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Surviving the Side Hustle

Welcome to "Surviving the Side Hustle," the ultimate podcast for balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with maintaining mental, physical, and emotional well-being.Hosted by Coach Rob Tracz, an expert in helping driven professionals achieve "personal development for professional success," this show is more than just storytelling—it"s a masterclass in thriving amidst the entrepreneurial grind. Each episode features candid conversations with leaders who are rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship,

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E127 - From Self-Doubt to Self-Acceptance: Healing...

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2025/10/21

Send us a text What if finding love isn't about the search, but about removing what blocks us from experiencing it? Christian de la Huerta, transformational coach and award-winning author with 30 years of experience, reveals the internal barriers that prevent us from creating authentic connections. "It's not our job to look for love, but to look within ourselves for the obstacles to love," Christian explains as we explore why so many of us repeat the same relationship patterns with different...

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E126 - Lessons from Ben LeRose: Playbook for...

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2025/10/17

Send us a text What if growth wasn’t about grinding harder but about choosing the right moments to sprint, the right people to trust, and the right systems to make quality automatic? We unpack Chef Ben LaRose’s journey from dishwasher to architect of Fork and Delicious, tracing how his brand evolved from meal prep and small events to chef’s tables, influencer dinners, restaurant takeovers, and a fine‑dining food truck concept in the making. Along the way, we dig into the mindset shift that ma...

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E125 - How Private Chef Benjamin LeRose Built a Brand...

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2025/10/14

Send us a text Ready to rethink what “hustle” really means? We sit down with Chef Ben LaRose—founder of Fork and Delicious and the force behind a growing chef’s table and consulting brand—to explore how a side hustle can scale without sacrificing standards. Ben breaks down the difference between momentum and forcing outcomes, and why his mantra is simple: accept, adapt, and keep hustling. We dig into how he split his work into two clear lanes—Chef Benjamin LaRose for fine dining, takeovers, ...

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E124 - Lessons from Ellen Silverman: Resilience Sells

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2025/10/10

Send us a text What if the outcome of your next big move has less to do with timing and more to do with how you show up? We revisit our conversation with Ellen Silverman—who left three decades in banking to thrive as a New York City real estate agent—and unpack the habits that make reinvention stick in one of the toughest markets on earth. The story isn’t about listings; it’s about discipline that builds resilience, communication that creates trust, and the decision to stop outsourcing your c...

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36:46

E123 - From Wall Street to Real Estate: Ellen...

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2025/10/07

Send us a text What does it take to completely reinvent your career after 30 years in one industry? In this captivating conversation, we meet Ellen Silverman, who made the bold transition from decades in banking and finance to building a successful real estate career in New York City. Ellen's story is particularly fascinating because she describes herself as "an introvert in a sales job." As a self-proclaimed math nerd who spent years behind a desk crunching numbers, her journey into the peo...

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E122 - Lessons from Walter Dusseldorp: Navigating...

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2025/10/03

Send us a text Ever feel like you're drowning in tasks while your leadership potential remains untapped? That's exactly what Walter Dusseldorp, the Dutch Mentor, addresses in this powerful conversation about the crucial shift from doing to leading. Walter's story is nothing short of remarkable. Arriving in America with just $500 in his pocket, he transformed from a waiter with one shirt and tie into a successful entrepreneur, helicopter medic, and eventually a respected corporate leader. Now...

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E121 - Stop Pushing, Start Pulling: Life Lessons from...

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2025/09/30

Send us a text What separates successful leaders from those who struggle? According to Walter Dusseldorp, known professionally as "The Dutch Mentor," the answer lies in a fundamental shift from doing to leading—a transition many technically skilled professionals find challenging. Walter's remarkable journey began when he arrived in America at 18 with just $500 in his pocket. Through determination and an entrepreneurial spirit, he built himself up from restaurant work to business ownership, e...

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E120 - Lessons from Aisha Makara: Color Outside the...

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2025/09/26

Send us a text What if the real success in life isn't climbing ladders but creating something so authentic it feels like art? This question frames my profound conversation with Aisha, a remarkable artist and global nomad who has lived in over 60 countries and even had her artwork sent to space. I first met Aisha years ago at a wellness retreat where I was speaking, and since then, I've watched in awe as she's lived one of the boldest, most authentic missions I've ever witnessed. From Lisbon ...

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42:57

E119 - From Following Your Heart to Living...

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2025/09/23

Send us a text What does it mean to truly live authentically in a world that constantly pushes us toward conformity? Aisha, an artist and world traveler who has visited over 60 countries, joins us to share her extraordinary perspective on embracing life's full spectrum of experiences. Having grown up in an orphanage before becoming a global adventurer and successful artist, Aisha brings a refreshingly direct approach to life's biggest questions. She challenges our assumptions about success, ...

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E118 - Lessons from Melinda Jackson: Why Nobody Hears...

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2025/09/19

Send us a text Ever wondered why some ideas capture attention while others fall flat? The secret might not be what you're saying, but how you're telling your story. Meet Melinda Jackson, a PR powerhouse whose journey from small-town North Carolina to Emmy and Grammy award-winning campaigns exemplifies what's possible when grit meets strategy. With just $500 in her pocket, Melinda drove to Los Angeles, built her career through unpaid internships and relentless networking, and eventually found...

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E117 - From Small Town to Build a Public Relations...

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2025/09/16

Send us a text From walking away from the family business with just $500 in her pocket to building a thriving PR firm, Melinda Jackson's journey is a masterclass in charting your own path through the entrepreneurial wilderness. Melinda takes us through her remarkable story of leaving small-town North Carolina for Los Angeles against her parents' wishes, working three unpaid internships simultaneously while juggling multiple part-time jobs, and sleeping just 3-4 hours a night to make her drea...

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E116 - Lessons from Andre Paradis: The Dance of Energy

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2025/09/12

Send us a text Ever wondered why your relationships hit the same frustrating roadblocks despite your best efforts? The answer might lie in what relationship coach Andre Paradise calls the "dance of energy" – the powerful interplay of masculine and feminine energies that shapes every human connection. From his extraordinary journey as a dancer who performed alongside Michael Jackson and Prince to becoming founder of Project Equinox, Andre brings unique insights into why we struggle to truly c...

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E115 - From Ghosting to Understanding: Andre Paradis'...

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2025/09/09

Send us a text Have you ever felt like you're speaking a completely different language from your partner, despite using the same words? There's a reason for that. According to relationship expert Andre, only 7% of our communication comes through words, while the rest is filtered through drastically different masculine and feminine perception systems. In this eye-opening conversation, Andre shares his unconventional journey from professional dancer working with Michael Jackson to auto shop ow...

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E114 - Lessons from Emily Erstad: Growing Through...

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2025/09/05

Send us a text What if leadership isn't about perfection but vulnerability? In this revealing conversation with Emily Erstad—speech pathologist, hospice leader, and author of "It's Not That Deep"—we explore how the messy, uncomfortable parts of our journeys actually become our greatest strengths. Emily's powerful story traces her path from the Midwest to Montana to Tucson, where each bold move forced deeper self-awareness and leadership growth. Her writing journey—from personal expression to...

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E113 - From Speech Pathologist to Author: Emily...

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2025/09/02

Send us a text What happens when you leave everything familiar behind to discover who you truly are? Emily Erstad, speech language pathologist turned hospice executive director and author, reveals the transformative power of intentionally embracing discomfort. Emily's remarkable journey began with a spontaneous move from the Midwest to Montana during the pandemic, followed by randomly selecting Tucson, Arizona on a map and simply showing up. These bold decisions became the foundation for her...

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E112 - Lessons from Garret Wood: Awakening to Purpose

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2025/08/29

Send us a text Ever found yourself wearing burnout as a badge of honor? That was me until a conversation with Garrett Wood changed everything. Garrett is the founder of Gnosis Therapy, a clinical hypnotherapist and executive coach who helps high achievers transform burnout into sustainable performance. His journey resonates deeply—he wasn't a theorist but someone who lived through managing multiple departments, overseeing 100 staff across seven locations, and working 70+ hours weekly u...

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E111 - From Burnout Cycles to Breaking Free: Garrett...

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2025/08/26

Send us a text Ever found yourself grinding away at your side hustle, feeling exhausted but still unable to turn off your racing thoughts at night? You're not alone—and you might be closer to burnout than you realize. Clinical hypnotherapist Garrett Wood's journey into the world of burnout prevention began with his own crisis. Working 70-80 hour weeks as a corporate leader, he was successful by external measures but failing in his personal life. "I was a jerk to my dog and my partner," he ad...

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E109 - From Quietly Questioning to Confidently...

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2025/08/19

Send us a text What happens when professional success leaves you feeling empty inside? For many high-achieving women, the path to external validation often leads away from their authentic selves. In this deeply insightful conversation, self-discovery expert and certified life coach Zerina Derveni shares her transformative journey from corporate success to helping others reconnect with their true identity. Zerina's story will resonate with anyone who's ever heard that nagging inner voice aski...

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E108 - Jordan Calderon Recap: Lessons From College...

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2025/08/15

Send us a text Ever wonder why some entrepreneurs can walk away from their businesses with millions while others remain chained to theirs forever? This revealing conversation with Jordan Calderon, two-time exited founder and president of top 100 marketing agency StratDev, challenges everything you think you know about building a sustainable business. Jordan drops a truth bomb that most entrepreneurs never consider: build your business like you plan to sell it, even if that's not your goal. C...

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E110 - Lessons from Zerina Derveni: Awakening to Purpose

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2025/08/15

Send us a text Have you ever achieved everything you thought you wanted, only to find yourself wondering, "Is this it?" That nagging voice isn't a sign you're lost—it's the first whisper of awakening. In this illuminating conversation with Zerina Derveni, a self-discovery expert and certified health life coach, we explore how high-achieving women can reconnect with their authentic selves and build lives driven by purpose, not just performance. Zerina shares her powerful journey through three...

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