With Hat and Cattle
With Hat and Cattle is built on stories that are earned, not borrowed. We sit down with people who’ve put in the miles, learned the hard lessons, and kept showing up when it would’ve been easier to quit. This is a place for straight talk and quiet wisdom. You know, qualities that many Texans hold dear.
These are stories meant to be listened to slow, turned over, and carried with you. Because when you hear from people who truly walk the walk, you don’t just feel inspired. You leave better for it.
Episodes
31 episodes
Networking for Introverts, Mastery, and Real Connection — Ely Delaney (Part 1)
Can introverts actually be great at networking? Marketing strategist Ely Delaney says yes and proves it. In Part 1 of this conversation, Ely joins Dani Raschel Chou to unpack how to build real business relationships without faking extroversion,...
Amir Habib: Why Trust, Not Technology, Decides If AI Works
Amir Habib is a digital transformation and AI strategy executive with 25+ years of experience leading service delivery for some of the world's largest enterprise clients. In this conversation with host Dani Raschel Chou, Amir traces the entrepr...
The Joe Exotic Pardon, a CEO Turned Insurance Agent, and a 9-Year-Old's Wisdom
Eric “Big Juicy” Love led the campaign for Joe Exotic's presidential pardon. Colin Weatherwax walked away from a CEO title to sell insurance in a small Texas town. His 9-year-old daughter Kennedy might be the wisest person in the room. This epi...
He Rage Quit Into Tech; Now He's Explaining AI for the Rest of Us | Paul Byrne
Paul Byrne rage-quit a corporate job, built a tech company from scratch with an Italian degree, and wrote Adapt or Die: The Real AI Playbook -- a framework for people who didn't go to MIT but still need to understand what AI is actually doing.<...
The Contact Sport of Business: Mike Nurre on 35 Years of Showing Up
What does business development and relationship building look like when you've been doing it for 35 years in Dallas, Texas? Guest Mike Nurre knows. He's built a career, a community, and a reputation on one principle: give first, an...
Inside a Real Coaching Session: Purpose Factor, Enneagram Triggers & Hard Truths (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this unscripted live coaching session, Enneagram and Purpose Factor coach Darin K. Newbold takes host Dani Raschel Chou and her best friend Nicki Ketcham deeper than either of them planned to go. They unpack their Purpose Factor as...
We Put Ourselves on the Couch: A Live BoldGPS Session with Darin Newbold (Part 1)
What does a live executive coaching session actually look like? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Dani sits down with Enneagram coach Darin K. Newbold and best friend Nicki Ketcham for an unedited walkthrough of the BoldGPS framework:...
AI Can Write the Message, But It Can't Carry Your Reputation | Amir Khawaja on Leading Human in a Machine Age
AI can write the message, but it can’t carry your reputation. In an era where everyone is starting to sound polished, automated, and put-together, what actually separates the leaders people trust from the ones they don’t?In this e...
From Library Books to Legendary Parks: How One Man's Childhood Obsession Became a Career No One Saw Coming
What happens when you follow a passion so relentlessly that the world eventually has no choice but to make room for you?In this episode of With Hat and Cattle, Dani sits down with Jim Futrell: amusement park historian, 11-time a...
AI Isn't the Real Risk...Losing This Is (Panel Discussion)
Most AI conversations live inside a bubble, from LinkedIn feeds flooded with hype, tech conferences full of engineers, and billionaires deciding the future for the rest of us. This episode of With Hat and Cattle breaks that open. Ho...
How a Body Shop Built a Better Leader with Jeremy Lennox (Replay)
What does it take to go from sweeping shop floors to running your own company? In this replay of our very first episode, host Dani sits down with Jeremy Lennox, President of Harvey's Collision Centers, for an honest conversation about building ...
Lessons in Hiring and Humility with Heath Hilliard (Replay)
Some leadership lessons don’t come from textbooks. They come from moments that stick with you for years, sometimes decades.In this episode of With Hat and Cattle, we pulled a previous conversation from the archives that deserves a repeat...
Enneagram for Leadership & Life: Discover Your Type, Your Purpose & Your Patterns with Darin K. Newbold
What if the patterns shaping your leadership, relationships, and life decisions started long before you realized it?In this episode of With Hat and Cattle, Dani sits down with executive leadership coach and Certified Enneagram Coach Dari...
From Bull Riding to Executive Coaching: How CEOs Build Real Leadership Grit with Brandon Denmon
What does bull riding have to do with executive leadership? More than you think.In the very first episode under the With Hat and Cattle rebrand, Dani sits down with Brandon Denmon, former COO, endurance athlete, and newly appointed Vist...
Perpetual Students Win: Learning, Leading, and Leaving People Better with Amir Khawaja
What if the most effective leaders aren’t the loudest in the room, but the most committed to learning?In this episode of Suite Mornings, Dani sits down with Amir Khawaja, Senior Director, technology leader, and co-host of Black Belts and...
Using What’s in Front of You: Sarah Vander Neut on Starting a Fashion Brand Without Waiting
In this episode of Suite Mornings, we sit down with Sarah Vander Neut, founder of Vanderjacket, to talk about what it's like to start before you feel ready, and to create using only what’s available to you.Sarah shares how her fashion an...
Framing the Future: Jeffery Mercier’s Blueprint for a Purpose-Driven Life
In this powerful follow-up episode, host Dani Raschel Chou reconnects with Jeffery Mercier, who returns with major updates since his first appearance. Jeffery, a construction consultant, bodybuilder, and motivational speaker, has made huge stri...
Authenticity on the Court and in Life: How Dallas Cothrum Navigates High-Pressure Leadership
In this week’s episode, host Dani Raschel Chou sits down with Dr. Dallas Cothrum—CEO, former referee, and Dallas Morning News op/ed columnist—to explore what authentic leadership really looks like when pressure, people, and public opin...
Inked with Intention: How Sharon Flatte Built a Thriving Tattoo Studio Through Love and Vision
Dallas tattoo artist and studio owner/entrepreneur Sharon Flatte's story is as bold and beautiful as the art she creates, and if you've ever dreamed of turning passion into purpose, this episode is for you.Sharon opens up about building ...
Beyond the Finish Line: What Triathlon Teaches Us About Business and Life
Lucky number 13, published on October 13th, and it's a first--our first virtual interview!From knocking on the doors of diabetes and high cholesterol, to competing at the IRONMAN World Championships, Coach Hector Torres embodies what it ...
Why Presence Matters: Renard Henry on Executive Swagger and Mentorship for Career Growth
Executive Swagger. Presence. Purpose.In this episode of Suite Mornings, we sit down with Renard Henry, IT leader, co-host of the Black Belts & Boardrooms podcast, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, to explore what it really takes t...
Coaching the Coach: Inside the Mind of a Leader Who Builds Leaders with Dennis Howard
In this episode of Suite Mornings, we sit down with Dennis Howard, Vistage Chair and self-described professional question asker. With a career dedicated to empowering executives, Dennis brings a fresh perspective on leadership, imposter syndrom...
Small Wins, Big Impact: How You Can Use Intentional Living to Boost Wellness and Workplace Performance
In this episode of Suite Mornings, Lea Genders gets real about her personal wellness journey, and how she turned her professional strengths into powerful tools for lasting change. From navigating her own challenges to coaching others and expand...
Foundations First: How Tom Metcalfe Built a Lasting Career in Dallas Real Estate
What does it take to build a lasting career in commercial real estate? In this episode of Suite Mornings, host Dani Chou sits down with Tom Metcalfe, President of Metcalfe Commercial Realty, to explore the foundations of his 30+ year journey th...
It’s Time to Talk About Your Future: Advisor Vivian Ong on Financial Wellness
If financial planning has ever felt overwhelming, this episode is your reset button.In this conversation, Dani sits down with financial advisor Vivian Ong to break down the basics of building wealth with intention. No jargon, no judgment...
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