The Heart & Hustle Podcast

Ever dreamt of breaking into the luxury wedding market but felt like it's an exclusive club with no map? This week, Evie and Lindsey are joined by Manda Worthington, luxury wedding planner and designer, who's pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to get booked at the top tier — and keep those dream clients coming back for more. Manda doesn't just plan weddings, she crafts unforgettable,...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Heart and Hustle Podcast, your favorite besties get raw and real about one of the most sensitive topics a friend can face: supporting someone through a miscarriage. Whether you've been there yourself or simply want to show up well for a friend who's hurting, we're giving you the no-BS guide to being the kind of friend who truly cares — from what...

Ever wondered what happens when a high school teacher swaps textbooks for a camera and turns weddings into cinematic art? This week on the Heart and Hustle Podcast, Lindsey and Evie sit down with filmmaker, photographer, YouTuber, and all-around creative powerhouse Eric Floberg. Get ready to dive deep into storytelling, sustainability, and diversification as Eric opens up about why he calls them w...

  Today on the Heart and Hustle Podcast Evie and Lindsey react to your unpopular business opinions and hot takes from the Heart and Hustle group DM on Instagram, sharing their honest opinions and insights. They comment on work ethic, posting sneak peeks on socials before the clients have had a chance to see them first, "true to color" editing, addressing yourself as "we" on everything when you are...

Today on the Heart and Hustle Podcast we are diving into the currently trending debate on documentary and editorial based posing and photography. They dissect what each style really means, the difference between the two, and when certain instances call for one or the other. Evie and Lindsey talk about times where you may find yourself unconsciously prompting certain moments during a shoot, they de...

 Today on the Heart and Hustle Podcast Evie and Lindsey are sitting down and chatting with Gary Thomas, a bestselling author and international speaker whose ministry brings people closer to Christ, their spouses, and others. Evie and Lindsey dive right in by asking Gary to elaborate on a central theme of his book, "Sacred Marriage": "What if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make...

 Today on the Heart and Hustle Podcast we are continuing the conversation from last week with part 2 of Evie's pregnancy journey. Evie dives right back into the heartfelt story of her pregnancy while visiting some of the scripture and sermons that kept her mind and heart in the right place as she found out she was pregnant until where she is today. She talks about what God was ministering to her d...

 Today on the Heart and Hustle Podcast we are sitting down and digging into Evie's pregnancy journey. Evie shares the intimate details of her path to motherhood, how she navigated multiple losses, and the significant role that faith played throughout her story. She pulls back the curtain on her search for answers after experiencing her miscarriages, how God gave her the grace and hope to stay resi...

 On this week's episode of the Heart and Hustle Podcast we are sitting down and chatting with the amazing Hannah Brown! We dive into her transition from a reality star on the Bachelor/Bachelorette into a romance author and how she dealt with the sudden thrust into the spotlight. We ask about her writing process, what it was like working with a co-author, and if any of her past relationships, (espe...

  Today on the Heart and Hustle Podcast we are joined by Michelle Villalobos of Sandra Michelle Artistry to talk about all of the drama surrounding a recent reel of ours and its impact on the HMUA industry. We ask Michelle to give us her initial thoughts upon seeing the reel before we fully dive into her process on wedding day. Michelle shares with us how she sets expectations with clients, her pe...

  Today on the Heart and Hustle Podcast we are joined by our good friends and incredible entrepreneurs, Jon and Valentina Garcia! Jon and Val currently own and operate a content and podcast studio out of Miami, Florida called Cieloh Studio, as well as their media company Inovativ Media, and other amazing business ventures too. (Val is also a Heart team member who handles our social media and so mu...

 On this week's episode of the Heart and Hustle Podcast we are sitting down and sharing our favorite memories of each other over our 10 year friendship! We talk about Lindsey finding out she was pregnant during a video shoot with our friend Brady Clayton, Evie thinking iPhones are fully waterproof, Lindsey having a true "wicked witch of the west" laugh that is out of this world, and so much more!...

Today on the Heart and Hustle Podcast we are once again joined by our friend, Paige Griffith. Paige is the owner and lead attorney behind the online legal education platform and contract shop: "The Legal Paige". She is here today answering questions that our listeners asked in order to get a better understanding on certain legal issues pertaining to their businesses and contracts. We talk about th...

 Today on the Heart and Hustle Podcast we are talking about how to curate your Instagram feed as a photographer. First we look at some principles to keep in mind while curating your feed such as minimal vs busy shots, focal length, a variety of photo subjects, and more. We then take an up-close look at a feed together to really dive into the curation process, so if you are an audio only listener t...

  On this week's episode of the Heart and Hustle Podcast we are sitting down with Phylicia Masonheimer. Phylicia is an incredible author, speaker, and founder of "Every Woman a Theologian". We dive into the concept of "Hustle vs Holiness", how to redefine productivity in light of the gospel, and how you can ground your identity in who God says you are. Phylicia shares how we can approach our work...

  Today on the Heart and Hustle Podcast Evie and Lindsey are diving into their personal rebrands and spilling all of the tea on the gritty details. Their conversation covered the timing of their rebrand, specifically the discrepancy between their existing brand visuals and their target ideal client. They also discussed how their ideal client profile had changed over the years, mirroring their own...

  This week on the Heart and Hustle Podcast, we are sitting down with an incredible mother, best selling author, and our good friend, Jordan Dooley. Jordan shares her journey with reproductive health, dealing with recurrent losses, and how she went about seeking answers after her experiences. She talks about some of the steps you can take to find answers and solutions when trying to prevent any lo...

 On this week's episode of the Heart and Hustle Podcast we are here to talk to you about our approach to the photography timeline on wedding day. We dive into how we communicate with our clients, non-negotiable requirements (minimum portrait time, meal breaks, etc), and our recommended time allotments for various segments throughout the day. Sometimes the timeline goes "off-track", don't worry, we...

 Today on the Heart and Hustle Podcast Evie and Lindsey are sitting down and chatting with Grace Torres. Grace Torres is a destination wedding photographer and business educator based on the East Coast, traveling worldwide to capture thoughtfully designed, emotionally rich celebrations. Known for her signature style that blends an editorial approach and documentary storytelling, Grace delivers tim...

 On this week's episode of the Heart and Hustle Podcast we are sitting down with Ryan and Heidi of Forged in the North. Ryan and Heidi dive into how they turned their overlapping skills with photography and cinematography into multiple businesses, and how they effectively lead the team that they have currently built. We ask them about the timing that came into play when they decided to expand thei...

  On this week's episode of the Heart and Hustle Podcast we are sitting down and diving into how to work with second shooters as the lead photographer. We covered how you can BE a good second shooter in episode 285, (link below), but today we are flipping it around and looking at second shooting from a leadership role! Throughout our conversation today we talk about where you can find a good secon...

Today we are sitting down with John Felkins! John has been with Ramsey Solutions for 12 years and is currently the Executive Director of EntreLeadership Elite, Dave Ramsey's leadership coaching program for business owners. Throughout our chat John shares his expert advice and leadership insights to break down the 5 stages of business which he uses to help thousands of leaders grow personally, lead...

  Today we are chatting all about passive income and why it may not be all that you have been led to believe it is. We talk about the two types of entrepreneurs that may be interested in starting a passive income flow, how it is not so "passive" to set up, and what some good alternatives are for those who are interested in making money outside of their primary business. You have been lied to about...

  On this week's episode of the Heart and Hustle Podcast we have the joy of sitting down with Alex McCrary and Jamie Tobin to talk all about building systems that work for both business and family life. We ask them about approaching destination elopement photography and traditional wedding photography differently while both raising a family, and what were some of the systems that they put in place...

Today we are sitting down and diving into your questions again for another fun and informative Q&A session! We talk about boundaries for friends expecting a discount for your services, pre-planning IG posts, how to get started hosting workshops, and so much more! Join in on the conversation with us on this week's episode of the Heart and Hustle Podcast! --------------------------------- Overcome B...