The Hats Podcast

Melissa Dumaz, Kerri Harper-Howie

Booking Overview

This is a personal-development and business-lifestyle interview show focused on balancing professional, family, and personal responsibilities, with periodic external guests offering practical expertise in entrepreneurship, leadership, technology, and community service. Credible pitches include experienced entrepreneurs, business owners, employment and leadership experts, and accessible subject-matter specialists with actionable advice; booking difficulty is low to medium because guests are accomplished professionals rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 222

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

Instagram: 1.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

thehatspodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Melissa Dumaz - Licensed marriage and family therapist who shares expertise on relationships, personal development, and balancing competing responsibilities.

Kerri Harper-Howie - Attorney and business owner with experience in employment law, entrepreneurship, and business operations.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Experienced entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, attorneys, therapists, and other practitioners who can share practical guidance on work-life balance, leadership, business growth, or personal development.

Required Achievements:

Founded or operated a business, Held senior leadership roles, Built expertise through substantial professional experience, Served on community or philanthropic boards, Worked at recognized major companies

Recent Guest Discussions

Kim Prepetit - Building A Profitable Side Hustle, Pricing And Tracking Expenses, Understanding Customers, Protecting A Primary Career, Setting Boundaries, And Deciding Whether To Scale A Side Business.

Tamala Lewis - Board Service, Fiduciary Responsibilities, Fundraising, Finding Board Opportunities, Leadership, Representation, And Preparing For A Board Seat.

Khalel Dumaz - Practical Applications Of Artificial Intelligence For Entrepreneurs, Prompting, Business Idea Validation, Execution, Privacy, Ethics, And Job Disruption.

Recent Topics

Business, Entrepreneurship, Work-life Balance, Women In Business, Small Business

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The Hats Podcast

218: The Delegation Hat

September 30, 2026

What if doing everything yourself is the very thing keeping you from growing? In this episode of The Hats Podcast, Melissa Dumas and Kerri Harper-Howie put on the Delegation Hat and explore why learning to share responsibility is an essential part of becoming an effective leader. Kerri explains that delegation is not simply about taking work off your plate. When done well, it creates a mutually beneficial relationship. Leaders gain the time and capacity to focus on bigger priorities, while te...

217: The Branding Hat with Kinley Croton LaGrange

September 23, 2026

What makes a brand memorable—and how can you build one without losing your authentic voice? In this episode of The Hats Podcast, Melissa Dumas and Kerri Harper-Howie welcome branding and marketing expert Kinley Croton LaGrange for a thoughtful conversation about personal and professional branding. Kinley explains that branding is much more than a logo, color palette, or social media aesthetic. It is the reputation you build, the values you represent, and the experience people associate with y...

216: The Side Hustle Hat with Kim Prepetit

September 16, 2026

Can you build a profitable side hustle without leaving your nine-to-five? In this episode of The Hats Podcast, Melissa Dumaz and Kerri Harper-Howie welcome multifaceted entrepreneur and business professional Kim Prepetit for a practical conversation about wearing The Side Hustle Hat. For more than a decade, Kim has balanced her career, family, and several side business ventures. In this episode, she shares how her side hustles have evolved with her interests and seasons of life, eventually le...

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