Ep 18: From Texas Teacher to Brand Builder — A Story of Lone Star Roots, Community, and Content That Connects
Discover how a Frisco-based entrepreneur turned a love for Texas and community into a thriving apparel brand. Learn how Carrie Ermence built Lone Star Roots and how showing up with authenticity can grow your brand.
Ep 17: From Retail to the Supreme Court with Nelson A. Locke
Discover how Nelson Locke went from retail and mortgage success to becoming a legal trailblazer who challenged—and changed—Texas’s stance on online legal education. Learn how his story was amplified through the Heart of the Hustle platform and how you can transform your story into high-impact content.
Ep 16: How Heart-Led Leadership Transforms “Dirty” Businesses with Brandon Denmon
Discover how Brandon Denmon uses trust, vulnerability, and people-first strategies to lead transformation in manufacturing and industrial businesses. Learn the secrets to heart-led leadership that scales.
Ep 15: Why Every Doctor Should Invest In Real Estate with Dr. Gill of Dr. Realtors
Discover how Dr. Gill helps doctors build wealth through real estate. From tax strategies to custom property deals, learn how medical professionals can create freedom and legacy through smart investing.
EP 14: How To Protect What Matters: Insurance Made Simple With Brad Kiesling
In this episode of Heart of the Hustle, I sit down with insurance expert Brad Kiesling to talk about how to protect what matters most—your home, your business, your finances, and your peace of mind. Learn what most people get wrong about insurance and how to build coverage that actually works for real life.
EP 13: How Tania Nawazkhan Built Titan Shape: A Women’s Fitness Community Rooted in Emotional Strength and Sisterhood
Discover how Titan Shape founder Tania Nawazkhan created a heart-centered fitness community that empowers women to transform their bodies, minds, and lives. Learn how a sidewalk workout became a movement.
Ep 12: How To Find Affordable Health Insurance For Entrepreneurs With Julie Sears
Thinking about leaving your 9–5 but scared of losing your health insurance? You’re not alone. In this blog, I break down everything small business owners need to know about Marketplace plans, private insurance, pre-existing conditions, and what most entrepreneurs get wrong (and how to avoid it). Plus, I’m sharing lessons from my conversation with insurance expert Julie Sears—and why protecting your health is just as important as growing your business.
Episode 11: Turning Struggle Into Strength: Sabrina Fandell’s Mission To Transform Dyslexia Advocacy In Dallas
In this episode of Heart of the Hustle, I sit down with Sabrina Fandell, VP of the International Dyslexia Association, for a powerful conversation on dyslexia, neurodivergence, and turning struggle into strategy. We dive into the emotional toll of growing up misunderstood, the fight for early diagnosis, and how Sabrina is using her voice to advocate for kids who deserve more support. If you’ve ever felt behind or overlooked—and want to transform that into impact—this one’s for you.
Episode 10: Recover Faster, Heal Smarter: How Dr. Gill’s Chiropractic Care After an Accident Rebuilds Your Body
Been in a car accident? Discover how Dr. Gill’s 3-phase chiropractic approach helps you recover faster, reduce pain, and rebuild strength—without medication.
Episode 09: From Food Stamps to Forbes: What Sangita Datta Taught Me About Leading With Heart
Discover how Sangita Datta went from surviving on $352 a month in food stamps to being named one of Forbes Top 250 Financial Professionals. In this powerful episode of Heart of the Hustle, host Sherry Sutton shares Sangita’s inspiring journey of resilience, immigrant grit, financial empowerment, and why she’s now running for Frisco City Council Place 4 to lead with transparency, gratitude, and heart.