Jules on the Hustle
by Julia Elbaba
Through her professional tennis career, Host Julia Elbaba has learned to hustle in the pursuit of what sets her soul on fire. Get ready to ditch your comfort zone and strengthen your mindset with the most ambitious professionals worldwide. Julia’s guests come from unique backgrounds with various interests. You’ll be hustling until your haters ask you if you’re hiring. Instagram: @julesonthehustlepodcastEmail: [email protected]
Episodes
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Ben Doornbos: The Ultimate Tennis Fan!
This week, Ben Doornbos joins the podcast to discuss all things tennis and his love for the game! Ben has a big role working at the Dow Tennis Classic in Midland, Michigan (one of my favorite tournaments) and sheds light on what it's like to meet or watch players for the first time. Also, am I...
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Tracy Austin: International Tennis Hall of Fame & Future of American Tennis
Host Julia speaks with International Tennis Hall of Famer and legend Tracy Austin about some of the games’ greatest moments in history. She also reflects on the future of American tennis and the positive direction it is headed. Followed Julia on social media @juleselbaba .
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Elina Svitolina: Neutralizing Russian Flags
Julia speaks with Ukraine's Elina Svitolina prior to her match in Monterrey. She said she would not step foot on a tennis court if there was any Russian or Belarusian representation on the other side of the net. The 27-year-old ranked No. 15 in the world, was the top seed in the WTA 250 in...
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Chelsea Riffe: Clarity & Spirituality
Host of My Non-Expert Opinion, Chelsea Riffe joins us this week to discuss how she uses different spiritual tools to help her on the daily, especially oracle cards. She dives into how to find clarity when feeling stuck and how to have confidence oozing from your pores by digging deep into your...
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Behind the Podcast Mic with David Yontef
The amazing David Yontef, host of the award winning podcast Behind the Velvet Rope, a show dedicated to Real Housewives, Bravo and Pop Culture, joins us this week! David reflects on what it’s like to have personal friendships with these stars and his talents in creating buzz-worthy content. He...
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Rick McGuire: SubwayCreatures & New York Things
The creator and founder of SubwayCreatures and What Is New York, Rick McGuire, dives into his success story and what made his business huge. He talks about what it takes to attract the followers and how he must use his platform to promote positivity since he has such big influence. He reflects on...
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My 2021 Australian Open Recap
What a few weeks it has been for all the WTA and ATP players down under! Host Julia breaks down the action that went down from qurantine to championship trophies and everything in between! She talks about the Jennifer Brady vs. Jessica Pegula quaraterfinal and Serena Williams vs. Naomi Osaka...
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Gabrielle Stone: Hardships to Red Carpets, Valentine's Day Edition
Gabrielle Stone, author of "Eat, Pray, #FML" and podcast host of FML Talk get's real about her heartbreak and hardships and let me tell you, THIS EPISODE HITS DIFFERENT LADIES AND GENTLEMAN. This Valentine's Day edition episode dives into how self-care is the most important love you could ask for...
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Almost 30: The Journey to Finding Your Why
This week, Lindsey Simcik and Krista Williams from the Almost 30 podcast shed some advice on finding your "WHY" and the battles they had to face on their journeys. The girls reflect on some of the best advice they have ever received and how it has changed their live. Ever wonder what the…
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Ena Shibahara: Breaking Down the Aussie Bubble
Japanese professional tennis player Ena Shibahara discusses the Aussie bubble and what it has been like in quarantine while preparing for the Australian Open. She dives into some changes she would like to see that revolve around the food and practice time. She reflects on winning the first WTA of...
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The Sh*t Show Down Under: Quarantine Edition
Host Julia Elbaba reflects on the chaos down under as the players are facing quarantine-- some with rules more strict than others. What impact will playing qualifying matches in the UAE have on players that qualified? Will they benefit from the break or lose momentum? The warm up event proceeding...
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My Story: Behind the Highlight Reel (Part 2)
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND HELLO SEASON 3! Podcast Host Julia Elbaba is joined by her best friend since childhood for part 2 of digging deep into life beyond the highlight reel. Julia discusses how she coped with injury and how it led to some uncharacteristic thought processes and actions. She talks…
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My Story: Behind the Highlight Reel (Part 1)
Podcast host Julia Elbaba is joined by her best friend since childhood, Sarah to talk about their everlasting friendship. Julia reflects on her "unique upbringing" which included homeschooling through high school and her limited social life. She dives deep into her time at the University of...
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Carol Zhao: Stanford & Singing
Canadian Professional Tennis Player Carol Zhao discusses her time at Stanford and what the program meant to her. She reflects on what motivated her in the 2015 NCAA singles tournament despite having no U.S. Open wild card on the line. She talks about the inspiration she gets from having…
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Luisa Stefani: Dominant Doubles & Independence
Brazilian Professional Tennis Player, Luisa Stefani discusses how she feels about the Australian Open getting pushed back three weeks with one warm up tournament to shake off the rust. She reflects on her days as a dominant collegiate player at Pepperdine and how she carries that team spirit into...
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Ekaterina Alexandrova: Being Top 50 & Prepping for Aussie
Russian professional tennis player Ekaterina Alexandrova discusses what it’s like to be in the top 50 and some of the differences. She gives her take on the 2020 ranking system and why it’s fair that Ashleigh Barty finished number 1. She talks about some of the hardest parts about being a...
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Katy Dunne: Controversial Rules & Ranking Systems
Professional tennis player from England, Katy Dunne, talks about being back in lockdown but what it was like to be back on tour competing right before. She talks about how the ratio of men's tournaments to women's tournaments is about 4:1 each week making it unfair for the ladies. She reflects on...
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Kayla Day: Bouncing Back & Preseason
The episode starts with a new statement from Alexander Zverev at the ATP Finals about his accusations. This week, American professional tennis player Kayla Day reflects on why 2016 was such a successful year for her and the difference in competition between juniors and pros. She talks about the...
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Daria Gavrilova: Adversity & Confidence
Australian Professional Tennis Player Daria Gavrilova explains how she is able to bring confidence into each match despite injury and lack of matches. She talks about her quarantine post French Open and how she helped the time pass. She voices her stance on the Alexander Zverev and Olya Sharypova...
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Talking Petty: Alyssa Reggio & Stephanie Julissa
Alyssa Reggio and Stephanie Julissa from The Talking Petty podcast spill the tea on all things Netflix, pop culture, Taco Bell and their craziest Halloween stories. They dish their opinions on the Netflix hit "The Queen's Gambit" and why the trailer inaccurately depicts the show. Stephanie…
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Kylie McDonald: Luck & Vulnerability
Kylie McDonald is the New York Lottery host and talks about how she got started in that industry. She is also the host of the Chapter Twenty Something podcast and a video content creator— including a series of filmed Tinder dates that are beyond hilarious. If you enjoy the fall, Kylie plays a…
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Jerricka Boone: Instagram Spotlight & Fitness Shoots
Fitness model and health specialist, Jerricka Boone joins this week to talk about her transition from pro tennis to fitness. She discusses how she increased her Instagram following in just a few months and the type of feedback she gets from her followers. She has some fitness hacks and reflects…
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2020 U.S. Open Wrap
Here’s the highly anticipated 2020 U.S. Open wrap you won’t want to miss. I spill my thoughts on Djokovic’s disqualification, Serena reaching slam 24, playing in front of no fans BUT in front of your competition instead and so much more! Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @juleselbaba.
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Brittany Wilson: Overcoming Obstacles & Goalkeeping
Professional soccer goalkeeper for Orlando Pride, Brittany Wilson, discusses how the hardships have made her the athlete and person she is today. She gives us insight into her podcast, Before the Lights, created to share raw stories about athletes and beyond. She talks about one of her idols, Tim...
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Carson Branstine: Body Shaming & A New Chapter at UVA
Canadian Tennis Player Carson Branstine reflects on dealing with body shaming comments on social media. She talks about her best friend and professional tennis player, Bianca Andreescu, and how their friendship helps them dominate the doubles court. Carson explains how excited she is to start her...
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Shelby Talcott: Handcuffs & Protests
Former professional tennis player, Shelby Talcott, is now a media reporter for the Daily Caller in DC. She discusses the skills that have translated from tennis into media and what it’s like to get hit with teargas or handcuffed at a protest. She reflects on the nerves she faced while going live…
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Nina Pantic: World Team Tennis & Unfolded Drama
Co-Host of the Tennis.com podcast, Nina Pantic, joins me to discuss her time in the World Team Tennis bubble and what the vibe was like. She talks about how some players looked sharper post quarantine while some were still shaking off some rust. She gives us her take of Danielle Collins leaving…
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Chris Canty: Sports Break Barriers
Former NFL defensive end and Super Bowl XLVI champion, Chris Canty, discusses his transition from football to media. He gives his take on how “sports break barriers.” He preaches that everyone should use their voice and take part in the movement for social justice in black lives. Follow me on...
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Harriet Dart: Social Media Trolls & Catty Competitors
British Professional Tennis Player Harriet Dart reflects on Wimbledon's decision to disburse prize money to WTA and ATP players. She discusses why she's an open book and how she deals with other girls on tour. She dishes out about the social media trolls that bet on women's tennis matches and how...
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Alison Van Uytvanck and Greet Minnen: LGBTQ & The WTA
Belgian professional tennis players Alison Van Uytvanck and Greet Minnen discuss how they keep their personal relationship and professional relationship in check on the WTA tour. They talk about their viral kiss at the end off their singles match against each other in 2019 and the impact Billie...
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Good News & Bad News Hits New York Tennis
Host Julia Elbaba delves into the current state of tennis in New York— both the positives and negatives. You won’t believe your ears! Follow Jules on Instagram & Twitter @juleselbaba.
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Hannah Berner: Tennis & Comedy
Comedian, Hannah Berner, is the Podcast Host of Berning in Hell and stars in Bravo’s hit show Summer House. Growing up, she was a tennis superstar and played at the top of Wisconsin’s tennis team. Hannah discusses how tennis has set her up in life and how valuable the lessons she learned through...
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J.C. Aragone: Optimism & Being Well-Rounded
American Professional Tennis Player J.C. Aragone discusses being a 3X NCAA Champion for the UVA Men’s Tennis Team. He talks about his experience of qualifying for the 2017 U.S. Open main draw and what it was like to work at a desk job on Wall Street. He tells his story about coping with diabetes...
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Mandy Ansari: Body Image & Fear of Failure
Mandy Ansari is a mental health advocate and the Lifestyle Blogger behind www.girlandthe.com, a guide to chasing happiness for the modern girl. Most recently she was ranked Top 10 Female Entrepreneur by Yahoo Finance for helping communities thrive during COVID-19. Mandy helps answer the questions...
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My Story: The Anxieties I’ve Battled To Become The Athlete I Am Today
Host Julia Elbaba discusses the anxieties and stresses she has dealt with during the college recruitment process. She reflects on how important it is to be open and honest with your emotions and mental state. She reveals that she was awarded the National Cissie Leary Award for Sportsmanship and...
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Chanel Omari: Reality Television & Quarantine Dating
The lovely Chanel Omari, comedian podcaster of Chanel in the City and Bravo TV Star in Princesses of Long Island is very candid in discussing quarantine, virtual dating, being too kind in a competitive field and giving back. Her and Dina Lohan are teaming up to produce a podcast series, Listen to...
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Enes Kanter: Boston Celtics & Virtual Workouts
NBA Boston Celtics Star Enes Kanter discusses how his quarantine has been and how he is staying in shape. He talks about the importance of staying connected with his teammates off the court and why it helps in the crunch times of a game. He discusses his passion for tennis and some of his…
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Sofya Zhuk: Next Chapter
Former Russian professional tennis player Sofya Zhuk discusses why she had enough tennis. She goes into some of the hardships and what she wants next in life. She reflects on how tennis has set her up her future in modeling and real-estate. Follow me on Instagram & Twitter @juleselbaba.
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Maria Camila Osoria Serrano: Determination & Spotlight
Colombian professional tennis player Maria Camila Osoria Serrano discusses the current coronavirus situation in Colombia. She talks about winning the junior U.S. Open in 2019 and what it was like to be ranked No. 1 in the world. She reflects on the spotlight that was on her and how she felt like…
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Cici Bellis: Perseverance & Cooking
American professional tennis player Cici Bellis discusses her surgery-recovery-rehab cycle and how 4 surgeries has affected her. She discusses her passion of cooking and her decision to turn down a full ride to Stanford. She talks about her success in 2014 and her career high of 35 in 2017. She…
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Elise Mertens: Mentality & Domination
Belgian professional tennis player Elise Mertens talks about her quick transition from the ITF Pro Circuit to WTA. She explains how she stays so mentally strong even when times get rough. She talks about her role model Kim Clijsters and her return to the game. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter...
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Lauren Davis: Competition & Sunlight
American professional tennis player Lauren Davis discusses her quarantine situation and staying in shape while taking a nutrition course. She explains why 2017 brought a lot of success in her career and how her height is an advantage. She also discusses what the U.S. Open would be like without…
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Melanie Oudin: Blood, Sweat & Tears
Former professional tennis player Melanie Oudin discusses why 2009 was such a successful year for her tennis-wise. She explains the pressure that came with her ranking jumping 120 spots in just 6 months and being the topped ranked American after Serena and Venus. Her famous “Believe!” tennis…
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Tim Howard: The American Soccer Hero
American professional soccer star Tim Howard discusses being the owner & sporting director for the USL Championship club Memphis 901 FC. He is the most capped goalkeeper for USA with 121 caps and set a record for most saves in a match with 15 against Belgium. In 2014, published his book The…
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Christina McHale: The Jersey Girl
American professional tennis player Christina McHale discusses how she’s been doing during quarantine and the online classes she is taking. She talks about about the financial end of professional tennis and hacks on how to save money. She discusses playing mixed doubles with both Christian…
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Jessica Pegula: Momentum & Perspective
American professional tennis player Jessica Pegula discusses her love for the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres and her family’s donation to COVID-19 in Buffalo, NY. She explains how the pandemic has helped her keep everything in perspective. Pegula admits that staying injury-free has helped her...
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COVID-19: Tearing Us Apart but Bringing Us Together
The Coronavirus is teaching us the importance of distancing ourselves from each other but it’s also encouraging unity in subtle ways. Why being homeschooled isn’t the worst thing— how I dealt with it. I also missed my own high school and college graduation!
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Virginia Basketball and COVID-19
The Virginia basketball season and effects of COVID-19 on sports
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Maria Sharapova: Tennis to Business
See you later Maria Sharapova. The not so positive sides of tennis and why. Follow me: @juleselbaba
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Down Under Adversity: Aussie Open Breakdown
Seeing a different side of Nick Kyrgios in this year’s Aussie Open. What’s stopping Serena Willians from 24? Sofia Kenin’s road to the final.
About this show
Through her professional tennis career, Host Julia Elbaba has learned to hustle in the pursuit of what sets her soul on fire. Get ready to ditch your comfort zone and strengthen your mindset with the most ambitious professionals worldwide. Julia’s guests come from unique backgrounds with various interests. You’ll be hustling until your haters ask you if you’re hiring. Instagram: @julesonthehustlepodcastEmail: [email protected]
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