Hustle Her Way

16: The Hustle Rule: Always Leave With Something with Jasmine Banks

On today’s episode, we’re diving into a rule that can truly change how you navigate your career and life: The Hustle Rule: Always Leave With Something. I’m joined by Jasmine Banks, a leader, mentor, and lifelong learner who is deeply committed to helping others step into their fullest potential. As the Deputy Director of Empowerment and Strategic Initiatives at Operation Fresh Start, Jasmine works with young adults to build real pathways toward education, employment, and long-term stability. Beyond her professional work, Jasmine is grounded in connection: to community, to legacy, and to the natural world. Whether she’s birding, hiking, or studying as a Master Naturalist, she brings a thoughtful, intentional approach to both her personal and professional life. As a mother and grandmother, that perspective runs even deeper; everything she does is rooted in impact and purpose. Jasmine shares powerful insights on growth, resilience, and what it really means to “leave with something,” whether that’s a lesson, a connection, clarity, or confidence. These are practical, real-life hustle tips you can carry with you no matter where you are in your journey. Whether you’re just getting started, navigating a career shift, or building your next chapter, this conversation is a reminder that every experience has value, if you choose to take something from it. Host: Tracy Anderson Producers: Jamie Gale and Tracy Anderson Music: Shane Ivers Contact Tracy Anderson: Instagram: @trayrenee76 [http://www.instagram.com/trayrenee76] Facebook: @tracy.anderson.9638 [http://www.facebook.com/tracy.anderson.9638] Contact Jasmine Banks: Website:  operationfreshstart.org [http://operationfreshstart.org/] Hustle Her Way is a Lit Path Studios Production. ⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.litpathstudios.com] | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.instagram.com/litpathstudios]

15: Hustling Through the Hard Years and Finding Yourself Again with Portia Adney

In this powerful and deeply honest episode, we’re joined by Portia Adney as she shares her journey of hustling through some of life’s hardest years, and ultimately finding herself again. Portia, a recent MBA graduate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a focus on real estate investing and entrepreneurship, opens up about the realities behind her resilience. A mom of two and former New Yorker, she spent 15 years in NYC chasing her dreams as an actor and dancer, where she first developed her hustle mindset. After moving back to Madison eight years ago, she built a career in education and is now stepping into entrepreneurship alongside her partner, Jordan. Portia gets candid about navigating a difficult marriage and the emotional, mental, and practical challenges that came with it. From communication breakdowns and financial stress to the painful process of growing apart, she shares what it really looks like to go through divorce, and what it takes to come out on the other side with healing, clarity, and renewed purpose. With nearly half of marriages ending in divorce, this is a conversation many can relate to, but few speak about this openly. Portia’s story is one of growth, courage, and rediscovery, and a reminder that even in life’s toughest seasons, there is a path forward.If you’re in a difficult chapter; whether in your relationship, your career, or within yourself, this episode is for you. Host: Tracy Anderson Producers: Jamie Gale and Tracy Anderson Music: Shane Ivers Contact Tracy Anderson: Instagram: @trayrenee76 [http://www.instagram.com/trayrenee76] Facebook: @tracy.anderson.9638 [http://www.facebook.com/tracy.anderson.9638] Contact Portia Adney: LinkedIn [http://LinkedIn.com/portiaadney] Instagram: @portiaadney [http://www.instagram.com/portiaadney] Hustle Her Way is a Lit Path Studios Production. ⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.litpathstudios.com] | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.instagram.com/litpathstudios]

14: Hustling through Cancer with Shelley Schaitel

In this episode, I sit down with the unstoppable Shelley Schaitel, and trust me, you’re going to feel this one. Shelley is an oncology-certified chemotherapy infusion nurse with a bachelor’s degree who has spent the last 15 years working in twelve different oncology clinics across Southern Wisconsin. But eight years ago, everything changed when she was diagnosed with BRCA1 breast cancer herself. That experience didn’t just shape her life, it transformed the way she shows up for others. Shelley opens up about what it really means to live in the space between a diagnosis and the human being navigating it, bringing a perspective that only someone who’s been on both sides can truly understand. Beyond nursing, Shelley is a life coach, healthcare and educational consultant, and the founder of Sparkling Survivor. She’s bold, unapologetic, and lives with a fearless “zero Fs given” mindset that is as refreshing as it is empowering. I absolutely love her energy, she inspires me, challenges me, and honestly…she might hustle even harder than I do. This conversation is real, raw, motivating, and a reminder that your story doesn’t end with your hardest chapter, it can be the start of your most powerful one. If you need a dose of courage, perspective, and straight-up hustle energy… this episode is it. Host: Tracy Anderson Producers: Jamie Gale and Tracy Anderson Music: Shane Ivers Contact Tracy Anderson: Instagram: @trayrenee76 [http://www.instagram.com/trayrenee76] Facebook: @tracy.anderson.9638 [http://www.facebook.com/tracy.anderson.9638] Contact Shelley Schaitel: Website: www.sparklingsurvivorllc.com [http://www.sparklingsurvivorllc.com] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/sparklingsurvivorllc/ [http://www.linkedin.com/company/sparklingsurvivorllc/] Facebook: @sparklingsurvivorllc [http://facebook.com/sparklingsurvivorllc] Hustle Her Way is a Lit Path Studios Production. ⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.litpathstudios.com] | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.instagram.com/litpathstudios]

13: Hustling Smarter in Real Estate with Tina Larsson

In this episode of Hustle Her Way, Tracy sits down with Tina Larsson, co-founder of The Folson Group and a powerhouse consultant helping NYC co-op and condo boards protect and grow their property values. Tina’s journey started in her own building, where she uncovered inefficiencies and helped save residents an incredible $340,000. That experience sparked a mission. Along with her husband, Mark Foley, she launched The Folson Group to help co-op and condo boards across New York City operate their buildings more strategically and have more profitably. Today, Tina teaches boards how to run their buildings like a business, empowering owners to make smarter financial decisions, increase property values, and protect what is often their biggest investment. She’s also the author of Living the High Life, a sought-after speaker, and a frequent podcast guest who brings practical, real-world insights to complex property management challenges. In this episode, Tina shares:• How one building discovery led to saving $340K• Why co-op and condo boards need a business mindset• The biggest financial mistakes boards make — and how to avoid them• Strategies to optimize building operations and protect property values• Why smart boards don’t try to do it all alone If you live in a co-op or condo, or serve on a board, this conversation is packed with insights that could save your building money and strengthen your investment. Host: Tracy Anderson Producers: Jamie Gale and Tracy Anderson Music: Shane Ivers Contact Tracy Anderson: Instagram: @trayrenee76 [http://www.instagram.com/trayrenee76] Facebook: @tracy.anderson.9638 [http://www.facebook.com/tracy.anderson.9638] Contact Tina Larsson: Website: https://propertymanagementnyc.com/ [https://propertymanagementnyc.com/] Book: https://www.thefolsongroup.com/book [https://www.thefolsongroup.com/book] LinkedIn: Tina Larsson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinalarssonli/] Hustle Her Way is a Lit Path Studios Production. ⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.litpathstudios.com] | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.instagram.com/litpathstudios]

12: Hustling Through Addiction with Morgan Stewart

Tracy is joined by Morgan D. Stewart, host of the uHuman Creative Recovery Podcast and founder of uHuman: A Multimedia Miracle. Morgan is an actor, writer, producer, and filmmaker from Riverside, California, with a Master’s degree in Media Studies. Through uHuman, she creates everything from podcasts and music videos to feature films and television shows, while also organizing and facilitating community gatherings for creatives who are seeking meaningful change, especially those in recovery. Morgan’s journey includes overcoming significant barriers, including poverty, housing insecurity, and addiction. That lived experience fuels uHuman’s powerful and ambitious mission: to become the first cooperatively owned media company that also offers equitable and affordable housing to its member-owners, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and individuals in recovery from addictive behaviors. This conversation is a moving exploration of creativity, recovery, and what’s possible when media, community, and purpose come together. Learn more about the project at uHuman (dot) info — that’s the letter “U” and the word “Human.” Host: Tracy Anderson Producers: Jamie Gale and Tracy Anderson Music: Shane Ivers Contact Tracy Anderson: Instagram: @trayrenee76 [http://www.instagram.com/trayrenee76] Facebook: @tracy.anderson.9638 [http://www.facebook.com/tracy.anderson.9638] Contact Morgan Stewart: Website: www.uhuman.info [http://www.uhuman.info] Email: morgan@uhuman.info [morgan@uhuman.info] Hustle Her Way is a Lit Path Studios Production. ⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.litpathstudios.com] | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠ [notion://www.notion.so/jamiegale/www.instagram.com/litpathstudios]