ®.  Additionally, Michelle is a John Maxwell Coach.  Her years of experience in Communications, Development, and Team Effectiveness ensure that the PZI® team is running smoothly and that all of our client deliverables have the same effectiveness.

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Alison Stann, a Health and Wellness Coach in Huntsville, Alabama, is joining this podcast discussion. The five main aspects of personal health: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual. We review the top factors that affect us the most.

Alison Stann has a Master’s in Biology along with 20 years of experience as a biology instructor. She has worked with hundreds of Health and Wellness clients who have had positive results following her personalized nutrition approach. Her program helps clients see significant results within 1-2 weeks. 

“Hello and welcome to the Coffee & Hustle podcast; in this episode, we discuss The Impact of Your Health and Wellness in today's society.”

I’m Carla with Designedbycarla, and joining me today on today’s podcast is Alison Stann, a Health and Wellness Coach in Huntsville. 

Alison Stann has a Master’s in Biology along with 20 years of experience as a biology instructor. She transitioned from teaching Biology, Environmental, Earth, and Space Science Teacher for over 12 years to a full-time entrepreneur. 

What is the definition of Health and Wellness: 

In understanding the difference between health and wellness, in short, health is a state of being, whereas wellness is the state of living a healthy lifestyle (3). Health refers to physical, mental, and social well-being; wellness aims to enhance well-being.

What factors affect us the most today? Stress - 29%, Anxiety - 22%, Sleep Difficulties - 19%, Depression - 15%, and Work at 10%. 

Physical Health 

Taking care of your physical health will benefit not only your body but also your mind! By focusing on eating a diet full of nutritious and colorful foods and getting enough physical activity each week, you’ll be on your way to peak physical 

What foods help us with our Physical Health? 

I have seen several postings on gut-brain connections (Can you explain what this is). How do we prevent chronic diseases? Or improve it? 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease can make those lifestyle changes?  

How do we improve our mental well-being?

Create habits that promote emotional and mental well-being to live a healthier and happier life. How long does it take to create these habits?  

Do you teach you how to approach health from a holistic perspective and find the diet and lifestyle that works for you – what we call bio-individuality?  

What is the DNA in Health? The testing can include different types of tests. For example, some can diagnose certain diseases and/or conditions like breast cancer. Is this something we should consider? Your DNA is saying who you are—– not what you can and can’t be. 

What are the steps in creating a Healthy Lifestyle? By making simple and healthy choices daily, you will be well on reducing stress, having positive social interactions, and achieving optimal wellness.

Connect with Alison: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6yZDI6FhlE7ClQa9OB0Djw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alison_stann/ Face

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Introducing Leslie Moody, Opportunity Specialist with PassionHR!

What is an Opportunity Specialist? Leslie’s title comes from her appreciation for her own life and career opportunities and a desire to help other people connect with theirs - whether it be a business’s owners’ opportunity to create a team and culture that executes their vision or a job seeker’s opportunity to work in a position that fulfills them and improves their life. 

Her inquisitive nature and more than two decades of sales, communication, strategy development, and operations experience enable Leslie to understand and internalize each business's unique offerings and challenges and discover ways that PassionHR can help achieve its goals. If the need is recruiting, she connects them with team members who possess the skills and experience needed for a role and fit their team and culture. She enjoys getting to know the person behind a resume and strives to leave every job candidate with mentoring and insight that will benefit them beyond the position at hand and throughout their career. 

Leslie received a practical education in brand representation and public relations as a cheerleader for the University of Alabama, where she majored in American Studies and minored in English.

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Joining this podcast discussion is Lori Fischer, Owner of Just Imagine Coaching and Consulting. Significant Leaders— focus on Competency, Connection, Collaboration & Competition. We review Who do we need to surround ourselves with: where do you find opportunities, and Who are you seeking out to improve your abilities/knowledge base? And what does it take to become a GREAT LEADER?

I’m Carla with Designedbycarla and joining this podcast discussion is Lori Fischer, Owner of Just Imagine Coaching and Consulting

She coaches with individuals one-on-one and in groups. Lori brings energy, focus, and dedication to her interactions with others. Lori’s background includes over 15+ years of speaking, training, coaching, consulting, and workshop facilitation for companies in diverse industries including sales, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, government, banking, and more.

Significant Leaders— focus on Competency, Connection, Collaboration & Competition 

 ◦ Competency— what does it take to become a GREAT LEADER? (Key Competencies)

"Leaders who can identify, hire, and cultivate employees who are humble, hungry, and smart will have a serious advantage over those who cannot."-Patrick Lencioni

 1. Build and maintain a cohesive team

 2. Create organizational clarity—V, M, V w/B, S/T & Gs

 3. Over Communicate...tell them, tell them again, tell what you told them, summarize what you told em

 4. Reinforce clarity through (human) systems...GRIPP 

 ◦ Connection— What do you do to stay connected? How often are you networking? 

Who do we need to surround ourselves with:

 1. An Editor 

 2. A True Friend

 3. A Butt Kicker

 4. A Protege

 5. An Encourager

 6. A Yoda

 7. A Back-Coverer (Got6)

 8. A Reject

 9. A “Little One”

 10. Rich & Poor

 11. A Place

 12. Spirit/Intuition 

 ◦ Collaboration— where do you find opportunities to partner, affiliate market or up-skill knowledge in your field to support clients or customers?

 1. Increase revenue 

 2. Doing good for others

 3. Doing good with others

 ◦ Competition— Who are you seeking to improve your abilities/knowledge base? What do you want to be known for cutting edge vs bleeding edge? What’s the difference? 

 1. Seek the new...get inspired!

 2. History (Fixed, Mis-takes)or Future (Growth)

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Summary: Why Do We Need to Talk About the Roles of Women? Before you try balancing your job and family, it's essential to define what you want to do with your life. It's okay to not know the answer to that question. Today, I’m talking with Olivia Pirtle, who is a role model for women in modern society that is balancing an active lifestyle, children, business, and a dedicated wife.  We discuss, how do you balance a busy lifestyle with success?

“Hello and welcome to the Coffee & Hustle podcast, this is the episode that discusses “The Roles of a Woman”. 

I’m Carla with Designedbycarla and joining this podcast discussion is Olivia Pirtle with SCS as a Corporate Resources Manager. 

Thank you for joining Olivia, Tell us a little about you and how you manage your day-to-day. How do you balance your day? 

The previous name of the company was SCS Worx and the company is in a transition. Your title is Corporate Resources Manager, give us a brief on your responsibilities. How do your values show up in your work?

The main focus of the company was building Exhibits for trade shows. The company will be celebrating, how many years? During the pandemic, the company had to pivot and now building custom cabinets for homes and companies. 

Role of Women in Modern Society.

Let’s talk about the many hats of your day-to-day. What is the driving force to keep on the go? What motivates you?

With you graduating in May with your master's in counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. You find the time to intern at Huntsville Professional Counseling. How will you fill your time after your graduation? What is your plan after graduation?

How often are you able to fit this into your schedule? 

You and your husband Derek own and operate Dub's Burgers in Athens, a popular restaurant loved by the locals. What does it mean to be part of the local community? 

Let’s not forgot one of the most important roles of a woman. Staying active and on the go with your two daughters Elliot and Flora.

These are a few questions during the eposide. 

Do you always feel you need to fill your time? 

How do you make time for yourself? 

Do you always fill the pressure of being a woman? 

If you have 30 minutes of free time, how do you use it?

What drives your passion?

What’s something you’ve failed at?

Do you know how to define success? 

Who inspires you? 

Thank you, Olivia, and thank you for those listening to today’s episode - ““The Roles of a Woman”. ” on the Coffee & Hustle podcast. 

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Summary: I’m talking with Stephanie Stuckey is the CEO of Stuckey’s. She has hit the highway to share the story of Stuckey’s and the history behind its success.  Founded by her grandfather and its famous Pecan Log Rolls and other tasty snacks. She made it her mission to tell great stories and to continue the legacy started by her grandparents. 

“Hello and welcome to the Coffee & Hustle podcast, this is the episode that discusses “It’s All About The Hustle”. 

I’m Carla with Designedbycarla and joining this podcast discussion is Stephanie Stuckey CEO of Stuckey’s. 

Stuckey’s, pecan log rolls, and kitschy souvenirs to road trippers since 1937. Founded by her grandfather, W.S. Stuckey, Sr. in Eastman, Georgia, Stuckey’s grew into over 350 stores nationwide by its peak in the 1970s. 

Welcome and thank you for taking time out today Stephanie Stuckey.

Stephanie Stuckey is CEO of Stuckey’s, the highway oasis that’s been serving pecan log rolls and kitschy souvenirs to road trippers since 1937. Founded by her grandfather, W.S. Stuckey, Sr. in Eastman, Georgia, Stuckey’s grew into over 350 stores nationwide by its peak in the 1970’s. 

Sold in 1964, How did you decide to come back into the picture and bring this company back to life?

The company was sold in 1964 and sadly declined for decades under a series of corporate owners. Fortunately, Stuckey’s is now in family hands again and making a comeback, with a mission to make road trips fun. Passion and Drive, is this something you have always had or have you developed it? 

What drives your passion?

Did you wake up one morning and decide to take on this new adventure with the family company? I found your story on Linkedin and you growing your followers, do you have any advice for those that trying to build a business on Linkedin, and do you have other platforms where other people can follow your story? 

Stephanie received both her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Georgia.  She worked as a trial lawyer, was elected to seven terms as a state representative, ran an environmental nonprofit law firm, served as Director of Sustainability for the City of Atlanta, and taught as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Georgia School of Law. 

You have an impressive resume, how do you go from one profession to this new change?

 Stephanie purchased Stuckey’s in November of 2019 and assumed the role of CEO at that time.

How do you feel being in front of the camera now, telling your story? You have earned several achievements. Which of these was your favorite?
 
Stephanie’s achievements include being named one of the 100 Most Influential Georgians by Georgia Trend Magazine and a graduate of Leadership Atlanta. 

She is active in her community and has served on many nonprofit boards, including the National Sierra Club Foundation, EarthShare of Georgia, and her local zoning revi

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Summary: I’m talking with Karla Bunge, owner of Charlotte’s Chi. She is an all-around Girlboss: Entrepreneur, Single Mom, Immigrant. She represents strength and courage with challenges to overcome and still continues to build her success. 

“Hello and welcome to the Coffee & Hustle podcast, this is the episode that discusses “A Woman's Power”. 

I’m Carla with Designedbycarla and joining this podcast discussion is Karla Bunge, Owner of Charlotte’s Chi. 

Welcome and thank you for taking time out today Karla Bunge. 

Entrepreneur, Single Mom, Immigrant - Title and how it represents you. “The Strength within Us”. You never know one story until it’s time to share it. 

Give our listeners an intro to Charlotte’s Chi and how you help your clients. What makes this business Unique?

History: Immigrated to the country at the age of 7 yrs. Talk about your experience? 

I was born and raised in Managua, Nicaragua. Immigrated to this country when I was 7yrs old. Have been blessed to enjoy the opportunities afforded to me by this great country. 

Who was your inspiration when you grew up? 

Charlotte’s Chi was born 14yrs ago when I learned of the pregnancy of my daughter. 

When did you start your business? 
The business has evolved from esthetics & waxing to massage therapy & personal training. How long were you in this business? What transition for you? 

Catering to more seasoned demographics ranging from 40-to 80 years old, that may be recovering from surgeries or injuries or even permanent physical setbacks. 

Charlotte’s Chi offers a varied and balanced approach mixing things up with yoga, TRX, weight lifting & calisthenics. Customizing for each customer to help achieve individual goals. What is success to you? 

I’d like to discuss different issues like individuals that have experienced a stroke or dealing with MS and how we can help them feel strong & great about themselves. Give us some background. 

Most recently as I have encountered a few health obstacles of my own I’m experiencing an influence on health and fitness leading to the tailoring of how we train. 

Who has been the biggest influence on your life?

If You Had Three Wishes, What Would You Wish For?

What are the most important lessons you’ve learned in life?

What is your favorite memory?

Do you have any regrets?

How would you describe yourself?

Thank you, Karla, and thank you for listening to today’s episode - “A Woman's Power” on the Coffee & Hustle podcast. 

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