Houston Hustle Podcast

Thank yall so much for your support over season 1. We are taking a summer break to spend with the kids but we will be back in September with all new episodes for season 2! If you know anyone or are a Houston business owner and would like to be on feel free to message us on Instagram. Keep Hustling! Host contact: https://www.championforestchiro.com/

In this episode of Houston Hustle, Dr. Paige and Dr. Charles Ward sit down with Dr. Danielle Griffin, founder of Good Life Coaching by Danielle, to talk about burnout, stress, nervous system regulation, and what it really takes to create balance in a high-achieving life. After navigating postpartum depression, grief, overwhelming stress, and the pressures of career and family life, Dr. Danielle di...

What if the problem was never your feet… but the shoes themselves? In this episode of Houston Hustle , Dr. Paige Ward and Dr. Charlie Ward sit down with neuroscientist turned entrepreneur Dr. Steffie Tompson, founder of Steffies Shoes, to unpack the story behind a revolutionary footwear brand changing the way women experience heels. After years of walking Baylor College of Medicine’s massive campu...

This week on Houston Hustle , Dr. Paige Ward and Dr. Charlie Ward sit down with Feldman and Lee Trial Attorneys founder David Feldman for a raw and honest conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, and the reality behind personal injury law. David shares how he went from working in high-profile family law cases to building a personal injury firm from a spare bedroom with little more than a v...

What is your business actually worth—and are you leaving money on the table? In this episode of Houston Hustle , Dr. Paige and Dr. Charlie sit down with Dan Altom of Sunbelt Business Brokers to break down the reality of buying and selling businesses. From valuations and exit strategies to the emotional side of letting go, Dan shares what most business owners don’t think about until it’s too late....

In this episode of Houston Hustle, we sit down with Josh and Sergio, the founders behind OdderTech—a fast-growing IT company taking a boots-on-the-ground approach to building something real in Houston. From knocking on doors and getting kicked out of office buildings… to solving complex cybersecurity issues and building custom anime PCs that go viral online—this is entrepreneurship in its rawest f...

On this episode of the Houston Hustle, we sit down with Robert and Christine Prohl, the owners of Odin's Place previously known as Dragon’s Lair Comics and Fantasy, one of the most unique and community-driven businesses in Houston. What started as a long-time dream turned into something much bigger than a comic and game store. Dragon’s Lair has become a place where people from all walks of life co...

On this episode of the Houston Hustle, we take the podcast out of the studio and onto the field as we spend time with Coach D (Deusdedit Caguana) and the team behind Only Goalkeeper. From live training sessions to conversations with coaches, players, and parents, this episode gives you a real look at what it takes to train one of the most demanding positions in sports. Coach D shares his journey f...

What happens when you combine obsession-level passion, high-stakes risk, and an uncompromising standard for quality? You get Brent Villareal. In this episode of Houston Hustle , Dr. Paige and Dr. Charlie Ward sit down with the mastermind behind Near Mint Plus—a disruptor in the comic world who turned a lifelong passion into one of the largest premium comic retail brands online. Brent shares his un...

In this episode of Houston Hustle , Dr. Paige and Dr. Charlie Ward sit down with Dr. Rachel Moore DPT , founder of Disrupt Physical Therapy , who is now leading an exciting rebrand to Onward Houston . Rachel shares the raw story behind building her practice from a table in the corner of a CrossFit gym to a growing multi-clinic vision across Houston. Along the way, she opens up about the realities...

In this episode of the Houston Hustle, Dr. Paige Ward and Dr. Charlie Ward sit down with Jason Hassenstab of Elevated Development to explore the world of land development and what it takes to build thriving communities in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Jason shares how growing up in a family construction business shaped his work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset. After more tha...

In this episode of Houston Hustle, we sit down with Christien Palumbo, founder of Grain Offering Pasta Co., to talk organic ingredients, bold vision, and the power of believing bigger. From working in restaurant kitchens in Rhode Island to launching a one-man pizza operation at Montgomery Farmers Market, Christien shares how he turned his love of food into a fast-growing Houston brand built on qua...

This week on Houston Hustle, we sit down with former professional goalkeeper turned entrepreneur, Eric Klenofsky, co-founder and co-owner of SetGK — one of the fastest-growing goalkeeper glove brands in the game. After playing for Toronto FC II and coaching the Houston Dash goalkeepers at the professional level, Eric made a bold decision: step away from the security of a full-time coaching contrac...

This week on Houston Hustle , Dr. Paige and Dr. Charlie sit down with Patrick Anderson, founder of Leader Fitness, to talk about resilience, redemption, and building one of Houston’s most unique fitness communities. Patrick shares his powerful story—from incarceration to entrepreneurship—and how fitness became the catalyst that changed his life. What started as personal transformation evolved into...

In this episode of Houston Hustle , we sit down with Lester Nichols , managing attorney and founding partner of Nichols Law Group , to unpack the mindset behind one of Houston’s most entrepreneurial personal injury attorneys. From nearly becoming a doctor to earning a 75% law school scholarship after crushing the LSAT, Lester shares the unexpected path that led him into law—and how representing hi...

In this episode of Houston Hustle , we sit down with Sammy "The Bull" Mongonia , founder of Sammy’s Muay Thai , to uncover the raw, unfiltered journey behind building a gym, a family, and a life rooted in discipline, purpose, and resilience . Sammy shares how growing up immersed in Thai culture, experiencing loss at a young age, and battling depression shaped his path into Muay Thai — and eventual...

In this episode of Houston Hustle, we sit down with John Despeaux, President of Guardian Roofing Texas, to talk about what it really takes to build trust in one of the most misunderstood and competitive industries in Houston. John shares his journey from military service to entrepreneurship, and how the values he learned in the military—discipline, leadership, and brutal honesty—became the foundat...

Episode 5 Summary In this episode of Houston Hustle , we sit down with Brian Constance , an oil and gas consultant and the founder of Constance Oil and Gas and Blue Collar Standard Co. , to talk about what hustle really looks like behind the scenes. Brian shares his unconventional path — dropping out of school, starting in the oilfield as a teenager, and working his way up through grit, pressure,...

🐝 Episode Overview In this episode of Houston Hustle , we sit down with Cyrus Nasr, a Houston-area beekeeper who turned an unexpected hobby into a thriving full-time business. With over 200 hives across multiple counties, Cyrus shares how he transitioned from the restaurant industry into beekeeping, built a sustainable business model, and created a lifestyle rooted in freedom, purpose, and servic...

In this episode of Houston Hustle , we sit down with Brian Gesner , owner of Prestige Air Conditioning Experts , to talk about what it really takes to build a business that lasts — especially in one of Houston’s most competitive industries. Brian shares how he started working in air conditioning at just ten years old alongside his dad, why being a great technician doesn’t automatically make you a...

Episode 2 – Conversation with Debbie Melton, Founder of Trendsetter Dance Company In this episode, we sit down with Debbie Melton , founder and owner of Trendsetter Dance Company , to talk about building a business rooted in purpose, community, and character. Debbie shares how Trendsetter Dance began from her love of dance and working with kids—and how she intentionally created a studio that goes...

In our very first episode of The Houston Hustle Podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain on who we are, why we created this show, and what “the hustle” really means to us. We’re Dr. Paige and Dr. Charles Ward — entrepreneurs, chiropractors, parents, and proud members of the Houston community. This podcast is our way of celebrating the people who make Houston one of the most driven, diverse, resilie...