Hustling with Harges

A little late? Yes. Worth the wait? Also yes. Did we finish the whole season anyway? WE DONE DID THE GOOD COOKIE...IT'S TIME TO GO HOME! [If you don't know that reference, here's a treat: https://youtu.be/CMkYw4dp_NI?si=M6JUJworsoJlvFVz ] In our Season 1 finale, we’re talking endings: the emotional kind, the creative kind, and the kind where your sibling forces you to finish what you started out o...

In this episode, Courtney and Tyrone dive deep into what it really means to build and sustain community — not the hashtag version, but the daily practice of showing up, supporting, and staying human together. You unpack the difference between being in proximity and being in relationship — the slow, intentional work of building circles that feed your creativity, your sanity, and your purpose. There...

Disappointment hurts, but it doesn’t have to take you out. In this episode of Hustling with Harges, Courtney and Tyrone unpack the sting of disappointment—creative, professional, and personal—and how they keep showing up anyway. They talk about missed opportunities, projects that didn’t land, and the lessons that only show up when things fall apart. From laughing through the L’s to redefining succ...

In this episode of Hustling with Harges, we dive into the messy, magical, and sometimes maddening world of creative education. Tyrone shares what it meant to come up through for-profit art schools—finding brilliant collaborators while navigating institutions that cared more about tuition than students. Courtney reflects on her own journey through higher education, where honing her craft went hand-...

Courtney and Tyrone set modesty aside to imagine what life looks like when the basics are covered and there’s more than enough to go around. They get into the details of what they’d actually do with abundance—what they’d buy, how they’d live, and which over-the-top choices feel the most tempting. Along the way, they talk about the TV shows, movies, and cultural moments that shaped their ideas of l...

In this episode, Courtney and Tyrone dive into the often-overlooked skill of waiting—those stretches of time after you’ve done your part and the next move is out of your hands. They frame waiting as a natural, sometimes frustrating, but essential part of creative work and entrepreneurship. They explore: Productive vs. stagnant waiting – when patience is a healthy pause versus when it slips into av...

Halfway through our first season, we’re reflecting on life paths, detours, and the myth of “doing it right.” Using Legally Blonde as our unofficial guide, we unpack the pressure to follow the “best” path and why so-called “wrong” turns can lead you exactly where you’re meant to be. From pink MacBooks to personal joy, we talk about making the scenic route your own. We also hand out sibling flowers—...

What does it actually mean to “make it”? And what happens when you get there and still feel like you’re waiting for the real moment to arrive? In this episode, Courtney and Tyrone pull back the curtain on their creative lives and get into the real work of success—the emotional prep, the messy middle, and the behind-the-scenes spreadsheets that nobody claps for. They unpack the trap of worthiness—h...

In this episode, Courtney and Ty get real about the messy, magical process of being a creative—especially when the work doesn’t land like you hoped. From navigating tough feedback to unlearning the “no new friends” mindset, they dig into what it means to grow with intention, not ego. They also go off on casting rumors (50 Cent as Balrog?!), share guilty pleasures (drone shots and Bond intros), and...

The world is bananas and your favorite Harges want to talk about it. They discuss what happens when it gets hard to stay motivated amidst the chaos.  Courtney opens up about the emotional process of closing her nonprofit—and what leadership looks like when the kindest thing you can do is end something with care. Tyrone reflects on creative blocks, the pressure to promote yourself, and why some of...

In this episode, we break down the themes, filmmaking, and cultural commentary in Sinners, a powerful new horror film. Full of spoilers, laughter, and deep insight into art and identity. We explore the film’s core themes: art as spiritual power, cultural extraction disguised as fellowship, and how horror can be used to tell deep, layered stories about race, history, and ownership. You’ll also hear...

The Harge siblings are launching a podcast! In this episode, we introduce ourselves, share what "hustling" means to us, and discuss some creative boundaries that have had a positive impact on our work. There's also plenty of silliness and some surprising insights!   Get to know us as individuals and as a duo while we balance creative entrepreneurship with living our lives. Listen to Hustling with...