The Heart & Hustle Podcast

Evie McLeod & Lindsey Roman
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Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 11min

424: The 5 Stages of Business & What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Them with John Felkins

Today we are sitting down with John Felkins! John has been with Ramsey Solutions for 12 years and is currently the Executive Director of EntreLeadership Elite, Dave Ramsey’s leadership coaching program for business owners. Throughout our chat John shares his expert advice and leadership insights to break down the 5 stages of business which he uses to help thousands of leaders grow personally, lead their teams effectively, and scale their businesses the right way through EntreLeadership Elite. We ask John to share with our audience how they can learn which stage they are in, what are the next steps after determining their current stage, and what are some common mistakes that he sees entrepreneurs make? Listen in on our conversation with John Felkins and learn all about the EntreLeadership coaching program, what you can learn from the 5 stages of business, and so much more, on this week’s episode of The Heart and Hustle Podcast. --------------------------------- Determine Your Why Freebie: https://theheartuniversity.com/why --------------------------------- Website Templates: www.theheartuniversity.com/website-templates --------------------------------- Check Out Our Course Library: https://theheartuniversity.com/courses --------------------------------- Connect with John and Check Out EntreLeadership: EntreLeadership: https://ter.li/75s3ah EntreLeadership (the book): https://ter.li/hvc7ls Build a Business You Love (the book): https://ter.li/ok1kg2 --------------------------------- Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theheartuniversitychannel?si=33lzxpBA9UxKlgTE --------------------------------- If you want to connect with us and other listeners in the Heart and Hustle community join our Facebook group here. --------------------------------- “PODCAST10” for 10% off anything from The Shop! www.theheartuniversity.com/shop --------------------------------- Follow along: www.instagram.com/mrslindseyroman www.instagram.com/evierupp www.instagram.com/theheartuniversity    
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Mar 4, 2025 • 39min

423: Passive Income is a Scam. Click to Listen to Why.

The hosts dive into the common myths surrounding passive income, revealing that it's not as effortless as many believe. They explain the necessity of significant upfront effort and ongoing management to make it work. Creative entrepreneurs are encouraged to enhance their current operations before chasing passive income. The discussion also highlights useful digital resources for branding and marketing while offering practical strategies for diversifying income streams. Expect eye-opening insights and a dose of reality about financial success!
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Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 4min

422: Balancing Full Time Motherhood as a Full Time Wedding Photographer - with Alex McCrary and Jamie Tobin

  On this week’s episode of the Heart and Hustle Podcast we have the joy of sitting down with Alex McCrary and Jamie Tobin to talk all about building systems that work for both business and family life. We ask them about approaching destination elopement photography and traditional wedding photography differently while both raising a family, and what were some of the systems that they put in place early on in their careers that they still use today. Alex and Jamie dive into the importance of having a good support system to lean on, what the true value of being a present parent is while also being an entrepreneur, and how they overcome the common emotion of “mom-guilt” in their lives. If you are a mom and business owner who is trying to find systems to help better balance between the two, and you are looking to hear from two awesome photographers who have managed to build great business while being present parents, then this is the episode you do not want to miss!  --------------------------------- Community Freebie: https://theheartuniversity.com/community --------------------------------- HoneyBook: share.honeybook.com/heart  In addition to a FREE 7 day trial, get 35% off your first two years of HoneyBook! --------------------------------- Heart Apparel Shop: https://theheartuniversity.com/apparel --------------------------------- Follow Alex and Jamie: Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alexmccraryphotography/ Jamie: https://www.instagram.com/jamietobinphoto/ Check Out Their Podcast “Cameras and Car Seats”: https://www.instagram.com/camerasandcarseats/ --------------------------------- Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theheartuniversitychannel?si=33lzxpBA9UxKlgTE --------------------------------- If you want to connect with us and other listeners in the Heart and Hustle community join our Facebook group here. --------------------------------- “PODCAST10” for 10% off anything from The Shop! www.theheartuniversity.com/shop --------------------------------- Follow along: www.instagram.com/mrslindseyroman www.instagram.com/evierupp www.instagram.com/theheartuniversity  
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Feb 18, 2025 • 34min

421: Our personal Instagram Strategies, How to Start Workshops, and Friends Asking for Discounts… OH MY! (Q&A episode with Lindsey & Evie)

Today we are sitting down and diving into your questions again for another fun and informative Q&A session! We talk about boundaries for friends expecting a discount for your services, pre-planning IG posts, how to get started hosting workshops, and so much more! Join in on the conversation with us on this week’s episode of the Heart and Hustle Podcast! --------------------------------- Overcome Burnout Freebie: https://theheartuniversity.com/burnout --------------------------------- Website Templates: https://theheartuniversity.com/website-templates  --------------------------------- Courses: https://theheartuniversity.com/courses --------------------------------- Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theheartuniversitychannel?si=33lzxpBA9UxKlgTE --------------------------------- If you want to connect with us and other listeners in the Heart and Hustle community join our Facebook group here. --------------------------------- “PODCAST10” for 10% off anything from The Shop! www.theheartuniversity.com/shop --------------------------------- Follow along: www.instagram.com/mrslindseyroman www.instagram.com/evierupp www.instagram.com/theheartuniversity    
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Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 1min

420: Creating Emotive Imagery with Storytelling for Newborn and Family Photos with Tiffany Crenshaw

 Today we are chatting with the incredibly talented Tiffany Crenshaw! Tiffany Crenshaw is the artist and boss-babe behind Animal House Photography. She is a lifestyle newborn and family photographer who is truly passionate about creating timeless moments that tell unique stories for her clients. We dive into how she has developed and refined her craft and voice as an artist while taking that knowledge and turning it into education for other photographers that hope to do the same. Tiffany shares how you can create a Newborn and Family photography business that is unique and does not fall into the typical patterns that you usually see with those kinds of photography. She talks about how she preps her clients, shoots in-home sessions, and how she brings storytelling moments into her photography. If you are wanting to learn how you can run a profitable and joy-filled business that serves your clients within the Newborn and Family niche, then listen and join in on our conversation with Tiffany on this week’s episode of the Heart and Hustle Podcast!  --------------------------------- Build Community Freebie: https://theheartuniversity.com/community --------------------------------- The Heart Shop: https://theheartuniversity.com/shop  --------------------------------- Primally Pure: https://primallypure.com/?rfsn=5649435.725fd3 Use HEARTANDHUSTLE for 10% OFF. --------------------------------- Follow and Connect with Tiffany: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/animalhousephotography/ Website - https://www.animalhouse-photography.com/ --------------------------------- Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theheartuniversitychannel?si=33lzxpBA9UxKlgTE --------------------------------- If you want to connect with us and other listeners in the Heart and Hustle community join our Facebook group here. --------------------------------- “PODCAST10” for 10% off anything from The Shop! www.theheartuniversity.com/shop --------------------------------- Follow along: www.instagram.com/mrslindseyroman www.instagram.com/evierupp www.instagram.com/theheartuniversity  
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Feb 4, 2025 • 40min

419: Who’s More Likely To…. Evie or Lindsey Game

  Today we are sitting down and playing a game of “Who’s More Likely To…Evie or Lindsey”. We answer the questions you asked us like: “Who is more likely to have 8 kids?”, “Who is more likely to ask a barista to remake a drink?”, “Who is more likely to leave you on read?”, “Who is more likely to have their feelings hurt by the other person?, and so much more! Join in on the conversation as we laugh our way through all of these fun and crazy questions on this week’s episode of the The Heart and Hustle Podcast. --------------------------------- Productivity Freebie: https://theheartuniversity.com/productivity --------------------------------- Apparel Shop: https://theheartuniversity.com/apparel  --------------------------------- Honeybook: share.honeybook.com/heart  In addition to a FREE 7 day trial, get 35% off your first two years of HoneyBook! --------------------------------- Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theheartuniversitychannel?si=33lzxpBA9UxKlgTE --------------------------------- If you want to connect with us and other listeners in the Heart and Hustle community join our Facebook group here. --------------------------------- “PODCAST10” for 10% off anything from The Shop! www.theheartuniversity.com/shop --------------------------------- Follow along: www.instagram.com/mrslindseyroman www.instagram.com/evierupp www.instagram.com/theheartuniversity  
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Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 3min

418: Want to Get Your Photography Work Published? Here’s your step by step roadmap - with Laurken Kendall

Today we are sitting down and chatting with Laurken Kendall. Laurken is an internationally published photographer-artist who is here to tell you all about the do’s and don'ts when it comes to getting your photography published. She shares the story behind her first publishing, why she references her photography as "empathetic art” and not a service, and how she has harnessed her own uniqueness in her photography and business in order to stand out. If you are wanting to take the next steps in getting your photography published, then dive into our conversation with Laurken on this episode of the Heart and Hustle Podcast.  --------------------------------- Posing Guide Freebie: https://theheartuniversity.com/candid --------------------------------- Apparel Shop: https://theheartuniversity.com/apparel  --------------------------------- Courses: www.theheartuniversity.com/courses --------------------------------- Follow Laurken: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurkenkendall/ Website: https://motherphotographer.com/  --------------------------------- Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theheartuniversitychannel?si=33lzxpBA9UxKlgTE --------------------------------- If you want to connect with us and other listeners in the Heart and Hustle community join our Facebook group here. --------------------------------- “PODCAST10” for 10% off anything from The Shop! www.theheartuniversity.com/shop --------------------------------- Follow along: www.instagram.com/mrslindseyroman www.instagram.com/evierupp www.instagram.com/theheartuniversity  
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Jan 21, 2025 • 60min

417: Honeybook Price Increase: Our Thoughts on the Drama

Today we are sitting down and diving into all of the drama surrounding the recently announced price increase for Honeybook, a platform we have endorsed for years. We express our candid and unfiltered opinions on this development while we share our true feelings about the situation and analyze the significant conversation and debate amongst users and supporters. Listen and join us as we get transparent and honest about the Honeybook price increase drama on this week’s episode of The Heart and Hustle Podcast.   --------------------------------- Pinterest Guide: https://theheartuniversity.com/pinterest --------------------------------- Website Templates: https://theheartuniversity.com/website-templates  --------------------------------- Primally Pure: https://primallypure.com/?rfsn=5649435.725fd3 Use HEARTANDHUSTLE for 10% OFF. --------------------------------- Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theheartuniversitychannel?si=33lzxpBA9UxKlgTE --------------------------------- If you want to connect with us and other listeners in the Heart and Hustle community join our Facebook group here. --------------------------------- “PODCAST10” for 10% off anything from The Shop! --------------------------------- Follow along: www.instagram.com/mrslindseyroman www.instagram.com/evierupp www.instagram.com/theheartuniversity  
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Jan 14, 2025 • 1h 13min

416: Struggling to Convert Your Inquiries into Bookings? How to Stop Hearing “We Went with Someone Cheaper” - Coaching Call with Grace Trexel

Today we are sitting down with Grace Trexel for another live look at one of our coaching calls! Grace is a full-time midwest wedding and lifestyle photographer who loves capturing the real, authentic moments as the day unfolds for her clients. Throughout the call we dive into how Grace can better convert her inquiries into bookings, we optimize the backend of her whole sales process, lock down her brand messaging, and so much more! If you are tired of hearing “We Went with Someone Cheaper”, and you want to start showcasing the value you bring to your potential clients then this is the episode for you! --------------------------------- Shopify: www.shopify.com/heart --------------------------------- Heart Shop: https://theheartuniversity.com/shop “PODCAST10” for 10% off anything from The Shop!  --------------------------------- Honeybook: share.honeybook.com/heart  In addition to a FREE 7 day trial, get 35% off your first two years of HoneyBook! --------------------------------- Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theheartuniversitychannel?si=33lzxpBA9UxKlgTE --------------------------------- If you want to connect with us and other listeners in the Heart and Hustle community join our Facebook group here. --------------------------------- “PODCAST10” for 10% off anything from The Shop! --------------------------------- Follow along: www.instagram.com/mrslindseyroman www.instagram.com/evierupp www.instagram.com/theheartuniversity  
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Jan 7, 2025 • 47min

415: Our Annual Review Process - How We Plan for a New Year

  On this episode of the Heart and Hustle Podcast we are sitting down and chatting about our annual review process. We want to empower and encourage you while heading into the new year by showing you how we assess our previous year while we also plan, goal set, and strategize for the upcoming year. Our process dives into planning on a personal level for yourself and your home, while also showing how you can plan and set tangible goals in your business as well. Join in on our conversation this week and learn how you can truly set yourself up for success in the coming year. --------------------------------- Niche Down Freebie: https://theheartuniversity.com/niche --------------------------------- Contracts Templates: https://theheartuniversity.com/contracts --------------------------------- Apparel Shop: https://theheartuniversity.com/apparel --------------------------------- The Annual Review Planner by This Holy Homestead: --------------------------------- Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theheartuniversitychannel?si=33lzxpBA9UxKlgTE --------------------------------- If you want to connect with us and other listeners in the Heart and Hustle community join our Facebook group here. --------------------------------- “PODCAST10” for 10% off anything from The Shop! www.theheartuniversity.com/shop --------------------------------- Follow along: www.instagram.com/mrslindseyroman www.instagram.com/evierupp www.instagram.com/theheartuniversity  

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