The Hats Podcast

Work calls. Date night is necessary. A friend is in need. All these circumstances and so many more require parents to ask: Who is going to watch the kids? The answer to this question can be fraught with worry and stress. But, it does not have to be! Listen in to this episode during and hear expert guest Andrea Mozelle break down the process of finding the right childcare for your (or a friend's) f...

"You should talk to somebody." This is not a judgment, but sage words of wisdom from whoever is sharing it with you. In this episode, co-host Melissa shares about her journey to being that somebody. It was not an easy road, but one on which she embarked with enthusiasm knowing that through her training as a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist she could help and impact so many. Listen in to hear m...

Is your career satisfying - personally, professionally, mentally and emotionally? If not, what are you doing about it? These questions are easy to ask; but, we are not always prepared for the honest answers they yield. If you seek more clarity on whether your current career is right for you, are considering a significant career change, or simply want to get guidance on how to start thinking differ...

So many lawyer jokes, so little time! There are few professions that are the butt of so many jokes, yet necessary to so many areas of our lives. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a lawyer or found yourself questioning whether your circumstances require one, listen in as co-host Kerri gives the inside scoop on what life is like on either side of the versus. Resources: Do you need a lawye...

Get ready, get set, get organized! Spring is a time of fresh starts and renewal. It can be hard to do either if there is stuff out of place everywhere and you are spending too much time trying to find things lost in the mess. Listen in to this episode to get tips on how to organize your home without feeling overwhelmed. Our guest, expert organizer Tanisha Porter, shares invaluable tips on how to d...

Failure. Just saying the word can make us do a hard stop and fill our minds with the unimaginable. Failure is commonly paired with negative emotions and responses: fear, anxiety, and paralysis to name a few. But, failure can also be one of our greatest sources of learning and motivation. Listen in as Melissa & Kerri tackle this harrowing, yet inspirational topic that we all face no matter what typ...

Everyone has a dream. Some dream of spending a year dedicated to visiting every continent. Others dream of losing that final five pounds. Others dream of becoming president. The challenge is not having a dream, but achieving it and living it. Our guest this week, Camille Arianne, had a dream of creating a niche beauty product ... and she did it! Listen to her journey of having and then bringing he...

Did you know there are seven different types of rest? Yep, SEVEN! Co-hosts Melissa and Kerri took some much needed creative rest during the hiatus between this Season and Season 2. What kind of rest do you need to ensure that you are fully recharged in every area of your life? Listen in and learn about the different types of life pauses that will help keep you balanced, refreshed and restored! Res...

Bittersweet for sure - but Season 2 of The Hats Podcast has come to a close. In short: it has been a phenomenal season! Kerri and Melissa sharing openly on so many topics, and phenomenal and engaging guests enlightening us on their areas of expertise. Listen to our summary of the season, and get a sneak peek under the curtain of Season 3. So many great episodes to re-visit and look forward to! Con...

Welcome to the Love Series! Each week, we will feature a new guest and expert who will discuss the long and winding road that leads to love. In the Re-Marriage Hat, co-hosts Melissa & Kerri welcome guest Hejira Nitoto, a fitness expert and successfully re-married entrepreneur. Together, the ladies discuss healing from a failed marriage and re-opening ones heart to love. Resources:  Why you should...

Welcome to the Love Series! Each week, we will feature a new guest and expert who will discuss the long and winding road that leads to love. In the Divorce Hat, co-hosts Melissa & Kerri welcome Genoveva Talbott, and expert in all things divorce. Together, the ladies tackle the emotionally wrenching and potentially liberating topic of divorce. Resources:  Meet Genoveva Talbott How to have a healthy...

Welcome to the Love Series! Each week, we will feature a new guest and expert who will discuss the long and winding road that leads to love. In the Marriage Hat, co-hosts Melissa & Kerri welcome their husbands to the show to share tips on how to successfully navigate the twists and turns of modern marriage.  Resources:  Check out The Love Challenge by co-host Melissa Dumaz Tips for a happier marri...

Welcome to the Love Series! Each week, we will feature a new guest and expert who will discuss the long and winding road that leads to love. In the Single Mom Hat, co-hosts Melissa & Kerri welcome guest Neferteri Plessy, Founder and CEO of Single Moms Planet, a resource for connecting and celebrating single moms. Together, the ladies discuss the trials and triumphs of dating and finding love as a...

Welcome to the Love Series! Each week, we will feature a new guest and expert who will discuss the long and winding road that leads to love. In the Dating Hat, world renowned coach and speaker David Burrus joins co-hosts Melissa & Kerri to discuss the subject of dating. David offers do's and don'ts for single folks looking to find their happily every after. Resources:  Meet David Burrus Tips for s...

The relationship has high peaks and low valleys. The party is jumping, but people are starting to look nervous. The job is easy to perform, but stagnant. The circumstances vary, but they all beg the same question: When is the right time to leave? In this episode, co-hosts Melissa & Kerri explore this question and offer tips to know when you need to leave and how to leave when staying feels much ea...

Tupperware, sex toys, jewelry, spa products. Chances are you have learned about and perused these and other types of items in someone's living room from an enthusiastic someone who is an expert in how these items can change your life. Perhaps you've avoided such invites because you thought the companies selling these items were kind of sketchy. Well, we were not satisfied with guessing about the i...

There are many tangible things that scare us - natural disasters, wild animals, violence. But, few things terrify us more than making ourselves vulnerable to others. Yet, the ability to be vulnerable and open ourselves up to others completely is arguably the single most important thing we need to do to truly and fully connect to others. Melissa and Kerri both get vulnerable in this episode as they...

Are you waiting to exhale? Feeling frazzled and overwhelmed? Clear on how to meet everyone else's needs, but don't even know what yours are? If yes, it may be time for some desperately needed self-care. In this episode of The Hats Podcast, co-hosts Melissa and Kerri welcome self-care expert Dr. Zoe Shaw. She has written a soon-to-be published book on how to engage in self-care daily and to think e...

Women have plenty of smart, funny, interesting, important and necessary things to say. But, study after study has shown - and this year's Vice Presidential debate highlighted - the fact that when women are speaking our words are interrupted and our voices are silenced. It's time to end that. In this episode, co-hosts Melissa and Kerri take on all the folks (let's be honest: MEN!) who feel that it...

Gifts come in many forms - wrapped in beautiful paper, as an email containing a gift card, in a box delivered to your door. But, in this episode, co-hosts Melissa and Kerri talk about those gifts that come from within. Listen in as they discuss the personal gift hat - something unique we all have inside of us to share with and make an impact on the world. Joining Melissa and Kerri is author, fitne...

Gifts come in many forms - wrapped in beautiful paper, as an email containing a gift card, in a box delivered to your door. But, in this episode, co-hosts Melissa and Kerri talk about those gifts that come from within. Listen in as they discuss the personal gift hat - something unique we all have inside of us to share with and make an impact on the world. Joining Melissa and Kerri is author, fitne...

What it means to be an adventurer has changed dramatically  through the centuries and within this past year. In whatever time and place you may find yourself, there is adventure to be found everywhere - even in your own backyard. If you've been suppressing your adventurous spirit or just looking for new ways to explore, listen in to this episode for ideas and tips on how to find adventure anywhere...

Parents age. Children have accidents. Close friends become ill. These, and many other circumstances, can place you into the role of a caregiver - short or long term. In this episode of The Hats Podcast, co-hosts Melissa and Kerri welcome expert Angela Mozelle, who walks them through the role of a caregiver, processing feelings around being a caregiver, and how to select the right caregiver for you...

"It's the most wonderful time of the year!" At least that's what the crooners say about the winter holiday season. But, what if: it's just not. What if you don't feel like celebrating? What if you don't want to gather with family, do fireworks, do the egg hunt, find the "perfect" romantic gift, pick out a cool costume or do whatever the current or upcoming holiday requires (because isn't there ano...

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superwoman! Well, that's not exactly what we mean by Superwoman in this episode. But, we do mean someone who seems to be able to do it all without breaking a sweat and looking fabulous while doing so. While we all occasionally channel our inner hero or heroine, sometimes the "Super" prefix can carry with it a tremendous amount of stress and feelings of being overwhe...