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The Hats Podcast

The Hats Podcast

Kerri & Melissa 210 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

The Hats Podcast is for anyone who wears many hats - mom, friend, business owner, athlete, sister, traveler, fashionista, doctor, etc. - and wants tips on how to balance their hats with style and grace! This show offers listeners personal stories from hosts Melissa Dumaz, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Kerri Harper-Howie, an attorney and business owner, as well as tips for how they balance the many hats they wear. Join Melissa and Kerri for a fun and funny few minutes and learn a little something along the way!

Episodes

212: The Audacity Hat
212: The Audacity Hat Aug 19, 2026 27:38 What could change in your life if you had the audacity to believe you belong in the room, ask for what you want, and go after the opportunities calling you? In this episode of The Hats Podcast, Melissa Dumaz and Kerri Harper-Howie put on The Audacity Hat for a candid conversation about what it means to show up unapologetically and believe in yourself enough to make boss moves. Melissa and Kerri re
211: The Negotiation Hat
211: The Negotiation Hat Aug 12, 2026 38:41 What if the biggest thing standing between you and your next opportunity isn't your qualifications but your willingness to ask? In this episode of The Hats Podcast, Melissa Dumaz and Kerri Harper-Howie put on The Negotiation Hat to explore one of the most valuable skills every leader, entrepreneur, and professional can develop. From negotiating salaries and business opportunities to advocating for
210: The Diversification Hat
210: The Diversification Hat Aug 5, 2026 42:17 What if the key to building a successful business isn't doing more of the same—but having the courage to grow in new directions? In this episode of The Hats Podcast, Melissa Dumaz and Kerri Harper-Howie put on The Diversification Hat and welcome entrepreneur Danielle Spangler for a conversation about expanding your opportunities while staying true to who you are. From building a boutique fitness s
209: The Succession Hat
209: The Succession Hat Jul 29, 2026 42:01 What happens to everything you've built when it's time for someone else to take the lead? In this episode of The Hats Podcast, Melissa Dumaz and Kerri Harper-Howie explore The Succession Hat and why succession planning is about far more than replacing a leader. It's about protecting your vision, preserving your values, and preparing the next generation for long-term success. Drawing from Kerri's e
208: The Leadership Hat
208: The Leadership Hat Jul 22, 2026 45:37 What makes a great leader? Is it the title, the authority, or something much deeper? In this episode of The Hats Podcast, Melissa Dumaz and Kerri Harper-Howie put on The Leadership Hat to explore what it truly means to lead with integrity, courage, and humanity. Whether you're managing a team, running a business, leading your family, or simply leading yourself, this conversation offers practical i
207: The Confidence Hat
207: The Confidence Hat Jul 15, 2026 43:21 Confidence is often mistaken for being grounded in having it all together from the beginning of time and all of the time. In reality, confidence is developed, built, grown and nurtured through experience, healing, preparation, and doing the work.  In "The Confidence Hat", co-hosts and typically very confident women, Melissa and Kerri, share honest stories about moments when their confidence was sh
206: The Fail Fast Hat with Dee Robinson
206: The Fail Fast Hat with Dee Robinson Jul 8, 2026 54:51 What if failure isn't something to fear but one of the greatest tools for growth? In this episode of The Hats Podcast, Melissa Dumaz and Kerri Harper-Howie welcome entrepreneur, author, and business leader Dee Robinson for a powerful conversation about wearing The Fail Fast Hat. With more than 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Dee shares why some of her greatest successes were built on the l
205: The Risk Taking Hat
205: The Risk Taking Hat Jul 1, 2026 42:43 What if the life you're dreaming about is waiting on the other side of one courageous decision? In this episode of The Hats Podcast, Melissa Dumaz and Kerri Harper-Howie put on The Risk Taking Hat and explore why every meaningful step forward in life, leadership, business, and relationships requires a willingness to take risks. From launching The Hats Podcast during the uncertainty of the pandemic
204: The Show Up Anyway Hat
204: The Show Up Anyway Hat Jun 24, 2026 27:47 What do you do when you simply don't feel like showing up? In this episode of The Hats Podcast, Melissa Dumaz and Kerri Harper-Howie tackle a reality that every ambitious woman, leader, parent, and professional eventually faces: the days when motivation is low, energy is depleted, and yet life still expects you to show up. As part of the Boss Bitch Season, Melissa and Kerri explore the difference
203: The Boss Moves Hat with Monique Earl
203: The Boss Moves Hat with Monique Earl Jun 17, 2026 44:36 What does it really take to make a boss move? In this episode of The Hats Podcast, Melissa Dumas and Kerri Harper-Howie sit down with powerhouse leader Monique Earl to explore what it means to make bold decisions, lead with confidence, and create impact without losing yourself in the process. With more than two decades of leadership experience across both the public and private sectors, Monique br
202: The Small Talk Hat
202: The Small Talk Hat Jun 10, 2026 25:02 Small talk. Argh, right?! Most of us do it. Many of us dislike it. Yet somehow, it remains one of the most important social skills we use in our personal and professional lives. Small talk is a bridge that helps people move from strangers to genuine connection. So, let's talk about small talk: how to make it easier and do it better.  Melissa shares why small talk can create anxiety for her as a th
201: The Lifelong Learner Hat
201: The Lifelong Learner Hat Jun 3, 2026 35:50 In this episode of The Hats Podcast, co-hosts Melissa Dumaz and Kerri Harper-Howie explore the Lifelong Learner Hat and why continuous growth is essential for anyone looking to level up personally and professionally. As part of the Boss Bitch Season, Melissa and Kerri discuss how lifelong learning extends far beyond classrooms, certifications, and formal education. It includes learning through lif

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