Hint of Hustle with Heather Sager
You probably don't need someone to tell you to work harder, you’re good at that. Really good.
But somewhere along the way, success started feeling like it was costing you something. Your relationships. Your health. That version of yourself you LIKE. You started wondering if there's a way to win in business without putting everything else on the back burner.
I'm Heather Sager, former corporate executive turned high performance coach specializing in communication. I've spent 23+ years on stages and inside thousands of businesses learning that the entrepreneurs who are truly crushing it are the ones who got really honest about redefining their success and built accordingly.
Each week we get into exactly that, business, marketing, personal growth… the 5 star reviews paint the picture: it’s like grabbing a drink with that ridiculously wise biz friend who has you laughing one minute, scribbling notes the next, and always leaves you fired up to take action.
Welcome to Hint of Hustle where ambitious leaders win at work and thrive in life. Let’s dive in!
Episodes
254 episodes
249. Trust “Recession” Hype & The Real Truth About Why Talking About Yourself Feels Awkward
Last week, we had a spicy convo about getting back to basics and doing the *real* work that moves the needle. And if you listened, you probably felt a little called out 😅.This week, we’re going a layer deeper because how you show up whil...
248. Newton’s Law & The Hustle Reframe We All Need Right Now
We’re BAAAACK! Whew, after an on again off again podcast return post maternity leave, I’m THRILLED to be back in your ear holes every TUESDAY. In this episode, I'm breaking down why I brought back the name Hint of ...
247. Why Trying Too Hard to Be Different is Hurting Your Business with Megan Yelaney
Okay friends, we are inching dangerously close to the New Year.And if you are anything like me, you’re probably sitting there with your fresh 2026 planner, feeling that creeping pressure to "reinvent" yourself. You might be thinking,
246. What I Wish More Experts Knew About Being A “Good Speaker”
You probably are a good speaker.You share helpful info.You care about serving.You’ve got stories, maybe even a little humor.But what does good actually mean? That people liked it? That you hit all your points? That someone...
245. Your Brain Called. It Wants Its Job Back
You already know AI is everywhere right now — but here’s what no one’s really saying:When business owners start outsourcing their thinking to AI, their actual ideas suffer.In this episode, I’m calling out the creative atrophy that...
244. Why I Don’t Cold Pitch (And How I Actually Book Stages)
“Heather, how in the world do I book more stages?!" It’s the #1 most asked question I get from you all. You see the advice everywhere—research, send a million cold pitches, fill out every speaker application you can find. B...
243. What’s Missing From Your Talk (And How to Fix It)
Ever feel like you’re dropping pure fire—sharing your best, most advanced stuff—and all you get back is…polite nods?Your audience tells you that you’re brilliant, they loved your talk and that your stuff is amazing…but then they don’t ac...
242. Why I’m Ditching the Perfect Plan [Spring Refresh Series]
Final Episode of the Spring Refresh Series After a little break from the podcast (because life + business, you know how it goes), I’m back— and bringing you a personal reflection and an honest convo to wrap up the Spring Re...
241. What If Stress Is Driving Your Business Decisions? With Rebecca Vigelius [Refresh Series]
Episode 4 of the Spring Refresh SeriesYou already know when it’s time to make a change. But what if the way you’re deciding is the real problem?In this episode of The Ramble Refinery, I’m joined by my client and ...
240. How Kristina Bleiler Broke Her Own Rule and Started Teaching DIY Design [Refresh Series]
Episode 3 of the Spring Refresh SeriesWhat if refreshing your business isn’t about changing everything — but simply making room for more of what you’re being called to do?In this episode of The Ramble Refinery, I...
239. When It’s Time to Pivot: A Real Talk with Ellen Yin [Spring Refresh Series]
Episode 2 of the Spring Refresh SeriesThis week's episode of The Ramble Refinery is your permission slip to pivot boldly and follow your curiosity.I pulled one of my fave throwback interviews with the brilliant E...
238. Before You Burn It All Down [Spring Refresh Series]
Episode 1 of the Spring Refresh SeriesEver feel like blowing up your entire business? Same.But before you start rewriting your offers, scrapping your website, or launching into a full rebrand, this episode is your gut check.
237. Want More Speaking Gigs? Rethink Your Approach
If you’ve been googling “where to find speaking gigs” trying to land more opportunities by pitching every event you come across, it’s probably feeling...exhausting. And if you’re still hoping there’s a magical list that’ll land you a do...
236. You Crushed the Talk... So Why Do You Feel Like Crap?
Ever given a talk, walked off the stage, felt the rush of "HECK YES I nailed that!"—and then bam, hours later, you’re deep in the land of second-guessing and spiraling, you start replaying everything that went wrong? In this episo...
235. What Does "Go-To" Really Mean (And How Do You Become It?)
Being the "go-to" isn’t about being the best at what you do. It’s about being the one people recommend and reach out to without hesitation.In this episode of The Ramble Refinery, I’m breaking down the real differ...
234. Radical Responsibility & Speaking Like a Thought Leader
Your audience doesn’t need more tips, templates, or content. If information were enough, they’d already have what they want.What they actually need is leadership—and that starts with how you show up.In this episode of The Ramb...
233. Sounding Like 'You' on Stage Starts with Ditching This One Habit
There’s this weird thing that happens when smart, articulate business owners get asked to speak:They start sounding… weird.They say stuff like, “What if I told you…”They parrot lines from mentors they admire.They ...
232. Welcome to the Ramble Refinery 🎉
Welcome to The Ramble Refinery! After a year-long hiatus, the podcast is back—but with a whole new vibe. In this kickoff episode, I’m sharing the messy, real story behind the rebrand, why I almost launc...
231. Hustle vs Busyness: How I Work Without the Grind
Ok real talk— I almost didn't hit publish on this episode. After I finished recording I had serious “wait— I can’t publish that trainwreck of a ramble” thoughts.But lately, I’ve been craving far more rambles and far less polish....
230. 5 Strategies for Tailoring Your Talk for Different Audiences
Ever wondered how to tailor your message when you have multiple audiences? Or how to change up what you talk about for different groups? In today's episode, I've got the answers you've been searching for. Get ready to level up your speaki...
229. The Truth About Extemporaneous Speaking
I’m typically a plain spoken word kinda gal, but today we’re getting fancy. The word? Extemporaneous. The meaning? Spoken or done without preparation. Said another way — speaking “off the cuff”.As someone who makes money teaching ...
228. My G.O.O.D Plan for 2024
I’m wired for goal setting. Chasing that next mountain top of ambition is in my DNA. But when the ball dropped into 2024 and everyone else was hunkering down, massive year on the wall calendars and color coded post-its in hand, I felt ZERO ambi...
227. Nail Your Stand-Out Speaking Topics - Exclusive Coaching Session
We’ve all heard versions of the phrase “there are really no new ideas” and “there are thousands of people who do what you do”, so when it comes to speaking on platforms and stages…How do you talk about something that has already been he...
226. Special Comeback: My Copywriter Interviews ME!
And we’re BACK baby! Quite literally. I had a baby and had every intention of keeping this show going while I was on leave, but… life surely LIFE-ED me. On this special comeback episode, we flipped the script and my copywriter, Sara Var...