The Hats Podcast

Hosting for the holidays will be totally different this year. But, we imagine everyone will strive to adapt their holiday celebrations to address safety concerns around the pandemic, while maintaining some traditional elements as well. Our events may be smaller and outdoors; but, some of us will still wear a hostess hat. In this episode, Melissa and Kerri share tips to on how to wear this hat whet...

Yelling, hitting, betraying and hurting. These are the types of behaviors we see manifested when someone is angry. It seems so obvious - he's angry and that's why he's doing those things. So, why talk about it? As it turns out, anger, its reality and its manifestations, are often misunderstood. This includes the anger ascribed to Melissa and Kerri as Black women. So, we decided: let's talk about w...

This morning you woke up feeling a certain kind of way. Happy that you got enough sleep; frustrated that your slumber was interrupted. Excited about a new opportunity that's coming your way; frightened at the prospect of trying something new. In this episode, Melissa and Kerri discuss that while juggling the ups and down of emotions and life circumstances that are occurring, let gratitude find its...

You think you are; but, are you really? We present ourselves to the world according to the various hats that we wear. But, sometimes we feel as though we are presenting a fraudulent picture. We feel as though we are lying to ourselves and others about who we are and what we can do. If you've ever felt like an impostor in your own life, this episode featuring expert guest Stevon Lewis, LMFT will he...

Our opinions about how others should live their lives, or how we should be living our own lives differently often color the way we view the world. In other words, we often judge people for their decisions and behavior. Exercising good judgment is a key component to living a healthy life. But, judging others or yourself harshly because you believe poor judgment is being exercised can damage relatio...

Parenting your unique child comes with no guidebook or instructions. Yet, fewer jobs will be more challenging. Or, in our world - fewer hats are more difficult to wear. When your parenting approach is riddled with shame, and all of its manifestations, wearing the parenting hat will be doubly challenging for you, and being parented by you can be painful and damaging. If you have ever struggled to s...

Wanderlust ... anybody suffering from it these days? We sure are! We miss the chance to hop on a plane and head off to places far and unknown to zone out and enjoy some downtime. But, if there is one thing we believe, it's that the health and social pandemics that have seized our society will pass. And, there will come another day when we can pack our bags and explore new places. When we do, we ma...

You have an idea. You've built the prototype. You've perfected the service. You've selected the location. You have a name. What you don't have, is customers. You've come to the right place! In this episode, Melissa and Kerri welcome marketing expert Melanie Bullock to the show! With almost two decades of experience in marketing, serving some of the biggest companies and newest brands, Melanie prov...

Forgive and forget. This is a practice we strive to integrate into relationships with loved ones, professional colleagues and others generally in society. Sometimes we need to focus on forgiving ourselves. Having a forgiving mindset is proven to be mentally and physically beneficial. But, forgiving can be hard. Forgetting can be even harder. Listen in as Melissa and Kerri share deeply personal sto...

In the middle of a pandemic where everything is virtual, why on earth are we talking about fashion? Two very good reasons. First, fashion always matters. Whether your fashion has evolved into a pajamas-sweats-pajamas-repeat rotation, or you wear a dress and heels for your webcasts, you are still a part of the fashion universe. Second, we are THRILLED and PRIVILEGED to welcome as our first podcast...

Many of us strive for success and achievement in all that we do. This is a trait that leads many of us to enjoy successful careers, fulfilling relationships and generally happy lives. In too strong of a dose, however, the internal drive for success can go too far and bubble over into perfectionism, which can counteract our efforts to achieve. Listen in to this episode where Melissa and Kerri share...

Welcome back to The Hats Podcast! We have been working busily to bring you an incredible Season 2 filled with tips and guests and new ways to connect with us. Listen in to find out what we have in store!!

THANK YOU Hatters for downloading The Hats Podcast 1000+ times! Thank you for supporting us through 20 episodes! Thank you for all of the positive feedback! Thank you for sharing the podcast with others! In this episode, co-hosts Melissa and Kerri celebrate podcast milestones, talk in detail about the journey to publishing The Hats, their favorite episodes and offer a SNEAK PEEK into Season 2 and...

Our unique outlook on the world is ours and ours alone. In this episode, Melissa and Kerri discuss what it means to control the lens through which your outlook is tinted. In other words - do you walk through the world wearing rose colored glasses, or is your outlook stripped of filters and colored only with stark reality? The co-hosts discover that though they share many similarities, their outloo...

If you wear many hats like co-hosts Melissa and Kerri, chances are you are juggling many different tasks, objectives, and to do lists all at the same time. Life can quickly get overwhelming. In those moments when you feel most overwhelmed, it can be helpful to reset by reflecting on what exactly it is you are trying to accomplish in the various arenas where you wear a hat. A part of this reflectio...

Money talks! Put your money where you mouth is! Time is money! So many phrases (surely there are others!), and they essentially boil down to one thing: your money has power. In this episode, Melissa and Kerri talk about how to use money to make powerful statements to those around you - local businesses, national actors and global companies. Tune in for tips on how to wear your consumer hat in a wa...

You choreograph a dance ensemble. You draw an artful masterpiece. You craft a moving poem. Or, maybe you feel like you don't have a single creative bone in your body! Melissa oozes creative juices. Kerri questions whether there is a creator within. The truth is - we all can find ways to create, whether the method be traditional or off the beaten path. Listen in as Melissa and Kerri share their exp...

Raise a fist. Shout a chant. Donate dollars. Paint a work of art. There are many (infinite?) ways that you can protest, that is sound your voice against the status quo. If you find yourself wanting to let someone, something, some institution or anything at all know that you do not approve of their behaviors or words, this is a can't miss episode! Here, Melissa and Kerri share how to wear one of yo...

Raise a fist. Shout a chant. Donate dollars. Paint a work of art. There are many (infinite?) ways that you can protest, that is sound your voice against the status quo. If you find yourself wanting to let someone, something, some institution or anything at all know that you do not approve of their behaviors or words, this is a can't miss episode! Here, Melissa and Kerri share how to wear one of yo...

Raise a fist. Shout a chant. Donate dollars. Paint a work of art. There are many (infinite?) ways that you can protest, that is sound your voice against the status quo. If you find yourself wanting to let someone, something, some institution or anything at all know that you do not approve of their behaviors or words, this is a can't miss episode! Here, Melissa and Kerri share how to wear one of yo...

He said. She said. They said. The children said. You said. There are many sides to every story, and just as many sides to arguments and disagreements. But, a middle ground often must be found to preserve relationships with family, friends and business associates. In this episode of The Hats, Melissa and Kerri offer tips you can use to mediate disputes between others, and disputes in which you find...

It can be hard to find the words or actions to express how you feel when grieving, or know how to support a friend or loved one when they are grieving. In this episode, Melissa and Kerri tackle the painful subject of grief, and offer advice and tips on what to do (and not do) when you or someone you know experiences a loss.  Resources: Find a therapist Find an online support group Find a book abou...

The beauty, the burden. The triumphs, the traumas. The serenity, the subjugation. The love, the loss. There are not enough word pairs to describe what it means to wear the hat of being a black woman. This is a hat we wear with honor and pride; but, which carries with it so much pain, struggle and strife. Listen in as Melissa and Kerri get as personal as they have ever been, unleashing a torrent of...

So, what's for dinner? This very simple question does not always have a simple answer. It can be tough for the person in your house who is responsible for feeding the household to come up with fresh ideas for yummy food, and even more taxing to find time to grocery shop, food prep and cook. If that's you, listen in as co-hosts Melissa and Kerri share their tips on how to wear the chef hat! For add...

It's that time of year again ... spring going into beach season! Or, fall going into holiday dress season. Or, winter going into Valentine's season. All year 'round, many of us are trying to find the motivation to get more fit. In this episode about the athlete hat, Melissa & Kerri discuss wearing their athlete hats to help them get in shape. Yes, the athlete hat gets lopsided; and, maybe a little...