Hustle Meets Heart Podcast

In Episode 4 of Hustle Meets Heart Podcast, host Brittany Flippen sits down with three of New Orleans' well-known creators and entertainers—Subtweet Shawn, 2RealMacDatFee, and Look At Warren—for a candid, laughter-filled conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, and the realities behind building a name for yourself.

From navigating the entertainment and music industries to turning social media influence into real opportunities, the guests share their experiences, lessons learned, and the sacrifices that come with forging their own paths.

Beyond the jokes and viral moments, this episode explores authenticity, personal growth, the business behind content creation, and what it takes to build something meaningful without a blueprint.

It's a conversation filled with humor, perspective, and real-life lessons about turning passion into purpose and hustle into legacy.

Because life is more than the hustle—it's the heart behind it.

Featuring VIP Hair Ashanti, Brandi “B Dazzle” Jarrow & JJ Simmons

What does success really cost when you're building a business, maintaining relationships, and navigating life in the public eye?

In Episode 3 of Hustle Meets Heart Podcast, host Brittany Flippen sits down with three influential New Orleans entrepreneurs and personalities: Ashanti Lation, known as VIP Hair Ashanti; Brandi “B Dazzle” Jarrow, a well-known entrepreneur; and JJ Simmons, the visionary behind New Orleans on Fire, a media platform that has expanded its reach nationwide.

Together, they dive into the realities of balancing personal life, love, and business while managing the expectations that come with their public personas and social media presence.

From the growing pains of scaling a business to lessons learned through relationships, setbacks, and personal sacrifices, this conversation goes beyond the polished image of success to explore what it truly takes to keep showing up, evolving, and building something meaningful.

It's an honest conversation about ambition, resilience, boundaries, and the often-unseen emotional and personal costs of chasing success.

Because behind every successful brand is a real person navigating real life.

Life is more than the hustle—it's the heart behind it.

In Episode 2 of Hustle Meets Heart, host Brittany Flippen sits down with Melika Honore, Pastor Jonathan Everett, and comedian Shaddy Feel Good for a candid conversation about dating, relationships, entrepreneurship, and the sacrifices that often come with success.

Together, the guests explore what it takes to build a business, pursue purpose, and remain true to yourself while navigating love and everyday life. They discuss the realities of dating as an ambitious or well-known person, the compromises relationships may require, and the challenges of balancing personal fulfillment with professional responsibilities.

The conversation also goes beyond titles and public personas to uncover the people behind the success—their experiences, lessons, evolving perspectives, and the moments that shaped who they are today.

Tune in for an honest, entertaining, and thought-provoking discussion about ambition, companionship, identity, and what it truly takes to sustain both success and meaningful relationships.

In the premiere episode of Hustle Meets Heart, Brittany Flippen sits down with three New Orleans entrepreneurs and creatives: Mr. Street Talk, restaurateur, author, and entrepreneur; Amber Ward, also known as NolaBraider, owner of multiple hair salons; and Israel “Izzy” Wilson, event curator and promotions expert with Opulence Group.

Together, they discuss the power of pivoting, evolving with the times, and what it truly takes to sustain a business. They also reveal the entrepreneurs and creators who inspire them, the sacrifices behind their success, and how social media can affect love and relationships.

This is an honest conversation about business, ambition, influence, and the real lives behind the brands—because life is more than the hustle; it’s the heart behind it.