Gritty, the orange bearded, googly-eyed new mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers, rode an initial wave of social media ridicule to rabid fandom in the span of a few days this fall. Gritty's creator, freelance Illustrator Brian Allen, discusses the rise of an "anti-mascot" and what it's like to spark a pop culture phenomenon. Recorded at his home Flyland Designs studio, Brian also offers a glimpse at his transition to self-employment and gives advice for thriving as a freelancer. 

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Curiosity and love for his adopted hometown, led Neal Goulet to launch Stay Apparel Co. Neal and his wife, Sara, emphasize local pride, American-made clothing and cool designs in the Sweetest Place on Earth: Hershey, Pa. Hear Neal's startup story and his case for why shopping/STAYing local matters. Neal's entrepreneurial grind also includes running his own PR firm, Goulet Communications.

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"Happy Valley Hustle" host Bill Zimmerman reflects on the podcast's inaugural year, thanks the folks who helped make it happen and looks forward to a BIG 2019. Happy hustling in the new year! 

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Divine Lipscomb is a student, an entrepreneur and a former inmate. He's dedicated himself to reforming the correctional system and setting up returning citizens for success through Penn State's Restorative Justice Initiative, the Centre County Re-Entry Support Group and his own organization, Corrective Gentlemen. 

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Host Bill Zimmerman reflects on his love of malls as a playground for curious minds. 

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Graphic designer and Central PA native Jack Zerby had a close-up look at the rise of some notable tech companies and has spearheaded his own startup ventures. The former design director at video-sharing site Vimeo and founder of School of Action, is sharing stories of entrepreneurship as well as the habits and philosophies that have set him up for success. 

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Katie O'Toole is a gifted storyteller with a lot of tips for helping you connect with subjects and uncover compelling content. A public broadcasting veteran, she's now educating students on podcasting in Penn State's Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications. Plus, as president of the Centre County Historical Society, she's telling the region's colorful history on the "Dead Centre" podcast.

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Countless hours in the gym have strengthened A.J. Madden's body and mind. The man behind Unfinished Business Consulting, discusses how the discipline, toughness and heightened sense of self acquired through martial arts, can steel you for professional and personal challenges. Be ready to take notes, A.J. delivers an unrelenting barrage of good advice!

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Jobe Matula of The LiveFirst Co. (https://www.mypawproof.com/) and Derek Barnett of Tutoration (https://www.tutoration.com/) grew their startups with help from the Happy Valley LaunchBox this summer. Currently juggling their undergrad studies and entrepreneurship, these two Penn Staters open up about the rush and the struggle that come with making your ideas a reality. For more information on the latest LaunchBox programs: https://launchbox.psu.edu/application-2/ Make sure you always Hear The Hustle: Web: http://bit.ly/HVHustle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HappyValleyHustle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/billzhustle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billzhustle/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billfzimmerman/ Books and music by past "Hustle" guests are available at https://www.amazon.com/shop/happyvalleyhustle A video of this episode is available at https://www.facebook.com/HappyValleyHustle/videos/2122903311369050/ 

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A full-time economics instructor with a few side hustles, James Tierney's hard work and creativity shine in the classroom and on the stage. As a founder of Happy Valley Improv (https://www.happyvalleyimprov.com/), he's bringing improvisational comedy to State College, entertaining audiences with regular performances and helping others tap into the personal and professional benefits of improv through workshops. And, oh yeah, he also launched a photo-sharing app for pet fanatics called Pets I've Met (http://www.petsivemet.com). Make sure you always Hear The Hustle: Web: http://bit.ly/HVHustle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HappyValleyHustle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/billzhustle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billzhustle/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billfzimmerman/ Books and albums by past "Hustle" guests are available at https://www.amazon.com/shop/happyvalleyhustle

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