Hustle and Heart Podcast with Melissa Rush

Introducing the new podcast "Buzzworthy Backstories" with Valerie McSorley! Each week, Avant Garde Events founder and South Shore Hive owner, Valerie McSorley, will talk to inspiring and successful entrepreneurs and professionals who will share their stories, successes and advice. Listen in and find out all the buzz! Valerie is an award-winning Special Event Producer in the Greater Boston area with nearly twenty-five years of industry experience. Her diverse event portfolio includes conference production, meeting planning, industry trade shows, golf tournaments, fundraising galas, product launches, corporate, non-profit and association management events. Contact Valerie at www.avantgardevents.com and valerie@avantgardevents.com As the owner of South Shore Hive, Valerie's motto is "Buzz Worthy Events Start Here!" The South Shore Hive is many things... a unique event space, co-working space, and professional community located in Marshfield, MA. Find us at www.southshorehive.com and on Facebook and Instagram @southshorehive Need a unique event space? Our South Shore Headquarters are always buzzing with activity! Looking for a place to host an event, workshop, fundraiser, pop-up experience, corporate retreat, breakfast, luncheon or photoshoot? With multiple spaces available for rent, our versatile location has lots of options for you to consider. Daily, weekly and monthly options are available. Need to make a buzz? We have the tools you need to showcase your talents. The Hive is the perfect venue for brands and businesses to create digital content, record social media videos, take professional headshots and more. Connect and engage with your target audience in a meaningful way. Packages available, contact us to discuss. Need to plan an event? The Hive is your go-to destination. We can have all of the pieces to make your upcoming event spectacular. With onsite services ranging from event planning consultations, vendor resources, swag ideas, onsite event management, everything you need for success is available as a one-stop-shop. This podcast is produced by Melissa Rush of Hustle & Heart Studios. Find her on Facebook and Instagram @hustleandheartpodcast

Welcome to 2021! To kick off the New Year...I wanted to REWIND to some of my favorite episodes of 2020! Please enjoy this incredible podcast with my dear friend Valerie McSorley. Everything that Val and I spoke about in this episode is still relevant, foreshadowed (scary but true) and happening 6 months later. P.S.-->Today is January 6, 2021 and I am so incredibly thankful, grateful and blessed that my family and I have made it through the Covid-19 Pandemic. Our love and support goes out to all of those who suffered terrible personal losses and sicknesses this past year. So much has changed for each of us personally, professionally, financially and emotionally...we are still in the middle of it. We are still quarantining and social distancing, homeschooling and working remote...We are in this together. God Bless. xoxo Ep. 10 - GOING VIRAL - Valerie McSorley - The New (Virtual) Reality of Running a Business - The Hive New episode of "GOING VIRAL: Staying Sane, Healthy & Connected during the Coronavirus Outbreak of 2020" is here! **Please Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and my guest's own. If you are experiencing a true medical emergency or Covid-19 symptoms, please call 911.** -->I'm so excited to introduce my next guest, Valerie McSorley, Owner of The Hive, a brand new, unique event space located in Marshfield, MA and owner of Avant Garde Events in the Boston area for over 18 years. Valerie is an incredibly smart, passionate and talented entrepreneur and all around inspirational woman. Val is a real connector. She brings people together. Especially during this uncertain and difficult time, Val talks about keeping positive, connected and expressing our creativity. Here are FIVE takeaways from Valerie: 1) Get up, take a shower and get dressed every day! Spritz on your favorite perfume, put on your lipstick and style your hair. You will feel much better! 2) It's all about the People in your life, not things. Take time to Pause, Reflect and Reinvest in your loved ones. Just appreciate this time with your family or whomever you are quarantining with, and see this as a gift. This won't last forever, so cherish it NOW. 3)Have Virtual Meetups every day! Do this through Zoom, Skype, FaceTime and Google Meet. It's free! (up to 30 minutes on Zoom).Virtual Happy Hours with your girlfriends! Virtual Family Dance Parties! Trivia Nights! Martini Mondays! Wine Wednesdays... Get creative and have fun! 4)STAY HOME! The more you exposure yourself and others, the worse the spread of the deadly coronavirus will be. We have to be vigilant and really stay away...more than just 6 feet away...stay home, order online. Wash your hands! Wear a Mask and Gloves if and when you do go out. Limit your exposure. Please be safe! 5) Use this time to teach your children much needed LIFE SKILLS! While we are focusing on homeschool/academics, but really, our kids need to learn how to do their laundry, run the dishwasher, clean out their closets, wash the dishes, rake the lawn, clip the hedges, and clean out the litter box! It will change the family dynamic and take the pressure off of you. Make a CHORE CHART and have them really help out with the family chores and see this as an "opportunity," not a "punishment." --> So take this opportunity to look for the silver lining in all of this TIME we have, and reconnect with our families in the "old school" and simple way. -->You can find Valerie at: https://avantgardevents.com/the-hive-event-space -->Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthShoreHive -->Instagram: @avantgardeval (https://www.instagram.com/avantgardeval) Thank you very much! -->Find us at: www.techsavvycoach.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->Facebook.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->Follow, Connect and DM us on Instagram: @hustleandheartpodcast if you would like to be our guest and Skype in!

I am so happy to introduce my next guest, Lisa DeAngelis Greig, Executive Director and Founding Leader for Scout & Cellar: Clean-Crafted Wine on episode 20 of my podcast "GOING VIRAL: Staying Sane, Healthy & Connected during the Coronavirus Outbreak of 2020." Lisa Greig has been in sales for the majority of her career, and over the past 3 years has been passionate about Scout and Cellar Wines! She wanted to add in a new revenue stream into her family’s life, and with her commitment to eating clean, organic food and using non-toxic cleaning products she wondered...Are we eating clean, but drinking dirty? Enter Scout and Cellar: Clean-Crafted Wines. As one of the Founding Leaders of the "Clean-Crafted Wine Movement, " she has built a team of over 400 consultants nationwide. Lisa is passionate about educating us about the environment and health benefits of supporting pesticide-free farmers who produce the grapes to the bottling process to keep the wines free of chemicals and added sugars. I learned so much from Lisa...whom I’ve known for 30 years! We went to high school together in the Boston area... and yes, we were “totally awesome” ‘80s chicks with big hair and leg warmers, rocking out to Bon Jovi & Motley Crue! She’s a true inspiration, discussing the need for women to Know your Worth, Find your Why and Follow your Passion. I’ve had the pleasure of tasting many of Scout and Cellar’s wines with Lisa, from the fabulous Gallivant Bubbly Rosé to the delicious Dove Hunt Dog Pinot Noir from Sonoma. And, she introduced me to the brand new product called “Wilderness Road,” a “mixable,” made of fermented grapes and has half the alcohol content of vodka, but mixes like a cocktail! With so many of us entertaining in smaller groups of family and friends at home during the pandemic… I had to join Lisa’s team and begin my own journey with Scout and Cellar! Visit my online store today or contact me to set up a socially distant tasting! www.scoutandcellar.com/RushWine **Please Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and my guest's own. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please call 911 or consult your doctor.** Find Lisa DeAngelis Greig at: www.scoutandcellar.com/lisa -->FB: www.facebook.com/vines2table -->Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vines2table Find Melissa Rush at: www.techsavvycoach.com And my NEW WINE STORE!! www.scoutandcellar.com/RushWine -->Email: melissa@techsavvycoach.com -->FB: www.Facebook.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->Instagram: @hustleandheartpodcast Follow, Connect and DM us on if you would like to be our guest and Zoom in! ............................ #coronavirus #covid19 #newnormal #quarantine #socialdistancing #podcast #podcastlife #hustleandheart #hustleandheartpodcast #goingviral #winelover #scoutandcellar #cleancraftedwine #drinkclean #boston #strongwomen #womeninbusiness #knowyourworth #findingyourwhy #followyourpassion #pinotnoir #sauvignonblanc #rose #mixable #wine #pinotnoir #sonoma #napa

I am thrilled to introduce my fabulous guest and beautiful friend, Melanie Myers of Myers Events & Marketing and Katamabay.com - on episode 13 of my crossover podcast "Hustle & Heart Podcast with Melissa Rush" and "GOING VIRAL: Staying Sane, Healthy & Connected during the Coronavirus Outbreak of 2020." Melanie has been creating successful events for nonprofit and social clients for over a decade in the Greater Boston area. With many high profile clients in the sports & entertainment arena...she is the Go-To Gal for fundraising events! She is a truly dedicated member of her community and is always there to support a charity or meaningful cause, and lend a helping hand. Due to the challenging time for the live events industry, Melanie has shifted her attention to Katama Bay, a web design & digital marketing firm with business partner Chuck Meredith, near Boston, MA. They strive to add value to small and medium-sized businesses by increasing and maintaining their online presence through search-optimized design and targeted marketing, web design, brand awareness, organic and paid search, and social media management. During the pandemic, she advises all of her clients (such as restaurants and other services) to get COVID-19 safety certified (cleaning, screening forms, etc), reinvent themselves, consider new offerings and services (remote, Zoom, etc.), get organized, and update websites and photos of the business while they have this time. Wellness, self-care and physical fitness (she's in great shape, people!) are her cornerstones to keeping sane, healthy and positive during this time in quarantine with her husband Billy (my not-so-secret crush!) and her 2 adorable kids. Melanie recently started meditating with the help of the Oprah & Deepak Chopra app...which has given her a newfound balance, sense of calm and focus. She highly recommends we take that quiet time for ourselves to slow down, appreciate our lives and connect our bodies and souls. **Please Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and my guest's own. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please call 911 or consult your doctor.** Find Melanie at: melanie@katamabay.com and www.katamabay.com and on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/MMEventsandMarketing and Instagram: www.instagram.com/melaniemyers123/ Find Melissa Rush at: www.techsavvycoach.com -->Email: melissa@techsavvycoach.com -->FB: www.Facebook.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->Instagram: @hustleandheartpodcast Follow, Connect and DM us on if you would like to be our guest and Zoom in! ............................ #coronavirus #covid19 #newnormal #quarantine #socialdistancing #podcast #podcastlife #hustleandheart #hustleandheartpodcast #goingviral #stayhome #boston #antiques #quarantinelife #specialevents #eventsplanning #katamabay #mmeventsandmarketing #techsavvycoach #womenentrepreneurs #girlpower #socialmedia #webdesign #restauranteurs #newengland #smallbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #walpole

I am so happy to introduce my fabulous guest, Melissa Thunberg, CEO of Bramble Hospitality Group which comprises Willowdale Estate in Topsfield, MA and Briar Barn Inn & Spa & Grove Restaurant in Rowley, MA - on episode 12 of my podcast "GOING VIRAL: Staying Sane, Healthy & Connected during the Coronavirus Outbreak of 2020." As a wedding and events planner for over 15 years in the Greater Boston area, Melissa and her team are weathering this new, challenging time for the hospitality, wedding and events industry with grace under pressure. Melissa has been working with her understandably emotional clients to postpone and reschedule important life events, such as weddings, baby showers and rehearsal dinners. Located in Boston's North Shore, the Willowdale Estate typically hosts 130-145 weddings per year, and she hopes her clients will soon be able to celebrate their events once again.She discusses how the entire events industry is having to change the way they do business, by rethinking and reimagining events. Melissa shares her successes at home, spending time homeschooling her children, baking homemade bread and delicious meals with her culinar- trained husband, and doing her best to make this time in quarantine a positive one for her family. Her other property, The Briar Barn Inn is set against the picturesque backdrop of historic Rowley, MA. Currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Inn offers 30 guest rooms for a relaxing retreat or romantic weekend getaway. A blend of refined and rustic charm reimagines the New England country inn with contemporary finishes. Grove at Briar Barn Inn offers a relaxed dining experience where guests and locals alike can enjoy inventive cuisine and casual favorites. Their award-winning chef focuses on farm-fresh ingredients, inspired flavors, and classics with a twist.The Spa at Briar Barn Inn offers restorative and invigorating treatments for guests. **Please Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and my guest's own. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please call 911 or consult your doctor.** Find Melissa Thunberg, CEO of Bramble Hospitality Group https://www.briarbarninn.com/bramble-hospitality/ https://www.briarbarninn.com/ https://www.willowdaleestate.com/ -->FB: https://www.facebook.com/WillowdaleEstate/ https://www.facebook.com/BriarBarnInn/ -->Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willowdaletoday/ https://www.instagram.com/briarbarninn/ Find Melissa Rush at: www.techsavvycoach.com -->Email: melissa@techsavvycoach.com -->FB: www.Facebook.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->Instagram: @hustleandheartpodcast Follow, Connect and DM us on if you would like to be our guest and Zoom in! ............................ #coronavirus #covid19 #newnormal #quarantine #socialdistancing #podcast #podcastlife #hustleandheart #hustleandheartpodcast #goingviral #stayhome #willowdaleestate #thebriarbarninn #northshore #boston #antiques #quarantinelife #weddings #specialevents #eventsplanning #farmtotable #restauranteurs #bramblehospitality #curatorship #topsfield #rowley #bridetobe #bleisure #magnoliahome #joannagaines #newengland

I am so happy to introduce my fabulous guest, Tricia Auld, local Boston comedian, on episode 11 of my podcast "GOING VIRAL: Staying Sane, Healthy & Connected during the Coronavirus Outbreak of 2020." “Tricia Auld is a Boston-based comedian who’s performed in some of New England's region’s most charming/intimidating bars, theaters, and clubs. She’s a staple of Laugh Boston, Nick’s Comedy Stop and Giggles, among other venues. Tricia combines soul-baring anecdotes about living single, sexual misadventures, and her unconventional upbringing (as the middle child of 5 sisters) with an articulate irreverence that wouldn’t be out of place in a Chelsea Handler or Whitney Cummings special. She’s been producing a showcase every first Thursday at Club Cafe for the past few years.” Tricia produced, wrote, and starred in her own comedy special “It’s My Wedding” at the legendary Nick’s Comedy Stop in Boston (see link below). She literally creates her faux wedding...iincluding Save the Dates, champagne toasts, white dress (or hot jumpsuit) and all her family and friends as guests. In it, she makes fun of the trials and tribulations of being a single woman in her 30’s as she navigates the online dating world, attends never-evending baby showers, gender reveals, and weddings, all while growing her comedy career. Tricia is smart, ambitious, funny, and dare I say, a real smoke show! She will be headlining some big theater shows in August - which hopefully won’t be postponed again… Stay Tuned! **Please Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and my guest's own. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please call 911 or consult your doctor.** Find Tricia at: www.triciaauld.com -->Email: tricia.auld@gmail.com -->FB: www.Facebook.com/triciaauld -->Instagram: @triciaauld --Watch her hilarious one woman comedy show “It’s My Wedding” on YouTube here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opmoPp8CcX8 Find Melissa Rush at: www.techsavvycoach.com -->Email: melissa@techsavvycoach.com -->FB: www.Facebook.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->Instagram: @hustleandheartpodcast -- Follow, Connect and DM us on if you would like to be our guest and Zoom in! ............................ #coronavirus #covid19 #newnormal #quarantine #socialdistancing #podcast #podcastlife #hustleandheart #hustleandheartpodcast #goingviral #stayhome #middlechild #wearefamily #bostoncomedy #bostoncomedian #bostonstrong #killingit #itsbritneybitch #itsmywedding #bostongirl #reboundgirl #singleinthecity #uber #onlinedating #quarantinelife #laughternoon #waltham #walpole #triciaauld #nickscomedystop

I am so excited to introduce my next guest, David Yas, Founder & CEO of Pod617 - The Boston Podcast Network on episode 10 of my podcast "GOING VIRAL: Staying Sane, Healthy & Connected during the Coronavirus Outbreak of 2020." Dave is a great friend and my podcasting mentor. In this episode, Dave and I talk about the surreal, apocalyptic quarantine life we are all living right now, virtual happy hours, the best quarantine memes, working from home, get a little political (sorry Dad!), pivoting our business strategies and those ridiculous ”first world problems.” David Yas is the Founder and CEO of The Boston Podcast Network. He has been producing podcasts since 2015 and has put his signature on over 1,000+ episodes as a creative influence, host, editor, and promoter. He is the host of The Boston Podcast, one of the city's few independent daily shows, which has logged more than 70,000 downloads. He is smart, funny, very talented and passionate about the podcast industry. Pod617 produces over 30+ podcasts and their services are in high demand right now. He just launched a new program called “Instant Podcast Launch” for a special discounted fee, where he’ll produce a slick, professional podcast to reach your clients and promote your biz, including intro/outro music and voiceover; shareable and embeddable link.Email david@pod617.com or clicking here: https://pod617.com/calendar/ **Please Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and my guest's own. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please call 911 or consult your doctor.** David Yas, CEO/Founder david@pod617.com www.pod617.com -->Instagram: www.instagram.com/pod617 -->LinkedIn: hhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-yas-b283551/ -->Find Melissa at: www.techsavvycoach.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->FB: Facebook.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->Follow, Connect and DM us on Instagram: @hustleandheartpodcast if you would like to be our guest and Zoom in! Thank you very much! ............................ #coronavirus #covid19 #newnormal #quarantinelife #pod617 #thebostonpodcast #bostonpodcasters #socialdistancing #podcast #podcastlife #pandemic #hustleandheart #hustleandheartpodcast #goingviral #ApplePodcasts #SoundCloud #AdoriLabs #rosefriday #passionproject #trollsworldtour #firstworldproblems #marcmaron #joerogan #armchairexper #amazonguy #bloodpact #pivot #twinxl #podcastlove #podcastjunkies #boston #westwood

I am so happy for to meet my next guests, my neighbors and sisters, Morgan and Paige Fontana, on episode 8 of my podcast "GOING VIRAL: Staying Sane, Healthy & Connected during the Coronavirus Outbreak of 2020." Morgan and Paige are smart and inspiring young women who are experiencing the quarantine in a very big way. Colleges and high schools are closed, classes have moved online, and they are missing out on some very important milestones, like the Prom, Graduation, and much, much more. Morgan is a college student studying Nursing (go Morgan!) at Worcester State University, and is also a Resident Assistant. Paige is a senior graduating this year, in the Class of 2020. They are staying positive by quarantining with their family and keeping in touch with friends over Zoom, continuing to study, playing games and watching favorite shows, and walking their adorable husky, Oko, all around town! . **Please Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and my guest's own. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please call 911 or consult your doctor.** Thank you very much! -->Find Melissa at: www.techsavvycoach.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->FB: Facebook.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->Follow, Connect and DM us on Instagram: @hustleandheartpodcast if you would like to be our guest and Zoom in! ............................ #coronavirus #covid19 #newnormal #quarantine #socialdistancing #podcast #podcastlife #pandemic #hustleandheart #hustleandheartpodcast #goingviral #stayhome #classof2020 #prom2020 #graduation2020 #sisters #wearefamily #staystrong #keeppositive #college #highschool

I am so pleased to introduce my next guests, Jess Lynch, Founder & CEO of Wishroute.com and Lauren Romeiro, Marketing & Business Development, on episode 8 of my podcast "GOING VIRAL: Staying Sane, Healthy & Connected during the Coronavirus Outbreak of 2020." Wishroute is a women-run, text message-based, personal accountability service where real people text you to help you build and sustain healthy habits, fitness goals and wellness, one day at a time. Jess was inspired to start Wishroute by following in the footsteps of her role model, her mother, Laura Plunkett, who took it upon herself to research her son’s juvenile diabetes diagnosis and travelled the country educating families with her book “The Challenge of Childhood Diabetes.” Jess and Lauren are both smart, passionate and inspiring women who are helping others by promoting positive reinforcement and celebrating our accomplishments both big and small. Based in Boston, Wishroute just launched a new program: “Staying Mindful, Moving & Motivated at Home” and are offering a FREE 7-day trial (no credit card needed) by clicking here: https://www.wishroute.com/staymotivated (USE My Discount Code: HUSTLEHEART for $10 off your first paid month!) **Please Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and my guest's own. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please call 911 or consult your doctor.** Jess Lynch, Founder & CEO jessica@wishroute.com -->LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicallynch/ -->Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wishroute/ Lauren Romeiro, Marketing & Business Development -->Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlr/ -->Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenromeiro/ START YOUR FREE TRIAL TODAY! (no credit card needed!) https://www.wishroute.com/staymotivated (USE My Discount Code: HUSTLEHEART for $10 off your first paid month!) Jess’ Fitness Resources: @toneitup - tone it up app is free this month! @baileybrwn - awesome YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSld2X4CREfM9J3f485kEgQ @broncorefitness - offering awesome online classes! @barregroove - offering awesome online classes! @prezenceapp - meditation app female founded free this month! Thank you very much! -->Find Melissa at: www.techsavvycoach.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->FB: Facebook.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->Follow, Connect and DM us on Instagram: @hustleandheartpodcast if you would like to be our guest and Zoom or Skype in! ............................ #coronavirus #covid19 #newnormal #quarantine #socialdistancing #podcast #podcastlife #pandemic #hustleandheart #hustleandheartpodcast #goingviral #stayhome #wishroute #loveyourroute #healthjourney #progressnotperfection #wellnessblogger #accountability #mindfulmovement #healthjourney #Bostonstartup #gettingfit #womeninbusiness #selfcare #selflove #wellness #mindbodybalance #femaleentrepreneurs

Dr. Eric Tjonahen, MD is a Pediatrician practicing in the Boston area, and I am happy to have him as my guest on episode 7 of "GOING VIRAL: Staying Sane, Healthy & Connected during the Coronavirus Outbreak of 2020." **Please Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and my guest's own. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please call 911 or consult your doctor.** -->Eric Tjonahen, MD is a Pediatrican living with his family in the Greater Boston area. He talks about how his practice, Pediatric Associates of Norwood and Franklin, has made major changes in the way they see their young patients, reserving the mornings for newborns and infants, as well as more serious cases, and limits the numbers of patients and staff to keep a safe environment for everyone. He stresses the importance of staying home, keeping faces covered with masks and washing hands, as it is vital we keep social distancing to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Until mass testing of the public can become available, he explains that we really can't go "back to normal" or else the disease will continue to spread. We discuss how to keep an eye on the mental health of our children and family members, as this is a very stressful and scary time for everyone. He says it's important we really take the time to talk to our children about what is happening in an open and honest way, about why we have to quarantine and social distance, so that we can keep them safe and healthy. -->Eric is a very smart, talented and creative person. He and his wife Amanda met singing A Capella in college...and continue their love for singing with family and friends, hosting awesome karaoke parties and setting up fantastic Photo Booths! You can always count on Eric to bring the fun and the music! -->During this difficult time, Eric stresses that we must take the quarantine seriously, and treasure this unique opportunity we have with our family. Thank you so much Eric for your great advice and information! -->You can find Dr. Eric's practice at: https://www.panfpc.com/tjonahen -->LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erictj3/ To get in touch with Melissa: -->Find us at: www.techsavvycoach.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->www.Facebook.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->Follow, Connect and DM us on Instagram: @hustleandheartpodcast if you would like to be our guest and Zoom or Skype in! ............................ #coronavirus #covid19 #newnormal #covid19testing #keepsane #quarantine #socialdistancing #podcast #podcastlife #family #karoake #acapella #outbreak #pandemic #pediatrician #hustleandheart #hustleandheartpodcast #goingviral #commonsense #stayhome #wearamask #washyourhands

I'm thrilled to introduce my next guest, Lisa Chesters, on episode 6 (Day 6) of my podcast "GOING VIRAL: Staying Sane, Healthy & Connected during the Coronavirus Outbreak of 2020." **Please Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and my guest's own. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please call 911 or consult your doctor.** -->Lisa Chesters lives with her family in Los Gatos, CA in a scenic & somewhat rural area in the Santa Cruz Mountains. We met as graduate students at Georgetown University in Washington, DC and have had many adventures together throughout the years, most notably in Paris and Amsterdam. We were supposed to have our 20th reunion with our grad school crew (Communication, Culture and Technology) this May, but will take the reunion online to reconnect virtually with our friends across the world. -->Working in Silicon Valley, Lisa is the Head of Marketing for pHin, a smart technology device used in swimming pools and hot tubs to maintain proper pH levels. She mentioned there has been a surge in sales since all customers are homebound during the COVID-19 quarantine. Great news for her company! -->Lisa is a very smart, passionate and witty friend who I love laughing with. She is a true wine connoisseur, living in the heart of Wine Country...and she is happy to report, her local wineries are doing home deliveries! She recommends the Blue Apron meal delivery service for family dinners. During this difficult time, Lisa reminds us to use our common sense, take the quarantine seriously, and see this time as a gift to bond with our families, enjoy the outdoors and live our lives in the most positive way. -->You can find Lisa at: -->LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisachesters/ Thank you very much! -->Find us at: www.techsavvycoach.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->Facebook.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->Follow, Connect and DM us on Instagram: @hustleandheartpodcast if you would like to be our guest and Zoom or Skype in! ............................ #coronavirus #covid19 #newnormal #losgatos #pHin #santacruz #siliconvalley #keepsane #strongwomen #mothers #BFF #quarantine #socialdistancing #podcast #podcastlife #georgetown #hoyas #cct #amsterdam #paris #washingtondc #outbreak #pandemic #hustleandheart #hustleandheartpodcast #goingviral #commonsense #stayhome #wearamask #winecountry

I'm so excited to introduce my next guest, Tom Seeley, on episode 5 (Day 5) of my new podcast "GOING VIRAL: Staying Sane, Healthy & Connected during the Coronavirus Outbreak of 2020." **Please Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and my guest's own. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please call 911 or consult your doctor. Also, pardon me in advance for the low audio quality of this episode, we had some Skype difficulties...but it’s well-worth the listen! ** -->Tom Seeley is an Attorney, Divorce Mediator, Certified Life Coach and Consultant at Arbonne living in Skaneateles, NY in the Finger Lakes region. Tom and I met 30 years ago at boarding school at Phillips Academy at Andover (Class of ‘90) while both hosting radio shows on WPAA. Tom is an incredibly smart, passionate and talented man who recently changed the course of his life and career when he took his first Fire Walk, became a holistic divorce mediator, and certified life coach. He is a truly inspirational person. -->Tom shares with us how to maintain healthy relationships (it takes a lot of hard work), focus on our emotional well-being (so important), living a healthy lifestyle (he’s vegan), and as a divorced single parent, tips on how to do “parallel parenting.” -->Especially during this uncertain and difficult time, Tom states beautifully that, “We live with the illusion that we have time...but the reality is, we never know when we will take our last breath,” so the time is now to live our lives to the fullest in the most positive way. -->You can find Tom at: https://flholisticdivorce.com/about/ -->LinkedIn: tom-seeley-7204899/ Thank you very much! -->Find us at: www.techsavvycoach.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->Facebook.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->Follow, Connect and DM us on Instagram: @hustleandheartpodcast if you would like to be our guest and Skype in! ............................ #coronavirus #covid19 #newnormal #seizetheday #keepsane #apocalypticsex #quarantine #socialdistancing #podcast #podcastlife #andover #outbreak #wandermore #pandemic #divorcemediation #marriage #hustleandheart #hustleandheartpodcast #goingviral #Firewalk #hotcoals #barefoot #tonyrobbins #oprah #lifecoach #arbonne #lifechanging #vegan #empowerment #mindset #emotionalintelligence #parallelparenting #familysecretspodcast

DAY 4 (essentially episode 4) of "GOING VIRAL: Staying Sane, Healthy & Connected during the Coronavirus Outbreak of 2020." **Please Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and my guest's own. If you are experiencing a true medical emergency or Covid-19 symptoms, please call 911.** -->I'm so excited to introduce my next guest, Valerie McSorley, Owner of The Hive, a brand new, unique event space located in Marshfield, MA and owner of Avant Garde Events in the Boston area for over 18 years. Valerie is an incredibly smart, passionate and talented entrepreneur and all around inspirational woman. Val is a real connector. She brings people together. Especially during this uncertain and difficult time, Val talks about keeping positive, connected and expressing our creativity. Here are FIVE takeaways from Valerie: 1) Get up, take a shower and get dressed every day! Spritz on your favorite perfume, put on your lipstick and style your hair. You will feel much better! 2) It's all about the People in your life, not things. Take time to Pause, Reflect and Reinvest in your loved ones. Just appreciate this time with your family or whomever you are quarantining with, and see this as a gift. This won't last forever, so cherish it NOW. 3)Have Virtual Meetups every day! Do this through Zoom, Skype, FaceTime and Google Meet. It's free! (up to 30 minutes on Zoom).Virtual Happy Hours with your girlfriends! Virtual Family Dance Parties! Trivia Nights! Martini Mondays! Wine Wednesdays... Get creative and have fun! 4)STAY HOME! The more you exposure yourself and others, the worse the spread of the deadly coronavirus will be. We have to be vigilant and really stay away...more than just 6 feet away...stay home, order online.Wash your hands! Wear a Mask and Gloves if and when you do go out. Limit your exposure. Please be safe! 5) Use this time to teach your children much needed LIFE SKILLS! While we are focusing on homeschool/academics, but really, our kids need to learn how to do their laundry, run the dishwasher, clean out their closets, wash the dishes, rake the lawn, clip the hedges, and clean out the litter box! It will change the family dynamic and take the pressure off of you. Make a CHORE CHART and have them really help out with the family chores and see this as an "opportunity," not a "punishment." --> So take this opportunity to look for the silver lining in all of this TIME we have, and reconnect with our families in the "old school" and simple way. -->You can find Valerie at: https://avantgardevents.com/the-hive-event-space -->Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthShoreHive -->Instagram: @avantgardeval (https://www.instagram.com/avantgardeval) Thank you very much! -->Find us at: www.techsavvycoach.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->Facebook.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->Follow, Connect and DM us on Instagram: @hustleandheartpodcast if you would like to be our guest and Skype in! ............................ #homeschool #coronavirus #covid19 #newnormal #southshorehive #thehive #justbreathe #seizetheday #keepsane #stayconnected #Selfquarentine #socialdistancing #podcast #podcastlife #girlpower #womenwhorock #strongwomen #outbreak #stayhome #boston #pandemic #bestrong #besafe #becreative #avantgardeevents #hustleandheart #hustleandheartpodcast #goingviral #lifeskills #telehealth #goingviralpodcast #littlevictories #bigwins #financialcrisis #economicdownturn #WHO #CDC #zombieapocalypse

DAY 3 of "GOING VIRAL: Staying Sane, Healthy & Connected during the Coronavirus Outbreak of 2020." **Please Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and my guest's own. If you are experiencing a true medical emergency or symptoms, please call 911.** -->I'm so excited to introduce my next guest, one of my best friends for nearly 40 years, Hania Khuri-Trapper! Hania is a certified Yoga Instructor and Teacher Trainer, Reiki Master and all around inspirational woman. Hania is a longtime childhood friend, devoted mom, outstanding graphic designer and a true inspiration to us all. Hania offers us 5 Helpful Tips for keeping safe and healthy... 1) Be Present. Pause in this present moment and slow everything down. Be here, right now. 2)Be Positive. Find Acceptance where we are, knowing we can't control what is happening. Find Gratitude and be grateful for the things you do have, not what you do not. Try to move away from Fear, Guilt and Anxiety...into a place of hope and positivity. 3) Step away from the news. Don't obsessively read websites and go down the negativity "rabbit hole." Take a break. 4)Stay Healthy by eating nutritious foods, drink water, exercise/workout or just take a nice walk. Do what you can to move your body in a even a little way. 5) Rest your body and get much needed sleep. Sleep is one of the most important things you can do to restore and rest your body. So take a nap, snuggle up and relax. -->In addition, she suggests not to over-schedule our kids so much during this time. They spend all of their days at school, then soccer, dance, basketball, or any number of extracurricular activities...and we are all exhausted! So take this opportunity to look for the silver lining in all of this TIME we have, and reconnect with our families in the "old school" and simple way. -->You can find her at www.yogawithhania.com -->Facebook: www.facebook.com/YogawithHania -->Instagram: @YogawithHania (www.instagram.com/yogawithhania) -->And, she just started doing a weekly yoga class on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HaniaKT/videos -->A Big Thank You to Hania's husband, the incredibly talented, award-winning artist, Chris Trapper, for his song "Into the Bright Lights," which I played in the beginning of our interview. With over 10 solo albums and many more with his former band, The Push Stars. Chris will keep us all feeling good and connected with his deeply personal and emotional music. -->Find him at www.christrapper.com -->Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christrapperofficial --> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christrapperofficial -->YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/teamtrapp/videos Thank you very much! -->Find us at: www.techsavvycoach.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->Facebook.com/hustleandheartpodcast -->Follow, Connect and DM us on Instagram: @hustleandheartpodcast if you would like to be our guest and Skype in! ............................ #homeschool #coronavirus #covid19 #newnormal #yoga #reiki #justbreathe #staycalm #sutras #namaste #lifetime #universalpoweryoga #christrapper #thepushstars #keepsane #stayconnected #Selfquarentine #socialdistancing #podcast #podcastlife #girlpower #womenwhorock #strongwomen #outbreak #stayhome #boston #pandemic #bestrong #besafe #becreative #supporteachother #hustleandheart #hustleandheartpodcast #goingviral #goingviralpodcast #littlevictories #bigwins #financialcrisis #economicdownturn #WHO #CDC

Introducing "GOING VIRAL: Staying Sane, Healthy & Connected during the Coronavirus Outbreak of 2020." This daily podcast was born out of necessity as a way for us to stay connected during this unprecedented nationwide/global quarantine during the outbreak of COVID-19. **Please Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and my guest's own. If you are experiencing a true medical emergency or symptoms, please call 911.** -->I'm pleased to introduce my next guest, my sister-in-law Ann Rush Oliner! I am excited to share my new episode... DAY 2 with @annieoliner - Speech Therapist for Brooklyn’s Finest Middke & HS students! We talk about the challenges of remote learning, homeschooling & social distancing. Tune in Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher and more! ❤️

Introducing "GOING VIRAL: Staying Sane, Healthy & Connected during the Coronavirus Outbreak of 2020." This daily podcast was born out of necessity as a way for us to stay connected during this unprecedented nationwide/global quarantine during the outbreak of COVID-19. **Please Note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and my guest's own. If you are experiencing a true medical emergency or symptoms, please call 911.** (My apologies for the poor Skype recording! Working to fix this on the next call!) -->I'm pleased to introduce my first guest, Mary Hearn Kelley, RN, Cardiology Nurse at the world-renowned Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA, and Clinical Nursing Instructor at Boston College. Mary is a longtime friend, devoted mom, dedicated nurse and a true inspiration to us all. Mary breaks down the basics of keeping safe and healthy...we must Contain the Virus, so Please Stay Home! She talks about those most at risk, especially senior citizens and those with pre-existing conditions or are immuno-compromised. She mentioned her gratitude to those who are donating masks & gloves to nursing and hospital staff. -->Her advice for staying sane? Read a book, call a friend, FaceTime with your grandparents & relatives, limit the iPads & tv, and enjoy the outdoors (staying 6 ft away) but understand it’s 100% ok for kids to have screentime. During this time, we have to look for the silver lining in all of this, and how reconnecting with our families in the "old school" way is key. -->Welcome to the New Normal... homeschooling, social distancing (and social isolation), health risks, food/supply instability, closing businesses, financial crisis, economic downturn, working remotely (or in many cases, unemployment). -->We will use this safe space to support each other, stay positive, keep connected and share our creative ideas, thoughts, fears, frustrations...and hopefully turn everything around to to a positive and laugh a little in order to achieve "little victories" and "big wins" during this new and unsettling time. So join us and thank you for your support! -->DM us @hustleandheartpodcast if you would like to be our guest and Skype in! #DOTHEFIVE to Help stop Coronavirus (c/o WHO.org): 1) HANDS - Wash them often 2)ELBOW -Cough into it 3)FACE -Don't touch it 4) FEET - Stay more than 6ft apart 5) FEEL sick? STAY HOME...everyone should be staying home as is nationally mandated! #homeschool#coronavirus #covid19 #newnormal #keepsane #stayconnected #Selfquarentine #socialdistancing #donthoard #podcast #podcastlife #girlpower #womenwhorock #strongwomen #outbreak #justbreathe #stayhome #boston #unitedstates #pandemic #stayhome #bestrong #besafe #becreative #family #supporteachother #hustleandheart #hustleandheartpodcast #goingviral #goingviralpodcast #littlevictories #bigwins #financialcrisis #economicdownturn #WHO #CDC #Nurses

Introducing a new podcast..."GOING VIRAL: Staying Sane, Healthy & Connected during the Coronavirus Outbreak of 2020." This daily podcast was born out of necessity as a way for us to stay connected during this historical, officially mandated, nationwide/global self-quarantine during the outbreak of COVID-19. -->Welcome to the New Normal... homeschooling, social distancing, health risks, food instability, rationing of supplies, financial crisis, economic downturn, working remotely (or in many cases, unemployment). -->We will use this safe space to support each other, stay positive, keep connected and share our creative ideas, thoughts, fears, frustrations...and hopefully turn everything around to to a positive and laugh a little in order to achieve "little victories" and "big wins" during this new and unsettling time. So join us and thank you for your support! -->DM us @hustleandheartpodcast or email melissa@techsavvycoach.com if you would like to Skype in! #DOTHEFIVE to Help stop Coronavirus (c/o WHO.org): 1) HANDS - Wash them often 2)ELBOW -Cough into it 3)FACE -Don't touch it 4) FEET - Stay more than 3ft apart 5) FEEL sick? STAY HOME...everyone should be staying home as is nationally mandated! .................... #homeschool#coronavirus #covid-19 #newnormal #omg #wtf #keepsane #stayconnected #Selfquarentine #socialdistancing #donthoard #podcast #podcastlife #girlpower #womenwhorock #strongwomen #outbreak #justbreathe #stayhome #boston #unitedstates #pandemic #stayhome #bestrong #besafe #becreative #family #supporteachother #hustleandheart #hustleandheartpodcast #goingviral #goingviralpodcast #littlevictories #bigwins #financialcrisis #economicdownturn #WHO #CDC

It's 2020 my friends! Welcome to “The Hustle & Heart Podcast” with your host, Melissa Rush! My guest today is Jeannie Wozniak, Co-Owner of Boston area dance studio, Edge Studio of Dance in Canton, MA. Along with her business partner and childhood BFF, Kim Frates, these incredible women entrepreneurs built their studio from the ground up, with the strong foundation of kindness, passion, family and community as their focus. Their mothers taught them to not only DREAM BIG...but to DARE to DREAM BIGGER! I love that!

Hello lovely and amazing people...Episode 5 is here! My guest today is Christina AKA DJ Teenie Z, an amazing and strong woman I am happy to call my friend! In this episode, Teenie talks about finding her true passion to become a DJ...after having an "AHA moment" while visiting her brother in Brooklyn, and how she is building her DJ skill set and her business, mix by mix! We talk all about Music, from our earliest childhood memories in our parent's living room (The Beatles, classic rock, RnB), to our teenage angst years (Nirvana, REM, The Cure) and the joy of making and receiving our first ever Mixtapes. She's influenced by instrumental and experimental hiphop, like Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Tribe Called Quest, Pharcyde, The Roots, and J Dilla, to name a few. Teenie is someone who I can honestly say has a whole lot of hustle...and a big heart. She is smart, funny and not afraid to be herself, as she talks about her Greek heritage, growing up as a "restaurant kid" in her father's pizzeria (think '80s movie "Mystic Pizza,") and how those experiences helped shape who she is today. As always, we laugh a lot...about our misadventures on motorbikes in Santorini, did someone say "hernia?", banana nutella crepes, Prince tribute bands, old school '90s Rave Culture...and we get deep on being strong, independent women, the freedom of Riding Solo, and living our lives to the fullest. --> Contact DJ Teenie Z today to book her fan for your next event! She will bring the music and the good vibes! --> Instagram: @hustleandheartpodcast and @teenie.zee https://www.instagram.com/hustleandheartpodcast/ and https://www.instagram.com/teenie.zee/ -->DJ Teenie Z's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/teenie-564820262 --> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HustleandHeartPodcast/ -->Visit the podcast website at www.techsavvycoach.com/hustleandheartpodcast for more info! -->Listen and Subscribe to the podcast on --> Soudcloud, iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn and Stitcher! Thank you for listening and supporting us! If you would like to be a sponsor or a guest on our show...email us at hustleandheartpodcast@techsavvycoach.com [All Music and movie clips played are the property and copyright of the artists listed below. I claim no ownership of the music clips played. Clips used via Fair Use, Section 107 of the Copyright Act (Thank you!): The Pharcyde (Passing Me By), Jess Glynne (Hold My Hand), Adele (Hello), Beyonce (Run the World), DeeeLite (Groove is in the Heart), DJ John Debo, A Guy Called Gerald (Voodoo Ray), Parallel Dance Ensemble (Graffiti Girls), Parallel Dance Ensemble (Shopping Cart), Lp Giobbi (Perfect Fire), Kicks Like a Mule (The Bouncer), REM (Sweetness Follows), Prince (Computer Blue), Greek Orchestra (Zorba the Greek), The Hustle (Van McCoy), Bridesmaids, Mystic Pizza, and Bad Moms.] #podcast #hustleandheartpodcast #djteeniez #techsavvycoach #hiphop #followyourdreams #positivevibes #coach #girlpower #strongwomen #rolemodels #womenentrepreneur #nutellacrepes #womanownedbusiness #boston #westwood #walpole #BFF #sisterfromanothermister #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #workingmoms #thisis40 #beautyinsideandout #santorini #greek #MysticPizza #Raveculture #Prince #REM #TalibKweli #MosDef #TribeCalledQuest #Pharcyde #The Roots #JDilla #ridingsolo #passion

I am pleased to present...Episode 4! Welcome to the Hustle & Heart Podcast,I'm your host, Melissa Rush! My guest today is Erin Thomas, a successful Sales Consultant for Rodan + Fields and all over inspirational businesswoman, mother, coach and friend! We talk today about being Beautiful Inside and Out... Through her skin care regime, Erin has watched her skin heal, change and glow as she uses the R + F line of products. She has built an amazing team, which she supports and leads with a whole lot of hustle...and a big heart! She is smart, funny and is always there for her family and friends. As always, we laugh a lot...and get deep on being strong female role models to our daughters, taking risks and living our lives to the fullest. We talk about loss and death for a few moments...her husband is a funeral director after all (!)...and how we learn from those experiences to appreciate our loved ones and the true meaning of life even more. So come on in, relax... and get ready to be inspired! Find us on --> Instagram: www.instagram.com/HustleandHeartPodcast --> Facebook: www.facebook.com/hustleandheartpodcast and Erin at https://www.facebook.com/Rodan-Fields-Erin-Thomas-1323290377739056/ -->Be sure to contact Erin for all of your R + Fskincare products or to discuss becoming a consultant yourself and join her team at https://ethomas6.myrandf.com -->Visit the podcast website at www.techsavvycoach.com/hustleandheartpodcast for more info! -->Listen to the podcast on --> Soudcloud, iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn and Stitcher! Thank you for listening and supporting us! If you would like to be a sponsor or a guest on our show...email us at hustleandheartpodcast@techsavvycoach.com #podcast #hustleandheartpodcast #rodanandfields #techsavvycoach #beauty #skincare #eyelashes #lashboost #dermroller #exceptionallife #rachelhollis #rise #fivetothrive #followyourdreams #positivevibes #coach #cheerleading #girlpower #strongwomen #vampirefacial #rolemodels #womenentrepreneur #womanownedbusiness #pumpkinspice #boston #lossoflovedone #BFF #sisterfromanothermister #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #workingmoms #thisis40 #beautyinsideandout

Welcome to "The Hustle & Heart Podcast" with your host, Melissa Rush! My guest today is Sara Erlandson, Owner of House of Style Salon in Norwood, MA and a Master Hair Stylist. Sara is technically-trained in cutting and color correction, and has been a hair stylist since her teen years. She's a real firecracker, a cool and awesome woman who is like a "sister from another mister" to me! As always, we laugh a lot...and get deep on being strong female role models to our daughters, taking risks and living our lives to the fullest. We fall into the rabbit hole and talk about her fangirl moment with Fabio (and his hair!), Sara's desire to be on Netflix cooking show "Nailed It," wild times in Las Vegas, cinnamon, mermaid hair and getting a #BangforyourBangs. Hold onto your ponytail... and get ready to enjoy! Find us on --> Instagram: www.instagram.com/HustleandHeartPodcast and https://www.instagram.com/sarahouseofstylesalon --> Facebook: www.facebook.com/hustleandheartpodcast and https://www.facebook.com/HouseofStyleMA/ . Be sure to contact Sara to setup an appointment for the best haircut of your life! Visit the podcast website at www.techsavvycoach.com/hustleandheartpodcast for more info! Thank you for listening and supporting us! xo Melissa

Welcome to "The Hustle & Heart Podcast" with your host, Melissa Rush! Today I met with Heather Aiello, a fantastic and talented women who is a professional home organizer and owner of her own business, The Organized You! We laugh a lot...and talk about how to de-clutter your home and de-stress your life, international organizational guru Marie Kondo who teaches us to only keep things in our life that "Spark Joy," we discuss the very real issue of Hoarding (and how I might be one?!), glamming up a She Shed(a woman's answer to a Man Cave), and weed wacking/power washing in a very inappropriate way! Hold onto your hats...and get ready to enjoy! Find us on Instagram www.instagram.com/HustleandHeartPodcast and www.instagram.com/theorganizedyou | Facebook facebook.com/hustleandheartpodcast and facebook.com/theorganizedyou and be sure to contact Heather to setup a consultation to organize your life! Visit the podcast website at www.techsavvycoach.com/hustleandheartpodcast and Heather at https://theorganizedyou.com. Thank you for listening and supporting us!

Welcome to "The Hustle & Heart Podcast" with your host, Melissa Rush! For our very first episode, I invited my BFF, sister from another mister, favorite neighbor and realtor extraordinaire, Adrienne Simpson! We talk about the latest trends in real estate, Game of Thrones women we love, Pop Culture, favorite summer beach towns in the New England area (Cape Cod, Provincetown, Maine) and attempt to play our own version of FMK (think Bieber vs. Rod Stewart, LeBron vs. Brady)...We laughed, we cried, it was better than "Cats!" Enjoy! Find us on Instagram www.instagram.com/HustleandHeartPodcast and www.instagram.com/ateamrealtors | Facebook facebook.com/hustleandheartpodcast and facebook.com/soldbysimpson and see Adrienne's hilarious videos at facebook.com/realhousetalk. Visit the podcast website at www.techsavvycoach.com/hustleandheartpodcast. Thank you for listening and supporting us!

Welcome to "The Hustle & Heart Podcast" - I'm your host, Melissa Rush! We are a Female-Powered Talk Show featuring Strong Women who believe in Girl Power. Each week, were going to introduce you to a couple of really cool, inspiring women who will share their stories about living life to the fullest in their own unique way. We're going to learn a lot, have fun, share a few laughs (and maybe even a few tears) It's your story...it's our story. Let's do this together! Because " all it takes is a little bit of Hustle and a whole lot of Heart."