Welcome to another episode of Heart & Hustle!Follow us for more (and let us know you found us from the podcast)!!Tati: • IG - @tationathomas• TikTok - @tati_thomasTravis:• IG - @timefortravis• TikTok - @thejuicebeloose🔑 Key Takeaways For Listeners:✅ Adopt the mindset: Life is always working for you, even in obstacles.✅ Notice the small stuff: Daily habits reflect your bigger patterns.✅ Take the extra 10 seconds: Build systems that prevent chaos and stress.✅ Choose joy over suffering: Say no to tasks and commitments that drain you.✅ Respect energy: What you put into the world is what you attract back.✅ Anchor in quotes: Use mantras and sayings as reminders of your standards.✅ Allow evolution: People (including you) change; honor growth instead of resisting it.✅ Hold higher standards: Your rules define your results, relationships, and freedom.Living by Standards, Not Excuses! In episode 4 of Heart and Hustle, we dive into the personal life rules that guide our decisions, energy, and growth. These “rules” aren’t rigid routines, they’re standards that act like filters for everything from relationships to business. By choosing to live by principles rather than excuses, we create consistency, clarity, and a sense of freedom that many people lack.• Rule 1: Life Works for MeThe first rule is simple but powerful: life works for me - always. Obstacles aren’t setbacks; they’re setups. From the “burnt toast theory” (where small delays may protect you from larger problems) to daily frustrations like traffic, we reframe challenges as tools for growth. This mindset shift allows us to let go of unnecessary anger and find hidden benefits in situations that would derail most people.• Rule 2: How You Do One Thing Is How You Do EverythingEvery action reflects bigger patterns. Whether it’s parking correctly, putting away a grocery cart, or holding the door for someone, small habits reveal character. We explain how daily behaviors compound into energy, magnetism, and opportunities. Choosing to act with care and intention, even in minor tasks, sets the tone for business, relationships, and self-respect.• Rule 3: Take the Extra 10 SecondsA long-standing personal mantra, “take the extra 10 seconds,” reinforces the value of systems and habits. Putting keys in the same place, restocking supplies immediately, or finishing small tasks on the spot prevents chaos and frustration later. In business, this principle translates into building repeatable systems that save time, reduce stress, and free up energy for growth.• Rule 4: I Did Not Come to This Life to SufferAnother cornerstone belief is choosing joy. We refuse to pour energy into activities that drain us or don’t align with our values. Cooking for hours, planning weddings, or saying yes to obligations that feel heavy are all filtered through this rule. Instead, we prioritize what brings fulfillment - family time, business building, and experiences that align with our goals.• Rule 5: Anchor Yourself in Quotes and MantrasFrom “never miss someone who knows how to find you” to “you won’t find the same person twice,” we highlights how powerful quotes can become guiding standards. These phrases remind us to honor growth, accept change in ourselves and others, and nurture friendships built on mutual respect.• Why It MattersLiving by clear life rules allows us to navigate challenges with resilience, strengthen our relationship, and continually evolve. Rather than drifting with circumstances, they consciously choose how to show up - resulting in a life of greater freedom, joy, and impact.

Episode 3: Welcome to another episode of Heart & Hustle!Follow us for more (and let us know you found us from the podcast)!!Tati: • IG - @tationathomas• TikTok - @tati_thomasTravis:• IG - @timefortravis• TikTok - @thejuicebeloose🔑 Key Takeaways for Listeners:✅ Family first: true freedom is the ability to step back and be present.✅ Generosity fuels growth: giving time or money creates motivation and abundance.✅ Mindset matters: wealth is a tool for good in the hands of good people.✅ Honor your wiring: some thrive in chaos, others need structure—both are valid.✅ Progress over perfection: messy action beats polished hesitation.✅ Set your standards: life rules define what you create and attract.Balancing Family, Money Mindset, and Business Growth• Choosing Family FirstIn this episode, we share why we paused business to focus on summer with our daughter before first grade. Recognizing that kindergarten is often the “last year kids feel little,” we chose presence over hustle. This decision highlights a powerful truth for entrepreneurs: freedom means being able to step away when it matters most.• Getting Back Into the GrooveTransitioning back into business after time off can feel daunting. Travis explains that giving through donations and philanthropy reignites his motivation. Helping others fills his cup and inspires him to earn more so he can give more. Tati, on the other hand, needs intentional structure. Networking events, coaching calls, and daily routines help her shift back into creation mode.• Rewiring Money BeliefsTati opens up about overcoming money blocks rooted in childhood beliefs that “rich people are bad.” Through mentors like Chris Harder, she reframed wealth as a tool for good: when good people make great money, they do great things. This mindset shift now fuels her ability to earn, give, and lead without guilt.• Different Paths to MotivationWe reveal our strengths! Travis has mastered what he calls the “art of not caring” - he can focus and produce regardless of environment. Tati thrives on external energy and needs aligned surroundings to reach her best. Our contrast illustrates an important reminder: there’s no one right way to succeed.• Routines, Challenges, and Progress Over PerfectionFor Tati, routines like listening to mindset podcasts, journaling, and gratitude practices keep her grounded. She also leans on short challenges, like her 30-day no alcohol sprint that turned into two and a half years sober, to build habits that stick. Together, we reflect on lessons from Alex Hormozi’s book launch, which proved that progress matters more than perfection.• Life Rules for Intentional LivingThe episode closes with Tati’s growing list of “life rules” & personal standards that shape decisions and outcomes. One key rule: perfection isn’t required. By living through intentional standards, her actions align with her values, creating both freedom and impact.

Episode 2! Welcome to another episode Heart & Hustle!

Welcome to another episode of Heart & Hustle!Follow us for more (and let us know you found us from the podcast)!!

Tati:

• IG - @tationathomas

• TikTok - @tati_thomas

Travis:

• IG - @timefortravis

• TikTok - @thejuicebeloose

Today we talk about how Travis got into the card business, grew the business to 7 figures for multiple consecutive years, then leaving the profitable business that kept us trapped.

This is a huge part of our journey.

Here is how and why we made that very intentional pivot from a business that trapped our lifestyle to making decisions that gave us more freedom.

Welcome to episode number ONE of Heart & Hustle!Follow us for more (and let us know you found us from YouTube)!!Tati: • IG - @tationathomas• TikTok - @tati_thomasTravis:• IG - @timefortravis• TikTok - @thejuicebeloose🔑 Key Takeaways for Listeners:✅ Embrace your uniqueness: Multi-passionate identities and humor-filled personalities both add value.✅ Validation isn’t required: Laugh at your own jokes, follow your own vision, and stay confident without outside approval.✅ Opposites can thrive together: Creativity and structure balance each other when respected instead of resisted.✅ Safety in relationships matters: A strong dynamic comes from trust, humor, and not nagging over small differences.✅ Intent is everything: Focus on your partner’s true intentions rather than tone or delivery.✅ Shared values create longevity: Teamwork, honesty, and commitment lay the foundation for a thriving partnership.✅ Independent strengths fuel collective growth: Who you are individually strengthens the love and business you build together.✅ Celebrate patterns: The same traits that make you laugh can also drive business solutions and family dynamics.Introducing the TNT (Tati & Travis) Dynamic:In this lively pilot episode of the Heart & Hustle Podcast, hosts Travis and Tati pull back the curtain on our unique relationship and dynamic. After years of talking about it, we finally decided to hit record and share the conversations, laughter, and behind-the-scenes decisions that shape our life together. Our mission isn’t to brag about love, but to showcase how two polar-opposite personalities can align, balance, and thrive in business, family, and personal growth.• Humor Meets Drive: Travis describes himself as someone who has always been able to spark joy and laughter, regardless of the situation. He’s the person who can lighten the mood with humor, even when no one else laughs — because he finds validation within himself. This childlike humor coexists with his serious, solution-driven side, making him the go-to for getting things done. His balance of fun and responsibility has been a defining trait throughout every stage of his life.Tati, on the other hand, identifies as a multi-passionate trailblazer. From her early years leading sports teams and organizations to her adult life as a self-led entrepreneur, she has always thrived in leadership roles. She embraces transformation and reinvention, carrying what she calls “main character energy” into every room she enters. Her presence commands attention, and her drive to achieve and move the needle forward is evident in everything she pursues.• Opposite Brains, Shared Vision:One of the core themes of this episode is how different our brains operate, and why that works so well. Tati is the visionary and creative spark, while Travis is the structured, solution-oriented executor. Instead of clashing, they embrace their differences and allow each other to fill in the gaps. Something as small as watering plants becomes an example: Tati loves the aesthetic, Travis ensures they thrive with practical solutions.This acceptance creates a safe space in our relationship where humor replaces nagging and intent outweighs tone. Even small frustrations are met with laughter or perspective instead of conflict. We emphasizes that our success is rooted in always assuming positive intent, both in our relationship and in interactions with others.Why Our Dynamic Matters: The TNT duo makes it clear this podcast isn’t about offering generic relationship advice. It’s about exploring how independent strengths combine to create a powerful dynamic that elevates not only love but also business, parenting, and personal growth. Our goal is to give listeners a real glimpse into how we thrive through challenges, evolved together for nearly a decade, and built a life fueled by humor, vision, and shared perseverance. Stay tuned for Episode 2 - where it starts to ramp up!