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You’re listening to Happy Hour Hustle, a bi-weekly podcast featuring the musings and witty remarks of the one and only Kim Bode. We can promise at least 2 terrible jokes out of Kim and at least 10 minutes of incredible thought leadership from some amazing and influential guests. So grab a glass of iced red wine and join us for a wild ride. Here’s Kim!

Happy Hour Hustle #112: The Robots are Coming for Me

Happy Hour Hustle #111: How to Get the Internship

Happy Hour Hustle #110: Mark Peters and The SOURCE

Happy Hour Hustle #109: What You Need to Know About ESTA

Happy Hour Hustle #108: Staying on Track in the New Year

Happy Hour Hustle #107: Managing Across Generations

Happy Hour Hustle #106: A Closer Look at the Caregiver Crisis

Happy Hour Hustle #105: Let’s Talk Graphic Design

Happy Hour Hustle #104: The Economic Argument for Inclusivity

Happy Hour Hustle #103: Inclusivity in Hiring

Happy Hour Hustle #102: Why Showing Up Matters

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Her love of dogs, Diet Coke and gummy bears makes her the best PR and Events specialist we know. Happy early birthday, Maddie! 

The fireworks tomorrow are definitely for you. 🍾
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Our former Associate (yes, titles matter!) Emily may have moved on to her next adventure, but she left us with something amazing—a guide packed with insider wisdom for future interns everywhere.

From navigating office culture to making lasting impressions, Emily's blog is your roadmap to internship success. Whether you're starting at 8THIRTYFOUR or anywhere else, these tips will help you thrive.

Link in bio to read "Dear Future Intern"
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Will AI Mode kill SEO? When 45% of SEO professionals say they're terrified of AI Mode...should you panic now or later?

Ro breaks it all down in our latest blog...you'll probably understand about a quarter of it. 

Link in bio, we sure will love it when we don't have to say that anymore - get a hint Insta.
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We’ve been a woman-owned business for 17 years. This was one of the most meaningful things we’ve been part of.

The inaugural Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship wrapped last week, and the cohort will be recognized today at the @smallbusinessassocofmich Annual Meeting.

We were honored to lead the program—and grateful to the Small Business Association of Michigan for the trust, and to @michiganbusiness for making it a funding priority.

These women carved out time—away from already-thriving businesses—to invest in themselves, their growth, and each other.
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@bode834 had a great time at the AUSA Arsenal of Democracy Gala celebrating the @usarmy 250th Birthday.

We'd like to especially thank Sue for perhaps the worst photos ever taken.
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Our owner, Kim Bode, is in D.C. today for the WIPP Legislative Fly-In—meeting with lawmakers to advocate for real policy change that supports women-owned businesses. Advocacy isn’t optional. It’s leadership.

#wippflyin #WOSB #womeninbusiness #publicpolicy #8THIRTYFOUR
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With PACE Day at the Capitol tomorrow, @lifecirclespace joined @woodtv to spotlight how PACE programs keep thousands of Michigan’s older adults healthy and independent. Proposed Medicaid cuts threaten to strip vital all-inclusive care from seniors—costing Michigan millions in increased hospitalizations and nursing home placements, and putting our most vulnerable neighbors at risk. 

8THIRTYFOUR will stand with advocates in Lansing to protect these essential services and the futures of Michigan’s aging population.
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Women-owned businesses drive economic growth—making up 39% of all U.S. businesses and employing over 12 million people. This is why it's so incredibly important our voices are heard, and why we sit on the board for Women Impacting Public Policy.

@Bode834 is in DC this week meeting with legislators around small business issues impacting women owned companies. We are a proud sponsor of the Legislative Fly-In.
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Yes, we train you. You'll work with a partner. Apply at the link in our bio. 

Spend your summer in Michigan taking in baseball and adding experience to your resume.
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"We don't do marketing."

(If we hear this one more time, we're gonna throat punch someone.)

If you’re communicating value, telling your story, or explaining your capabilities—that’s marketing. You’re already doing it. You’re just doing it without intention, consistency, or a plan.

Read the blog, link in bio. It's good.
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Your weekly reminder.
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How to tell if you spend too much time with one person. 

Matching outfits, that'll do it.
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Oh 👋🏼 new bathroom. 

Work provided by Four Dog Crew (Josh) and leaky toilet discovered by @bode834 resulting in a remodel.
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This Memorial Day, we honor the women who gave everything for this country—and we refuse to let their service be rewritten, forgotten, or erased.

They served with grit. They sacrificed with courage. And some paid the ultimate price. While certain elected officials pretend their legacy doesn’t matter, we know the truth: They were heroes. 

This Memorial Day, we remember the women warfighters who laid down their lives for a country that still has a long way to go in recognizing them.
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We're officially starting summer this weekend. We don't care what anyone says.

Cheers.

(Link in bio for some great recipes)
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This Memorial Day, while politicians wave flags at local parades (or throw themselves one), remember the truth:

Women have served.
Women have led.
Women have died for this country.

When these women go unrecognized, we tell future generations of girls that their service, their bravery, and their lives don’t matter.

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Now is the time to invest in promoting your company and leadership. Be the expert people turn to.
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We surprised @bode834 with a belated birthday celebration. As you can see, she loves surprises.

46 looks good on you.
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What a week, what a sh*tshow.

While we do consider Claude (@anthropicai) our bestie, we also recognize the need for legitimate human interaction. 

So, no, we don't think you should replace your significant other with a chatbot. Link in bio.
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This is how excited we are for the weekend.
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