On this episode of The Normal Dude Podcast, I sit down with Anna Hines, a powerhouse entrepreneur and owner of three Waxing the City franchise locations across Illinois and Louisiana. Anna’s journey is a testament to resilience, risk-taking, and relentless belief in herself. We cover:

💼 Building a Business from Scratch: From starting her first Waxing the City studio 10 years ago to now successfully running three locations in two states.

🤯 Franchise Realities & Leadership Lessons: The surprises of starting a newer franchise model, the hiring challenges, and what she’s learned as a risk-taking business owner.

📈 Local Marketing Strategies: How being active in the community, hosting events, and partnering with like-minded businesses has helped her studios grow.🎭 Mardi Gras & Marketing: How Anna is blending fun with business promotion during her first-ever Mardi Gras experience.

🏋️‍♀️ Fitness & Motherhood: The ups and downs of her fitness journey, how she balances it with kids, and the key factors that keep her consistent—having a coach, feeling comfortable, and making early mornings her time.

💡 Knowledge Nugget: Anna shares her ultimate advice—don’t be afraid to take risks and believe in yourself because no matter what, you’ll figure it out.

This episode is filled with insight, inspiration, and practical advice for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone looking to take bold steps toward their goals.

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In this special episode of The Normal Dude Podcast, I sit down with none other than my sister, Misty O'Sullivan—a dedicated nurse, newly found fitness enthusiast, and someone who has transformed her life through health, self-growth, and resilience. Misty opens up about:

🏋️‍♀️ Her Fitness Journey: How she went from casual workouts at Hotworx to a structured, five-day-a-week fitness routine.
🥗 Nutrition Breakthroughs: How mindful eating, food prepping, and embracing carbs have helped her achieve her health goals.
💔 Love, Loss, and Finding Happiness: From a broken engagement to a failed marriage and ultimately finding fulfillment in a healthy, happy relationship.
📚 The Power of Community: How joining a Book Club became an unexpected but incredible social outlet.
💡 Knowledge Nugget: Misty doubles down on the importance of self-care and identity, emphasizing that working on yourself first is the key to a fulfilled life and successful relationships.

This episode is a mix of fitness, personal transformation, and deep life lessons—proving that investing in yourself is always worth it.

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In this episode of The Normal Dude Podcast, I sit down with George Boudreaux, a multifaceted entrepreneur and the mind behind Pelican Roofing, Cajun Strong, and the Double the Dollar project.

George brings a unique perspective to life, business, and personal growth, and this conversation dives deep into all of it:

🌬️ Breathwork Basics: George kicks things off by guiding me through a breathwork exercise and breaking down its incredible benefits.

🏗️ Entrepreneurial Journey: From his humble beginnings to becoming a successful business owner and real estate investor, we discuss the wins, losses, and lessons along the way.

🔍 Identity and Spirituality: Finding your true self and the role spirituality plays in creating a fulfilling life.

🌊 Finding Flow: How George creates balance and rhythm in his life to stay grounded and productive.

🍄 Exploring Psychedelics: His personal experiences and what he’s learned about growth, healing, and self-discovery.

💡 Knowledge Nugget: George’s perspective on learning to be okay with life—embracing contentment and authenticity.

This episode is a mix of inspiration, introspection, and practical advice for anyone looking to grow in business, find balance, or simply live life more fully.

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