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It's happy hour with dogs, badass women, f-bombs, iced red wine, ADHD detours, questionable choices, and a whole lot of fun. The topics are random, the guests are awesome, and it's always a good time. Hosted by Kim Bode, creator of Big Deal Energy™, Skills Survival School, and founder of 8THIRTYFOUR, a communications and learning company (19 years young); Happy Hour Hustle is real, unfiltered, and you're probably gonna need a nap after (we suggest listening at .5x). Get uncomfortable with us, it's where life is interesting.

Dec 16, 2024

From Gen X to Gen Z, there has been a lot of conversation in recent years about how to best manage multigenerational workplaces. 

We brought in Jennifer Maxson, of Jennifer Maxson & Associates, to talk about strategies to approach different generations, the differences she's seen in her training, and what we all have in...


Dec 9, 2024

Rosalynn Carter famously said: "There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers."

That's what this episode is all about. 

We are currently facing a growing caregiver crisis - with...


Nov 20, 2024

We are excited to introduce you to our incredible graphic designer Hannah Cline - who makes all of our shit look good. 

Hannah and Maddie talk about agency life, how she comes up with designs, and the next big thing in the...


Nov 5, 2024

We are back this week with part two of our conversation with Jen VanSkiver of Special Olympics Michigan - this time, making the economic case for inclusion in the workforce and beyond.

 Jen, Kim and Maddie talk about some of the startling statistics behind the issue, how people with disabilities are currently treated as...


Oct 22, 2024

When it comes to inclusivity, it's so important we do more than just talking. That's why Kim and Maddie sat down with Jen VanSkiver of Special Olympics Michigan. The nonprofit is changing the game in inclusivity and empowering athletes far beyond sports. 

In part one of their conversation, Jen dives into her journey...