He shot his first self-tape on a cardboard box during a lunch break. Two years later, Carter Nelms walked away from a stable software engineering career to become a faith-based actor. Here's the full story behind his leap, his research into Patrick Henry, and what's coming next in The Servant.

My guest for Episode 50 spent thirteen years finding other people's mistakes for a living before he ever picked up a camera professionally. Here's what his story taught me.

Leadership strategist Benita Sharpe joins Sherry Sutton on Heart Of The Hustle to discuss career growth, confidence, leadership development, coaching, and why sometimes the biggest thing standing between us and our next level is perspective.

Many entrepreneurs invest in professional brand photography before they have clarity around their message. In this episode of Heart Of The Hustle, Paula Ward explains why defining your story, understanding your ideal client, and clarifying your message should happen before your next photoshoot—and how a story-first approach can transform your marketing results.

Discover how cosmetic dentistry improves confidence, oral health, bite alignment, and quality of life. Dr. Kelly from Dallas Laser Dentistry explains dental implants, Invisalign, veneers, restorative dentistry, and smile transformations on Heart Of The Hustle.

If your child is capable but struggling in school, the problem might not be ability—it might be support. In this episode of Heart Of The Hustle, Sherry Sutton sits down with tutoring expert Sandy Tutwiler to unpack how personalized tutoring and smart test prep strategies can transform confidence, close learning gaps, and set students up for long-term success.

Nelson Locke's success proves that legal battles are not just won in the courtroom; they are won in the court of public opinion. By utilizing a strategic digital campaign alongside an ongoing podcast series, Nelson was able to apply public pressure to overcome regulatory stalling, control the narrative of a landmark Supreme Court decision, and directly acquire new clients who were inspired by his highly publicized fight.

What if your smile is the one thing holding you back from showing up fully in your life or business? In this episode of Heart of the Hustle, I sat down with Dr. Mary Swift to unpack how smile transformations go far beyond aesthetics—and into confidence, connection, and leadership.

Dallas didn’t start with a business plan—she started with a problem. This episode explores how athlete skincare struggles became a brand and what it teaches about content, messaging, and opportunity.

Discover how Dr. Kalpesh Patel scaled Active Dental to five locations by prioritizing patient experience and team culture. Learn the key mindset shifts and strategies that help service-based businesses grow without burnout.

In this official update, attorney Nelson Locke breaks down the Texas Supreme Court's 2026 ruling ending reliance on the ABA for law school approval and what this historic change means for legal education access in Texas.

What should you do with family heirloom jewelry, and how does custom jewelry design actually work? In this episode of Heart Of The Hustle, Sherry Sutton talks with private jeweler Jordan Capo Graves of Capo & Co. Jewelry about custom engagement rings, heirloom redesign, and the truth about lab-grown vs natural diamonds. They also explore creative ways to transform inherited jewelry into meaningful modern pieces.

Florida updated bar admissions language on January 15, 2026. In Part 2 of my 3rd interview with Nelson Locke, we break down what it means for online law school access.

When should you replace your windows in Collin County Texas? Discover signs of window failure, HOA rules, energy efficiency tips, and how one Dallas barbershop turned window replacement into a legacy business.

Looking for a trusted electrician in North Texas? Joe Miller of Glow Joe Electric transformed his life—and now powers homes across Collin and Denton Counties with safe, honest, expert electrical work. From generator installations to full-home rewiring, discover how Glow Joe Electric is redefining residential service with integrity.

No amount of Canva templates or perfect bios will ever replace the power of showing up as you. Here's why your personal brand, not your logo, is the marketing strategy that actually grows your business, and how to start showing up even when it feels scary.

Discover how Dr. Priscilla—a nurse-turned-doctor and powerhouse mom—built a thriving family medicine clinic in Texas. In this episode of Heart of the Hustle, we explore her inspiring story, her accessible approach to care, and the lessons she’s teaching all of us about health, hustle, and healing.

Discover how Kelsey Capo went from burned-out corporate VP to bold beauty entrepreneur. Learn how her journey of reinvention, resilience, and salon ownership inspires women to simplify beauty, reclaim confidence, and build purpose-driven businesses.

Discover how LinkedIn Sales Navigator becomes a strategic powerhouse for business growth in this episode with LinkedIn expert Tamika Brunetti. Learn step‑by‑step how to build relationships, surface leads, and scale authentically on LinkedIn with smarter intent.

Discover how LinkedIn Sales Navigator becomes a strategic powerhouse for business growth in this episode with LinkedIn expert Tamika Brunetti. Learn step‑by‑step how to build relationships, surface leads, and scale authentically on LinkedIn with smarter intent.