The Hats Podcast

The Hats Podcast Welcome to The Hats Podcast, where personal stories and practical tips help you find HARMONY in the MANY HATS you where daily. We tips our hats to you! đź‘‘

09/17/2026

Sometimes a side hustle begins with one simple question: What am I good at that I don’t get to explore in my day job?

For Kim Prepetit, starting a business created space to express her creativity, enjoy work she genuinely loved, and build an additional source of income.

Your passion or talent may hold more potential than you realize.

🎧 Listen to The Side Hustle Hat with Kim Prepetit on The Hats Podcast.

09/16/2026

Can you build a profitable side hustle without leaving your nine-to-five?

In Episode 216 of The Hats Podcast, Melissa Dumaz and Kerri Harper-Howie welcome entrepreneur Kim Prepetit for an insightful conversation about wearing The Side Hustle Hat.

Kim shares how she balances her career, family, and growing business, On the Wall LA. She also offers practical advice on pricing for profit, tracking expenses, understanding your market, protecting your nine-to-five, and asking for help when the business grows.

Your side hustle does not have to become your full-time job to be meaningful or profitable. With passion, preparation, and a clear understanding of your numbers, it can become a creative outlet and an additional source of income.

🎧 Listen to The Side Hustle Hat with Kim Prepetit, available now on The Hats Podcast.

09/14/2026

Consistency matters, especially in franchising and employment. But every person and situation comes with a different set of circumstances.

In Episode 215, The Hiring Hat, Melissa and Kerri discuss why leaders must consider the full context, meet people where they are, and make the right decision for the situation in front of them.

🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode of The Hats Podcast.

09/11/2026

The way a candidate talks about their experience can tell you more than the words written on their résumé.

In Episode 215, The Hiring Hat, Melissa and Kerri discuss how deeper questions, subtle behaviors, and genuine connection can help employers determine whether someone is truly the right fit.

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09/10/2026

What does it take to hire the right people and build a team you can truly trust?

In Episode 215 of The Hats Podcast, we’re putting on The Hiring Hat for a conversation about one of the biggest steps in growing a business: bringing other people into what you’ve built.

We talk about what to look for beyond a résumé, how to evaluate whether someone fits the role and company culture, and why curiosity can tell you so much about a candidate.

If you’re preparing to make your first hire or looking for a better way to grow your team, this episode will help you approach the process with greater clarity and confidence.

🎧 Watch or listen to Episode 215, The Hiring Hat, because you may wear many hats, but you don’t have to wear them all.

A seat at the table comes with purpose, preparation, and responsibility.In this new episode of The Hats Podcast, Tamala ...
09/08/2026

A seat at the table comes with purpose, preparation, and responsibility.

In this new episode of The Hats Podcast, Tamala Lewis shares what it takes to serve on a board, use your voice, and bring your experience into every room you enter.

Listen to The Board of Directors Hat now!

09/08/2026

Boards need different experiences, skills, and perspectives. Your unique background could be exactly what an organization is missing.

Listen to The Board Service Hat with Tamala Lewis on The Hats Podcast to learn how to find the right opportunity and bring your value to the table.

09/04/2026

Serving on a board begins with passion, but it also requires time, preparation, and a clear understanding of what will be expected of you.

Before accepting a position, learn about the responsibilities, ask the right questions, and make sure you can fully honor the commitment.

Show up as yourself, share what you know, and let your work speak for you.

🎧 Listen to The Board Service Hat with Tamala Lewis on The Hats Podcast.

09/03/2026

Having diverse voices in the room matters, especially when an organization serves a specific community. Without the people from that community at the table, leaders may never fully understand their experiences, needs, or perspectives.

In this episode, Tamala Lewis shares why earning your seat requires showing up, demonstrating what you can contribute, and using your position to make room for others.

🎧 Listen to The Board Service Hat with Tamala Lewis on The Hats Podcast and discover how to find your seat, use your voice, and help others pull up a chair.

09/02/2026

What does it take to earn a seat at the table and make your voice count once you are there?

In this new episode of The Hats Podcast, Melissa Dumaz and Kerri Harper-Howie welcome Tamala Lewis, Senior Director of Community Affairs for AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park, for a powerful conversation about wearing The Board Service Hat.

Tamala shares what serving on a board truly requires, how to find opportunities that align with your values, and why you should never underestimate the experience you bring into the room.

She also introduces her “Four Ups” for leadership: stand up, speak up, show up, and pull someone up behind you.

If board service is part of your professional goals, this episode will help you understand how to get started, serve meaningfully, and open doors for others.

Listen to The Board Service Hat with Tamala Lewis, available now on your favorite podcast platform.

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