Today on Hustle Her Way, we're talking about one powerful truth: your past doesn't have to define your future.

The challenges we witness growing up often become the lessons that shape who we become. We experience struggles, learn from them, and choose whether to repeat those patterns or create a different path.

I sit down with Allison, a 27-year-old from Madison, Wisconsin, who is building a life centered on financial freedom and resilience. Alongside her high school sweetheart, she's working full-time while growing wealth through real estate investing and house hacking. In addition to her career in tourism, Allison is an independent Aflac agent, helping individuals, families, and businesses prepare for life's unexpected challenges.

After losing her father to cancer at just 18 and surviving a near-fatal accident at 22, Allison's perspective on life, money, and protecting her future changed forever. Those experiences fueled her passion for financial education, wealth building, and helping others create security for themselves and their families.

In this episode, Allison shares the housing instability she witnessed growing up, the hardships that shaped her mindset, and the intentional steps she's taken to break generational patterns and build a future on her own terms.

If you've ever wondered whether your circumstances have to determine your destiny, this conversation is your reminder that they don't. Your story can become the foundation for something even greater.

Host: Tracy Anderson 

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In this inspiring episode, we’re talking all about how to turn your hustle into multiple streams of income. There’s no one better to have this conversation with than Jasmine Zapata, also known as Dr. Jaz. Dr. Jaz is truly the definition of a powerhouse. She wears many hats as a leadership and corporate training expert, Chief Medical Officer for Community Health, assistant professor and physician, award-winning author, speaker, trainer, coach, wife, mom of four, singer/songwriter, and youth mentor. As the founder of Motivational M.D. Enterprises, Dr. Jaz has dedicated her career to empowerment, economic advancement, and helping others use storytelling as a tool for transformation. Since launching her company in 2016, she has authored multiple youth and family empowerment books that have sold thousands of copies, been translated into Swahili and Korean, and reached audiences around the world. Her impact extends far beyond her own books. Dr. Jaz has partnered with organizations like Walmart, the YMCA, schools, and community organizations nationwide, while also helping more than 300 aspiring authors write and publish their own books. Through national youth empowerment tours and her latest national youth mental health book tour, she continues to inspire young people everywhere with her powerful message: Never Give Up. In this episode, Dr. Jaz shares her journey of balancing medicine, entrepreneurship, authorship, motherhood, and purpose-driven leadership. We discuss building multiple income streams, creating impact through storytelling, overcoming challenges, and staying grounded while pursuing big dreams. If you’re looking for motivation, practical insights, and proof that it’s possible to build a life filled with passion and purpose, this episode is for you.

Host: Tracy Anderson

Producers: Jamie Gale and Tracy Anderson

Music: Shane Ivers

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Contact Dr. Jaz:

www.drjasminezapata.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjasminezapata

www.facebook.com/motivationalmdpublishing

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On today’s episode, we’re diving into a rule that can truly change how you navigate your career and life: The Hustle Rule: Always Leave With Something. I’m joined by Jasmine Banks, a leader, mentor, and lifelong learner who is deeply committed to helping others step into their fullest potential. As the Deputy Director of Empowerment and Strategic Initiatives at Operation Fresh Start, Jasmine works with young adults to build real pathways toward education, employment, and long-term stability. Beyond her professional work, Jasmine is grounded in connection: to community, to legacy, and to the natural world. Whether she’s birding, hiking, or studying as a Master Naturalist, she brings a thoughtful, intentional approach to both her personal and professional life. As a mother and grandmother, that perspective runs even deeper; everything she does is rooted in impact and purpose. Jasmine shares powerful insights on growth, resilience, and what it really means to “leave with something,” whether that’s a lesson, a connection, clarity, or confidence. These are practical, real-life hustle tips you can carry with you no matter where you are in your journey. Whether you’re just getting started, navigating a career shift, or building your next chapter, this conversation is a reminder that every experience has value, if you choose to take something from it.

Host: Tracy Anderson

Producers: Jamie Gale and Tracy Anderson

Music: Shane Ivers

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Contact Jasmine Banks:

Website:  operationfreshstart.org

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In this powerful and deeply honest episode, we’re joined by Portia Adney as she shares her journey of hustling through some of life’s hardest years, and ultimately finding herself again. Portia, a recent MBA graduate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a focus on real estate investing and entrepreneurship, opens up about the realities behind her resilience. A mom of two and former New Yorker, she spent 15 years in NYC chasing her dreams as an actor and dancer, where she first developed her hustle mindset. After moving back to Madison eight years ago, she built a career in education and is now stepping into entrepreneurship alongside her partner, Jordan. Portia gets candid about navigating a difficult marriage and the emotional, mental, and practical challenges that came with it. From communication breakdowns and financial stress to the painful process of growing apart, she shares what it really looks like to go through divorce, and what it takes to come out on the other side with healing, clarity, and renewed purpose. With nearly half of marriages ending in divorce, this is a conversation many can relate to, but few speak about this openly. Portia’s story is one of growth, courage, and rediscovery, and a reminder that even in life’s toughest seasons, there is a path forward.If you’re in a difficult chapter; whether in your relationship, your career, or within yourself, this episode is for you.

Host: Tracy Anderson

Producers: Jamie Gale and Tracy Anderson

Music: Shane Ivers

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Instagram: @portiaadney

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In this episode, I sit down with the unstoppable Shelley Schaitel, and trust me, you’re going to feel this one. Shelley is an oncology-certified chemotherapy infusion nurse with a bachelor’s degree who has spent the last 15 years working in twelve different oncology clinics across Southern Wisconsin. But eight years ago, everything changed when she was diagnosed with BRCA1 breast cancer herself. That experience didn’t just shape her life, it transformed the way she shows up for others. Shelley opens up about what it really means to live in the space between a diagnosis and the human being navigating it, bringing a perspective that only someone who’s been on both sides can truly understand. Beyond nursing, Shelley is a life coach, healthcare and educational consultant, and the founder of Sparkling Survivor. She’s bold, unapologetic, and lives with a fearless “zero Fs given” mindset that is as refreshing as it is empowering. I absolutely love her energy, she inspires me, challenges me, and honestly…she might hustle even harder than I do. This conversation is real, raw, motivating, and a reminder that your story doesn’t end with your hardest chapter, it can be the start of your most powerful one. If you need a dose of courage, perspective, and straight-up hustle energy… this episode is it.

Host: Tracy Anderson

Producers: Jamie Gale and Tracy Anderson

Music: Shane Ivers

Contact Tracy Anderson:

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Contact Shelley Schaitel:

Website: www.sparklingsurvivorllc.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/sparklingsurvivorllc/

Facebook: @sparklingsurvivorllc

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In this episode of Hustle Her Way, Tracy sits down with Tina Larsson, co-founder of The Folson Group and a powerhouse consultant helping NYC co-op and condo boards protect and grow their property values.

Tina’s journey started in her own building, where she uncovered inefficiencies and helped save residents an incredible $340,000. That experience sparked a mission. Along with her husband, Mark Foley, she launched The Folson Group to help co-op and condo boards across New York City operate their buildings more strategically and have more profitably.

Today, Tina teaches boards how to run their buildings like a business, empowering owners to make smarter financial decisions, increase property values, and protect what is often their biggest investment. She’s also the author of Living the High Life, a sought-after speaker, and a frequent podcast guest who brings practical, real-world insights to complex property management challenges.

In this episode, Tina shares:• How one building discovery led to saving $340K• Why co-op and condo boards need a business mindset• The biggest financial mistakes boards make — and how to avoid them• Strategies to optimize building operations and protect property values• Why smart boards don’t try to do it all alone

If you live in a co-op or condo, or serve on a board, this conversation is packed with insights that could save your building money and strengthen your investment.

Host: Tracy Anderson

Producers: Jamie Gale and Tracy Anderson

Music: Shane Ivers

Contact Tracy Anderson:

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Contact Tina Larsson:

Website: https://propertymanagementnyc.com/

Book: https://www.thefolsongroup.com/book

LinkedIn: Tina Larsson

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Tracy is joined by Morgan D. Stewart, host of the uHuman Creative Recovery Podcast and founder of uHuman: A Multimedia Miracle. Morgan is an actor, writer, producer, and filmmaker from Riverside, California, with a Master’s degree in Media Studies. Through uHuman, she creates everything from podcasts and music videos to feature films and television shows, while also organizing and facilitating community gatherings for creatives who are seeking meaningful change, especially those in recovery. Morgan’s journey includes overcoming significant barriers, including poverty, housing insecurity, and addiction. That lived experience fuels uHuman’s powerful and ambitious mission: to become the first cooperatively owned media company that also offers equitable and affordable housing to its member-owners, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and individuals in recovery from addictive behaviors. This conversation is a moving exploration of creativity, recovery, and what’s possible when media, community, and purpose come together. Learn more about the project at uHuman (dot) info — that’s the letter “U” and the word “Human.”

Host: Tracy Anderson

Producers: Jamie Gale and Tracy Anderson

Music: Shane Ivers

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Contact Morgan Stewart:

Website: www.uhuman.info

Email: [email protected]

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Tracy is joined by Angie Ingraham, founder and owner of True North Patient Advocates. With her unique blend of deep medical expertise and personal experience, Angie helps guide families through the healthcare system with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Feeling frustrated, lost, or overwhelmed by the healthcare system? You’re not alone. In this episode, Tracy and Angie dive into the challenges of advocating for loved ones, whether it’s aging parents, someone with extra support needs, or just navigating a complicated system yourself. Angie shares practical tips, insights, and strategies to empower you to advocate effectively and confidently. Tune in for a conversation about empowerment, clarity, and taking charge of the healthcare journey for yourself and the people you care about most.

Host: Tracy Anderson

Producers: Jamie Gale and Tracy Anderson

Music: Shane Ivers

Contact Tracy Anderson:

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Facebook: @tracy.anderson.9638

Contact Angie Ingraham:

Website: www.truenorthpatientadvocates.com

Resources:

Center for Patient Partnerships at UW-Madison: https://patientpartnerships.wisc.edu/advocacy

TED talk about the importance of partnership in healthcare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfXY-6rJGHQ

Care Partner Project: https://thecarepartnerproject.org

Triage Cancer: https://triagecancer.org

Medical Billing Resourcee: The Marshall Allen Project: https://www.marshallallenproject.org

Never Pay the First Bill Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/635536/never-pay-the-first-bill-by-marshall-allen

AI tool: https://www.marshallallenproject.org/ask-the-mac

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into the practice of loving yourself—at the deepest, most embodied level with Cassandra Quick. Cassandra is a licensed somatic EMDR therapist, embodied leadership coach, and keynote speaker who helps high-achieving women break free from cycles of performing, perfecting, and people-pleasing. With over 22 years of clinical experience, Cassandra is the founder of the Embodied Rise Institute and the owner of Illuminate Counseling. She’s also a bestselling co-author of Holistic Mental Health. Her work uniquely blends somatic therapy, trauma-conscious yoga, and nervous system science to support women in leading from regulation rather than survival mode.In this conversation, Cassandra shares insights from her Nervous System Leadership Lab and her upcoming workshop designed to help women lead powerfully from an embodied, regulated place. We explore what it truly means to lead and live without abandoning yourself, and why healing the nervous system is essential for sustainable success, because real success doesn’t come from pushing harder, it starts with loving yourself enough to heal at the root.

Workshop: Regulate to Lead: A 3.5-hour immersion for high-performing women to stop succeeding from survival and upgrade the identity beneath their leadership. Learn to lead at high levels without survival wiring running the show.Regulate to Lead Workshop

Host: Tracy Anderson

Producers: Jamie Gale and Tracy Anderson

Music: Shane Ivers

Contact Tracy Anderson:

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Facebook: @tracy.anderson.9638

Contact Cassandra Quick:

https://embodiedriseinstitute.com/

Instagram: @cassandranquick

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Angela Jenkins, Founder of BoldSpire Consulting, whose dynamic career spans healthcare consulting, non-profit leadership, strategic planning, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development. Angela brings wisdom, honesty, and real-world experience to the conversation as we bond over what connects us most: our hustle, our authenticity, and our lived experiences as Black women leading in corporate spaces. We dive deep into what it truly means to lead unapologetically as a Black female leader. Angela shares actionable hustle tips, insights on navigating corporate environments without shrinking yourself, and the importance of leading with confidence, clarity, and purpose. This episode is a reminder that your light is not meant to be dimmed and success doesn’t require compromise of who you are. Tune in for inspiration, strategy, and encouragement to lead boldly and unapologetically.

Host: Tracy Anderson

Producers: Jamie Gale and Tracy Anderson

Music: Shane Ivers

Contact Tracy Anderson:

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Facebook: @tracy.anderson.9638

Connect with Angela Jenkins:

Website: www.boldspireconsulting.com

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