Today we're re-airing one of our favorite episodes from last year, featuring Raleigh Cheesy's Courtney Bowman. Since our conversation, Courtney has opened up a new location in Raleigh (3075 Medlin Drive) and has become a hit on TikTok.

Courtney Bowman literally built Raleigh Cheesy on Instagram and charcuterie boards.  It seemed to blow up over night and continued to gain popularity in the Raleigh area. Part of that is due to Courtney's presence, humor, and authenticity.  But as she found out, when you're always authentic, you're going to offend some people along the way.

If you're drinking along, we're having the Biltmore Estate® Limited Release Petite Sirah 2018. Enjoy!

Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence.  Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

Sign up for the venue masterclass here!

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

• C&D Events 
• The Bradford Wedding Venue
• Anthem House
• Hustle and Gather

On last week's episode, Kelly Breakstone Roth brought up conscious consumerism - being aware of what we're buying at where it came from.  But why do we purchase the things that we do? Is it because we need them? Or because it validates us in some way?

Plus, we explore regret and the concept that, if you have no regrets in life, you've never examined yourself enough to make a change.

Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence.  Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

Sign up for the venue masterclass here!

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

• C&D Events 
• The Bradford Wedding Venue
• Anthem House
• Hustle and Gather

"We're not encouraging people to consume. We're encouraging people to make better choices when they decide to buy something." This quote from Kelly Breakstone Roth can be applied to just about any industry - we need to guide people to make the best choice. But how can we do that?  For Kelly, she's found a way to give her customers the best value and bring them a global perspective they can't find anywhere else.

Kelly Breakstone Roth is the CEO and Co-founder of The Nopo, a curated platform offering Fair Trade fashion and home decor.

Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence.  Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

Sign up for the venue masterclass here!

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

• C&D Events 
• The Bradford Wedding Venue
• Anthem House
• Hustle and Gather

On last week's episode, Mountainside Media's Christie Osborne came on to talk about how she evaluates ideas from her team and clients, even the ones she thinks suck. Today, Courtney and Dana dive deep into what happens when they're not sure if their ideas are worth battling for, and why looking at competitors' negative reviews isn't just something that makes you feel better about yourself - there's knowledge to be gained.

Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence.  Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

Sign up for the venue masterclass here!

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

• C&D Events 
• The Bradford Wedding Venue
• Anthem House
• Hustle and Gather

Early in Christie Osborne's career, she realized that literally everybody has ideas, even the people you wouldn't expect to. But the challenge is evaluating those ideas based on if they're truly worth your time, energy, and resources. How do you do that?  You never debate what you can test.

Christie Osborne is the owner of Mountainside Media which specializes in data driven marketing, advertising and research.

Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence.  Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

Sign up for the venue masterclass here!

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

• C&D Events 
• The Bradford Wedding Venue
• Anthem House
• Hustle and Gather

On last week's episode, Judy Pickett shared her struggles of building a business while being a mom - and eventually joining forces with her daughter Hilaire.  Today, Courtney and Dana unpack that conversation and wonder if it's possible to truly be both supermom and badass entrepreneur. 

Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence.  Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

Sign up for the venue masterclass here!

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

• C&D Events 
• The Bradford Wedding Venue
• Anthem House
• Hustle and Gather

In 1979, Judy Pickett started her business with $500, her passion for interior design, and her naïveté.  Throughout the 80's, she built her business while being a mom - and suffered from mom guilt before that was even a common term.  On the show today, Judy and her daughter Hilaire talk about growing up in entrepreneurship, why they joined forces in 2008, and how their differences make them stronger.

Judy Pickett and Hilaire Pickett Martin are the founders of Design Lines Signature, an interior design firm based in Raleigh NC.

Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence.  Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

Sign up for the venue masterclass here!

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

• C&D Events 
• The Bradford Wedding Venue
• Anthem House
• Hustle and Gather

On last week's episode, Chris J Evans shared how he establishes connection with his luxury clientele, his experience in fine dining, and why he only hires surfers. Today, Courtney and Dana talk about their time in restaurants, who they tend to hire (not surfers), and how connecting with clients is a difficult balance.

Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence.  Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

Sign up for the venue masterclass here!

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

• C&D Events 
• The Bradford Wedding Venue
• Anthem House
• Hustle and Gather

When Chris J Evans was working at a fine dining establishment in Maui, he learned what it takes to create a true luxury experience. Now as a high-end photographer, with every wedding, he works to create a beautiful, authentic, and amazing experience. Today he shares with Courtney and Dana how all of us can take our customer experience to the next level.

Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence.  Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

Sign up for the venue masterclass here!

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

• C&D Events 
• The Bradford Wedding Venue
• Anthem House
• Hustle and Gather

On last week's episode (Spotify | Apple), Lindsay Williams gave us the blueprint on how to truly connect with our clients and partners. Today, Courtney and Dana talk about that connection with couples they've worked with, what they've each inherited from their mom and dad, and what happens when they have a mental health check-in.

Hustle and Gather is hosted by Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell, and is produced by Earfluence.  Courtney and Dana's hustles include C&D Events, Hustle and Gather, and The Bradford Wedding Venue.

Sign up for the venue masterclass here!

This show is hosted by Dana Kadwell and Courtney Hopper and is produced by Earfluence.

Check out their other hustles!

• C&D Events 
• The Bradford Wedding Venue
• Anthem House
• Hustle and Gather