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]]> false Nicaila Matthews Okome | Side Hustle Pro Media info+659c22ccb31581001651ebcd@mg-eu.acast.com 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd side-hustle-pro https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/659c22ccb31581001651ebcd/1704813387576-56024f662bd39299b657bb9c2744b765.jpeg https://sidehustlepro.co/ Side Hustle Pro https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/659c22ccb31581001651ebcd 509: Opening Up About My Journey as an Autism Mom 509: Opening Up About My Journey as an Autism Mom Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT 32:02 69d87abc97d78f9e2b28d511 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/opening-up-about-my-journey-as-an-autism-mom 69d87abc97d78f9e2b28d511 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd opening-up-about-my-journey-as-an-autism-mom full This episode is one of the most personal and vulnerable conversations I’ve ever shared. I’m opening up about my journey as an autism mom, from the early days of pregnancy and motherhood during the pandemic to navigating the realities of developmental delays, diagnoses, and advocacy.


What started as subtle concerns about speech delays turned into a life-changing journey through early intervention, therapy, and eventually receiving an official autism diagnosis for my son. Along the way, I’ve had to learn how to advocate fiercely, navigate complex systems, and redefine what motherhood looks like for me and my family.


This episode is about the hard moments, the emotional weight, and the unexpected beauty in this journey. It’s also about community, resilience, and learning to see strength in a path that looks different than what I once imagined.


Highlights Include

00:00 – Why this episode is deeply personal

02:00 – Pregnancy, birth, and early milestones during the pandemic

04:30 – First signs of speech delay and comparing developmental milestones

06:30 – The emotional impact of early evaluations

07:30 – Starting early intervention: speech and occupational therapy

09:00 – Transition to specialized preschool and navigating the system

11:00 – The hidden challenges of parenting a child with special needs

12:30 – Communication barriers and emotional regulation as a parent

14:00 – The moment I realized how much I’ve been carrying

16:40 – Understanding gestalt language processing

19:30 – Getting an official autism diagnosis

21:00 – Advocating for my son within the school system

23:30 – A “guardian angel” moment that changed everything

27:00 – The role of faith in navigating this journey

29:00 – Finding community and learning from other moms

30:30 – Lessons autism has taught me about boundaries and perspective

31:00 – A real-life parenting moment at the barbershop

33:00 – Choosing celebration during Autism Awareness Month


Links Mentioned in This Episode

• Save the Date: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan (Friday, April 17)


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Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:


Announcements

If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan from your 9-to-5, sign up for my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan

Save your seat here. 


Social Media

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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]]> This episode is one of the most personal and vulnerable conversations I’ve ever shared. I’m opening up about my journey as an autism mom, from the early days of pregnancy and motherhood during the pandemic to navigating the realities of developmental delays, diagnoses, and advocacy.


What started as subtle concerns about speech delays turned into a life-changing journey through early intervention, therapy, and eventually receiving an official autism diagnosis for my son. Along the way, I’ve had to learn how to advocate fiercely, navigate complex systems, and redefine what motherhood looks like for me and my family.


This episode is about the hard moments, the emotional weight, and the unexpected beauty in this journey. It’s also about community, resilience, and learning to see strength in a path that looks different than what I once imagined.


Highlights Include

00:00 – Why this episode is deeply personal

02:00 – Pregnancy, birth, and early milestones during the pandemic

04:30 – First signs of speech delay and comparing developmental milestones

06:30 – The emotional impact of early evaluations

07:30 – Starting early intervention: speech and occupational therapy

09:00 – Transition to specialized preschool and navigating the system

11:00 – The hidden challenges of parenting a child with special needs

12:30 – Communication barriers and emotional regulation as a parent

14:00 – The moment I realized how much I’ve been carrying

16:40 – Understanding gestalt language processing

19:30 – Getting an official autism diagnosis

21:00 – Advocating for my son within the school system

23:30 – A “guardian angel” moment that changed everything

27:00 – The role of faith in navigating this journey

29:00 – Finding community and learning from other moms

30:30 – Lessons autism has taught me about boundaries and perspective

31:00 – A real-life parenting moment at the barbershop

33:00 – Choosing celebration during Autism Awareness Month


Links Mentioned in This Episode

• Save the Date: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan (Friday, April 17)


Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:


Announcements

If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan from your 9-to-5, sign up for my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan

Save your seat here. 


Social Media

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro



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]]> 508: The Tax Mistakes Side Hustlers Make That Cost Them Thousands (And How to Avoid Them) 508: The Tax Mistakes Side Hustlers Make That Cost Them Thousands (And How to Avoid Them) Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:23:59 GMT 34:11 69d6d57e47ecb945c2567f1a false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/the-tax-mistakes-side-hustlers-make-that-cost-them-thousands 69d6d57e47ecb945c2567f1a 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd the-tax-mistakes-side-hustlers-make-that-cost-them-thousands full If you’re a side hustler or solopreneur, taxes can go from simple to overwhelming real fast and the truth is, many entrepreneurs are quietly losing thousands of dollars just by not knowing what they don’t know. 


In this episode, I sat down with CPA and TurboTax Expert Lisa Greene-Lewis to break down the most common tax mistakes side hustlers make, from choosing the wrong business structure too early to missing out on key deductions and failing to stay organized throughout the year. We also unpack what actually makes taxes more complex as your business grows and how to stay ahead of it before tax season hits.


This conversation is all about helping you feel more confident, more prepared, and more in control of your finances. Because the goal is not just to make money in your business but to keep more of it.



Main Takeaways

  • Lack of consistent tracking is the biggest mistake that leads to overpaying taxes
  • Many solopreneurs miss deductions simply because they are unaware of what qualifies
  • Staying organized year-round is the key to reducing stress and maximizing savings



Highlights Include

  • 00:00 – Introduction to tax season for solopreneurs
  • 02:00 – Lisa’s journey into tax expertise and entrepreneurship
  • 05:20 – LLC vs S corp: what you actually need to know
  • 08:20 – When taxes start to feel complicated
  • 09:30 – Why tracking income and expenses is critical
  • 11:40 – Common deductions people miss
  • 13:00 – Home office deduction explained
  • 14:20 – Section 179 and equipment write-offs
  • 15:10 – What you can’t deduct (clothes, hair, makeup)
  • 16:40 – Business credit card interest deduction
  • 17:20 – Employing your kids as a tax strategy
  • 18:00 – SEP IRA and retirement savings for entrepreneurs
  • 19:00 – Qualified Business Income deduction
  • 20:10 – Key tax law updates and 1099-K changes
  • 23:20 – How to stay organized with QuickBooks
  • 25:40 – How TurboTax experts support business owners
  • 27:10 – Lisa’s personal system for staying organized 


Links Mentioned in This Episode



Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:


Announcements

If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan from your 9-to-5, sign up for my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan

Save your seat here. 



Social Media

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-greene-lewis-7721b815a 

Website: https://turbotax.com/business 


Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> If you’re a side hustler or solopreneur, taxes can go from simple to overwhelming real fast and the truth is, many entrepreneurs are quietly losing thousands of dollars just by not knowing what they don’t know. 


In this episode, I sat down with CPA and TurboTax Expert Lisa Greene-Lewis to break down the most common tax mistakes side hustlers make, from choosing the wrong business structure too early to missing out on key deductions and failing to stay organized throughout the year. We also unpack what actually makes taxes more complex as your business grows and how to stay ahead of it before tax season hits.


This conversation is all about helping you feel more confident, more prepared, and more in control of your finances. Because the goal is not just to make money in your business but to keep more of it.



Main Takeaways

  • Lack of consistent tracking is the biggest mistake that leads to overpaying taxes
  • Many solopreneurs miss deductions simply because they are unaware of what qualifies
  • Staying organized year-round is the key to reducing stress and maximizing savings



Highlights Include

  • 00:00 – Introduction to tax season for solopreneurs
  • 02:00 – Lisa’s journey into tax expertise and entrepreneurship
  • 05:20 – LLC vs S corp: what you actually need to know
  • 08:20 – When taxes start to feel complicated
  • 09:30 – Why tracking income and expenses is critical
  • 11:40 – Common deductions people miss
  • 13:00 – Home office deduction explained
  • 14:20 – Section 179 and equipment write-offs
  • 15:10 – What you can’t deduct (clothes, hair, makeup)
  • 16:40 – Business credit card interest deduction
  • 17:20 – Employing your kids as a tax strategy
  • 18:00 – SEP IRA and retirement savings for entrepreneurs
  • 19:00 – Qualified Business Income deduction
  • 20:10 – Key tax law updates and 1099-K changes
  • 23:20 – How to stay organized with QuickBooks
  • 25:40 – How TurboTax experts support business owners
  • 27:10 – Lisa’s personal system for staying organized 


Links Mentioned in This Episode



Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:


Announcements

If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan from your 9-to-5, sign up for my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan

Save your seat here. 



Social Media

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-greene-lewis-7721b815a 

Website: https://turbotax.com/business 


Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> <![CDATA[507: The Hidden Cost of Waiting Until You're Ready]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT 28:46 69c56f8926c1fb9c077b1633 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/the-hidden-cost-of-waiting-until-youre-ready 69c56f8926c1fb9c077b1633 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd the-hidden-cost-of-waiting-until-youre-ready full If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to finally start that thing you said you’d do this year, this episode is your wake-up call. Because the truth is, that moment isn’t coming.


This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on a very real, very messy week in my life and sharing why I decided to hit record anyway. From sick kids to mental clutter to a house that is far from organized, I had every reason to wait. But instead, I leaned into a powerful reminder: progress doesn’t require perfection.


In this episode, I walk you through the mindset shifts that have helped me move through overwhelm, take action with limited time and energy, and stop letting the idea of “feeling ready” delay my goals. Because sometimes the real work isn’t the task itself, it’s learning how to show up before everything feels aligned.



Main Takeaways

  • Waiting for the perfect time will keep you stuck longer than just starting messy
  • You have to work with the time and energy you actually have, not what you wish you had
  • Naming what’s holding you back helps you move through it faster
  • The real growth often comes from managing your mindset, not completing the task



Highlights Include

00:00 – Why I recorded this episode despite not feeling ready


02:10 – How “unexpected” life moments keep disrupting plans


04:18 – Learning to work in chaos instead of waiting for order


05:30 – Lowering the bar to get started


06:10 – Work with the time you have, not the time you wish you had


08:00 – Managing your energy to show up at your best


10:15 – Why naming the problem helps you move forward


11:43 – Recognizing the season you’re in and adjusting expectations


14:00 – Are you truly blocked or just thrown off?


16:12 – How accountability helped me launch Side Hustle Pro


18:36 – Overcoming imposter syndrome in a career leap


21:22 – The hidden cost of needing to “have it all together”


23:21 – Why perfection delays your income and growth


26:24 – Maybe the real goal is mastering your mindset


29:19 – Adjusting expectations so you can move forward



Links Mentioned in This Episode

Save the Date: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan (Friday, April 10th)


Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:


Announcements

If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan from your 9-to-5, sign up for my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan

Save your seat here. 


Social Media

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to finally start that thing you said you’d do this year, this episode is your wake-up call. Because the truth is, that moment isn’t coming.


This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on a very real, very messy week in my life and sharing why I decided to hit record anyway. From sick kids to mental clutter to a house that is far from organized, I had every reason to wait. But instead, I leaned into a powerful reminder: progress doesn’t require perfection.


In this episode, I walk you through the mindset shifts that have helped me move through overwhelm, take action with limited time and energy, and stop letting the idea of “feeling ready” delay my goals. Because sometimes the real work isn’t the task itself, it’s learning how to show up before everything feels aligned.



Main Takeaways

  • Waiting for the perfect time will keep you stuck longer than just starting messy
  • You have to work with the time and energy you actually have, not what you wish you had
  • Naming what’s holding you back helps you move through it faster
  • The real growth often comes from managing your mindset, not completing the task



Highlights Include

00:00 – Why I recorded this episode despite not feeling ready


02:10 – How “unexpected” life moments keep disrupting plans


04:18 – Learning to work in chaos instead of waiting for order


05:30 – Lowering the bar to get started


06:10 – Work with the time you have, not the time you wish you had


08:00 – Managing your energy to show up at your best


10:15 – Why naming the problem helps you move forward


11:43 – Recognizing the season you’re in and adjusting expectations


14:00 – Are you truly blocked or just thrown off?


16:12 – How accountability helped me launch Side Hustle Pro


18:36 – Overcoming imposter syndrome in a career leap


21:22 – The hidden cost of needing to “have it all together”


23:21 – Why perfection delays your income and growth


26:24 – Maybe the real goal is mastering your mindset


29:19 – Adjusting expectations so you can move forward



Links Mentioned in This Episode

Save the Date: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan (Friday, April 10th)


Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:


Announcements

If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan from your 9-to-5, sign up for my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan

Save your seat here. 


Social Media

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 506: 5 Simple Ways to Get Paid for What You Already Know 506: 5 Simple Ways to Get Paid for What You Already Know Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:43:39 GMT 23:58 69bcba3e7878605e11595b12 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/5-simple-ways-to-get-paid-for-what-you-already-know 69bcba3e7878605e11595b12 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd 5-simple-ways-to-get-paid-for-what-you-already-know full One of the biggest misconceptions I see when it comes to making money is the belief that you need to start from scratch. A new certification, a brand new idea, or a completely different skill set. But the truth is, most of us already have everything we need. The real problem is not a lack of knowledge, it is not knowing how to package and position what we already know.


In this episode, I break down five simple and practical ways to turn your existing skills, experiences, and knowledge into income. Whether you are in between roles, exploring a side hustle, or just trying to make extra money right now, this episode is your reminder that there is value in what you already bring to the table.


I also walk through a key mindset shift. You do not need to be the top expert. You just need to be a few steps ahead of the person you are helping. People are not just paying for information. They are paying for clarity, speed, guidance, and confidence. And that is where your opportunity lies.


Main Takeaways

  • You do not need new skills or certifications to start making money
  • There are five core ways to monetize what you already know
  • People pay for clarity, speed, and guidance, not just expertise
  • Start with one path and keep it simple instead of trying everything


Highlights Include

  • 00:00 – The biggest misconception about making money
  • 01:30 – Why you already have valuable, monetizable knowledge
  • 02:00 – The 5 ways to make money with what you know
  • 03:00 – The mindset shift you need before starting
  • 04:00 – Service and coaching as the fastest path to income
  • 06:00 – Done-for-you services and why people pay for convenience
  • 08:00 – Creating simple digital products that sell
  • 10:30 – Workshops and why people pay for real-time learning
  • 13:00 – Why reminders are key when selling anything
  • 15:00 – Using content to create opportunities and income
  • 18:00 – How to use AI without losing your voice
  • 21:00 – Why you should pick ONE path and start now



Links Mentioned in This Episode

Save the Date: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan (Friday, March 20)


Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:


Announcements

If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan from your 9-to-5, sign up for my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan

Save your seat here. 


Social Media

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> One of the biggest misconceptions I see when it comes to making money is the belief that you need to start from scratch. A new certification, a brand new idea, or a completely different skill set. But the truth is, most of us already have everything we need. The real problem is not a lack of knowledge, it is not knowing how to package and position what we already know.


In this episode, I break down five simple and practical ways to turn your existing skills, experiences, and knowledge into income. Whether you are in between roles, exploring a side hustle, or just trying to make extra money right now, this episode is your reminder that there is value in what you already bring to the table.


I also walk through a key mindset shift. You do not need to be the top expert. You just need to be a few steps ahead of the person you are helping. People are not just paying for information. They are paying for clarity, speed, guidance, and confidence. And that is where your opportunity lies.


Main Takeaways

  • You do not need new skills or certifications to start making money
  • There are five core ways to monetize what you already know
  • People pay for clarity, speed, and guidance, not just expertise
  • Start with one path and keep it simple instead of trying everything


Highlights Include

  • 00:00 – The biggest misconception about making money
  • 01:30 – Why you already have valuable, monetizable knowledge
  • 02:00 – The 5 ways to make money with what you know
  • 03:00 – The mindset shift you need before starting
  • 04:00 – Service and coaching as the fastest path to income
  • 06:00 – Done-for-you services and why people pay for convenience
  • 08:00 – Creating simple digital products that sell
  • 10:30 – Workshops and why people pay for real-time learning
  • 13:00 – Why reminders are key when selling anything
  • 15:00 – Using content to create opportunities and income
  • 18:00 – How to use AI without losing your voice
  • 21:00 – Why you should pick ONE path and start now



Links Mentioned in This Episode

Save the Date: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan (Friday, March 20)


Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:


Announcements

If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan from your 9-to-5, sign up for my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan

Save your seat here. 


Social Media

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 505: From YouTube Exec to Full-Time Creator: How Chanel Tyler Turned Content Creation Into 5-Figure Passive Income 505: From YouTube Exec to Full-Time Creator: How Chanel Tyler Turned Content Creation Into 5-Figure Passive Income Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT 1:09:20 69b36b67bffd975a45f20ada false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/from-youtube-exec-to-full-time-creator-how-chanel-tyler 69b36b67bffd975a45f20ada 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd from-youtube-exec-to-full-time-creator-how-chanel-tyler full This week in the guest chair is Chanel Tyler, a strategist, creator, and self-described “contentpreneur” who has worked across investment banking, luxury marketing, and YouTube before stepping fully into entrepreneurship.


Chanel built her reputation online by sharing trusted product recommendations and insights from her background in beauty marketing. But after years of consulting with a creator commerce platform that generated over 80% of her income, everything changed when the company suddenly shut down.


In this episode, Chanel opens up about what it really looks like to rebuild after losing the majority of your income overnight. She shares how she pivoted by diversifying her platforms, leaning deeper into affiliate marketing, launching new creator education programs, and embracing the vulnerability of sharing her personal story — including her journey with hearing loss.


If you’ve ever worried about relying on a single income stream or wondered how creators actually make money online, Chanel breaks down the strategy behind building a sustainable creator business.


In this episode, Chanel shares:

  • How she built a creator business by combining corporate strategy, content creation, and affiliate marketing
  • What happened when the platform responsible for 80% of her income shut down overnight and how she rebuilt
  • Why diversification across platforms, income streams, and partnerships is essential for creators and entrepreneurs
  • How affiliate marketing works and how creators can use performance data to negotiate higher-paying brand deals


Highlights Include

00:00 – Introduction

02:10 – Chanel’s career path from investment banking to luxury beauty marketing

05:10 – Building an audience through skincare and product recommendations

09:00 – Landing a role at YouTube working with top creators

15:00 – Saving a year of income before leaving corporate

19:00 – The moment she lost 80% of her income overnight

24:30 – Why diversification is critical for creators and entrepreneurs

27:00 – Building content series that grow an audience

32:00 – Affiliate marketing vs. brand partnerships explained

37:00 – Sharing her journey with hearing loss and disability

40:00 – How statement earrings became part of her empowerment story

43:00 – Affiliate income strategies for creators


Links Mentioned in This Episode

• Substack: Sensible

• Julia Broome

• Check out the Networth and Chill Podcast;Creator Economy & Brand Deals with Victoria Paris

• ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/home/creators

• MagicLinks: https://www.magiclinks.com/creators

• BrandCycle: https://brandcycle.com/

• LTK: https://company.shopltk.com/en/creator

• Nordstrom Affiliate Program: https://www.nordstromcreators.com/

Check out Chanel’s Creator Profit Lab’s interest form & course registration

Save the Date: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan (Friday, March 20)


Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:


Announcements

If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan from your 9-to-5, sign up for my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan

Save your seat here.


Social Media

Instagram: @thecreatorprofitlab

Instagram: @buymechanel


Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro


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]]> This week in the guest chair is Chanel Tyler, a strategist, creator, and self-described “contentpreneur” who has worked across investment banking, luxury marketing, and YouTube before stepping fully into entrepreneurship.


Chanel built her reputation online by sharing trusted product recommendations and insights from her background in beauty marketing. But after years of consulting with a creator commerce platform that generated over 80% of her income, everything changed when the company suddenly shut down.


In this episode, Chanel opens up about what it really looks like to rebuild after losing the majority of your income overnight. She shares how she pivoted by diversifying her platforms, leaning deeper into affiliate marketing, launching new creator education programs, and embracing the vulnerability of sharing her personal story — including her journey with hearing loss.


If you’ve ever worried about relying on a single income stream or wondered how creators actually make money online, Chanel breaks down the strategy behind building a sustainable creator business.


In this episode, Chanel shares:

  • How she built a creator business by combining corporate strategy, content creation, and affiliate marketing
  • What happened when the platform responsible for 80% of her income shut down overnight and how she rebuilt
  • Why diversification across platforms, income streams, and partnerships is essential for creators and entrepreneurs
  • How affiliate marketing works and how creators can use performance data to negotiate higher-paying brand deals


Highlights Include

00:00 – Introduction

02:10 – Chanel’s career path from investment banking to luxury beauty marketing

05:10 – Building an audience through skincare and product recommendations

09:00 – Landing a role at YouTube working with top creators

15:00 – Saving a year of income before leaving corporate

19:00 – The moment she lost 80% of her income overnight

24:30 – Why diversification is critical for creators and entrepreneurs

27:00 – Building content series that grow an audience

32:00 – Affiliate marketing vs. brand partnerships explained

37:00 – Sharing her journey with hearing loss and disability

40:00 – How statement earrings became part of her empowerment story

43:00 – Affiliate income strategies for creators


Links Mentioned in This Episode

• Substack: Sensible

• Julia Broome

• Check out the Networth and Chill Podcast;Creator Economy & Brand Deals with Victoria Paris

• ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/home/creators

• MagicLinks: https://www.magiclinks.com/creators

• BrandCycle: https://brandcycle.com/

• LTK: https://company.shopltk.com/en/creator

• Nordstrom Affiliate Program: https://www.nordstromcreators.com/

Check out Chanel’s Creator Profit Lab’s interest form & course registration

Save the Date: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan (Friday, March 20)


Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:


Announcements

If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan from your 9-to-5, sign up for my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan

Save your seat here.


Social Media

Instagram: @thecreatorprofitlab

Instagram: @buymechanel


Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro


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]]> 504: How to Go From Side Hustle to $1 Million | My Coaching Session with Dielle Charon 504: How to Go From Side Hustle to $1 Million | My Coaching Session with Dielle Charon Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT 1:06:43 69aa3f996ffdcd8188650a0f false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-go-from-side-hustle-to-1-million-my-coaching-session 69aa3f996ffdcd8188650a0f 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-go-from-side-hustle-to-1-million-my-coaching-session full This week in the guest chair is sales and business coach Dielle Charon, founder of For the 23%, where she helps women of color build profitable businesses and grow their income through coaching and entrepreneurship.


Dielle shares how she went from earning $2,500 a month as a social worker with six-figure student loan debt to building a multi-seven-figure coaching business. Along the way, she explains why traditional jobs often undervalue your skills, how to identify the expertise you can monetize, and why the coaching industry continues to grow despite criticism.


In this conversation, we also dive deep into the mindset shifts needed to move from six-figure income to seven-figure business growth, including overcoming people-pleasing, claiming your expertise, and stepping fully into your authority.


If you’ve been thinking about turning your knowledge into income, starting a side hustle, or scaling your existing business, this episode will help you see what’s possible.





Highlights Include

00:00 – Why Dielle realized her corporate career wasn’t the life she wanted

05:30 – Testing multiple side hustles before finding the right one

08:00 – How to identify skills you can monetize

12:00 – Why the coaching industry gets criticism and why it’s still growing

16:30 – The truth about selling and why everyone is already selling themselves

20:00 – Why your job isn’t amazing — you are

23:45 – Breaking the mindset barriers around charging for your expertise

25:50 – The biggest blocks women hit going from six figures to seven figures

31:00 – Visibility, people-pleasing, and identity shifts in business growth

36:00 – Why most successful businesses focus on beginners

41:00 – The simple seven-figure business model (and why it’s simpler than you think)

47:00 – Improving messaging and positioning for entrepreneurs




Links Mentioned in This Episode

https://forthe23percent.com/

Save the Date: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan (Friday, March 13)




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Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:


Announcements

If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan from your 9-to-5, sign up for my next live class:: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan

Save your seat here: 




Social Media

Instagram: @forthe23percent

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> This week in the guest chair is sales and business coach Dielle Charon, founder of For the 23%, where she helps women of color build profitable businesses and grow their income through coaching and entrepreneurship.


Dielle shares how she went from earning $2,500 a month as a social worker with six-figure student loan debt to building a multi-seven-figure coaching business. Along the way, she explains why traditional jobs often undervalue your skills, how to identify the expertise you can monetize, and why the coaching industry continues to grow despite criticism.


In this conversation, we also dive deep into the mindset shifts needed to move from six-figure income to seven-figure business growth, including overcoming people-pleasing, claiming your expertise, and stepping fully into your authority.


If you’ve been thinking about turning your knowledge into income, starting a side hustle, or scaling your existing business, this episode will help you see what’s possible.





Highlights Include

00:00 – Why Dielle realized her corporate career wasn’t the life she wanted

05:30 – Testing multiple side hustles before finding the right one

08:00 – How to identify skills you can monetize

12:00 – Why the coaching industry gets criticism and why it’s still growing

16:30 – The truth about selling and why everyone is already selling themselves

20:00 – Why your job isn’t amazing — you are

23:45 – Breaking the mindset barriers around charging for your expertise

25:50 – The biggest blocks women hit going from six figures to seven figures

31:00 – Visibility, people-pleasing, and identity shifts in business growth

36:00 – Why most successful businesses focus on beginners

41:00 – The simple seven-figure business model (and why it’s simpler than you think)

47:00 – Improving messaging and positioning for entrepreneurs




Links Mentioned in This Episode

https://forthe23percent.com/

Save the Date: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan (Friday, March 13)




Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:


Announcements

If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan from your 9-to-5, sign up for my next live class:: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan

Save your seat here: 




Social Media

Instagram: @forthe23percent

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 503: She Got Laid Off…Then Built a YouTube Income to Pay Her Bills 503: She Got Laid Off…Then Built a YouTube Income to Pay Her Bills Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT 56:35 69a10eb8eebc4a99c62e1d00 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/she-got-laid-offthen-built-a-youtube-income-to-pay-her 69a10eb8eebc4a99c62e1d00 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd she-got-laid-offthen-built-a-youtube-income-to-pay-her full This week in the guest chair, Symone' Austin shares her powerful journey from being laid off to building a thriving YouTube platform.


After recording and posting her layoff conversation, her video went viral and became the turning point in her entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, she breaks down how she built multiple income streams through YouTube ad revenue, brand partnerships, digital products, virtual assistant work, and strategic financial decisions like bringing on a roommate.


If you’ve been navigating uncertainty, considering content creation, or wondering how to turn a setback into leverage, this episode will show you how.




Highlights Include

00:00 – Recording the layoff conversation that changed everything

04:30 – Growing from 10K to 60K+ subscribers in one year

08:20 – Making $5,900 in one month from YouTube ad revenue

13:00 – Cutting expenses and surviving without touching savings

18:10 – Turning skills into income: photography, digital products, VA work

24:00 – Why personal finance has one of the highest CPMs on YouTube

29:00 – Replacing a corporate salary through content creation

35:00 – The reality of working 7 days a week as a full-time creator

38:00 – Getting a roommate as a financial reset strategy

43:00 – Navigating job offers after deciding to go all-in




Links Mentioned in This Episode

Life and Numbers YouTube Channel

Read Successful Failure by KevOnStage

Watch Symone's YouTube video "I Got Laid Off From My 6 Figure Tech Job"

Save the Date: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan (Friday, March 13)




Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:




Announcements

If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan, attend my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan

Save your seat here: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/your-first-1000-downloads/




Social Media

YouTube: Life and Numbers: https://www.youtube.com/lifeandnumbers

Instagram: @lifeandnumbers: http://instagram.com/lifeandnumbers

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> This week in the guest chair, Symone' Austin shares her powerful journey from being laid off to building a thriving YouTube platform.


After recording and posting her layoff conversation, her video went viral and became the turning point in her entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, she breaks down how she built multiple income streams through YouTube ad revenue, brand partnerships, digital products, virtual assistant work, and strategic financial decisions like bringing on a roommate.


If you’ve been navigating uncertainty, considering content creation, or wondering how to turn a setback into leverage, this episode will show you how.




Highlights Include

00:00 – Recording the layoff conversation that changed everything

04:30 – Growing from 10K to 60K+ subscribers in one year

08:20 – Making $5,900 in one month from YouTube ad revenue

13:00 – Cutting expenses and surviving without touching savings

18:10 – Turning skills into income: photography, digital products, VA work

24:00 – Why personal finance has one of the highest CPMs on YouTube

29:00 – Replacing a corporate salary through content creation

35:00 – The reality of working 7 days a week as a full-time creator

38:00 – Getting a roommate as a financial reset strategy

43:00 – Navigating job offers after deciding to go all-in




Links Mentioned in This Episode

Life and Numbers YouTube Channel

Read Successful Failure by KevOnStage

Watch Symone's YouTube video "I Got Laid Off From My 6 Figure Tech Job"

Save the Date: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan (Friday, March 13)




Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:




Announcements

If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan, attend my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan

Save your seat here: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/your-first-1000-downloads/




Social Media

YouTube: Life and Numbers: https://www.youtube.com/lifeandnumbers

Instagram: @lifeandnumbers: http://instagram.com/lifeandnumbers

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> <![CDATA[502: My 12-Week Reset: Health, Money & Business]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:17:00 GMT 30:57 6997f865a444b25f2cd5325a false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/my-12-week-reset-health-money-business 6997f865a444b25f2cd5325a 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd my-12-week-reset-health-money-business full This week on Side Hustle Pro, I’m sharing how I’m structuring my year through 12-week sprints,  focusing on my health, my money, and elevating my Podcast Moguls program. 

I open up about navigating motherhood, sleep deprivation, and mindset work while still executing on big goals. Most importantly, I reflect on how my podcast has been the one constant through every season becoming my bridge out of corporate and my foundation for long-term leverage.


Highlights Include

00:00: Why I use 12-week sprints

02:15: Rebuilding my health after six years

06:30: Accountability and investing in myself

14:00: Emotional spending and financial clarity

18:45: Auditing my business finances

21:30: Updating Podcast Moguls

25:00: Managing mindset during execution

28:00: Why my podcast became my bridge out of corporate

31:00: Building leverage and long-term positioning


Links Mentioned in This Episode

Podcast Moguls: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan


Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:


Announcements

If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan, attend my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan

Save your seat here: 


Social Media

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This week on Side Hustle Pro, I’m sharing how I’m structuring my year through 12-week sprints,  focusing on my health, my money, and elevating my Podcast Moguls program. 

I open up about navigating motherhood, sleep deprivation, and mindset work while still executing on big goals. Most importantly, I reflect on how my podcast has been the one constant through every season becoming my bridge out of corporate and my foundation for long-term leverage.


Highlights Include

00:00: Why I use 12-week sprints

02:15: Rebuilding my health after six years

06:30: Accountability and investing in myself

14:00: Emotional spending and financial clarity

18:45: Auditing my business finances

21:30: Updating Podcast Moguls

25:00: Managing mindset during execution

28:00: Why my podcast became my bridge out of corporate

31:00: Building leverage and long-term positioning


Links Mentioned in This Episode

Podcast Moguls: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan


Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:


Announcements

If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan, attend my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan

Save your seat here: 


Social Media

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro



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]]> 501: Laid Off: Now What? 5 Ways to Generate Income While You’re Unemployed 501: Laid Off: Now What? 5 Ways to Generate Income While You’re Unemployed Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT 21:27 698ea2d98dc5f2047a8df708 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/laid-off-now-what-5-ways-to-generate-income-while-youre 698ea2d98dc5f2047a8df708 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd laid-off-now-what-5-ways-to-generate-income-while-youre full In this solo episode, I’m sharing five real, practical ways to generate income during your in-between season. If you’re asking yourself, “I got laid off… now what? This episode will give you grounded, actionable steps to move forward and even some side hustle ideas!


Highlights Include

00:00 – If you’ve been laid off, you are not alone

02:30 – Why invisibility is the real danger during unemployment

04:05 – Using content creation as a visibility tool

07:20 – Turning alumni and professional networks into income

09:10 – Short-term projects using skills you already have

13:10 – Becoming a LifeOps consultant

16:50 – Short-term rental support as seasonal leverage

19:30 – Creating a premium career support retreat experience

21:40 – Why you should always keep side hustling

23:30 – How my unemployment season planted the seed for Side Hustle Pro


Links Mentioned in This Episode

Podcast Moguls: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan


Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:


Announcements

If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan, attend my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan

Save your seat here.


Social Media

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this solo episode, I’m sharing five real, practical ways to generate income during your in-between season. If you’re asking yourself, “I got laid off… now what? This episode will give you grounded, actionable steps to move forward and even some side hustle ideas!


Highlights Include

00:00 – If you’ve been laid off, you are not alone

02:30 – Why invisibility is the real danger during unemployment

04:05 – Using content creation as a visibility tool

07:20 – Turning alumni and professional networks into income

09:10 – Short-term projects using skills you already have

13:10 – Becoming a LifeOps consultant

16:50 – Short-term rental support as seasonal leverage

19:30 – Creating a premium career support retreat experience

21:40 – Why you should always keep side hustling

23:30 – How my unemployment season planted the seed for Side Hustle Pro


Links Mentioned in This Episode

Podcast Moguls: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan


Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:


Announcements

If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan, attend my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan

Save your seat here.


Social Media

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[500: I've Recorded 500 Podcast Episodes: Here's What I've Learned]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:39:40 GMT 26:41 69856f11d4e01f1069a1f742 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/ive-recorded-500-podcast-episodes-heres-what-ive-learned 69856f11d4e01f1069a1f742 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd ive-recorded-500-podcast-episodes-heres-what-ive-learned full Side Hustle Pro is officially 500 episodes deep, and in this milestone episode, I’m taking time to reflect on what this journey has really taught me.


I share the biggest lessons I’ve learned about consistency, networking, monetization, and why the podcast itself was never the end goal, the platform was. I also talk about what I wish I knew when I started, how podcasting helped me grow as a speaker and business owner, and why playing the long game has paid off in ways I never could have planned.


If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, growing a side hustle, or building something meaningful over time, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to rush, you just have to keep going.


Highlights Include

  • 00:00 – Welcome to the 500th episode of Side Hustle Pro
  • 02:10 – Starting with what I had and recording from home
  • 04:30 – Why trying to predict the end can stop you from starting
  • 06:45 – Why the podcast was never the point, the platform was
  • 09:30 – How podcasting transformed my network
  • 12:50 – Keeping costs low and thinking like a business owner
  • 16:30 – The power of consistency and playing the long game
  • 18:45 – How podcasting improved my confidence as a speaker
  • 21:00 – Giving myself grace through different seasons of life
  • 24:45 – Final lessons I’d tell my earlier self


Links Mentioned in This Episode


Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:

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]]> Side Hustle Pro is officially 500 episodes deep, and in this milestone episode, I’m taking time to reflect on what this journey has really taught me.


I share the biggest lessons I’ve learned about consistency, networking, monetization, and why the podcast itself was never the end goal, the platform was. I also talk about what I wish I knew when I started, how podcasting helped me grow as a speaker and business owner, and why playing the long game has paid off in ways I never could have planned.


If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, growing a side hustle, or building something meaningful over time, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to rush, you just have to keep going.


Highlights Include

  • 00:00 – Welcome to the 500th episode of Side Hustle Pro
  • 02:10 – Starting with what I had and recording from home
  • 04:30 – Why trying to predict the end can stop you from starting
  • 06:45 – Why the podcast was never the point, the platform was
  • 09:30 – How podcasting transformed my network
  • 12:50 – Keeping costs low and thinking like a business owner
  • 16:30 – The power of consistency and playing the long game
  • 18:45 – How podcasting improved my confidence as a speaker
  • 21:00 – Giving myself grace through different seasons of life
  • 24:45 – Final lessons I’d tell my earlier self


Links Mentioned in This Episode


Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 499: How to Make Your First $1K Side Hustling 499: How to Make Your First $1K Side Hustling Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:21:35 GMT 33:20 697bdd6fb29f9abc9cbc83a5 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-make-your-first-1k-side-hustling 697bdd6fb29f9abc9cbc83a5 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-make-your-first-1k-side-hustling full You do not need a million dollars to change your life, you need your first $1,000.


In this solo episode, I’m breaking down why the first $1K is such a pivotal milestone for side hustlers and how it shifts everything from theory to proof. I walk you through the exact decisions and actions that turn preparation into income without overbuilding, overthinking, or waiting until things feel perfect.


If you’ve been stuck planning, tweaking, or doubting yourself, this episode will help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and momentum.


In This Episode, I Share:

  • Why the first $1,000 changes everything mentally and strategically
  • How to choose a simple offer you can confidently deliver right now
  • How to identify who your offer is really for and why frustration matters
  • Why clarity, consistency, and conversations matter more than perfection


Highlights Include:

  • 00:00 – Why you don’t need a million dollars to change your life — you need your first $1,000
  • 01:35 – How your mindset shifts after you make your first $1K and why proof matters more than theory
  • 02:31 – What actually counts as an offer and why your first one should be useful, not fancy
  • 03:52 – Why starting with what you’re already confident in is the fastest way to get paid
  • 05:16 – How to decide who your offer is really for and why specificity matters
  • 07:27 – The difference between a painkiller and a vitamin offer (and why frustration drives sales)
  • 08:55 – How to package your offer simply without a website, logo, or brand
  • 11:22 – Why offering your service is the most important step people delay
  • 12:48 – How confidence and customer focus directly impact whether you make your first $1K
  • 14:04 – Why you don’t need a massive audience — just real conversations and feedback
  • 15:37 – How to use feedback as information instead of taking it personally
  • 17:47 – Why overbuilding and “perfecting” keeps side hustlers stuck
  • 19:21 – Breaking down the math behind $1,000 so it feels achievable
  • 20:45 – Why fewer clients at a higher price can reduce burnout
  • 21:34 – Why most people earn their first $1K from conversations, not content
  • 22:19 – How I made my first $1,000 and what actually worked
  • 26:03 – When to start building your email list and why simple free resources convert better
  • 28:54 – How to use a 12-week sprint to stay focused on your first $1K
  • 29:38 – What to do when your first offer feels slow or doesn’t land immediately
  • 31:08 – What changes after you hit your first $1,000 — and the mistake to avoid next
  • 31:49 – Final action steps to start building your first $1K offer


Links Mentioned in This Episode


Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> You do not need a million dollars to change your life, you need your first $1,000.


In this solo episode, I’m breaking down why the first $1K is such a pivotal milestone for side hustlers and how it shifts everything from theory to proof. I walk you through the exact decisions and actions that turn preparation into income without overbuilding, overthinking, or waiting until things feel perfect.


If you’ve been stuck planning, tweaking, or doubting yourself, this episode will help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and momentum.


In This Episode, I Share:

  • Why the first $1,000 changes everything mentally and strategically
  • How to choose a simple offer you can confidently deliver right now
  • How to identify who your offer is really for and why frustration matters
  • Why clarity, consistency, and conversations matter more than perfection


Highlights Include:

  • 00:00 – Why you don’t need a million dollars to change your life — you need your first $1,000
  • 01:35 – How your mindset shifts after you make your first $1K and why proof matters more than theory
  • 02:31 – What actually counts as an offer and why your first one should be useful, not fancy
  • 03:52 – Why starting with what you’re already confident in is the fastest way to get paid
  • 05:16 – How to decide who your offer is really for and why specificity matters
  • 07:27 – The difference between a painkiller and a vitamin offer (and why frustration drives sales)
  • 08:55 – How to package your offer simply without a website, logo, or brand
  • 11:22 – Why offering your service is the most important step people delay
  • 12:48 – How confidence and customer focus directly impact whether you make your first $1K
  • 14:04 – Why you don’t need a massive audience — just real conversations and feedback
  • 15:37 – How to use feedback as information instead of taking it personally
  • 17:47 – Why overbuilding and “perfecting” keeps side hustlers stuck
  • 19:21 – Breaking down the math behind $1,000 so it feels achievable
  • 20:45 – Why fewer clients at a higher price can reduce burnout
  • 21:34 – Why most people earn their first $1K from conversations, not content
  • 22:19 – How I made my first $1,000 and what actually worked
  • 26:03 – When to start building your email list and why simple free resources convert better
  • 28:54 – How to use a 12-week sprint to stay focused on your first $1K
  • 29:38 – What to do when your first offer feels slow or doesn’t land immediately
  • 31:08 – What changes after you hit your first $1,000 — and the mistake to avoid next
  • 31:49 – Final action steps to start building your first $1K offer


Links Mentioned in This Episode


Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 498: How to Start a Side Hustle Without Quitting Your Job 498: How to Start a Side Hustle Without Quitting Your Job Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT 22:38 6971b35f8c404bc5236798c4 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-start-a-side-hustle-without-quitting-your-job 6971b35f8c404bc5236798c4 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-start-a-side-hustle-without-quitting-your-job full In this solo episode, I’m breaking down how to start your side hustle without quitting your job or putting your paycheck at risk. I’m sharing what I’ve learned from building Side Hustle Pro from two very different places: one, when I was unemployed with plenty of time but no stability, and two, when I was working full-time at NPR with stability but limited time.


What I’ve learned is this: there is no “perfect” situation for side hustling. What matters is how you build, not whether you quit your job first.

I’m walking you through my five rules for side hustling the Side Hustle Pro way, plus a bonus rule to help you decide when you’re actually ready to leave your job on purpose, with a plan, and on your own terms.


If you’ve been feeling the pull to build something but don’t want to move out of panic or pressure, this episode will help you build quietly, strategically, and stress-free.


In This Episode, I Share:

  • Why keeping your job can actually give you leverage and clarity as you build
  • The mindset shift that turns your paycheck into startup capital
  • How to choose a side hustle that fits your real life, energy, and capacity
  • How to decide in advance what “ready to leave” really looks like backed by numbers and a plan


Highlights Include

00:00 Introduction to Side Hustling

01:00 The Importance of Stability

02:24 Five Rules for Side Hustle Success

04:39 Rule 1: Keep Your Day Job

06:26 Rule 2: Choose a Suitable Side Hustle

08:53 Rule 3: Set Non-Negotiable Time Boundaries

12:37 Rule 4: Build Basic First

17:11 Rule 5: Protect Your Job While You Build

20:48 Bonus Rule: Decide What 'Ready to Leave' Means

24:01 Conclusion and Next Steps


Links Mentioned in This Episode

Watch & Listen

Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this solo episode, I’m breaking down how to start your side hustle without quitting your job or putting your paycheck at risk. I’m sharing what I’ve learned from building Side Hustle Pro from two very different places: one, when I was unemployed with plenty of time but no stability, and two, when I was working full-time at NPR with stability but limited time.


What I’ve learned is this: there is no “perfect” situation for side hustling. What matters is how you build, not whether you quit your job first.

I’m walking you through my five rules for side hustling the Side Hustle Pro way, plus a bonus rule to help you decide when you’re actually ready to leave your job on purpose, with a plan, and on your own terms.


If you’ve been feeling the pull to build something but don’t want to move out of panic or pressure, this episode will help you build quietly, strategically, and stress-free.


In This Episode, I Share:

  • Why keeping your job can actually give you leverage and clarity as you build
  • The mindset shift that turns your paycheck into startup capital
  • How to choose a side hustle that fits your real life, energy, and capacity
  • How to decide in advance what “ready to leave” really looks like backed by numbers and a plan


Highlights Include

00:00 Introduction to Side Hustling

01:00 The Importance of Stability

02:24 Five Rules for Side Hustle Success

04:39 Rule 1: Keep Your Day Job

06:26 Rule 2: Choose a Suitable Side Hustle

08:53 Rule 3: Set Non-Negotiable Time Boundaries

12:37 Rule 4: Build Basic First

17:11 Rule 5: Protect Your Job While You Build

20:48 Bonus Rule: Decide What 'Ready to Leave' Means

24:01 Conclusion and Next Steps


Links Mentioned in This Episode

Watch & Listen

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]]> 497: 7 Side Hustles That Can Make Real Money 497: 7 Side Hustles That Can Make Real Money Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:34:16 GMT 27:43 6968ecd5a3b74ba76b1f5f5c false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/497-7-side-hustles-that-can-make-real-money 6968ecd5a3b74ba76b1f5f5c 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd 497-7-side-hustles-that-can-make-real-money full In this episode of Side Hustle Pro, I break down seven side hustles you can start this month that have real income potential. This episode is all about building leverage through problem-solving businesses that can grow from side hustle to full-time income.


In This Episode, I Share:

  • Why your side hustle should be treated as leverage and a real business, not a hobby or just extra money
  • The two rules I want you to follow before choosing a side hustle: don’t try everything at once, and focus on solving real problems
  • Seven proven, service-based side hustle ideas — from home operations and career pivots to podcast booking and fractional COO work
  • How to move from idea to action by getting your first client through simple, focused next steps


Highlights Include

00:00 Why your side hustle should be treated as leverage, not a hobby

02:10 The two rules to follow before choosing a side hustle

04:30 How to stop collecting ideas and start building a real business

06:30 Side Hustle #1: The local “fix-it” project manager (home ops manager)

10:15 Side Hustle #2: Career Pivot Studio for job seekers and career switchers

14:45 Side Hustle #3: Podcast guest booking agency for founders and experts

18:50 Side Hustle #4: Compliance, privacy, and admin cleanup for small businesses

22:30 Side Hustle #5: Elder care concierge for busy adult children

26:30 Side Hustle #6: Micro-business events producer for pop-ups and workshops

30:00 Side Hustle #7: Fractional COO and operations command center builder

35:20 How to pick one side hustle and take action this week

38:10 Simple next steps to land your first client


Links Mentioned in This Episode


Watch & Listen

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]]> In this episode of Side Hustle Pro, I break down seven side hustles you can start this month that have real income potential. This episode is all about building leverage through problem-solving businesses that can grow from side hustle to full-time income.


In This Episode, I Share:

  • Why your side hustle should be treated as leverage and a real business, not a hobby or just extra money
  • The two rules I want you to follow before choosing a side hustle: don’t try everything at once, and focus on solving real problems
  • Seven proven, service-based side hustle ideas — from home operations and career pivots to podcast booking and fractional COO work
  • How to move from idea to action by getting your first client through simple, focused next steps


Highlights Include

00:00 Why your side hustle should be treated as leverage, not a hobby

02:10 The two rules to follow before choosing a side hustle

04:30 How to stop collecting ideas and start building a real business

06:30 Side Hustle #1: The local “fix-it” project manager (home ops manager)

10:15 Side Hustle #2: Career Pivot Studio for job seekers and career switchers

14:45 Side Hustle #3: Podcast guest booking agency for founders and experts

18:50 Side Hustle #4: Compliance, privacy, and admin cleanup for small businesses

22:30 Side Hustle #5: Elder care concierge for busy adult children

26:30 Side Hustle #6: Micro-business events producer for pop-ups and workshops

30:00 Side Hustle #7: Fractional COO and operations command center builder

35:20 How to pick one side hustle and take action this week

38:10 Simple next steps to land your first client


Links Mentioned in This Episode


Watch & Listen

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 496: The 12-Week Sprint Approach That Changed My Side Hustle Results 496: The 12-Week Sprint Approach That Changed My Side Hustle Results Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:38:13 GMT 21:55 69614b1388da0c07c1baa71b false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/the-12-week-sprint-approach-that-changed-my-side-hustle-resu 69614b1388da0c07c1baa71b 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd the-12-week-sprint-approach-that-changed-my-side-hustle-resu full In this solo episode, I’m sharing the exact 12 week sprint system that completely changed how I set and complete my goals.


Instead of giving myself an entire year to “figure it out,” I learned that shrinking the timeline created clarity, urgency, and momentum. I walk you through how I choose my goals, break them down into manageable weekly actions, and build in a recalculation rule that allows for real life instead of an idealized version of it.

If you have ever started the year motivated only to feel your goals quietly drift away by February, this episode gives you a simple and realistic framework you can start using right now.


In This Episode, I Share:

  • Why yearly goal setting gives side hustlers too much room to procrastinate and how 12 week sprints create clarity and momentum
  • How I choose just three goals per sprint with one clear focus per month
  • The simple way I break monthly goals into realistic weekly tasks that actually get done
  • Why daily five minute reviews and one weekly self accountability day keep my goals from drifting
  • The recalculation rule that helps me keep going when life gets messy without guilt or quitting


Highlights Include

00:00 Why annual goals do not work for busy side hustlers

02:50 How 12 week sprints eliminate procrastination

05:55 The rule of only three goals with one focus per month

10:20 Why writing my goals down is non negotiable

12:40 How I break goals into simple weekly tasks

14:45 The recalculation rule that keeps me moving forward

17:00 Choosing a weekly self accountability day

21:00 Your 12 week sprint challenge


Links Mentioned in This Episode


Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:


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]]> In this solo episode, I’m sharing the exact 12 week sprint system that completely changed how I set and complete my goals.


Instead of giving myself an entire year to “figure it out,” I learned that shrinking the timeline created clarity, urgency, and momentum. I walk you through how I choose my goals, break them down into manageable weekly actions, and build in a recalculation rule that allows for real life instead of an idealized version of it.

If you have ever started the year motivated only to feel your goals quietly drift away by February, this episode gives you a simple and realistic framework you can start using right now.


In This Episode, I Share:

  • Why yearly goal setting gives side hustlers too much room to procrastinate and how 12 week sprints create clarity and momentum
  • How I choose just three goals per sprint with one clear focus per month
  • The simple way I break monthly goals into realistic weekly tasks that actually get done
  • Why daily five minute reviews and one weekly self accountability day keep my goals from drifting
  • The recalculation rule that helps me keep going when life gets messy without guilt or quitting


Highlights Include

00:00 Why annual goals do not work for busy side hustlers

02:50 How 12 week sprints eliminate procrastination

05:55 The rule of only three goals with one focus per month

10:20 Why writing my goals down is non negotiable

12:40 How I break goals into simple weekly tasks

14:45 The recalculation rule that keeps me moving forward

17:00 Choosing a weekly self accountability day

21:00 Your 12 week sprint challenge


Links Mentioned in This Episode


Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:


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]]> 495: Breaking My Own Glass Ceiling 495: Breaking My Own Glass Ceiling Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT 51:24 6954bf9444fae3e802ff3944 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/breaking-my-own-glass-ceilingrewind 6954bf9444fae3e802ff3944 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd breaking-my-own-glass-ceilingrewind full This week we’re changing it up and I’m sitting in the guest chair. In this special “podcast swap” episode of Side Hustle Pro, I’m sharing an interview from the podcast To Tell You The Truth with host and Podcast Moguls student Brittany Sharpton. We dive into the concept of self-imposed barriers and how they can prevent entrepreneurs, especially Black women, from realizing their full potential. 


In this episode I share:

  • My journey to reclaiming my power in spaces where Black women aren’t usually empowered- and why I’m constantly reminding myself that I’m that girl
  • Steps to take to combat the fear and negative self-talk that often creep in
  • What feeds my soul and the lessons I’m learning every day- even as a seasoned entrepreneur 
  • Insights from my Podcast Moguls course and how I’ve seen Brittany grow after being a student 


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:30 From corporate to entrepreneur 

09:55 The importance of having a side hustle 

11:45 Overcoming biases

17:30 How to show up as a working mom

22:00 Getting your mojo back 

27:15 Overcoming the limitations of the patriarchy

37:04 Tips to feed your soul

41:15 Beating fear and imposter syndrome


Check out episode 495 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> This week we’re changing it up and I’m sitting in the guest chair. In this special “podcast swap” episode of Side Hustle Pro, I’m sharing an interview from the podcast To Tell You The Truth with host and Podcast Moguls student Brittany Sharpton. We dive into the concept of self-imposed barriers and how they can prevent entrepreneurs, especially Black women, from realizing their full potential. 


In this episode I share:

  • My journey to reclaiming my power in spaces where Black women aren’t usually empowered- and why I’m constantly reminding myself that I’m that girl
  • Steps to take to combat the fear and negative self-talk that often creep in
  • What feeds my soul and the lessons I’m learning every day- even as a seasoned entrepreneur 
  • Insights from my Podcast Moguls course and how I’ve seen Brittany grow after being a student 


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:30 From corporate to entrepreneur 

09:55 The importance of having a side hustle 

11:45 Overcoming biases

17:30 How to show up as a working mom

22:00 Getting your mojo back 

27:15 Overcoming the limitations of the patriarchy

37:04 Tips to feed your soul

41:15 Beating fear and imposter syndrome


Check out episode 495 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode


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]]> 494: Owning Manhattan’s Tricia Lee: From Beauty Mogul to Real Estate Titan 494: Owning Manhattan’s Tricia Lee: From Beauty Mogul to Real Estate Titan Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT 1:17:05 694b93d1c9578c8cdad2ca2c false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/494-owning-manhattans-tricia-lee-from-beauty-mogul-to-real-e 694b93d1c9578c8cdad2ca2c 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd 494-owning-manhattans-tricia-lee-from-beauty-mogul-to-real-e full This week in the guest chair we have Tricia Lee, powerhouse real estate broker, star of Netflix’s Owning Manhattan, and founder and leader of the highly talented Tricia Lee Team at Serhant. 


Tricia sold over $200M in her solo career before joining Serhant and simultaneously joining forces with her partner, Jeffrey St. Arromand. Through the power of partnership, authenticity, and personal branding, Tricia has become a household name in real estate and media.


In this episode, Tricia shares:

  • How she successfully managed the pivot from beauty to real estate and television 
  • Why she makes it a point to share her journey while also marketing her business
  • How content creation has helped her close real estate deals
  • How she has stayed true to herself and blocked out opinions, jobs, and people who don’t align with her goals
  • And so much more!


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro 

03:14 Discovering identity

13:00 Navigating real estate

16:50 Polish Bar success

23:08 Transferring skills from previous industries

34:19 Navigating real estate and running a business

40:48 Building confidence through successful selling

50:00 Personal branding through authenticity 

1:00:00 Power of partnership

1:11:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 494 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Tricia Lee, powerhouse real estate broker, star of Netflix’s Owning Manhattan, and founder and leader of the highly talented Tricia Lee Team at Serhant. 


Tricia sold over $200M in her solo career before joining Serhant and simultaneously joining forces with her partner, Jeffrey St. Arromand. Through the power of partnership, authenticity, and personal branding, Tricia has become a household name in real estate and media.


In this episode, Tricia shares:

  • How she successfully managed the pivot from beauty to real estate and television 
  • Why she makes it a point to share her journey while also marketing her business
  • How content creation has helped her close real estate deals
  • How she has stayed true to herself and blocked out opinions, jobs, and people who don’t align with her goals
  • And so much more!


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro 

03:14 Discovering identity

13:00 Navigating real estate

16:50 Polish Bar success

23:08 Transferring skills from previous industries

34:19 Navigating real estate and running a business

40:48 Building confidence through successful selling

50:00 Personal branding through authenticity 

1:00:00 Power of partnership

1:11:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 494 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode


Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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]]> 493: How To Make Content For Your Business In Less Than 1 Hour A Week 493: How To Make Content For Your Business In Less Than 1 Hour A Week Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:36:29 GMT 22:23 69457f0a921dd3db0b77e286 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-make-content-for-your-business 69457f0a921dd3db0b77e286 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-make-content-for-your-business full As an entrepreneur, content creation has become a huge part of expanding a business. So this week I’m sharing 4 tips that have helped me take the pressure off creating awesome content while running a business. 


In this episode I’m sharing:

  • How to optimize your recording sessions to get content done quicker
  • My favorite content creation tech and tools, and much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> As an entrepreneur, content creation has become a huge part of expanding a business. So this week I’m sharing 4 tips that have helped me take the pressure off creating awesome content while running a business. 


In this episode I’m sharing:

  • How to optimize your recording sessions to get content done quicker
  • My favorite content creation tech and tools, and much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 492: Rebuilding My Business After Burnout 492: Rebuilding My Business After Burnout Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:52:50 GMT 17:22 693b2f200375da4a9e36eb92 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/rebuilding-my-business-after-burnout 693b2f200375da4a9e36eb92 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd rebuilding-my-business-after-burnout full Rebuilding my business after burnout wasn’t one big breakthrough. It was a series of small, honest shifts that finally brought me back to myself.


Rest. Prioritization. Time boundaries. Financial honesty. And the self-care I kept putting off because I felt guilty investing in myself.


In today’s episode of The Expansion Era, I’m sharing what this rebuilding season has really looked like for me as a mom of two, a wife, and a founder trying to get her mojo back. This chapter isn’t about going back to who I was. It’s about becoming someone who doesn’t abandon herself on the way to her goals.

If you're feeling depleted, questioning your confidence, or trying to rebuild your business after a hard season, this one’s for you.


✨ Watch this whenever you need a reminder that you can rebuild without rushing yourself.


RESOURCES MENTIONED

► Join my newsletter for behind-the-scenes support as you rebuild your business:

https://sidehustlepro.co/newsletter

► Register for my next free Podcast Moguls training on how to start the podcast that builds your exit plan:

https://podcastmoguls.com


CONNECT WITH ME

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro

Podcast: Side Hustle Pro

Business inquiries: hi@sidehustlepro.co


CHAPTERS

00:00 Realizing burnout

01:20 When exhaustion becomes normal

03:05 The power of rest

04:40 Relearning prioritization

06:30 Time boundaries and rebuilding my schedule

09:30 Money, fear, and shrinking my confidence

12:40 Self-care and putting myself back in the budget

15:00 What rebuilding actually looks like

17:00 Your next step

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]]> Rebuilding my business after burnout wasn’t one big breakthrough. It was a series of small, honest shifts that finally brought me back to myself.


Rest. Prioritization. Time boundaries. Financial honesty. And the self-care I kept putting off because I felt guilty investing in myself.


In today’s episode of The Expansion Era, I’m sharing what this rebuilding season has really looked like for me as a mom of two, a wife, and a founder trying to get her mojo back. This chapter isn’t about going back to who I was. It’s about becoming someone who doesn’t abandon herself on the way to her goals.

If you're feeling depleted, questioning your confidence, or trying to rebuild your business after a hard season, this one’s for you.


✨ Watch this whenever you need a reminder that you can rebuild without rushing yourself.


RESOURCES MENTIONED

► Join my newsletter for behind-the-scenes support as you rebuild your business:

https://sidehustlepro.co/newsletter

► Register for my next free Podcast Moguls training on how to start the podcast that builds your exit plan:

https://podcastmoguls.com


CONNECT WITH ME

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro

Podcast: Side Hustle Pro

Business inquiries: hi@sidehustlepro.co


CHAPTERS

00:00 Realizing burnout

01:20 When exhaustion becomes normal

03:05 The power of rest

04:40 Relearning prioritization

06:30 Time boundaries and rebuilding my schedule

09:30 Money, fear, and shrinking my confidence

12:40 Self-care and putting myself back in the budget

15:00 What rebuilding actually looks like

17:00 Your next step

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]]> 491: 9 Side Hustles You Can Start Today That Could Replace Your 9-5 491: 9 Side Hustles You Can Start Today That Could Replace Your 9-5 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:24:22 GMT 34:50 6931dae04a0500b7570fb017 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/9-side-hustles-you-can-start-today 6931dae04a0500b7570fb017 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd 9-side-hustles-you-can-start-today full Are you ready to finally take the leap and start your side hustle, but don’t know where to start? This week we are outlining nine high-potential side hustles that can realistically scale to replace or significantly supplement your full-time income. 


Now these are not quick-fix ideas, these are long-term businesses that can bring you recurring revenue by leveraging automation tools (especially AI), and refining your marketing so clients find and trust you. Take it from someone who has built an entire brand on side hustling! 


In this episode I share:

  • Nine unique and and high-profit side hustles that can fully replace your 9-5
  • The side hustles former guests of Side Hustle Pro have had major success with
  • Why closing the gap between your ideas and actually starting is the key to your business


Highlights include:

  • 01:45 Cleaning services
  • 06:22 Faceless podcast
  • 07:57 Virtual assistant
  • 12:16 Social media marketing
  • 15:25 Short-form video editor 
  • 21:15 Podcast/YouTube channel manager
  • 22:30 AI integration specialist
  • 26:34 Corporate training and coaching
  • 29:40 Done-for-you service provider
  • 32:30 Why you should start now


Check out episode 491 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: https://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> Are you ready to finally take the leap and start your side hustle, but don’t know where to start? This week we are outlining nine high-potential side hustles that can realistically scale to replace or significantly supplement your full-time income. 


Now these are not quick-fix ideas, these are long-term businesses that can bring you recurring revenue by leveraging automation tools (especially AI), and refining your marketing so clients find and trust you. Take it from someone who has built an entire brand on side hustling! 


In this episode I share:

  • Nine unique and and high-profit side hustles that can fully replace your 9-5
  • The side hustles former guests of Side Hustle Pro have had major success with
  • Why closing the gap between your ideas and actually starting is the key to your business


Highlights include:

  • 01:45 Cleaning services
  • 06:22 Faceless podcast
  • 07:57 Virtual assistant
  • 12:16 Social media marketing
  • 15:25 Short-form video editor 
  • 21:15 Podcast/YouTube channel manager
  • 22:30 AI integration specialist
  • 26:34 Corporate training and coaching
  • 29:40 Done-for-you service provider
  • 32:30 Why you should start now


Check out episode 491 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode


Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: https://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 490: She Left Corporate and Built a 7-Figure Business 490: She Left Corporate and Built a 7-Figure Business Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT 54:33 692650cb1874a1556d157938 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/she-left-corporate-and-built-a-7-figure-business 692650cb1874a1556d157938 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd she-left-corporate-and-built-a-7-figure-business full This week in the guest chair, Dr. Lakila Bowden shares her powerful journey from leading thousands inside Fortune 500 companies to co-founding ISee Technologies, a Black sister-owned, disability-led consulting firm now earning seven figures.


After leaving corporate in 2019, Lakila teamed up with her sister, Camille, to build a company trusted by brands like Disney, Kraft Heinz, and the EPA for high-impact training, inclusion, and workforce wellness programs. What makes her work different is how she blends corporate strategy, healing, and public speaking to help organizations and people thrive without burnout.


In this episode, Lakila opens up about the moment she walked away from the “known,” how she rebuilt her identity outside of corporate titles, and how speaking became a major accelerator in her business growth. She also breaks down the inner and outer transformation required to grow with your purpose, honor your well-being, and lead from a place of wholeness.


In This Episode, Dr. Lakila Shares:

  • The pivotal moment she knew she had to leave corporate America
  • How she and her sister built ISee Technologies into a 7-figure consulting firm
  • Why public speaking became a core revenue driver in her business
  • How personal healing shaped her approach to leadership and entrepreneurship
  • Her framework for helping organizations and individuals thrive without burning out



Highlights Include

00:00: Intro

02:10: Starting IC Technologies with her sister Camille

04:30: Becoming a speaker and author and how speaking scaled her impact

08:20: Building a disability-led, wellness-centered company

12:00: How corporate strategy + personal healing became her business superpower

16:15: The growth that came after walking away from the “known”

20:45: Helping organizations cultivate inclusion and sustainable wellness

26:30: Advice for anyone ready to pivot from corporate into purpose


Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t?si=8daf52a57e054042


Links Mentioned in This Episode


Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Guest Social Media Info

Lakila's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakilaj/

ISee Technologies Website: https://www.iseetechinc.com/

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> This week in the guest chair, Dr. Lakila Bowden shares her powerful journey from leading thousands inside Fortune 500 companies to co-founding ISee Technologies, a Black sister-owned, disability-led consulting firm now earning seven figures.


After leaving corporate in 2019, Lakila teamed up with her sister, Camille, to build a company trusted by brands like Disney, Kraft Heinz, and the EPA for high-impact training, inclusion, and workforce wellness programs. What makes her work different is how she blends corporate strategy, healing, and public speaking to help organizations and people thrive without burnout.


In this episode, Lakila opens up about the moment she walked away from the “known,” how she rebuilt her identity outside of corporate titles, and how speaking became a major accelerator in her business growth. She also breaks down the inner and outer transformation required to grow with your purpose, honor your well-being, and lead from a place of wholeness.


In This Episode, Dr. Lakila Shares:

  • The pivotal moment she knew she had to leave corporate America
  • How she and her sister built ISee Technologies into a 7-figure consulting firm
  • Why public speaking became a core revenue driver in her business
  • How personal healing shaped her approach to leadership and entrepreneurship
  • Her framework for helping organizations and individuals thrive without burning out



Highlights Include

00:00: Intro

02:10: Starting IC Technologies with her sister Camille

04:30: Becoming a speaker and author and how speaking scaled her impact

08:20: Building a disability-led, wellness-centered company

12:00: How corporate strategy + personal healing became her business superpower

16:15: The growth that came after walking away from the “known”

20:45: Helping organizations cultivate inclusion and sustainable wellness

26:30: Advice for anyone ready to pivot from corporate into purpose


Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t?si=8daf52a57e054042


Links Mentioned in This Episode


Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Guest Social Media Info

Lakila's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakilaj/

ISee Technologies Website: https://www.iseetechinc.com/

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 489: How to Start a Side Hustle with AI (feat. Nadeen Matthews Blair) 489: How to Start a Side Hustle with AI (feat. Nadeen Matthews Blair) Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT 58:25 691cdcf7d712ac48f4785064 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-start-a-side-hustle-with-ai-feat-nadeen-matthews 691cdcf7d712ac48f4785064 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-start-a-side-hustle-with-ai-feat-nadeen-matthews full This week in the guest chair, we have someone very special, my sister, Nadeen Matthews Blair and her pivot story is going to speak directly to anyone who’s ever felt called to reinvent themselves.


After 20 years in banking, management consulting, and C-suite leadership, Nadeen hit a point where the titles, the pressure, and the nonstop demands were no longer aligned with the life she wanted for herself and her family. So she did what so many high-achieving women fear doing: she stepped back, listened to the whisper, and chose a new path.


That path led her to Crescent Advisory Group, where she now teaches professionals, creatives, and new entrepreneurs how to use AI with confidence. What’s wild is that she built the entire business using just four beginner-friendly AI tools and today, she’s breaking them all down for you.


Whether you’re in a pivot, launching a side hustle, or trying to understand where AI fits into your next chapter, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a simple starting point.


In This Episode, Nadeen Shares:

  • How she pivoted from a demanding corporate career into full-time entrepreneurship
  • Why early consulting and workshop opportunities found her before she officially launched
  • How AI tools like Perplexity, Gamma, Looka, and Namelix helped her build her brand, website, and business foundation fast
  • Why AI is the most powerful leverage tool for side hustlers in 2025
  • How redefining success around flexibility, family, and purpose shaped her new chapter
  • What she’s teaching thousands of people in her beginner-friendly AI webinars


If you’ve been feeling the pull to pivot or you’re curious about how to use AI without feeling overwhelmed, this is your episode.


Watch Episode 489 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps.


Links mentioned in this episode

Crescent Advisory Group: http://crescentadvisorygroup.com

ChatGPT

Perplexity

NameLix

Gamma

Lovable

MIT AI Courses

Alicia Little’s AI Innovation Program


Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/

Nadeen Matthews Blair IG: https://www.instagram.com/nadeenmatthewsblair/

Nadeen Matthews Blair LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadeenmatthews/

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]]> This week in the guest chair, we have someone very special, my sister, Nadeen Matthews Blair and her pivot story is going to speak directly to anyone who’s ever felt called to reinvent themselves.


After 20 years in banking, management consulting, and C-suite leadership, Nadeen hit a point where the titles, the pressure, and the nonstop demands were no longer aligned with the life she wanted for herself and her family. So she did what so many high-achieving women fear doing: she stepped back, listened to the whisper, and chose a new path.


That path led her to Crescent Advisory Group, where she now teaches professionals, creatives, and new entrepreneurs how to use AI with confidence. What’s wild is that she built the entire business using just four beginner-friendly AI tools and today, she’s breaking them all down for you.


Whether you’re in a pivot, launching a side hustle, or trying to understand where AI fits into your next chapter, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a simple starting point.


In This Episode, Nadeen Shares:

  • How she pivoted from a demanding corporate career into full-time entrepreneurship
  • Why early consulting and workshop opportunities found her before she officially launched
  • How AI tools like Perplexity, Gamma, Looka, and Namelix helped her build her brand, website, and business foundation fast
  • Why AI is the most powerful leverage tool for side hustlers in 2025
  • How redefining success around flexibility, family, and purpose shaped her new chapter
  • What she’s teaching thousands of people in her beginner-friendly AI webinars


If you’ve been feeling the pull to pivot or you’re curious about how to use AI without feeling overwhelmed, this is your episode.


Watch Episode 489 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps.


Links mentioned in this episode

Crescent Advisory Group: http://crescentadvisorygroup.com

ChatGPT

Perplexity

NameLix

Gamma

Lovable

MIT AI Courses

Alicia Little’s AI Innovation Program


Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/

Nadeen Matthews Blair IG: https://www.instagram.com/nadeenmatthewsblair/

Nadeen Matthews Blair LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadeenmatthews/

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]]> 488: The Power in the Pivot: How Keewa Nurullah Is Rebuilding After Closing Her Dream Business 488: The Power in the Pivot: How Keewa Nurullah Is Rebuilding After Closing Her Dream Business Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT 52:12 6913f10a543edcb560d2dbab false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/the-power-in-the-pivot-how-keewa-nurullah-is-rebuilding 6913f10a543edcb560d2dbab 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd the-power-in-the-pivot-how-keewa-nurullah-is-rebuilding full This week in the guest chair we have Keewa Nurullah, artist, entrepreneur, and small-business strategist you may remember as the founder of Kido, the beloved South Loop children’s boutique that brought color, culture, and community to families across Chicago.

After six powerful years in business, and national recognition that included a shout-out from President Barack Obama, Keewa made the bold decision to close her brick-and-mortar store and start over.


In this episode, Keewa opens up about what it truly looks like to evolve as an entrepreneur, navigating economic shifts, changing customer behavior, and the emotional side of letting go of something you built from the ground up. Today she’s channeling those lessons into her work as a strategist and host of Circulate, a monthly community event that “love-bombs” local shops with intentional support and helps other founders build thriving, purpose-driven businesses on their own terms.


In this episode, she shares:

  • The courage to walk away from a business 
  • What retail taught her about leadership, money, and boundaries
  • The realities of pivoting after success
  • How she’s creating new pathways for community-minded entrepreneurs


Highlights Include

00:00 Intro

03:10 Launching Kido and building community through culture

08:45 Getting national recognition (including Barack Obama’s shout-out)

13:20 The moment she knew it was time to close her storefront

17:15 Navigating shifting customer habits post-pandemic

22:40 Starting over as a strategist and redefining success

27:00 Creating Circulate and supporting small businesses

33:15 Lessons on resilience, rest, and rediscovering your "why"

40:00 Advice for entrepreneurs in transition


Watch episode 488 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps


Links mentioned in this episode


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Instagram: @kiwimercury

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Keewa Nurullah, artist, entrepreneur, and small-business strategist you may remember as the founder of Kido, the beloved South Loop children’s boutique that brought color, culture, and community to families across Chicago.

After six powerful years in business, and national recognition that included a shout-out from President Barack Obama, Keewa made the bold decision to close her brick-and-mortar store and start over.


In this episode, Keewa opens up about what it truly looks like to evolve as an entrepreneur, navigating economic shifts, changing customer behavior, and the emotional side of letting go of something you built from the ground up. Today she’s channeling those lessons into her work as a strategist and host of Circulate, a monthly community event that “love-bombs” local shops with intentional support and helps other founders build thriving, purpose-driven businesses on their own terms.


In this episode, she shares:

  • The courage to walk away from a business 
  • What retail taught her about leadership, money, and boundaries
  • The realities of pivoting after success
  • How she’s creating new pathways for community-minded entrepreneurs


Highlights Include

00:00 Intro

03:10 Launching Kido and building community through culture

08:45 Getting national recognition (including Barack Obama’s shout-out)

13:20 The moment she knew it was time to close her storefront

17:15 Navigating shifting customer habits post-pandemic

22:40 Starting over as a strategist and redefining success

27:00 Creating Circulate and supporting small businesses

33:15 Lessons on resilience, rest, and rediscovering your "why"

40:00 Advice for entrepreneurs in transition


Watch episode 488 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps


Links mentioned in this episode


Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Guest Social Media Info

Instagram: @kiwimercury

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]]> 487: Mindset Hacks For Every Business Owner 487: Mindset Hacks For Every Business Owner Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT 27:27 690ac89268ccec9b8ec3cb68 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/mindset-hacks-for-every-business-ownerrewind 690ac89268ccec9b8ec3cb68 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd mindset-hacks-for-every-business-ownerrewind full This week we’re diving into how to shift your mindset to set yourself up for success. Here’s the thing I’ve learned over the years that your mindset isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s the foundation for everything you’re trying to build. Whether it’s pushing past fear to finally launch your business, staying consistent when sales are slow, or silencing that little voice in your head saying, ‘Who are you to do this?’ it all comes back to how you think and how you show up for yourself.


In this episode I share:

  • The mindset hacks I use, like reframing limiting beliefs, to conquer my goals 
  • How to break down your goals into actionable steps to avoid overwhelm 
  • My experience with imposter syndrome and how I continuously overcome it


Highlights include:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:00 Battling imposter syndrome
  • 04:14 Breaking free from overthinking
  • 08:05 Confidence is key
  • 14:05 Master Instagram Challenge
  • 17:50 Building mental resilience 
  • 21:28 Actionable steps to a mindset change

Check out episode 487 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

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If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: https://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> This week we’re diving into how to shift your mindset to set yourself up for success. Here’s the thing I’ve learned over the years that your mindset isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s the foundation for everything you’re trying to build. Whether it’s pushing past fear to finally launch your business, staying consistent when sales are slow, or silencing that little voice in your head saying, ‘Who are you to do this?’ it all comes back to how you think and how you show up for yourself.


In this episode I share:

  • The mindset hacks I use, like reframing limiting beliefs, to conquer my goals 
  • How to break down your goals into actionable steps to avoid overwhelm 
  • My experience with imposter syndrome and how I continuously overcome it


Highlights include:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:00 Battling imposter syndrome
  • 04:14 Breaking free from overthinking
  • 08:05 Confidence is key
  • 14:05 Master Instagram Challenge
  • 17:50 Building mental resilience 
  • 21:28 Actionable steps to a mindset change

Check out episode 487 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: https://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 486: How to Side Hustle With a Full-Time Job 486: How to Side Hustle With a Full-Time Job Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:20:36 GMT 26:04 69023ed34013c81f9a00d1ed false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-side-hustle-with-a-full-time-jobrewind 69023ed34013c81f9a00d1ed 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-side-hustle-with-a-full-time-jobrewind full Welcome back to the Side Hustle Pro podcast, your headquarters for turning passion projects into profitable businesses! I’m Nicaila, and today we’re talking about how to find (and protect) the time you need to build your side hustle. 


I get it: Working a full-time job, juggling family commitments, and trying to live your life can make your side hustle goals feel impossible. But trust me, it’s not. I used to think I had zero free hours, but as soon as I did a reality check, I found pockets of time I could reclaim. Here’s how you can do the same.


In this episode I share about:

  • The time you’re losing and how to identify your top time wasters
  • The 3-Step Hustler’s Time Plan: how to maximize your time
  • How to build a system and schedule that work for you


Highlights include: 

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:45 Identify your biggest time traps
  • 06:42 Reclaim your time
  • 12:35 Power hour: get more done in less time
  • 16:15 Leverage your days off
  • 18:30 Protect your side hustle hours
  • 21:20 Choose a schedule that fits your life
  • 23:40 Final thoughts and recap


Check out episode 486 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode


Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: https://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> Welcome back to the Side Hustle Pro podcast, your headquarters for turning passion projects into profitable businesses! I’m Nicaila, and today we’re talking about how to find (and protect) the time you need to build your side hustle. 


I get it: Working a full-time job, juggling family commitments, and trying to live your life can make your side hustle goals feel impossible. But trust me, it’s not. I used to think I had zero free hours, but as soon as I did a reality check, I found pockets of time I could reclaim. Here’s how you can do the same.


In this episode I share about:

  • The time you’re losing and how to identify your top time wasters
  • The 3-Step Hustler’s Time Plan: how to maximize your time
  • How to build a system and schedule that work for you


Highlights include: 

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:45 Identify your biggest time traps
  • 06:42 Reclaim your time
  • 12:35 Power hour: get more done in less time
  • 16:15 Leverage your days off
  • 18:30 Protect your side hustle hours
  • 21:20 Choose a schedule that fits your life
  • 23:40 Final thoughts and recap


Check out episode 486 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode


Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: https://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 485: How to Turn Your Skills Into a Side Hustle 485: How to Turn Your Skills Into a Side Hustle Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:39:51 GMT 22:39 68fb81a618bcdad2ab1b4e32 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/485-how-to-turn-your-skills-into-a-side-hustle 68fb81a618bcdad2ab1b4e32 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd 485-how-to-turn-your-skills-into-a-side-hustle full Always wanted to start a side hustle but didn’t know what industry to try? This week I’m breaking down the exact process of identifying the skills you do effortlessly and turning them into a profitable side hustle. 


In this episode I share:

  • How to pinpoint the skills hiding in your “blind spot”
  • The importance of surveying your network to confirm your strengths
  • Different service-based ideas you can launch today
  • How to validate your offers quickly and start getting paid sooner


Highlights include:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:00 Three key steps
  • 05:30 Monetizable skills
  • 09:30 How to get paid sooner, not later
  • 15:00 Actionable homework


Check out episode 485 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode


Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: https://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> Always wanted to start a side hustle but didn’t know what industry to try? This week I’m breaking down the exact process of identifying the skills you do effortlessly and turning them into a profitable side hustle. 


In this episode I share:

  • How to pinpoint the skills hiding in your “blind spot”
  • The importance of surveying your network to confirm your strengths
  • Different service-based ideas you can launch today
  • How to validate your offers quickly and start getting paid sooner


Highlights include:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:00 Three key steps
  • 05:30 Monetizable skills
  • 09:30 How to get paid sooner, not later
  • 15:00 Actionable homework


Check out episode 485 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode


Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: https://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 484: Demetria Lucas on Taking Career Risks and Embracing Pivots 484: Demetria Lucas on Taking Career Risks and Embracing Pivots Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:09:19 GMT 42:21 68f15efface6eea8f83ada0e false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/demetria-lucas-on-taking-career-risks-and 68f15efface6eea8f83ada0e 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd demetria-lucas-on-taking-career-risks-and full This week we’re airing my first ever live podcast! I had the opportunity to sit down with author, journalist, and media powerhouse Demetria Lucas at the On Air Fest in Brooklyn, NY. 


From launching A Belle in BK to building an empire that spans books, film, podcasting, and more, Demetria has mastered the art of evolving and thriving as a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur. Taking risks and flawlessly pivoting has paid off.


In this episode she shares:

  • How prioritizing steady income through podcasting, owning a travel company, and more gives her freedom to enjoy life outside of working
  • The enormous impact traveling the world has had on her work, leading her to author three books on travel 
  • How she stayed resilient through personal challenges and self-doubt


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:36 Breaking into the book industry

08:20 Streams of steady income

13:45 Building a personal brand and podcast

24:08 Traveling the world

27:00 The ups and downs of finances in freelancing

36:15 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 484 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

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If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> This week we’re airing my first ever live podcast! I had the opportunity to sit down with author, journalist, and media powerhouse Demetria Lucas at the On Air Fest in Brooklyn, NY. 


From launching A Belle in BK to building an empire that spans books, film, podcasting, and more, Demetria has mastered the art of evolving and thriving as a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur. Taking risks and flawlessly pivoting has paid off.


In this episode she shares:

  • How prioritizing steady income through podcasting, owning a travel company, and more gives her freedom to enjoy life outside of working
  • The enormous impact traveling the world has had on her work, leading her to author three books on travel 
  • How she stayed resilient through personal challenges and self-doubt


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:36 Breaking into the book industry

08:20 Streams of steady income

13:45 Building a personal brand and podcast

24:08 Traveling the world

27:00 The ups and downs of finances in freelancing

36:15 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 484 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 483: The First 3 Moves I’d Make If I Were Starting a Side Hustle Today 483: The First 3 Moves I’d Make If I Were Starting a Side Hustle Today Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:39:08 GMT 23:01 68e96eebf513ad2b8138520a false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/the-first-3-moves-id-make-if-i-were-starting-a-side-hustle 68e96eebf513ad2b8138520a 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd the-first-3-moves-id-make-if-i-were-starting-a-side-hustle full In this solo episode, I’m sharing the first three moves I’d make if I were starting a side hustle today and it’s not what you think.


Over the years, I’ve seen so many new side hustlers get caught up in the wrong things (logos, websites, Instagram aesthetic), and miss the real work that actually builds momentum and income. So I’m breaking down what I’d focus on right now if I had to start all over again.


These are the same foundational steps that helped me build Side Hustle Pro from an idea into a full-fledged business, and they’re the same ones I teach my clients today.


In this episode, I share:

  • The number one mistake new side hustlers make (and how to avoid it)
  • How to get laser-focused on the problem you solve and who you serve
  • Why validation calls will change the way you approach your business
  • The difference between a website and a funnel (and why the latter matters more)
  • How I started selling a $50 course before I ever built a website


Highlights Include

00:00 Intro

02:10 Getting clear on the problem you solve

06:00 Finding your target audience

08:36 Validating your idea fast

11:09 What to ask during validation calls

14:41 Pricing with confidence

15:00 Building a simple funnel, not a website

19:03 How one simple email list changed everything

21:02 Recap: The 3 moves to start your side hustle today


Links Mentioned in This Episode


Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this solo episode, I’m sharing the first three moves I’d make if I were starting a side hustle today and it’s not what you think.


Over the years, I’ve seen so many new side hustlers get caught up in the wrong things (logos, websites, Instagram aesthetic), and miss the real work that actually builds momentum and income. So I’m breaking down what I’d focus on right now if I had to start all over again.


These are the same foundational steps that helped me build Side Hustle Pro from an idea into a full-fledged business, and they’re the same ones I teach my clients today.


In this episode, I share:

  • The number one mistake new side hustlers make (and how to avoid it)
  • How to get laser-focused on the problem you solve and who you serve
  • Why validation calls will change the way you approach your business
  • The difference between a website and a funnel (and why the latter matters more)
  • How I started selling a $50 course before I ever built a website


Highlights Include

00:00 Intro

02:10 Getting clear on the problem you solve

06:00 Finding your target audience

08:36 Validating your idea fast

11:09 What to ask during validation calls

14:41 Pricing with confidence

15:00 Building a simple funnel, not a website

19:03 How one simple email list changed everything

21:02 Recap: The 3 moves to start your side hustle today


Links Mentioned in This Episode


Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro


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]]> 482: 7 Side Hustles That Pay When You’re Unemployed 482: 7 Side Hustles That Pay When You’re Unemployed Sat, 04 Oct 2025 14:37:26 GMT 27:30 68e131261300c48ae175047c false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/7-side-hustles-that-pay-when-youre-unemployed 68e131261300c48ae175047c 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd 7-side-hustles-that-pay-when-youre-unemployed full Being out of work can feel scary, the bills don’t stop, and self-doubt creeps in. But here’s the thing: this doesn’t have to be the end of your story. It can be the beginning of your expansion. Today, I’m sharing seven side hustles you can start right now to rebuild your confidence, earn income, and remind yourself that you have options.

Each of these hustles has the potential to bring in quick cash this month or grow into a long-term business. Momentum builds confidence, and confidence builds opportunity. 



In this episode I share:

  • Seven side hustles you can start right now if you’re unemployed or need extra cash—from digital products to service-based opportunities.
  • How to use your existing skills and everyday tools like Canva, ChatGPT, and social platforms to quickly generate income.
  • Why momentum matters more than perfection, and how even a small win can rebuild your confidence.
  • The importance of direct outreach—emails, texts, and personal asks—when you need to make money fast, instead of relying solely on social media.


Highlights include:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:20 Side Hustle #1: Career Story Studio
  • 04:40 Side Hustle #2: Digital Templates Shop
  • 07:06 Side Hustle #3: TikTok Shop Seller
  • 09:29 Side Hustle #4: Airbnb Co-Host
  • 13:59 Side Hustle #5: UGC Creator
  • 16:20 Side Hustle #6: AI Consultant
  • 18:44 Side Hustle #7: Fractional Ops Manager
  • 23:28 Final thoughts on making money now
  • 25:32 Closing thoughts + live class invite


Links mentioned in this episode:


Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

Side Hustle Pro Nicaila Matthews Okome

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Being out of work can feel scary, the bills don’t stop, and self-doubt creeps in. But here’s the thing: this doesn’t have to be the end of your story. It can be the beginning of your expansion. Today, I’m sharing seven side hustles you can start right now to rebuild your confidence, earn income, and remind yourself that you have options.

Each of these hustles has the potential to bring in quick cash this month or grow into a long-term business. Momentum builds confidence, and confidence builds opportunity. 



In this episode I share:

  • Seven side hustles you can start right now if you’re unemployed or need extra cash—from digital products to service-based opportunities.
  • How to use your existing skills and everyday tools like Canva, ChatGPT, and social platforms to quickly generate income.
  • Why momentum matters more than perfection, and how even a small win can rebuild your confidence.
  • The importance of direct outreach—emails, texts, and personal asks—when you need to make money fast, instead of relying solely on social media.


Highlights include:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:20 Side Hustle #1: Career Story Studio
  • 04:40 Side Hustle #2: Digital Templates Shop
  • 07:06 Side Hustle #3: TikTok Shop Seller
  • 09:29 Side Hustle #4: Airbnb Co-Host
  • 13:59 Side Hustle #5: UGC Creator
  • 16:20 Side Hustle #6: AI Consultant
  • 18:44 Side Hustle #7: Fractional Ops Manager
  • 23:28 Final thoughts on making money now
  • 25:32 Closing thoughts + live class invite


Links mentioned in this episode:


Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

Side Hustle Pro Nicaila Matthews Okome

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 481: Why Pivoting Isn’t Failure (My Real Story) 481: Why Pivoting Isn’t Failure (My Real Story) Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT 24:41 68d60708730cf5a74711b630 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/why-pivoting-isnt-failure 68d60708730cf5a74711b630 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd why-pivoting-isnt-failure full For a long time, I believed pivoting meant I had failed. But now, I’ve learned that pivoting is actually proof that you’re still growing, still expanding, and still in motion.


In this episode, I open up about why I recently applied for a job, how it connects to everything I’ve built with Side Hustle Pro, and the lessons I’m learning in this new season.


In this episode, I share:

  • Why pivoting is feedback, not failure
  • How every pivot stacks and nothing is wasted
  • The dangers of comparison and how to release shame
  • Why pivots prepare you for your next expansion season


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

02:20 What pivoting really means

07:05 Why I applied for a new role

11:45 Lessons from past pivots that shaped Side Hustle Pro

16:20 How comparison creates false shame

20:59 Why pivots keep you in motion

25:00 The role of podcasting in creating new opportunities

28:00 Closing thoughts + live class invite


Watch episode 481 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps


Links mentioned in this episode


Announcements

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Social Media

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro


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]]> For a long time, I believed pivoting meant I had failed. But now, I’ve learned that pivoting is actually proof that you’re still growing, still expanding, and still in motion.


In this episode, I open up about why I recently applied for a job, how it connects to everything I’ve built with Side Hustle Pro, and the lessons I’m learning in this new season.


In this episode, I share:

  • Why pivoting is feedback, not failure
  • How every pivot stacks and nothing is wasted
  • The dangers of comparison and how to release shame
  • Why pivots prepare you for your next expansion season


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

02:20 What pivoting really means

07:05 Why I applied for a new role

11:45 Lessons from past pivots that shaped Side Hustle Pro

16:20 How comparison creates false shame

20:59 Why pivots keep you in motion

25:00 The role of podcasting in creating new opportunities

28:00 Closing thoughts + live class invite


Watch episode 481 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps


Links mentioned in this episode


Announcements

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Social Media

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 480: My Life Was Running Me Until I Took This Step 480: My Life Was Running Me Until I Took This Step Fri, 19 Sep 2025 21:21:32 GMT 25:11 68cdc298ef1d2c878d958d14 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/my-life-was-running-me-until-i-took-this-step 68cdc298ef1d2c878d958d14 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd my-life-was-running-me-until-i-took-this-step full In this solo Expansion Era episode, I’m opening up about a turning point in my journey: when I realized my life was running me, not the other way around. I share the step I took to shift that dynamic and the five powerful lessons that continue to guide me today. From building discipline like a muscle, to falling in love with the process, to tracking effort over outcomes, these lessons are helping me reclaim balance, confidence, and control. I’m still in the process myself, but I know these insights can help you start running your life, too.


In this episode I share:

  • Why focusing on the muscle you’re building matters more than the result
  • How to fall in love with the process and romanticize the mundane
  • The importance of tracking the process, not just the outcomes
  • How to recognize and adjust for your shortcomings
  • Why letting go of rigid expectations opens the door to more wins


Highlights include:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:26 Lesson 1: Focus on the muscle, not the results
  • 07:12 Lesson 2: Fall in love with the process
  • 11:24 Lesson 3: Track the process, not the result
  • 16:05 Lesson 4: Adjust for your shortcomings
  • 21:16 Lesson 5: Let go of expectations & celebrate small wins
  • 25:32 Closing thoughts + invitation to my live class


Links mentioned on this episode

Register for my free class: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/your-first-1000-downloads/

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this solo Expansion Era episode, I’m opening up about a turning point in my journey: when I realized my life was running me, not the other way around. I share the step I took to shift that dynamic and the five powerful lessons that continue to guide me today. From building discipline like a muscle, to falling in love with the process, to tracking effort over outcomes, these lessons are helping me reclaim balance, confidence, and control. I’m still in the process myself, but I know these insights can help you start running your life, too.


In this episode I share:

  • Why focusing on the muscle you’re building matters more than the result
  • How to fall in love with the process and romanticize the mundane
  • The importance of tracking the process, not just the outcomes
  • How to recognize and adjust for your shortcomings
  • Why letting go of rigid expectations opens the door to more wins


Highlights include:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:26 Lesson 1: Focus on the muscle, not the results
  • 07:12 Lesson 2: Fall in love with the process
  • 11:24 Lesson 3: Track the process, not the result
  • 16:05 Lesson 4: Adjust for your shortcomings
  • 21:16 Lesson 5: Let go of expectations & celebrate small wins
  • 25:32 Closing thoughts + invitation to my live class


Links mentioned on this episode

Register for my free class: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/your-first-1000-downloads/

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 479: When Business Gets Hard, Do This (Don’t Quit) 479: When Business Gets Hard, Do This (Don’t Quit) Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:25:34 GMT 20:39 68c48fce86eb67a6f6370449 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/when-business-gets-hard-do-this-dont-quit 68c48fce86eb67a6f6370449 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd when-business-gets-hard-do-this-dont-quit full This week, I’m back in the Expansion Era to go deeper into how to slow down without quitting, especially when business (or life) feels heavy. I’m sharing my own experiences navigating tough seasons in entrepreneurship, what it means to identify and pull your levers, and how I stabilize myself before getting back into action. From sponsorship slowdowns to shifting income streams, I walk you through the real strategies I use to find balance and keep moving forward.


In this episode, I share:

  • Why slowing down is not failure and how to recognize the season you’re in
  • What it means to identify and pull your three key levers for income
  • How I use AI tools to simplify the job search when needed
  • The importance of pausing before making big decisions
  • Why your revenue is flexible, but your identity is not


Highlights Include:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:00 When business slows down and how to stabilize
  • 05:00 Understanding and defining your three levers
  • 08:00 Tabitha Brown’s advice on getting a job as a lever
  • 12:00 How AI can help tailor resumes and applications
  • 15:00 Deciding which lever to pull each week
  • 17:00 Why revenue is flexible but your identity isn’t
  • 20:00 Closing encouragement: You are not alone


Links Mentioned in this Episode


Guest/Host Social Media Info


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]]> This week, I’m back in the Expansion Era to go deeper into how to slow down without quitting, especially when business (or life) feels heavy. I’m sharing my own experiences navigating tough seasons in entrepreneurship, what it means to identify and pull your levers, and how I stabilize myself before getting back into action. From sponsorship slowdowns to shifting income streams, I walk you through the real strategies I use to find balance and keep moving forward.


In this episode, I share:

  • Why slowing down is not failure and how to recognize the season you’re in
  • What it means to identify and pull your three key levers for income
  • How I use AI tools to simplify the job search when needed
  • The importance of pausing before making big decisions
  • Why your revenue is flexible, but your identity is not


Highlights Include:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:00 When business slows down and how to stabilize
  • 05:00 Understanding and defining your three levers
  • 08:00 Tabitha Brown’s advice on getting a job as a lever
  • 12:00 How AI can help tailor resumes and applications
  • 15:00 Deciding which lever to pull each week
  • 17:00 Why revenue is flexible but your identity isn’t
  • 20:00 Closing encouragement: You are not alone


Links Mentioned in this Episode


Guest/Host Social Media Info


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 478: Why I Lost My Mojo 478: Why I Lost My Mojo Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:15:56 GMT 39:44 68bae28c4629f1c6beab80cd false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/why-i-lost-my-mojo 68bae28c4629f1c6beab80cd 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd why-i-lost-my-mojo full This week in the guest chair is… me! I’m kicking off a new season with a solo episode to share what I’m calling my Expansion Era.

In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, I open up about how I lost my mojo, what I’ve been navigating as a mom and entrepreneur, and the steps I’m taking to rebuild my confidence, health, and business.


In this episode I share:

  • The reality of postpartum depression, business setbacks, and navigating motherhood while running a business
  • How I’m redefining success and detaching my worth from income
  • The investments I made in fitness coaching, business coaching, and therapy to get back on track
  • Why consistency and community matter more than ever in this season
  • The shifts I’ve made in 2025 to prioritize my health, creativity, and confidence


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:00 Why I’m calling this the Expansion Era

10:00 Navigating motherhood and identity shifts

20:00 Business setbacks and financial uncertainty

30:00 Hiring a fitness coach and rebuilding my health

40:00 Getting back into business coaching and regaining confidence

55:00 Returning to therapy and releasing shame

1:05:00 Lessons for anyone in a season of rebuilding


Links Mentioned in This Episode


Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This week in the guest chair is… me! I’m kicking off a new season with a solo episode to share what I’m calling my Expansion Era.

In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, I open up about how I lost my mojo, what I’ve been navigating as a mom and entrepreneur, and the steps I’m taking to rebuild my confidence, health, and business.


In this episode I share:

  • The reality of postpartum depression, business setbacks, and navigating motherhood while running a business
  • How I’m redefining success and detaching my worth from income
  • The investments I made in fitness coaching, business coaching, and therapy to get back on track
  • Why consistency and community matter more than ever in this season
  • The shifts I’ve made in 2025 to prioritize my health, creativity, and confidence


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:00 Why I’m calling this the Expansion Era

10:00 Navigating motherhood and identity shifts

20:00 Business setbacks and financial uncertainty

30:00 Hiring a fitness coach and rebuilding my health

40:00 Getting back into business coaching and regaining confidence

55:00 Returning to therapy and releasing shame

1:05:00 Lessons for anyone in a season of rebuilding


Links Mentioned in This Episode


Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 477: How Codie Elaine Oliver Brought Black Love To The Big Screen 477: How Codie Elaine Oliver Brought Black Love To The Big Screen Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT 47:02 68ae779673bf5b6298917fdd false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-codie-elaine-oliver-brought-black-love-rewind 68ae779673bf5b6298917fdd 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-codie-elaine-oliver-brought-black-love-rewind full This week I sat down with Codie Elaine Oliver, the CEO and Co-founder of Black Love, Inc. The 100% Black owned media company, founded by Codie Elaine Oliver and husband Tommy Oliver, is a hub for Black couples and singles to have transparent conversations around relationships, parenthood, dating, and more through their app, podcast network, documentaries, and live events. We get the inside scoop on how Codie built her show from the ground up and grew into a multimedia empire. 


In this episode she shares: 

  • How she and her husband Tommy Oliver self funded Black Love, Inc.
  • The strategic moves she made to pitch Black Love to a network while maintaining ownership
  • The systems she has in place to manage a thriving career while being a mom of three

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 


Links mentioned in this episode

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Guest Social Media Info

Codie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codieco/

Black Love Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacklove/

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]]> This week I sat down with Codie Elaine Oliver, the CEO and Co-founder of Black Love, Inc. The 100% Black owned media company, founded by Codie Elaine Oliver and husband Tommy Oliver, is a hub for Black couples and singles to have transparent conversations around relationships, parenthood, dating, and more through their app, podcast network, documentaries, and live events. We get the inside scoop on how Codie built her show from the ground up and grew into a multimedia empire. 


In this episode she shares: 

  • How she and her husband Tommy Oliver self funded Black Love, Inc.
  • The strategic moves she made to pitch Black Love to a network while maintaining ownership
  • The systems she has in place to manage a thriving career while being a mom of three

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 


Links mentioned in this episode

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Guest Social Media Info

Codie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codieco/

Black Love Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacklove/

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]]> 476: How Germanee G Went From GAP Inc. to Celebrity Stylist REWIND 476: How Germanee G Went From GAP Inc. to Celebrity Stylist REWIND Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT 47:46 68a5501ce2f63983a77b2765 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-germanee-g-went-from-gap-inc-to-celebrity-stylist-rewind 68a5501ce2f63983a77b2765 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-germanee-g-went-from-gap-inc-to-celebrity-stylist-rewind full This week in the guest chair we have Germanee Gerald, founder of GG&Co Styling Firm, a brand and image styling company. Getting her start in the fashion corporate world, Germanee realized she thrived in offering her talents as a personal stylist and started side hustling. 


In this episode she shares:

  • How she went from living with family and driving DoorDash to make end’s meet to hiring a team for her styling firm
  • How to leverage opportunities like internships and a personal brand for business growth
  • How diversifying her services, hiring a team, and seasonal planning led to scaling her business 


Highlights include:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 4:08 From biochem to fashion
  • 6:22 The world of corporate fashion 
  • 11:35 Transitioning into personal styling
  • 17:49 Strategizing finances to go full time 
  • 22:36 Nomad life and gigs to meet ends meet
  • 29:14 Working with a celebrity stylist
  • 36:58 Launching GG Styling Firm
  • 39:53 Maximizing cash flow
  • 42:34 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 476 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode


Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Guest Social Media Info

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Germanee Gerald, founder of GG&Co Styling Firm, a brand and image styling company. Getting her start in the fashion corporate world, Germanee realized she thrived in offering her talents as a personal stylist and started side hustling. 


In this episode she shares:

  • How she went from living with family and driving DoorDash to make end’s meet to hiring a team for her styling firm
  • How to leverage opportunities like internships and a personal brand for business growth
  • How diversifying her services, hiring a team, and seasonal planning led to scaling her business 


Highlights include:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 4:08 From biochem to fashion
  • 6:22 The world of corporate fashion 
  • 11:35 Transitioning into personal styling
  • 17:49 Strategizing finances to go full time 
  • 22:36 Nomad life and gigs to meet ends meet
  • 29:14 Working with a celebrity stylist
  • 36:58 Launching GG Styling Firm
  • 39:53 Maximizing cash flow
  • 42:34 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 476 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode


Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Guest Social Media Info

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[475: Why Your Podcast Isn't Making Money (and How to Fix It) ]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT 31:25 689ac5275edc63baa3d3917d false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/475-why-your-podcast-isnt-making-money-and-how-to-fix-it 689ac5275edc63baa3d3917d 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd 475-why-your-podcast-isnt-making-money-and-how-to-fix-it full This week I’m back with a solo episode where I’m giving you the tools to make money with your podcast. When I became a full-time podcaster in 2017, I focused on my revenue streams like brand partnerships, sponsorships, courses, and VIP programs, leading to having over 10 million episode downloads to date. I’m here to help you get your podcast to that same level. 


In this episode I’m sharing:

  • Effective Marketing: How you’re going to optimize content planning and to get people to consistently see what you are offering 
  • Thinking Outside the Box: Exploring non-traditional sponsorships and multi-channel packages like retreats to generate revenue beyond just downloads
  • Creating Value: How to produce content and services that your audience genuinely wants to pay for


Highlights Include:

  • 02:49 The Importance of Podcast Setup
  • 05:15 Narrowing Down Your Podcast Topics
  • 09:50 Understanding and Serving Your Audience
  • 14:33 Creating a Content Plan
  • 16:39 Effective Marketing Strategies
  • 19:00 Consistent Marketing Practices
  • 21:24 Thinking Outside the Box for Sponsorships
  • 25:54 Creating Content People Want to Pay For
  • 28:17 Recap and Action Steps


Check out episode 475 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This week I’m back with a solo episode where I’m giving you the tools to make money with your podcast. When I became a full-time podcaster in 2017, I focused on my revenue streams like brand partnerships, sponsorships, courses, and VIP programs, leading to having over 10 million episode downloads to date. I’m here to help you get your podcast to that same level. 


In this episode I’m sharing:

  • Effective Marketing: How you’re going to optimize content planning and to get people to consistently see what you are offering 
  • Thinking Outside the Box: Exploring non-traditional sponsorships and multi-channel packages like retreats to generate revenue beyond just downloads
  • Creating Value: How to produce content and services that your audience genuinely wants to pay for


Highlights Include:

  • 02:49 The Importance of Podcast Setup
  • 05:15 Narrowing Down Your Podcast Topics
  • 09:50 Understanding and Serving Your Audience
  • 14:33 Creating a Content Plan
  • 16:39 Effective Marketing Strategies
  • 19:00 Consistent Marketing Practices
  • 21:24 Thinking Outside the Box for Sponsorships
  • 25:54 Creating Content People Want to Pay For
  • 28:17 Recap and Action Steps


Check out episode 475 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 474: What It Takes to Launch a Chick-fil-A Franchise w/ Kareem Edwards 474: What It Takes to Launch a Chick-fil-A Franchise w/ Kareem Edwards Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT 57:33 6892c675d741d9fdcf96b584 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/what-it-takes-to-launch-a-chick-fil-a-franchise-rewind 6892c675d741d9fdcf96b584 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd what-it-takes-to-launch-a-chick-fil-a-franchise-rewind full This week in the guest chair we have Kareem Edwards, one of the very first men to grace the Side Hustle Pro guest chair! Hailing from Far Rockaway, Queens, Kareem got his start in major corporate roles at Lehman Brothers, Kraft Heinz, and Google—all while dreaming of owning a business. Kareem decided to pursue franchising and balanced a 9-to-5 at Google while working nights at a Chick-fil-A to master the day-to-day operations.


In this episode she shares:

  • The importance of community impact, creating an empowering work culture, and leading with empathy
  • Key lessons on staffing, building trust, and innovating with different revenue channels
  • The art of balancing grit and grace when trying to grow your business


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

03:00 Early career in finance

09:00 Discovering Chik-Fil-a franchising 

17:00 Choosing the right location

25:00 Opening during a pandemic

34:00 Staffing strategies

43:00 Leaving a steady paycheck

46:00 Expanding sales methods

52:00 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 474 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


Announcements

Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> This week in the guest chair we have Kareem Edwards, one of the very first men to grace the Side Hustle Pro guest chair! Hailing from Far Rockaway, Queens, Kareem got his start in major corporate roles at Lehman Brothers, Kraft Heinz, and Google—all while dreaming of owning a business. Kareem decided to pursue franchising and balanced a 9-to-5 at Google while working nights at a Chick-fil-A to master the day-to-day operations.


In this episode she shares:

  • The importance of community impact, creating an empowering work culture, and leading with empathy
  • Key lessons on staffing, building trust, and innovating with different revenue channels
  • The art of balancing grit and grace when trying to grow your business


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

03:00 Early career in finance

09:00 Discovering Chik-Fil-a franchising 

17:00 Choosing the right location

25:00 Opening during a pandemic

34:00 Staffing strategies

43:00 Leaving a steady paycheck

46:00 Expanding sales methods

52:00 Tips for entrepreneurs


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]]> 473: Melyssa Ford on Health, Hustle, and Healing 473: Melyssa Ford on Health, Hustle, and Healing Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT 1:09:28 688046c8f6d4262b07a2bc79 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/melyssa-ford-on-health-hustle-and-healingrewind 688046c8f6d4262b07a2bc79 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd melyssa-ford-on-health-hustle-and-healingrewind full This week in the guest chair we have Melyssa Ford, media personality, actress, and advocate known for her dynamic presence in entertainment. With a career spanning television, film, and radio, she has captivated audiences as a host on the Joe Budden podcast and various TV appearances.

As a seasoned veteran in media and entertainment, Melyssa mastered the art of pivoting and identifying viable opportunities to launch into new and exciting spaces.


In this episode she shares:

  • Her new podcast Hot and Bothered that fosters meaningful conversations about women’s wellness, intimacy, and health 
  • Overcoming depression, negative self-talk, and finding grace through personal healing
  • The many benefits to pivoting several times in her career


Highlights include:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:00 Building a film/TV personality 
  • 06:00 Being an undocumented immigrant
  • 14:00 Creating her own path
  • 19:00 Battling mental health issues
  • 27:00 Navigating perimenopause
  • 40:00 The podcasting landscape
  • 47:00 Living with a brain injury
  • 1:00:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


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Melyssa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melyssaford/ 

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Melyssa Ford, media personality, actress, and advocate known for her dynamic presence in entertainment. With a career spanning television, film, and radio, she has captivated audiences as a host on the Joe Budden podcast and various TV appearances.

As a seasoned veteran in media and entertainment, Melyssa mastered the art of pivoting and identifying viable opportunities to launch into new and exciting spaces.


In this episode she shares:

  • Her new podcast Hot and Bothered that fosters meaningful conversations about women’s wellness, intimacy, and health 
  • Overcoming depression, negative self-talk, and finding grace through personal healing
  • The many benefits to pivoting several times in her career


Highlights include:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:00 Building a film/TV personality 
  • 06:00 Being an undocumented immigrant
  • 14:00 Creating her own path
  • 19:00 Battling mental health issues
  • 27:00 Navigating perimenopause
  • 40:00 The podcasting landscape
  • 47:00 Living with a brain injury
  • 1:00:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 473 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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Melyssa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melyssaford/ 

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]]> 472: How Two Side Hustlers Became The Go-To Merchandisers For Businesses Across America REWIND 472: How Two Side Hustlers Became The Go-To Merchandisers For Businesses Across America REWIND Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT 46:06 68804d65fd9acfeba4b1e9e1 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-two-side-hustlers-became-the-go-to-merchandisersrewind 68804d65fd9acfeba4b1e9e1 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-two-side-hustlers-became-the-go-to-merchandisersrewind full This week in the guest chair we have Quianne Perrin Savoy and Sonja Smith, founders of The Merch Studio. They provide businesses and entrepreneurs with unique and completely customizable merchandise. 


In this episode they share:

  • How their creative backgrounds set the foundation for starting their own business
  • How they expanded from small business to having corporate clients 
  • The processes they use to ensure high quality and timely customer service 


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Quianne Perrin Savoy and Sonja Smith, founders of The Merch Studio. They provide businesses and entrepreneurs with unique and completely customizable merchandise. 


In this episode they share:

  • How their creative backgrounds set the foundation for starting their own business
  • How they expanded from small business to having corporate clients 
  • The processes they use to ensure high quality and timely customer service 


Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 471: From Ghana To Ulta: How Hanahana Beauty’s Founder Is Expanding Her Brand REWIND 471: From Ghana To Ulta: How Hanahana Beauty’s Founder Is Expanding Her Brand REWIND Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT 57:06 687720a512713a20e129054b false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/from-ghana-to-ulta-hanahana-beautys-founde 687720a512713a20e129054b 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd from-ghana-to-ulta-hanahana-beautys-founde full Abena Boamah-Acheampong is the founder + CEO of Hanahana Beauty, a consciously clean skin care, beauty + wellness brand. As a former 7th grade math teacher and therapist, Abena launched her brand with humanity and intention in mind. Now being sold in stores like Ulta, Hanahana Beauty is quickly on its way to becoming a household name.


In this episode Abena shares:

  • How she was able to pay the Ghanaian women who produce the raw materials twice their asking price
  • The skills she learned from being a teacher and therapist that she uses now as a full time entrepreneur
  • How she’s scaled the brand while staying true to her core values


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Abena’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beanieboamah/?hl=en

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]]> Abena Boamah-Acheampong is the founder + CEO of Hanahana Beauty, a consciously clean skin care, beauty + wellness brand. As a former 7th grade math teacher and therapist, Abena launched her brand with humanity and intention in mind. Now being sold in stores like Ulta, Hanahana Beauty is quickly on its way to becoming a household name.


In this episode Abena shares:

  • How she was able to pay the Ghanaian women who produce the raw materials twice their asking price
  • The skills she learned from being a teacher and therapist that she uses now as a full time entrepreneur
  • How she’s scaled the brand while staying true to her core values


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Hanahana Beauty’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanahana_beauty/?hl=en

Abena’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beanieboamah/?hl=en

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]]> 470: This NYC Native Runs a Luxury Fragrance Boutique Out Of Her Harlem Brownstone REWIND 470: This NYC Native Runs a Luxury Fragrance Boutique Out Of Her Harlem Brownstone REWIND Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT 56:43 686d9c86ea74e132fbe2e2d5 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/this-nyc-native-runs-a-luxury-fragrance-boutique 686d9c86ea74e132fbe2e2d5 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd this-nyc-native-runs-a-luxury-fragrance-boutique full This week in the guest chair we have ​Kimberly Waters, founder of Modern Urban Sensory Experiences, or MUSE​, a luxury boutique fragrance house based in Harlem, NY. When Kimberly realized her role in corporate America was not providing her room to grow into her potential, she launched MUSE out of the parlor floor of a friend’s brownstone on Convent Ave in Harlem and has been growing ever since.​


In this episode Kimberly shares:

  • Why tapping into her community of mentors and entrepreneurs was the right direction 
  • How she has self-funded her business since 2017 with no outside capital 
  • How she has partnered with hard-to-find global brands, become a sought-after destination for emerging brands


Highlights Include: 

00:00 Intro

05:50 Challenges in corporate America

9:00 Small-scale beginnings

22:46 Self-financing her side hustle 

28:03 The unique customer experience 

35:26 Revenue streams

39:18 Target audience and marketing 

51:13 Tips for entrepreneurs 


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have ​Kimberly Waters, founder of Modern Urban Sensory Experiences, or MUSE​, a luxury boutique fragrance house based in Harlem, NY. When Kimberly realized her role in corporate America was not providing her room to grow into her potential, she launched MUSE out of the parlor floor of a friend’s brownstone on Convent Ave in Harlem and has been growing ever since.​


In this episode Kimberly shares:

  • Why tapping into her community of mentors and entrepreneurs was the right direction 
  • How she has self-funded her business since 2017 with no outside capital 
  • How she has partnered with hard-to-find global brands, become a sought-after destination for emerging brands


Highlights Include: 

00:00 Intro

05:50 Challenges in corporate America

9:00 Small-scale beginnings

22:46 Self-financing her side hustle 

28:03 The unique customer experience 

35:26 Revenue streams

39:18 Target audience and marketing 

51:13 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 470 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 469: Turning Grief Into Growth: How Amy Anaiz Built a Sustainable Home Brand 469: Turning Grief Into Growth: How Amy Anaiz Built a Sustainable Home Brand Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT 1:08:15 6864ab2121108b98c93928c7 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/turning-grief-into-growth-how-amy-anaiz-built 6864ab2121108b98c93928c7 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd turning-grief-into-growth-how-amy-anaiz-built full This week in the guest chair we have Amy Anaiz, a celebrated photographer turned product founder and the creator of OZAIZ, a sustainable home goods and fragrance brand. After building a successful wedding and portrait photography business for over a decade, Amy made a powerful pivot—launching a line of sculptural, multi-use glassware inspired by beauty, intention, and function.


In this episode, Amy opens up about her transition from side hustler to full-time creative, and how becoming a mother—while navigating unimaginable grief—reshaped her purpose and path. She shares the behind-the-scenes of building OZAIZ, from manufacturing and funding the business herself, to designing for sustainability and meaning.


*Trigger Warning:

This episode includes discussions of infant loss and stillbirth. 


 In this episode she shares:

  • How she prepared financially to leave her 9-to-5 and pursue photography full-time
  • The story behind her product brand OZAIZ and why it took years to bring to life
  • How grief, motherhood, and purpose shaped her new business direction
  • What she’s learned about manufacturing, design, and funding a product-based business
  • The intentional design and sustainability philosophy behind OZAIZ


Highlights Include

00:00 – Intro

01:30 – Amy’s pivot from PR to photography

07:00 – Building her photography side hustle

10:00 – Leaving her full-time job and creating a financial cushion

13:00 – Losing her daughter and navigating grief while becoming a mom

21:00 – Why she launched OZAIZ and what sets the brand apart

28:00 – How she self-funded her entire business

36:00 – The complexities of manufacturing glassware and candles

44:00 – Designing for sustainability and versatility

50:00 – Balancing personal storytelling with branding

58:00 – What's next for OZAIZ and how Amy honors her daughter's legacy


Watch episode 469 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps


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Even the expert needs support. That’s exactly why I created SHIFT—a six-month, one-on-one podcast coaching experience for the podcaster who’s done playing the DIY game. In SHIFT, we’ll clarify your message, attract your ideal audience, build a monetization path that aligns with your values, and create a content engine that works with your real life. Apply now at sidehustlepro.co/shift.


Join our Facebook Community here.


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Amy Anaiz, a celebrated photographer turned product founder and the creator of OZAIZ, a sustainable home goods and fragrance brand. After building a successful wedding and portrait photography business for over a decade, Amy made a powerful pivot—launching a line of sculptural, multi-use glassware inspired by beauty, intention, and function.


In this episode, Amy opens up about her transition from side hustler to full-time creative, and how becoming a mother—while navigating unimaginable grief—reshaped her purpose and path. She shares the behind-the-scenes of building OZAIZ, from manufacturing and funding the business herself, to designing for sustainability and meaning.


*Trigger Warning:

This episode includes discussions of infant loss and stillbirth. 


 In this episode she shares:

  • How she prepared financially to leave her 9-to-5 and pursue photography full-time
  • The story behind her product brand OZAIZ and why it took years to bring to life
  • How grief, motherhood, and purpose shaped her new business direction
  • What she’s learned about manufacturing, design, and funding a product-based business
  • The intentional design and sustainability philosophy behind OZAIZ


Highlights Include

00:00 – Intro

01:30 – Amy’s pivot from PR to photography

07:00 – Building her photography side hustle

10:00 – Leaving her full-time job and creating a financial cushion

13:00 – Losing her daughter and navigating grief while becoming a mom

21:00 – Why she launched OZAIZ and what sets the brand apart

28:00 – How she self-funded her entire business

36:00 – The complexities of manufacturing glassware and candles

44:00 – Designing for sustainability and versatility

50:00 – Balancing personal storytelling with branding

58:00 – What's next for OZAIZ and how Amy honors her daughter's legacy


Watch episode 469 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps


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Announcements

Join my new coaching program, SHIFT


Even the expert needs support. That’s exactly why I created SHIFT—a six-month, one-on-one podcast coaching experience for the podcaster who’s done playing the DIY game. In SHIFT, we’ll clarify your message, attract your ideal audience, build a monetization path that aligns with your values, and create a content engine that works with your real life. Apply now at sidehustlepro.co/shift.


Join our Facebook Community here.


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]]> 468: How Side Hustling Nurse Naseema McElroy Paid Off $1M in Debt 468: How Side Hustling Nurse Naseema McElroy Paid Off $1M in Debt Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:06:34 GMT 1:01:30 685bae0af42ce0122481d407 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-side-hustling-nurse-naseema-mcelroy-paid-off-1m-rewind 685bae0af42ce0122481d407 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-side-hustling-nurse-naseema-mcelroy-paid-off-1m-rewind full This week in the guest chair we have Naseema McElroy, author and the founder of Financially Intentional, a platform about personal finance and living life intentionally. Starting with just under one million dollars in debt, Naseema taught herself financial literacy, paid off her debt, and started side hustling as a consultant teaching others to do the same. 


In this episode she shares:

  • How she created an intentional budget that didn’t leave her in a place of lack
  • Why she believes everyone can take control of their finances, and how to actually do it
  • The different income streams and resources she uses to stay financially free, and much more!


Highlights include:

00:00 – Intro

01:15 – Becoming a nurse after working in healthcare administration

06:00 – What made her realize she was “broke” despite earning $200K+

09:30 – Creating a zero-based budget to pay off $4K–$9K/month in debt

11:00 – What made up nearly $1M in total debt

14:00 – Launching Financially Intentional on Instagram

17:30 – Why she still loves nursing and hasn't gone full-time entrepreneur

22:00 – Using her job to fund her passions

24:30 – The true meaning of financial independence

28:00 – How she makes time to build her brand


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Naseema McElroy, author and the founder of Financially Intentional, a platform about personal finance and living life intentionally. Starting with just under one million dollars in debt, Naseema taught herself financial literacy, paid off her debt, and started side hustling as a consultant teaching others to do the same. 


In this episode she shares:

  • How she created an intentional budget that didn’t leave her in a place of lack
  • Why she believes everyone can take control of their finances, and how to actually do it
  • The different income streams and resources she uses to stay financially free, and much more!


Highlights include:

00:00 – Intro

01:15 – Becoming a nurse after working in healthcare administration

06:00 – What made her realize she was “broke” despite earning $200K+

09:30 – Creating a zero-based budget to pay off $4K–$9K/month in debt

11:00 – What made up nearly $1M in total debt

14:00 – Launching Financially Intentional on Instagram

17:30 – Why she still loves nursing and hasn't gone full-time entrepreneur

22:00 – Using her job to fund her passions

24:30 – The true meaning of financial independence

28:00 – How she makes time to build her brand


Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 467: From Accountant to Clean Beauty CEO: How Tisha Thompson Launched LYS Beauty Into Sephora 467: From Accountant to Clean Beauty CEO: How Tisha Thompson Launched LYS Beauty Into Sephora Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT 54:29 685237e4259ce49e3e40fc8d false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/467-from-accountant-to-clean-beauty-ceo-how-tisha-thompson-l 685237e4259ce49e3e40fc8d 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd 467-from-accountant-to-clean-beauty-ceo-how-tisha-thompson-l full This week in the guest chair, I’m joined by Tisha Thompson, the founder and CEO of LYS Beauty, the first Black-owned clean cosmetics brand to be carried at Sephora. Tisha shares her inspiring path from staff accountant and part-time makeup artist to leading her own beauty brand that launched during the pandemic and quickly sold out in 10 days. 


In this episode, Tisha breaks down how she strategically pivoted from finance to beauty marketing, cold-pitched Sephora with a bold email (before she even launched!), and developed products that center clean ingredients and inclusivity. Her brand LYS, short for Love Yourself, is not only disrupting the beauty space with triangle packaging and affirmational product names—but it’s also remained profitable every year since launch.


In this episode she shares:

  • How she got her foot in the beauty industry using her finance background
  • Why she took a demotion to pivot industries
  • How personal loss and purpose led her to finally launch LYS Beauty
  • What made Sephora say "yes" to a brand that hadn’t even launched yet
  • How she developed 35 inclusive foundation shades with a clean formulation
  • Why representation and self-love are at the heart of her business model


Highlights Include: 

00:00 Intro

02:10 How a staff accountant became a makeup artist

04:50 Taking a demotion to move into marketing

10:54 Losing her dad and finding the courage to launch

15:45 Cold-pitching Sephora and landing a deal pre-launch

20:00 What clean beauty means to her (and her skin)

27:00 Packaging, affirmations, and triangle symbolism

30:00 Navigating DEI backlash and economic shifts

45:00 Building a team and staying profitable


Check out episode 467 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.


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]]> This week in the guest chair, I’m joined by Tisha Thompson, the founder and CEO of LYS Beauty, the first Black-owned clean cosmetics brand to be carried at Sephora. Tisha shares her inspiring path from staff accountant and part-time makeup artist to leading her own beauty brand that launched during the pandemic and quickly sold out in 10 days. 


In this episode, Tisha breaks down how she strategically pivoted from finance to beauty marketing, cold-pitched Sephora with a bold email (before she even launched!), and developed products that center clean ingredients and inclusivity. Her brand LYS, short for Love Yourself, is not only disrupting the beauty space with triangle packaging and affirmational product names—but it’s also remained profitable every year since launch.


In this episode she shares:

  • How she got her foot in the beauty industry using her finance background
  • Why she took a demotion to pivot industries
  • How personal loss and purpose led her to finally launch LYS Beauty
  • What made Sephora say "yes" to a brand that hadn’t even launched yet
  • How she developed 35 inclusive foundation shades with a clean formulation
  • Why representation and self-love are at the heart of her business model


Highlights Include: 

00:00 Intro

02:10 How a staff accountant became a makeup artist

04:50 Taking a demotion to move into marketing

10:54 Losing her dad and finding the courage to launch

15:45 Cold-pitching Sephora and landing a deal pre-launch

20:00 What clean beauty means to her (and her skin)

27:00 Packaging, affirmations, and triangle symbolism

30:00 Navigating DEI backlash and economic shifts

45:00 Building a team and staying profitable


Check out episode 467 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.


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]]> 466: From Actuary to Podcaster: How Marina Batliwalla Launched a Financial Literacy Show for Women and Girls 466: From Actuary to Podcaster: How Marina Batliwalla Launched a Financial Literacy Show for Women and Girls Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT 50:19 6848d8d922eb752c2f69c92a false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/from-actuary-to-podcaster-how-marina-batliwalla-launched 6848d8d922eb752c2f69c92a 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd from-actuary-to-podcaster-how-marina-batliwalla-launched full This week in the guest chair, we’re spotlighting Marina Batliwalla, financial professional and host of the Banking on Girls podcast. Born in India, raised in Australia, and now based in LA, Marina joined Podcast Moguls to launch a show centered around financial literacy for women and girls—and she’s done just that, all while working full-time.


Marina shares how she overcame mindset hurdles to get started, leveraged her platform to speak at the United Nations, and is now piloting financial education workshops for mothers and daughters.



In this episode, she shares:

  • How she found her voice and confidence through Podcast Moguls
  • Why financial literacy needs to start before the age of 7
  • The early media skills she brought from her radio days in Sydney
  • How her show opened doors to speak at global institutions
  • Why she’s now looking at B2B opportunities for her educational workshops


Highlights Include:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:25 From actuary to advocate: Marina’s global journey
  • 05:20 How a Girl Scout badge sparked her podcast vision
  • 12:30 Naming her podcast Banking on Girls and protecting the brand
  • 15:00 Defining her perfect listener: mothers raising daughters
  • 22:00 Workshop pilot programs and future monetization strategies
  • 31:00 Leveraging her podcast to attend the United Nations
  • 40:00 How Marina got over her fear of marketing

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]]> This week in the guest chair, we’re spotlighting Marina Batliwalla, financial professional and host of the Banking on Girls podcast. Born in India, raised in Australia, and now based in LA, Marina joined Podcast Moguls to launch a show centered around financial literacy for women and girls—and she’s done just that, all while working full-time.


Marina shares how she overcame mindset hurdles to get started, leveraged her platform to speak at the United Nations, and is now piloting financial education workshops for mothers and daughters.



In this episode, she shares:

  • How she found her voice and confidence through Podcast Moguls
  • Why financial literacy needs to start before the age of 7
  • The early media skills she brought from her radio days in Sydney
  • How her show opened doors to speak at global institutions
  • Why she’s now looking at B2B opportunities for her educational workshops


Highlights Include:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:25 From actuary to advocate: Marina’s global journey
  • 05:20 How a Girl Scout badge sparked her podcast vision
  • 12:30 Naming her podcast Banking on Girls and protecting the brand
  • 15:00 Defining her perfect listener: mothers raising daughters
  • 22:00 Workshop pilot programs and future monetization strategies
  • 31:00 Leveraging her podcast to attend the United Nations
  • 40:00 How Marina got over her fear of marketing

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]]> 465: The Founder of Boss Women Media Launched a Second Business While Pregnant With Twins 465: The Founder of Boss Women Media Launched a Second Business While Pregnant With Twins Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:42:12 GMT 1:00:14 684023025de209b54b05f316 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/465-the-founder-of-boss-women-media-launched-a-second-busine 684023025de209b54b05f316 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd 465-the-founder-of-boss-women-media-launched-a-second-busine full This week in the guest chair we have Marty McDonald, founder of Elle Olivia & Boss Women Media. Her background in corporate laid the foundation to launching Boss Women Media, the offline/online women’s empowerment community. After a challenging experience with giving birth to her first child, Marty translated that same idea of empowerment to launch Elle Olivia, a lifestyle brand for young Black and Brown girls.


In this episode she shares:

  • How she landed her brand Elle Olivia in over 400 Target locations nationwide within the first year of launching
  • How she strategically re-invested revenue from side hustling into her businesses 
  • How she oversees a multi-city Black Girl Magic Tour, the annual Boss Woman of the Year Summit, and serves a loyal community of more than 100,000 women


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

02:38 Navigating corporate America 

11:30 Pitching to Sugarfina

14:32 Launching Boss Women Media

16:52 Monetizing the business & impactful collaboration

27:43 Staying nimble and pivoting at the right time

34:02 Navigating a challenging pregnancy 

38:10 Creating a brand for Black and Brown girls

48:18 The power of a strong team

54:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Marty McDonald, founder of Elle Olivia & Boss Women Media. Her background in corporate laid the foundation to launching Boss Women Media, the offline/online women’s empowerment community. After a challenging experience with giving birth to her first child, Marty translated that same idea of empowerment to launch Elle Olivia, a lifestyle brand for young Black and Brown girls.


In this episode she shares:

  • How she landed her brand Elle Olivia in over 400 Target locations nationwide within the first year of launching
  • How she strategically re-invested revenue from side hustling into her businesses 
  • How she oversees a multi-city Black Girl Magic Tour, the annual Boss Woman of the Year Summit, and serves a loyal community of more than 100,000 women


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

02:38 Navigating corporate America 

11:30 Pitching to Sugarfina

14:32 Launching Boss Women Media

16:52 Monetizing the business & impactful collaboration

27:43 Staying nimble and pivoting at the right time

34:02 Navigating a challenging pregnancy 

38:10 Creating a brand for Black and Brown girls

48:18 The power of a strong team

54:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 465 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 464: From Corporate Employee to CEO Coach: Monique R. Shields on Teaching Women to Thrive 464: From Corporate Employee to CEO Coach: Monique R. Shields on Teaching Women to Thrive Wed, 28 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT 1:12:01 683673312780b226c7700c02 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/from-corporate-employee-to-ceo-coach-monique-r-shields 683673312780b226c7700c02 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd from-corporate-employee-to-ceo-coach-monique-r-shields full This week in the guest chair, we have Monique R. Shields, executive coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Claimed, a program dedicated to helping high-achieving Black mothers unlock their next chapter. In this episode, Monique shares her inspiring journey from corporate to coaching and the lessons she’s learned along the way. She discusses the power of releasing limiting beliefs, why investing in yourself is key to growth, and how motherhood led to her decision to take ownership of her time and career.


In this episode she shares:

  • The importance of creating space for Black women, especially mothers, to thrive and build without compromising themselves
  • The mindset shifts needed to elevate your business and life to the next level
  • How transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship gave her the freedom she needed


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

05:00 The importance of relationships in early career transitions

07:30 Background in publishing and banking 

12:00 Transition into executive coaching & the influence of motherhood 

19:00 Raising her rates and investing in herself

24:35 How to navigate seasons of burnout and pressure

29:03 Tips for women entrepreneurs transitioning into full-time business ownership

34:20 The launch of her program, Claimed, for Black mothers

40:00 The power of releasing limiting beliefs and moving beyond survival mode

1:00:00 Tips for entrepreneurs


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]]> This week in the guest chair, we have Monique R. Shields, executive coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Claimed, a program dedicated to helping high-achieving Black mothers unlock their next chapter. In this episode, Monique shares her inspiring journey from corporate to coaching and the lessons she’s learned along the way. She discusses the power of releasing limiting beliefs, why investing in yourself is key to growth, and how motherhood led to her decision to take ownership of her time and career.


In this episode she shares:

  • The importance of creating space for Black women, especially mothers, to thrive and build without compromising themselves
  • The mindset shifts needed to elevate your business and life to the next level
  • How transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship gave her the freedom she needed


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

05:00 The importance of relationships in early career transitions

07:30 Background in publishing and banking 

12:00 Transition into executive coaching & the influence of motherhood 

19:00 Raising her rates and investing in herself

24:35 How to navigate seasons of burnout and pressure

29:03 Tips for women entrepreneurs transitioning into full-time business ownership

34:20 The launch of her program, Claimed, for Black mothers

40:00 The power of releasing limiting beliefs and moving beyond survival mode

1:00:00 Tips for entrepreneurs


Watch episode 464 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps


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]]> 463: From $300 Side Hustle to Seven-Figure Scent Empire 463: From $300 Side Hustle to Seven-Figure Scent Empire Wed, 21 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT 52:50 68281fde696b5d123237baec false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/from-300-side-hustle-to-seven-figure-scent-empire 68281fde696b5d123237baec 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd from-300-side-hustle-to-seven-figure-scent-empire full This week in the guest chair we have Maekaeda Gibbons, Trinidad-born founder & CEO of Brown Sugar Babe, the cult-favorite fragrance and body-care brand whose body oils like Wild Card and Rich Auntie just keep selling out.

 In this episode she shares:

  • Turning a $300 paycheck into a side hustle that now ships 10,000+ orders a month 
  • Her exact growth playbook: pop-ups at Atlanta’s Ponce City Market, a 20,000-member Facebook group, and influencer collaborations that went viral on the internet
  • How she approaches exploring various side hustle ideas as a multi passionate side hustler


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

06:00 Personal connection to scent

09:00 Turning a business to a hobby

15:00 Marketing strategies

21:00 Financial growth and investment

30:00 Importance of discipline in business

40:00 Navigating debt

46:00 Breaking the stigma around money

53:00 Managing tariffs and business costs

55:00 Tips for entrepreneurs


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Maekaeda Gibbons, Trinidad-born founder & CEO of Brown Sugar Babe, the cult-favorite fragrance and body-care brand whose body oils like Wild Card and Rich Auntie just keep selling out.

 In this episode she shares:

  • Turning a $300 paycheck into a side hustle that now ships 10,000+ orders a month 
  • Her exact growth playbook: pop-ups at Atlanta’s Ponce City Market, a 20,000-member Facebook group, and influencer collaborations that went viral on the internet
  • How she approaches exploring various side hustle ideas as a multi passionate side hustler


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

06:00 Personal connection to scent

09:00 Turning a business to a hobby

15:00 Marketing strategies

21:00 Financial growth and investment

30:00 Importance of discipline in business

40:00 Navigating debt

46:00 Breaking the stigma around money

53:00 Managing tariffs and business costs

55:00 Tips for entrepreneurs


Watch episode 463 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps


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]]> 462: How Legendary Rootz Went From Dorm‑Room Tees to Retail Shelves 462: How Legendary Rootz Went From Dorm‑Room Tees to Retail Shelves Wed, 14 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT 54:40 6824133614bdee6141a05af8 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-legendary-rootz-went-from-dormroom-tees-to-retail 6824133614bdee6141a05af8 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-legendary-rootz-went-from-dormroom-tees-to-retail full This week in the guest chair we have Raven Gibson, multidisciplinary designer and founder of the empowering apparel and lifestyle brand Legendary Roots. Getting her start in her dorm room, Raven takes us on her journey of delegation, negotiating with Fortune 500 retailers, and trusting that what’s for you will never pass you by.


In this episode she shares:

  • How she uses art to speak up and invites her community to set healthy boundaries
  • The moment she got serious about QuickBooks, hired a CPA, learned her metrics, and embraced FIRE principles to build a sustainable, profitable business.
  • The systems that keep burnout at bay, and her gratitude‑driven approach to growth


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

3:50 Shifting from medicine to art

10:00 Scaling a side hustle

20:00 Importance of early support

24:00 Managing and learning business finance

33:00 Marketing strategies

39:00 Retail partnerships

43:00 Maintaining a work/life balance

52:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Watch episode 462 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Raven Gibson, multidisciplinary designer and founder of the empowering apparel and lifestyle brand Legendary Roots. Getting her start in her dorm room, Raven takes us on her journey of delegation, negotiating with Fortune 500 retailers, and trusting that what’s for you will never pass you by.


In this episode she shares:

  • How she uses art to speak up and invites her community to set healthy boundaries
  • The moment she got serious about QuickBooks, hired a CPA, learned her metrics, and embraced FIRE principles to build a sustainable, profitable business.
  • The systems that keep burnout at bay, and her gratitude‑driven approach to growth


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

3:50 Shifting from medicine to art

10:00 Scaling a side hustle

20:00 Importance of early support

24:00 Managing and learning business finance

33:00 Marketing strategies

39:00 Retail partnerships

43:00 Maintaining a work/life balance

52:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Watch episode 462 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps


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#SideHustlePro

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]]> 461: Rachel Rodgers on Million-Dollar Decisions and Letting Go to Grow 461: Rachel Rodgers on Million-Dollar Decisions and Letting Go to Grow Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT 58:35 681c1d0824b1daf01a43b1a4 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/rachel-rodgers-on-million-dollar-decisions-and-letting-go 681c1d0824b1daf01a43b1a4 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd rachel-rodgers-on-million-dollar-decisions-and-letting-go full This week in the guest chair we have Rachel Rodgers—entrepreneur, coach, and bestselling author of We Should All Be Millionaires. She's back on the show with powerful insights to help side hustlers and full-time entrepreneurs alike build sustainable wealth and stop playing small.


In this episode, she shares:

  • How to make real “money moves” instead of hiding behind busy work
  • The mindset shifts needed to overcome imposter syndrome and take bold action
  • Why outsourcing your life first can unlock growth in your business
  • Her step-by-step approach to building a million-dollar business with a strong team and systems to build wealth with confidence


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

04:00 Transitioning from law to passion projects

11:40 Building life and business teams

14:00 Balancing outsourcing and income

16:45 Reframing selling as helping

24:00 Importance of announcing your business

30:00 Embracing growth and change

37:00 Structuring a mastermind program

46:00 Investing in yourself is key

50:00 Helping Gen Z build wealth

53:00 Tips for entrepreneurs


Watch episode 461 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Rachel Rodgers—entrepreneur, coach, and bestselling author of We Should All Be Millionaires. She's back on the show with powerful insights to help side hustlers and full-time entrepreneurs alike build sustainable wealth and stop playing small.


In this episode, she shares:

  • How to make real “money moves” instead of hiding behind busy work
  • The mindset shifts needed to overcome imposter syndrome and take bold action
  • Why outsourcing your life first can unlock growth in your business
  • Her step-by-step approach to building a million-dollar business with a strong team and systems to build wealth with confidence


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

04:00 Transitioning from law to passion projects

11:40 Building life and business teams

14:00 Balancing outsourcing and income

16:45 Reframing selling as helping

24:00 Importance of announcing your business

30:00 Embracing growth and change

37:00 Structuring a mastermind program

46:00 Investing in yourself is key

50:00 Helping Gen Z build wealth

53:00 Tips for entrepreneurs


Watch episode 461 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps


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]]> 460: This Side Hustler Created a Curated Beauty Supply Store and Community In Ann Arbor 460: This Side Hustler Created a Curated Beauty Supply Store and Community In Ann Arbor Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT 1:02:38 681191d5f7d552efdc157df9 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/this-side-hustler-created-a-curated-beauty-supply-store-2 681191d5f7d552efdc157df9 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd this-side-hustler-created-a-curated-beauty-supply-store-2 full This week I’m excited to chat with someone I go way back with, Sheena McCullers. Sheena is the founder of Della’s Beauty Supply. Della’s was launched to bring a much-needed sense of belonging for BIPOC beauty lovers in Ann Arbor, MI. After moving from Brooklyn, Sheena saw a need for a place for people who look like her and took a chance on opening a storefront. 


In this episode she shares:

  • How intentionally creating a community through word of mouth was the foundation to building her customer base
  • The startup costs and how she’s been able to be profitable in the first year
  • The importance of working a full-time job where she was supported enough to be transparent about needing space to focus on expanding Della’s 


Highlights Include: 

00:00 Intro

08:16 Exploring different side hustles

14:16 Navigating a new city

18:43 Filling the need for a beauty supply

23:18 Startup planning and costs

27:55 Creating a community 

30:01 Curating events and collaborations

35:02 Running a storefront as a side hustle

41:20 Expanding and creating a cultural hub

46:43 Setting the tone for the future of the store

56:19 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 460 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t?si=8daf52a57e054042 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sidehustlepro

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]]> This week I’m excited to chat with someone I go way back with, Sheena McCullers. Sheena is the founder of Della’s Beauty Supply. Della’s was launched to bring a much-needed sense of belonging for BIPOC beauty lovers in Ann Arbor, MI. After moving from Brooklyn, Sheena saw a need for a place for people who look like her and took a chance on opening a storefront. 


In this episode she shares:

  • How intentionally creating a community through word of mouth was the foundation to building her customer base
  • The startup costs and how she’s been able to be profitable in the first year
  • The importance of working a full-time job where she was supported enough to be transparent about needing space to focus on expanding Della’s 


Highlights Include: 

00:00 Intro

08:16 Exploring different side hustles

14:16 Navigating a new city

18:43 Filling the need for a beauty supply

23:18 Startup planning and costs

27:55 Creating a community 

30:01 Curating events and collaborations

35:02 Running a storefront as a side hustle

41:20 Expanding and creating a cultural hub

46:43 Setting the tone for the future of the store

56:19 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 460 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links Mentioned: 


Listen on:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t?si=8daf52a57e054042 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sidehustlepro

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


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]]> 459: Her Plant-Based Soaps Landed Her On Shark Tank And On The Path To $1.2M In Sales 459: Her Plant-Based Soaps Landed Her On Shark Tank And On The Path To $1.2M In Sales Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT 51:39 68071ec744a110be83441bc3 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/her-plant-based-soaps-landed-her-on-shark-tank-rewind 68071ec744a110be83441bc3 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd her-plant-based-soaps-landed-her-on-shark-tank-rewind full This week in the guest chair we have Kristen Dunning, founder and CEO of Gently Soap - a bathing brand built on her self-developed herbal infusions. 

An MBA grad, Kristen hails from a rare five generations of Black Alabama farmers, and she’s continuing the legacy by bringing joy back to bathing experiences for people with sensitive skin, using the medicinal properties of plants.


In this episode she shares:

  • Her vigorous passion and research that landed her on Shark Tank
  • Her secret sauce to having a rate of 78% repeat customers
  • How she won over 300K in investment capital and has a trajectory of $1.2M in sales


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:24 Generations of Black farmers

06:38 Struggle with eczema

08:45 Studying horticulture and agriculture

14:10 Staring Gently Soaps

18:03 Transitioning to selling at markets

21:31 Importance of formulating for sensitive skin

28:56 Sales growth and Shark Tank impact

32:55 High margins and sales 

39:49 Marketing strategies

44:03 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 459 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Kristen Dunning, founder and CEO of Gently Soap - a bathing brand built on her self-developed herbal infusions. 

An MBA grad, Kristen hails from a rare five generations of Black Alabama farmers, and she’s continuing the legacy by bringing joy back to bathing experiences for people with sensitive skin, using the medicinal properties of plants.


In this episode she shares:

  • Her vigorous passion and research that landed her on Shark Tank
  • Her secret sauce to having a rate of 78% repeat customers
  • How she won over 300K in investment capital and has a trajectory of $1.2M in sales


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:24 Generations of Black farmers

06:38 Struggle with eczema

08:45 Studying horticulture and agriculture

14:10 Staring Gently Soaps

18:03 Transitioning to selling at markets

21:31 Importance of formulating for sensitive skin

28:56 Sales growth and Shark Tank impact

32:55 High margins and sales 

39:49 Marketing strategies

44:03 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 459 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode


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If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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]]> <![CDATA[458: Why Your Podcast Isn't Making Money (and How to Fix It)]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT 31:29 67ff343a458cce1398c247b4 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/why-your-podcast-isnt-making-money 67ff343a458cce1398c247b4 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd why-your-podcast-isnt-making-money full This week I’m back with a solo episode where I’m giving you the tools to make money with your podcast. When I became a full-time podcaster in 2017, I focused on my revenue streams like brand partnerships, sponsorships, courses, and VIP programs, leading to having over 10 million episode downloads to date. I’m here to help you get your podcast to that same level. 


In this episode I’m sharing:

  • Effective Marketing: How you’re going to optimize content planning and to get people to consistently see what you are offering 
  • Thinking Outside the Box: Exploring non-traditional sponsorships and multi-channel packages like retreats to generate revenue beyond just downloads
  • Creating Value: How to produce content and services that your audience genuinely wants to pay for


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

02:49 The Importance of Podcast Setup

05:15 Narrowing Down Your Podcast Topics

09:50 Understanding and Serving Your Audience

14:33 Creating a Content Plan

16:39 Effective Marketing Strategies

19:00 Consistent Marketing Practices

21:24 Thinking Outside the Box for Sponsorships

25:54 Create Content People Want to Pay For

28:17 Recap and Action Steps

To learn more about making money from your podcast, join my next live class. Register at sidehustlepro.co/class.

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]]> This week I’m back with a solo episode where I’m giving you the tools to make money with your podcast. When I became a full-time podcaster in 2017, I focused on my revenue streams like brand partnerships, sponsorships, courses, and VIP programs, leading to having over 10 million episode downloads to date. I’m here to help you get your podcast to that same level. 


In this episode I’m sharing:

  • Effective Marketing: How you’re going to optimize content planning and to get people to consistently see what you are offering 
  • Thinking Outside the Box: Exploring non-traditional sponsorships and multi-channel packages like retreats to generate revenue beyond just downloads
  • Creating Value: How to produce content and services that your audience genuinely wants to pay for


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

02:49 The Importance of Podcast Setup

05:15 Narrowing Down Your Podcast Topics

09:50 Understanding and Serving Your Audience

14:33 Creating a Content Plan

16:39 Effective Marketing Strategies

19:00 Consistent Marketing Practices

21:24 Thinking Outside the Box for Sponsorships

25:54 Create Content People Want to Pay For

28:17 Recap and Action Steps

To learn more about making money from your podcast, join my next live class. Register at sidehustlepro.co/class.

Check out episode 458 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> <![CDATA[457: How Julia Coney Pivoted Careers to Pioneer a New Era in the Food & Wine Industry]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT 1:02:05 67f5edff59cf07f9c92d9400 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-julia-coney-pivoted-careers-rewind 67f5edff59cf07f9c92d9400 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-julia-coney-pivoted-careers-rewind full This week in the guest chair we have Julia Coney, award winning wine writer, speaker, & consultant. 

Julia wears many hats, including being the Wine Consultant for American Airlines and Founder of Black Wine Professionals; a resource for Black professionals in the world of wine.


In this episode she shares about:

  • Being multi-passionate: how exploring a range of interests, from starting at a law firm to writing a beauty blog, has elevated her career 
  • Paving the way for diversity: how starting honest conversations about racism, equity, and inclusion in the wine industry led to being the recipient of Wine Enthusiast's 2020 Social Visionary Award Winner 
  • The power of putting yourself out there on social media: How she has created opportunities for herself like being the first Black woman to run a wine program for American Airlines


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

04:42 Original career path and intro to wine

13:00 Navigating a switch in careers

21:39 Transition from beauty blogging to wine writing

27:06 Addressing racism in the wine industry

29:40 Sustaining financially as a freelance writer

35:00 Providing a niche wine service 

41:30 Unlocking networking opportunities 

45:07 Running a wine program for American Airlines 

54:16 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Watch episode 457 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Julia Coney, award winning wine writer, speaker, & consultant. 

Julia wears many hats, including being the Wine Consultant for American Airlines and Founder of Black Wine Professionals; a resource for Black professionals in the world of wine.


In this episode she shares about:

  • Being multi-passionate: how exploring a range of interests, from starting at a law firm to writing a beauty blog, has elevated her career 
  • Paving the way for diversity: how starting honest conversations about racism, equity, and inclusion in the wine industry led to being the recipient of Wine Enthusiast's 2020 Social Visionary Award Winner 
  • The power of putting yourself out there on social media: How she has created opportunities for herself like being the first Black woman to run a wine program for American Airlines


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

04:42 Original career path and intro to wine

13:00 Navigating a switch in careers

21:39 Transition from beauty blogging to wine writing

27:06 Addressing racism in the wine industry

29:40 Sustaining financially as a freelance writer

35:00 Providing a niche wine service 

41:30 Unlocking networking opportunities 

45:07 Running a wine program for American Airlines 

54:16 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Watch episode 457 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps


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]]> 456: How To Build a LinkedIn Profile That Helps You Side Hustle 456: How To Build a LinkedIn Profile That Helps You Side Hustle Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:24:06 GMT 53:48 67eef91c506c6c628c9274b9 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-build-a-linkedin-profile-rewind 67eef91c506c6c628c9274b9 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-build-a-linkedin-profile-rewind full This week we’re taking it back to my convo with Portia Obeng, social media strategist, LinkedIn coach, and former Side Hustle Pro social media manager! 

With over 10 years of experience, Portia guides people through the ever-changing social media landscape to amplify their personal brands and make money.


In this episode she shares about:

  • The steps she’s taken to go from job hopping to helping people optimize their LinkedIn 
  • Her focus on the niche of creating “ LinkedIn superstars” who advocate for the company they work for
  • How she’s been able to maintain financially on a non-traditional path 


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

02:00 Early career experience

08:00 Helping women level up in LinkedIn

13:30 The importance of consistency on LinkedIn

16:20 Building a LinkedIn profile

24:00 Optimizing content on LinkedIn

29:25 Using LinkedIn to build a personal brand

37:00 How to connect in the best way on LinkedIn

50:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Watch episode 456 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps


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]]> This week we’re taking it back to my convo with Portia Obeng, social media strategist, LinkedIn coach, and former Side Hustle Pro social media manager! 

With over 10 years of experience, Portia guides people through the ever-changing social media landscape to amplify their personal brands and make money.


In this episode she shares about:

  • The steps she’s taken to go from job hopping to helping people optimize their LinkedIn 
  • Her focus on the niche of creating “ LinkedIn superstars” who advocate for the company they work for
  • How she’s been able to maintain financially on a non-traditional path 


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

02:00 Early career experience

08:00 Helping women level up in LinkedIn

13:30 The importance of consistency on LinkedIn

16:20 Building a LinkedIn profile

24:00 Optimizing content on LinkedIn

29:25 Using LinkedIn to build a personal brand

37:00 How to connect in the best way on LinkedIn

50:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Watch episode 456 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps


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]]> 455: How One Podcast Became a Six-Figure Consulting Firm w/ Zach Nunn 455: How One Podcast Became a Six-Figure Consulting Firm w/ Zach Nunn Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT 1:10:17 67e37b9759ad886c588b95f2 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-one-podcast-became-a-six-figure-consulting-firm 67e37b9759ad886c588b95f2 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-one-podcast-became-a-six-figure-consulting-firm full This week in the guest chair, we have former Podcast Moguls student Zach Nunn, Founder and CEO of Living Corporate. 


Zach unpacks how he turned his podcast into a thriving consulting business, landing brand partnerships with major corporations like Pfizer and more. 


He talks about the strategies behind creating authentic, high-quality content, leveraging interviews as a networking channel, and maximizing the value of a show’s back catalog.


In this episode he shares:

  • Why owning your IP is a game-changer for growing podcast revenue
  • How to repurpose past podcast episodes into new offers (and sell them)
  • Why being transparent about your numbers, no matter how small, can still land you big corporate clients
  • How he applied what he learned in Podcast Moguls to his business model


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

04:50 Centering marginalized voices in the workplace

08:50 Side hustling while juggling a full-time job

11:41 Developing a “bundle” approach to brand partnerships

17:30 Expanding from a single podcast to a network

37:00 Leveraging 900 hours of archived interviews for his AI e-learning platform

51:00 Transitioning from DEI language to “experience management”

1:02:00 Advice for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 455 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

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]]> This week in the guest chair, we have former Podcast Moguls student Zach Nunn, Founder and CEO of Living Corporate. 


Zach unpacks how he turned his podcast into a thriving consulting business, landing brand partnerships with major corporations like Pfizer and more. 


He talks about the strategies behind creating authentic, high-quality content, leveraging interviews as a networking channel, and maximizing the value of a show’s back catalog.


In this episode he shares:

  • Why owning your IP is a game-changer for growing podcast revenue
  • How to repurpose past podcast episodes into new offers (and sell them)
  • Why being transparent about your numbers, no matter how small, can still land you big corporate clients
  • How he applied what he learned in Podcast Moguls to his business model


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

04:50 Centering marginalized voices in the workplace

08:50 Side hustling while juggling a full-time job

11:41 Developing a “bundle” approach to brand partnerships

17:30 Expanding from a single podcast to a network

37:00 Leveraging 900 hours of archived interviews for his AI e-learning platform

51:00 Transitioning from DEI language to “experience management”

1:02:00 Advice for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 455 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

Skillshare: Take Nicaila’s class and explore thousands more hands-on classes taught by creative experts from around the world. Get one month free at sidehustlepro.co/skillshare.


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]]> 454: Demetria Lucas on Taking Career Risks and Embracing Pivots 454: Demetria Lucas on Taking Career Risks and Embracing Pivots Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT 42:52 67da1ade89c80e5ef0a62e7c false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/demetria-lucas-on-taking-career-risks-and-embracing-pivots 67da1ade89c80e5ef0a62e7c 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd demetria-lucas-on-taking-career-risks-and-embracing-pivots full This week we’re airing my first ever live podcast! I had the opportunity to sit down with author, journalist, and media powerhouse Demetria Lucas at the On Air Fest in Brooklyn, NY. 

From launching A Belle in BK to building an empire that spans books, film, podcasting, and more, Demetria has mastered the art of evolving and thriving as a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur. Taking risks and flawlessly pivoting has paid off.


In this episode she shares:

  • How prioritizing steady income through podcasting, owning a travel company, and more gives her freedom to enjoy life outside of working
  • The enormous impact traveling the world has had on her work, leading her to author three books on travel 
  • How she stayed resilient through personal challenges and self-doubt


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:36 Breaking into the book industry

08:20 Streams of steady income

13:45 Building a personal brand and podcast

24:08 Traveling the world

27:00 The ups and downs of finances in freelancing

36:15 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 454 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> This week we’re airing my first ever live podcast! I had the opportunity to sit down with author, journalist, and media powerhouse Demetria Lucas at the On Air Fest in Brooklyn, NY. 

From launching A Belle in BK to building an empire that spans books, film, podcasting, and more, Demetria has mastered the art of evolving and thriving as a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur. Taking risks and flawlessly pivoting has paid off.


In this episode she shares:

  • How prioritizing steady income through podcasting, owning a travel company, and more gives her freedom to enjoy life outside of working
  • The enormous impact traveling the world has had on her work, leading her to author three books on travel 
  • How she stayed resilient through personal challenges and self-doubt


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:36 Breaking into the book industry

08:20 Streams of steady income

13:45 Building a personal brand and podcast

24:08 Traveling the world

27:00 The ups and downs of finances in freelancing

36:15 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 454 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 453: 9 Side Hustles You Can Start Today That Could Replace Your 9-5 453: 9 Side Hustles You Can Start Today That Could Replace Your 9-5 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:44:06 GMT 36:15 67d432a64fe212e5616f249b false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/9-side-hustles-you-can-start-today-that-could-replace-yo 67d432a64fe212e5616f249b 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd 9-side-hustles-you-can-start-today-that-could-replace-yo full Are you ready to finally take the leap and start your side hustle, but don’t know where to start? This week we are outlining nine high-potential side hustles that can realistically scale to replace—or significantly supplement—your full-time income. 

Now these are not quick-fix ideas, these are long-term businesses that can bring you recurring revenue by leveraging automation tools (especially AI), and refining your marketing so clients find and trust you. Take it from someone who has built an entire brand on side hustling! 


In this episode I share:

  • Nine unique and and high-profit side hustles that can fully replace your 9-5
  • The side hustles former guests of Side Hustle Pro have had major success with
  • Why closing the gap between your ideas and actually starting is the key to your business


Highlights include:

01:45 Cleaning services

06:22 Faceless podcast

07:57 Virtual assistant

12:16 Social media marketing

15:25 Short-form video editor 

21:15 Podcast/YouTube channel manager

22:30 AI integration specialist

26:34 Corporate training and coaching

29:40 Done-for-you service provider

32:30 Why you should start now


Check out episode 453 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

Skillshare: Take Nicaila’s class and explore thousands more hands-on classes taught by creative experts from around the world. Get one month free at sidehustlepro.co/skillshare.


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]]> Are you ready to finally take the leap and start your side hustle, but don’t know where to start? This week we are outlining nine high-potential side hustles that can realistically scale to replace—or significantly supplement—your full-time income. 

Now these are not quick-fix ideas, these are long-term businesses that can bring you recurring revenue by leveraging automation tools (especially AI), and refining your marketing so clients find and trust you. Take it from someone who has built an entire brand on side hustling! 


In this episode I share:

  • Nine unique and and high-profit side hustles that can fully replace your 9-5
  • The side hustles former guests of Side Hustle Pro have had major success with
  • Why closing the gap between your ideas and actually starting is the key to your business


Highlights include:

01:45 Cleaning services

06:22 Faceless podcast

07:57 Virtual assistant

12:16 Social media marketing

15:25 Short-form video editor 

21:15 Podcast/YouTube channel manager

22:30 AI integration specialist

26:34 Corporate training and coaching

29:40 Done-for-you service provider

32:30 Why you should start now


Check out episode 453 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

Skillshare: Take Nicaila’s class and explore thousands more hands-on classes taught by creative experts from around the world. Get one month free at sidehustlepro.co/skillshare.


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]]> 452: Feeling Stuck? My Favorite Techniques to Get Back on Track 452: Feeling Stuck? My Favorite Techniques to Get Back on Track Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT 40:59 67c7ae3748f26a4bcaccf255 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/my-favorite-techniques-to-get-back-on-track-rewind 67c7ae3748f26a4bcaccf255 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd my-favorite-techniques-to-get-back-on-track-rewind full Today I am back with a solo episode where I share my favorite techniques to get back on track when you're feeling stuck. It's time to take a step back, reflect on what has worked, what hasn't, and what we're going to do about it. Whether you're dealing with mid-year slumps or just need a boost, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you move forward.


In this episode I share about:

  • Getting in the spiritual gym: The importance of reconnecting with spirituality, physical activity, or changing your scenery to take care of yourself 
  • Focusing on what you can control: Set minimum and maximum goals and prioritize action over inaction
  • Practicing gratitude: Using gratitude as a tool to shift perspective and boost motivation


Highlights Include: 

00:00 Intro

02:36 The Importance of Mid-Year Reflection

05:15 Get in the Spiritual Gym

09:54 Move Your Body

11:00 Get Some Sun

13:32 Change Your Scenery

15:58 Face the Facts

20:42 Set Minimum and Maximum Goals

26:01 Focus on What You Can Control

32:50 Take a Step, Any Step

37:39 Reflect and Have Gratitude

42:01 Recap and Action Steps

Check out episode 452 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

Skillshare: Take Nicaila’s class and explore thousands more hands-on classes taught by creative experts from around the world. Get one month free at sidehustlepro.co/skillshare.


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]]> Today I am back with a solo episode where I share my favorite techniques to get back on track when you're feeling stuck. It's time to take a step back, reflect on what has worked, what hasn't, and what we're going to do about it. Whether you're dealing with mid-year slumps or just need a boost, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you move forward.


In this episode I share about:

  • Getting in the spiritual gym: The importance of reconnecting with spirituality, physical activity, or changing your scenery to take care of yourself 
  • Focusing on what you can control: Set minimum and maximum goals and prioritize action over inaction
  • Practicing gratitude: Using gratitude as a tool to shift perspective and boost motivation


Highlights Include: 

00:00 Intro

02:36 The Importance of Mid-Year Reflection

05:15 Get in the Spiritual Gym

09:54 Move Your Body

11:00 Get Some Sun

13:32 Change Your Scenery

15:58 Face the Facts

20:42 Set Minimum and Maximum Goals

26:01 Focus on What You Can Control

32:50 Take a Step, Any Step

37:39 Reflect and Have Gratitude

42:01 Recap and Action Steps

Check out episode 452 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

Skillshare: Take Nicaila’s class and explore thousands more hands-on classes taught by creative experts from around the world. Get one month free at sidehustlepro.co/skillshare.


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]]> 451: What It Takes to Launch a Chick-fil-A Franchise w/ Kareem Edwards 451: What It Takes to Launch a Chick-fil-A Franchise w/ Kareem Edwards Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT 58:38 67be668e03ca0341bda34a42 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/what-it-takes-to-launch-a-chick-fil-a-franchise-w-kareem 67be668e03ca0341bda34a42 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd what-it-takes-to-launch-a-chick-fil-a-franchise-w-kareem full This week in the guest chair we have Kareem Edwards, one of the very first men to grace the Side Hustle Pro guest chair! Hailing from Far Rockaway, Queens, Kareem got his start in major corporate roles at Lehman Brothers, Kraft Heinz, and Google—all while dreaming of owning a business. Kareem decided to pursue franchising and balanced a 9-to-5 at Google while working nights at a Chick-fil-A to master the day-to-day operations.


In this episode she shares:

  • The importance of community impact, creating an empowering work culture, and leading with empathy
  • Key lessons on staffing, building trust, and innovating with different revenue channels
  • The art of balancing grit and grace when trying to grow your business


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

03:00 Early career in finance

09:00 Discovering Chik-Fil-a franchising 

17:00 Choosing the right location

25:00 Opening during a pandemic

34:00 Staffing strategies

43:00 Leaving a steady paycheck

46:00 Expanding sales methods

52:00 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 451 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

Skillshare: Take Nicaila’s class and explore thousands more hands-on classes taught by creative experts from around the world. Get one month free at sidehustlepro.co/skillshare.


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Kareem Edwards, one of the very first men to grace the Side Hustle Pro guest chair! Hailing from Far Rockaway, Queens, Kareem got his start in major corporate roles at Lehman Brothers, Kraft Heinz, and Google—all while dreaming of owning a business. Kareem decided to pursue franchising and balanced a 9-to-5 at Google while working nights at a Chick-fil-A to master the day-to-day operations.


In this episode she shares:

  • The importance of community impact, creating an empowering work culture, and leading with empathy
  • Key lessons on staffing, building trust, and innovating with different revenue channels
  • The art of balancing grit and grace when trying to grow your business


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

03:00 Early career in finance

09:00 Discovering Chik-Fil-a franchising 

17:00 Choosing the right location

25:00 Opening during a pandemic

34:00 Staffing strategies

43:00 Leaving a steady paycheck

46:00 Expanding sales methods

52:00 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 451 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

Skillshare: Take Nicaila’s class and explore thousands more hands-on classes taught by creative experts from around the world. Get one month free at sidehustlepro.co/skillshare.


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]]> 450: How to Side Hustle With a Full-Time Job 450: How to Side Hustle With a Full-Time Job Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT 25:46 67b115785bd6cff300a616ef false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-side-hustle-with-a-full-time-job 67b115785bd6cff300a616ef 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-side-hustle-with-a-full-time-job full Welcome back to the Side Hustle Pro podcast, your headquarters for turning passion projects into profitable businesses! I’m Nicaila, and today we’re talking about how to find (and protect) the time you need to build your side hustle. 

I get it: Working a full-time job, juggling family commitments, and trying to live your life can make your side hustle goals feel impossible. But trust me, it’s not. I used to think I had zero free hours, but as soon as I did a reality check, I found pockets of time I could reclaim. Here’s how you can do the same.


In this episode I share about:

  • The time you’re losing and how to identify your top time wasters
  • The 3-Step Hustler’s Time Plan: how to maximize your time
  • How to build a system and schedule that work for you


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

01:45 Identify your biggest time traps

06:42 Reclaim your time

12:35 Power hour: get more done in less time

16:15 Leverage your days off

18:30 Protect your side hustle hours

21:20 Choose a schedule that fits your life

23:40 Final thoughts and recap


Check out episode 450 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

Skillshare: Take Nicaila’s class and explore thousands more hands-on classes taught by creative experts from around the world. Get one month free at sidehustlepro.co/skillshare.


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Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> Welcome back to the Side Hustle Pro podcast, your headquarters for turning passion projects into profitable businesses! I’m Nicaila, and today we’re talking about how to find (and protect) the time you need to build your side hustle. 

I get it: Working a full-time job, juggling family commitments, and trying to live your life can make your side hustle goals feel impossible. But trust me, it’s not. I used to think I had zero free hours, but as soon as I did a reality check, I found pockets of time I could reclaim. Here’s how you can do the same.


In this episode I share about:

  • The time you’re losing and how to identify your top time wasters
  • The 3-Step Hustler’s Time Plan: how to maximize your time
  • How to build a system and schedule that work for you


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

01:45 Identify your biggest time traps

06:42 Reclaim your time

12:35 Power hour: get more done in less time

16:15 Leverage your days off

18:30 Protect your side hustle hours

21:20 Choose a schedule that fits your life

23:40 Final thoughts and recap


Check out episode 450 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

Skillshare: Take Nicaila’s class and explore thousands more hands-on classes taught by creative experts from around the world. Get one month free at sidehustlepro.co/skillshare.


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Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 449: How to Turn Your Skills Into a Side Hustle 449: How to Turn Your Skills Into a Side Hustle Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:58:42 GMT 22:13 67acb722505cb2a0a350f8f8 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-turn-your-skills-into-a-side-hustle 67acb722505cb2a0a350f8f8 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-turn-your-skills-into-a-side-hustle full Always wanted to start a side hustle but didn’t know what industry to try? This week I’m breaking down the exact process of identifying the skills you do effortlessly and turning them into a profitable side hustle. 


In this episode I share:

  • How to pinpoint the skills hiding in your “blind spot”
  • The importance of surveying your network to confirm your strengths
  • Different service-based ideas you can launch today
  • How to validate your offers quickly and start getting paid sooner


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

02:00 Three key steps

05:30 Monetizable skills

09:30 How to get paid sooner, not later

15:00 Actionable homework


Check out episode 449 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

Skillshare: Take Nicaila’s class and explore thousands more hands-on classes taught by creative experts from around the world. Get one month free at sidehustlepro.co/skillshare.


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Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> Always wanted to start a side hustle but didn’t know what industry to try? This week I’m breaking down the exact process of identifying the skills you do effortlessly and turning them into a profitable side hustle. 


In this episode I share:

  • How to pinpoint the skills hiding in your “blind spot”
  • The importance of surveying your network to confirm your strengths
  • Different service-based ideas you can launch today
  • How to validate your offers quickly and start getting paid sooner


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

02:00 Three key steps

05:30 Monetizable skills

09:30 How to get paid sooner, not later

15:00 Actionable homework


Check out episode 449 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

Skillshare: Take Nicaila’s class and explore thousands more hands-on classes taught by creative experts from around the world. Get one month free at sidehustlepro.co/skillshare.


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Guest Social Media Info

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 448: Breaking My Own Glass Ceiling 448: Breaking My Own Glass Ceiling Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:08:24 GMT 53:07 67a3967c33bffa4af0dbc772 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/breaking-my-own-glass-ceiling 67a3967c33bffa4af0dbc772 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd breaking-my-own-glass-ceiling full This week we’re changing it up and I’m sitting in the guest chair. In this special “podcast swap” episode of Side Hustle Pro, I’m sharing an interview from the podcast To Tell You The Truth with host—and Podcast Moguls student—Brittany Sharpton. We dive into the concept of self-imposed barriers and how they can prevent entrepreneurs, especially Black women, from realizing their full potential. 


In this episode I share:

  • My journey to reclaiming my power in spaces where Black women aren’t usually empowered- and why I’m constantly reminding myself that I’m that girl
  • Steps to take to combat the fear and negative self-talk that often creep in
  • What feeds my soul and the lessons I’m learning every day- even as a seasoned entrepreneur 
  • Insights from my Podcast Moguls course and how I’ve seen Brittany grow after being a student 


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:30 From corporate to entrepreneur 

09:55 The importance of having a side hustle 

11:45 Overcoming biases

17:30 How to show up as a working mom

22:00 Getting your mojo back 

27:15 Overcoming the limitations of the patriarchy

37:04 Tips to feed your soul

41:15 Beating fear and imposter syndrome


Check out episode 448 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> This week we’re changing it up and I’m sitting in the guest chair. In this special “podcast swap” episode of Side Hustle Pro, I’m sharing an interview from the podcast To Tell You The Truth with host—and Podcast Moguls student—Brittany Sharpton. We dive into the concept of self-imposed barriers and how they can prevent entrepreneurs, especially Black women, from realizing their full potential. 


In this episode I share:

  • My journey to reclaiming my power in spaces where Black women aren’t usually empowered- and why I’m constantly reminding myself that I’m that girl
  • Steps to take to combat the fear and negative self-talk that often creep in
  • What feeds my soul and the lessons I’m learning every day- even as a seasoned entrepreneur 
  • Insights from my Podcast Moguls course and how I’ve seen Brittany grow after being a student 


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:30 From corporate to entrepreneur 

09:55 The importance of having a side hustle 

11:45 Overcoming biases

17:30 How to show up as a working mom

22:00 Getting your mojo back 

27:15 Overcoming the limitations of the patriarchy

37:04 Tips to feed your soul

41:15 Beating fear and imposter syndrome


Check out episode 448 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


Links mentioned in this episode


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]]> 447: Harlem’s Fashion Row CEO Shares Her Secret To Sponsorship w/ Brandice Daniel 447: Harlem’s Fashion Row CEO Shares Her Secret To Sponsorship w/ Brandice Daniel Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT 55:00 6799be3b1542fb67e7ede024 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/harlems-fashion-row-ceo-shares-her-secret-to-sponsorship 6799be3b1542fb67e7ede024 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd harlems-fashion-row-ceo-shares-her-secret-to-sponsorship full This week in the guest chair we have a returning guest Brandice Daniel, founder and CEO of Harlem’s Fashion Row. Brandice launched Harlem’s Fashion Row to bridge the gap between multicultural fashion designers and major fashion brands. From producing top-tier runway events to groundbreaking collaborations—such as her famous partnership with Nike and LeBron James—Brandice ensures Black and Brown designers receive the visibility, mentorship, and retail opportunities they deserve. Growing her business has made Brandice a sponsor and brand partnership expert, and gave me a masterclass for my own sponsorship journey.


In this episode she shares:

  • Her road to becoming a household name and partnering with huge names like Nike, LVMH, and Gap
  • How to transition your business from relying on event sponsorships to forming robust partnerships that provide a more stable revenue flow
  • How she expanded her mission by founding ICON 360, a nonprofit that has raised over $2 million


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

02:05 The evolution of Harlem Fashion Row

08:00 Monetizing collaborations

13:00 The power of telling your own story

17:50 Forming contacts and partnerships 

21:00 Creating value for brands

28:30 Diversifying revenue streams

38:30 Power of community in business 

44:00 Ensuring a profitable business model

52:15 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 447 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by:

Skillshare: Take Nicaila’s class and explore thousands more hands-on classes taught by creative experts from around the world. Get one month free at sidehustlepro.co/skillshare.


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have a returning guest Brandice Daniel, founder and CEO of Harlem’s Fashion Row. Brandice launched Harlem’s Fashion Row to bridge the gap between multicultural fashion designers and major fashion brands. From producing top-tier runway events to groundbreaking collaborations—such as her famous partnership with Nike and LeBron James—Brandice ensures Black and Brown designers receive the visibility, mentorship, and retail opportunities they deserve. Growing her business has made Brandice a sponsor and brand partnership expert, and gave me a masterclass for my own sponsorship journey.


In this episode she shares:

  • Her road to becoming a household name and partnering with huge names like Nike, LVMH, and Gap
  • How to transition your business from relying on event sponsorships to forming robust partnerships that provide a more stable revenue flow
  • How she expanded her mission by founding ICON 360, a nonprofit that has raised over $2 million


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

02:05 The evolution of Harlem Fashion Row

08:00 Monetizing collaborations

13:00 The power of telling your own story

17:50 Forming contacts and partnerships 

21:00 Creating value for brands

28:30 Diversifying revenue streams

38:30 Power of community in business 

44:00 Ensuring a profitable business model

52:15 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 447 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by:

Skillshare: Take Nicaila’s class and explore thousands more hands-on classes taught by creative experts from around the world. Get one month free at sidehustlepro.co/skillshare.


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If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


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]]> 446: Mindset Hacks For Every Business Owner 446: Mindset Hacks For Every Business Owner Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:07:55 GMT 27:59 6792ac8f850b1ddbd32331ba false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/mindset-hacks-for-every-business-owner 6792ac8f850b1ddbd32331ba 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd mindset-hacks-for-every-business-owner full This week we’re diving into how to shift your mindset to set yourself up for success. Here’s the thing—I’ve learned over the years that your mindset isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s the foundation for everything you’re trying to build. Whether it’s pushing past fear to finally launch your business, staying consistent when sales are slow, or silencing that little voice in your head saying, ‘Who are you to do this?’—it all comes back to how you think and how you show up for yourself.


In this episode I share:

  • The mindset hacks I use, like reframing limiting beliefs, to conquer my goals 
  • How to break down your goals into actionable steps to avoid overwhelm 
  • My experience with imposter syndrome and how I continuously overcome it


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

01:00 Battling imposter syndrome

04:14 Breaking free from overthinking

08:05 Confidence is key

14:05 Master Instagram Challenge

17:50 Building mental resilience 

21:28 Actionable steps to a mindset change


Check out episode 446 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 


The Master Instagram Challenge. Your 5-Day ticket to DOUBLE your following and build your brand on Instagram (in just 30 minutes a day). Sign up now https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/registration-master-the-gram-challenge/.


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]]> This week we’re diving into how to shift your mindset to set yourself up for success. Here’s the thing—I’ve learned over the years that your mindset isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s the foundation for everything you’re trying to build. Whether it’s pushing past fear to finally launch your business, staying consistent when sales are slow, or silencing that little voice in your head saying, ‘Who are you to do this?’—it all comes back to how you think and how you show up for yourself.


In this episode I share:

  • The mindset hacks I use, like reframing limiting beliefs, to conquer my goals 
  • How to break down your goals into actionable steps to avoid overwhelm 
  • My experience with imposter syndrome and how I continuously overcome it


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

01:00 Battling imposter syndrome

04:14 Breaking free from overthinking

08:05 Confidence is key

14:05 Master Instagram Challenge

17:50 Building mental resilience 

21:28 Actionable steps to a mindset change


Check out episode 446 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 


The Master Instagram Challenge. Your 5-Day ticket to DOUBLE your following and build your brand on Instagram (in just 30 minutes a day). Sign up now https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/registration-master-the-gram-challenge/.


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If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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]]> 445: Done Is Better Than Perfect 445: Done Is Better Than Perfect Thu, 16 Jan 2025 02:29:33 GMT 32:25 6788694a6fdb31febd6e649b false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/done-is-better-than-perfect 6788694a6fdb31febd6e649b 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd done-is-better-than-perfect full This week we’re diving into one of my favorite mantras: Done is better than perfect.

I was inspired by my decision to relaunch my Master the Gram Challenge. It’s been years since I last did it, and I had to remind myself to push forward without overthinking. I’m breaking down how I got it off the ground and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. 


In this episode I share:

  • How to break out of the cycle of overthinking or perfectionism and take action
  • Why clarity is key and how to make sure your audience knows what your product is, who it's for, and how it helps
  • The step by step process of setting up operations for your products, including exactly what resources I used to set up the Master The Gram landing page


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

03:00 Setting up operations

06:00 Setting up marketing

09:30 Taking action is better than perfect

12:00 Tweaking after feedback

16:00 Having an accountability partner

20:00 Mastering self-talk

25:00 Walking through a sales page

33:00 Setting goals for the year


Check out episode 445 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

Shopify. Go to shopify.com/hustlepro for a free fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.


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]]> This week we’re diving into one of my favorite mantras: Done is better than perfect.

I was inspired by my decision to relaunch my Master the Gram Challenge. It’s been years since I last did it, and I had to remind myself to push forward without overthinking. I’m breaking down how I got it off the ground and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. 


In this episode I share:

  • How to break out of the cycle of overthinking or perfectionism and take action
  • Why clarity is key and how to make sure your audience knows what your product is, who it's for, and how it helps
  • The step by step process of setting up operations for your products, including exactly what resources I used to set up the Master The Gram landing page


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

03:00 Setting up operations

06:00 Setting up marketing

09:30 Taking action is better than perfect

12:00 Tweaking after feedback

16:00 Having an accountability partner

20:00 Mastering self-talk

25:00 Walking through a sales page

33:00 Setting goals for the year


Check out episode 445 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

Shopify. Go to shopify.com/hustlepro for a free fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.


Links mentioned in this episode


Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

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]]> 444: Five Steps to Finally Launch Your Side Hustle 444: Five Steps to Finally Launch Your Side Hustle Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:00:42 GMT 36:06 677debb73888e2bd7efa35a4 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/five-steps-to-finally-launch-your-side-hustle 677debb73888e2bd7efa35a4 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd five-steps-to-finally-launch-your-side-hustle full We’re kicking off this new year by welcoming new and returning listeners to Side Hustle Pro with a reminder that it’s never too late—or too early—to pursue a side hustle. Inspired by an email from a listener, I was reminded that my focus on Black women entrepreneurs still resonates with a wide audience, proving that clarity in your target listener doesn’t exclude anyone else who might benefit.


In this episode I share the five areas of focus for starting or growing your business in 2025:

  • Get clear on your main priority 
  • Choose a channel to showcase your expertise
  • Organize your content (you likely have more than you realize!)
  • Trust yourself to figure things out, even when you get stuck
  • Invest in education and resources that level up you and your business


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

03:00 Uplifting women entrepreneurs 

05:00 Setting goals for the year

10:30 Five areas of focus for 2025

18:00 The power of sharing your journey

23:00 Overcoming content overwhelm

29:00 Trusting yourself and investing in growth

35:00 Master The Gram Challenge 


Check out episode 444 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

Master The Gram Challenge: In this 5-Day Master The Gram Challenge, I'll teach you the exact steps I used to grow my Instagram to over 95K followers, launch a hit podcast, launch digital programs, quit my job to work for myself, and make multiple SIX-figures as a successful entrepreneur. Sign up here: https://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram


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Join our Facebook Community

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


#SideHustlePro

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]]> We’re kicking off this new year by welcoming new and returning listeners to Side Hustle Pro with a reminder that it’s never too late—or too early—to pursue a side hustle. Inspired by an email from a listener, I was reminded that my focus on Black women entrepreneurs still resonates with a wide audience, proving that clarity in your target listener doesn’t exclude anyone else who might benefit.


In this episode I share the five areas of focus for starting or growing your business in 2025:

  • Get clear on your main priority 
  • Choose a channel to showcase your expertise
  • Organize your content (you likely have more than you realize!)
  • Trust yourself to figure things out, even when you get stuck
  • Invest in education and resources that level up you and your business


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

03:00 Uplifting women entrepreneurs 

05:00 Setting goals for the year

10:30 Five areas of focus for 2025

18:00 The power of sharing your journey

23:00 Overcoming content overwhelm

29:00 Trusting yourself and investing in growth

35:00 Master The Gram Challenge 


Check out episode 444 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

Master The Gram Challenge: In this 5-Day Master The Gram Challenge, I'll teach you the exact steps I used to grow my Instagram to over 95K followers, launch a hit podcast, launch digital programs, quit my job to work for myself, and make multiple SIX-figures as a successful entrepreneur. Sign up here: https://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram


Links mentioned in this episode


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Announcements

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#SideHustlePro

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]]> [BONUS] Master The Gram Challenge To Kick Off 2025! [BONUS] Master The Gram Challenge To Kick Off 2025! Sun, 05 Jan 2025 21:16:02 GMT 2:25 677af692a1ad7348eb12ee07 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/bonus-master-the-gram-challenge-to-kick-off-2025 677af692a1ad7348eb12ee07 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd bonus-master-the-gram-challenge-to-kick-off-2025 Everything you need to create, automate, and sell on Instagram this year full Are you tired of feeling stuck when it comes to Instagram? Not sure how to use it to promote your business effectively? If creating content feels overwhelming or you’re spinning your wheels trying to figure out what works, this is for you. The Master the Gram Challenge is designed to help you take control of Instagram and finally make it work for you. Join here: https://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram


In Just 5 Days, You’ll Learn How To:


  1. Attract the right people to build a community (not just followers)
  2. Create content that makes people want to buy from you
  3. Save time with simple automation and scheduling tools
  4. Know when (and how) to hire so you can get off the content hamster wheel


We'll Cover:


  • Day 1: Followers
  • Day 2: Content That Converts
  • Day 3: Automation & Planning
  • Day 4: Sales
  • Day 5: Outsourcing & Scaling


PLUS! A BONUS live Q&A Call

Join me on Friday, Jan 17 at 1:00 PM ET for a live session to get your questions answered


You'll Get:


✔️ Daily bite-sized videos delivered straight to your inbox

✔️ My step-by-step strategies to take the guesswork out of Instagram

✔️ The exact tools and templates I use to simplify and save time

✔️ Access to a live Q&A with me on Day 5


Instagram has been the marketing engine behind my email list, podcast, and digital courses for 10 years. It’s a powerful tool that can transform your business when used the right way. This is your chance to master Instagram, connect with your ideal audience, and start making real money in 2025.


Ready to conquer Instagram? Claim your spot in the challenge here https://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram

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]]> Are you tired of feeling stuck when it comes to Instagram? Not sure how to use it to promote your business effectively? If creating content feels overwhelming or you’re spinning your wheels trying to figure out what works, this is for you. The Master the Gram Challenge is designed to help you take control of Instagram and finally make it work for you. Join here: https://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram


In Just 5 Days, You’ll Learn How To:


  1. Attract the right people to build a community (not just followers)
  2. Create content that makes people want to buy from you
  3. Save time with simple automation and scheduling tools
  4. Know when (and how) to hire so you can get off the content hamster wheel


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  • Day 1: Followers
  • Day 2: Content That Converts
  • Day 3: Automation & Planning
  • Day 4: Sales
  • Day 5: Outsourcing & Scaling


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Instagram has been the marketing engine behind my email list, podcast, and digital courses for 10 years. It’s a powerful tool that can transform your business when used the right way. This is your chance to master Instagram, connect with your ideal audience, and start making real money in 2025.


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]]> 443: She Side Hustled Her Way To a Multi-Million Dollar Wine Business (Feat. Whitney Gates) 443: She Side Hustled Her Way To a Multi-Million Dollar Wine Business (Feat. Whitney Gates) Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:30:36 GMT 45:30 6762fc9cd9cd65ec1ebe93c5 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/she-side-hustled-her-way-to-a-multi-million-dollar-wine 6762fc9cd9cd65ec1ebe93c5 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd she-side-hustled-her-way-to-a-multi-million-dollar-wine full This week in the guest chair we have Whitney Gates, an experienced marketing leader turned entrepreneur as co-founder and CEO of Wondry Wine. Her diversified skill set is driven by over 13 years of experience in brand management, shopper marketing and sales across Fortune 200 companies.


Rejecting exclusivity, Wondry presents customers with a more approachable, stronger, semi-sweet wine. Drawing inspiration from her disabled uncle’s wine-making journey, Whitney’s hustled her way into becoming a multi-million dollar company in just a few years. 


In this episode she shares:

  • How she went from making wine herself and doing door to door selling to launching Wondry online and expanding onto Target shelves
  • What it takes to stand out in a crowded market (and even get a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank)
  • The importance of understanding your customer and adjusting your pitch accordingly


Highlights include:

0:00 – Introduction to Whitney Gates

8:17 – Launching Wondry 

11:20 – Defining Wondry’s category: wine vs. cocktail hybrid

15:00 – Investing in the business

18:40 – Door-to-door sales and proof of concept

31:00 – Whitney’s Shark Tank experience and partnering with Mark Cuban

34:00 – Becoming profitable and managing costs as you scale

41:00 – Tips for entrepreneurs 


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Whitney Gates, an experienced marketing leader turned entrepreneur as co-founder and CEO of Wondry Wine. Her diversified skill set is driven by over 13 years of experience in brand management, shopper marketing and sales across Fortune 200 companies.


Rejecting exclusivity, Wondry presents customers with a more approachable, stronger, semi-sweet wine. Drawing inspiration from her disabled uncle’s wine-making journey, Whitney’s hustled her way into becoming a multi-million dollar company in just a few years. 


In this episode she shares:

  • How she went from making wine herself and doing door to door selling to launching Wondry online and expanding onto Target shelves
  • What it takes to stand out in a crowded market (and even get a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank)
  • The importance of understanding your customer and adjusting your pitch accordingly


Highlights include:

0:00 – Introduction to Whitney Gates

8:17 – Launching Wondry 

11:20 – Defining Wondry’s category: wine vs. cocktail hybrid

15:00 – Investing in the business

18:40 – Door-to-door sales and proof of concept

31:00 – Whitney’s Shark Tank experience and partnering with Mark Cuban

34:00 – Becoming profitable and managing costs as you scale

41:00 – Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 443 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 442: Melyssa Ford on Health, Hustle, and Healing 442: Melyssa Ford on Health, Hustle, and Healing Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:00:03 GMT 1:09:09 6758cdd48396605293764a00 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/melyssa-ford-on-health-hustle-and-healing 6758cdd48396605293764a00 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd melyssa-ford-on-health-hustle-and-healing full This week in the guest chair we have Melyssa Ford, media personality, actress, and advocate known for her dynamic presence in entertainment. With a career spanning television, film, and radio, she has captivated audiences as a host on the Joe Budden podcast and various TV appearances.


As a seasoned veteran in media and entertainment, Melyssa mastered the art of pivoting and identifying viable opportunities to launch into new and exciting spaces.


In this episode she shares:

  • Her new podcast Hot and Bothered that fosters meaningful conversations about women’s wellness, intimacy, and health 
  • Overcoming depression, negative self-talk, and finding grace through personal healing
  • The many benefits to pivoting several times in her career


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

02:00 Building a film/TV personality 

06:00 Being an undocumented immigrant

14:00 Creating her own path

19:00 Battling mental health issues

27:00 Navigating perimenopause

40:00 The podcasting landscape

47:00 Living with a brain injury

1:00:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 442 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Melyssa Ford, media personality, actress, and advocate known for her dynamic presence in entertainment. With a career spanning television, film, and radio, she has captivated audiences as a host on the Joe Budden podcast and various TV appearances.


As a seasoned veteran in media and entertainment, Melyssa mastered the art of pivoting and identifying viable opportunities to launch into new and exciting spaces.


In this episode she shares:

  • Her new podcast Hot and Bothered that fosters meaningful conversations about women’s wellness, intimacy, and health 
  • Overcoming depression, negative self-talk, and finding grace through personal healing
  • The many benefits to pivoting several times in her career


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

02:00 Building a film/TV personality 

06:00 Being an undocumented immigrant

14:00 Creating her own path

19:00 Battling mental health issues

27:00 Navigating perimenopause

40:00 The podcasting landscape

47:00 Living with a brain injury

1:00:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 442 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 441: How Alexis Barber Balances Being A Wharton MBA, Influencer, and Founder 441: How Alexis Barber Balances Being A Wharton MBA, Influencer, and Founder Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:00:23 GMT 56:28 674fc98a121f8711d2add7fa false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/alexis-barber-balances-being-a-wharton-mba-influence-rewind 674fc98a121f8711d2add7fa 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd alexis-barber-balances-being-a-wharton-mba-influence-rewind full This week in the guest chair we have Alexis Barber, a lifestyle influencer and founder of Too Collective, a modern wellness and loungewear brand. At just 25 years old, Alexis is the host of the top-rated Too Smart For This Podcast and has worked with brands like Lululemon, Rare Beauty, Microsoft, and Miss Dior as a content creator. 


In this episode she shares: 

  • How growing up low-income provided the foundation for having confidence and an ambitious mindset to overcome the limitations of her past
  • Her transformative experience as an MBA candidate at The Wharton School at UPenn
  • How she makes a living off of content creation and the opportunities being an influencer has provided


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro 

03:00 Confidence and putting yourself out there

09:55 Becoming a lifestyle influencer

12:04 Navigating side hustling and a corporate role

19:27 Collaboration with Rare Beauty 

20:48 Launching a robe company 

29:09 MBA program at Wharton

39:20 Transparency in content creation

44:07 The importance of building a team


Check out episode 441 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Alexis Barber, a lifestyle influencer and founder of Too Collective, a modern wellness and loungewear brand. At just 25 years old, Alexis is the host of the top-rated Too Smart For This Podcast and has worked with brands like Lululemon, Rare Beauty, Microsoft, and Miss Dior as a content creator. 


In this episode she shares: 

  • How growing up low-income provided the foundation for having confidence and an ambitious mindset to overcome the limitations of her past
  • Her transformative experience as an MBA candidate at The Wharton School at UPenn
  • How she makes a living off of content creation and the opportunities being an influencer has provided


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro 

03:00 Confidence and putting yourself out there

09:55 Becoming a lifestyle influencer

12:04 Navigating side hustling and a corporate role

19:27 Collaboration with Rare Beauty 

20:48 Launching a robe company 

29:09 MBA program at Wharton

39:20 Transparency in content creation

44:07 The importance of building a team


Check out episode 441 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 440: She Went From NICU Nurse To Full-Time Content Creator and Published Author 440: She Went From NICU Nurse To Full-Time Content Creator and Published Author Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:00:09 GMT 58:33 6746ae3b2cb64db953ddae7f false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/she-went-from-nicu-nurse-to-full-time-content-creator-an 6746ae3b2cb64db953ddae7f 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd she-went-from-nicu-nurse-to-full-time-content-creator-an full Helena Faustin is a Registered Nurse and content creator from New York City who has garnered an audience of millions by sharing her love and passion for cooking. As a mother of three, Helena inspires people with her massively popular food blog, That Nurse Can Cook, to get comfortable in the kitchen and cook delicious meals for their families.


In this episode she shares:

  • The ways she stayed consistent in content creation, and why it paid off
  • How she differentiated her physical cookbook, The Soul of Scotchie, from others on the market
  • How she diversified her revenue streams to triple her income and surpass her nursing paycheck 


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

05:22 Finding a path in nursing

10:51 The goal of work-life balance

11:52 Cooking as an outlet

15:25 Intentional content creation

19:24 Unlearning the idea of creating perfect content 

27:21 Diversifying revenue streams

33:38 Hiring a team for content creation

41:09 Revenue from YouTube & brand partnerships

43:42 Publishing a unique cookbook

49:59 Take control of your inner voice

52:30 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 440 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> Helena Faustin is a Registered Nurse and content creator from New York City who has garnered an audience of millions by sharing her love and passion for cooking. As a mother of three, Helena inspires people with her massively popular food blog, That Nurse Can Cook, to get comfortable in the kitchen and cook delicious meals for their families.


In this episode she shares:

  • The ways she stayed consistent in content creation, and why it paid off
  • How she differentiated her physical cookbook, The Soul of Scotchie, from others on the market
  • How she diversified her revenue streams to triple her income and surpass her nursing paycheck 


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

05:22 Finding a path in nursing

10:51 The goal of work-life balance

11:52 Cooking as an outlet

15:25 Intentional content creation

19:24 Unlearning the idea of creating perfect content 

27:21 Diversifying revenue streams

33:38 Hiring a team for content creation

41:09 Revenue from YouTube & brand partnerships

43:42 Publishing a unique cookbook

49:59 Take control of your inner voice

52:30 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 440 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 439: How Podcasting Changed Her Career Trajectory w/ Hiwote Getaneh 439: How Podcasting Changed Her Career Trajectory w/ Hiwote Getaneh Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:00:18 GMT 59:25 673d43baadfcb7c92740fbb8 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-podcasting-changed-her-career-trajectory-w-hiwote 673d43baadfcb7c92740fbb8 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-podcasting-changed-her-career-trajectory-w-hiwote full This week we have a special student spotlight featuring Hiwote Getaneh, an audio producer curious about human-centered, emotion-driven storytelling. We first met when she joined my Podcast Moguls accelerator program, and it’s been so awesome to follow her journey from working in social policy research, to growing her own podcast, to actually changing her career path to work in podcasting full time, to moving to Portugal to live and work full time, to now launching her Emerging Voices, a podcasting accelerator for aspiring creators who want to start a podcast that is unique to them and build their creative resilience along the way.


In this episode she shares:

  • How identifying a niche audience transformed her podcast and entrepreneurial journey
  • Her focus on helping first and second-generation immigrant women find confidence in their stories 
  • Balancing financial stability after leaving her full time job and moving abroad to Portugal


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

03:00 From analyst to podcaster

07:45 Mastering storytelling 

13:30 Lessons from Podcast Moguls

18:00 Creating content with purpose

21:00 Becoming an expat in Portugal

28:00 Preparing for full time entrepreneurship 

33:00 Building a platform to monetize

43:00 Defeating self-doubt

47:00 Living in Portugal

54:00 Tips for entrepreneurs

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]]> This week we have a special student spotlight featuring Hiwote Getaneh, an audio producer curious about human-centered, emotion-driven storytelling. We first met when she joined my Podcast Moguls accelerator program, and it’s been so awesome to follow her journey from working in social policy research, to growing her own podcast, to actually changing her career path to work in podcasting full time, to moving to Portugal to live and work full time, to now launching her Emerging Voices, a podcasting accelerator for aspiring creators who want to start a podcast that is unique to them and build their creative resilience along the way.


In this episode she shares:

  • How identifying a niche audience transformed her podcast and entrepreneurial journey
  • Her focus on helping first and second-generation immigrant women find confidence in their stories 
  • Balancing financial stability after leaving her full time job and moving abroad to Portugal


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

03:00 From analyst to podcaster

07:45 Mastering storytelling 

13:30 Lessons from Podcast Moguls

18:00 Creating content with purpose

21:00 Becoming an expat in Portugal

28:00 Preparing for full time entrepreneurship 

33:00 Building a platform to monetize

43:00 Defeating self-doubt

47:00 Living in Portugal

54:00 Tips for entrepreneurs

Check out episode 439 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 438: How Arsha Jones Took Capital City’s Mambo Sauce To The Next Level 438: How Arsha Jones Took Capital City’s Mambo Sauce To The Next Level Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:33 GMT 1:03:31 6734109d5b81168b136330c2 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/438-how-arsha-jones-took-capital-citys-mambo-sauce-to-the-ne 6734109d5b81168b136330c2 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd 438-how-arsha-jones-took-capital-citys-mambo-sauce-to-the-ne full This week in the guest chair we are back for an update episode with Arsha Jones, founder of Capital City- the DC-based company behind the wildly popular Mambo Sauce. Stemming from Arsha's desire to create a product that she could sell multiples of, Arsha describes her journey from starting as a web designer, shifting into e-commerce, and finally venturing into entrepreneurship.


In this episode Arsha shares:

  • How starting an income-driven business, Tees In The Trap, helped to fund ventures for Capital City 
  • How she got Mambo sauce onto shelves of major businesses like Papa Johns, Walmart, and Target 
  • The importance of legacy and how embedding the culture of the community she serves has opened up unique opportunities 


Highlights Include: 

07:07 Leaving The Service Industry

10:44 Launching Multiple Businesses At Once 

17:14 Creating Multiple Revenue Streams

19:50 Being The Face Of Your Brand

29:33 Creating a Premium Product

30:48 Getting Into Retail

35:33 Creating Brand Partnerships

41:11 Selling On Amazon

45:23 Creating Your Own Path


Check out episode 390 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> This week in the guest chair we are back for an update episode with Arsha Jones, founder of Capital City- the DC-based company behind the wildly popular Mambo Sauce. Stemming from Arsha's desire to create a product that she could sell multiples of, Arsha describes her journey from starting as a web designer, shifting into e-commerce, and finally venturing into entrepreneurship.


In this episode Arsha shares:

  • How starting an income-driven business, Tees In The Trap, helped to fund ventures for Capital City 
  • How she got Mambo sauce onto shelves of major businesses like Papa Johns, Walmart, and Target 
  • The importance of legacy and how embedding the culture of the community she serves has opened up unique opportunities 


Highlights Include: 

07:07 Leaving The Service Industry

10:44 Launching Multiple Businesses At Once 

17:14 Creating Multiple Revenue Streams

19:50 Being The Face Of Your Brand

29:33 Creating a Premium Product

30:48 Getting Into Retail

35:33 Creating Brand Partnerships

41:11 Selling On Amazon

45:23 Creating Your Own Path


Check out episode 390 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 437: Balanced Black Girl Les Alfred on When to Bet on Yourself 437: Balanced Black Girl Les Alfred on When to Bet on Yourself Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:22:28 GMT 55:15 672bcfbc1e4926b519860741 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/balanced-black-girl-les-alfred-on-when-to-bet-on-yoursel 672bcfbc1e4926b519860741 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd balanced-black-girl-les-alfred-on-when-to-bet-on-yoursel full This week in the guest chair we have fellow podcaster Les Alfred, content creator and host of the Balanced Black Girl podcast. Les shares her journey from blogging to launching her podcast, driven by the realization that there were few Black women discussing wellness on her social feeds. 


Les highlights the importance of relatability and audience connection in content creation, emphasizing that consumers today want to feel a personal connection to the creator behind a brand. By 2021, consistent monetizing and growth led her to partner with an agency, and later a podcast network, allowing her to scale ads and go full time as a podcaster.


In this episode she shares:

  • How following her curiosity and having the bravery to allow herself to be widely seen set her up for success
  • Her methods to creating inspiring, approachable wellness content covering everything from wellness, to productivity, to personal finance, to self-care
  • The need for financial stability before quitting her corporate job by budgeting, saving, paying off student loans, and organizing her business finances


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

04:30 Breaking into wellness

10:00 Starting a podcast

15:00 Emphasizing relatability to your audience

19:30 First year of full-time podcasting

23:30 The power of financial planning

38:00 Benefits of having a lean team 

45:30 The power of an email list

50:15 Tips for entrepreneurs


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have fellow podcaster Les Alfred, content creator and host of the Balanced Black Girl podcast. Les shares her journey from blogging to launching her podcast, driven by the realization that there were few Black women discussing wellness on her social feeds. 


Les highlights the importance of relatability and audience connection in content creation, emphasizing that consumers today want to feel a personal connection to the creator behind a brand. By 2021, consistent monetizing and growth led her to partner with an agency, and later a podcast network, allowing her to scale ads and go full time as a podcaster.


In this episode she shares:

  • How following her curiosity and having the bravery to allow herself to be widely seen set her up for success
  • Her methods to creating inspiring, approachable wellness content covering everything from wellness, to productivity, to personal finance, to self-care
  • The need for financial stability before quitting her corporate job by budgeting, saving, paying off student loans, and organizing her business finances


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

04:30 Breaking into wellness

10:00 Starting a podcast

15:00 Emphasizing relatability to your audience

19:30 First year of full-time podcasting

23:30 The power of financial planning

38:00 Benefits of having a lean team 

45:30 The power of an email list

50:15 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 437 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> <![CDATA[436: Mastering Financial Freedom W/ Author & Podcast Host Jamila Souffrant]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:00:01 GMT 54:31 67217f04a73223e19b3bb95e false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/380-mastering-financial-freedom-w-author-podcast-host-jamila 67217f04a73223e19b3bb95e 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd 380-mastering-financial-freedom-w-author-podcast-host-jamila full Jamila Souffrant is the author of the book Your Journey To Financial Freedom, and the host of the Journey To Launch podcast. As a go-to thought leader in the personal finance field, her podcast has amassed over 4+ million total downloads. Starting her journey by saving over $100K in two years, she is now financially free. 


In this episode she shares:

  • How she went from aggressive saving to over $400K years and becoming debt-free
  • The best and easiest way to traditionally publish your book
  • What methods of income-earning have failed her and how she helps others find what works best for them, and more


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

07:00 Mindset is the key to success 

14:00 Revenue milestones

25:00 Financial freedom

30:15 Understanding life priorities

38:10 Creating wealth for side hustlers

42:30 Silent wealth  

45:30 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 436 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> Jamila Souffrant is the author of the book Your Journey To Financial Freedom, and the host of the Journey To Launch podcast. As a go-to thought leader in the personal finance field, her podcast has amassed over 4+ million total downloads. Starting her journey by saving over $100K in two years, she is now financially free. 


In this episode she shares:

  • How she went from aggressive saving to over $400K years and becoming debt-free
  • The best and easiest way to traditionally publish your book
  • What methods of income-earning have failed her and how she helps others find what works best for them, and more


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

07:00 Mindset is the key to success 

14:00 Revenue milestones

25:00 Financial freedom

30:15 Understanding life priorities

38:10 Creating wealth for side hustlers

42:30 Silent wealth  

45:30 Tips for entrepreneurs 


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]]> 435: How Clever Girl Finance Went From Side Hustle To Worldwide Platform 435: How Clever Girl Finance Went From Side Hustle To Worldwide Platform Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:00:22 GMT 1:00:42 6718709430187dfb6c9fd2e0 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-clever-girl-finance-went-from-side-hustle-rewind 6718709430187dfb6c9fd2e0 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-clever-girl-finance-went-from-side-hustle-rewind full This week we are getting a masterclass in content-based business with Bola Sokunbi. Bola is a finance expert, 4-time bestselling author, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media/education platforms for women in the U.S.


In this episode she shares:

  • Her start as a financial advisor while side hustling Clever Girl Finance 
  • How she expanded past 1 to 1 business by creating courses and repeatable content 
  • How she was able to financially thrive while making her platforms free and accessible 


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

07:15 Becoming a financial expert

12:35 Initial business investments

20:30 Determining target audience 

25:18 Building a team

32:40 Making the platform free and accessible

36:53 Benefits and challenges of brand partnerships

44:20 Being a content-first business

57:00 Tips for entrepreneurs


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Shopify. Go to shopify.com/hustlepro for a free fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.


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]]> This week we are getting a masterclass in content-based business with Bola Sokunbi. Bola is a finance expert, 4-time bestselling author, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media/education platforms for women in the U.S.


In this episode she shares:

  • Her start as a financial advisor while side hustling Clever Girl Finance 
  • How she expanded past 1 to 1 business by creating courses and repeatable content 
  • How she was able to financially thrive while making her platforms free and accessible 


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

07:15 Becoming a financial expert

12:35 Initial business investments

20:30 Determining target audience 

25:18 Building a team

32:40 Making the platform free and accessible

36:53 Benefits and challenges of brand partnerships

44:20 Being a content-first business

57:00 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out this episode of Side Hustle Pro podcast and others out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

Shopify. Go to shopify.com/hustlepro for a free fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.


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]]> 434: How Denise Woodard Got Jay-Z, Rihanna, and HER To Partake In Her Packaged Foods Company Rewind 434: How Denise Woodard Got Jay-Z, Rihanna, and HER To Partake In Her Packaged Foods Company Rewind Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:00:28 GMT 48:50 670f3a5cc9fa3ffd9ec3a654 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-denise-woodard-got-jay-z-rihanna-rewind 670f3a5cc9fa3ffd9ec3a654 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-denise-woodard-got-jay-z-rihanna-rewind full This week we’re back for a very exciting update episode with Denise Woodard is the Founder and CEO of Partake Foods, the allergy-friendly packaged food company inspired by her daughter’s experience with food allergies. Created in 2016, Denise started the business by self-distributing cookies around NYC, eventually becoming a Certified B Corporation and raising millions of dollars in investment capital. 


In this episode she shares:

  • Her strategies to getting investors interested, including big names like HER and Rihanna
  • How she became the first Black woman to raise more than $1 Million publicly for a CPG food startup, accumulating more than $20M
  • How she is continuing to inspire other entrepreneurs while growing her own business


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

03:30 Partake’s rise to success

07:15 Raising capital with huge companies

14:50 Partnerships and rapid expansion

23:40 Managing personal finances in the start-up phase

29:06 Aligning with your true passions

38:21 Work-life balance

44:45 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 434 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 


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]]> This week we’re back for a very exciting update episode with Denise Woodard is the Founder and CEO of Partake Foods, the allergy-friendly packaged food company inspired by her daughter’s experience with food allergies. Created in 2016, Denise started the business by self-distributing cookies around NYC, eventually becoming a Certified B Corporation and raising millions of dollars in investment capital. 


In this episode she shares:

  • Her strategies to getting investors interested, including big names like HER and Rihanna
  • How she became the first Black woman to raise more than $1 Million publicly for a CPG food startup, accumulating more than $20M
  • How she is continuing to inspire other entrepreneurs while growing her own business


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

03:30 Partake’s rise to success

07:15 Raising capital with huge companies

14:50 Partnerships and rapid expansion

23:40 Managing personal finances in the start-up phase

29:06 Aligning with your true passions

38:21 Work-life balance

44:45 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 434 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 


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]]> 433: How The Cupcake Collection Founder Mignon François Turned $5 Into Five Million Cupcakes Sold 433: How The Cupcake Collection Founder Mignon François Turned $5 Into Five Million Cupcakes Sold Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:00:59 GMT 55:39 6705e370fdf93b3e0c7bbbe9 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-the-cupcake-collection-founder-mignon-francois-rewind 6705e370fdf93b3e0c7bbbe9 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-the-cupcake-collection-founder-mignon-francois-rewind full This week I sat down for a very inspiring chat with Mignon François, the #1 national best-selling author of Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe, and founder of a multi-million dollar cupcake empire, The Cupcake Collection. 


In this episode she shares:

  • Why having a great product and determination got her community to support her vision
  • The different financial methods she used, like cash stuffing, to reinvest into her business and employees
  • How she leveraged $5 and turned it into a legacy with over five million cupcakes sold 
  • And much more, you don’t want to miss the gems she’s dropping!


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

04:30 Learning to bake from grandma

10:53 The struggle to make ends meet

15:09 Turning $5 into $600

20:27 Humble beginnings

32:50 Low margins, high profit from day one

37:30 Benefits of profit sharing with employees

42:00 Scaling to $10,000 days

48:20 Tips for entrepreneurs 


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The Cupcake Collection’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecupcakecollection/

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]]> This week I sat down for a very inspiring chat with Mignon François, the #1 national best-selling author of Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe, and founder of a multi-million dollar cupcake empire, The Cupcake Collection. 


In this episode she shares:

  • Why having a great product and determination got her community to support her vision
  • The different financial methods she used, like cash stuffing, to reinvest into her business and employees
  • How she leveraged $5 and turned it into a legacy with over five million cupcakes sold 
  • And much more, you don’t want to miss the gems she’s dropping!


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

04:30 Learning to bake from grandma

10:53 The struggle to make ends meet

15:09 Turning $5 into $600

20:27 Humble beginnings

32:50 Low margins, high profit from day one

37:30 Benefits of profit sharing with employees

42:00 Scaling to $10,000 days

48:20 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out this episode of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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Mignon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cte6fHBIlzO/ 

The Cupcake Collection’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecupcakecollection/

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]]> 432: Hoop Mobb Is Becoming A Household Name By Making Jewelry For The Culture 432: Hoop Mobb Is Becoming A Household Name By Making Jewelry For The Culture Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:00:50 GMT 1:00:52 66fc5ea42838c1aca575f0f4 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/hoop-mobb-is-becoming-a-household-name 66fc5ea42838c1aca575f0f4 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd hoop-mobb-is-becoming-a-household-name full This week in the guest chair we’re taking it back to Donyale Walton, founder of Hoop Mobb, Home of the Hoop Earring. Coming from Flint, Michigan, Donyale made her way to New York to learn the business ropes and was inspired to pursue her own ventures. 


In this episode she shares:

  • How she went outside of the box of where she’s from and gained unique skills by working in fashion 
  • Her process of finding and working with the best manufacturers 
  • How she’s able to build the best team and balance hiring family and friends 


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

05:30 Getting her start in fashion

15:30 Determining a niche

24:50 Acquiring vendors and manufacturers 

30:53 Focusing on serving a community 

38:20 Profitability and hiring strategically 

49:09 Marketing and growth strategies

56:22 Tips for entrepreneurs  


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Donyale’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donyalewalton/ 


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]]> This week in the guest chair we’re taking it back to Donyale Walton, founder of Hoop Mobb, Home of the Hoop Earring. Coming from Flint, Michigan, Donyale made her way to New York to learn the business ropes and was inspired to pursue her own ventures. 


In this episode she shares:

  • How she went outside of the box of where she’s from and gained unique skills by working in fashion 
  • Her process of finding and working with the best manufacturers 
  • How she’s able to build the best team and balance hiring family and friends 


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

05:30 Getting her start in fashion

15:30 Determining a niche

24:50 Acquiring vendors and manufacturers 

30:53 Focusing on serving a community 

38:20 Profitability and hiring strategically 

49:09 Marketing and growth strategies

56:22 Tips for entrepreneurs  


Check out episode 432 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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Donyale’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donyalewalton/ 


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]]> 431: How To Move Forward With Your Side Hustle 431: How To Move Forward With Your Side Hustle Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:47:49 GMT 24:00 66f6d3a3acfe1ec5ec8d5b07 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-move-forward-with-your-side-hustle 66f6d3a3acfe1ec5ec8d5b07 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-move-forward-with-your-side-hustle full You’ve done your research, gathered your materials and you’re ready to launch your side hustle. Now what? Keep GOING. This is the time to reevaluate, regroup, and dig deeper. A lot of side hustlers who get to this point will start to lose the spark they had when they first started. In episode 431, I’m giving you the tips to keep that same energy and build your side hustle into a sustainable business. 


Tips shared include:

  • How to affirm yourself to build confidence 
  • The next steps to stay on track with your goals
  • How to continue to find inspiration 


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

04:00 Get down to business

05:30 Determine what your impactful tasks are

08:30 Get your schedule down

10:00 Affirm your journey

13:00 Time to get vulnerable

15:30 Find your calling

20:00 Limit outside opinions


I’m also hosting a live Side Hustle Bootcamp next week. Whether you’ve started your side hustle or are still trying to get it off the ground, this challenge is designed to help you get out of your head and into action. Go to sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp to sign up!

Check out episode 431 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 


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]]> You’ve done your research, gathered your materials and you’re ready to launch your side hustle. Now what? Keep GOING. This is the time to reevaluate, regroup, and dig deeper. A lot of side hustlers who get to this point will start to lose the spark they had when they first started. In episode 431, I’m giving you the tips to keep that same energy and build your side hustle into a sustainable business. 


Tips shared include:

  • How to affirm yourself to build confidence 
  • The next steps to stay on track with your goals
  • How to continue to find inspiration 


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

04:00 Get down to business

05:30 Determine what your impactful tasks are

08:30 Get your schedule down

10:00 Affirm your journey

13:00 Time to get vulnerable

15:30 Find your calling

20:00 Limit outside opinions


I’m also hosting a live Side Hustle Bootcamp next week. Whether you’ve started your side hustle or are still trying to get it off the ground, this challenge is designed to help you get out of your head and into action. Go to sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp to sign up!

Check out episode 431 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 


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]]> 430: The Voice Behind the Brands: Vanessa James on Building a Creative Empire 430: The Voice Behind the Brands: Vanessa James on Building a Creative Empire Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:00:27 GMT 59:43 66f385f2ec3521a27c59dc8d false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/the-voice-behind-the-brands-vanessa-james 66f385f2ec3521a27c59dc8d 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd the-voice-behind-the-brands-vanessa-james full This week in the guest chair we have Vanessa James, the dynamic founder of Vanessa James Media. Known as "the voice you hear everywhere," Vanessa is a seasoned Caribbean voice-over actress whose captivating voice has graced numerous iconic brands, including Netflix, Amazon, and the new promo voice for the nationally syndicated "Tamron Hall" daytime talk show.


In this episode she shares about:

  • How she uses her media company Vanessa James Media to advocate for diversity, inclusion, entrepreneurship, and creative collaboration
  • The groundbreaking events she leads each year like Food, Wine, and Fete—an all-inclusive Soca experience celebrating Caribbean culture
  • How she scaled Vanessa James Media from side hustle to a profitable business


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

04:30 Corporate roles and burnout

13:30 Side hustling in V.O.

18:00 Understanding the voiceover industry

22:50 Overcoming a stutter

27:30 Stabilizing income as a side hustler

33:30 Scaling a media business

39:11 Food, Wine and Fete

43:21 How to break into voice acting

49:55 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 430 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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Website: Vanessa James Media: https://www.vanessajamesmedia.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessajamesmedia

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Vanessa James, the dynamic founder of Vanessa James Media. Known as "the voice you hear everywhere," Vanessa is a seasoned Caribbean voice-over actress whose captivating voice has graced numerous iconic brands, including Netflix, Amazon, and the new promo voice for the nationally syndicated "Tamron Hall" daytime talk show.


In this episode she shares about:

  • How she uses her media company Vanessa James Media to advocate for diversity, inclusion, entrepreneurship, and creative collaboration
  • The groundbreaking events she leads each year like Food, Wine, and Fete—an all-inclusive Soca experience celebrating Caribbean culture
  • How she scaled Vanessa James Media from side hustle to a profitable business


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

04:30 Corporate roles and burnout

13:30 Side hustling in V.O.

18:00 Understanding the voiceover industry

22:50 Overcoming a stutter

27:30 Stabilizing income as a side hustler

33:30 Scaling a media business

39:11 Food, Wine and Fete

43:21 How to break into voice acting

49:55 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 430 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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Website: Vanessa James Media: https://www.vanessajamesmedia.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessajamesmedia

X: https://x.com/MsVanessaJames 

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]]> 429: How To Test Out Your Side Hustle 429: How To Test Out Your Side Hustle Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:00:34 GMT 18:32 66ecf9d40807ffb4e89439fa false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-test-out-your-side-hustle 66ecf9d40807ffb4e89439fa 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-test-out-your-side-hustle full In this Flashback Friday episode, we’re taking it back to the steps to take when starting your side hustle, specifically how to test it out. All the research in the world can’t compare to actually launching and testing your side hustle out. This may feel like the hardest part, but don’t let perfectionism get in the way. You’ve already done all the prep work, now it’s time to see the fruit of your labors. You’ll learn the steps needed to launch the side hustle of your dreams.

 

In the episode I discuss:

  • How to put yourself out there and get your side hustle recognized as a brand
  • What platforms you’ll need to set up 
  • How to be brave and just start


Highlights include: 


00:00 Intro

03:22 Naming your podcast

05:00 Importance of domain names and websites

09:30 The starting elements 

12:30 Refine your starting steps

15:30 Block out the noise


The Side Hustle Bootcamp is designed to help busy, multi-passionate professionals just like you discover your perfect side hustle and get it up and running. Join us over at sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp


Check out episode 429 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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#SideHustlePro


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]]> In this Flashback Friday episode, we’re taking it back to the steps to take when starting your side hustle, specifically how to test it out. All the research in the world can’t compare to actually launching and testing your side hustle out. This may feel like the hardest part, but don’t let perfectionism get in the way. You’ve already done all the prep work, now it’s time to see the fruit of your labors. You’ll learn the steps needed to launch the side hustle of your dreams.

 

In the episode I discuss:

  • How to put yourself out there and get your side hustle recognized as a brand
  • What platforms you’ll need to set up 
  • How to be brave and just start


Highlights include: 


00:00 Intro

03:22 Naming your podcast

05:00 Importance of domain names and websites

09:30 The starting elements 

12:30 Refine your starting steps

15:30 Block out the noise


The Side Hustle Bootcamp is designed to help busy, multi-passionate professionals just like you discover your perfect side hustle and get it up and running. Join us over at sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp


Check out episode 429 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro


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]]> 428: How KIN Apparel’s Founder Turned a Dorm Room Side Hustle Into a $10 Million Business 428: How KIN Apparel’s Founder Turned a Dorm Room Side Hustle Into a $10 Million Business Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:00:35 GMT 59:41 66ea324d1b196e28d56dbfba false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-kin-apparels-founder-turned-a-dorm-room-side-hustle- 66ea324d1b196e28d56dbfba 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-kin-apparels-founder-turned-a-dorm-room-side-hustle- full This week in the guest chair I have Philomina Kane, Ghanaian-American entrepreneur and content creator. In 2017, she graduated from Princeton University and began to cement herself as a haircare YouTuber. Garnering a following of nearly 200,000 subscribers, Philomina became a guiding force, empowering Black women to embrace and care for their natural hair. After building a strong brand and loyal following, Philomina founded KIN Apparel, a brand dedicated to crafting satin lined hoodies and hats for both hair protection and comfort. 


In this episode she shares about:

  • How the innovative approach of KIN Apparel caught the attention of Shark Tank landed a six-figure deal with SKIM’s founding partner Emma Grede
  • Her desire-driven approach to marketing and how leading with offering a solution to a problem has hooked her audience 
  • Reaching over $10M in revenue while continuously navigating challenges like fulfillment centers and a changing financial landscape


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

03:15 From the Bronx to Ghana

07:30 Building a following on YouTube

14:50 Founding KIN Apparel

20:00 Transition to full-time entrepreneurship

27:00 Benefits of vulnerable marketing

32:00 Financial journey- grants and funding

41:00 Navigating the changing financial landscape

44:00 Shark Tank experience 

47:00 Challenges with fulfillment centers

57:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


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]]> This week in the guest chair I have Philomina Kane, Ghanaian-American entrepreneur and content creator. In 2017, she graduated from Princeton University and began to cement herself as a haircare YouTuber. Garnering a following of nearly 200,000 subscribers, Philomina became a guiding force, empowering Black women to embrace and care for their natural hair. After building a strong brand and loyal following, Philomina founded KIN Apparel, a brand dedicated to crafting satin lined hoodies and hats for both hair protection and comfort. 


In this episode she shares about:

  • How the innovative approach of KIN Apparel caught the attention of Shark Tank landed a six-figure deal with SKIM’s founding partner Emma Grede
  • Her desire-driven approach to marketing and how leading with offering a solution to a problem has hooked her audience 
  • Reaching over $10M in revenue while continuously navigating challenges like fulfillment centers and a changing financial landscape


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

03:15 From the Bronx to Ghana

07:30 Building a following on YouTube

14:50 Founding KIN Apparel

20:00 Transition to full-time entrepreneurship

27:00 Benefits of vulnerable marketing

32:00 Financial journey- grants and funding

41:00 Navigating the changing financial landscape

44:00 Shark Tank experience 

47:00 Challenges with fulfillment centers

57:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


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]]> 427: How To Find The Right Audience or Customer For Your Side Hustle 427: How To Find The Right Audience or Customer For Your Side Hustle Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:00:43 GMT 21:10 66e3959c91930cce75923065 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-find-the-right-audience-or-customer-for-your-side 66e3959c91930cce75923065 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-find-the-right-audience-or-customer-for-your-side full So, you’ve figured out the side hustle you want to pursue. Now what’s the next step? Hint: It’s finding your audience.


I’m not talking about just anyone who might come across your side hustle, I’m talking about the specific person who needs and wants what you’re offering! It’s time to get creative and identify who it is you’re talking to, and I’ve got a roadmap to help you do so. This episode is part two of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp series, where I teach you how to start your side hustle. 


In this episode we discuss:

  • How to identify your customer/audience by understanding their habits
  • The benefits of getting hyper-specific in your research 
  • How to reach out to the customer you identify as your target audience\


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

01:57 Identify target audience 

06:12 Writing out your target listener attributes

12:30 Get on the phone with potential audience

17:30 Secondary audience’


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]]> So, you’ve figured out the side hustle you want to pursue. Now what’s the next step? Hint: It’s finding your audience.


I’m not talking about just anyone who might come across your side hustle, I’m talking about the specific person who needs and wants what you’re offering! It’s time to get creative and identify who it is you’re talking to, and I’ve got a roadmap to help you do so. This episode is part two of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp series, where I teach you how to start your side hustle. 


In this episode we discuss:

  • How to identify your customer/audience by understanding their habits
  • The benefits of getting hyper-specific in your research 
  • How to reach out to the customer you identify as your target audience\


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

01:57 Identify target audience 

06:12 Writing out your target listener attributes

12:30 Get on the phone with potential audience

17:30 Secondary audience’


Check out episode 427 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 426: Owning Manhattan’s Tricia Lee: From Beauty Mogul to Real Estate Titan 426: Owning Manhattan’s Tricia Lee: From Beauty Mogul to Real Estate Titan Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:00:39 GMT 1:16:08 66e11b89cee9719c6b504d34 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/owning-manhattans-tricia-lee-from-beauty-mogul-to-real 66e11b89cee9719c6b504d34 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd owning-manhattans-tricia-lee-from-beauty-mogul-to-real full This week in the guest chair we have Tricia Lee, powerhouse real estate broker, star of Netflix’s Owning Manhattan, and founder and leader of the highly talented Tricia Lee Team at Serhant. 


Tricia sold over $200M in her solo career before joining Serhant and simultaneously joining forces with her partner, Jeffrey St. Arromand. Through the power of partnership, authenticity, and personal branding, Tricia has become a household name in real estate and media.


In this episode, Tricia shares:

  • How she successfully managed the pivot from beauty to real estate and television 
  • Why she makes it a point to share her journey while also marketing her business
  • How content creation has helped her close real estate deals
  • How she has stayed true to herself and blocked out opinions, jobs, and people who don’t align with her goals
  • And so much more!


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro 

03:14 Discovering identity

13:00 Navigating real estate

16:50 Polish Bar success

23:08 Transferring skills from previous industries

34:19 Navigating real estate and running a business

40:48 Building confidence through successful selling

50:00 Personal branding through authenticity 

1:00:00 Power of partnership

1:11:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Tricia Lee, powerhouse real estate broker, star of Netflix’s Owning Manhattan, and founder and leader of the highly talented Tricia Lee Team at Serhant. 


Tricia sold over $200M in her solo career before joining Serhant and simultaneously joining forces with her partner, Jeffrey St. Arromand. Through the power of partnership, authenticity, and personal branding, Tricia has become a household name in real estate and media.


In this episode, Tricia shares:

  • How she successfully managed the pivot from beauty to real estate and television 
  • Why she makes it a point to share her journey while also marketing her business
  • How content creation has helped her close real estate deals
  • How she has stayed true to herself and blocked out opinions, jobs, and people who don’t align with her goals
  • And so much more!


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro 

03:14 Discovering identity

13:00 Navigating real estate

16:50 Polish Bar success

23:08 Transferring skills from previous industries

34:19 Navigating real estate and running a business

40:48 Building confidence through successful selling

50:00 Personal branding through authenticity 

1:00:00 Power of partnership

1:11:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 426 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 425: How To Choose The Right Side Hustle For You (Flashback Friday) 425: How To Choose The Right Side Hustle For You (Flashback Friday) Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:00:32 GMT 20:32 66da71a8d740de0852f06582 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-choose-the-right-side-hustle-for-you-flashback-fri 66da71a8d740de0852f06582 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-choose-the-right-side-hustle-for-you-flashback-fri full If you’re still struggling to discover your perfect side hustle, you’re not alone. It’s because you’re good at more than one thing. But here’s a tip: just because you enjoy something, doesn’t mean it needs to be your side hustle! Let’s get into how to take all of your many ideas, and truly determine if it’s the best side hustle for you.


In this episode we discuss: 

  • Taking my revenue streams to the next level with one-on-one coaching
  • How marketing advice may be holding you back, and how to figure out what works for your side hustle 
  • Discovering the power of charging what I’m worth, and how I shifted my mindset to get there


Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 


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]]> If you’re still struggling to discover your perfect side hustle, you’re not alone. It’s because you’re good at more than one thing. But here’s a tip: just because you enjoy something, doesn’t mean it needs to be your side hustle! Let’s get into how to take all of your many ideas, and truly determine if it’s the best side hustle for you.


In this episode we discuss: 

  • Taking my revenue streams to the next level with one-on-one coaching
  • How marketing advice may be holding you back, and how to figure out what works for your side hustle 
  • Discovering the power of charging what I’m worth, and how I shifted my mindset to get there


Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 


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Affiliate Disclosure: I may be an affiliate for products that I recommend or share. If you purchase those items through my links, I may earn a commission. You will not pay more when you purchase using my link.


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]]> 424: She Started a Cleaning Business as a Side Hustle, Now It’s a Million Dollar Business 424: She Started a Cleaning Business as a Side Hustle, Now It’s a Million Dollar Business Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:24:47 GMT 1:02:40 66d8a5efeeeb1e3b75481dc8 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/she-started-a-cleaning-business-as-a-side-hustle 66d8a5efeeeb1e3b75481dc8 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd she-started-a-cleaning-business-as-a-side-hustle full This week in the guest chair we have Jhanilka Hartzog, podcaster and owner of Founders Cleaning Business University. Together, she and her husband Anthony are certified side hustlers who turned their hustle into a thriving cleaning business—all without cleaning homes themselves.


In this episode she shares:

  • How she and her husband paid off over $100K of debt by holding multiple side hustles on top of their 9-5s
  • How they built an online course that has earned her students $13.5M in sales
  • Where she re-invests her money to continue building financial security for her family 


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

03:40 Side hustling to pay off debt 

08:00 Juggling multiple side hustles

14:00 Vetting employees 

26:00 Marketing and scaling

35:37 Building relationships with cleaners

40:00 Transition from 9-5 to full time hustle

43:40 Starting an online course

48:00 Investing in real estate

53:00 Marriage and family

58:50 Advice for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 424 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Jhanilka Hartzog, podcaster and owner of Founders Cleaning Business University. Together, she and her husband Anthony are certified side hustlers who turned their hustle into a thriving cleaning business—all without cleaning homes themselves.


In this episode she shares:

  • How she and her husband paid off over $100K of debt by holding multiple side hustles on top of their 9-5s
  • How they built an online course that has earned her students $13.5M in sales
  • Where she re-invests her money to continue building financial security for her family 


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

03:40 Side hustling to pay off debt 

08:00 Juggling multiple side hustles

14:00 Vetting employees 

26:00 Marketing and scaling

35:37 Building relationships with cleaners

40:00 Transition from 9-5 to full time hustle

43:40 Starting an online course

48:00 Investing in real estate

53:00 Marriage and family

58:50 Advice for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 424 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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Jhanilka’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehartrimony/?hl=en

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]]> 423: Use This Quick LinkedIn Hack to Build Your Email List Fast 423: Use This Quick LinkedIn Hack to Build Your Email List Fast Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:00:31 GMT 21:13 66d14a180e42ff6d16587782 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/use-this-quick-linkedin-hack-to-build-your-email-list-fast 66d14a180e42ff6d16587782 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd use-this-quick-linkedin-hack-to-build-your-email-list-fast full This quick and easy LinkedIn hack will grow your email list fast. In this Flashback Friday episode, I’m giving you the easy step by step process of building an effective email list for your side hustle to take your email marketing to the next level. 


In this episode I share: 

  • How to take the first step to inviting people to your email list
  • How being consistent with my email list quickly grew my audience engagement
  • The best platforms to optimize communication with your contacts


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

02:51 Do not spam your audience

06:14 Invite people to your email list

08:30 Set up an email service provider

11:27 Deciding on email content

15:27 Owning your email contacts

20:29 Get connected with me


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]]> This quick and easy LinkedIn hack will grow your email list fast. In this Flashback Friday episode, I’m giving you the easy step by step process of building an effective email list for your side hustle to take your email marketing to the next level. 


In this episode I share: 

  • How to take the first step to inviting people to your email list
  • How being consistent with my email list quickly grew my audience engagement
  • The best platforms to optimize communication with your contacts


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

02:51 Do not spam your audience

06:14 Invite people to your email list

08:30 Set up an email service provider

11:27 Deciding on email content

15:27 Owning your email contacts

20:29 Get connected with me


Check episode 423 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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#SideHustlePro

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]]> 422: Why You Should Give Yourself Permission to Learn Out Loud 422: Why You Should Give Yourself Permission to Learn Out Loud Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:00:13 GMT 28:20 66ce7a33773c5e2de54d5733 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/why-you-should-give-yourself-permission-to-learn 66ce7a33773c5e2de54d5733 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd why-you-should-give-yourself-permission-to-learn full This week, I’m diving into why you should give yourself permission to learn out loud. In my entrepreneurial journey, I go through seasons of learning and testing. Unapologetically trying new things, failing, and starting over have opened doors that would otherwise be shut. I gave myself permission to learn out loud. 


In this episode I share about:

  • Taking my revenue streams to the next level with one-on-one coaching
  • How marketing advice may be holding you back, and how to figure out what works for your side hustle 
  • Discovering the power of charging what I’m worth, and how I shifted my mindset to get there


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

02:50 Transitioning to one-on-one coaching

06:30 Setting prices for offerings 

10:00 Working with AI

17:20 Shifting to more paid content/offerings

22:30 Not being afraid to charge your worth


Check out episode 422 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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#SideHustlePro


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]]> This week, I’m diving into why you should give yourself permission to learn out loud. In my entrepreneurial journey, I go through seasons of learning and testing. Unapologetically trying new things, failing, and starting over have opened doors that would otherwise be shut. I gave myself permission to learn out loud. 


In this episode I share about:

  • Taking my revenue streams to the next level with one-on-one coaching
  • How marketing advice may be holding you back, and how to figure out what works for your side hustle 
  • Discovering the power of charging what I’m worth, and how I shifted my mindset to get there


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

02:50 Transitioning to one-on-one coaching

06:30 Setting prices for offerings 

10:00 Working with AI

17:20 Shifting to more paid content/offerings

22:30 Not being afraid to charge your worth


Check out episode 422 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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#SideHustlePro


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]]> <![CDATA[421: Behind The Scenes: I'm Testing A New Email Strategy In My Business]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:00:44 GMT 32:19 66c7d9da0f3233b2d3b0590c false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/behind-the-scenes-im-testing-a-new-email-strategy 66c7d9da0f3233b2d3b0590c 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd behind-the-scenes-im-testing-a-new-email-strategy full This Flashback Friday I’m back to give you an inside look at a new marketing strategy I’m testing out. You guys know, I love to try new ways to provide value and keep my audience updated. One of the best resources I have is my email list, a valuable way to connect with my audience outside of social media. 


In this episode I’m sharing:

  • How to cultivate an email list of your own, and continuously grow it
  • How to figure out the best content and offerings you can give your audience 
  • How to automate emails, freebies, and paid products 


Highlight Include: 

1:22 The Value of an Email List

4:56 How To Connect With Your Audience 

9:12 Automating DM Responses 

17:50 Testing Out Ads

23:11 Connecting On Different Platforms

26:43 Creating Freebies and Paid Products

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Email: hi@sidehustlepro.co 

#SideHustlePro

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]]> This Flashback Friday I’m back to give you an inside look at a new marketing strategy I’m testing out. You guys know, I love to try new ways to provide value and keep my audience updated. One of the best resources I have is my email list, a valuable way to connect with my audience outside of social media. 


In this episode I’m sharing:

  • How to cultivate an email list of your own, and continuously grow it
  • How to figure out the best content and offerings you can give your audience 
  • How to automate emails, freebies, and paid products 


Highlight Include: 

1:22 The Value of an Email List

4:56 How To Connect With Your Audience 

9:12 Automating DM Responses 

17:50 Testing Out Ads

23:11 Connecting On Different Platforms

26:43 Creating Freebies and Paid Products

Check out episode 421 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

Email: hi@sidehustlepro.co 

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 420: How To Build a LinkedIn Profile That Helps You Side Hustle 420: How To Build a LinkedIn Profile That Helps You Side Hustle Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:00:13 GMT 53:36 66c542c4077704ecad2a2bed false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-build-a-linkedin-profile-that-helps-you-side-hustle 66c542c4077704ecad2a2bed 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-build-a-linkedin-profile-that-helps-you-side-hustle full This week in the guest chair we have a very special guest, Portia Obeng, social media strategist, LinkedIn coach, and former Side Hustle Pro social media manager! With over 10 years of experience, Portia guides people through the ever-changing social media landscape to amplify their personal brands and make money.


In this episode she shares about:

  • The steps she’s taken to go from job hopping to helping people optimize their LinkedIn 
  • Her focus on the niche of creating “ LinkedIn superstars” who advocate for the company they work for
  • Why she hates jobs and how she’s been able to maintain a non-traditional path 


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

02:00 Early career experience

08:00 Helping women level up in LinkedIn

13:30 The importance of consistency on LinkedIn

16:20 Building a LinkedIn profile

24:00 Optimizing content on LinkedIn

29:25 Using LinkedIn to build a personal brand

37:00 How to connect in the best way on LinkedIn

50:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 420 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have a very special guest, Portia Obeng, social media strategist, LinkedIn coach, and former Side Hustle Pro social media manager! With over 10 years of experience, Portia guides people through the ever-changing social media landscape to amplify their personal brands and make money.


In this episode she shares about:

  • The steps she’s taken to go from job hopping to helping people optimize their LinkedIn 
  • Her focus on the niche of creating “ LinkedIn superstars” who advocate for the company they work for
  • Why she hates jobs and how she’s been able to maintain a non-traditional path 


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

02:00 Early career experience

08:00 Helping women level up in LinkedIn

13:30 The importance of consistency on LinkedIn

16:20 Building a LinkedIn profile

24:00 Optimizing content on LinkedIn

29:25 Using LinkedIn to build a personal brand

37:00 How to connect in the best way on LinkedIn

50:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 420 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 419: FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Tangible Tips I Used To Scale My Side Hustle To A Full Time Business 419: FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Tangible Tips I Used To Scale My Side Hustle To A Full Time Business Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:00:07 GMT 27:23 66bea136844d4451539e1a61 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/tangible-tips-i-used-to-scale-my-side-hustle-to-a-full-time 66bea136844d4451539e1a61 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd tangible-tips-i-used-to-scale-my-side-hustle-to-a-full-time full In this week’s Flashback Friday episode, I’m giving you the real deal with 7 tangible tips to scale your side hustle to a full time business. Having been at this for over 7 years now, I’ve learned that scaling a side hustle is a journey of constant learning and pivoting, but having a solid starting point is key. 


In this episode I share about:

  • Recognizing the seeds that were being planted in my life that led me to entrepreneurship
  • How I used my 9-5 background in social media to launch my side hustle 
  • How I took my “failures” as lessons and improved in my next steps


Highlights Include: 

2:30 The Power of Believing In Yourself 

6:02 Find The Easiest Entry Point

9:26 How To Re-invest In Yourself 

15:06 Testing Out Your Side Hustle

17:40 How To Leverage Social Media

23:20 Figuring Out What To Sell

25:04 When To Quit Your 9-5


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]]> In this week’s Flashback Friday episode, I’m giving you the real deal with 7 tangible tips to scale your side hustle to a full time business. Having been at this for over 7 years now, I’ve learned that scaling a side hustle is a journey of constant learning and pivoting, but having a solid starting point is key. 


In this episode I share about:

  • Recognizing the seeds that were being planted in my life that led me to entrepreneurship
  • How I used my 9-5 background in social media to launch my side hustle 
  • How I took my “failures” as lessons and improved in my next steps


Highlights Include: 

2:30 The Power of Believing In Yourself 

6:02 Find The Easiest Entry Point

9:26 How To Re-invest In Yourself 

15:06 Testing Out Your Side Hustle

17:40 How To Leverage Social Media

23:20 Figuring Out What To Sell

25:04 When To Quit Your 9-5


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]]> 418: She Took Her Clean Beauty Business From Instagram to the NYC Oculus 418: She Took Her Clean Beauty Business From Instagram to the NYC Oculus Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:00:51 GMT 1:04:17 66bb6fd394a112c8bb250873 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/she-took-her-clean-beauty-business-from-instagram-to-the 66bb6fd394a112c8bb250873 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd she-took-her-clean-beauty-business-from-instagram-to-the full This week in the guest chair we have Jazmin Alvarez, the visionary founder and chief curator of Pretty Well Beauty, a black-owned clean beauty destination that has been redefining the industry since its launch in 2019. As Pretty Well Beauty celebrates its fifth anniversary, Jazmin shares her inspiring journey from a content producer in the fashion and beauty industry to a successful entrepreneur dedicated to making clean beauty accessible and inclusive for all.


In this episode she shares about:

  • Believing in Yourself: even when it feels "delusional," and how this mindset has been key to her success 
  • Clean Beauty: the deep connection between the products we put on our skin and overall wellness
  • Securing Prime NYC Retail Space: the chance encounter that led to becoming the first Black-owned beauty store inside the iconic Oculus 


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:59 Growing up with clean beauty

09:15 Getting her start in fashion

12:57 Side hustling as a freelancer

17:47 Building Pretty Well Beauty

23:21 Believing in yourself as an entrepreneur

30:10 Importance of clean beauty

38:10 Securing prime NYC real estate

49:54 Journey to profitability 

1:00:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 418 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Jazmin Alvarez, the visionary founder and chief curator of Pretty Well Beauty, a black-owned clean beauty destination that has been redefining the industry since its launch in 2019. As Pretty Well Beauty celebrates its fifth anniversary, Jazmin shares her inspiring journey from a content producer in the fashion and beauty industry to a successful entrepreneur dedicated to making clean beauty accessible and inclusive for all.


In this episode she shares about:

  • Believing in Yourself: even when it feels "delusional," and how this mindset has been key to her success 
  • Clean Beauty: the deep connection between the products we put on our skin and overall wellness
  • Securing Prime NYC Retail Space: the chance encounter that led to becoming the first Black-owned beauty store inside the iconic Oculus 


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:59 Growing up with clean beauty

09:15 Getting her start in fashion

12:57 Side hustling as a freelancer

17:47 Building Pretty Well Beauty

23:21 Believing in yourself as an entrepreneur

30:10 Importance of clean beauty

38:10 Securing prime NYC real estate

49:54 Journey to profitability 

1:00:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 418 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 417: FLASHBACK FRIDAY: How To Find Your Niche 417: FLASHBACK FRIDAY: How To Find Your Niche Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:00:19 GMT 23:25 66b5804b5f2de2802a9128d6 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-find-your-niche-rewind 66b5804b5f2de2802a9128d6 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-find-your-niche-rewind full This week I’m back with a solo episode where I share some insights on finding your niche to help you narrow down your side hustle. There are endless paths you can take with side hustling, it’s important to get specific. Finding your niche will put you in line with your ideal audience or help you discover where you need to pivot and make changes. 


In this episode I share:

  • The best place to start deciding what niche will work for you
  • How to get over the fear of putting yourself out there
  • The power of feedback and how to use it to move your business forward


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

02:01 The Benefits of Polling and Asking for Help

06:10 Picking One Niche to Focus On

16:07 The Value of Getting Feedback

19:02 Embracing Change and Simplifying


Check out episode 417 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> This week I’m back with a solo episode where I share some insights on finding your niche to help you narrow down your side hustle. There are endless paths you can take with side hustling, it’s important to get specific. Finding your niche will put you in line with your ideal audience or help you discover where you need to pivot and make changes. 


In this episode I share:

  • The best place to start deciding what niche will work for you
  • How to get over the fear of putting yourself out there
  • The power of feedback and how to use it to move your business forward


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

02:01 The Benefits of Polling and Asking for Help

06:10 Picking One Niche to Focus On

16:07 The Value of Getting Feedback

19:02 Embracing Change and Simplifying


Check out episode 417 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 416: Growing a Genuine Instagram Following for Your Side Hustle 416: Growing a Genuine Instagram Following for Your Side Hustle Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:00:34 GMT 37:23 66b2c68d129e9b2ef66ac542 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/growing-a-genuine-instagram-following-for-your-side-hustle 66b2c68d129e9b2ef66ac542 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd growing-a-genuine-instagram-following-for-your-side-hustle full Growing an Instagram following doesn’t have to be intimidating. In this episode, I’m giving you actionable strategies for building a genuine Instagram following. When I started side hustling, I started leveraging Instagram as a powerful tool for promoting my blog and business, which led to growing an engaged and authentic audience.


In this episode I share about:

  • Getting super specific: Create a profile of who your target audience member is, including details like their age, where they shop, what social platforms they’re on, etc.
  • Know, like, and trust: After figuring out your target audience, focus on how to build a reliable reputation with them
  • Creating a workflow for your content: Key habits like batching content, researching other content your audience engages with, and using content scheduling tools


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

4:03 Understanding your target audience 

14:08 Creating tailored content

16:35 How to engage with your audience

20:56 Planning and scheduling your content

23:38 Tracking your content’s performance

26:16 Consistency and strategic planning


Check out episode 416 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

Shopify. Go to shopify.com/hustlepro for a $1/month trial period and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.


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]]> Growing an Instagram following doesn’t have to be intimidating. In this episode, I’m giving you actionable strategies for building a genuine Instagram following. When I started side hustling, I started leveraging Instagram as a powerful tool for promoting my blog and business, which led to growing an engaged and authentic audience.


In this episode I share about:

  • Getting super specific: Create a profile of who your target audience member is, including details like their age, where they shop, what social platforms they’re on, etc.
  • Know, like, and trust: After figuring out your target audience, focus on how to build a reliable reputation with them
  • Creating a workflow for your content: Key habits like batching content, researching other content your audience engages with, and using content scheduling tools


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

4:03 Understanding your target audience 

14:08 Creating tailored content

16:35 How to engage with your audience

20:56 Planning and scheduling your content

23:38 Tracking your content’s performance

26:16 Consistency and strategic planning


Check out episode 416 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

Shopify. Go to shopify.com/hustlepro for a $1/month trial period and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.


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]]> 415: How To Make Your Next Move Your Best Move w/ Kimberly Brown 415: How To Make Your Next Move Your Best Move w/ Kimberly Brown Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:00:34 GMT 50:40 66a9af2766e879d7b604507b false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-make-your-next-move-your-best-move-w-kimberly-brow 66a9af2766e879d7b604507b 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-make-your-next-move-your-best-move-w-kimberly-brow full In the world of consultants and career developers, it can feel impossible to find the right fit. Kimberly Brown stands out as an expert whose leadership development company, Manifest Yourself, helps women and people of color navigate the workplace, make more money and become industry leaders. She’s the author of bestselling book, Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love and the host of the Your Next Move Podcast.


In this episode she shares:

  • The steps she took to determine when it was time to leave her 9-5
  • Her simple yet powerful methods to attracting her ideal clients
  • How she exceedingly surpassed her six figure goal in her first year 


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

02:37 Getting started in career and leadership development

07:36 Working within corporate america after leaving a 9-5

10:52 Juggling a career and side hustling

17:20 Preparing financially for entrepreneurship

19:56 Pitching and publishing a book

22:31 Diversity in income

28:59 Instagram vs reality

35:09 Navigating divorce and maintaining profits

40:03 Getting your ducks in a row

45:02 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 381 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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Kimberly’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline/ 

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]]> In the world of consultants and career developers, it can feel impossible to find the right fit. Kimberly Brown stands out as an expert whose leadership development company, Manifest Yourself, helps women and people of color navigate the workplace, make more money and become industry leaders. She’s the author of bestselling book, Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love and the host of the Your Next Move Podcast.


In this episode she shares:

  • The steps she took to determine when it was time to leave her 9-5
  • Her simple yet powerful methods to attracting her ideal clients
  • How she exceedingly surpassed her six figure goal in her first year 


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

02:37 Getting started in career and leadership development

07:36 Working within corporate america after leaving a 9-5

10:52 Juggling a career and side hustling

17:20 Preparing financially for entrepreneurship

19:56 Pitching and publishing a book

22:31 Diversity in income

28:59 Instagram vs reality

35:09 Navigating divorce and maintaining profits

40:03 Getting your ducks in a row

45:02 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 381 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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Instagram: www.instagram.com/kimberlybonline 

Kimberly’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline/ 

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]]> 414: Feeling Stuck? My Favorite Techniques to Get Back on Track 414: Feeling Stuck? My Favorite Techniques to Get Back on Track Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:00:50 GMT 39:35 66a06f7c993be95c7f9b7378 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/feeling-stuck-my-favorite-techniques-to-get-back-on-track 66a06f7c993be95c7f9b7378 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd feeling-stuck-my-favorite-techniques-to-get-back-on-track full Today I am back with a solo episode where I share my favorite techniques to get back on track when you're feeling stuck. It's July, and half of the year is gone. It's time to take a step back, reflect on what has worked, what hasn't, and what we're going to do about it. Whether you're dealing with mid-year slumps or just need a boost, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you move forward.


In this episode I share about:

  • Getting in the spiritual gym: The importance of reconnecting with spirituality, physical activity, or changing your scenery to take care of yourself 
  • Focusing on what you can control: Set minimum and maximum goals and prioritize action over inaction
  • Practicing gratitude: Using gratitude as a tool to shift perspective and boost motivation


Highlights Include: 

00:00 Intro

02:36 The Importance of Mid-Year Reflection

05:15 Get in the Spiritual Gym

09:54 Move Your Body

11:00 Get Some Sun

13:32 Change Your Scenery

15:58 Face the Facts

20:42 Set Minimum and Maximum Goals

26:01 Focus on What You Can Control

32:50 Take a Step, Any Step

37:39 Reflect and Have Gratitude

42:01 Recap and Action Steps

Check out episode 414 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> Today I am back with a solo episode where I share my favorite techniques to get back on track when you're feeling stuck. It's July, and half of the year is gone. It's time to take a step back, reflect on what has worked, what hasn't, and what we're going to do about it. Whether you're dealing with mid-year slumps or just need a boost, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you move forward.


In this episode I share about:

  • Getting in the spiritual gym: The importance of reconnecting with spirituality, physical activity, or changing your scenery to take care of yourself 
  • Focusing on what you can control: Set minimum and maximum goals and prioritize action over inaction
  • Practicing gratitude: Using gratitude as a tool to shift perspective and boost motivation


Highlights Include: 

00:00 Intro

02:36 The Importance of Mid-Year Reflection

05:15 Get in the Spiritual Gym

09:54 Move Your Body

11:00 Get Some Sun

13:32 Change Your Scenery

15:58 Face the Facts

20:42 Set Minimum and Maximum Goals

26:01 Focus on What You Can Control

32:50 Take a Step, Any Step

37:39 Reflect and Have Gratitude

42:01 Recap and Action Steps

Check out episode 414 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> <![CDATA[413: Why Your Podcast Isn't Making Money (and How to Fix It)]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:00:09 GMT 31:27 6697246a668a0b9bc8be01fc false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/why-your-podcast-isnt-making-money-and-how-to-fix-it 6697246a668a0b9bc8be01fc 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd why-your-podcast-isnt-making-money-and-how-to-fix-it full This week I’m back with a solo episode where I’m giving you the tools to make money with your podcast. When I became a full-time podcaster in 2017, I focused on my revenue streams like brand partnerships, sponsorships, courses, and VIP programs, leading to having over 10 million episode downloads to date. I’m here to help you get your podcast to that same level. 


In this episode I’m sharing:

  • Effective Marketing: How you’re going to optimize content planning and to get people to consistently see what you are offering 
  • Thinking Outside the Box: Exploring non-traditional sponsorships and multi-channel packages like retreats to generate revenue beyond just downloads
  • Creating Value: How to produce content and services that your audience genuinely wants to pay for


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

02:49 The Importance of Podcast Setup

05:15 Narrowing Down Your Podcast Topics

09:50 Understanding and Serving Your Audience

14:33 Creating a Content Plan

16:39 Effective Marketing Strategies

19:00 Consistent Marketing Practices

21:24 Thinking Outside the Box for Sponsorships

25:54 Creating Content People Want to Pay For

28:17 Recap and Action Steps

To learn more about making money from your podcast, join my next live class on July 18th. Register at sidehustlepro.co/class.

Check out episode 413 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> This week I’m back with a solo episode where I’m giving you the tools to make money with your podcast. When I became a full-time podcaster in 2017, I focused on my revenue streams like brand partnerships, sponsorships, courses, and VIP programs, leading to having over 10 million episode downloads to date. I’m here to help you get your podcast to that same level. 


In this episode I’m sharing:

  • Effective Marketing: How you’re going to optimize content planning and to get people to consistently see what you are offering 
  • Thinking Outside the Box: Exploring non-traditional sponsorships and multi-channel packages like retreats to generate revenue beyond just downloads
  • Creating Value: How to produce content and services that your audience genuinely wants to pay for


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

02:49 The Importance of Podcast Setup

05:15 Narrowing Down Your Podcast Topics

09:50 Understanding and Serving Your Audience

14:33 Creating a Content Plan

16:39 Effective Marketing Strategies

19:00 Consistent Marketing Practices

21:24 Thinking Outside the Box for Sponsorships

25:54 Creating Content People Want to Pay For

28:17 Recap and Action Steps

To learn more about making money from your podcast, join my next live class on July 18th. Register at sidehustlepro.co/class.

Check out episode 413 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 412: How To Achieve The Career of Your Dreams And The Salary You Deserve w/ Mandi Woodruff-Santos 412: How To Achieve The Career of Your Dreams And The Salary You Deserve w/ Mandi Woodruff-Santos Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT 1:02:06 668e07290a897f99bc58c1db false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-achieve-the-career-of-your-dreams-and-the-salary 668e07290a897f99bc58c1db 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-achieve-the-career-of-your-dreams-and-the-salary full This week in the guest chair we have Mandi Woodruff-Santos, a globally recognized career expert, founder of the MandiMoney Makers, and co-host of the three-time WEBBY award winning podcast, Brown Ambition. With 6 million podcast downloads, Mandi is on a mission to help women of color achieve their wildest financial ambitions.


 In this episode she shares:

  • How to be professionally selfish and achieve your dream salary
  • The risks she’s taken by pivoting often in her career, and how they’ve paid off 
  • Her journey from corporate, to coaching as a side hustle, to launching her podcast and expanding her empire


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

03:52 First jobs out of college

10:20 Introversion and unwavering self-belief 

14:35 Navigating financial insecurity

28:00 The benefits of strategic quitting 

36:00 Launching Brown Ambition Podcast

41:00 Becoming a career coach

51:00 Income opportunities from podcasting

56:30 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 412 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Mandi Woodruff-Santos, a globally recognized career expert, founder of the MandiMoney Makers, and co-host of the three-time WEBBY award winning podcast, Brown Ambition. With 6 million podcast downloads, Mandi is on a mission to help women of color achieve their wildest financial ambitions.


 In this episode she shares:

  • How to be professionally selfish and achieve your dream salary
  • The risks she’s taken by pivoting often in her career, and how they’ve paid off 
  • Her journey from corporate, to coaching as a side hustle, to launching her podcast and expanding her empire


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

03:52 First jobs out of college

10:20 Introversion and unwavering self-belief 

14:35 Navigating financial insecurity

28:00 The benefits of strategic quitting 

36:00 Launching Brown Ambition Podcast

41:00 Becoming a career coach

51:00 Income opportunities from podcasting

56:30 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 412 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> <![CDATA[411: How Julia Coney Pivoted Careers to Pioneer a New Era in the Food & Wine Industry]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 07:00:01 GMT 1:02:03 6684bda3f364c64008ebe588 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-julia-coney-pivoted-careers-to-pioneer-a-new-era 6684bda3f364c64008ebe588 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-julia-coney-pivoted-careers-to-pioneer-a-new-era full This week in the guest chair we have Julia Coney, award winning wine writer, speaker, & consultant. Julia wears many hats, including being the Wine Consultant for American Airlines in partnership with the James Beard Foundation, the Founder of Black Wine Professionals, a resource for the wine industry whose goal is to lift up the multifaceted Black professionals in the world of wine. 


In this episode she shares about:

  • Being multi-passionate: how exploring a range of interests, from starting at a law firm to writing a beauty blog, has elevated her career 
  • Paving the way for diversity: how starting honest conversations about racism, equity, and inclusion in the wine industry led to being the recipient of Wine Enthusiast's 2020 Social Visionary Award Winner 
  • The power of putting yourself out there on social media: How she has created opportunities for herself like being the first Black woman to run a wine program for American Airlines


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

04:42 Original career path and intro to wine

13:00 Navigating a switch in careers

21:39 Transition from beauty blogging to wine writing

27:06 Addressing racism in the wine industry

29:40 Sustaining financially as a freelance writer

35:00 Providing a niche wine service 

41:30 Unlocking networking opportunities 

45:07 Running a wine program for American Airlines 

54:16 Tips for entrepreneurs 

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Julia Coney, award winning wine writer, speaker, & consultant. Julia wears many hats, including being the Wine Consultant for American Airlines in partnership with the James Beard Foundation, the Founder of Black Wine Professionals, a resource for the wine industry whose goal is to lift up the multifaceted Black professionals in the world of wine. 


In this episode she shares about:

  • Being multi-passionate: how exploring a range of interests, from starting at a law firm to writing a beauty blog, has elevated her career 
  • Paving the way for diversity: how starting honest conversations about racism, equity, and inclusion in the wine industry led to being the recipient of Wine Enthusiast's 2020 Social Visionary Award Winner 
  • The power of putting yourself out there on social media: How she has created opportunities for herself like being the first Black woman to run a wine program for American Airlines


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

04:42 Original career path and intro to wine

13:00 Navigating a switch in careers

21:39 Transition from beauty blogging to wine writing

27:06 Addressing racism in the wine industry

29:40 Sustaining financially as a freelance writer

35:00 Providing a niche wine service 

41:30 Unlocking networking opportunities 

45:07 Running a wine program for American Airlines 

54:16 Tips for entrepreneurs 

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]]> 410: This Side Hustler Created a Curated Beauty Supply Store and Community In Ann Arbor 410: This Side Hustler Created a Curated Beauty Supply Store and Community In Ann Arbor Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:00:18 GMT 1:02:43 667b9c1c3b08446aac160e76 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/this-side-hustler-created-a-curated-beauty-supply-store 667b9c1c3b08446aac160e76 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd this-side-hustler-created-a-curated-beauty-supply-store full This week I’m excited to chat with someone I go way back with, Sheena McCullers. Sheena is the founder of Della’s Beauty Supply. Della’s was launched to bring a much-needed sense of belonging for BIPOC beauty lovers in Ann Arbor, MI. After moving from Brooklyn, Sheena saw a need for a place for people who look like her and took a chance on opening a storefront. 


In this episode she shares:

  • How intentionally creating a community through word of mouth was the foundation to building her customer base
  • The startup costs and how she’s been able to be profitable in the first year
  • The importance of working a full-time job where she was supported enough to be transparent about needing space to focus on expanding Della’s 


Highlights Include: 

00:00 Intro

08:16 Exploring different side hustles

14:16 Navigating a new city

18:43 Filling the need for a beauty supply

23:18 Startup planning and costs

27:55 Creating a community 

30:01 Curating events and collaborations

35:02 Running a storefront as a side hustle

41:20 Expanding and creating a cultural hub

46:43 Setting the tone for the future of the store

56:19 Tips for entrepreneurs


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]]> This week I’m excited to chat with someone I go way back with, Sheena McCullers. Sheena is the founder of Della’s Beauty Supply. Della’s was launched to bring a much-needed sense of belonging for BIPOC beauty lovers in Ann Arbor, MI. After moving from Brooklyn, Sheena saw a need for a place for people who look like her and took a chance on opening a storefront. 


In this episode she shares:

  • How intentionally creating a community through word of mouth was the foundation to building her customer base
  • The startup costs and how she’s been able to be profitable in the first year
  • The importance of working a full-time job where she was supported enough to be transparent about needing space to focus on expanding Della’s 


Highlights Include: 

00:00 Intro

08:16 Exploring different side hustles

14:16 Navigating a new city

18:43 Filling the need for a beauty supply

23:18 Startup planning and costs

27:55 Creating a community 

30:01 Curating events and collaborations

35:02 Running a storefront as a side hustle

41:20 Expanding and creating a cultural hub

46:43 Setting the tone for the future of the store

56:19 Tips for entrepreneurs


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]]> 409: Afro Unicorn Creator April Showers’ Journey To Becoming The First Black Woman-Owned Fully Licensed Brand 409: Afro Unicorn Creator April Showers’ Journey To Becoming The First Black Woman-Owned Fully Licensed Brand Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT 55:23 667231b5660cbf1abc87cbb4 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/afro-unicorn-creator-april-showers-journey 667231b5660cbf1abc87cbb4 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd afro-unicorn-creator-april-showers-journey full This week in the guest chair we have visionary creator April Showers, the entrepreneurial expert behind Afro Unicorn. April became the first Black woman to own a fully licensed character brand, putting her with the likes of Disney. Afro Unicorn has rapidly expanded its footprint, being stocked in over 3,500 stores. 


In this episode she shares:

  • How she established a presence in seven major retailers across the U.S. and Canada including Walmart and Target
  • The ins and outs to becoming a licensed character brand, and the major benefits that come along with it
  • Why she doesn’t solely rely on social media for marketing and what really helped put her on the map


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have visionary creator April Showers, the entrepreneurial expert behind Afro Unicorn. April became the first Black woman to own a fully licensed character brand, putting her with the likes of Disney. Afro Unicorn has rapidly expanded its footprint, being stocked in over 3,500 stores. 


In this episode she shares:

  • How she established a presence in seven major retailers across the U.S. and Canada including Walmart and Target
  • The ins and outs to becoming a licensed character brand, and the major benefits that come along with it
  • Why she doesn’t solely rely on social media for marketing and what really helped put her on the map


Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 408: Restructuring My Business, Launching Podcast Moguls 2.0, and Mastering Self Talk 408: Restructuring My Business, Launching Podcast Moguls 2.0, and Mastering Self Talk Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:00:13 GMT 43:11 6668f165a033650012b71fbf false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/restructuring-my-business-launching-podcast-moguls 6668f165a033650012b71fbf 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd restructuring-my-business-launching-podcast-moguls full This week I’m back for a solo episode, with my 2024 updates! As we wrap up Q2, I’m thinking about the impacts on my business from social platforms expanding and changing constantly, raising two littles, and making sure I honor my bandwidth. We’ll also dive into how I’m revamping and expanding my podcast coaching course, Podcast Moguls. 


In this episode I’m sharing:

  • My key habits to staying balanced in my work, motherhood, and self-care
  • Mastering self-talk and how I filter out the negativity
  • How I’m growing my brand awareness and focusing on solo content 


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:12 Shifting from validation to impact

06:50 Eliminating negative self-talk

15:00 Balancing mom-mode and CEO-mode

19:13 The interview process as a podcaster

27:24 The changing podcast industry 

30:05 The importance of multiple streams of income

33:34 Grow your brand awareness

36:20 Expanding my training course Podcast Moguls

45:11 Allowing myself to stay within my bandwidth


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]]> This week I’m back for a solo episode, with my 2024 updates! As we wrap up Q2, I’m thinking about the impacts on my business from social platforms expanding and changing constantly, raising two littles, and making sure I honor my bandwidth. We’ll also dive into how I’m revamping and expanding my podcast coaching course, Podcast Moguls. 


In this episode I’m sharing:

  • My key habits to staying balanced in my work, motherhood, and self-care
  • Mastering self-talk and how I filter out the negativity
  • How I’m growing my brand awareness and focusing on solo content 


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:12 Shifting from validation to impact

06:50 Eliminating negative self-talk

15:00 Balancing mom-mode and CEO-mode

19:13 The interview process as a podcaster

27:24 The changing podcast industry 

30:05 The importance of multiple streams of income

33:34 Grow your brand awareness

36:20 Expanding my training course Podcast Moguls

45:11 Allowing myself to stay within my bandwidth


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]]> 407: She Went From NICU Nurse To Full-Time Content Creator and Published Author 407: She Went From NICU Nurse To Full-Time Content Creator and Published Author Wed, 05 Jun 2024 07:00:21 GMT 58:46 665e874497fc410012b1cd00 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/she-went-from-nicu-nurse-to-full-time-content-creator 665e874497fc410012b1cd00 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd she-went-from-nicu-nurse-to-full-time-content-creator full Helena Faustin is a Registered Nurse and content creator from New York City who has garnered an audience of millions by sharing her love and passion for cooking. As a mother of three, Helena inspires people with her massively popular food blog, That Nurse Can Cook, to get comfortable in the kitchen and cook delicious meals for their families.


In this episode she shares:

  • The ways she stayed consistent in content creation, and why it paid off
  • How she differentiated her physical cookbook, The Soul of Scotchie, from others on the market
  • How she diversified her revenue streams to triple her income and surpass her nursing paycheck 


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

Finding a path in nursing

The goal of work-life balance

Cooking as an outlet

Intentional content creation

Building a content creation business while working full time

Diversifying revenue streams

The importance of discipline and showing up

The power of storytelling

Take control of your inner voice

Tips for entrepreneurs 


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]]> Helena Faustin is a Registered Nurse and content creator from New York City who has garnered an audience of millions by sharing her love and passion for cooking. As a mother of three, Helena inspires people with her massively popular food blog, That Nurse Can Cook, to get comfortable in the kitchen and cook delicious meals for their families.


In this episode she shares:

  • The ways she stayed consistent in content creation, and why it paid off
  • How she differentiated her physical cookbook, The Soul of Scotchie, from others on the market
  • How she diversified her revenue streams to triple her income and surpass her nursing paycheck 


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

Finding a path in nursing

The goal of work-life balance

Cooking as an outlet

Intentional content creation

Building a content creation business while working full time

Diversifying revenue streams

The importance of discipline and showing up

The power of storytelling

Take control of your inner voice

Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 407 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 406: Her Plant-Based Soaps Landed Her On Shark Tank And On The Path To $1.2M In Sales 406: Her Plant-Based Soaps Landed Her On Shark Tank And On The Path To $1.2M In Sales Wed, 29 May 2024 07:00:56 GMT 51:41 66569b5c1eb8ac00112a62fd false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/her-plant-based-soaps-landed-her-on-shark-tank 66569b5c1eb8ac00112a62fd 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd her-plant-based-soaps-landed-her-on-shark-tank full This week in the guest chair we have Kristen Dunning, founder and CEO of Gently Soap - a bathing brand built on her self-developed herbal infusions. A recent MBA grad, Kristen hails from a rare five generations of Black Alabama farmers, and she’s continuing the legacy by bringing joy back to bathing experiences for people with sensitive skin, using the medicinal properties of plants.


In this episode she shares:

  • Her vigorous passion and research that landed her on Shark Tank
  • Her secret sauce to having a rate of 78% repeat customers
  • How she won over 300K in investment capital and has a trajectory of $1.2M in sales


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:24 Generations of Black farmers

06:38 Struggle with eczema

08:45 Studying horticulture and agriculture

14:10 Staring Gently Soaps

18:03 Transitioning to selling at markets

21:31 Importance of formulating for sensitive skin

28:56 Sales growth and Shark Tank impact

32:55 High margins and sales 

39:49 Marketing strategies

44:03 Tips for entrepreneurs 


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Kristen Dunning, founder and CEO of Gently Soap - a bathing brand built on her self-developed herbal infusions. A recent MBA grad, Kristen hails from a rare five generations of Black Alabama farmers, and she’s continuing the legacy by bringing joy back to bathing experiences for people with sensitive skin, using the medicinal properties of plants.


In this episode she shares:

  • Her vigorous passion and research that landed her on Shark Tank
  • Her secret sauce to having a rate of 78% repeat customers
  • How she won over 300K in investment capital and has a trajectory of $1.2M in sales


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:24 Generations of Black farmers

06:38 Struggle with eczema

08:45 Studying horticulture and agriculture

14:10 Staring Gently Soaps

18:03 Transitioning to selling at markets

21:31 Importance of formulating for sensitive skin

28:56 Sales growth and Shark Tank impact

32:55 High margins and sales 

39:49 Marketing strategies

44:03 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 406 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 405: How to Get Your Side Hustle Up And Running 405: How to Get Your Side Hustle Up And Running Wed, 22 May 2024 07:00:11 GMT 19:56 664d5001283062001205ec94 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-get-your-side-hustle-up-and-running 664d5001283062001205ec94 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-get-your-side-hustle-up-and-running full So you’ve thought about it forever, but actually launching your side hustle is the hardest part. I’m here to remind you that it’s OK to try things out, start over, and then try again! 


In this episode I share:

  • The first side hustle I tried and why I quickly learned it wasn’t for me 
  • How to find the entry point to break into your side hustle’s industry 
  • How taking my time allowed to me prove the concept of my products
  • Five steps to getting your side hustle off the ground and more


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

01:23 The value of side hustling

03:21 How to organize your thoughts

06:07 Research your market

09:00 Product-based vs service-based 

11:31 Narrow down to one thing when launching

14:36 Collect feedback after launching


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]]> So you’ve thought about it forever, but actually launching your side hustle is the hardest part. I’m here to remind you that it’s OK to try things out, start over, and then try again! 


In this episode I share:

  • The first side hustle I tried and why I quickly learned it wasn’t for me 
  • How to find the entry point to break into your side hustle’s industry 
  • How taking my time allowed to me prove the concept of my products
  • Five steps to getting your side hustle off the ground and more


Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

01:23 The value of side hustling

03:21 How to organize your thoughts

06:07 Research your market

09:00 Product-based vs service-based 

11:31 Narrow down to one thing when launching

14:36 Collect feedback after launching


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]]> 404: The Founder of Boss Women Media Launched a Second Business While Pregnant With Twins 404: The Founder of Boss Women Media Launched a Second Business While Pregnant With Twins Wed, 15 May 2024 07:00:08 GMT 1:00:17 6644100542f671001375c0c6 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/the-founder-of-boss-women-media-launched-a-second-business 6644100542f671001375c0c6 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd the-founder-of-boss-women-media-launched-a-second-business full This week in the guest chair we have Marty McDonald, founder of Elle Olivia & Boss Women Media. Her background in corporate laid the foundation to launching Boss Women Media, the offline/online women’s empowerment community. After a challenging experience with giving birth to her first child, Marty translated that same idea of empowerment to launch Elle Olivia, a lifestyle brand for young Black and Brown girls.


In this episode she shares:

  • How she landed her brand Elle Olivia in over 400 Target locations nationwide within the first year of launching
  • How she strategically re-invested revenue from side hustling into her businesses 
  • How she oversees a multi-city Black Girl Magic Tour, the annual Boss Woman of the Year Summit, and serves a loyal community of more than 100,000 women


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

02:38 Navigating corporate America 

11:30 Pitching to Sugarfina

14:32 Launching Boss Women Media

16:52 Monetizing the business & impactful collaboration

27:43 Staying nimble and pivoting at the right time

34:02 Navigating a challenging pregnancy 

38:10 Creating a brand for Black and Brown girls

48:18 The power of a strong team

54:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Marty McDonald, founder of Elle Olivia & Boss Women Media. Her background in corporate laid the foundation to launching Boss Women Media, the offline/online women’s empowerment community. After a challenging experience with giving birth to her first child, Marty translated that same idea of empowerment to launch Elle Olivia, a lifestyle brand for young Black and Brown girls.


In this episode she shares:

  • How she landed her brand Elle Olivia in over 400 Target locations nationwide within the first year of launching
  • How she strategically re-invested revenue from side hustling into her businesses 
  • How she oversees a multi-city Black Girl Magic Tour, the annual Boss Woman of the Year Summit, and serves a loyal community of more than 100,000 women


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

02:38 Navigating corporate America 

11:30 Pitching to Sugarfina

14:32 Launching Boss Women Media

16:52 Monetizing the business & impactful collaboration

27:43 Staying nimble and pivoting at the right time

34:02 Navigating a challenging pregnancy 

38:10 Creating a brand for Black and Brown girls

48:18 The power of a strong team

54:00 Tips for entrepreneurs 


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]]> 403: How To Make Content For Your Business In Less Than 1 Hour A Week 403: How To Make Content For Your Business In Less Than 1 Hour A Week Wed, 08 May 2024 07:00:26 GMT 21:19 663af27685776a00122c834a false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-make-content-for-your-business-in-less-than-1-hou 663af27685776a00122c834a 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-make-content-for-your-business-in-less-than-1-hou full As an entrepreneur, content creation has become a huge part of expanding a business. Let me tell you: there are no rules when it comes to content creation. So this week I’m sharing 4 tips that have helped me take the pressure off creating awesome content while running a business.


In this episode I’m sharing: 

  • How to optimize your recording sessions to get content done quicker
  • My favorite content creation tech and tools, and much more!


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

03:58 Let go of expectations and have confidence to start

06:58 Envision your ideal audience 

09:00 How to batch content 

12:11 Create your on-camera uniform

16:05 Best tools to make content 


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]]> As an entrepreneur, content creation has become a huge part of expanding a business. Let me tell you: there are no rules when it comes to content creation. So this week I’m sharing 4 tips that have helped me take the pressure off creating awesome content while running a business.


In this episode I’m sharing: 

  • How to optimize your recording sessions to get content done quicker
  • My favorite content creation tech and tools, and much more!


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

03:58 Let go of expectations and have confidence to start

06:58 Envision your ideal audience 

09:00 How to batch content 

12:11 Create your on-camera uniform

16:05 Best tools to make content 


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]]> 402: She Took Her Upholstery Career From Side Hustle To World Market and HBO’s Insecure (w/Nicole Crowder) 402: She Took Her Upholstery Career From Side Hustle To World Market and HBO’s Insecure (w/Nicole Crowder) Thu, 02 May 2024 03:04:28 GMT 47:11 6632f0d89daa480012302df6 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/she-took-her-upholstery-career-from-side-hustle-to 6632f0d89daa480012302df6 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd she-took-her-upholstery-career-from-side-hustle-to full This multi-hyphenate artist is the best example as to how pursuing that side hustle you’ve always dreamed about can pay off.


In the guest chair this week we have Nicole Crowder, an acclaimed designer, upholsterer, editor/writer, and curator. After her first custom furniture collection launched in 200 World Market US retail stores, Nicole continues to expand and now collaborates with brands that span across advertising, hospitality, fashion and television to create modern heirlooms and redefine space making.


In this episode she shares:

  • How she balances the titles of editor, designer, curator and artist 
  • Where her work has been featured, from the HBO television series Insecure, to being acquired by historical museums
  • The number one way she ensured high profits while working with brands  
  • How she lands huge publications like Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Better Homes & Gardens


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

02:30 Building a photography portfolio 

08:49 Discovering the world of upholstery 

11:43 Researching and fine-tuning the craft

13:14 Landing contracts with huge brands

19:48 Navigating negotiations for maximum profit

25:34 Building a pay structure 

31:07 Being featured on HBO’s Insecure 

41:58 Tips for entrepreneurs 


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]]> This multi-hyphenate artist is the best example as to how pursuing that side hustle you’ve always dreamed about can pay off.


In the guest chair this week we have Nicole Crowder, an acclaimed designer, upholsterer, editor/writer, and curator. After her first custom furniture collection launched in 200 World Market US retail stores, Nicole continues to expand and now collaborates with brands that span across advertising, hospitality, fashion and television to create modern heirlooms and redefine space making.


In this episode she shares:

  • How she balances the titles of editor, designer, curator and artist 
  • Where her work has been featured, from the HBO television series Insecure, to being acquired by historical museums
  • The number one way she ensured high profits while working with brands  
  • How she lands huge publications like Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Better Homes & Gardens


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

02:30 Building a photography portfolio 

08:49 Discovering the world of upholstery 

11:43 Researching and fine-tuning the craft

13:14 Landing contracts with huge brands

19:48 Navigating negotiations for maximum profit

25:34 Building a pay structure 

31:07 Being featured on HBO’s Insecure 

41:58 Tips for entrepreneurs 


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]]> 401: This NYC Native Runs a Luxury Fragrance Boutique Out Of Her Harlem Brownstone 401: This NYC Native Runs a Luxury Fragrance Boutique Out Of Her Harlem Brownstone Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:00:56 GMT 56:22 66285cabd8674c0012f4b8f2 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/this-nyc-native-runs-a-luxury-fragrance-boutique-out-of 66285cabd8674c0012f4b8f2 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd this-nyc-native-runs-a-luxury-fragrance-boutique-out-of full This week in the guest chair we have ​Kimberly Waters, founder of Modern Urban Sensory Experiences, or MUSE​, a luxury boutique fragrance house based in Harlem, NY. When Kimberly realized her role in corporate America was not providing her room to grow into her potential, she launched MUSE out of the parlor floor of a friend’s brownstone on Convent Ave in Harlem and has been growing ever since.​


  • Why tapping into her community of mentors and entrepreneurs was the right direction 
  • How she has self-funded her business since 2017 with no outside capital 
  • How she has partnered with hard-to-find global brands, become a sought-after destination for emerging brands


Highlights Include: 

00:00 Intro

04:19 Gathering expertise in fragrance

09:50 Challenges in corporate America

13:46 Small-scale beginnings

22:46 Self-financing her side hustle 

28:03 The unique customer experience 

35:26 Revenue streams

39:18 Target audience and marketing 

51:13 Tips for entrepreneurs 


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have ​Kimberly Waters, founder of Modern Urban Sensory Experiences, or MUSE​, a luxury boutique fragrance house based in Harlem, NY. When Kimberly realized her role in corporate America was not providing her room to grow into her potential, she launched MUSE out of the parlor floor of a friend’s brownstone on Convent Ave in Harlem and has been growing ever since.​


  • Why tapping into her community of mentors and entrepreneurs was the right direction 
  • How she has self-funded her business since 2017 with no outside capital 
  • How she has partnered with hard-to-find global brands, become a sought-after destination for emerging brands


Highlights Include: 

00:00 Intro

04:19 Gathering expertise in fragrance

09:50 Challenges in corporate America

13:46 Small-scale beginnings

22:46 Self-financing her side hustle 

28:03 The unique customer experience 

35:26 Revenue streams

39:18 Target audience and marketing 

51:13 Tips for entrepreneurs 


Check out episode 401 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 400: How Germanee G Went From GAP Inc. to Celebrity Stylist 400: How Germanee G Went From GAP Inc. to Celebrity Stylist Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:00:45 GMT 47:44 661f42b0c9334a0016aa7331 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-germanee-g-went-from-gap-inc-to-celebrity-stylist 661f42b0c9334a0016aa7331 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-germanee-g-went-from-gap-inc-to-celebrity-stylist full This week in the guest chair we have Germanee Gerald, founder of GG&Co Styling Firm, a brand and image styling company. Getting her start in the fashion corporate world, Germanee realized she thrived in offering her talents as a personal stylist and started side hustling. 


In this episode she shares:

  • How she went from living with family and driving DoorDash to make end’s meet to hiring a team for her styling firm
  • How to leverage opportunities like internships and a personal brand for business growth
  • How diversifying her services, hiring a team, and seasonal planning led to scaling her business 


Highlights include:

00:00 Introduction

4:08 From biochem to fashion

6:22 The world of corporate fashion 

11:35 Transitioning into personal styling

17:49 Strategizing finances to go full time 

22:36 Nomad life and gigs to meet ends meet

29:14 Working with a celebrity stylist

36:58 Launching GG Styling Firm

39:53 Maximizing cash flow

42:34 Tips for entrepreneurs

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Germanee Gerald, founder of GG&Co Styling Firm, a brand and image styling company. Getting her start in the fashion corporate world, Germanee realized she thrived in offering her talents as a personal stylist and started side hustling. 


In this episode she shares:

  • How she went from living with family and driving DoorDash to make end’s meet to hiring a team for her styling firm
  • How to leverage opportunities like internships and a personal brand for business growth
  • How diversifying her services, hiring a team, and seasonal planning led to scaling her business 


Highlights include:

00:00 Introduction

4:08 From biochem to fashion

6:22 The world of corporate fashion 

11:35 Transitioning into personal styling

17:49 Strategizing finances to go full time 

22:36 Nomad life and gigs to meet ends meet

29:14 Working with a celebrity stylist

36:58 Launching GG Styling Firm

39:53 Maximizing cash flow

42:34 Tips for entrepreneurs

Check out episode 399 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 399: How To Scale a Million-Dollar Pest Control Business w/ Robiar Smith 399: How To Scale a Million-Dollar Pest Control Business w/ Robiar Smith Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:01:46 GMT 42:34 6616b34c38fca00017f935f5 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-scale-a-million-dollar-pest-control-business-w-ro 6616b34c38fca00017f935f5 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-scale-a-million-dollar-pest-control-business-w-ro full This week in the guest chair we have Robiar Smith, CEO of R.B. Pest Solutions. In a male-dominated field, she is trailblazing her way to the top and building a legacy business for her family and community. Juggling two rapidly growing companies in an unexpected industry, she's redefining success and breaking barriers.


In this episode she shares:

  • How she developed an exclusive retail deal with Home Depot
  • What skills from her background in corporate America and MBA program she applied to being an entrepreneur 
  • Her transition into scaling a product-based business into a multi-million dollar company 


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

2:30 Following the pest control legacy 

6:34 How an MBA helped launch the business

12:57 Acquiring customers and making them long time clients

21:34 Phases of scaling a business

25:41 Developing and testing retail products

29:37 Difference in service-based and product-based business

32:44 Maintaining profitability 

35:48 Tips for entrepreneurs 

 

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Robiar Smith, CEO of R.B. Pest Solutions. In a male-dominated field, she is trailblazing her way to the top and building a legacy business for her family and community. Juggling two rapidly growing companies in an unexpected industry, she's redefining success and breaking barriers.


In this episode she shares:

  • How she developed an exclusive retail deal with Home Depot
  • What skills from her background in corporate America and MBA program she applied to being an entrepreneur 
  • Her transition into scaling a product-based business into a multi-million dollar company 


Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

2:30 Following the pest control legacy 

6:34 How an MBA helped launch the business

12:57 Acquiring customers and making them long time clients

21:34 Phases of scaling a business

25:41 Developing and testing retail products

29:37 Difference in service-based and product-based business

32:44 Maintaining profitability 

35:48 Tips for entrepreneurs 

 

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]]> 398: Creating a Niche As A Bridal Stylist w/ Selina Howard 398: Creating a Niche As A Bridal Stylist w/ Selina Howard Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:00:30 GMT 58:15 660ca5c69580880016be5c56 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/creating-a-niche-as-a-bridal-stylist-w-selina-howard 660ca5c69580880016be5c56 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd creating-a-niche-as-a-bridal-stylist-w-selina-howard full Today we have in the guest chair Selina Howard, founder and CEO of Vanglorious Brides. Getting her start as a teacher and side hustling as a wedding planner, Selina found her passion and niche in dressing brides. Today, Vainglorious Brides offers custom bridal shopping experiences, day of dressing services, bridal fashion event production, and more.

 In this episode she shares:

  • How she went from working for free and building her network to booking celebrity clients
  • How fostering strong relationships in the industry gave her the upper hand
  • How she pioneered bridal styling and created her own niche


Highlights Include: 

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 5:08 Becoming a bridal stylist
  • 11:22 The business of working with brides
  • 18:58 Building relationships in the industry
  • 26:07 Creating a niche in the market
  • 33:20 Recovering from COVID impact
  • 39:38 Scaling A Team
  • 43:02 Booking clients from social media 
  • 47:17 Expanding Black bridal market’s reach
  • 53:48 Advice for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 398 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> Today we have in the guest chair Selina Howard, founder and CEO of Vanglorious Brides. Getting her start as a teacher and side hustling as a wedding planner, Selina found her passion and niche in dressing brides. Today, Vainglorious Brides offers custom bridal shopping experiences, day of dressing services, bridal fashion event production, and more.

 In this episode she shares:

  • How she went from working for free and building her network to booking celebrity clients
  • How fostering strong relationships in the industry gave her the upper hand
  • How she pioneered bridal styling and created her own niche


Highlights Include: 

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 5:08 Becoming a bridal stylist
  • 11:22 The business of working with brides
  • 18:58 Building relationships in the industry
  • 26:07 Creating a niche in the market
  • 33:20 Recovering from COVID impact
  • 39:38 Scaling A Team
  • 43:02 Booking clients from social media 
  • 47:17 Expanding Black bridal market’s reach
  • 53:48 Advice for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 398 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> <![CDATA[397: How Founder DeNeitra Burnett's Pandemic Pivot Led To A 7-Figure Business]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:00:27 GMT 38:05 66037c7a453e8a0016b64c2e false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-founder-deneitra-burnetts-pandemic-pivot-led-to-a-7- 66037c7a453e8a0016b64c2e 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-founder-deneitra-burnetts-pandemic-pivot-led-to-a-7- full This week in the guest chair we have DeNeitra Burnett, the Founder and CEO of Savvy Events, a Los-Angeles based event production and creative agency. DeNeitra has used her creativity and grit to climb to the top of the events industry, working closely with entertainment titans and Fortune 500 companies like HBO, Netflix, and Hulu, among others.

DeNeitra shares how when the events business was shut down during the Pandemic, she pivoted her business to custom mailers, leading to her scaling Savvy Events to a 7-Figure Business.


In this episode DeNeitra shares:

  • How she made her first custom mailer during the pandemic and created a whole new division in her business
  • How she structures her pricing to make sure she is fairly compensated
  • How she’s expanding her business and team to incorporate both event production and creative mailer production


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

04:16 Event planning

09:22 Work-life balance

18:10 Percentage-based pricing

23:57 Pivoting to mailers

31:13 Adapting staffing structure

34:50 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 397 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have DeNeitra Burnett, the Founder and CEO of Savvy Events, a Los-Angeles based event production and creative agency. DeNeitra has used her creativity and grit to climb to the top of the events industry, working closely with entertainment titans and Fortune 500 companies like HBO, Netflix, and Hulu, among others.

DeNeitra shares how when the events business was shut down during the Pandemic, she pivoted her business to custom mailers, leading to her scaling Savvy Events to a 7-Figure Business.


In this episode DeNeitra shares:

  • How she made her first custom mailer during the pandemic and created a whole new division in her business
  • How she structures her pricing to make sure she is fairly compensated
  • How she’s expanding her business and team to incorporate both event production and creative mailer production


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

04:16 Event planning

09:22 Work-life balance

18:10 Percentage-based pricing

23:57 Pivoting to mailers

31:13 Adapting staffing structure

34:50 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 397 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 396: How Alexis Barber Balances Being A Wharton MBA, Influencer, and Founder 396: How Alexis Barber Balances Being A Wharton MBA, Influencer, and Founder Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:00:38 GMT 57:37 65fa347b3748440017e924af false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-alexis-barber-balances-being-a-wharton-mba-influence 65fa347b3748440017e924af 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-alexis-barber-balances-being-a-wharton-mba-influence full This week in the guest chair we have Alexis Barber, a lifestyle influencer and founder of Too Collective, a modern wellness and loungewear brand. At just 25 years old, Alexis is the host of the top-rated Too Smart For This Podcast and has worked with brands like Lululemon, Rare Beauty, Microsoft, and Miss Dior as a content creator. 


In this episode she shares: 

  • How growing up low-income provided the foundation for having confidence and an ambitious mindset to overcome the limitations of her past
  • Her transformative experience as an MBA candidate at The Wharton School at UPenn
  • How she makes a living off of content creation and the opportunities being an influencer has provided


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro 

03:00 Confidence and putting yourself out there

09:55 Becoming a lifestyle influencer

12:04 Navigating side hustling and a corporate role

19:27 Collaboration with Rare Beauty 

20:48 Launching a robe company 

29:09 MBA program at Wharton

39:20 Transparency in content creation

44:07 The importance of building a team


Check out episode 396 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Alexis Barber, a lifestyle influencer and founder of Too Collective, a modern wellness and loungewear brand. At just 25 years old, Alexis is the host of the top-rated Too Smart For This Podcast and has worked with brands like Lululemon, Rare Beauty, Microsoft, and Miss Dior as a content creator. 


In this episode she shares: 

  • How growing up low-income provided the foundation for having confidence and an ambitious mindset to overcome the limitations of her past
  • Her transformative experience as an MBA candidate at The Wharton School at UPenn
  • How she makes a living off of content creation and the opportunities being an influencer has provided


Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro 

03:00 Confidence and putting yourself out there

09:55 Becoming a lifestyle influencer

12:04 Navigating side hustling and a corporate role

19:27 Collaboration with Rare Beauty 

20:48 Launching a robe company 

29:09 MBA program at Wharton

39:20 Transparency in content creation

44:07 The importance of building a team


Check out episode 396 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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Guest Social Media Info

Too Collective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/ 

Alexis’ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_ 

Alexis’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/ 

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]]> 395: How To Make Art A Full-Time Career w/ Reyna Noriega 395: How To Make Art A Full-Time Career w/ Reyna Noriega Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:00:31 GMT 55:46 65f0e6a4f9e8de00162ca2ef false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-make-art-a-full-time-career-w-reyna-noriega 65f0e6a4f9e8de00162ca2ef 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-make-art-a-full-time-career-w-reyna-noriega full This week in the guest chair we have Reyna Noriega, a multifaceted visual artist. Being encouraged to pursue her talents by her parents, she was led to become an art teacher. It was there she discovered her true passion for art and a confidence in herself that would lead her to becoming a full-time artist. With her newfound belief in herself, she began manifesting dream projects and securing brand partnerships with big names like Apple, American Express, and Warby Parker.


In this episode she shares:

  • How she determined she can pursue art as a viable career path 
  • How staying consistent and continually reevaluating her skill set allows her to be price herself and her art accordingly 
  • Her ability to fully commit to side hustling and successfully overcoming financial obstacles that come with that path


Highlights include: 

2:45 Figuring out a career path

6:57 Juggling multiple side hustles

14:32 Brand partnerships 

16:40 Trusting your intuition and having confidence 

23:56 leveraging social media

37:56 Handling the costs of entrepreneurship 


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Reyna Noriega, a multifaceted visual artist. Being encouraged to pursue her talents by her parents, she was led to become an art teacher. It was there she discovered her true passion for art and a confidence in herself that would lead her to becoming a full-time artist. With her newfound belief in herself, she began manifesting dream projects and securing brand partnerships with big names like Apple, American Express, and Warby Parker.


In this episode she shares:

  • How she determined she can pursue art as a viable career path 
  • How staying consistent and continually reevaluating her skill set allows her to be price herself and her art accordingly 
  • Her ability to fully commit to side hustling and successfully overcoming financial obstacles that come with that path


Highlights include: 

2:45 Figuring out a career path

6:57 Juggling multiple side hustles

14:32 Brand partnerships 

16:40 Trusting your intuition and having confidence 

23:56 leveraging social media

37:56 Handling the costs of entrepreneurship 


Check out episode 395 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 394: How Wilglory Tanjong Got Her Luxury Bags From Senegal To Beyoncé 394: How Wilglory Tanjong Got Her Luxury Bags From Senegal To Beyoncé Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:00:16 GMT 1:14:47 65e7d2edce353a001788f6d3 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-wilglory-tanjong-got-her-luxury-bags-from-senegal 65e7d2edce353a001788f6d3 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-wilglory-tanjong-got-her-luxury-bags-from-senegal full This week we are back with Wilglory Tanjong, the Founder and CEO of Anima Iris, a technology-driven luxury bag brand that is industrializing Africa through retail. Starting with a personal investment of $5K, in under two years Wilglory has scaled Anima Iris into a multimillion-dollar valued company. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she worked alongside artisans in Dakar, Senegal for their craftsmanship and ended up supporting their livelihoods and families
  • Her advice on keeping the faith and betting on yourself and your business every time
  • How she got Beyoncé to rock an Anima Iris bag and post about it on Instagram


Highlights Include:

4:39 Establishing business in Senegal

12:19 Financial readiness and having a mentor 

19:31 Juggling grad school and launching a business

24:35 Building a reliable team in Senegal

35:54 Paying yourself in your business

43:06 Standing out through marketing 

47:34 Working with Beyoncé

59:05 Meeting growing fulfillment needs

1:04:13 Top tips for entrepreneurs


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]]> This week we are back with Wilglory Tanjong, the Founder and CEO of Anima Iris, a technology-driven luxury bag brand that is industrializing Africa through retail. Starting with a personal investment of $5K, in under two years Wilglory has scaled Anima Iris into a multimillion-dollar valued company. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she worked alongside artisans in Dakar, Senegal for their craftsmanship and ended up supporting their livelihoods and families
  • Her advice on keeping the faith and betting on yourself and your business every time
  • How she got Beyoncé to rock an Anima Iris bag and post about it on Instagram


Highlights Include:

4:39 Establishing business in Senegal

12:19 Financial readiness and having a mentor 

19:31 Juggling grad school and launching a business

24:35 Building a reliable team in Senegal

35:54 Paying yourself in your business

43:06 Standing out through marketing 

47:34 Working with Beyoncé

59:05 Meeting growing fulfillment needs

1:04:13 Top tips for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 394 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> <![CDATA[393: How Ashley Reynolds Created The Most Sought After Stationery Brand, Cloth & Paper]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:00:21 GMT 38:56 65de59576569fa0017d4c628 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-ashley-reynolds-created-the-most-sought-after-stationary 65de59576569fa0017d4c628 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-ashley-reynolds-created-the-most-sought-after-stationary full This week in the guest chair we have Ashley Reynolds, Founder of Cloth & Paper. After Ashley left her corporate finance job of 9 years, she decided to take a chance on herself. She started designing planner inserts from scratch with no previous background or education in graphic design. Shortly after, a stationery business blossomed and the line grew to offer leather planners, luxury pens, and more quintessential styles. Today Cloth & Paper is a brand with over 40 employees, over 130K Instagram followers, and thousands of passionate customers.


 In this episode she shares:

  • How she discovered a gap in her niche and built her business around filling it 
  • Her journey from creating her first planner on Microsoft Word to becoming a high-end, sought-after brand 
  • How her organic approach to marketing supported the growth of her business & so much more


Highlights Include:

4:15 Transitioning to entrepreneurship

9:35 Authenticity in marketing

16:55 The manufacturing process

20:39 Maintaining low margins

25:54 Mastering the hiring process

28:43 Navigating competitors

32:01 Creating a product line

34:06 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 393 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Ashley Reynolds, Founder of Cloth & Paper. After Ashley left her corporate finance job of 9 years, she decided to take a chance on herself. She started designing planner inserts from scratch with no previous background or education in graphic design. Shortly after, a stationery business blossomed and the line grew to offer leather planners, luxury pens, and more quintessential styles. Today Cloth & Paper is a brand with over 40 employees, over 130K Instagram followers, and thousands of passionate customers.


 In this episode she shares:

  • How she discovered a gap in her niche and built her business around filling it 
  • Her journey from creating her first planner on Microsoft Word to becoming a high-end, sought-after brand 
  • How her organic approach to marketing supported the growth of her business & so much more


Highlights Include:

4:15 Transitioning to entrepreneurship

9:35 Authenticity in marketing

16:55 The manufacturing process

20:39 Maintaining low margins

25:54 Mastering the hiring process

28:43 Navigating competitors

32:01 Creating a product line

34:06 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 393 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 


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Cloth and Paper Instagram- @Cloth_and_Paper

Ashley’s Instagram: @ashley_reynolds_ar 

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]]> 392: She Turned Her Cash-Budgeting Brand Into a $1M Business on Tik Tok 392: She Turned Her Cash-Budgeting Brand Into a $1M Business on Tik Tok Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:00:22 GMT 40:38 65d573b90386940016735d8c false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/she-turned-her-cash-budgeting-brand-into-a-1m-business 65d573b90386940016735d8c 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd she-turned-her-cash-budgeting-brand-into-a-1m-business full This week in the guest chair we have Jasmine Taylor, founder & owner of Baddies and Budgets, a financial education platform that aims to make products & provide a community for black women who are struggling with their finances. By addressing her own personal finance issues and sharing her experiences on TikTok, Jasmine built a strong audience of people who resonated with her journey. 

In this episode she shares about:


  • How she turned her $1200 stimulus check into a $1M business 
  • Using social media as her sole marketing platform to build a strong following and community 
  • Her top tips and the resources she provides to take control of your money


Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & YouTube


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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Jasmine Taylor, founder & owner of Baddies and Budgets, a financial education platform that aims to make products & provide a community for black women who are struggling with their finances. By addressing her own personal finance issues and sharing her experiences on TikTok, Jasmine built a strong audience of people who resonated with her journey. 

In this episode she shares about:


  • How she turned her $1200 stimulus check into a $1M business 
  • Using social media as her sole marketing platform to build a strong following and community 
  • Her top tips and the resources she provides to take control of your money


Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

Shopify. Go to shopify.com/hustlepro for a free fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.

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]]> <![CDATA[391: Behind The Scenes: I'm Testing A New Email Strategy In My Business]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:48:54 GMT 31:43 65ccd2d0bf831900168abdd2 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/behind-the-scenes-im-testing-a-new-email-strategy-in-my-bus 65ccd2d0bf831900168abdd2 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd behind-the-scenes-im-testing-a-new-email-strategy-in-my-bus full This week I’m back to give you an inside look at a new marketing strategy I’m testing out. You guys know, I love to try new ways to provide value and keep my audience updated. One of the best resources I have is my email list, a valuable way to connect with my audience outside of social media. 

 In this episode I’m sharing:


  • How to cultivate an email list of your own, and continuously grow it
  • How to figure out the best content and offerings you can give your audience 
  • How to automate emails, freebies, and paid products 


Highlights Include:

  • 1:22 The Value of an Email List
  • 4:56 How To Connect With Your Audience 
  • 9:12 Automating DM Responses 
  • 17:50 Testing Out Ads
  • 23:11 Connecting On Different Platforms
  • 26:43 Creating Freebies and Paid Products


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]]> This week I’m back to give you an inside look at a new marketing strategy I’m testing out. You guys know, I love to try new ways to provide value and keep my audience updated. One of the best resources I have is my email list, a valuable way to connect with my audience outside of social media. 

 In this episode I’m sharing:


  • How to cultivate an email list of your own, and continuously grow it
  • How to figure out the best content and offerings you can give your audience 
  • How to automate emails, freebies, and paid products 


Highlights Include:

  • 1:22 The Value of an Email List
  • 4:56 How To Connect With Your Audience 
  • 9:12 Automating DM Responses 
  • 17:50 Testing Out Ads
  • 23:11 Connecting On Different Platforms
  • 26:43 Creating Freebies and Paid Products


Check out episode 391 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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#SideHustlePro

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]]> 390: How Arsha Jones Took Capital City’s Mambo Sauce To The Next Level 390: How Arsha Jones Took Capital City’s Mambo Sauce To The Next Level Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:00:23 GMT 1:04:44 65c18fb1940c540017007ccd false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-arsha-jones-took-capital-citys-mambo-sauce-to-the-ne 65c18fb1940c540017007ccd 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-arsha-jones-took-capital-citys-mambo-sauce-to-the-ne full This week in the guest chair we are back for an update episode with Arsha Jones, founder of Capital City- the DC-based company behind the wildly popular Mambo Sauce. Stemming from Arsha's desire to create a product that she could sell multiples of, Arsha describes her journey from starting as a web designer, shifting into e-commerce, and finally venturing into entrepreneurship.


In this episode Arsha shares:

  • How starting an income-driven business, Tees In The Trap, helped to fund ventures for Capital City 
  • How she got Mambo sauce onto shelves of major businesses like Papa Johns, Walmart, and Target 
  • The importance of legacy and how embedding the culture of the community she serves has opened up unique opportunities 


Highlights Include:

07:07 Leaving The Service Industry

10:44 Launching Multiple Businesses At Once 

17:14 Creating Multiple Revenue Streams

19:50 Being The Face Of Your Brand

29:33 Creating a Premium Product

30:48 Getting Into Retail

35:33 Creating Brand Partnerships

41:11 Selling On Amazon

45:23 Creating Your Own Path


Check out episode 390 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> This week in the guest chair we are back for an update episode with Arsha Jones, founder of Capital City- the DC-based company behind the wildly popular Mambo Sauce. Stemming from Arsha's desire to create a product that she could sell multiples of, Arsha describes her journey from starting as a web designer, shifting into e-commerce, and finally venturing into entrepreneurship.


In this episode Arsha shares:

  • How starting an income-driven business, Tees In The Trap, helped to fund ventures for Capital City 
  • How she got Mambo sauce onto shelves of major businesses like Papa Johns, Walmart, and Target 
  • The importance of legacy and how embedding the culture of the community she serves has opened up unique opportunities 


Highlights Include:

07:07 Leaving The Service Industry

10:44 Launching Multiple Businesses At Once 

17:14 Creating Multiple Revenue Streams

19:50 Being The Face Of Your Brand

29:33 Creating a Premium Product

30:48 Getting Into Retail

35:33 Creating Brand Partnerships

41:11 Selling On Amazon

45:23 Creating Your Own Path


Check out episode 390 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


This episode is brought to you by: 

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]]> 389: How To Find Your Niche 389: How To Find Your Niche Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:25:40 GMT 23:01 65b9de14669ed10016801b96 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/how-to-find-your-niche 65b9de14669ed10016801b96 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-find-your-niche full This week I’m back with a solo episode to share some insights on finding your niche to help you narrow down your side hustle. There are endless paths you can take with side hustling, it’s important to get specific. Finding your niche will put you in line with your ideal audience or help you discover where you need to pivot and make changes. 


In this episode I share:

  • The best place to start deciding what niche will work for you
  • How to get over the fear of putting yourself out there
  • The power of feedback and how to use it to move your business forward


Highlights include:

2:01 The Benefits of Polling and Asking for Help

6:10 Picking One Niche to Focus On

16:07 The Value of Getting Feedback

19:02 Embracing Change and Simplifying


Check out episode 389 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> This week I’m back with a solo episode to share some insights on finding your niche to help you narrow down your side hustle. There are endless paths you can take with side hustling, it’s important to get specific. Finding your niche will put you in line with your ideal audience or help you discover where you need to pivot and make changes. 


In this episode I share:

  • The best place to start deciding what niche will work for you
  • How to get over the fear of putting yourself out there
  • The power of feedback and how to use it to move your business forward


Highlights include:

2:01 The Benefits of Polling and Asking for Help

6:10 Picking One Niche to Focus On

16:07 The Value of Getting Feedback

19:02 Embracing Change and Simplifying


Check out episode 389 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 388: How To Start And Grow A Podcast In 2024 388: How To Start And Grow A Podcast In 2024 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT 27:31 65b0646c39cf6f001661d0f4 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/388-how-to-start-and-grow-a-podcast-in-2024 65b0646c39cf6f001661d0f4 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd 388-how-to-start-and-grow-a-podcast-in-2024 full If you’re looking for a sign to finally start that podcast you’ve been dreaming about, this is it. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing tips I’ve tested to grow my podcast to millions of downloads. I’ve been able to gain sponsorship, grow an audience of over 160K across social platforms, and even appear on a magazine cover.


In this episode I share about:

  • Building an audience and how to keep them coming back
  • Overcoming the challenges of being on video
  • How to use social media for promotion and engaging with your audience 


Highlights Include: 1:38 Branding Your Podcast

6:43 Building Your Audience 

8:54 Keeping Overhead Low

15:29 How To Stay Consistent

23:33 Podcast Moguls Course


Check out episode 388 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> If you’re looking for a sign to finally start that podcast you’ve been dreaming about, this is it. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing tips I’ve tested to grow my podcast to millions of downloads. I’ve been able to gain sponsorship, grow an audience of over 160K across social platforms, and even appear on a magazine cover.


In this episode I share about:

  • Building an audience and how to keep them coming back
  • Overcoming the challenges of being on video
  • How to use social media for promotion and engaging with your audience 


Highlights Include: 1:38 Branding Your Podcast

6:43 Building Your Audience 

8:54 Keeping Overhead Low

15:29 How To Stay Consistent

23:33 Podcast Moguls Course


Check out episode 388 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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]]> 387: Tangible Tips I Used To Scale My Side Hustle To A Full Time Business 387: Tangible Tips I Used To Scale My Side Hustle To A Full Time Business Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:00:11 GMT 26:01 65a7554e2133a600175214da false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/tangible-tips-i-used-to-scale-my-side-hustle-to-a-full 65a7554e2133a600175214da 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd tangible-tips-i-used-to-scale-my-side-hustle-to-a-full full There is an overload of info and tips for entrepreneurs on the internet, it can be hard to filter through what is actually helpful. In this week’s episode, I’m giving you the real deal with 7 tangible tips to scale your side hustle to a full time business. Having been at this for over 7 years now, I’ve learned that scaling a side hustle is a journey of constant learning and pivoting, but having a solid starting point is key. 


In this episode I share about:

  • Recognizing the seeds that were being planted in my life that led me to entrepreneurship
  • How I used my 9-5 background in social media to launch my side hustle 
  • How I took my “failures” as lessons and improved in my next steps


Highlights Include: 

2:30 The Power of Believing In Yourself 

6:02 Find The Easiest Entry Point

9:26 How To Re-invest In Yourself 

15:06 Testing Out Your Side Hustle

17:40 How To Leverage Social Media

23:20 Figuring Out What To Sell

25:04 When To Quit Your 9-5


Check out episode 387 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 


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]]> There is an overload of info and tips for entrepreneurs on the internet, it can be hard to filter through what is actually helpful. In this week’s episode, I’m giving you the real deal with 7 tangible tips to scale your side hustle to a full time business. Having been at this for over 7 years now, I’ve learned that scaling a side hustle is a journey of constant learning and pivoting, but having a solid starting point is key. 


In this episode I share about:

  • Recognizing the seeds that were being planted in my life that led me to entrepreneurship
  • How I used my 9-5 background in social media to launch my side hustle 
  • How I took my “failures” as lessons and improved in my next steps


Highlights Include: 

2:30 The Power of Believing In Yourself 

6:02 Find The Easiest Entry Point

9:26 How To Re-invest In Yourself 

15:06 Testing Out Your Side Hustle

17:40 How To Leverage Social Media

23:20 Figuring Out What To Sell

25:04 When To Quit Your 9-5


Check out episode 387 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 


This episode is brought to you by: Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.


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]]> <![CDATA[386: Life Updates: Juggling Motherhood & Business]]> Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:00:11 GMT 40:49 659e1b3c6fa5ea0017a564d9 false https://shows.acast.com/side-hustle-pro/episodes/life-updates-juggling-motherhood-and-business 659e1b3c6fa5ea0017a564d9 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd life-updates-juggling-motherhood-and-business full This week I’m back with some life updates, and yes, that includes me having a baby on y’all! Time can move so quickly, it’s so important to take time to reflect on the challenges, milestones and accomplishments in life. I’ve learned to tune out other opinions and appreciate my own journey in motherhood and entrepreneurship. 

In this episode I share about:

  • Now being a mom of 2 and how entrepreneurship has allowed more freedom to parent 
  • Personal finance taking the forefront and which books are helping me to reach my financial goals
  • The importance of showing up and expressing myself authentically on social media platforms


Highlights Include:

03:04 Motherhood Reflections

25:50 Financial Planning 

27:46 Outsourcing Financial Bookkeeping 

34:50 Business Goals


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]]> This week I’m back with some life updates, and yes, that includes me having a baby on y’all! Time can move so quickly, it’s so important to take time to reflect on the challenges, milestones and accomplishments in life. I’ve learned to tune out other opinions and appreciate my own journey in motherhood and entrepreneurship. 

In this episode I share about:

  • Now being a mom of 2 and how entrepreneurship has allowed more freedom to parent 
  • Personal finance taking the forefront and which books are helping me to reach my financial goals
  • The importance of showing up and expressing myself authentically on social media platforms


Highlights Include:

03:04 Motherhood Reflections

25:50 Financial Planning 

27:46 Outsourcing Financial Bookkeeping 

34:50 Business Goals


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]]> 385: Finding Financial Balance While Side Hustling w/ Tiffany The Budgetnista 385: Finding Financial Balance While Side Hustling w/ Tiffany The Budgetnista Wed, 03 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT 1:06:42 f975f246-5f96-4914-804a-eed403600e9f false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/shp-ep-385-audio 659c22d4f4a05a0016d2f09d 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Third time’s a charm with 'The Budgetnista’, Tiffany Aliche. We’ve been able to witness her journey from unemployed and living with family at 30, to having multi-million dollar years as a full-time entrepreneur. She returns to the guest chair to discuss the maintenance of side-hustles while advancing as a business owner, and her focus on achieving financial wholeness and the critical role of intentionality in success. Her new book, Made Whole, serves as a workbook companion to her previous text, Get Good With Money.

 In this episode she shares about:

  • Her strategies to balancing her margins to maintain profit in her business

  • How she successfully transitioned out of the role of CEO in her subscription-based business, Live Richer Academy 

  • The importance of personal financial health while side hustling, and how living below her means helped her achieve that

  • Why transparency and creativity are key to continue providing for and retaining her team 

Highlights include: 

  • 04:17 Changing Dynamics in Business

  • 12:46 Navigating Low Income While Side Hustling 

  • 22:02 Transitioning and Scaling in Business

  • 24:01 The Importance of Having Integrity 

  • 35:44 The Importance of Personal Financial Health

  • 49:28 Transitioning Out of A CEO Role

  • 57:12 Transparency In Payroll

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]]> Third time’s a charm with 'The Budgetnista’, Tiffany Aliche. We’ve been able to witness her journey from unemployed and living with family at 30, to having multi-million dollar years as a full-time entrepreneur. She returns to the guest chair to discuss the maintenance of side-hustles while advancing as a business owner, and her focus on achieving financial wholeness and the critical role of intentionality in success. Her new book, Made Whole, serves as a workbook companion to her previous text, Get Good With Money.

 In this episode she shares about:

  • Her strategies to balancing her margins to maintain profit in her business

  • How she successfully transitioned out of the role of CEO in her subscription-based business, Live Richer Academy 

  • The importance of personal financial health while side hustling, and how living below her means helped her achieve that

  • Why transparency and creativity are key to continue providing for and retaining her team 

Highlights include: 

  • 04:17 Changing Dynamics in Business

  • 12:46 Navigating Low Income While Side Hustling 

  • 22:02 Transitioning and Scaling in Business

  • 24:01 The Importance of Having Integrity 

  • 35:44 The Importance of Personal Financial Health

  • 49:28 Transitioning Out of A CEO Role

  • 57:12 Transparency In Payroll

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]]> 384: How To Make It In The Toy Industry W/ Azhelle Wade 384: How To Make It In The Toy Industry W/ Azhelle Wade Wed, 27 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT 58:38 ffd2aca0-775c-48c7-a3f8-df977aa2e978 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/384-how-to-make-it-in-the-toy-industry-w-azhelle-wade 659c22d4f4a05a0016d2f09e 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full This episode we’re getting a masterclass from The Toy Coach herself, Azhelle Wade. At first second-guessing herself, Azhelle eventually found confidence in her talent, leading to her working for big toy companies like Mattel and Toys R Us. She's climbed up and across the ladder in the toy world, starting out as a designer, later gaining 3 toy patents, and eventually becoming a VP at a toy company. Her online course, Toy Creators Academy empowers newbies in the toy industry with step-by-step  guidance, downloadable worksheets, and group coaching.

In this episode she shares about:

  • Choosing between the corporate path vs inventor path vs entrepreneur path in the toy industry

  • How she found her niche of coaching toy makers while also pursuing her own toy aspirations

  • The success she has found in marketing through her podcast Making It In the Toy Industry and maintaining an Evergreen model for her courses

Highlights include:

04:14 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

06:56 Understanding the Different Paths in the Toy Industry

08:40 The Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

17:15 The Benefits of Having a Podcast

25:05 What Sets The Toy Coach Apart

32:25 The Stress of Running a Hands-On Course

34:47 The Strategy of the Evergreen Model & Seasonal Webinars

40:20 The Importance of Promoting Your Course

46:25 The Strategy of Targeting Local Stores First

53:20 The Challenges and Opportunities of B2B Consulting

55:48 Advice for Side Hustlers Transitioning to Full-Time Entrepreneurs

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]]> This episode we’re getting a masterclass from The Toy Coach herself, Azhelle Wade. At first second-guessing herself, Azhelle eventually found confidence in her talent, leading to her working for big toy companies like Mattel and Toys R Us. She's climbed up and across the ladder in the toy world, starting out as a designer, later gaining 3 toy patents, and eventually becoming a VP at a toy company. Her online course, Toy Creators Academy empowers newbies in the toy industry with step-by-step  guidance, downloadable worksheets, and group coaching.

In this episode she shares about:

  • Choosing between the corporate path vs inventor path vs entrepreneur path in the toy industry

  • How she found her niche of coaching toy makers while also pursuing her own toy aspirations

  • The success she has found in marketing through her podcast Making It In the Toy Industry and maintaining an Evergreen model for her courses

Highlights include:

04:14 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

06:56 Understanding the Different Paths in the Toy Industry

08:40 The Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

17:15 The Benefits of Having a Podcast

25:05 What Sets The Toy Coach Apart

32:25 The Stress of Running a Hands-On Course

34:47 The Strategy of the Evergreen Model & Seasonal Webinars

40:20 The Importance of Promoting Your Course

46:25 The Strategy of Targeting Local Stores First

53:20 The Challenges and Opportunities of B2B Consulting

55:48 Advice for Side Hustlers Transitioning to Full-Time Entrepreneurs

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]]> 383: How to Build a Sticky Brand: Insights from Sassy Jones CEO Charis Jones 383: How to Build a Sticky Brand: Insights from Sassy Jones CEO Charis Jones Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT 53:38 13c0c79d-d959-4c6a-8921-669625984e6a false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/383-how-to-build-a-sticky-brand-insights-from-sassy-jones-ceo-charis-jones 659c22d4f4a05a0016d2f09f 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd It’s always a great episode when we get to see the evolution a previous guest has made in their business. We’re back with Charis Jones, CEO of Sassy Jones, an empowering fashion and beauty brand. She shares how she prioritized impact over... full It’s always a great episode when we get to see the evolution a previous guest has made in their business. We’re back with Charis Jones, CEO of Sassy Jones, an empowering fashion and beauty brand. She shares how she prioritized impact over traditional business metrics, establishing a colorful and elegant brand with a loyal following, or as she calls it, a “sticky” brand. 

In this episode she shares about:

  • Opening a physical store, noting the distinct experiences offered in-person versus e-commerce 

  • Managing work-family dynamics with her husband as company president

  • How to build a disciplined marketing practice

  • Her hiring approach and how she makes sure to prioritize her team’s strengths

Highlights include: 

01:58 Transition to Physical Store

03:47 The Challenges of Running an E-commerce Business

06:42 Scaling Without Investors

11:10 The Importance of Rest and Balance

20:48  Marketing Strategies and Execution

30:58 The Role of Experience in Hiring

34:26 Managing Family Dynamics in Business

39:46 The Importance of Recognizing Strengths

45:30 The Importance of Consistency and Staying Hungry

48:28 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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]]> It’s always a great episode when we get to see the evolution a previous guest has made in their business. We’re back with Charis Jones, CEO of Sassy Jones, an empowering fashion and beauty brand. She shares how she prioritized impact over traditional business metrics, establishing a colorful and elegant brand with a loyal following, or as she calls it, a “sticky” brand. 

In this episode she shares about:

  • Opening a physical store, noting the distinct experiences offered in-person versus e-commerce 

  • Managing work-family dynamics with her husband as company president

  • How to build a disciplined marketing practice

  • Her hiring approach and how she makes sure to prioritize her team’s strengths

Highlights include: 

01:58 Transition to Physical Store

03:47 The Challenges of Running an E-commerce Business

06:42 Scaling Without Investors

11:10 The Importance of Rest and Balance

20:48  Marketing Strategies and Execution

30:58 The Role of Experience in Hiring

34:26 Managing Family Dynamics in Business

39:46 The Importance of Recognizing Strengths

45:30 The Importance of Consistency and Staying Hungry

48:28 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Check out episode 383 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> 382: How Dawn Kelly Went From PR Mogul To The Nourish Spot CEO 382: How Dawn Kelly Went From PR Mogul To The Nourish Spot CEO Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT 1:04:19 a3ceb8a3-1e9d-45ef-9d9e-5daa40652d35 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/382-how-dawn-kelly-went-from-pr-mogul-to-the-nourish-spot-ceo 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0a0 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd What started as unexpected unemployment at 52 years old turned into an incredible journey of finding purpose and alignment through absolute self-confidence. Dawn Kelly masterfully tells the story of how she became CEO of The Nourish Spot, a family... full What started as unexpected unemployment at 52 years old turned into an incredible journey of finding purpose and alignment through absolute self-confidence. Dawn Kelly masterfully tells the story of how she became CEO of The Nourish Spot, a family owned, quick serve healthy food, smoothie and natural juice bar located in Jamaica, Queens, NYC. Relying upon her determination, faith and own resources, Dawn is now a courageous entrepreneur providing healthier beverage and food options in the food desert of Southeast Queens.

 In this episode she shares:

  • How important it was to grieve her lost position in the PR world so that she could later pivot and use her acquired skills as an entrepreneur

  • How she has made it a point to expand her business beyond her storefront, leading her to opportunities like vending in Citi Field and The US Open

  • Why she is committed to lifelong learning and the many wonderful resources she has found along the way, you can find a list of her resources at https://sidehustlepro.co/nourishspot 

  • So much more, you don’t want to miss this episode!

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]]> What started as unexpected unemployment at 52 years old turned into an incredible journey of finding purpose and alignment through absolute self-confidence. Dawn Kelly masterfully tells the story of how she became CEO of The Nourish Spot, a family owned, quick serve healthy food, smoothie and natural juice bar located in Jamaica, Queens, NYC. Relying upon her determination, faith and own resources, Dawn is now a courageous entrepreneur providing healthier beverage and food options in the food desert of Southeast Queens.

 In this episode she shares:

  • How important it was to grieve her lost position in the PR world so that she could later pivot and use her acquired skills as an entrepreneur

  • How she has made it a point to expand her business beyond her storefront, leading her to opportunities like vending in Citi Field and The US Open

  • Why she is committed to lifelong learning and the many wonderful resources she has found along the way, you can find a list of her resources at https://sidehustlepro.co/nourishspot 

  • So much more, you don’t want to miss this episode!

Check out episode 382 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> 381: How To Make Your Next Move Your Best Move w/ Kimberly Brown 381: How To Make Your Next Move Your Best Move w/ Kimberly Brown Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT 50:42 d613d3dc-a9f4-44ee-b74e-da5fd4923e14 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/381-how-to-make-your-next-move-your-best-move-w-kimberly-brown 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0a1 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In the world of consultants and career developers, it can feel impossible to find the right fit. Kimberly Brown stands out as an expert whose leadership development company, Manifest Yourself, helps women and people of color navigate the workplace,... full In the world of consultants and career developers, it can feel impossible to find the right fit. Kimberly Brown stands out as an expert whose leadership development company, Manifest Yourself, helps women and people of color navigate the workplace, make more money and become industry leaders. She’s the author of bestselling book, Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love and the host of the Your Next Move Podcast.

 In this episode she shares:

  • The steps she took to determine when it was time to leave her 9-5

  • Her simple yet powerful methods to attracting her ideal clients

  • How she exceedingly surpassed her six figure goal in her first year 

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]]> In the world of consultants and career developers, it can feel impossible to find the right fit. Kimberly Brown stands out as an expert whose leadership development company, Manifest Yourself, helps women and people of color navigate the workplace, make more money and become industry leaders. She’s the author of bestselling book, Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love and the host of the Your Next Move Podcast.

 In this episode she shares:

  • The steps she took to determine when it was time to leave her 9-5

  • Her simple yet powerful methods to attracting her ideal clients

  • How she exceedingly surpassed her six figure goal in her first year 

Check out episode 381 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> <![CDATA[380: Mastering Financial Freedom W/ Author & Podcast Host Jamila Souffrant]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:00:00 GMT 54:21 c2ffe867-54c2-43a0-8faa-dca2176b243d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/380-mastering-financial-freedom-w-author-podcast-host-jamila-souffrant 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0a2 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week we are returning with an update episode with Jamila Souffrant. She is the author of the book, Your Journey To Financial Freedom, and the host of the Journey To Launch podcast. As a go-to thought leader in the personal finance field, The... full This week we are returning with an update episode with Jamila Souffrant. She is the author of the book, Your Journey To Financial Freedom, and the host of the Journey To Launch podcast. As a go-to thought leader in the personal finance field, The Journey To Launch Podcast has over 4+ million total downloads and was listed by the NYTimes as a podcast to help you get better with your money. Starting her journey by saving over $100K in two years, she is now financially free. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she went from aggressive saving to over $400K years and becoming debt-free

  • The best and easiest way to traditionally publish your book

  • What methods of income-earning have failed her and how she helps others find what works best for them, and more

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]]> This week we are returning with an update episode with Jamila Souffrant. She is the author of the book, Your Journey To Financial Freedom, and the host of the Journey To Launch podcast. As a go-to thought leader in the personal finance field, The Journey To Launch Podcast has over 4+ million total downloads and was listed by the NYTimes as a podcast to help you get better with your money. Starting her journey by saving over $100K in two years, she is now financially free. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she went from aggressive saving to over $400K years and becoming debt-free

  • The best and easiest way to traditionally publish your book

  • What methods of income-earning have failed her and how she helps others find what works best for them, and more

Check out episode 380 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

This episode is brought to you by: 

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]]> 379: From Wall Street Analyst to the Founder of HBCU Prep School REWIND 379: From Wall Street Analyst to the Founder of HBCU Prep School REWIND Wed, 22 Nov 2023 08:00:00 GMT 51:59 50fb46cd-398f-42b1-a20e-c40597dff96c false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/379-from-wall-street-analyst-to-the-founder-of-hbcu-prep-school 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0a3 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full In this week's rewind episode, I sat down with Claudia Walker, founder of HBCU Prep School. As a proud second generation HBCU graduate, Claudia authored the best-selling book series, The ABCs of HBCUs and The ABCs of Black Wall Street. 

In this episode Claudia shares:

  • How she balances being a full time entrepreneur while working a full time job

  • The insider financial skills she picked up during her time on Wall Street 

  • How she landed her self-published children’s book on Target shelves

  • How she’s expanding her reach by starting a publishing company 

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]]> In this week's rewind episode, I sat down with Claudia Walker, founder of HBCU Prep School. As a proud second generation HBCU graduate, Claudia authored the best-selling book series, The ABCs of HBCUs and The ABCs of Black Wall Street. 

In this episode Claudia shares:

  • How she balances being a full time entrepreneur while working a full time job

  • The insider financial skills she picked up during her time on Wall Street 

  • How she landed her self-published children’s book on Target shelves

  • How she’s expanding her reach by starting a publishing company 

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]]> 378: How Domonique Brown Grew Her Art Into An Everyday Lifestyle Brand REWIND 378: How Domonique Brown Grew Her Art Into An Everyday Lifestyle Brand REWIND Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:00:00 GMT 39:24 d8c3088c-dde4-40bc-9c8e-e36c8dadf261 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/378-how-domonique-brown-grew-her-art-into-an-everyday-lifestyle-brand-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0a4 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week we have a rewind episode for you with Domonique Brown, the artist and founder behind DomoINK, a lifestyle brand that contributes art, apparel, and home decor in celebration of Black art. Domonique got her start in real estate and marketing... full This week we have a rewind episode for you with Domonique Brown, the artist and founder behind DomoINK, a lifestyle brand that contributes art, apparel, and home decor in celebration of Black art. Domonique got her start in real estate and marketing before deciding to become a full-time artist-entrepreneur. 

In today’s episode she shares:

  • How her side hustle went from Instagram posts to Target carrying a line of her products

  • How she approaches conversations with major brands regarding pricing and licensing her art

  • Her methods to manage the financial ups and downs of entrepreneurship and so much more!

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]]> This week we have a rewind episode for you with Domonique Brown, the artist and founder behind DomoINK, a lifestyle brand that contributes art, apparel, and home decor in celebration of Black art. Domonique got her start in real estate and marketing before deciding to become a full-time artist-entrepreneur. 

In today’s episode she shares:

  • How her side hustle went from Instagram posts to Target carrying a line of her products

  • How she approaches conversations with major brands regarding pricing and licensing her art

  • Her methods to manage the financial ups and downs of entrepreneurship and so much more!

Check out this episode of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> 377: How CultureCon CEO Imani Ellis Went From Side Hustling VP to Full-Time Entrepreneur REWIND 377: How CultureCon CEO Imani Ellis Went From Side Hustling VP to Full-Time Entrepreneur REWIND Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:00:00 GMT 52:47 7722169d-054f-41b1-8795-8d4c15d0ec70 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/377-how-culturecon-ceo-imani-ellis-went-from-side-hustling-vp-to-full-time-entrepreneur-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0a5 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full In this week's rewind episode, in the guest chair we have former Side Hustle Pro guest Imani Ellis, CEO and Founder of CultureCon and The Creative Collective NYC. While working as Vice President of Communications at NBC Universal, Imani founded The CCNYC and began her journey to becoming the full-time CEO of her company and CultureCon. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How CultureCon and The CCNYC has hugely expanded since we last spoke

  • The steps she took to firmly make the decision of becoming a full-time entrepreneur

  • How she effectively built and manages a team of 25 people 

  • And so much more, you don’t want to miss this episode!

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]]> In this week's rewind episode, in the guest chair we have former Side Hustle Pro guest Imani Ellis, CEO and Founder of CultureCon and The Creative Collective NYC. While working as Vice President of Communications at NBC Universal, Imani founded The CCNYC and began her journey to becoming the full-time CEO of her company and CultureCon. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How CultureCon and The CCNYC has hugely expanded since we last spoke

  • The steps she took to firmly make the decision of becoming a full-time entrepreneur

  • How she effectively built and manages a team of 25 people 

  • And so much more, you don’t want to miss this episode!

Check out episode 377 of Side Hustle Pro podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> 376: Student Spotlight: She Quit Her Job To Move To Spain And Launch A Ghost Writing Business And Podcast REWIND 376: Student Spotlight: She Quit Her Job To Move To Spain And Launch A Ghost Writing Business And Podcast REWIND Wed, 01 Nov 2023 07:00:00 GMT 1:05:18 bbe895bf-eab0-4c12-992e-00d020ea3ed4 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/376-student-spotlight-she-quit-her-job-to-move-to-spain-and-launch-a-ghost-writing-business-and-podcast 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0a6 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full In this week's rewind episode we have a very special episode featuring a real-life Podcast Moguls student of mine, Lori Tharps. She is the founder of the platform and podcast Read, Write & Create, which offers bite-sized, creative pep talks for BIPOC writers. She is also the author of critically-acclaimed books like Hair Story and Kinky Gazpacho. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she knew it was the right time to leave her tenured teaching job at Temple to pursue writing full time

  • Why moving to Spain allowed her to have clarity in her financial and personal goals 

  • How she diversified her offered writing services through coaching, ghost writing and podcasting, and the clients that brought in 

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]]> In this week's rewind episode we have a very special episode featuring a real-life Podcast Moguls student of mine, Lori Tharps. She is the founder of the platform and podcast Read, Write & Create, which offers bite-sized, creative pep talks for BIPOC writers. She is also the author of critically-acclaimed books like Hair Story and Kinky Gazpacho. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she knew it was the right time to leave her tenured teaching job at Temple to pursue writing full time

  • Why moving to Spain allowed her to have clarity in her financial and personal goals 

  • How she diversified her offered writing services through coaching, ghost writing and podcasting, and the clients that brought in 

Check out episode 376 of Side Hustle Pro Podcast and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> 375: How Brown Toy Box Founder Went From Side Hustle To Every Target Store REWIND 375: How Brown Toy Box Founder Went From Side Hustle To Every Target Store REWIND Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:00:00 GMT 54:26 69adac69-9926-42a0-8fb2-0e907a4cbdab false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/375-how-brown-toy-box-founder-went-from-side-hustle-to-every-target-store-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0a7 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In this rewind episode, I sat down with Terri-Nichelle Bradley, the founder of Brown Toy Box, an educational toy company producing STEAM toys, media, and experiences for centering and celebrating Black children. While working full time, Terri-Nichelle... full

In this rewind episode, I sat down with Terri-Nichelle Bradley, the founder of Brown Toy Box, an educational toy company producing STEAM toys, media, and experiences for centering and celebrating Black children. While working full time, Terri-Nichelle took Brown Toy Box from being a side hustle to a full-scale business. 

In this episode she shares: 

  • How she expanded to being sold in every Target nationwide
  • Why she pivoted from being a subscription box to direct to consumer 
  • How she used her network and won investors to fund toy production 

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]]>

In this rewind episode, I sat down with Terri-Nichelle Bradley, the founder of Brown Toy Box, an educational toy company producing STEAM toys, media, and experiences for centering and celebrating Black children. While working full time, Terri-Nichelle took Brown Toy Box from being a side hustle to a full-scale business. 

In this episode she shares: 

  • How she expanded to being sold in every Target nationwide
  • Why she pivoted from being a subscription box to direct to consumer 
  • How she used her network and won investors to fund toy production 

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]]> Special Bonus Episode: How Comcast RISE Grant Winner Cassandra Williams Is Building Her Business, Love by the Slice Special Bonus Episode: How Comcast RISE Grant Winner Cassandra Williams Is Building Her Business, Love by the Slice Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:00:00 GMT 47:46 dbf556f7-2506-45e4-96c3-597c6b4a6da0 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/special-bonus-episode-how-comcast-rise-grant-winner-cassandra-williams-is-building-her-business-love-by-the-slice 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0a8 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week we have a very special bonus episode with fellow Comcast RISE recipient Cassandra Williams. Cassandra is the founder of Love By The Slice, a Tacoma-based cake and treats company that is beloved by her community.  In this episode she... full This week we have a very special bonus episode with fellow Comcast RISE recipient Cassandra Williams. Cassandra is the founder of Love By The Slice, a Tacoma-based cake and treats company that is beloved by her community. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she started as a side hustler and has remained in business for more than 20 years

  • How she was able to scale and grow as a small business with little funding

  • How she has navigated the challenges of post-pandemic business 

  • What she was able to do with the support of Comcast RISE 

Check out this bonus episode of Side Hustle Pro podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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Comcast RISE. Now in its third year, Comcast RISE celebrates having provided 13,500 businesses nationwide with more than $125 million in monetary, marketing, and technology grants to date. Business applicants have been selected to receive comprehensive grant packages, which include business consultation services, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, creative production, media schedule, and a technology makeover. Comcast RISE is committed to supporting the growth of all small businesses, while advancing the objectives of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as community investment.

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]]> This week we have a very special bonus episode with fellow Comcast RISE recipient Cassandra Williams. Cassandra is the founder of Love By The Slice, a Tacoma-based cake and treats company that is beloved by her community. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she started as a side hustler and has remained in business for more than 20 years

  • How she was able to scale and grow as a small business with little funding

  • How she has navigated the challenges of post-pandemic business 

  • What she was able to do with the support of Comcast RISE 

Check out this bonus episode of Side Hustle Pro podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

This episode is brought to you by: 

Comcast RISE. Now in its third year, Comcast RISE celebrates having provided 13,500 businesses nationwide with more than $125 million in monetary, marketing, and technology grants to date. Business applicants have been selected to receive comprehensive grant packages, which include business consultation services, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, creative production, media schedule, and a technology makeover. Comcast RISE is committed to supporting the growth of all small businesses, while advancing the objectives of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as community investment.

Join us in celebrating grant recipients in your community! Find your local

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]]> 374: How This Attorney Created Two Thriving Online Businesses As Side Hustles (w/ Kunbi Odubogun) 374: How This Attorney Created Two Thriving Online Businesses As Side Hustles (w/ Kunbi Odubogun) Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:00:00 GMT 58:46 46ab34cb-3947-43a4-81f9-3824f1bd6ceb false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/374-how-this-attorney-created-two-thriving-online-businesses-as-side-hustles-w-kunbi-odubogun 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0a9 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week in the guest chair we have Kunbi Odubogun, an industry leading Business Attorney and entrepreneur. She is Partner at Oduberg, a boutique business law firm that provides legal services to creative entrepreneurs. Kunbi also founded two online... full This week in the guest chair we have Kunbi Odubogun, an industry leading Business Attorney and entrepreneur. She is Partner at Oduberg, a boutique business law firm that provides legal services to creative entrepreneurs. Kunbi also founded two online businesses: Legally Set, a contract template shop offering ready-made contract templates for creative entrepreneurs; and Perfete - a renowned luxury events and lifestyle resource.

 In this episode she shares:

  • How she created passive income by empowering small business owners and equipping them with ready-made contract templates 

  • How she went from side hustling Perfete to growing it to over 240K followers- large enough to where she can confidently sell the platform

  • What she teaches her clients to ensure their legal protections in business partnerships

Check out episode 374 of Side Hustle Pro podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Kunbi Odubogun, an industry leading Business Attorney and entrepreneur. She is Partner at Oduberg, a boutique business law firm that provides legal services to creative entrepreneurs. Kunbi also founded two online businesses: Legally Set, a contract template shop offering ready-made contract templates for creative entrepreneurs; and Perfete - a renowned luxury events and lifestyle resource.

 In this episode she shares:

  • How she created passive income by empowering small business owners and equipping them with ready-made contract templates 

  • How she went from side hustling Perfete to growing it to over 240K followers- large enough to where she can confidently sell the platform

  • What she teaches her clients to ensure their legal protections in business partnerships

Check out episode 374 of Side Hustle Pro podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> 373: How To Achieve The Career of Your Dreams And The Salary You Deserve w/ Mandi Woodruff-Santos 373: How To Achieve The Career of Your Dreams And The Salary You Deserve w/ Mandi Woodruff-Santos Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:00:00 GMT 1:01:54 6c493980-dab7-4999-99c1-c1d56f91ddc2 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/373-how-to-achieve-the-career-of-your-dreams-and-the-salary-you-deserve-w-mandi-woodruff-santos 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0aa 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week in the guest chair we have Mandi Woodruff-Santos, a globally recognized career expert, founder of the MandiMoney Makers, and co-host of the three-time WEBBY award winning podcast, Brown Ambition. With 6 million podcast downloads, and over... full This week in the guest chair we have Mandi Woodruff-Santos, a globally recognized career expert, founder of the MandiMoney Makers, and co-host of the three-time WEBBY award winning podcast, Brown Ambition. With 6 million podcast downloads, and over 80,000 followers across socials, Mandi is on a mission to help women of color achieve their wildest financial ambitions.

 In this episode she shares:

  • How to be professionally selfish and achieve your dream salary

  • The risks she’s taken by pivoting often in her career, and how they’ve paid off 

  • Her journey from corporate, to coaching as a side hustle, to launching her podcast and expanding her empire

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Mandi Woodruff-Santos, a globally recognized career expert, founder of the MandiMoney Makers, and co-host of the three-time WEBBY award winning podcast, Brown Ambition. With 6 million podcast downloads, and over 80,000 followers across socials, Mandi is on a mission to help women of color achieve their wildest financial ambitions.

 In this episode she shares:

  • How to be professionally selfish and achieve your dream salary

  • The risks she’s taken by pivoting often in her career, and how they’ve paid off 

  • Her journey from corporate, to coaching as a side hustle, to launching her podcast and expanding her empire

Check out episode 373 of Side Hustle Pro podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 

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]]> 372: Afro Unicorn Creator April Showers’ Journey To Becoming The First Black Woman-Owned Fully Licensed Brand 372: Afro Unicorn Creator April Showers’ Journey To Becoming The First Black Woman-Owned Fully Licensed Brand Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:48:00 GMT 53:12 6dbc9bb1-36b1-466f-b39a-7a335283d2bf false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/372-afro-unicorn-creator-april-showers-journey-to-becoming-the-first-black-woman-owned-fully-licensed-brand 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0ab 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week in the guest chair we have visionary creator April Showers, the entrepreneurial expert behind Afro Unicorn. April became the first Black woman to own a fully licensed character brand, putting her with the likes of Disney. Afro Unicorn has... full This week in the guest chair we have visionary creator April Showers, the entrepreneurial expert behind Afro Unicorn. April became the first Black woman to own a fully licensed character brand, putting her with the likes of Disney. Afro Unicorn has rapidly expanded its footprint, being stocked in over 3,500 stores. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she established a presence in seven major retailers across the U.S. and Canada including Walmart and Target

  • The ins and outs to becoming a licensed character brand, and the major benefits that come along with it

  • Why she doesn’t solely rely on social media for marketing and what really helped put her on the map

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have visionary creator April Showers, the entrepreneurial expert behind Afro Unicorn. April became the first Black woman to own a fully licensed character brand, putting her with the likes of Disney. Afro Unicorn has rapidly expanded its footprint, being stocked in over 3,500 stores. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she established a presence in seven major retailers across the U.S. and Canada including Walmart and Target

  • The ins and outs to becoming a licensed character brand, and the major benefits that come along with it

  • Why she doesn’t solely rely on social media for marketing and what really helped put her on the map

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]]> 371: How Clever Girl Finance Went From Side Hustle To Worldwide Platform 371: How Clever Girl Finance Went From Side Hustle To Worldwide Platform Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:00:00 GMT 59:15 ca9a7f97-f033-46c0-ab2c-a5c9aa9f3ca1 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/371-how-clever-girl-finance-went-from-side-hustle-to-worldwide-platform 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0ac 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week we are getting a masterclass in content-based business with Bola Sokunbi. Bola is a  finance expert, 4-time bestselling author, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media/education platforms for women... full This week we are getting a masterclass in content-based business with Bola Sokunbi. Bola is a  finance expert, 4-time bestselling author, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media/education platforms for women in the U.S.

 In this episode she shares:

  • Her start as a financial advisor while side hustling Clever Girl Finance 

  • How she expanded past 1 to 1 business by creating courses and repeatable content 

  • How she was able to financially thrive while making her platforms free and accessible 

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]]> This week we are getting a masterclass in content-based business with Bola Sokunbi. Bola is a  finance expert, 4-time bestselling author, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media/education platforms for women in the U.S.

 In this episode she shares:

  • Her start as a financial advisor while side hustling Clever Girl Finance 

  • How she expanded past 1 to 1 business by creating courses and repeatable content 

  • How she was able to financially thrive while making her platforms free and accessible 

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]]> 370: How Denise Woodard Got Jay-Z, Rihanna, and HER To Partake In Her Packaged Foods Company 370: How Denise Woodard Got Jay-Z, Rihanna, and HER To Partake In Her Packaged Foods Company Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:00:00 GMT 48:44 a763bc70-511f-46a6-a766-fa45428b98d0 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/370-how-denise-woodard-got-jay-z-rihanna-and-her-to-partake-in-her-packaged-foods-company 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0ad 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week we’re back for a very exciting update episode with Denise Woodard is the Founder and CEO of Partake Foods, the allergy-friendly company inspired by her daughter’s experience with food allergies. Created in 2016, Denise started the... full This week we’re back for a very exciting update episode with Denise Woodard is the Founder and CEO of Partake Foods, the allergy-friendly company inspired by her daughter’s experience with food allergies. Created in 2016, Denise started the business by self-distributing cookies around NYC, this year it became a Certified B Corporation, and launched a collab with Ben & Jerry’s. 

 In this episode she shares:

  • Her strategies to getting investors interested, including big names like HER and Rihanna

  • How she became the first Black woman to raise more than $1 Million publicly for a CPG food startup, accumulating more than $20M

  • How she is continuing to inspire other entrepreneurs while growing her own business

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]]> This week we’re back for a very exciting update episode with Denise Woodard is the Founder and CEO of Partake Foods, the allergy-friendly company inspired by her daughter’s experience with food allergies. Created in 2016, Denise started the business by self-distributing cookies around NYC, this year it became a Certified B Corporation, and launched a collab with Ben & Jerry’s. 

 In this episode she shares:

  • Her strategies to getting investors interested, including big names like HER and Rihanna

  • How she became the first Black woman to raise more than $1 Million publicly for a CPG food startup, accumulating more than $20M

  • How she is continuing to inspire other entrepreneurs while growing her own business

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]]> 369: Hoop Mobb Is Becoming A Household Name By Making Jewelry For The Culture 369: Hoop Mobb Is Becoming A Household Name By Making Jewelry For The Culture Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:00:00 GMT 1:01:00 9224097d-50c5-4312-bd29-9a59a2d3149d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/episode-369 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0ae 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week in the guest chair we have Donyale Walton, founder of Hoop Mobb, Home of the Hoop Earring. Coming from Flint, Michigan, Donyale made her way to New York to learn the business ropes and was inspired to pursue her own ventures.   In... full This week in the guest chair we have Donyale Walton, founder of Hoop Mobb, Home of the Hoop Earring. Coming from Flint, Michigan, Donyale made her way to New York to learn the business ropes and was inspired to pursue her own ventures. 

 In this episode she shares:

  • How she went outside of the box of where she’s from and gained unique skills by working in fashion 

  • Her process of finding and working with the best manufacturers 

  • How she’s able to build the best team and balance hiring family and friends 

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Donyale Walton, founder of Hoop Mobb, Home of the Hoop Earring. Coming from Flint, Michigan, Donyale made her way to New York to learn the business ropes and was inspired to pursue her own ventures. 

 In this episode she shares:

  • How she went outside of the box of where she’s from and gained unique skills by working in fashion 

  • Her process of finding and working with the best manufacturers 

  • How she’s able to build the best team and balance hiring family and friends 

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]]> 368: How Khadijah Polly Perfected Popcorn And Philanthropy With Her Side Hustles 368: How Khadijah Polly Perfected Popcorn And Philanthropy With Her Side Hustles Wed, 06 Sep 2023 07:00:00 GMT 49:25 5ac51ab3-c4c9-483c-bbf5-cf1aaf30f8d4 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/368-how-khadijah-polly-perfected-popcorn-and-philanthropy-with-her-side-hustles 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0af 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week I invited back Khadijah “Kay” Polly, who I first spoke to in 2019. Khadijah is the owner of Kay’s Kettle Corn, a gourmet popcorn company in Houston. In addition to her popcorn company, Khadijah is the founder of Ankara Beauty, a social... full This week I invited back Khadijah “Kay” Polly, who I first spoke to in 2019. Khadijah is the owner of Kay’s Kettle Corn, a gourmet popcorn company in Houston. In addition to her popcorn company, Khadijah is the founder of Ankara Beauty, a social enterprise that sources fair trade all natural ingredients for beauty products from women owned cooperatives and solo entrepreneurs in African countries.

 In this episode she shares:

  • How she scaled her popcorn side hustle large enough to fund other ventures

  • Why she prioritizes living a life of ease and how she does it while running multiple enterprises 

  • How supporting women entrepreneurs in African countries has wildly grown her business 

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]]> This week I invited back Khadijah “Kay” Polly, who I first spoke to in 2019. Khadijah is the owner of Kay’s Kettle Corn, a gourmet popcorn company in Houston. In addition to her popcorn company, Khadijah is the founder of Ankara Beauty, a social enterprise that sources fair trade all natural ingredients for beauty products from women owned cooperatives and solo entrepreneurs in African countries.

 In this episode she shares:

  • How she scaled her popcorn side hustle large enough to fund other ventures

  • Why she prioritizes living a life of ease and how she does it while running multiple enterprises 

  • How supporting women entrepreneurs in African countries has wildly grown her business 

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]]> 367: How Keewa Nurullah Cornered The Kid’s Market In Southside Chicago REWIND 367: How Keewa Nurullah Cornered The Kid’s Market In Southside Chicago REWIND Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT 46:20 7acfbf6f-129d-44be-9d99-20a41220494d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/367-how-keewa-nurullah-cornered-the-kids-market-in-southside-chicago-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0b0 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In this rewind episode, I sat down with Keewa Nurullah. Keewa is mom of two, a fourth generation Black Wall Street descendant, and founder Kido Chicago, a wildly popular children’s brand and destination in the Southside of Chicago. In this episode... full In this rewind episode, I sat down with Keewa Nurullah. Keewa is mom of two, a fourth generation Black Wall Street descendant, and founder Kido Chicago, a wildly popular children’s brand and destination in the Southside of Chicago.

In this episode she shares:

  • How she scaled her business from a single onesie to carrying 1000s of children’s products online and in her storefront

  • Why she created a community gathering space for parents on Chicago’s Southside 

  • How she’s carrying on the legacy of her entrepreneurial ancestors affected by the Tulsa Massacre

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]]> In this rewind episode, I sat down with Keewa Nurullah. Keewa is mom of two, a fourth generation Black Wall Street descendant, and founder Kido Chicago, a wildly popular children’s brand and destination in the Southside of Chicago.

In this episode she shares:

  • How she scaled her business from a single onesie to carrying 1000s of children’s products online and in her storefront

  • Why she created a community gathering space for parents on Chicago’s Southside 

  • How she’s carrying on the legacy of her entrepreneurial ancestors affected by the Tulsa Massacre

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]]> 366: How Cat Peoples Became A Voiceover Actor For Major Brands Like McDonald’s REWIND 366: How Cat Peoples Became A Voiceover Actor For Major Brands Like McDonald’s REWIND Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT 58:59 66bc5e07-f953-457d-82e2-16ab91c3fd5f false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/366-how-cat-peoples-became-a-voiceover-actor-for-major-brands-like-mcdonalds-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0b1 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week we’re taking it back to when I sat down with Cat Peoples, an actor, producer and entrepreneur who is giving us a masterclass in getting in alignment with your purpose. Starting as a side hustler, Cat has become a household voice that you... full This week we’re taking it back to when I sat down with Cat Peoples, an actor, producer and entrepreneur who is giving us a masterclass in getting in alignment with your purpose. Starting as a side hustler, Cat has become a household voice that you may hear on commercials, audiobooks and more.

In this episode she shares:

  • How she got her start and built her portfolio as a voice actor

  • How she leaned into her natural talents to create a stable income for herself 

  • Why having unwavering confidence and faith has propelled her career farther than ever 

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]]> This week we’re taking it back to when I sat down with Cat Peoples, an actor, producer and entrepreneur who is giving us a masterclass in getting in alignment with your purpose. Starting as a side hustler, Cat has become a household voice that you may hear on commercials, audiobooks and more.

In this episode she shares:

  • How she got her start and built her portfolio as a voice actor

  • How she leaned into her natural talents to create a stable income for herself 

  • Why having unwavering confidence and faith has propelled her career farther than ever 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> 365: How Jacquelyn Rodgers Got Black Santa Onto Target Shelves REWIND 365: How Jacquelyn Rodgers Got Black Santa Onto Target Shelves REWIND Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT 38:27 fd26c65d-6726-4964-a568-aff67da5627c false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/365-how-jacquelyn-rodgers-got-black-santa-onto-target-shelves-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0b2 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd We’re back for an update episode with Jacquelyn Rodgers, founder of Greentop Gifts. I first spoke with Jacquelyn in 2020, when we learned Greentop Gifts aims to create products that represent what the holidays look like for Black and Brown families.... full We’re back for an update episode with Jacquelyn Rodgers, founder of Greentop Gifts.

I first spoke with Jacquelyn in 2020, when we learned Greentop Gifts aims to create products that represent what the holidays look like for Black and Brown families. Since then, Jacquelyn has gotten Greentop Gifts into retailers like Target and Amazon. 

In this episode Jacquelyn shares: 

  • What it took to get into Target retail and the village that supported her journey there

  • The many grant competitions and accelerator programs she’s used to expand her business and network

  • The hilarious mantra she uses to make sure she doesn’t burn out while running a business, being a wife and mom of two, and much more! 

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]]> We’re back for an update episode with Jacquelyn Rodgers, founder of Greentop Gifts.

I first spoke with Jacquelyn in 2020, when we learned Greentop Gifts aims to create products that represent what the holidays look like for Black and Brown families. Since then, Jacquelyn has gotten Greentop Gifts into retailers like Target and Amazon. 

In this episode Jacquelyn shares: 

  • What it took to get into Target retail and the village that supported her journey there

  • The many grant competitions and accelerator programs she’s used to expand her business and network

  • The hilarious mantra she uses to make sure she doesn’t burn out while running a business, being a wife and mom of two, and much more! 

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]]> 364: How Supermom Trina Small Created A Super Brand For Moms REWIND 364: How Supermom Trina Small Created A Super Brand For Moms REWIND Wed, 09 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT 46:51 16a97099-afba-4d83-a37b-1966a255f4d0 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/364-how-supermom-trina-small-created-a-super-brand-for-moms 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0b3 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week we’re rewinding it back to when I sat down with Trina Small, the founder of Supermom Culture. After leaving her logistics job, growing her blog, and blowing up on social media, Trina took a leap to start her brand that empowers mothers... full This week we’re rewinding it back to when I sat down with Trina Small, the founder of Supermom Culture. After leaving her logistics job, growing her blog, and blowing up on social media, Trina took a leap to start her brand that empowers mothers through streetwear. 

Starting off on her own packing orders with her daughter out of her apartment, Trina took risks and bet on herself to build a solid brand. 

 In this episode she shares:

  • How she slowly and steadily scaled her business while supporting herself and her family

  • How she landed press like Good Morning America and Oprah Daily

  • The real challenges of being a solo entrepreneur

  • Plus so many laughs, this episode felt like chatting with a girlfriend!

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]]> This week we’re rewinding it back to when I sat down with Trina Small, the founder of Supermom Culture. After leaving her logistics job, growing her blog, and blowing up on social media, Trina took a leap to start her brand that empowers mothers through streetwear. 

Starting off on her own packing orders with her daughter out of her apartment, Trina took risks and bet on herself to build a solid brand. 

 In this episode she shares:

  • How she slowly and steadily scaled her business while supporting herself and her family

  • How she landed press like Good Morning America and Oprah Daily

  • The real challenges of being a solo entrepreneur

  • Plus so many laughs, this episode felt like chatting with a girlfriend!

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]]> 363: How Two Side Hustling Moms Pioneered The Momference for Millennial Moms of Color REWIND 363: How Two Side Hustling Moms Pioneered The Momference for Millennial Moms of Color REWIND Wed, 02 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT 56:48 a5c05e12-fd8a-47c2-9cec-edfd8814bb08 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/363-how-two-side-hustling-moms-pioneered-the-momference-for-millennial-moms-of-color-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0b4 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd We’re dropping double the gems this episode as I sit down with DMV moms Nikki Osei-Barrett and Simona Noce Wright, founders of the premiere organization for millennial moms of color, District Motherhued and the first and only conference for... full We’re dropping double the gems this episode as I sit down with DMV moms Nikki Osei-Barrett and Simona Noce Wright, founders of the premiere organization for millennial moms of color, District Motherhued and the first and only conference for millennial moms of color, The Momference. 

In this episode Simona and Nikki share: 

  • What it took to successfully launch The Momference while working full time jobs and raising kids

  • How they secured Kelly Rowland as a keynote speaker at The Momference

  • How they pioneered a regional and national mommy group movement by focusing on serving their specific audience 

  • How God, coffee, and community got them through all obstacles! 

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]]> We’re dropping double the gems this episode as I sit down with DMV moms Nikki Osei-Barrett and Simona Noce Wright, founders of the premiere organization for millennial moms of color, District Motherhued and the first and only conference for millennial moms of color, The Momference. 

In this episode Simona and Nikki share: 

  • What it took to successfully launch The Momference while working full time jobs and raising kids

  • How they secured Kelly Rowland as a keynote speaker at The Momference

  • How they pioneered a regional and national mommy group movement by focusing on serving their specific audience 

  • How God, coffee, and community got them through all obstacles! 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> 362: How Former Side Hustler Rochelle Porter Landed Her Designs In Nordstrom, Macy’s, And More 362: How Former Side Hustler Rochelle Porter Landed Her Designs In Nordstrom, Macy’s, And More Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT 46:05 87b1898c-3e91-46b1-a9e1-cc0d81b62927 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/362-how-former-side-hustler-rochelle-porter-landed-her-designs-in-nordstrom-macys-and-more 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0b5 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week I got to sit down again for an update with Rochelle Porter, founder of Rochelle Porter Design, a lifestyle brand and design house specializing in sustainably-made home and fashion textiles. When I first sat down with Rochelle in 2019, we... full This week I got to sit down again for an update with Rochelle Porter, founder of Rochelle Porter Design, a lifestyle brand and design house specializing in sustainably-made home and fashion textiles. When I first sat down with Rochelle in 2019, we learned she launched her business as just a side hustle. Today her products are being sold in major retailers and being featured on outlets like The Today Show and Oprah Daily while consistently maintaining profitability. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she pivoted from full-time corporate employee with a side hustle to full-time entrepreneur since she was last on the podcast in 2019

  • How she was able to launch home decor collections in major retailers like Nordstrom, Macy's, and Wayfair

  • Her advice to fellow retail entrepreneurs on everything from print on demand to funding your business

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]]> This week I got to sit down again for an update with Rochelle Porter, founder of Rochelle Porter Design, a lifestyle brand and design house specializing in sustainably-made home and fashion textiles. When I first sat down with Rochelle in 2019, we learned she launched her business as just a side hustle. Today her products are being sold in major retailers and being featured on outlets like The Today Show and Oprah Daily while consistently maintaining profitability. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she pivoted from full-time corporate employee with a side hustle to full-time entrepreneur since she was last on the podcast in 2019

  • How she was able to launch home decor collections in major retailers like Nordstrom, Macy's, and Wayfair

  • Her advice to fellow retail entrepreneurs on everything from print on demand to funding your business

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]]> 361: Finding Your Soul Career While You Side Hustle with Founder Lisandra Rickards 361: Finding Your Soul Career While You Side Hustle with Founder Lisandra Rickards Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT 1:01:59 0dc795cc-ea85-4feb-98e2-3bf721043e23 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/361-finding-your-soul-career-while-you-side-hustle-with-founder-lisandra-rickards 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0b6 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full This week in the guest chair we are back again with Lisandra Rickards, founder & CEO of Soul Career. When we first spoke in 2018, Lisandra was the CEO of the Richard Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship. Using her experience in the corporate world, she then went on to start her own company coaching individuals to discover their true soul’s calling. 

In this episode she shares:

  • The knowledge and experience gathered from working alongside Richard Branson

  • How she created the metrics to evaluate her client’s most aligned career with their soul

  • How being people-focused has made her a great coach and guided her to her own soul’s calling

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]]> This week in the guest chair we are back again with Lisandra Rickards, founder & CEO of Soul Career. When we first spoke in 2018, Lisandra was the CEO of the Richard Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship. Using her experience in the corporate world, she then went on to start her own company coaching individuals to discover their true soul’s calling. 

In this episode she shares:

  • The knowledge and experience gathered from working alongside Richard Branson

  • How she created the metrics to evaluate her client’s most aligned career with their soul

  • How being people-focused has made her a great coach and guided her to her own soul’s calling

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]]> 360: How The Cupcake Collection Founder Mignon Francois Turned $5 Into Five Million Cupcakes Sold 360: How The Cupcake Collection Founder Mignon Francois Turned $5 Into Five Million Cupcakes Sold Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT 55:25 833443c5-cce7-45bc-8ee2-b8ab0309ae99 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/360-how-the-cupcake-collection-founder-mignon-franois-turned-5-into-five-million-cupcakes-sold 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0b7 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week I sat down for a very inspiring chat with Mignon Francois; mom of seven, best-selling author of Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe, and founder of a multi-million dollar cupcake empire, The Cupcake Collection.  In this... full This week I sat down for a very inspiring chat with Mignon Francois; mom of seven, best-selling author of Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe, and founder of a multi-million dollar cupcake empire, The Cupcake Collection. 

In this episode she shares:

  • Why having a great product and determination got her community to support her vision

  • The different financial methods she used, like cash stuffing, to reinvest into her business and employees

  • How she leveraged $5 and turned it into a legacy with over five million cupcakes sold 

  • And much more, you don’t want to miss the gems she’s dropping!

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]]> This week I sat down for a very inspiring chat with Mignon Francois; mom of seven, best-selling author of Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe, and founder of a multi-million dollar cupcake empire, The Cupcake Collection. 

In this episode she shares:

  • Why having a great product and determination got her community to support her vision

  • The different financial methods she used, like cash stuffing, to reinvest into her business and employees

  • How she leveraged $5 and turned it into a legacy with over five million cupcakes sold 

  • And much more, you don’t want to miss the gems she’s dropping!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> <![CDATA[359: How Lori Tharps Left Her Tenured Professor Job to Pursue Writing & Podcasting Full Time in Spain]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:38:00 GMT 1:05:28 216db8f0-1e8a-4cc7-b661-2268a200a743 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/359-why-lori-tharps-left-her-tenured-teaching-job-to-pursue-writing-full-time-in-spain 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0b8 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full This week in the guest chair we have a very special episode featuring a real-life Podcast Moguls student of mine, Lori Tharps. She is the founder of the platform and podcast Read, Write & Create, which offers bite-sized, creative pep talks for BIPOC writers. She is also the author of critically-acclaimed books like Hair Story and Kinky Gazpacho. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she knew it was the right time to leave her tenured teaching job at Temple to pursue writing full time

  • Why moving to Spain allowed her to have clarity in her financial and personal goals 

  • How she diversified her offered writing services through coaching, ghost writing and podcasting, and the clients that brought in 

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have a very special episode featuring a real-life Podcast Moguls student of mine, Lori Tharps. She is the founder of the platform and podcast Read, Write & Create, which offers bite-sized, creative pep talks for BIPOC writers. She is also the author of critically-acclaimed books like Hair Story and Kinky Gazpacho. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she knew it was the right time to leave her tenured teaching job at Temple to pursue writing full time

  • Why moving to Spain allowed her to have clarity in her financial and personal goals 

  • How she diversified her offered writing services through coaching, ghost writing and podcasting, and the clients that brought in 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> 358: From Lawyer To Founder, Effie’s Paper’s Kalyn Johnson Chandler Shows Us How To Flawlessly Pivot Careers 358: From Lawyer To Founder, Effie’s Paper’s Kalyn Johnson Chandler Shows Us How To Flawlessly Pivot Careers Wed, 28 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT 1:08:43 d7ae6ebe-9e73-4e49-8128-8e7d6b19b3d9 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/358-from-lawyer-to-founder-effies-papers-kalyn-johnson-chandler-shows-us-how-to-flawlessly-pivot-careers 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0b9 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full This week in the guest chair we have Kalyn Johnson Chandler. Starting as a career lawyer in big law, then transitioning to fashion, Kalyn has now evolved into a full time artist and entrepreneur as the founder of Effie’s Paper: Stationery & Whatnot, a lifestyle brand empowering women and presenting on-trend accessories for work, travel and daily life. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she seamlessly transitioned from field to field through confidence and discipline 

  • How she learned entrepreneurial skills through self-teaching, mentors, and business programs

  • How having a solid business model, attending events and making connections landed her products in Walmart

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Kalyn Johnson Chandler. Starting as a career lawyer in big law, then transitioning to fashion, Kalyn has now evolved into a full time artist and entrepreneur as the founder of Effie’s Paper: Stationery & Whatnot, a lifestyle brand empowering women and presenting on-trend accessories for work, travel and daily life. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she seamlessly transitioned from field to field through confidence and discipline 

  • How she learned entrepreneurial skills through self-teaching, mentors, and business programs

  • How having a solid business model, attending events and making connections landed her products in Walmart

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> 357: How Culture Brands’ Eunique Jones Gibson is Creating A Cultural Empire 357: How Culture Brands’ Eunique Jones Gibson is Creating A Cultural Empire Wed, 21 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT 1:06:59 77d35518-eaca-4514-8411-595dfc2357ed false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/357-how-culture-brands-eunique-jones-gibson-is-creating-a-cultural-empire 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0ba 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week in the guest chair we have Eunique Jones Gibson, a personal entrepreneur shero of mine. Eunique is the creator of the hit-game #CultureTags and CEO/CCO of several brands including Because of Them We Can, The Happy Hues Company, and the... full This week in the guest chair we have Eunique Jones Gibson, a personal entrepreneur shero of mine. Eunique is the creator of the hit-game #CultureTags and CEO/CCO of several brands including Because of Them We Can, The Happy Hues Company, and the innovative agency, Culture Brands. 

 In this episode she shares:

  • How she created one of the most well known campaigns and platforms for Black culture

  • How reinvesting her skills and money into each new venture provided solid foundations

  • Why she describes herself as a cultural architect and how refusing to limit her goals/ideas has created many opportunities for Black creators 

  • And so much more, you don’t want to miss the gems dropped this episode!

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Eunique Jones Gibson, a personal entrepreneur shero of mine. Eunique is the creator of the hit-game #CultureTags and CEO/CCO of several brands including Because of Them We Can, The Happy Hues Company, and the innovative agency, Culture Brands. 

 In this episode she shares:

  • How she created one of the most well known campaigns and platforms for Black culture

  • How reinvesting her skills and money into each new venture provided solid foundations

  • Why she describes herself as a cultural architect and how refusing to limit her goals/ideas has created many opportunities for Black creators 

  • And so much more, you don’t want to miss the gems dropped this episode!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> 356: How These Founders Launched Georgia’s Only Black-Women Owned 3PL 356: How These Founders Launched Georgia’s Only Black-Women Owned 3PL Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT 43:23 48b02a54-34d8-470c-b7c5-2e10b4e8a41b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/356-how-these-founders-launched-georgias-only-black-women-owned-3pl 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0bb 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week in the guest chair we have Len Ellis, the Co-Founder and CEO of Everlasting Love Fulfillment, a brand-centric third party logistics partner that provides next-level fulfillment.  In this episode she shares: How she started her company... full This week in the guest chair we have Len Ellis, the Co-Founder and CEO of Everlasting Love Fulfillment, a brand-centric third party logistics partner that provides next-level fulfillment. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she started her company with multiple clients and while working full time

  • How providing personalized service created loyal client relationships

  • How being one of the only Black-women owned 3PL companies gave her a unique platform to support other black women, and more! 

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Printify- Printing Profits is your new must-listen Podcast from Printify, the platform that allows you to sell custom products around the world, and it’s available on all major podcast platforms, now.

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Len Ellis, the Co-Founder and CEO of Everlasting Love Fulfillment, a brand-centric third party logistics partner that provides next-level fulfillment. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she started her company with multiple clients and while working full time

  • How providing personalized service created loyal client relationships

  • How being one of the only Black-women owned 3PL companies gave her a unique platform to support other black women, and more! 

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]]> 355: She Turned Her Cash-Budgeting Brand Into a $1M Business on Tik Tok 355: She Turned Her Cash-Budgeting Brand Into a $1M Business on Tik Tok Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT 37:34 7c1fff8c-cb16-4a16-a5d5-da4c78bdb461 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/episode-355 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0bc 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week in the guest chair we have Jasmine Taylor, founder and owner of Baddies and Budgets, a financial education platform that aims to make products and provide a community to empower women of color who are struggling with their finances. In this... full This week in the guest chair we have Jasmine Taylor, founder and owner of Baddies and Budgets, a financial education platform that aims to make products and provide a community to empower women of color who are struggling with their finances.

In this episode she shares:

  • How she turned her $1200 stimulus check into a $1M business 

  • How she uses social media as her sole marketing platform

  • Her top tips and the resources she provides to take control of your money

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Jasmine Taylor, founder and owner of Baddies and Budgets, a financial education platform that aims to make products and provide a community to empower women of color who are struggling with their finances.

In this episode she shares:

  • How she turned her $1200 stimulus check into a $1M business 

  • How she uses social media as her sole marketing platform

  • Her top tips and the resources she provides to take control of your money

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> 354: Rachel Rodgers Teaches Us Why We Should All Be Millionaires REWIND 354: Rachel Rodgers Teaches Us Why We Should All Be Millionaires REWIND Wed, 31 May 2023 15:12:00 GMT 58:18 9da405e8-0e77-42c5-9f2b-a1abcfb1aef5 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/354-rachel-rodgers-teaches-us-why-we-should-all-be-millionaires-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0bd 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week I’m sitting down with Rachel Rodgers. Rachel is the creator of the Hello Seven brand and the founder of We Should All Be Millionaires: The Club. Her book, is a woman’s guide to earning more, building wealth, and gaining economic... full This week I’m sitting down with Rachel Rodgers. Rachel is the creator of the Hello Seven brand and the founder of We Should All Be Millionaires: The Club. Her book, We Should All Be Millionaires is a woman’s guide to earning more, building wealth, and gaining economic power. 

After law school, Rachel decided to put her degree to use and started offering her lawyer services to small businesses. Like most side hustlers, she then reevaluated if that work was truly fulfilling and realized she could be doing so much more. Then Hello Seven was born.

Today, Rachel teaches diverse women how to grow an asset that will last beyond them and how to scale their own business to seven figures.

In episode 354, Rachel shares:

  • Why we must confront the stories we tell ourselves about money

  • How she pivoted from a legal services business to business coaching

  • Rachel even puts me in the hot seat and forces me to confront how I’m restricting my own growth as a business owner! You don’t want to miss this one

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]]> This week I’m sitting down with Rachel Rodgers. Rachel is the creator of the Hello Seven brand and the founder of We Should All Be Millionaires: The Club. Her book, We Should All Be Millionaires is a woman’s guide to earning more, building wealth, and gaining economic power. 

After law school, Rachel decided to put her degree to use and started offering her lawyer services to small businesses. Like most side hustlers, she then reevaluated if that work was truly fulfilling and realized she could be doing so much more. Then Hello Seven was born.

Today, Rachel teaches diverse women how to grow an asset that will last beyond them and how to scale their own business to seven figures.

In episode 354, Rachel shares:

  • Why we must confront the stories we tell ourselves about money

  • How she pivoted from a legal services business to business coaching

  • Rachel even puts me in the hot seat and forces me to confront how I’m restricting my own growth as a business owner! You don’t want to miss this one

This episode is brought to you by:

HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork.

Printify- Printing Profits is your new must-listen Podcast from Printify, the platform that allows you to sell custom products around the world, and it’s available on all major podcast platforms, now.

Tune in to episode 354 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> 353: How This Founder Took A Fleet Of Trucks And Built A Shipping And Logistics Empire 353: How This Founder Took A Fleet Of Trucks And Built A Shipping And Logistics Empire Wed, 24 May 2023 07:00:00 GMT 32:03 ee09c4bd-1d99-47ff-bd86-46d296cb0740 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/353-how-this-founder-took-a-fleet-of-trucks-and-built-a-shipping-and-logistics-empire 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0be 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week in the guest chair we have Seretha Willingham is the Founder and CEO of SJW Logistics, a Third-Party Logistics company providing freight transportation, warehousing and e-Commerce order fulfillment services.  In this episode she shares:... full This week in the guest chair we have Seretha Willingham is the Founder and CEO of SJW Logistics, a Third-Party Logistics company providing freight transportation, warehousing and e-Commerce order fulfillment services.

 In this episode she shares:

  • How she acquired her company and quickly and sustainably expanded 

  • The systems she has in place to manage her company’s cash flow and finances

  • How she continues to grow and effectively manage her teams and employees 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

This episode is brought to you by: 

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Seretha Willingham is the Founder and CEO of SJW Logistics, a Third-Party Logistics company providing freight transportation, warehousing and e-Commerce order fulfillment services.

 In this episode she shares:

  • How she acquired her company and quickly and sustainably expanded 

  • The systems she has in place to manage her company’s cash flow and finances

  • How she continues to grow and effectively manage her teams and employees 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

This episode is brought to you by: 

HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork

Printify- Printing Profits is your new must-listen Podcast from Printify, the platform that allows you to sell custom products around the world, and it’s available on all major podcast platforms, now.

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]]> 352: How Side Hustling Nurse Naseema McElroy Paid Off $1M In Debt 352: How Side Hustling Nurse Naseema McElroy Paid Off $1M In Debt Wed, 17 May 2023 07:00:00 GMT 1:01:21 25690604-885c-4580-b4ba-c652b32407fa false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/352-how-side-hustling-nurse-naseema-mcelroy-paid-off-1m-in-debt 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0bf 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week in the guest chair we have Naseema McElroy, author and the founder of Financially Intentional, a platform about personal finance and living life intentionally. Starting with just under one million dollars in debt, Naseema taught herself... full This week in the guest chair we have Naseema McElroy, author and the founder of Financially Intentional, a platform about personal finance and living life intentionally. Starting with just under one million dollars in debt, Naseema taught herself financial literacy, paid off her debt, and started side hustling as a consultant teaching others to do the same. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she created an intentional budget that didn’t leave her in a place of lack

  • Why she believes everyone can take control of their finances, and how to actually do it

  • The different income streams and resources she uses to stay financially free, and much more!

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Naseema McElroy, author and the founder of Financially Intentional, a platform about personal finance and living life intentionally. Starting with just under one million dollars in debt, Naseema taught herself financial literacy, paid off her debt, and started side hustling as a consultant teaching others to do the same. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she created an intentional budget that didn’t leave her in a place of lack

  • Why she believes everyone can take control of their finances, and how to actually do it

  • The different income streams and resources she uses to stay financially free, and much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

This episode is brought to you by: 

HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 

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]]> 351: How CultureCon CEO Imani Ellis Went From Side Hustling VP to Full Time Entrepreneur 351: How CultureCon CEO Imani Ellis Went From Side Hustling VP to Full Time Entrepreneur Wed, 10 May 2023 07:00:00 GMT 52:54 0c11cfdb-9617-4374-bd56-52103755aac1 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/351-how-culturecon-ceo-imani-ellis-went-from-side-hustling-vp-to-full-time-entrepreneur 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0c0 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week in the guest chair we have former Side Hustle Pro guest Imani Ellis, CEO and Founder of CultureCon and The Creative Collective NYC. While working as Vice President of Communications at NBC Universal, Imani founded The CCNYC and began her... full This week in the guest chair we have former Side Hustle Pro guest Imani Ellis, CEO and Founder of CultureCon and The Creative Collective NYC. While working as Vice President of Communications at NBC Universal, Imani founded The CCNYC and began her journey to becoming the full-time CEO of her company and CultureCon. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How CultureCon and The CCNYC has hugely expanded since we last spoke

  • The steps she took to firmly make the decision of becoming a full-time entrepreneur

  • How she effectively built and manages a team of 25 people 

  • And so much more, you don’t want to miss this episode!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have former Side Hustle Pro guest Imani Ellis, CEO and Founder of CultureCon and The Creative Collective NYC. While working as Vice President of Communications at NBC Universal, Imani founded The CCNYC and began her journey to becoming the full-time CEO of her company and CultureCon. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How CultureCon and The CCNYC has hugely expanded since we last spoke

  • The steps she took to firmly make the decision of becoming a full-time entrepreneur

  • How she effectively built and manages a team of 25 people 

  • And so much more, you don’t want to miss this episode!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

This episode is brought to you by: 

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]]> 350: How The Founder Of Brown Toy Box Went From Side Hustle To Every Target Store 350: How The Founder Of Brown Toy Box Went From Side Hustle To Every Target Store Wed, 03 May 2023 07:00:00 GMT 54:28 60679365-e1bf-4bb2-a3a3-0b4f1f41ba21 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/350-how-brown-toy-box-founder-went-from-side-hustle-to-every-store-in-target 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0c1 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week I sat down with Terri-Nichelle Bradley, the founder of Brown Toy Box, an educational toy company producing STEAM toys, media, and experiences for centering and celebrating Black children. While working full time, Terri-Nichelle took Brown... full This week I sat down with Terri-Nichelle Bradley, the founder of Brown Toy Box, an educational toy company producing STEAM toys, media, and experiences for centering and celebrating Black children. While working full time, Terri-Nichelle took Brown Toy Box from being a side hustle to a full-scale business. 

In this episode she shares: 

  • How she expanded to being sold in every Target nationwide

  • Why she pivoted from being a subscription box to direct to consumer 

  • How she used her network and won investors to fund toy production 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> This week I sat down with Terri-Nichelle Bradley, the founder of Brown Toy Box, an educational toy company producing STEAM toys, media, and experiences for centering and celebrating Black children. While working full time, Terri-Nichelle took Brown Toy Box from being a side hustle to a full-scale business. 

In this episode she shares: 

  • How she expanded to being sold in every Target nationwide

  • Why she pivoted from being a subscription box to direct to consumer 

  • How she used her network and won investors to fund toy production 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

This episode is brought to you by: 

HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 

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]]> 349: Steal My Podcast Promo Strategy To Grow Your Podcast Fast 349: Steal My Podcast Promo Strategy To Grow Your Podcast Fast Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMT 15:28 4a7ada1e-670d-440e-b4b3-228e8a155b00 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/349-steal-my-podcast-promo-strategy-to-grow-your-podcast-fast 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0c2 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week we’re wrapping up the solo series on how to regroup and get unstuck in your side hustle for quarter two, this time we’re talking podcast promo. In this episode I share: How to grow your brand awareness to a wider audience  The... full This week we’re wrapping up the solo series on how to regroup and get unstuck in your side hustle for quarter two, this time we’re talking podcast promo.

In this episode I share:

  • How to grow your brand awareness to a wider audience 

  • The best platforms/apps to promote your business

  • Why you should invest in paid advertisements 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

This episode is brought to you by: 

HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 

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]]> This week we’re wrapping up the solo series on how to regroup and get unstuck in your side hustle for quarter two, this time we’re talking podcast promo.

In this episode I share:

  • How to grow your brand awareness to a wider audience 

  • The best platforms/apps to promote your business

  • Why you should invest in paid advertisements 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

This episode is brought to you by: 

HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 

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]]> 348: Use This Quick Email List Strategy To Build Your List Fast 348: Use This Quick Email List Strategy To Build Your List Fast Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMT 21:09 3a3d72f7-f4a4-4377-b34a-d87bf35e5b98 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/348-use-this-quick-email-list-strategy-to-build-your-list-fast 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0c3 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd And we’re back with another solo episode. This week I’m giving you the easy step by step process of building an effective email list for your side hustle.  In this episode I share:  How to take the first step to inviting people to your... full And we’re back with another solo episode. This week I’m giving you the easy step by step process of building an effective email list for your side hustle. 

In this episode I share: 

  • How to take the first step to inviting people to your email list

  • How being consistent with my email list quickly grew my audience engagement

  • The best platforms to optimize communication with your contacts

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

This episode is brought to you by: 

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]]> And we’re back with another solo episode. This week I’m giving you the easy step by step process of building an effective email list for your side hustle. 

In this episode I share: 

  • How to take the first step to inviting people to your email list

  • How being consistent with my email list quickly grew my audience engagement

  • The best platforms to optimize communication with your contacts

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

This episode is brought to you by: 

HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 

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]]> 347: How to Grow Your Instagram and Tik Tok Brand Pages in 2023 347: How to Grow Your Instagram and Tik Tok Brand Pages in 2023 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:00:00 GMT 31:07 d5be10c4-adbe-45b1-bf7f-ca321b9e2b4d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/347-how-to-grow-your-instagram-and-tik-tok-brand-pages-in-2023 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0c4 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In 2023, building a social media presence is essential to growth in your business. Whether you’re side hustling or a full-time entrepreneur, in this episode I’m giving you 5 tips to growing your Instagram and TikTok brand pages, including:  ... full In 2023, building a social media presence is essential to growth in your business. Whether you’re side hustling or a full-time entrepreneur, in this episode I’m giving you 5 tips to growing your Instagram and TikTok brand pages, including: 

  • How and why you should build a target audience 

  • Why you should try out different kinds of content to see what works best

  • Why you should invest in paid advertising 

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]]> In 2023, building a social media presence is essential to growth in your business. Whether you’re side hustling or a full-time entrepreneur, in this episode I’m giving you 5 tips to growing your Instagram and TikTok brand pages, including: 

  • How and why you should build a target audience 

  • Why you should try out different kinds of content to see what works best

  • Why you should invest in paid advertising 

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]]> 346: How To Make Content For Your Business In Less Than 1 Hour A Week 346: How To Make Content For Your Business In Less Than 1 Hour A Week Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:42:00 GMT 21:07 8066cdd0-7d88-4845-b875-532668239477 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/346-how-to-make-content-for-your-business-in-less-than-1-hour-a-week 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0c5 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd As an entrepreneur, content creation has become a huge part of expanding a business. So this week I’m sharing 4 tips that have helped me take the pressure off creating awesome content while running a business.  In this episode I’m sharing: ... full As an entrepreneur, content creation has become a huge part of expanding a business. So this week I’m sharing 4 tips that have helped me take the pressure off creating awesome content while running a business. 

In this episode I’m sharing:

  • How to optimize your recording sessions to get content done quicker

  • My favorite content creation tech and tools, and much more!

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]]> As an entrepreneur, content creation has become a huge part of expanding a business. So this week I’m sharing 4 tips that have helped me take the pressure off creating awesome content while running a business. 

In this episode I’m sharing:

  • How to optimize your recording sessions to get content done quicker

  • My favorite content creation tech and tools, and much more!

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]]> 345: How Two Side Hustlers Became The Go-To Merchandisers For Businesses Across America 345: How Two Side Hustlers Became The Go-To Merchandisers For Businesses Across America Wed, 29 Mar 2023 07:00:00 GMT 45:49 135e230b-29f7-42ca-bae8-77e1736b21b0 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/345-how-two-side-hustlers-became-the-go-to-merchandisers-for-businesses-across-america 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0c6 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week in the guest chair we have Quianne Perrin Savoy and Sonja Smith, founders of The Merch Studio. They provide businesses and entrepreneurs with unique and completely customizable merchandise.   In this episode they share: How their... full This week in the guest chair we have Quianne Perrin Savoy and Sonja Smith, founders of The Merch Studio. They provide businesses and entrepreneurs with unique and completely customizable merchandise. 

 In this episode they share:

  • How their creative backgrounds set the foundation for starting their own business

  • How they expanded from small business to having corporate clients 

  • The processes they use to ensure high quality and timely customer service 

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Quianne Perrin Savoy and Sonja Smith, founders of The Merch Studio. They provide businesses and entrepreneurs with unique and completely customizable merchandise. 

 In this episode they share:

  • How their creative backgrounds set the foundation for starting their own business

  • How they expanded from small business to having corporate clients 

  • The processes they use to ensure high quality and timely customer service 

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]]> 344: How Cat Peoples Became A Voiceover Actor For Major Brands Like McDonald’s 344: How Cat Peoples Became A Voiceover Actor For Major Brands Like McDonald’s Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:00:00 GMT 59:08 a11dece2-098a-4841-9bf8-8c181f0f8d3d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/344-how-cat-peoples-became-a-voiceover-actor-for-major-brands-like-mcdonalds 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0c7 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week I’m sitting down with Cat Peoples, an actor, producer and entrepreneur who is giving us a masterclass in getting in alignment with your purpose. Starting as a side hustler, Cat has become a household voice that you may hear on commercials,... full This week I’m sitting down with Cat Peoples, an actor, producer and entrepreneur who is giving us a masterclass in getting in alignment with your purpose. Starting as a side hustler, Cat has become a household voice that you may hear on commercials, audiobooks and more.

In this episode she shares:

  • How she got her start and built her portfolio as a voice actor

  • How she leaned into her natural talents to create a stable income for herself 

  • Why having unwavering confidence and faith has propelled her career farther than ever 

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]]> This week I’m sitting down with Cat Peoples, an actor, producer and entrepreneur who is giving us a masterclass in getting in alignment with your purpose. Starting as a side hustler, Cat has become a household voice that you may hear on commercials, audiobooks and more.

In this episode she shares:

  • How she got her start and built her portfolio as a voice actor

  • How she leaned into her natural talents to create a stable income for herself 

  • Why having unwavering confidence and faith has propelled her career farther than ever 

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]]> 343: From Wall Street Analyst to the Founder of HBCU Prep School 343: From Wall Street Analyst to the Founder of HBCU Prep School Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:00 GMT 52:15 047b5d48-134e-445a-bc9d-f575a400d5e6 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/343-from-wall-street-analyst-to-the-founder-of-hbcu-prep-school 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0c8 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week I sat down with Claudia Walker, founder of HBCU Prep School. As a proud second generation HBCU graduate, Claudia authored the best-selling book series, The ABCs of HBCUs and The ABCs of Black Wall Street.  In this episode Claudia... full This week I sat down with Claudia Walker, founder of HBCU Prep School. As a proud second generation HBCU graduate, Claudia authored the best-selling book series, The ABCs of HBCUs and The ABCs of Black Wall Street. 

In this episode Claudia shares:

  • How she balances being a full time entrepreneur while working a full time job

  • The insider financial skills she picked up during her time on Wall Street 

  • How she landed her self-published children’s book on Target shelves

  • And many more side hustle gems!

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]]> This week I sat down with Claudia Walker, founder of HBCU Prep School. As a proud second generation HBCU graduate, Claudia authored the best-selling book series, The ABCs of HBCUs and The ABCs of Black Wall Street. 

In this episode Claudia shares:

  • How she balances being a full time entrepreneur while working a full time job

  • The insider financial skills she picked up during her time on Wall Street 

  • How she landed her self-published children’s book on Target shelves

  • And many more side hustle gems!

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]]> 342: How Domonique Brown Grew Her Art Into An Everyday Lifestyle Brand 342: How Domonique Brown Grew Her Art Into An Everyday Lifestyle Brand Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT 39:29 433e9281-e3a8-4873-97bd-c42ac326508c false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-342 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0c9 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Domonique Brown is the artist and Founder behind DomoINK, a lifestyle brand that contributes art, apparel, and home decor in celebration of Black art. In today’s episode she shares: How her side hustle went from Instagram posts to Target stores ... full Domonique Brown is the artist and Founder behind DomoINK, a lifestyle brand that contributes art, apparel, and home decor in celebration of Black art. In today’s episode she shares:

  • How her side hustle went from Instagram posts to Target stores

  • How she approaches conversations with major brands regarding pricing and licensing her art

  • How she manages the financial ups and downs of entrepreneurship and so much more!

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Comcast RISE

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]]> Domonique Brown is the artist and Founder behind DomoINK, a lifestyle brand that contributes art, apparel, and home decor in celebration of Black art. In today’s episode she shares:

  • How her side hustle went from Instagram posts to Target stores

  • How she approaches conversations with major brands regarding pricing and licensing her art

  • How she manages the financial ups and downs of entrepreneurship and so much more!

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“The Road To RISE” is an inspiring documentary that follows the lives of four small business owners, all on a journey to achieve big dreams, who became RISE grant recipients. From Chicago to Philly, we stop in 4 different cities to see how underrepresented entrepreneurs find success. To watch the documentary, simply say “Comcast RISE” into the Xfinity Voice Remote or visit https://www.sidehustlepro.co/roadtorise

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]]> 341: How Jocelyn Delk Adams Turned Grandbaby Cakes Into A Household Name 341: How Jocelyn Delk Adams Turned Grandbaby Cakes Into A Household Name Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT 52:12 a4726a26-e0ed-4a0e-8571-d06856125d5b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/341-how-jocelyn-delk-adams-turned-grandbaby-cakes-into-a-household-name 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0ca 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In this update episode we are catching up with Jocelyn Delk Adams, author and founder of the award winning cookbook Grandbaby Cakes and the food website Grandbaby-Cakes.com,  where she shares her cherished generational recipes with a modern spin... full In this update episode we are catching up with Jocelyn Delk Adams, author and founder of the award winning cookbook Grandbaby Cakes and the food website Grandbaby-Cakes.com,  where she shares her cherished generational recipes with a modern spin while preserving their original charm and spirit. 

 In this episode Jocelyn shares:

  • How she went from pitching herself to local news stations to starring on the Today Show, Food Network, and Disney Plus

  • Why her food blog has been so successful and her advice to other aspiring bloggers

  • The huge developments in her brand and business since we last spoke and so much more!

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Comcast RISE

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]]> In this update episode we are catching up with Jocelyn Delk Adams, author and founder of the award winning cookbook Grandbaby Cakes and the food website Grandbaby-Cakes.com,  where she shares her cherished generational recipes with a modern spin while preserving their original charm and spirit. 

 In this episode Jocelyn shares:

  • How she went from pitching herself to local news stations to starring on the Today Show, Food Network, and Disney Plus

  • Why her food blog has been so successful and her advice to other aspiring bloggers

  • The huge developments in her brand and business since we last spoke and so much more!

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Comcast RISE

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]]> 340: How Ehime Eigbe Created West Africa’s Biggest Frozen Yogurt Brand 340: How Ehime Eigbe Created West Africa’s Biggest Frozen Yogurt Brand Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT 43:36 5c9aada7-af72-4bc4-aaae-b2977523da2b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/340-how-ehime-eigbe-created-west-africas-biggest-frozen-yogurt-brand 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0cb 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full This week we're getting a masterclass in entrepreneurship with Ehime Eigbe, Founder & CEO of Sweetkiwi, an extremely sought after frozen yogurt brand. Inspired to make a healthy dessert for herself after a uterine fibroid diagnosis, Ehime has grown Sweetkiwi to be West Africa’s biggest frozen yogurt brand.

In this episode, Ehime shares: 

  • How she’s gotten her products into Walmart and Whole Foods 

  • How she paused her entrepreneurship journey and went back to her full time job before restarting her journey again

  • Why her “I'm global but think local” attitude has helped her successfully builds her teams

  • A step-by-step breakdown of her manufacturing process and what it’s taken to perfect it, and so much more!

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]]> This week we're getting a masterclass in entrepreneurship with Ehime Eigbe, Founder & CEO of Sweetkiwi, an extremely sought after frozen yogurt brand. Inspired to make a healthy dessert for herself after a uterine fibroid diagnosis, Ehime has grown Sweetkiwi to be West Africa’s biggest frozen yogurt brand.

In this episode, Ehime shares: 

  • How she’s gotten her products into Walmart and Whole Foods 

  • How she paused her entrepreneurship journey and went back to her full time job before restarting her journey again

  • Why her “I'm global but think local” attitude has helped her successfully builds her teams

  • A step-by-step breakdown of her manufacturing process and what it’s taken to perfect it, and so much more!

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]]> 339: From Ghana To Ulta: How Hanahana Beauty’s Founder Is Expanding Her Brand 339: From Ghana To Ulta: How Hanahana Beauty’s Founder Is Expanding Her Brand Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT 56:59 e4bd2dae-2091-4cec-b347-64f9f7f4298d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/339-from-ghana-to-ulta-how-hanahana-beautys-founder-is-expanding-her-brand 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0cc 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Abena Boamah-Acheampong is the founder + CEO of Hanahana Beauty, a consciously clean skin care, beauty + wellness brand. As a former 7th grade math teacher and therapist, Abena launched her brand with humanity and intention in mind. Now being sold in... full Abena Boamah-Acheampong is the founder + CEO of Hanahana Beauty, a consciously clean skin care, beauty + wellness brand. As a former 7th grade math teacher and therapist, Abena launched her brand with humanity and intention in mind. Now being sold in stores like Ulta, Hanahana Beauty is quickly on its way to becoming a household name.

In this episode Abena shares:

  • How she was able to pay the Ghanaian women who produce the raw materials twice their asking price

  • The skills she learned from being a teacher and therapist that she uses now as a full time entrepreneur

  • How she’s scaled the brand while staying true to her core values

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]]> Abena Boamah-Acheampong is the founder + CEO of Hanahana Beauty, a consciously clean skin care, beauty + wellness brand. As a former 7th grade math teacher and therapist, Abena launched her brand with humanity and intention in mind. Now being sold in stores like Ulta, Hanahana Beauty is quickly on its way to becoming a household name.

In this episode Abena shares:

  • How she was able to pay the Ghanaian women who produce the raw materials twice their asking price

  • The skills she learned from being a teacher and therapist that she uses now as a full time entrepreneur

  • How she’s scaled the brand while staying true to her core values

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]]> 338: How Two Side Hustling Moms Pioneered The Momference for Millennial Moms of Color 338: How Two Side Hustling Moms Pioneered The Momference for Millennial Moms of Color Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:28:00 GMT 56:44 c72fd81e-478d-4899-83ad-2c669c049a78 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/338-how-two-side-hustling-moms-pioneered-the-momference-for-millennial-moms-of-color 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0cd 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd We’re dropping double the gems this episode as I sit down with DMV moms Nikki Osei-Barrett and Simona Noce Wright, founders of the premiere organization for millennial moms of color, District Motherhued ® and the first and only conference for... full We’re dropping double the gems this episode as I sit down with DMV moms Nikki Osei-Barrett and Simona Noce Wright, founders of the premiere organization for millennial moms of color, District Motherhued ® and the first and only conference for millennial moms of color, The Momference®. 

In this episode Simona and Nikki share: 

  • What it took to successfully launch The Momference® while working full time jobs and raising kids

  • How they secured Kelly Rowland as a keynote speaker at The Momference®

  • How they pioneered a regional and national mommy group movement by focusing on serving their specific audience 

  • How God, coffee, and community got them through all obstacles! 

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]]> We’re dropping double the gems this episode as I sit down with DMV moms Nikki Osei-Barrett and Simona Noce Wright, founders of the premiere organization for millennial moms of color, District Motherhued ® and the first and only conference for millennial moms of color, The Momference®. 

In this episode Simona and Nikki share: 

  • What it took to successfully launch The Momference® while working full time jobs and raising kids

  • How they secured Kelly Rowland as a keynote speaker at The Momference®

  • How they pioneered a regional and national mommy group movement by focusing on serving their specific audience 

  • How God, coffee, and community got them through all obstacles! 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> 337: How Jacquelyn Rodgers Got Black Santa Onto Target Shelves 337: How Jacquelyn Rodgers Got Black Santa Onto Target Shelves Wed, 01 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT 40:40 9c50740a-dab9-48e8-9fb4-372e2f5225a0 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/337-how-jacquelyn-rodgers-got-black-santa-onto-target-shelves 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0ce 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd We’re back with an update episode with Jacquelyn Rodgers, founder of Greentop Gifts. I first spoke with Jacquelyn in 2020, when we learned Greentop Gifts aims to create products that represent what the holidays look like for Black and Brown... full We’re back with an update episode with Jacquelyn Rodgers, founder of Greentop Gifts.

I first spoke with Jacquelyn in 2020, when we learned Greentop Gifts aims to create products that represent what the holidays look like for Black and Brown families. Since then, Jacquelyn has gotten Greentop Gifts into retailers like Target and Amazon. 

In this episode Jacquelyn shares: 

  • What it took to get into Target retail and the village that supported her journey there
  • The many grant competitions and accelerator programs she’s used to expand her business and network
  • The hilarious mantra she uses to make sure she doesn’t burn out while running a business, being a wife and mom of two, and much more! 

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]]> We’re back with an update episode with Jacquelyn Rodgers, founder of Greentop Gifts.

I first spoke with Jacquelyn in 2020, when we learned Greentop Gifts aims to create products that represent what the holidays look like for Black and Brown families. Since then, Jacquelyn has gotten Greentop Gifts into retailers like Target and Amazon. 

In this episode Jacquelyn shares: 

  • What it took to get into Target retail and the village that supported her journey there
  • The many grant competitions and accelerator programs she’s used to expand her business and network
  • The hilarious mantra she uses to make sure she doesn’t burn out while running a business, being a wife and mom of two, and much more! 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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]]> 336: How Keewa Nurullah Cornered The Kid’s Market In Southside Chicago 336: How Keewa Nurullah Cornered The Kid’s Market In Southside Chicago Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT 46:21 d985d291-b00b-4b38-928d-742bb7aab70c false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/336-how-keewa-nurullah-cornered-the-kids-market-in-southside-chicago 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0cf 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week in the guest chair we have Keewa Nurullah. Keewa is mom of two, a fourth generation Black Wall Street descendant, and founder Kido Chicago, a wildly popular children’s brand and destination in the Southside of Chicago. In this episode she... full This week in the guest chair we have Keewa Nurullah. Keewa is mom of two, a fourth generation Black Wall Street descendant, and founder Kido Chicago, a wildly popular children’s brand and destination in the Southside of Chicago.

In this episode she shares:

  • How she scaled her business from a single onesie to carrying 1000s of children’s products online and in her storefront
  • Why she created a community gathering space for parents on Chicago’s Southside 
  • How she’s carrying on the legacy of her entrepreneurial ancestors affected by the Tulsa Massacre

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Keewa Nurullah. Keewa is mom of two, a fourth generation Black Wall Street descendant, and founder Kido Chicago, a wildly popular children’s brand and destination in the Southside of Chicago.

In this episode she shares:

  • How she scaled her business from a single onesie to carrying 1000s of children’s products online and in her storefront
  • Why she created a community gathering space for parents on Chicago’s Southside 
  • How she’s carrying on the legacy of her entrepreneurial ancestors affected by the Tulsa Massacre

Check out episode 336 and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> 335: How Supermom Trina Small Created A Super Brand For Moms 335: How Supermom Trina Small Created A Super Brand For Moms Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:31:00 GMT 47:03 9aa239a3-e121-4963-94fa-3866a3fe8fa9 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/episode-335 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0d0 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week I sat down with Trina Small, the founder of Supermom Culture. After leaving her logistics job, growing her blog, and blowing up on social media, Trina took a leap to start her brand that empowers mothers through streetwear.  Starting... full This week I sat down with Trina Small, the founder of Supermom Culture. After leaving her logistics job, growing her blog, and blowing up on social media, Trina took a leap to start her brand that empowers mothers through streetwear. 

Starting off on her own packing orders with her daughter out of her apartment, Trina took risks and bet on herself to build a solid brand. 

 In this episode she shares:

  • How she slowly and steadily scaled her business while supporting herself and her family
  • How she landed press like Good Morning America and Oprah Daily
  • The real challenges of being a solo entrepreneur
  • Plus so many laughs, this episode felt like chatting with a girlfriend!

Check out Trina’s full story in episode 335 of Side Hustle Pro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> This week I sat down with Trina Small, the founder of Supermom Culture. After leaving her logistics job, growing her blog, and blowing up on social media, Trina took a leap to start her brand that empowers mothers through streetwear. 

Starting off on her own packing orders with her daughter out of her apartment, Trina took risks and bet on herself to build a solid brand. 

 In this episode she shares:

  • How she slowly and steadily scaled her business while supporting herself and her family
  • How she landed press like Good Morning America and Oprah Daily
  • The real challenges of being a solo entrepreneur
  • Plus so many laughs, this episode felt like chatting with a girlfriend!

Check out Trina’s full story in episode 335 of Side Hustle Pro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> 334: How to Get Your Side Hustle Up And Running 334: How to Get Your Side Hustle Up And Running Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT 19:56 50053740-5cfb-40cd-9e84-fc93a22dd691 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/334-how-to-get-your-side-hustle-up-and-running 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0d1 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd So you’ve thought about it forever, but actually launching your side hustle is the hardest part.  I’m here to remind you that it’s OK to try things out, start over, and then try again!   In this episode I share: The first side... full So you’ve thought about it forever, but actually launching your side hustle is the hardest part. 

I’m here to remind you that it’s OK to try things out, start over, and then try again! 

 In this episode I share:

  • The first side hustle I tried and why I quickly learned it wasn’t for me 
  • How to find the entry point to break into your side hustle’s industry 
  • How taking my time allowed to me prove the concept of my products
  • Five steps to getting your side hustle off the ground and more

Check out episode 334 and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> So you’ve thought about it forever, but actually launching your side hustle is the hardest part. 

I’m here to remind you that it’s OK to try things out, start over, and then try again! 

 In this episode I share:

  • The first side hustle I tried and why I quickly learned it wasn’t for me 
  • How to find the entry point to break into your side hustle’s industry 
  • How taking my time allowed to me prove the concept of my products
  • Five steps to getting your side hustle off the ground and more

Check out episode 334 and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> 333: How to Jumpstart Your Year 333: How to Jumpstart Your Year Wed, 04 Jan 2023 17:08:00 GMT 23:25 33654b2d-1b51-4503-8cdb-9a8a067ff511 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/333-how-to-jumpstart-your-year 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0d2 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd We’re starting off 2023 with a major jumpstart.! No, I’m not giving you a 12-step productivity solution. Instead, I’m sharing five practical tips to help you set yourself up for success and have your best year yet. It can be exciting to start a... full We’re starting off 2023 with a major jumpstart.!

No, I’m not giving you a 12-step productivity solution. Instead, I’m sharing five practical tips to help you set yourself up for success and have your best year yet. It can be exciting to start a new year but it can also be overwhelming. I’m here to remind you that you don’t have to have it all together, and you can start over as many times as you need to.

In episode 333 I share:

  • How to master your self talk this year
  • Why you should focus on what it feels like and not what it looks like
  • How to change your relationship with money
  • How to make a plan for the year and put it into action 
  • Why you don’t need to wait for permission

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]]> We’re starting off 2023 with a major jumpstart.!

No, I’m not giving you a 12-step productivity solution. Instead, I’m sharing five practical tips to help you set yourself up for success and have your best year yet. It can be exciting to start a new year but it can also be overwhelming. I’m here to remind you that you don’t have to have it all together, and you can start over as many times as you need to.

In episode 333 I share:

  • How to master your self talk this year
  • Why you should focus on what it feels like and not what it looks like
  • How to change your relationship with money
  • How to make a plan for the year and put it into action 
  • Why you don’t need to wait for permission

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> 332: My Holiday Watchlist and Intentions for 2023 332: My Holiday Watchlist and Intentions for 2023 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT 35:46 916504ee-36ef-4b3b-8918-6f8d46a9f6ff false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/332-my-holiday-watchlist-and-intentions-for-2023 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0d3 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd As we count down to the new year, I thought I would share some of the holiday favorites I’m watching (or excited to watch!) this holiday season. Plus, I’m sharing my intentions for 2023. Happy New Year! Check out this episode and others on , , and... full As we count down to the new year, I thought I would share some of the holiday favorites I’m watching (or excited to watch!) this holiday season. Plus, I’m sharing my intentions for 2023. Happy New Year!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> As we count down to the new year, I thought I would share some of the holiday favorites I’m watching (or excited to watch!) this holiday season. Plus, I’m sharing my intentions for 2023. Happy New Year!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> 331: The Best of Side Hustle Pro 2022 331: The Best of Side Hustle Pro 2022 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:43:00 GMT 37:26 a4991320-ba96-4e0e-99a6-98a2b726490f false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/331-the-best-of-side-hustle-pro-2022 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0d4 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd One of the best parts of interviewing black women entrepreneurs is the wisdom they share and getting to apply those gems in my own world and share it with all of you. We’re taking a look back on the best of Side Hustle Pro in 2022. From women... full One of the best parts of interviewing black women entrepreneurs is the wisdom they share and getting to apply those gems in my own world and share it with all of you. We’re taking a look back on the best of Side Hustle Pro in 2022. From women expanding their businesses into every Target in America, to women inspiring Beyoncé and Kerry Washington, we had some exciting guests this year! Tune in to find out who was dropping that Side Hustle knowledge. 

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Go to sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise to learn more and apply.

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]]> One of the best parts of interviewing black women entrepreneurs is the wisdom they share and getting to apply those gems in my own world and share it with all of you. We’re taking a look back on the best of Side Hustle Pro in 2022. From women expanding their businesses into every Target in America, to women inspiring Beyoncé and Kerry Washington, we had some exciting guests this year! Tune in to find out who was dropping that Side Hustle knowledge. 

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]]> <![CDATA[330: ​​What I've Learned 5 Years Into Entrepreneurship]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2022 22:08:00 GMT 55:52 781e3c08-4624-447c-9eb4-aa4e04bedfdf false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/330-what-ive-learned-5-years-into-entrepreneurship 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0d5 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week I’m walking you down the winding path I took to get Side Hustle Pro to where it is today. Starting in the corporate world at companies like NPR and Google, it took me several years and several career experiences to realize that I was meant... full This week I’m walking you down the winding path I took to get Side Hustle Pro to where it is today. Starting in the corporate world at companies like NPR and Google, it took me several years and several career experiences to realize that I was meant for entrepreneurship. Once I decided to be my own boss, I had to develop a whole new set of skills. 

In this episode, I’m giving you the inside look into:

  • How and why I decided to quit my job and become a full time entrepreneur 
  • Why I went back to school to get my MBA, and still continue to take courses, read, and seek out mentors to develop my business skills 
  • The honest reality of entrepreneurship and how I’ve navigated it’s pros and cons

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Comcast RISE is one of the best opportunities for small business owners! It is a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative designed to help strengthen small businesses owned by women of color and people of color. To date, Comcast RISE has helped over 9,500 small businesses across the U.S. with marketing, media, or technology upgrades FOR FREE—and your business could be next!  Qualifying businesses can apply to receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business. Plus even winners can apply again for a different grant!

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]]> This week I’m walking you down the winding path I took to get Side Hustle Pro to where it is today. Starting in the corporate world at companies like NPR and Google, it took me several years and several career experiences to realize that I was meant for entrepreneurship. Once I decided to be my own boss, I had to develop a whole new set of skills. 

In this episode, I’m giving you the inside look into:

  • How and why I decided to quit my job and become a full time entrepreneur 
  • Why I went back to school to get my MBA, and still continue to take courses, read, and seek out mentors to develop my business skills 
  • The honest reality of entrepreneurship and how I’ve navigated it’s pros and cons

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by: 

HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 

Comcast RISE is one of the best opportunities for small business owners! It is a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative designed to help strengthen small businesses owned by women of color and people of color. To date, Comcast RISE has helped over 9,500 small businesses across the U.S. with marketing, media, or technology upgrades FOR FREE—and your business could be next!  Qualifying businesses can apply to receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business. Plus even winners can apply again for a different grant!

Go to sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise to learn more and apply.

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]]> 329: Side Hustle Pro: 2022 Year In Review 329: Side Hustle Pro: 2022 Year In Review Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:40:00 GMT 35:37 12f95725-5a94-4e03-b186-d985dab59781 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/329-side-hustle-pro-2022-year-in-review 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0d6 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full

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]]> 328: How Janae Marks Went From Side Hustler To Full Time Best Selling Children’s Author 328: How Janae Marks Went From Side Hustler To Full Time Best Selling Children’s Author Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:00:00 GMT 54:33 db7fb6c2-08d6-4e6d-8827-5b15f769a648 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/328-how-janae-marks-went-from-side-hustler-to-full-time-best-selling-childrens-author 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0d7 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week I sat down with Janae Marks, the critically acclaimed author of middle grade novels From the Desk of Zoe Washington and A Soft Place to Land. We get to hear about her journey from writing as a side hustle to becoming a full time author. Now,... full This week I sat down with Janae Marks, the critically acclaimed author of middle grade novels From the Desk of Zoe Washington and A Soft Place to Land. We get to hear about her journey from writing as a side hustle to becoming a full time author. Now, her best selling book is soon to be a Disney Original movie, produced by Kerry Washington! 

In episode 328 Janae shares:

  • How impactful and important her novels are for young Black kids 
  • How to get started as a new author and the reality of how long the process all takes
  • The pros and cons of self-publishing vs pitching a publishing house 
  • How Disney Channel picked up her novel to become an original movie, executive produced by Kerry Washington

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]]> This week I sat down with Janae Marks, the critically acclaimed author of middle grade novels From the Desk of Zoe Washington and A Soft Place to Land. We get to hear about her journey from writing as a side hustle to becoming a full time author. Now, her best selling book is soon to be a Disney Original movie, produced by Kerry Washington! 

In episode 328 Janae shares:

  • How impactful and important her novels are for young Black kids 
  • How to get started as a new author and the reality of how long the process all takes
  • The pros and cons of self-publishing vs pitching a publishing house 
  • How Disney Channel picked up her novel to become an original movie, executive produced by Kerry Washington

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> 327: How Codie Elaine Oliver Brought Black Love To The Big Screen 327: How Codie Elaine Oliver Brought Black Love To The Big Screen Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:58:00 GMT 46:59 120e49fd-26f2-4678-81ea-1b8ddc0c7e9a false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/327-how-codie-elaine-oliver-brought-black-love-to-the-big-screen 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0d8 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week I sat down with Codie Elaine Oliver, the CEO and Co-founder of Black Love, Inc. The 100% Black owned media company, founded by Codie Elaine Oliver and husband Tommy Oliver, is a hub for Black couples and singles to have transparent... full This week I sat down with Codie Elaine Oliver, the CEO and Co-founder of Black Love, Inc. The 100% Black owned media company, founded by Codie Elaine Oliver and husband Tommy Oliver, is a hub for Black couples and singles to have transparent conversations around relationships, parenthood, dating, and more through their app, podcast network, documentaries, and live events. We get the inside scoop on how Codie built her show from the ground up and grew into a multimedia empire. 

In this episode she shares: 

  • How she and her husband Tommy Oliver self funded Black Love, Inc.
  • The strategic moves she made to pitch Black Love to a network while maintaining ownership
  • The systems she has in place to manage a thriving career while being a mom of three

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]]> This week I sat down with Codie Elaine Oliver, the CEO and Co-founder of Black Love, Inc. The 100% Black owned media company, founded by Codie Elaine Oliver and husband Tommy Oliver, is a hub for Black couples and singles to have transparent conversations around relationships, parenthood, dating, and more through their app, podcast network, documentaries, and live events. We get the inside scoop on how Codie built her show from the ground up and grew into a multimedia empire. 

In this episode she shares: 

  • How she and her husband Tommy Oliver self funded Black Love, Inc.
  • The strategic moves she made to pitch Black Love to a network while maintaining ownership
  • The systems she has in place to manage a thriving career while being a mom of three

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> 326: How Two Friends Created A Million Dollar Wine Business During The Pandemic 326: How Two Friends Created A Million Dollar Wine Business During The Pandemic Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:51:00 GMT 46:57 c1eaf2ed-8f02-4f6c-8b87-a0bb5700785a false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/326-how-two-friends-created-a-million-dollar-wine-business-during-the-pandemic 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0d9 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full This week in the guest chair we have Erica Davis, the CEO & Founder of The Sip, a lifestyle brand that focuses on the education and discovery of champagne and sparkling wine. Along with Co-Founder Catherine Carter, Erica has opened the door for many people, especially women, to discover and indulge in the luxury of champagne. As an Oakland native, Erica made it her mission through The Sip to give back to the city through charitable initiatives coupled with every purchase. 

In this episode Erica shares:

  • How working at a startup prepared her for entrepreneurship 
  • How she balances work and relationship with her best friend/co-founder
  • Her mission to change how alcohol is marketed to women

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Erica Davis, the CEO & Founder of The Sip, a lifestyle brand that focuses on the education and discovery of champagne and sparkling wine. Along with Co-Founder Catherine Carter, Erica has opened the door for many people, especially women, to discover and indulge in the luxury of champagne. As an Oakland native, Erica made it her mission through The Sip to give back to the city through charitable initiatives coupled with every purchase. 

In this episode Erica shares:

  • How working at a startup prepared her for entrepreneurship 
  • How she balances work and relationship with her best friend/co-founder
  • Her mission to change how alcohol is marketed to women

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]]> 325: How Wilglory Tanjong Got Her Luxury Bags From Senegal To Beyoncé 325: How Wilglory Tanjong Got Her Luxury Bags From Senegal To Beyoncé Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:00:00 GMT 1:13:41 74bea955-2a76-4820-8d6b-f17dee2c8790 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/325-how-wilglory-tanjong-got-her-luxury-bags-from-senegal-to-beyonc 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0da 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In this very exciting episode, I’m chatting with Wilglory Tanjong, the Founder and CEO of Anima Iris, a technology-driven luxury bag brand that is industrializing Africa through retail. Starting with a personal investment of $5K, in under two years... full In this very exciting episode, I’m chatting with Wilglory Tanjong, the Founder and CEO of Anima Iris, a technology-driven luxury bag brand that is industrializing Africa through retail. Starting with a personal investment of $5K, in under two years Wilglory has scaled Anima Iris into a multimillion-dollar valued company. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she worked alongside artisans in Dakar, Senegal for their craftsmanship and ended up supporting their livelihoods and families
  • Her advice on keeping the faith and betting on yourself and your business every time
  • The crazy story of how she got Beyoncé to rock an Anima Iris bag and post about it on Instagram!

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]]> In this very exciting episode, I’m chatting with Wilglory Tanjong, the Founder and CEO of Anima Iris, a technology-driven luxury bag brand that is industrializing Africa through retail. Starting with a personal investment of $5K, in under two years Wilglory has scaled Anima Iris into a multimillion-dollar valued company. 

In this episode she shares:

  • How she worked alongside artisans in Dakar, Senegal for their craftsmanship and ended up supporting their livelihoods and families
  • Her advice on keeping the faith and betting on yourself and your business every time
  • The crazy story of how she got Beyoncé to rock an Anima Iris bag and post about it on Instagram!

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]]> 324: How Tolu Went From Having An Idea To A Podcast That’s Sponsored By Google (Podcast Moguls Student Spotlight) REWIND 324: How Tolu Went From Having An Idea To A Podcast That’s Sponsored By Google (Podcast Moguls Student Spotlight) REWIND Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:00:00 GMT 42:54 281c6212-9e64-4d33-be26-1d046cccb9d6 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/324-how-tolu-went-from-having-an-idea-to-a-podcast-thats-sponsored-by-google-podcast-moguls-student-spotlight-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0db 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd We’re taking it back to shine the spotlight on Tolu Garcia, host of the UI Narrative podcast. Tolu launched and scaled her podcast using the methods that I teach inside of . You’ll hear how Tolu went from just having an idea when she started the... full We’re taking it back to shine the spotlight on Tolu Garcia, host of the UI Narrative podcast. Tolu launched and scaled her podcast using the methods that I teach inside of Podcast Moguls. You’ll hear how Tolu went from just having an idea when she started the program, to launching a podcast that’s sponsored by Google. 

In this episode Tolu shares:

-The actionable steps Podcast Moguls provided when starting her podcast

-How she got Google to sponsor her indie podcast 

In case you don’t know, Podcast Moguls is an accelerator program for aspiring podcasters who want to turn their podcast into their side hustle. Learn more here. 

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]]> We’re taking it back to shine the spotlight on Tolu Garcia, host of the UI Narrative podcast. Tolu launched and scaled her podcast using the methods that I teach inside of Podcast Moguls. You’ll hear how Tolu went from just having an idea when she started the program, to launching a podcast that’s sponsored by Google. 

In this episode Tolu shares:

-The actionable steps Podcast Moguls provided when starting her podcast

-How she got Google to sponsor her indie podcast 

In case you don’t know, Podcast Moguls is an accelerator program for aspiring podcasters who want to turn their podcast into their side hustle. Learn more here. 

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]]> 323: How I Landed In The Top Charts When I Launched My Podcast 323: How I Landed In The Top Charts When I Launched My Podcast Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMT 22:58 92992352-63dd-429e-b653-d246eec77489 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/323-how-i-landed-in-the-top-charts-when-i-launched-my-podcast-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0dc 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full In today's episode I'm sharing inside my playbook, how I landed in the top charts when I launched my podcast.

I’m giving you five tips to make sure your podcast launch is successful. 

I share all these tips and much more in my Podcast Moguls Accelerator. Podcast Moguls is an 8 week, interactive accelerator program that teaches my proven, effective marketing strategies to emerging podcasters who want to make an impact, build a brand, and monetize their podcast. 

To learn more about How To Start Podcasting, sign up for my next free Masterclass: podcastmoguls.com

To learn more about my Podcast Moguls Accelerator visit: podcastmoguls.com 

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]]> In today's episode I'm sharing inside my playbook, how I landed in the top charts when I launched my podcast.

I’m giving you five tips to make sure your podcast launch is successful. 

I share all these tips and much more in my Podcast Moguls Accelerator. Podcast Moguls is an 8 week, interactive accelerator program that teaches my proven, effective marketing strategies to emerging podcasters who want to make an impact, build a brand, and monetize their podcast. 

To learn more about How To Start Podcasting, sign up for my next free Masterclass: podcastmoguls.com

To learn more about my Podcast Moguls Accelerator visit: podcastmoguls.com 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> 322: Rachel Rodgers Teaches Us Why We Should All Be Millionaires 322: Rachel Rodgers Teaches Us Why We Should All Be Millionaires Wed, 19 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMT 58:20 7d8554d6-15eb-432f-a560-23e50d9503d5 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/322-rachel-rodgers-teaches-us-why-we-should-all-be-millionaires 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0dd 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week I’m sitting down with Rachel Rodgers. Rachel is the creator of the Hello Seven brand and the founder of We Should All Be Millionaires: The Club. Her book, is a woman’s guide to earning more, building wealth, and gaining economic... full This week I’m sitting down with Rachel Rodgers. Rachel is the creator of the Hello Seven brand and the founder of We Should All Be Millionaires: The Club. Her book, We Should All Be Millionaires is a woman’s guide to earning more, building wealth, and gaining economic power. 

After law school, Rachel decided to put her degree to use and started offering her lawyer services to small businesses. Like most side hustlers, she then reevaluated if that work was truly fulfilling and realized she could be doing so much more. Then Hello Seven was born.

Today, Rachel teaches diverse women how to grow an asset that will last beyond them and how to scale their own business to seven figures.

In episode 322, Rachel shares:

  • Why we must confront the stories we tell ourselves about money
  • How she pivoted from a legal services business to business coaching
  • Rachel even puts me in the hot seat and forces me to confront how I’m restricting my own growth as a business owner! You don’t want to miss this one

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p.s. Rachel's Make Money Moves Challenge is happening again next week, October 24-October 28. I highly recommend signing up! I left her last challenge invigorated and also made money each day of the challenge using the tips she shared. Game changer!!! I loved it so much I'm doing it AGAIN. Sign up here

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]]> This week I’m sitting down with Rachel Rodgers. Rachel is the creator of the Hello Seven brand and the founder of We Should All Be Millionaires: The Club. Her book, We Should All Be Millionaires is a woman’s guide to earning more, building wealth, and gaining economic power. 

After law school, Rachel decided to put her degree to use and started offering her lawyer services to small businesses. Like most side hustlers, she then reevaluated if that work was truly fulfilling and realized she could be doing so much more. Then Hello Seven was born.

Today, Rachel teaches diverse women how to grow an asset that will last beyond them and how to scale their own business to seven figures.

In episode 322, Rachel shares:

  • Why we must confront the stories we tell ourselves about money
  • How she pivoted from a legal services business to business coaching
  • Rachel even puts me in the hot seat and forces me to confront how I’m restricting my own growth as a business owner! You don’t want to miss this one

Tune in to episode 322 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

p.s. Rachel's Make Money Moves Challenge is happening again next week, October 24-October 28. I highly recommend signing up! I left her last challenge invigorated and also made money each day of the challenge using the tips she shared. Game changer!!! I loved it so much I'm doing it AGAIN. Sign up here

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]]> 321: How Shontay Lundy Got Black Girl Sunscreen in Every Target in America 321: How Shontay Lundy Got Black Girl Sunscreen in Every Target in America Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:19:00 GMT 47:54 ddad57b3-0439-4c10-b2b2-4dea23771f6c false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/321-how-shontay-lundy-got-black-girl-sunscreen-in-every-target-in-america 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0de 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Shontay Lundy, Founder of Black Girl Sunscreen is in the guest chair today. In 2016, Shontay realized she was tired of using sunscreen that left a white residue on her dark skin. So she decided to leverage her MBA and knack for business to develop a... full Shontay Lundy, Founder of Black Girl Sunscreen is in the guest chair today. In 2016, Shontay realized she was tired of using sunscreen that left a white residue on her dark skin. So she decided to leverage her MBA and knack for business to develop a melanin-friendly option. Since then, Shontay has emerged as a thought leader and innovator in the beauty industry and her success has been chronicled by Forbes, Business Insider, Teen Vogue, InStyle, and countless other national publications. In just a few years, Black Girl Sunscreen has made its way to Ulta, CVS, Walgreens, Macys.com, NordstromRack.com, FSA.com, Ross, TJ Maxx, and specialty retailers across the globe.

In episode 321, Shontay shares:

  • How she grew Black Girl Sunscreen into 10,000 doors and eight retailers 
  • What it took to prove the concept of sunscreen for dark skin
  • How she drives her business on intuition and clever strategizing 

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]]> Shontay Lundy, Founder of Black Girl Sunscreen is in the guest chair today. In 2016, Shontay realized she was tired of using sunscreen that left a white residue on her dark skin. So she decided to leverage her MBA and knack for business to develop a melanin-friendly option. Since then, Shontay has emerged as a thought leader and innovator in the beauty industry and her success has been chronicled by Forbes, Business Insider, Teen Vogue, InStyle, and countless other national publications. In just a few years, Black Girl Sunscreen has made its way to Ulta, CVS, Walgreens, Macys.com, NordstromRack.com, FSA.com, Ross, TJ Maxx, and specialty retailers across the globe.

In episode 321, Shontay shares:

  • How she grew Black Girl Sunscreen into 10,000 doors and eight retailers 
  • What it took to prove the concept of sunscreen for dark skin
  • How she drives her business on intuition and clever strategizing 

Check out episode 321 and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> 320: How Career Coach Angelina Darrisaw Went From Side Hustler To CEO 320: How Career Coach Angelina Darrisaw Went From Side Hustler To CEO Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:07:00 GMT 58:38 a14fcae7-d531-4067-9c1d-ce4e786c3c56 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/320-how-career-coach-angelina-darrisaw-went-from-side-hustler-to-ceo 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0df 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week I’m once again sitting down with Angelina Darrisaw, Founder and CEO of C-Suite Coach. Angelina is a changemaker and entrepreneur who believes career advancement is a social justice issue.  Her firm, C-Suite Coach, is a coaching and... full This week I’m once again sitting down with Angelina Darrisaw, Founder and CEO of C-Suite Coach. Angelina is a changemaker and entrepreneur who believes career advancement is a social justice issue. 

Her firm, C-Suite Coach, is a coaching and professional development firm that empowers individuals to reach their full potential through career advancement.

C-Suite Coach supports a range of clients from small business leaders and nonprofit organizations to Fortune 500 companies — providing industry leading coaching and training experiences that develop talent, while fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. In episode 320, Angelina shares:

  • Her journey to becoming a CEO
  • The training and development she went through herself to become an effective coach
  • How she hires and empowers others in order to scale her business

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]]> This week I’m once again sitting down with Angelina Darrisaw, Founder and CEO of C-Suite Coach. Angelina is a changemaker and entrepreneur who believes career advancement is a social justice issue. 

Her firm, C-Suite Coach, is a coaching and professional development firm that empowers individuals to reach their full potential through career advancement.

C-Suite Coach supports a range of clients from small business leaders and nonprofit organizations to Fortune 500 companies — providing industry leading coaching and training experiences that develop talent, while fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. In episode 320, Angelina shares:

  • Her journey to becoming a CEO
  • The training and development she went through herself to become an effective coach
  • How she hires and empowers others in order to scale her business

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]]> 319: How To Move Forward With Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 4) REWIND 319: How To Move Forward With Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 4) REWIND Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT 23:57 72e4894d-52a4-4e58-bed1-95dc878f463a false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/319-how-to-move-forward-with-your-side-hustle-side-hustle-pro-bootcamp-pt-4-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0e0 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd You’ve done your research, gathered your materials and are ready to launch your side hustle. Now what? Keep GOING. This is the time to reevaluate, regroup, and dig deeper. A lot of side hustlers who get to this point will start to lose the spark... full You’ve done your research, gathered your materials and are ready to launch your side hustle. Now what? Keep GOING. This is the time to reevaluate, regroup, and dig deeper. A lot of side hustlers who get to this point will start to lose the spark they had when they first started. In episode 319, I’m giving you the tips to keep that same energy and build your side hustle into a sustainable business. 

Tips shared include:

  • How to affirm yourself to build confidence 
  • The next steps to stay on track with your goals
  • How to continue to find inspiration 

I’m also hosting a live Side Hustle Bootcamp next week. Whether you’ve started your side hustle or are still trying to get it off the ground, this challenge is designed to help you get out of your head and into action. Go to sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp to sign up!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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Go to sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise to learn more and apply.

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]]> You’ve done your research, gathered your materials and are ready to launch your side hustle. Now what? Keep GOING. This is the time to reevaluate, regroup, and dig deeper. A lot of side hustlers who get to this point will start to lose the spark they had when they first started. In episode 319, I’m giving you the tips to keep that same energy and build your side hustle into a sustainable business. 

Tips shared include:

  • How to affirm yourself to build confidence 
  • The next steps to stay on track with your goals
  • How to continue to find inspiration 

I’m also hosting a live Side Hustle Bootcamp next week. Whether you’ve started your side hustle or are still trying to get it off the ground, this challenge is designed to help you get out of your head and into action. Go to sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp to sign up!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

Comcast RISE is one of the best opportunities for small business owners! It is a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative designed to help strengthen small businesses owned by women of color and people of color. To date, Comcast RISE has helped over 9,500 small businesses across the U.S. with marketing, media, or technology upgrades FOR FREE—and your business could be next!  Qualifying businesses can apply to receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business. Plus even winners can apply again for a different grant!

Go to sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise to learn more and apply.

The Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp

I’m hosting a live Side Hustle Bootcamp next week. Whether you’ve started your side hustle or are still trying to get it off the ground, this challenge is designed to help you get out of your head and into action. Go to sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp to sign up!

ShopifySign up for a FREE trial at shopify.com/hustlepro to start selling online today.

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]]> 318: How To Test Out Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 3) REWIND 318: How To Test Out Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 3) REWIND Wed, 21 Sep 2022 07:00:38 GMT 18:37 efc62d48-bb69-403c-b046-70c3009bec0e false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/318-how-to-test-out-your-side-hustle-side-hustle-pro-bootcamp-pt-3-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0e1 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Our elders weren’t wrong when they said “You’ll never know until you try”, okay! When starting your side hustle, all the research in the world can’t compare to actually launching and testing it out. This may feel like the hardest part, but... full Our elders weren’t wrong when they said “You’ll never know until you try”, okay! When starting your side hustle, all the research in the world can’t compare to actually launching and testing it out. This may feel like the hardest part, but don’t let perfectionism get in the way. You’ve already done all the prep work, now it’s time to see the fruit of your labors. In episode 318, you’ll learn the steps needed to launch the side hustle of your dreams. This is part three of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp series, where I teach you how to start your side hustle. 

In the episode we discuss:

  • How to put yourself out there and get your side hustle recognized as a brand
  • What platforms you’ll need to set up 
  • How to be brave and just start 

The Side Hustle Bootcamp is designed to help busy, multi-passionate professionals just like you discover your perfect side hustle and get it up and running. Join us over at sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

Comcast RISE is one of the best opportunities for small business owners! It is a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative designed to help strengthen small businesses owned by women of color and people of color. To date, Comcast RISE has helped over 9,500 small businesses across the U.S. with marketing, media, or technology upgrades FOR FREE—and your business could be next!  Qualifying businesses can apply to receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business. Plus even winners can apply again for a different grant!

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]]> Our elders weren’t wrong when they said “You’ll never know until you try”, okay! When starting your side hustle, all the research in the world can’t compare to actually launching and testing it out. This may feel like the hardest part, but don’t let perfectionism get in the way. You’ve already done all the prep work, now it’s time to see the fruit of your labors. In episode 318, you’ll learn the steps needed to launch the side hustle of your dreams. This is part three of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp series, where I teach you how to start your side hustle. 

In the episode we discuss:

  • How to put yourself out there and get your side hustle recognized as a brand
  • What platforms you’ll need to set up 
  • How to be brave and just start 

The Side Hustle Bootcamp is designed to help busy, multi-passionate professionals just like you discover your perfect side hustle and get it up and running. Join us over at sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

Comcast RISE is one of the best opportunities for small business owners! It is a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative designed to help strengthen small businesses owned by women of color and people of color. To date, Comcast RISE has helped over 9,500 small businesses across the U.S. with marketing, media, or technology upgrades FOR FREE—and your business could be next!  Qualifying businesses can apply to receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business. Plus even winners can apply again for a different grant!

Go to sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise to learn more and apply.

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]]> 317: How To Find The Right Audience or Customer For Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 2) REWIND 317: How To Find The Right Audience or Customer For Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 2) REWIND Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:00:43 GMT 21:09 d7da5113-aecc-4c3c-a1c4-3c2889150b06 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/317-how-to-find-the-right-audience-or-customer-for-your-side-hustle-side-hustle-pro-bootcamp-pt-2-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0e2 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd So, you’ve figured out the side hustle you want to pursue. Now what’s the next step? Hint: It’s finding your audience.I’m not talking about just anyone who might come across your side hustle, I’m talking about the specific person who needs... full So, you’ve figured out the side hustle you want to pursue. Now what’s the next step? Hint: It’s finding your audience.I’m not talking about just anyone who might come across your side hustle, I’m talking about the specific person who needs and wants what you’re offering! It’s time to get creative and identify who it is you’re talking to, and I’ve got a roadmap to help you do so. This episode is part two of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp series, where I teach you how to start your side hustle. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • How to identify your customer/audience by understanding their habits
  • The benefits of getting hyper-specific in your research 
  • How to reach out to the customer you identify as your target audience 

This episode is brought to you by:

Comcast RISE is one of the best opportunities for small business owners! It is a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative designed to help strengthen small businesses owned by women of color and people of color. To date, Comcast RISE has helped over 9,500 small businesses across the U.S. with marketing, media, or technology upgrades FOR FREE—and your business could be next!  Qualifying businesses can apply to receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business. Plus even winners can apply again for a different grant!

Go to sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise to learn more and apply.

The Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp

The Side Hustle Bootcamp is designed to help busy, multi-passionate professionals just like you discover your perfect side hustle and get it up and running. Join the FREE Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp to get weekly live sessions with me, plus weekly check in emails, accountability inside of the Side Hustle Pro Facebook community, and a recap guide at the end of the bootcamp! Join here: sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

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]]> So, you’ve figured out the side hustle you want to pursue. Now what’s the next step? Hint: It’s finding your audience.I’m not talking about just anyone who might come across your side hustle, I’m talking about the specific person who needs and wants what you’re offering! It’s time to get creative and identify who it is you’re talking to, and I’ve got a roadmap to help you do so. This episode is part two of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp series, where I teach you how to start your side hustle. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • How to identify your customer/audience by understanding their habits
  • The benefits of getting hyper-specific in your research 
  • How to reach out to the customer you identify as your target audience 

This episode is brought to you by:

Comcast RISE is one of the best opportunities for small business owners! It is a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative designed to help strengthen small businesses owned by women of color and people of color. To date, Comcast RISE has helped over 9,500 small businesses across the U.S. with marketing, media, or technology upgrades FOR FREE—and your business could be next!  Qualifying businesses can apply to receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business. Plus even winners can apply again for a different grant!

Go to sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise to learn more and apply.

The Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp

The Side Hustle Bootcamp is designed to help busy, multi-passionate professionals just like you discover your perfect side hustle and get it up and running. Join the FREE Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp to get weekly live sessions with me, plus weekly check in emails, accountability inside of the Side Hustle Pro Facebook community, and a recap guide at the end of the bootcamp! Join here: sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

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]]> 316: How To Choose The Right Side Hustle For You (REWIND) 316: How To Choose The Right Side Hustle For You (REWIND) Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:45:47 GMT 20:30 2ff4d445-a5a8-4746-822b-8bf4be2f6810 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/316-how-to-choose-the-right-side-hustle-for-you-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0e3 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd If you’re still struggling to discover your perfect side hustle, you’re not alone. It’s because you’re good at more than one thing. But here’s a tip: just because you enjoy something, doesn’t mean it needs to be your side hustle! Let’s... full

If you’re still struggling to discover your perfect side hustle, you’re not alone. It’s because you’re good at more than one thing. But here’s a tip: just because you enjoy something, doesn’t mean it needs to be your side hustle! Let’s get into how to take all of your many ideas, and truly determine if it’s the best side hustle for you. This episode is part one of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp series, where I teach you how to start your side hustle. 

In this episode we discuss: 

  • Narrowing down your ideas to find a sustainable side hustle
  • How to lean into your community to get started 
  • The value of the information you already know  

P.s. I’m hosting a live side hustle accountability challenge called the Side Hustle Bootcamp and you can sign up right now. The Side Hustle Bootcamp is designed to help busy, multi-passionate professionals just like you discover your perfect side hustle and get it up and running

Go to sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp to learn more and save your spot

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If you’re still struggling to discover your perfect side hustle, you’re not alone. It’s because you’re good at more than one thing. But here’s a tip: just because you enjoy something, doesn’t mean it needs to be your side hustle! Let’s get into how to take all of your many ideas, and truly determine if it’s the best side hustle for you. This episode is part one of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp series, where I teach you how to start your side hustle. 

In this episode we discuss: 

  • Narrowing down your ideas to find a sustainable side hustle
  • How to lean into your community to get started 
  • The value of the information you already know  

P.s. I’m hosting a live side hustle accountability challenge called the Side Hustle Bootcamp and you can sign up right now. The Side Hustle Bootcamp is designed to help busy, multi-passionate professionals just like you discover your perfect side hustle and get it up and running

Go to sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp to learn more and save your spot

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

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Comcast RISE is one of the best opportunities for small business owners! It is a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative designed to help strengthen small businesses owned by women of color and people of color. To date, Comcast RISE has helped over 9,500 small businesses across the U.S. with marketing, media, or technology upgrades FOR FREE—and your business could be next!  Qualifying businesses can apply to receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business. Plus even winners can apply again for a different grant! Go to sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise to learn more and apply.

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]]> 315: How Jerri Evans Is Evolving From Turning Natural Juice Bar Owner To Legacy Builder 315: How Jerri Evans Is Evolving From Turning Natural Juice Bar Owner To Legacy Builder Wed, 31 Aug 2022 20:34:30 GMT 53:39 01fc2cb8-5f38-443a-9cb4-660b258f0fea false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/315-how-jerri-evans-is-evolving-from-turning-natural-juice-bar-owner-to-legacy-builder 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0e4 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair is Jerri Evans, the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars. Jerri was first on the show in 2017 and now she’s back with an update! As the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars, Jerri Evans has revolutionized juicing in the... full

Today in the guest chair is Jerri Evans, the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars. Jerri was first on the show in 2017 and now she’s back with an update!

As the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars, Jerri Evans has revolutionized juicing in the “hood”.  By bringing better choices to communities that otherwise lack access to healthy options, Jerri dedicated her mission to serving the often under-served and overlooked.  

It was Evans’ late mother Annette Turner, who founded Turning Natural, after being diagnosed with Stage II Breast Cancer. Shortly after her mother’s transition, Evans quit her then excelling career as an Aeronautical Engineer to pursue helping those who were looking to take care of themselves.  

Eight years and six locations later, Jerri has committed to continuing her mom’s legacy and trailblazing her own. 

On this episode, hear how Jerri:

  • Thinks about how and when to expand to a new location
  • Addressed her shortcomings as a manager to make her team stronger
  • Navigates “graduating” from a business she founded and having an exit strategy!

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Today in the guest chair is Jerri Evans, the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars. Jerri was first on the show in 2017 and now she’s back with an update!

As the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars, Jerri Evans has revolutionized juicing in the “hood”.  By bringing better choices to communities that otherwise lack access to healthy options, Jerri dedicated her mission to serving the often under-served and overlooked.  

It was Evans’ late mother Annette Turner, who founded Turning Natural, after being diagnosed with Stage II Breast Cancer. Shortly after her mother’s transition, Evans quit her then excelling career as an Aeronautical Engineer to pursue helping those who were looking to take care of themselves.  

Eight years and six locations later, Jerri has committed to continuing her mom’s legacy and trailblazing her own. 

On this episode, hear how Jerri:

  • Thinks about how and when to expand to a new location
  • Addressed her shortcomings as a manager to make her team stronger
  • Navigates “graduating” from a business she founded and having an exit strategy!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

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Turning Natural - @turningnatural

Jerri Evans - @jerrichanel

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]]> 314: How Monique Little Grew Her Natural Hair Accessory Brand into a Multimillion Dollar Company REWIND 314: How Monique Little Grew Her Natural Hair Accessory Brand into a Multimillion Dollar Company REWIND Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:00:48 GMT 36:41 b5a8f2de-187a-49e5-bb02-e5c259d9391b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/314-how-monique-little-grew-her-natural-hair-accessory-brand-into-a-multimillion-dollar-company-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0e5 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full

This week I chat with Monique Little, CEO & Founder of You Go Natural, one of the nation’s fastest growing natural hair accessory brands. Little founded the company to address the need for easy styling options for women who opt to wear their hair in its natural state. Having started with just a sewing machine, some remnant fabric from her mother’s stash and an idea, in just five years Little has successfully grown a multimillion dollar brand.

In this episode you will learn:

  • How wanting more freedom in her schedule led to the start of You Go Natural 
  • How she got her product to grow in the first six months to a point where she was making more than her full time job’s salary
  • How she went from working with contractors to opening up a facility and hiring full time employee
  • When she decided to raise capital and how she had to explain the black women’s beauty experience to people who didn’t understand the need for her product
  • Her marketing strategy for scaling the business, when she knew it was time to bring in an external team, & how being in your own target market helps with knowing what to say to your audience + much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube 

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You Go Natural: @YouGoNatural

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This week I chat with Monique Little, CEO & Founder of You Go Natural, one of the nation’s fastest growing natural hair accessory brands. Little founded the company to address the need for easy styling options for women who opt to wear their hair in its natural state. Having started with just a sewing machine, some remnant fabric from her mother’s stash and an idea, in just five years Little has successfully grown a multimillion dollar brand.

In this episode you will learn:

  • How wanting more freedom in her schedule led to the start of You Go Natural 
  • How she got her product to grow in the first six months to a point where she was making more than her full time job’s salary
  • How she went from working with contractors to opening up a facility and hiring full time employee
  • When she decided to raise capital and how she had to explain the black women’s beauty experience to people who didn’t understand the need for her product
  • Her marketing strategy for scaling the business, when she knew it was time to bring in an external team, & how being in your own target market helps with knowing what to say to your audience + much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube 

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Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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You Go Natural: @YouGoNatural

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]]> 313: How Ericka Chambers is Building Her Brand, Puzzles of Color, While Working Full Time REWIND 313: How Ericka Chambers is Building Her Brand, Puzzles of Color, While Working Full Time REWIND Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:00:39 GMT 39:16 4f106c0f-8969-4ba9-bb0d-1507accadc37 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/313-how-ericka-chambers-is-building-her-brand-puzzles-of-color-while-working-full-time-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0e6 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Ericka Chambers, CEO and Co-Founder of Puzzles of Color. Ericka and her brother founded this business in the middle of the pandemic. She used that idle time to really think through something that her and her family has... full

Today in the guest chair we have Ericka Chambers, CEO and Co-Founder of Puzzles of Color. Ericka and her brother founded this business in the middle of the pandemic. She used that idle time to really think through something that her and her family has done for years, which is build puzzles together. And the one thing they realized was lacking was puzzles featuring people of color. After unsuccessfully trying to convince other people to launch this business, Ericka and her brother finally realized it was up to them to solve this problem.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How they started, how they’re growing, how they’re learning what to delegate
  • Working with artists of color to license their pieces and turn them into puzzles
  • Juggling the business and parenting while side hustling

And so much more! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube 

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Puzzles of Color- @PuzzlesofColor

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Today in the guest chair we have Ericka Chambers, CEO and Co-Founder of Puzzles of Color. Ericka and her brother founded this business in the middle of the pandemic. She used that idle time to really think through something that her and her family has done for years, which is build puzzles together. And the one thing they realized was lacking was puzzles featuring people of color. After unsuccessfully trying to convince other people to launch this business, Ericka and her brother finally realized it was up to them to solve this problem.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How they started, how they’re growing, how they’re learning what to delegate
  • Working with artists of color to license their pieces and turn them into puzzles
  • Juggling the business and parenting while side hustling

And so much more! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube 

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Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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Puzzles of Color- @PuzzlesofColor

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]]> 312: How Gia Peppers is Forging Her Own Path In Media 312: How Gia Peppers is Forging Her Own Path In Media Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:00:45 GMT 55:41 dd1ce177-b1a9-492c-b9ef-a3696106ce33 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/312-how-gia-peppers-is-forging-her-own-path-in-media 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0e7 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full

This week in the guest chair we have Gia Peppers, an award-winning on-air talent, entertainment journalist, content creator, and podcaster who is most known for her work as a contributor on NBC's primetime morning show, "Today Show," her nationally syndicated Urban One Radio show and podcast, "More Than That with Gia Peppers," and as 1/5th of the wildly popular podcast, "Black Girl Pod." 

She shares with us how with each piece of content she creates or participates in, she hopes to remind everyone that the greatness that inspires us in others also lives in each one of us. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • How she found a way to do what she loved at a time where there weren’t many opportunities in the entertainment industry
  • How her father inspired her love for journalism 
  • How all of her experiences helped her get to where she is now
  • How she taps into the little daily joys of life for happiness rather than focusing so much on the big accomplishments + so much more..

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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Gia Peppers: @GiaPeppers

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This week in the guest chair we have Gia Peppers, an award-winning on-air talent, entertainment journalist, content creator, and podcaster who is most known for her work as a contributor on NBC's primetime morning show, "Today Show," her nationally syndicated Urban One Radio show and podcast, "More Than That with Gia Peppers," and as 1/5th of the wildly popular podcast, "Black Girl Pod." 

She shares with us how with each piece of content she creates or participates in, she hopes to remind everyone that the greatness that inspires us in others also lives in each one of us. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • How she found a way to do what she loved at a time where there weren’t many opportunities in the entertainment industry
  • How her father inspired her love for journalism 
  • How all of her experiences helped her get to where she is now
  • How she taps into the little daily joys of life for happiness rather than focusing so much on the big accomplishments + so much more..

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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Gia Peppers: @GiaPeppers

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]]> 311: How I’m Managing Life, Motherhood and Business 311: How I’m Managing Life, Motherhood and Business Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:00:29 GMT 31:15 41436418-065b-465e-a5a2-6bb3c24a7577 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/311-how-im-managing-life-motherhood-and-business 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0e8 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full This week I am back with a solo episode where I am sharing: 

  • How moving back to NY has been life changing & what I’ve learned from my entry into motherhood 
  • How I am focusing on my mindset and systems this quarter
  • What I am hiring for in my life & the book that inspired these ideas + so much more

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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Get 15% off of your first purchase order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/hustlepro

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]]> This week I am back with a solo episode where I am sharing: 

  • How moving back to NY has been life changing & what I’ve learned from my entry into motherhood 
  • How I am focusing on my mindset and systems this quarter
  • What I am hiring for in my life & the book that inspired these ideas + so much more

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

This episode is brought to you by: 

Trade And Travel

Through Trade and Travel, you can learn how to trade as a side hustle and supplement your income with trading. sign up for the Trade and Travel program at sidehustlepro.co/tradeandtravel

Thrive Causemetics

Get 15% off of your first purchase order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/hustlepro

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]]> 310: How Erica McAfee Grew The Sisters In Loss Podcast With Lessons Learned in Podcast Moguls 310: How Erica McAfee Grew The Sisters In Loss Podcast With Lessons Learned in Podcast Moguls Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:00:11 GMT 42:51 424826c1-ac53-45a6-b5fc-929e1521b02d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/310-how-erica-mcafee-grew-the-sisters-in-loss-podcast-with-lessons-learned-in-podcast-moguls 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0e9 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair we have Erica McAfee, one of my Podcast Moguls students who's here to share her journey of growing her podcast, Sisters in Loss, through the lessons learned inside of the Podcast Moguls accelerator program.

Erica is the Founder and CEO of Sisters in Loss, a maternal child health hub that helps Black women replace silence with storytelling around pregnancy and infant loss and infertility.  Sisters in Loss provides pregnancy, birth, postpartum, bereavement doula, and grief services to help women step beyond anxiety and fear and into trust and peace after loss. Its self-titled podcast spotlights resilient Black mothers who share intimate details of their journey to motherhood through painful, but inspirational loss and infertility stories.  Sisters in Loss has been featured in Forbes, BBC News, Black Enterprise, Women's Health, The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and The White House.

 In this episode she shares:

  • How her interest in alternate methods of growing a family inspired her to start podcasting 
  • What attracted her to join Podcast Moguls and her journey within the program
  • Her top lessons learned from Podcast Moguls + so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by: 

Trade and Travel

Through Trade and Travel, you can learn how to trade as a side hustle and supplement your income with trading. Sign up for the Trade and Travel program at sidehustlepro.co/tradeandtravel

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www.sistersinloss.com

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#SideHustlePro

Sisters in Loss- @SistersInLoss

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Erica McAfee, one of my Podcast Moguls students who's here to share her journey of growing her podcast, Sisters in Loss, through the lessons learned inside of the Podcast Moguls accelerator program.

Erica is the Founder and CEO of Sisters in Loss, a maternal child health hub that helps Black women replace silence with storytelling around pregnancy and infant loss and infertility.  Sisters in Loss provides pregnancy, birth, postpartum, bereavement doula, and grief services to help women step beyond anxiety and fear and into trust and peace after loss. Its self-titled podcast spotlights resilient Black mothers who share intimate details of their journey to motherhood through painful, but inspirational loss and infertility stories.  Sisters in Loss has been featured in Forbes, BBC News, Black Enterprise, Women's Health, The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and The White House.

 In this episode she shares:

  • How her interest in alternate methods of growing a family inspired her to start podcasting 
  • What attracted her to join Podcast Moguls and her journey within the program
  • Her top lessons learned from Podcast Moguls + so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by: 

Trade and Travel

Through Trade and Travel, you can learn how to trade as a side hustle and supplement your income with trading. Sign up for the Trade and Travel program at sidehustlepro.co/tradeandtravel

Links mentioned in this episode

www.sistersinloss.com

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#SideHustlePro

Sisters in Loss- @SistersInLoss

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]]> <![CDATA[309: How Ashley Reynolds Created The Most Sought After Stationery Brand, Cloth & Paper]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:00:45 GMT 37:51 97d7cb29-2c18-4681-8ddf-6debe7ced849 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/309-how-ashley-reynolds-created-the-most-sought-after-stationery-brand-cloth-paper 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0ea 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full This week in the guest chair we have Ashley Reynolds, Founder of Cloth & Paper. Established in 2015, Cloth & Paper was birthed from necessity! Ashley left her corporate finance job of 9 years and needed to devise a plan on what her next career move would be, while fulfilling her dream of being an entrepreneur. While on the hunt for a new planner, she noticed that there weren't any on the market that quite fit her minimal aesthetic or needs. It was at that point her journey down the paper trail began.

She then spent endless hours and days designing planner inserts from scratch with no previous background or education in graphic design. Shortly after, a stationery business blossomed and the line grew to offer leather planners, luxury pens, and more quintessential styles. She ran C&P alone for the first year and a half, testing her true abilities as an entrepreneur. Today, she is still head designer, AKA mastermind, behind it all, growing Cloth & Paper into a brand with over 40 employees, 100K Instagram followers, and thousands of passionate customers.

 In this episode she shares:

  • What inspired her to start Cloth & Paper
  • How she created her first planner insert on Microsoft Word!
  • How her organic approach to marketing supported the growth of her business & so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by: 

US BankVisit USBank.com for the tools you need to make your business boom! / If you’ve got goals, hopes, and dreams visit USBank.com to make them happen! U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity lender and member FDIC

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Through Trade and Travel, you can learn how to trade as a side hustle and supplement your income with trading. Sign up for the Trade and Travel program at sidehustlepro.co/tradeandtravel

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Cloth and Paper- @Cloth_and_Paper

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Ashley Reynolds, Founder of Cloth & Paper. Established in 2015, Cloth & Paper was birthed from necessity! Ashley left her corporate finance job of 9 years and needed to devise a plan on what her next career move would be, while fulfilling her dream of being an entrepreneur. While on the hunt for a new planner, she noticed that there weren't any on the market that quite fit her minimal aesthetic or needs. It was at that point her journey down the paper trail began.

She then spent endless hours and days designing planner inserts from scratch with no previous background or education in graphic design. Shortly after, a stationery business blossomed and the line grew to offer leather planners, luxury pens, and more quintessential styles. She ran C&P alone for the first year and a half, testing her true abilities as an entrepreneur. Today, she is still head designer, AKA mastermind, behind it all, growing Cloth & Paper into a brand with over 40 employees, 100K Instagram followers, and thousands of passionate customers.

 In this episode she shares:

  • What inspired her to start Cloth & Paper
  • How she created her first planner insert on Microsoft Word!
  • How her organic approach to marketing supported the growth of her business & so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by: 

US BankVisit USBank.com for the tools you need to make your business boom! / If you’ve got goals, hopes, and dreams visit USBank.com to make them happen! U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity lender and member FDIC

Trade and Travel

Through Trade and Travel, you can learn how to trade as a side hustle and supplement your income with trading. Sign up for the Trade and Travel program at sidehustlepro.co/tradeandtravel

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]]> 308: Play Pits Founder Chantel Powell Talks Growing Her Company From Her Kitchen To Target Shelves 308: Play Pits Founder Chantel Powell Talks Growing Her Company From Her Kitchen To Target Shelves Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:00:02 GMT 47:33 3ec07270-3613-4f8b-805e-7ba53f7cf930 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/308-play-pits-founder-chantel-powell-talks-growing-her-company-from-her-kitchen-to-target-shelves 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0eb 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full This week in the guest chair we have an update episode with Chantel Powell, the CEO of Play Pits. Play Pits is a mother's solution to providing a kid-friendly, all-natural hygiene option for youth with active lifestyles. It is a 100% all natural deodorant, free of aluminum, parabens, synthetic fragrances and other harsh chemicals. 

Play Pits has been featured on Good Morning America, in Essence, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, in Beyoncé’s Black Parade and more. In March 2022, Play Pits launched in 364 Target stores nationwide.

 In this episode Chantel shares:

  • How she grew Play Pits from the kitchen to Target shelves
  • How the launch in Target has exceeded expectations and how the product is actually selling out on the shelves!
  • What she's learned from working with a major retailer and navigating growing her company
  • And so much more!

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have an update episode with Chantel Powell, the CEO of Play Pits. Play Pits is a mother's solution to providing a kid-friendly, all-natural hygiene option for youth with active lifestyles. It is a 100% all natural deodorant, free of aluminum, parabens, synthetic fragrances and other harsh chemicals. 

Play Pits has been featured on Good Morning America, in Essence, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, in Beyoncé’s Black Parade and more. In March 2022, Play Pits launched in 364 Target stores nationwide.

 In this episode Chantel shares:

  • How she grew Play Pits from the kitchen to Target shelves
  • How the launch in Target has exceeded expectations and how the product is actually selling out on the shelves!
  • What she's learned from working with a major retailer and navigating growing her company
  • And so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> 307: How Felicia Jackson Created The CPR Wrap—A Pocket-Sized Guide for CPR 307: How Felicia Jackson Created The CPR Wrap—A Pocket-Sized Guide for CPR Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:00:25 GMT 39:30 f39ab356-d5fe-4a20-a661-88aba54b2d62 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/307-how-felicia-jackson-created-the-cpr-wrapa-pocket-sized-guide-for-cpr 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0ec 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Felicia Jackson is the CEO and inventor of CPRWrap, a patented, award-winning CPR template that protects and guides any non-medical responders during respiratory and cardiac emergencies that require CPR. Felicia herself was CPR certified and worked in... full Felicia Jackson is the CEO and inventor of CPRWrap, a patented, award-winning CPR template that protects and guides any non-medical responders during respiratory and cardiac emergencies that require CPR. Felicia herself was CPR certified and worked in a hospital when her 2-year-old experienced a near death event. While she froze with fear, unable to render aid to her son, her husband stepped in and saved their son’s life. That experience inspired her to develop a CPR aid for those frantic and scary moments when every second counts.In today’s episode Felicia shares:

  • How she was able to find a manufacturer and create her prototype
  • How a viral tik tok video led to a 2000% increase in monthly sales
  • How she navigates finding the right trade shows, business partners, and investors for her business & so much more

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]]> Felicia Jackson is the CEO and inventor of CPRWrap, a patented, award-winning CPR template that protects and guides any non-medical responders during respiratory and cardiac emergencies that require CPR. Felicia herself was CPR certified and worked in a hospital when her 2-year-old experienced a near death event. While she froze with fear, unable to render aid to her son, her husband stepped in and saved their son’s life. That experience inspired her to develop a CPR aid for those frantic and scary moments when every second counts.In today’s episode Felicia shares:

  • How she was able to find a manufacturer and create her prototype
  • How a viral tik tok video led to a 2000% increase in monthly sales
  • How she navigates finding the right trade shows, business partners, and investors for her business & so much more

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> 306: Latched and Hooked Founder Tiffini Gatlin Is Pioneering Synthetic Hair Without Scalp Irritation 306: Latched and Hooked Founder Tiffini Gatlin Is Pioneering Synthetic Hair Without Scalp Irritation Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:00:02 GMT 1:02:13 37871cf8-825a-44bf-a097-e9fbf2099a23 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/306-latched-and-hooked-founder-tiffini-gatlin-is-pionering-synthetic-hair-without-scalp-irritation 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0ed 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week in the guest chair we have Tiffini Gatlin, CEO and Founder of Latched and Hooked Beauty. Tiffini is an innovator with over 15 years of experience in direct to consumer sales. Latched and Hooked Beauty has a scalp-first approach to textured... full This week in the guest chair we have Tiffini Gatlin, CEO and Founder of Latched and Hooked Beauty. Tiffini is an innovator with over 15 years of experience in direct to consumer sales. Latched and Hooked Beauty has a scalp-first approach to textured hair care with a mission to diversify the hair extension space with high-performance synthetic hair fibers and clean formulas that don't irritate or cause inflammation of the scalp.

Since her business launch five years ago,Tiffini has garnered the support of companies like Visa, Paypal and Google for Startups who awarded the brand with a $100k non-dilutive cash award to support her company’s vision to make beauty simple and accessible for Black women.

 In this episode she shares:

  • The ups and downs of her entrepreneurship journey
  • Why she started Latched and Hooked
  • Why she wasn’t afraid to reinvent herself over and over again and so much more!

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Tiffini Gatlin, CEO and Founder of Latched and Hooked Beauty. Tiffini is an innovator with over 15 years of experience in direct to consumer sales. Latched and Hooked Beauty has a scalp-first approach to textured hair care with a mission to diversify the hair extension space with high-performance synthetic hair fibers and clean formulas that don't irritate or cause inflammation of the scalp.

Since her business launch five years ago,Tiffini has garnered the support of companies like Visa, Paypal and Google for Startups who awarded the brand with a $100k non-dilutive cash award to support her company’s vision to make beauty simple and accessible for Black women.

 In this episode she shares:

  • The ups and downs of her entrepreneurship journey
  • Why she started Latched and Hooked
  • Why she wasn’t afraid to reinvent herself over and over again and so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> <![CDATA[305: How Storyteller Renae Bluitt Amplifies Black Women Entrepreneurs with her Documentary & Brand, She Did That.]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2022 15:34:49 GMT 54:52 0eb7eb1e-bd81-4388-a5c2-edde79ec69e3 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/305-how-storyteller-renae-bluitt-amplifies-black-women-entrepreneurs-with-her-netflix-film-brand-she-did-that 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0ee 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week in the guest chair we have Renae L. Bluitt, a Los Angeles and New York City-based storyteller who serves as an advocate for Black women’s accurate representation in the media. With over a decade of experience, Renae has gained valuable... full This week in the guest chair we have Renae L. Bluitt, a Los Angeles and New York City-based storyteller who serves as an advocate for Black women’s accurate representation in the media. With over a decade of experience, Renae has gained valuable insight into Black women entrepreneurs' narratives — a passion that she channeled into her first film as Creator and Executive Producer of the documentary, “She Did That.” In episode 305 Renae shares:

  • How she knew when it was time to turn her side hustle into a full time hustle
  • Her 4 year journey of producing the She Did That film to premiering it on Netflix in February of 2020 
  • How she expanded the She Did That brand into a podcast +so much more!

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Renae L. Bluitt, a Los Angeles and New York City-based storyteller who serves as an advocate for Black women’s accurate representation in the media. With over a decade of experience, Renae has gained valuable insight into Black women entrepreneurs' narratives — a passion that she channeled into her first film as Creator and Executive Producer of the documentary, “She Did That.” In episode 305 Renae shares:

  • How she knew when it was time to turn her side hustle into a full time hustle
  • Her 4 year journey of producing the She Did That film to premiering it on Netflix in February of 2020 
  • How she expanded the She Did That brand into a podcast +so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by: 

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Renae Bluitt: @IAmRenaeBluitt 

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]]> 304: How Shonitria Anthony Invested in Herself In Order To Grow Her Podcast, Blunt Blowin’ Mama 304: How Shonitria Anthony Invested in Herself In Order To Grow Her Podcast, Blunt Blowin’ Mama Thu, 16 Jun 2022 03:03:10 GMT 56:49 137fcf2e-bd3f-417d-a078-6645905ec291 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/304-how-shonitria-anthony-invested-in-herself-in-order-to-grow-her-podcast-blunt-blowin-mama 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0ef 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have a Podcast Moguls student spotlight with Shonitria Anthony, host of the Blunt Blowin Mama Podcast. Blunt Blowin’ Mama started in December 2017 as a cannabis lifestyle platform that aims to normalize parents who... full Today in the guest chair we have a Podcast Moguls student spotlight with Shonitria Anthony, host of the Blunt Blowin Mama Podcast. Blunt Blowin’ Mama started in December 2017 as a cannabis lifestyle platform that aims to normalize parents who consume cannabis by having open and honest conversations about the plant. In 2019, The Blunt Blowin’ Mama podcast was launched and was named one of the “Top eight cannabis podcasts you need in your life” by Forbes. 

 In this episode Shonitria shares:

  • How she launched and scaled her podcast using the methods that I teach inside of Podcast Moguls. 
  • How she went from having an idea and being intimidated by the process of starting a podcast on her own to learning about Podcast Moguls and making the investment in herself by joining the program. 
  • How she grew the podcast to become the the top-rated weekly Blunt Blowin’ Mama podcast, and how she monetizes her show via podcast sponsorship and her BBM merchandise. 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have a Podcast Moguls student spotlight with Shonitria Anthony, host of the Blunt Blowin Mama Podcast. Blunt Blowin’ Mama started in December 2017 as a cannabis lifestyle platform that aims to normalize parents who consume cannabis by having open and honest conversations about the plant. In 2019, The Blunt Blowin’ Mama podcast was launched and was named one of the “Top eight cannabis podcasts you need in your life” by Forbes. 

 In this episode Shonitria shares:

  • How she launched and scaled her podcast using the methods that I teach inside of Podcast Moguls. 
  • How she went from having an idea and being intimidated by the process of starting a podcast on her own to learning about Podcast Moguls and making the investment in herself by joining the program. 
  • How she grew the podcast to become the the top-rated weekly Blunt Blowin’ Mama podcast, and how she monetizes her show via podcast sponsorship and her BBM merchandise. 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> 303: How Shirley Ansley Grew Her Web Design Business From Side Hustle To Full-Time Career 303: How Shirley Ansley Grew Her Web Design Business From Side Hustle To Full-Time Career Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:00:00 GMT 56:47 e18a6647-91e2-488b-bb39-bb136733d1f4 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/303-how-shirley-ansley-grew-her-web-design-business-from-side-hustle-to-full-time-career 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0f0 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week in the guest chair we have Shirley Ansley. In 2015, Shirley went on a journey to start a business and tried to DIY her website only to find out that making your own website is kind of hard. She became instantly obsessed with figuring out how... full This week in the guest chair we have Shirley Ansley. In 2015, Shirley went on a journey to start a business and tried to DIY her website only to find out that making your own website is kind of hard. She became instantly obsessed with figuring out how to build a website the right way and along the way found herself starting a business as a freelance website designer.

She ran her business on the side while still working a full time job for almost two years until finally taking the leap. She left her 9 to 5 while three months pregnant with her second child a few months before the pandemic hit.

Today, she is a successful (and profitable) freelance website designer who’s had the privilege of working with award winning podcasts, POC women-led businesses, national organizations and more. 

In today’s episode we get into:

  • The strategy she used to transition from her job while still growing her side hustle
  • How she worked on and improved her technical design knowledge so she could shift from charging $675 for a website to now charging $5000-$10000
  • And so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Shirley Ansley. In 2015, Shirley went on a journey to start a business and tried to DIY her website only to find out that making your own website is kind of hard. She became instantly obsessed with figuring out how to build a website the right way and along the way found herself starting a business as a freelance website designer.

She ran her business on the side while still working a full time job for almost two years until finally taking the leap. She left her 9 to 5 while three months pregnant with her second child a few months before the pandemic hit.

Today, she is a successful (and profitable) freelance website designer who’s had the privilege of working with award winning podcasts, POC women-led businesses, national organizations and more. 

In today’s episode we get into:

  • The strategy she used to transition from her job while still growing her side hustle
  • How she worked on and improved her technical design knowledge so she could shift from charging $675 for a website to now charging $5000-$10000
  • And so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> 302: How Desiree Verdejo Created a Solution for Hyperpigmentation With Her Brand Hyper Skin REWIND 302: How Desiree Verdejo Created a Solution for Hyperpigmentation With Her Brand Hyper Skin REWIND Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT 40:06 fe8f4799-a82b-429c-b597-e3e2764f1214 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/302-how-desiree-verdejo-created-a-solution-for-hyperpigmentation-with-her-brand-hyper-skin-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0f1 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week in the guest chair we have Desiree Verdejo, founder of Hyper Skin. As a Black woman with acne-prone skin that’s subject to dark spots and hyperpigmentation, Desiree never saw people who looked like her in the skincare space. That’s why... full In this episode we discuss:

  • What moved Desiree to create Hyper Skin
  • How running her beauty boutique led her to realize what concerns her customers had with their skin, therefore creating Hyper Skin
  • How she was able to partner with Sephora to get Hyper Skin in stores
  • What was her marketing process when she launched her product & the strategy behind focusing on only one product
  • The supply chain issues that come with being self funded and having a partnership like Sephora + much more..

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube 

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]]> In this episode we discuss:

  • What moved Desiree to create Hyper Skin
  • How running her beauty boutique led her to realize what concerns her customers had with their skin, therefore creating Hyper Skin
  • How she was able to partner with Sephora to get Hyper Skin in stores
  • What was her marketing process when she launched her product & the strategy behind focusing on only one product
  • The supply chain issues that come with being self funded and having a partnership like Sephora + much more..

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube 

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Faherty

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]]> 301: How To Make Trading A Side Hustle With Teri Ijeoma REWIND 301: How To Make Trading A Side Hustle With Teri Ijeoma REWIND Wed, 25 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT 38:37 85d7b9e7-5a96-4501-9149-0774d0b5dec7 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/301-how-to-make-trading-a-side-hustle-with-teri-ijeoma-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0f2 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full This week we have a rewind episode of the update episode with Teri Ijeoma! One of my goals this year is to dive into Teri’s Trade & Travel course & start trading as a side hustle. And I’m kicking it off by joining her Your First Trade Challenge. Check it out here: http://sidehustlepro.co/firsttrade

Teri Ijeoma began her professional career working in education and nonprofits. When she started trading stocks eleven years ago, she initially saw it as an opportunity to simply supplement her income. However, she was so successful with this side hustle that in 2017, she decided to quit her job, travel the world, and begin trading full-time. While traveling, Teri was constantly asked to show others how she was successfully trading in the stock market. She set up and taught her first class in Thailand, her second in Vietnam, and had a fully-fledged curriculum created by the time she returned to the States. Teri now offers an online curriculum that shares her investing strategies with people all over the world. She also partners with organizations and companies to train and empower individuals to achieve financial freedom and build wealth through investing.

In this episode, Teri shares advice on how to finally get started with her course, how to work on your mindset for trading and gives some tips on how to reach your income goals with trading.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Her preferred trading method and what is the difference (going long vs short selling)
  • How to actually get started with Teri’s trading course & trading in general + what causes us to delay getting started
  • Can you really trade stocks as a side hustle to earn an extra income
  • Paper trading and its benefits
  • How to set concrete goals in trading 

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]]> This week we have a rewind episode of the update episode with Teri Ijeoma! One of my goals this year is to dive into Teri’s Trade & Travel course & start trading as a side hustle. And I’m kicking it off by joining her Your First Trade Challenge. Check it out here: http://sidehustlepro.co/firsttrade

Teri Ijeoma began her professional career working in education and nonprofits. When she started trading stocks eleven years ago, she initially saw it as an opportunity to simply supplement her income. However, she was so successful with this side hustle that in 2017, she decided to quit her job, travel the world, and begin trading full-time. While traveling, Teri was constantly asked to show others how she was successfully trading in the stock market. She set up and taught her first class in Thailand, her second in Vietnam, and had a fully-fledged curriculum created by the time she returned to the States. Teri now offers an online curriculum that shares her investing strategies with people all over the world. She also partners with organizations and companies to train and empower individuals to achieve financial freedom and build wealth through investing.

In this episode, Teri shares advice on how to finally get started with her course, how to work on your mindset for trading and gives some tips on how to reach your income goals with trading.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Her preferred trading method and what is the difference (going long vs short selling)
  • How to actually get started with Teri’s trading course & trading in general + what causes us to delay getting started
  • Can you really trade stocks as a side hustle to earn an extra income
  • Paper trading and its benefits
  • How to set concrete goals in trading 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

Journey to Launch

Host and personal finance educator Jamila Souffrant shares practical and tactical ways that you can achieve your dreams of Financial Freedom & Financial Independence. Subscribe and listen to the Journey To Launch podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. 

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]]> 300: Unlearning Purpose: How to Stop Overthinking and Start Side Hustling (REWIND) 300: Unlearning Purpose: How to Stop Overthinking and Start Side Hustling (REWIND) Wed, 18 May 2022 14:00:00 GMT 30:02 328dbfe9-6e3d-48dc-b197-47804c821219 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/300-unlearning-purpose-how-to-stop-overthinking-and-start-side-hustling-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0f3 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full In this week’s rewind episode, Co-Work With Me as I discuss unlearning purpose and how to stop letting analysis paralysis keep you from pursuing your side hustle.

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]]> In this week’s rewind episode, Co-Work With Me as I discuss unlearning purpose and how to stop letting analysis paralysis keep you from pursuing your side hustle.

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by: 

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]]> 299: How Jessica Nabongo Became The First Black Woman to Travel To Every Country In The World 299: How Jessica Nabongo Became The First Black Woman to Travel To Every Country In The World Wed, 11 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT 51:39 1843e834-ac51-4e21-8ea0-12ac2cff2708 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/299-how-jessica-nabongo-became-the-first-black-woman-to-travel-to-every-country-in-the-world 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0f4 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week in the guest chair we have Jessica Nabongo. Jessica is a wanderlust, writer, entrepreneur, public speaker and travel expert, most widely known for being the first Black woman on record to visit every country in the world.  At her core,... full At her core, she is a dreamer looking to craft a life and career that interconnects her passions and talents. 

A first generation American, Jessica was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan to Ugandan parents. 

As her career path changed, Jessica realized that travel, writing and photography continued to show up as vehicles of self expression and were essential parts of her life, leading to the creation of her blog, The Catch Me If You Can. She also created Jet Black, a boutique luxury travel company that hosts group trips and curates itineraries to countries in Africa, Central and South America, the Caribbean. Her work as a travel writer and entrepreneur has led to speaking opportunities around the world. And she started it all as a side hustler

 In this episode she shares:

  • How and why she started The Catch Me If You Can blog and when it became a side hustle
  • How she uses her blog to share her travel adventures and build a global community. 
  • Her experiences founding a boutique travel agency and the effect the pandemic had on that business
  • How she uses her story to educate and inspire others to travel and experience the world around them through her new book, The Catch Me If You Can
  • And so much more!

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]]> At her core, she is a dreamer looking to craft a life and career that interconnects her passions and talents. 

A first generation American, Jessica was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan to Ugandan parents. 

As her career path changed, Jessica realized that travel, writing and photography continued to show up as vehicles of self expression and were essential parts of her life, leading to the creation of her blog, The Catch Me If You Can. She also created Jet Black, a boutique luxury travel company that hosts group trips and curates itineraries to countries in Africa, Central and South America, the Caribbean. Her work as a travel writer and entrepreneur has led to speaking opportunities around the world. And she started it all as a side hustler

 In this episode she shares:

  • How and why she started The Catch Me If You Can blog and when it became a side hustle
  • How she uses her blog to share her travel adventures and build a global community. 
  • Her experiences founding a boutique travel agency and the effect the pandemic had on that business
  • How she uses her story to educate and inspire others to travel and experience the world around them through her new book, The Catch Me If You Can
  • And so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by: 

Journey to Launch

Host and personal finance educator Jamila Souffrant shares practical and tactical ways that you can achieve your dreams of Financial Freedom & Financial Independence. Subscribe and listen to the Journey To Launch podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. 

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]]> 298: How Mented Cosmetics Grew From Side Hustle To Multi-Million Dollar Beauty Brand (w/ KJ Miller) 298: How Mented Cosmetics Grew From Side Hustle To Multi-Million Dollar Beauty Brand (w/ KJ Miller) Thu, 05 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT 51:31 bf60ea3e-740c-4701-baf1-bb7cbbe59f81 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/298-how-mented-cosmetics-grew-from-side-hustle-to-multi-million-dollar-beauty-brand-w-kj-miller 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0f5 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week we have an update episode with KJ Miller, Co-Founder and CEO of Mented Cosmetics, a multi-million dollar beauty brand celebrating women of all hues. KJ was on the podcast in 2017 when she first launched Mented Cosmetics and joins us again to... full This week we have an update episode with KJ Miller, Co-Founder and CEO of Mented Cosmetics, a multi-million dollar beauty brand celebrating women of all hues. KJ was on the podcast in 2017 when she first launched Mented Cosmetics and joins us again to share how her company has achieved rapid growth since. Mented helps women feel seen and empowered with its inclusive shade range and has been featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Allure, and was hailed as having the "best nude lipsticks we've ever worn" by Essence Magazine.

 In this episode we discuss:

  • Mented Cosmetics’s rapid growth since 2017
  • How KJ Miller is inspiring so many other entrepreneurs 
  • Her approach to scaling her business by building her team 
  • How she handled the fundraising process & so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> This week we have an update episode with KJ Miller, Co-Founder and CEO of Mented Cosmetics, a multi-million dollar beauty brand celebrating women of all hues. KJ was on the podcast in 2017 when she first launched Mented Cosmetics and joins us again to share how her company has achieved rapid growth since. Mented helps women feel seen and empowered with its inclusive shade range and has been featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Allure, and was hailed as having the "best nude lipsticks we've ever worn" by Essence Magazine.

 In this episode we discuss:

  • Mented Cosmetics’s rapid growth since 2017
  • How KJ Miller is inspiring so many other entrepreneurs 
  • Her approach to scaling her business by building her team 
  • How she handled the fundraising process & so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by: 

Comcast Rise

Comcast RISE is now accepting applications from People of Color (POC)-owned and female-owned, small businesses. So click here to apply: https://bit.ly/RISEQ1_Email_SHP

Faherty

Get 20% off of your purchase at FahertyBrand.com/HustlePro by using code HustlePro at checkout!

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]]> 297: How to Put Your Side Hustle Dreams in Drive (w/Rana Campbell) 297: How to Put Your Side Hustle Dreams in Drive (w/Rana Campbell) Wed, 27 Apr 2022 21:00:00 GMT 59:41 e66db32e-4465-45ed-a54a-3924b023c603 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/297-how-to-put-your-side-hustle-dreams-in-drive-wrana-campbell 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0f6 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week in the guest chair we have Rana Campbell, Founder and Chief Dream Driver behind Dreams In Drive; a platform that helps millennial creatives learn how to take their dreams from park to drive. Rana is no stranger to exploring her many dreams.... full This week in the guest chair we have Rana Campbell, Founder and Chief Dream Driver behind Dreams In Drive; a platform that helps millennial creatives learn how to take their dreams from park to drive. Rana is no stranger to exploring her many dreams. In addition to running Dreams In Drive, Rana works in Marketing and Partnerships at Paramount's Internal Branded Content Studio, helping to make brand partnerships come alive for some of your favorite brands. As a multi-passionate and lifelong storyteller, Rana knows all about how to put your side hustle dreams into drive.

 In this episode she shares:

  • How and why she started the Dreams in Drive podcast and how it’s changed her life
  • Why it’s important and smart to have a 9 to 5 while chasing your dreams
  • How she approaches exploring various side hustle ideas as a multi passionate side hustler
  • How having a child made her think about her purpose and future & so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Rana Campbell, Founder and Chief Dream Driver behind Dreams In Drive; a platform that helps millennial creatives learn how to take their dreams from park to drive. Rana is no stranger to exploring her many dreams. In addition to running Dreams In Drive, Rana works in Marketing and Partnerships at Paramount's Internal Branded Content Studio, helping to make brand partnerships come alive for some of your favorite brands. As a multi-passionate and lifelong storyteller, Rana knows all about how to put your side hustle dreams into drive.

 In this episode she shares:

  • How and why she started the Dreams in Drive podcast and how it’s changed her life
  • Why it’s important and smart to have a 9 to 5 while chasing your dreams
  • How she approaches exploring various side hustle ideas as a multi passionate side hustler
  • How having a child made her think about her purpose and future & so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by: Shopify. Go to shopify.com/hustlepro for a free fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.

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]]> <![CDATA[296: How Lola Banjo Launched Luxury Handbag Brand Silver & Riley While Side Hustling]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT 1:17:47 5333ab2c-6b30-4a8c-896d-67336b420dd1 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/296-how-lola-banjo-launched-luxury-handbag-brand-silver-riley-while-side-hustling 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0f7 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full  In this episode we discuss:

  • What inspired Silver & Riley and why it took her 10 years to finally launch her business
  • The painful lesson that cost her $20,000 due to a shady manufacturer
  • The response she received once she launched in October 2019 and what happened once the pandemic hit!
  • & so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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Podcast Moguls: Want to make podcasting your side hustle? Want to grow your show and use it as a platform to attract press, paid partnerships, and speaking opportunities? Register for my next podcast training at podcastmoguls.com

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]]>  In this episode we discuss:

  • What inspired Silver & Riley and why it took her 10 years to finally launch her business
  • The painful lesson that cost her $20,000 due to a shady manufacturer
  • The response she received once she launched in October 2019 and what happened once the pandemic hit!
  • & so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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Podcast Moguls: Want to make podcasting your side hustle? Want to grow your show and use it as a platform to attract press, paid partnerships, and speaking opportunities? Register for my next podcast training at podcastmoguls.com

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]]> <![CDATA[295: How Savvy Events Founder DeNeitra Burnett's Pandemic Pivot Led To A 7-Figure Business]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 22:00:00 GMT 37:01 54a23099-1e8a-4a6b-8821-e525941a1155 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/295-how-savvy-events-founder-deneitra-burnetts-pandemic-pivot-led-to-a-7-figure-business 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0f8 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In this episode we speak with DeNeitra Burnett, the Founder and CEO of Savvy Events, a Los-Angeles based event production and creative agency. With an MBA from Cal State San Bernardino and BA in Communications from Howard University, DeNeitra has used... full In this episode we speak with DeNeitra Burnett, the Founder and CEO of Savvy Events, a Los-Angeles based event production and creative agency. With an MBA from Cal State San Bernardino and BA in Communications from Howard University, DeNeitra has used her creativity and grit to climb to the top of the events industry. She’s a regular on the BizBash 500 list of the nation's most influential event planners and works closely with entertainment titans and Fortune 500 companies like HBO, Netflix, and HP, among others.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear how when the events business was shut during the Pandemic, she pivoted her business to custom mailers. Her clever thinking, creative problem solving and ideation led her to scale her business to a 7-Figure Business.

In this episode DeNeitra shares:

  • How she made her first custom mailer during the pandemic and created a whole new division in her business
  • How she structures her pricing to make sure she is fairly compensated
  • How she’s expanding her business and team to incorporate both event production and creative mailer production and so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> In this episode we speak with DeNeitra Burnett, the Founder and CEO of Savvy Events, a Los-Angeles based event production and creative agency. With an MBA from Cal State San Bernardino and BA in Communications from Howard University, DeNeitra has used her creativity and grit to climb to the top of the events industry. She’s a regular on the BizBash 500 list of the nation's most influential event planners and works closely with entertainment titans and Fortune 500 companies like HBO, Netflix, and HP, among others.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear how when the events business was shut during the Pandemic, she pivoted her business to custom mailers. Her clever thinking, creative problem solving and ideation led her to scale her business to a 7-Figure Business.

In this episode DeNeitra shares:

  • How she made her first custom mailer during the pandemic and created a whole new division in her business
  • How she structures her pricing to make sure she is fairly compensated
  • How she’s expanding her business and team to incorporate both event production and creative mailer production and so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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]]> 294: How To Access Capital For Your Business (w/ Olivia Owens of IFundWomen of Color) 294: How To Access Capital For Your Business (w/ Olivia Owens of IFundWomen of Color) Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT 49:11 71c74d72-5348-4b36-9af1-edf592473654 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/294-how-to-access-capital-for-your-business-w-olivia-owens-and-ifundwomen-of-color 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0f9 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Olivia Owens. Olivia is the Vice President of Entrepreneur Success at IFundWomen and the Creator of IFundWomen of Color. IFundWomen is the go-to funding marketplace for women-owned businesses and the people who want to... full Today in the guest chair we have Olivia Owens. Olivia is the Vice President of Entrepreneur Success at IFundWomen and the Creator of IFundWomen of Color. IFundWomen is the go-to funding marketplace for women-owned businesses and the people who want to support them with access to capital, coaching, and connections.

In January of 2020, Olivia developed IFundWomen of Color, a program dedicated to advancing entrepreneurs of color by addressing the unique pain points diverse founders face when it comes to accessing capital for their businesses. This funding ecosystem is designed to empower early-stage, women entrepreneurs and bridge the funding gap for women of color.

In this episode:

  • Olivia shares what IFundWomen is + how & why she started IFundWomen of Color within the established company.
  • We dispel myths about what crowdfunding is, who should crowdfund, and what kind of network you need to have to have a successful crowdfunding campaign. 
  • We speak about the mental blocks that prevent some of us from launching a crowdfunding campaign, and so much more

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Olivia Owens. Olivia is the Vice President of Entrepreneur Success at IFundWomen and the Creator of IFundWomen of Color. IFundWomen is the go-to funding marketplace for women-owned businesses and the people who want to support them with access to capital, coaching, and connections.

In January of 2020, Olivia developed IFundWomen of Color, a program dedicated to advancing entrepreneurs of color by addressing the unique pain points diverse founders face when it comes to accessing capital for their businesses. This funding ecosystem is designed to empower early-stage, women entrepreneurs and bridge the funding gap for women of color.

In this episode:

  • Olivia shares what IFundWomen is + how & why she started IFundWomen of Color within the established company.
  • We dispel myths about what crowdfunding is, who should crowdfund, and what kind of network you need to have to have a successful crowdfunding campaign. 
  • We speak about the mental blocks that prevent some of us from launching a crowdfunding campaign, and so much more

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]]> 293: How Ericka Chambers is Building Her Brand, Puzzles of Color, While Working Full Time 293: How Ericka Chambers is Building Her Brand, Puzzles of Color, While Working Full Time Wed, 30 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMT 39:16 e62156c9-0a2b-42e1-a66b-ee37fbd90c6a false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/293-how-ericka-chambers-is-building-her-brand-puzzles-of-color-while-working-full-time 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0fa 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Ericka Chambers, CEO and Co-Founder of Puzzles of Color. Ericka and her brother founded this business in the middle of the pandemic. She used that idle time to really think through something that her and her family has... full Today in the guest chair we have Ericka Chambers, CEO and Co-Founder of Puzzles of Color. Ericka and her brother founded this business in the middle of the pandemic. She used that idle time to really think through something that her and her family has done for years, which is build puzzles together. And the one thing they realized was lacking was puzzles featuring people of color. After unsuccessfully trying to convince other people to launch this business, Ericka and her brother finally realized it was up to them to solve this problem.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How they started, how they’re growing, how they’re learning what to delegate
  • Working with artists of color to license their pieces and turn them into puzzles
  • Juggling the business and parenting while side hustling

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Ericka Chambers, CEO and Co-Founder of Puzzles of Color. Ericka and her brother founded this business in the middle of the pandemic. She used that idle time to really think through something that her and her family has done for years, which is build puzzles together. And the one thing they realized was lacking was puzzles featuring people of color. After unsuccessfully trying to convince other people to launch this business, Ericka and her brother finally realized it was up to them to solve this problem.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How they started, how they’re growing, how they’re learning what to delegate
  • Working with artists of color to license their pieces and turn them into puzzles
  • Juggling the business and parenting while side hustling

And so much more! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube 

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]]> 292: How Gia Peppers is Forging Her Own Path In Media 292: How Gia Peppers is Forging Her Own Path In Media Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:29:46 GMT 56:02 f0c37897-d2c7-4acd-966b-03746796ddcd false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/292-how-gia-peppers-is-forging-her-own-path-in-media-0 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0fb 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full This week in the guest chair we have Gia Peppers, an award-winning on-air talent, entertainment journalist, content creator, and podcaster who is most known for her work as a contributor on NBC's primetime morning show, "Today Show," her nationally syndicated Urban One Radio show and podcast, "More Than That with Gia Peppers," and as 1/5th of the wildly popular podcast, "Black Girl Pod." 

She shares with us how with each piece of content she creates or participates in, she hopes to remind everyone that the greatness that inspires us in others also lives in each one of us. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • How she found a way to do what she loved at a time where there weren’t many opportunities in the entertainment industry
  • How her father inspired her love for journalism 
  • How all of her experiences helped her get to where she is now
  • How she taps into the little daily joys of life for happiness rather than focusing so much on the big accomplishments + so much more..

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Gia Peppers, an award-winning on-air talent, entertainment journalist, content creator, and podcaster who is most known for her work as a contributor on NBC's primetime morning show, "Today Show," her nationally syndicated Urban One Radio show and podcast, "More Than That with Gia Peppers," and as 1/5th of the wildly popular podcast, "Black Girl Pod." 

She shares with us how with each piece of content she creates or participates in, she hopes to remind everyone that the greatness that inspires us in others also lives in each one of us. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • How she found a way to do what she loved at a time where there weren’t many opportunities in the entertainment industry
  • How her father inspired her love for journalism 
  • How all of her experiences helped her get to where she is now
  • How she taps into the little daily joys of life for happiness rather than focusing so much on the big accomplishments + so much more..

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]]> <![CDATA[291: Side Hustle Pro is Being Inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame, I’m Re-Launching Merch, & I Moved Back to NY!]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:51:41 GMT 26:50 9f61feba-76df-45e4-a5fc-c05cbbba4367 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/side-hustle-pro-is-being-inducted-into-the-podcast-hall-of-fame-im-re-launching-merch-i-moved-back-to-ny 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0fd 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week I am back with a solo episode to share some exciting updates happening in my life and with Side Hustle Pro! In this episode I share: How grateful I am that Side Hustle Pro is being inducted to the Podcast Hall of Fame! Why I am excited to... full This week I am back with a solo episode to share some exciting updates happening in my life and with Side Hustle Pro!

In this episode I share:

  • How grateful I am that Side Hustle Pro is being inducted to the Podcast Hall of Fame!
  • Why I am excited to be back in NY closer to our parents and friends 
  • How I am recommitting to the goals I set for the year with Nicaila TV on YouTube
  • That Side Hustle Pro merch is now available!

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]]> This week I am back with a solo episode to share some exciting updates happening in my life and with Side Hustle Pro!

In this episode I share:

  • How grateful I am that Side Hustle Pro is being inducted to the Podcast Hall of Fame!
  • Why I am excited to be back in NY closer to our parents and friends 
  • How I am recommitting to the goals I set for the year with Nicaila TV on YouTube
  • That Side Hustle Pro merch is now available!

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]]> 290: How Influencer Dayna Bolden Attracts Opportunities And A Loyal Tribe By Being Her Authentic Self (REWIND) 290: How Influencer Dayna Bolden Attracts Opportunities And A Loyal Tribe By Being Her Authentic Self (REWIND) Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:55:32 GMT 49:06 78b4e3c0-4c6f-47fc-bbd4-01e13dd7747d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/290-how-influencer-dayna-bolden-attracts-opportunities-and-a-loyal-tribe-by-being-her-authentic-self-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0fe 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Influencer Dayna Bolden is in the guest chair in this rewind episode with an update.  It’s been three years since Dayna, an Entrepreneur and Lifestyle Blogger based in Atlanta, shared her journey with us. Since then, Dayna has consistently... full Influencer Dayna Bolden is in the guest chair in this rewind episode with an update. 

It’s been three years since Dayna, an Entrepreneur and Lifestyle Blogger based in Atlanta, shared her journey with us. Since then, Dayna has consistently dominated the online arena serving as the Creative Director of DaynaBolden.com and CEO of Bolden Creative Media. 

The digital marketing maven has successfully curated healthy and enduring marketing campaigns for esteemed brands such as Nike, VH1, Disney H&M and has been acknowledged by media outlets such as Forbes, Elle Magazine and was voted as one of Essence Magazine’s top influencers to follow as she inspires her audience on a daily with her creative, authentic and relatable content. 

On this episode, Dayna shares:

  • How to get out of your head and show up authentically on social media
  • The difference between being an influencer and being influential
  • How to be realistic about your needs and get help
  • Her content tips and tricks!

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]]> Influencer Dayna Bolden is in the guest chair in this rewind episode with an update. 

It’s been three years since Dayna, an Entrepreneur and Lifestyle Blogger based in Atlanta, shared her journey with us. Since then, Dayna has consistently dominated the online arena serving as the Creative Director of DaynaBolden.com and CEO of Bolden Creative Media. 

The digital marketing maven has successfully curated healthy and enduring marketing campaigns for esteemed brands such as Nike, VH1, Disney H&M and has been acknowledged by media outlets such as Forbes, Elle Magazine and was voted as one of Essence Magazine’s top influencers to follow as she inspires her audience on a daily with her creative, authentic and relatable content. 

On this episode, Dayna shares:

  • How to get out of your head and show up authentically on social media
  • The difference between being an influencer and being influential
  • How to be realistic about your needs and get help
  • Her content tips and tricks!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

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]]> 289: Necole Kane Shares How to Reinvent Yourself As Many Times As You Need To REWIND 289: Necole Kane Shares How to Reinvent Yourself As Many Times As You Need To REWIND Wed, 02 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT 1:03:15 e28125ab-c037-428d-b837-427e7647fdd1 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/289-necole-kane-shares-how-to-reinvent-yourself-as-many-times-as-you-need-to-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f0ff 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In this rewind episode, we have Necole Kane in the guest chair, creator of the successful celebrity gossip blog NecoleBitchie.com, founder of the women’s empowerment and lifestyle platform xoNecole, and founder of My Happy Flo, her newest venture... full In this rewind episode, we have Necole Kane in the guest chair, creator of the successful celebrity gossip blog NecoleBitchie.com, founder of the women’s empowerment and lifestyle platform xoNecole, and founder of My Happy Flo, her newest venture which aims to empower black women to become the CEO of their menstrual health. 

In this episode, Necole shares: 

  • How to know when it’s time to pivot and how to take that leap even when the lifestyle you currently have may make it difficult to walk away.   
  • The low points she faced when transitioning from NecoleBitchie.com to XoNecole and how she overcame them. 
  • How to successfully build a media company, gain an audience that will engage with your content & how to make sales and build brand partnerships.
  • How she transitioned to a completely different market and started her 3rd brand, My Happy Flo and what role she maintains with XoNecole.
  • How My Happy Flo uses plant-based ingredients along with essential vitamins to support hormonal balance, and healthier pain-free periods.
  • Things to consider when starting a business with a partner

Find out the big secret on how Necole is so fearless when it comes to pivoting, how she is able to reinvent herself so easily and how you can apply it for yourself. 

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]]> In this rewind episode, we have Necole Kane in the guest chair, creator of the successful celebrity gossip blog NecoleBitchie.com, founder of the women’s empowerment and lifestyle platform xoNecole, and founder of My Happy Flo, her newest venture which aims to empower black women to become the CEO of their menstrual health. 

In this episode, Necole shares: 

  • How to know when it’s time to pivot and how to take that leap even when the lifestyle you currently have may make it difficult to walk away.   
  • The low points she faced when transitioning from NecoleBitchie.com to XoNecole and how she overcame them. 
  • How to successfully build a media company, gain an audience that will engage with your content & how to make sales and build brand partnerships.
  • How she transitioned to a completely different market and started her 3rd brand, My Happy Flo and what role she maintains with XoNecole.
  • How My Happy Flo uses plant-based ingredients along with essential vitamins to support hormonal balance, and healthier pain-free periods.
  • Things to consider when starting a business with a partner

Find out the big secret on how Necole is so fearless when it comes to pivoting, how she is able to reinvent herself so easily and how you can apply it for yourself. 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

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]]> 288: How Monique Little Grew Her Natural Hair Accessory Brand into a Multimillion Dollar Company 288: How Monique Little Grew Her Natural Hair Accessory Brand into a Multimillion Dollar Company Thu, 24 Feb 2022 03:35:50 GMT 36:41 6a356561-63ba-4085-9deb-2867cd942479 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/288-how-monique-little-grew-her-natural-hair-accessory-brand-into-a-multimillion-dollar-company 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f100 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full This week I chat with Monique Little, CEO & Founder of You Go Natural, one of the nation’s fastest growing natural hair accessory brands. Little founded the company to address the need for easy styling options for women who opt to wear their hair in its natural state. Having started with just a sewing machine, some remnant fabric from her mother’s stash and an idea, in just five years Little has successfully grown a multimillion dollar brand.

In this episode you will learn:

  • How wanting more freedom in her schedule led to the start of You Go Natural 
  • How she got her product to grow in the first six months to a point where she was making more than her full time job’s salary
  • How she went from working with contractors to opening up a facility and hiring full time employee
  • When she decided to raise capital and how she had to explain the black women’s beauty experience to people who didn’t understand the need for her product
  • Her marketing strategy for scaling the business, when she knew it was time to bring in an external team, & how being in your own target market helps with knowing what to say to your audience + much more!

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]]> This week I chat with Monique Little, CEO & Founder of You Go Natural, one of the nation’s fastest growing natural hair accessory brands. Little founded the company to address the need for easy styling options for women who opt to wear their hair in its natural state. Having started with just a sewing machine, some remnant fabric from her mother’s stash and an idea, in just five years Little has successfully grown a multimillion dollar brand.

In this episode you will learn:

  • How wanting more freedom in her schedule led to the start of You Go Natural 
  • How she got her product to grow in the first six months to a point where she was making more than her full time job’s salary
  • How she went from working with contractors to opening up a facility and hiring full time employee
  • When she decided to raise capital and how she had to explain the black women’s beauty experience to people who didn’t understand the need for her product
  • Her marketing strategy for scaling the business, when she knew it was time to bring in an external team, & how being in your own target market helps with knowing what to say to your audience + much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube 

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]]> 287: How Desiree Verdejo Created a Solution for Hyperpigmentation With Her Brand Hyper Skin 287: How Desiree Verdejo Created a Solution for Hyperpigmentation With Her Brand Hyper Skin Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:46:34 GMT 40:03 3234895b-080a-4cc2-9658-e9b248a7397c false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/287-how-desiree-verdejo-created-a-solution-for-hyperpigmentation-with-her-brand-hyper-skin 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f101 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week in the guest chair we have Desiree Verdejo, founder of Hyper Skin. As a Black woman with acne-prone skin that’s subject to dark spots and hyperpigmentation, Desiree never saw people who looked like her in the skincare space. That’s why... full This week in the guest chair we have Desiree Verdejo, founder of Hyper Skin. As a Black woman with acne-prone skin that’s subject to dark spots and hyperpigmentation, Desiree never saw people who looked like her in the skincare space. That’s why she set out to create a simple, results-oriented, multicultural skincare brand that celebrates and offers products for everyone’s skin in its various stages.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What moved Desiree to create Hyper Skin
  • How running her beauty boutique led her to realize what concerns her customers had with their skin, therefore creating Hyper Skin
  • How she was able to partner with Sephora to get Hyper Skin in stores
  • What was her marketing process when she launched her product & the strategy behind focusing on only one product
  • The supply chain issues that come with being self funded and having a partnership like Sephora + much more..

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]]> This week in the guest chair we have Desiree Verdejo, founder of Hyper Skin. As a Black woman with acne-prone skin that’s subject to dark spots and hyperpigmentation, Desiree never saw people who looked like her in the skincare space. That’s why she set out to create a simple, results-oriented, multicultural skincare brand that celebrates and offers products for everyone’s skin in its various stages.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What moved Desiree to create Hyper Skin
  • How running her beauty boutique led her to realize what concerns her customers had with their skin, therefore creating Hyper Skin
  • How she was able to partner with Sephora to get Hyper Skin in stores
  • What was her marketing process when she launched her product & the strategy behind focusing on only one product
  • The supply chain issues that come with being self funded and having a partnership like Sephora + much more..

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]]> <![CDATA[286: My Business & Life Updates for Side Hustle Pro]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:14:36 GMT 35:05 1c3491e1-74f5-4164-83e5-77cc625d5db0 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/286-my-business-life-updates-for-side-hustle-pro 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f102 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full This week I am back with a solo episode sharing some business & life updates happening this quarter! 

I am sharing: 

  • My plans for the Side Hustle Pro bootcamp 
  • How I focused solely on content and gave myself some grace with social media promotion
  • How thankful I am that Side Hustle Pro has hit 6 million downloads!
  • Updates on Nicaila TV Youtube
  • What’s coming up this month with content distribution
  • Updates on who I want as brand partnerships
  • How I am making sure we are setting ourselves up for legacy wealth building
  • Family updates, how I’d love to find a private chef + much more..

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]]> This week I am back with a solo episode sharing some business & life updates happening this quarter! 

I am sharing: 

  • My plans for the Side Hustle Pro bootcamp 
  • How I focused solely on content and gave myself some grace with social media promotion
  • How thankful I am that Side Hustle Pro has hit 6 million downloads!
  • Updates on Nicaila TV Youtube
  • What’s coming up this month with content distribution
  • Updates on who I want as brand partnerships
  • How I am making sure we are setting ourselves up for legacy wealth building
  • Family updates, how I’d love to find a private chef + much more..

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube 

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]]> 285 - How To Make Trading A Side Hustle With Teri Ijeoma 285 - How To Make Trading A Side Hustle With Teri Ijeoma Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:12:08 GMT 38:35 cce89add-ff61-4695-b46c-07d864758495 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/285-how-to-make-trading-a-side-hustle-with-teri-ijeoma 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f103 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full This week we have an update episode with Teri Ijeoma! One of my goals this year is to dive into Teri’s Trade & Travel course & start trading as a side hustle. And I’m kicking it off by joining her Your First Trade Challenge. You can still join here by the way: http://sidehustlepro.co/firsttrade

Teri Ijeoma began her professional career working in education and nonprofits. When she started trading stocks eleven years ago, she initially saw it as an opportunity to simply supplement her income. However, she was so successful with this side hustle that in 2017, she decided to quit her job, travel the world, and begin trading full-time. While traveling, Teri was constantly asked to show others how she was successfully trading in the stock market. She set up and taught her first class in Thailand, her second in Vietnam, and had a fully-fledged curriculum created by the time she returned to the States. Teri now offers an online curriculum that shares her investing strategies with people all over the world. She also partners with organizations and companies to train and empower individuals to achieve financial freedom and build wealth through investing.

In this episode, Teri shares advice on how to finally get started with her course, how to work on your mindset for trading and gives some tips on how to reach your income goals with trading.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Her preferred trading method and what is the difference (going long vs short selling)
  • How to actually get started with Teri’s trading course & trading in general + what causes us to delay getting started
  • Can you really trade stocks as a side hustle to earn an extra income
  • Paper trading and its benefits
  • How to set concrete goals in trading 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube 

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]]> This week we have an update episode with Teri Ijeoma! One of my goals this year is to dive into Teri’s Trade & Travel course & start trading as a side hustle. And I’m kicking it off by joining her Your First Trade Challenge. You can still join here by the way: http://sidehustlepro.co/firsttrade

Teri Ijeoma began her professional career working in education and nonprofits. When she started trading stocks eleven years ago, she initially saw it as an opportunity to simply supplement her income. However, she was so successful with this side hustle that in 2017, she decided to quit her job, travel the world, and begin trading full-time. While traveling, Teri was constantly asked to show others how she was successfully trading in the stock market. She set up and taught her first class in Thailand, her second in Vietnam, and had a fully-fledged curriculum created by the time she returned to the States. Teri now offers an online curriculum that shares her investing strategies with people all over the world. She also partners with organizations and companies to train and empower individuals to achieve financial freedom and build wealth through investing.

In this episode, Teri shares advice on how to finally get started with her course, how to work on your mindset for trading and gives some tips on how to reach your income goals with trading.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Her preferred trading method and what is the difference (going long vs short selling)
  • How to actually get started with Teri’s trading course & trading in general + what causes us to delay getting started
  • Can you really trade stocks as a side hustle to earn an extra income
  • Paper trading and its benefits
  • How to set concrete goals in trading 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

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Teri Ijeoma (Instagram) – @imaninvestor

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]]> 284: How To Move Forward With Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 4) 284: How To Move Forward With Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 4) Wed, 26 Jan 2022 18:58:23 GMT 24:04 4a6cece8-b901-439a-b87d-9048908578e6 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/284-how-to-move-forward-with-your-side-hustle-side-hustle-pro-bootcamp-pt-4 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f104 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full

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]]> 283: How To Test Out Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 3) 283: How To Test Out Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 3) Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:23:21 GMT 18:39 cafc9b38-373b-4b85-95ec-27574fabd9e0 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/283-how-to-test-out-your-side-hustle-side-hustle-pro-bootcamp-pt-3 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f105 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In this episode I go over some simple steps you can take to start testing out your side hustle idea. Hint: Do not let finding a name hold you back! You can always change the name later. It’s more important to get moving and determine if this is a... full In this episode I go over some simple steps you can take to start testing out your side hustle idea. Hint: Do not let finding a name hold you back! You can always change the name later. It’s more important to get moving and determine if this is a side hustle you want to keep doing long term. Dive into the episode for even more tips!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

Host: Nicaila Matthews Okome

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]]> In this episode I go over some simple steps you can take to start testing out your side hustle idea. Hint: Do not let finding a name hold you back! You can always change the name later. It’s more important to get moving and determine if this is a side hustle you want to keep doing long term. Dive into the episode for even more tips!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

Host: Nicaila Matthews Okome

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Gusto

Side Hustle Pro listeners get 3 months of Gusto for free at gusto.com/shp. If you’re ready to experience a new bar for HR, get three months free at gusto.com/shp

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]]> 282: How To Find The Right Audience For Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 2) 282: How To Find The Right Audience For Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 2) Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:40:37 GMT 21:09 507620ef-2680-4829-8f46-c570b3a4ab13 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/282-how-to-find-the-right-audience-or-customer-for-your-side-hustle-side-hustle-pro-bootcamp-pt-2 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f106 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd How do you figure out who your target audience or customer is? In this episode, I explain how to find the right audience for your side hustle, and teach you a helpful exercise to help you narrow it down. Check out this episode and others on , , and... full How do you figure out who your target audience or customer is? In this episode, I explain how to find the right audience for your side hustle, and teach you a helpful exercise to help you narrow it down.

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

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]]> How do you figure out who your target audience or customer is? In this episode, I explain how to find the right audience for your side hustle, and teach you a helpful exercise to help you narrow it down.

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

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The Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp

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]]> 281: How To Choose The Right Side Hustle For You (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 1) 281: How To Choose The Right Side Hustle For You (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 1) Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:51:50 GMT 20:35 4be21abe-6279-43d5-8e02-b5d168b861b6 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/281-how-to-choose-the-right-side-hustle-for-you-side-hustle-pro-bootcamp-pt-1 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f107 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Are you trying to figure out how to choose the right side hustle for you? Do you have several ideas and are not sure how to narrow down your side hustle ideas? Are you good at many things and wondering how to pick just one? Then this is the episode... full Are you trying to figure out how to choose the right side hustle for you? Do you have several ideas and are not sure how to narrow down your side hustle ideas? Are you good at many things and wondering how to pick just one? Then this is the episode for you. Let’s talk about how to take all of your many ideas, and truly determine if it’s the best side hustle for you.

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

Host: Nicaila Matthews Okome

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]]> Are you trying to figure out how to choose the right side hustle for you? Do you have several ideas and are not sure how to narrow down your side hustle ideas? Are you good at many things and wondering how to pick just one? Then this is the episode for you. Let’s talk about how to take all of your many ideas, and truly determine if it’s the best side hustle for you.

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

Host: Nicaila Matthews Okome

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]]> 280: Inside My Playbook: How I Landed In The Top Charts When I Launched My Podcast 280: Inside My Playbook: How I Landed In The Top Charts When I Launched My Podcast Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:51:21 GMT 22:56 29e89d8c-514b-4afb-8302-2d2a5a4ea78d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/inside-my-playbook-how-i-landed-in-the-top-charts-when-i-launched-my-podcast 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f108 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full In today's episode I'm sharing inside my playbook, how I landed in the top charts when I launched my podcast.

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Explore the Spectrum Reach Ad Portal: Visit go2.spectrumreach.com/hustlepro to build your TV campaign online! On this page, you’ll learn more about the Ad Portal, with a link to register for online access. Then you’re ready to start building your own TV campaign, on your time, with your budget – all right from your laptop!

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]]> In today's episode I'm sharing inside my playbook, how I landed in the top charts when I launched my podcast.

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Free Production of a :30 Video Offer: Our friends at Spectrum Reach have always been fully committed to helping businesses succeed.  Claim production of your free 30 second video that you can use across all screens.  Yes, that’s Instagram, YouTube and even TV!  Create your video on www.waymark.com/spectrumreach using the offer code HUSTLEPRO at checkout.  Just click the “coupon” link at the top right and it’s 100% free.  So claim your free 30 second Waymark video today!

Explore the Spectrum Reach Ad Portal: Visit go2.spectrumreach.com/hustlepro to build your TV campaign online! On this page, you’ll learn more about the Ad Portal, with a link to register for online access. Then you’re ready to start building your own TV campaign, on your time, with your budget – all right from your laptop!

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]]> 279: Inside My Playbook: How I Landed Big Guests When I Was Just Starting Out 279: Inside My Playbook: How I Landed Big Guests When I Was Just Starting Out Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:10:37 GMT 29:50 028a2e47-472b-4e81-8a89-b287cf5bba0e false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/279-inside-my-playbook-how-i-landed-big-guests-when-i-was-just-starting-out 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f109 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full In today's episode I'm sharing inside my playbook, how I landed big guests when I was just starting out.

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Explore the Spectrum Reach Ad Portal: Visit go2.spectrumreach.com/hustlepro to build your TV campaign online! On this page, you’ll learn more about the Ad Portal, with a link to register for online access. Then you’re ready to start building your own TV campaign, on your time, with your budget – all right from your laptop!

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]]> In today's episode I'm sharing inside my playbook, how I landed big guests when I was just starting out.

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Explore the Spectrum Reach Ad Portal: Visit go2.spectrumreach.com/hustlepro to build your TV campaign online! On this page, you’ll learn more about the Ad Portal, with a link to register for online access. Then you’re ready to start building your own TV campaign, on your time, with your budget – all right from your laptop!

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]]> 278: Unlearning purpose: How to stop overthinking and start side hustling 278: Unlearning purpose: How to stop overthinking and start side hustling Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:11:56 GMT 30:02 67fb7b0e-72a9-447a-a4c3-4ba0425b5409 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/278-unlearning-purpose-how-to-stop-overthinking-and-start-side-hustling 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f10a 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Hey Guys, Co-Work With Me this week as I discuss unlearning purpose and how to stop letting analysis paralysis keep you from pursuing your side hustle. Check out this episode and others on , , and watch on Sponsors This episode is brought to you by: ... full Hey Guys, Co-Work With Me this week as I discuss unlearning purpose and how to stop letting analysis paralysis keep you from pursuing your side hustle.

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]]> Hey Guys, Co-Work With Me this week as I discuss unlearning purpose and how to stop letting analysis paralysis keep you from pursuing your side hustle.

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]]> 277: How Morgan DeBaun is Defying Expectations As A CEO REWIND 277: How Morgan DeBaun is Defying Expectations As A CEO REWIND Thu, 25 Nov 2021 02:32:57 GMT 50:48 573182ab-8e83-41b7-ae36-dc4e5c5ae44f false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/263-how-morgan-debaun-is-defying-expectations-as-a-ceo-0 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f10b 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full In this rewind episode, we have Morgan DeBaun in the guest chair, who is a serial entrepreneur and corporate advisor. As the Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., the leading digital media company for Black culture and millennials, Morgan has grown the company into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 100  million readers per month through a growing brand portfolio which includes: Blavity News, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, Shadow & Act, and Lunchtable. 

In this episode Morgan shares:

  • An update on what she is working on these days, how she juggles and prioritizes each one of her businesses, & how she works her personal brand into her entire vision for her life and her different companies.
  • How she navigated the pressures of being a young CEO
  • How she pivoted during early COVID days to protect Blavity’s legacy and the team’s salaries
  • How she reframed her mindset to appreciate the tiny moments of joy everyday in order to avoid burnout and be the best CEO she can be
  • How she is shifting the business for her team to work fully remotely & how they still find a way to stay connected. 
  • Some of the mistakes she made while starting her companies 
  • The differences in running a digital business vs a physical products business
  • How her “Why not me?”  attitude has led to her success and how others can use the same mindset to achieve their goals. 

Listen to learn more about how to get mentorship from Morgan Debaun with the WorkSmart Program!

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]]> In this rewind episode, we have Morgan DeBaun in the guest chair, who is a serial entrepreneur and corporate advisor. As the Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., the leading digital media company for Black culture and millennials, Morgan has grown the company into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 100  million readers per month through a growing brand portfolio which includes: Blavity News, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, Shadow & Act, and Lunchtable. 

In this episode Morgan shares:

  • An update on what she is working on these days, how she juggles and prioritizes each one of her businesses, & how she works her personal brand into her entire vision for her life and her different companies.
  • How she navigated the pressures of being a young CEO
  • How she pivoted during early COVID days to protect Blavity’s legacy and the team’s salaries
  • How she reframed her mindset to appreciate the tiny moments of joy everyday in order to avoid burnout and be the best CEO she can be
  • How she is shifting the business for her team to work fully remotely & how they still find a way to stay connected. 
  • Some of the mistakes she made while starting her companies 
  • The differences in running a digital business vs a physical products business
  • How her “Why not me?”  attitude has led to her success and how others can use the same mindset to achieve their goals. 

Listen to learn more about how to get mentorship from Morgan Debaun with the WorkSmart Program!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

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]]> 276: How Zakia Blain of FBF Body Determines When To Pivot In Business REWIND 276: How Zakia Blain of FBF Body Determines When To Pivot In Business REWIND Thu, 18 Nov 2021 08:00:00 GMT 49:41 34418fae-1801-46fd-ac6e-c965adcf7a27 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/276-how-zakia-blain-of-fbf-body-determines-when-to-pivot-in-business-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f10c 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In this rewind episode, Zakia Blain, the CEO and Founder of FBF Body is in the Side Hustle Pro podcast guest chair today for an update episode! Zakia is the master of the pivot.  Her company started with a fitness challenge, and when her doctors... full In this rewind episode, Zakia Blain, the CEO and Founder of FBF Body is in the Side Hustle Pro podcast guest chair today for an update episode! Zakia is the master of the pivot. 

Her company started with a fitness challenge, and when her doctors told her that she couldn’t work out anymore due to an illness, she pivoted into shapewear. 

Then, when the pandemic hit and people were not going outside and didn’t need as much shapewear, FBF Body pivoted into athleisure apparel.

FBF Body’s highly sought after shapewear and fitness apparel has taken on a cult following of its own, largely in part due to Zakia’s open and honest method of sharing herself actually wearing it and looking amazing while doing so.

On this episode, Zakia shares:

  • How she builds anticipation for her products
  • How she manages and plans out her inventory seasons in advance
  • Her monthly drop technique for new items and so much more

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

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Explore the Spectrum Reach Ad Portal: Visit go2.spectrumreach.com/hustlepro to build your TV campaign online! On this page, you’ll learn more about the Ad Portal, with a link to register for online access.

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]]> In this rewind episode, Zakia Blain, the CEO and Founder of FBF Body is in the Side Hustle Pro podcast guest chair today for an update episode! Zakia is the master of the pivot. 

Her company started with a fitness challenge, and when her doctors told her that she couldn’t work out anymore due to an illness, she pivoted into shapewear. 

Then, when the pandemic hit and people were not going outside and didn’t need as much shapewear, FBF Body pivoted into athleisure apparel.

FBF Body’s highly sought after shapewear and fitness apparel has taken on a cult following of its own, largely in part due to Zakia’s open and honest method of sharing herself actually wearing it and looking amazing while doing so.

On this episode, Zakia shares:

  • How she builds anticipation for her products
  • How she manages and plans out her inventory seasons in advance
  • Her monthly drop technique for new items and so much more

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

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Explore the Spectrum Reach Ad Portal: Visit go2.spectrumreach.com/hustlepro to build your TV campaign online! On this page, you’ll learn more about the Ad Portal, with a link to register for online access.

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]]> 275: Co-Work with me: Brand partnerships, Side Hustle Pro Merch, and Figuring out my Vlogging (and Life!) schedule 275: Co-Work with me: Brand partnerships, Side Hustle Pro Merch, and Figuring out my Vlogging (and Life!) schedule Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:00:00 GMT 30:52 5d598d10-ea75-4785-bd3d-3a4c102a34a3 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/275-co-work-with-me-brand-partnerships-side-hustle-pro-merch-and-figuring-out-my-vlogging-and-life-schedule 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f10d 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Hey Guys, Co-Work With Me this week as I discuss upgrading brand partnerships, working on side hustle pro merchandise, and figuring out my Vlogging (and Life!) schedule Check out this episode and others on , , and watch on This episode is brought to... full Hey Guys, Co-Work With Me this week as I discuss upgrading brand partnerships, working on side hustle pro merchandise, and figuring out my Vlogging (and Life!) schedule

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Explore the Spectrum Reach Ad Portal: Visit go2.spectrumreach.com/hustlepro to build your TV campaign online! On this page, you’ll learn more about the Ad Portal, with a link to register for online access. Then you’re ready to start building your own TV campaign, on your time, with your budget – all right from your laptop!

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]]> Hey Guys, Co-Work With Me this week as I discuss upgrading brand partnerships, working on side hustle pro merchandise, and figuring out my Vlogging (and Life!) schedule

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Explore the Spectrum Reach Ad Portal: Visit go2.spectrumreach.com/hustlepro to build your TV campaign online! On this page, you’ll learn more about the Ad Portal, with a link to register for online access. Then you’re ready to start building your own TV campaign, on your time, with your budget – all right from your laptop!

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]]> 274: How Charis Jones Crossed the $2 Million Mark With Sassy Jones Boutique (Rewind) 274: How Charis Jones Crossed the $2 Million Mark With Sassy Jones Boutique (Rewind) Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:00:00 GMT 48:22 93c9b2bf-be9a-4e64-a09e-6b14fa7b3475 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/274-how-charis-jones-crossed-the-2-million-mark-with-sassy-jones-boutique-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f10e 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In today’s rewind episode we have Charis Jones, owner of Sassy Jones Boutique. Sassy Jones is an award-winning accessory brand that specializes in exquisite pieces for the ‘sassy sophisticated girl on the go. Sassy Jones has both a... full In today’s rewind episode we have Charis Jones, owner of Sassy Jones Boutique.

Sassy Jones is an award-winning accessory brand that specializes in exquisite pieces for the ‘sassy sophisticated girl on the go. Sassy Jones has both a brick-and-mortar store located in Richmond, Virginia and an online store and thousands of customers all over the world tune in weekly every Wednesday night to shop during their “Sparkle parties.”

If you have an e-commerce business and are experiencing stagnant growth, this is the episode for you!

On today’s episode, we talk about:

  • How Charis was first called to side hustling and entrepreneurship after she kept getting laid off
  • How she uses her background as a top-ranking sales professional in major corporations to inform her sales and customer service strategy
  • How being a Mom of 4-year old twin boys kicked her hustle into overdrive
  • Her approach to paid marketing that helped her business grow from $365K in revenue to $2.6M the next year
  • Her fun differentiation techniques including weekly virtual Sparkle parties online which bring in huge sales days and happy customers

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

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Free Production of a :30 Video Offer: Our friends at Spectrum Reach have always been fully committed to helping businesses succeed.  Claim production of your free 30 second video that you can use across all screens.  Yes, that’s Instagram, YouTube and even TV!  Create your video on www.waymark.com/spectrumreach using the offer code HUSTLEPRO at checkout.  Just click the “coupon” link at the top right and it’s 100% free.  So claim your free 30 second Waymark video today!

Explore the Spectrum Reach Ad Portal: Visit go2.spectrumreach.com/hustlepro to build your TV campaign online! On this page, you’ll learn more about the Ad Portal, with a link to register for online access. Then you’re ready to start building your own TV campaign, on your time, with your budget – all right from your laptop!

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Charis N Jones - @charisnjones  

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]]> In today’s rewind episode we have Charis Jones, owner of Sassy Jones Boutique.

Sassy Jones is an award-winning accessory brand that specializes in exquisite pieces for the ‘sassy sophisticated girl on the go. Sassy Jones has both a brick-and-mortar store located in Richmond, Virginia and an online store and thousands of customers all over the world tune in weekly every Wednesday night to shop during their “Sparkle parties.”

If you have an e-commerce business and are experiencing stagnant growth, this is the episode for you!

On today’s episode, we talk about:

  • How Charis was first called to side hustling and entrepreneurship after she kept getting laid off
  • How she uses her background as a top-ranking sales professional in major corporations to inform her sales and customer service strategy
  • How being a Mom of 4-year old twin boys kicked her hustle into overdrive
  • Her approach to paid marketing that helped her business grow from $365K in revenue to $2.6M the next year
  • Her fun differentiation techniques including weekly virtual Sparkle parties online which bring in huge sales days and happy customers

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

Spectrum Reach

Free Production of a :30 Video Offer: Our friends at Spectrum Reach have always been fully committed to helping businesses succeed.  Claim production of your free 30 second video that you can use across all screens.  Yes, that’s Instagram, YouTube and even TV!  Create your video on www.waymark.com/spectrumreach using the offer code HUSTLEPRO at checkout.  Just click the “coupon” link at the top right and it’s 100% free.  So claim your free 30 second Waymark video today!

Explore the Spectrum Reach Ad Portal: Visit go2.spectrumreach.com/hustlepro to build your TV campaign online! On this page, you’ll learn more about the Ad Portal, with a link to register for online access. Then you’re ready to start building your own TV campaign, on your time, with your budget – all right from your laptop!

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Sassy Jones - @shopsassyjones 

Charis N Jones - @charisnjones  

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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]]> 273: How The Spice Suite’s Angel Gregorio Expanded Her Spice Shop Into A Lifestyle Brand (Rewind) 273: How The Spice Suite’s Angel Gregorio Expanded Her Spice Shop Into A Lifestyle Brand (Rewind) Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:03:30 GMT 43:59 628daf3d-a10d-4671-a62f-aa6afe39792b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/273-how-the-spice-suites-angel-gregorio-expanded-her-spice-shop-into-a-lifestyle-brand-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f10f 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In today’s rewind episode we have Angel Gregorio, the founder and owner of , a growing community-centric spice boutique, located in Washington DC’s Takoma Park community.  On this episode, Angel shares: The first steps she took to get her... full In today’s rewind episode we have Angel Gregorio, the founder and owner of The Spice Suite, a growing community-centric spice boutique, located in Washington DC’s Takoma Park community. 

On this episode, Angel shares:

  • The first steps she took to get her very first product made (and how she started all wrong!)
  • How she makes the margins work for her in eCommerce:
  • How her approach to life and business has shaped her business expansion

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

Spectrum Reach

Free Production of a :30 Video Offer: Our friends at Spectrum Reach have always been fully committed to helping businesses succeed.  Claim production of your free 30 second video that you can use across all screens.  Yes, that’s Instagram, YouTube and even TV!  Create your video on www.waymark.com/spectrumreach using the offer code HUSTLEPRO at checkout.  Just click the “coupon” link at the top right and it’s 100% free.  So claim your free 30 second Waymark video today!

Explore the Spectrum Reach Ad Portal: Visit go2.spectrumreach.com/hustlepro to build your TV campaign online! On this page, you’ll learn more about the Ad Portal, with a link to register for online access. Then you’re ready to start building your own TV campaign, on your time, with your budget – all right from your laptop!

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]]> In today’s rewind episode we have Angel Gregorio, the founder and owner of The Spice Suite, a growing community-centric spice boutique, located in Washington DC’s Takoma Park community. 

On this episode, Angel shares:

  • The first steps she took to get her very first product made (and how she started all wrong!)
  • How she makes the margins work for her in eCommerce:
  • How her approach to life and business has shaped her business expansion

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube 

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]]> 272: Co-Work with me: What I’m Working On Now 272: Co-Work with me: What I’m Working On Now Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT 23:23 07509519-50fb-48e3-a0a1-ec54aea14d60 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/272-co-work-with-me-what-im-working-on-now 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f110 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Hey Guys, Co-Work With Me as I discuss what I’m working on this quarter, fourth quarter 2021. I’m sharing what my priorities are and how I plan to get it done.  Check out this episode and others on , , and watch on This episode is brought to... full Hey Guys, Co-Work With Me as I discuss what I’m working on this quarter, fourth quarter 2021. I’m sharing what my priorities are and how I plan to get it done. 

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]]> Hey Guys, Co-Work With Me as I discuss what I’m working on this quarter, fourth quarter 2021. I’m sharing what my priorities are and how I plan to get it done. 

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]]> 271: Student Spotlight: How Tolu Went From Just Having An Idea To Launching A Podcast That’s Sponsored By Google 271: Student Spotlight: How Tolu Went From Just Having An Idea To Launching A Podcast That’s Sponsored By Google Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT 43:01 90726b11-6ad5-45ec-86c9-37a10e2fd2af false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/271-student-spotlight-how-tolu-went-from-just-having-an-idea-to-launching-a-podcast-thats-sponsored-by-google 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f111 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have a Podcast Moguls student spotlight with Tolu Garcia, host of the UI Narrative podcast. You’ll hear how Tolu launched and scaled her podcast using the methods that I teach inside of . You’ll hear how Tolu went from... full Today in the guest chair we have a Podcast Moguls student spotlight with Tolu Garcia, host of the UI Narrative podcast. You’ll hear how Tolu launched and scaled her podcast using the methods that I teach inside of Podcast Moguls. You’ll hear how Tolu went from just having an idea when she started the program, to launching a podcast that’s sponsored by Google. 

In case you don’t know, Podcast Moguls is an accelerator program for aspiring podcasters who want to turn their podcast into their side hustle. Learn more here.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have a Podcast Moguls student spotlight with Tolu Garcia, host of the UI Narrative podcast. You’ll hear how Tolu launched and scaled her podcast using the methods that I teach inside of Podcast Moguls. You’ll hear how Tolu went from just having an idea when she started the program, to launching a podcast that’s sponsored by Google. 

In case you don’t know, Podcast Moguls is an accelerator program for aspiring podcasters who want to turn their podcast into their side hustle. Learn more here.

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]]> <![CDATA[270: How I’m Refocusing on my Business in this Quarter & What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mom]]> Thu, 07 Oct 2021 17:36:33 GMT 33:15 1741f104-5dd9-4cee-a463-d252996235a4 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/270-how-im-refocusing-on-my-business-in-this-quarter-what-i-wish-i-knew-before-becoming-a-mom 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f112 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd I became a mom in April 2020 and life has never been the same. I think becoming a mom in and of itself is hard anyway, but when you add in a global panorama? Let’s just say it’s been a bit spicy.  In this episode I’m sharing my mood for Q4... full I became a mom in April 2020 and life has never been the same. I think becoming a mom in and of itself is hard anyway, but when you add in a global panorama? Let’s just say it’s been a bit spicy. 

In this episode I’m sharing my mood for Q4 of 2021. It’s “me season,” and I’m ready to implement all the many ideas that I have been mapping out for the last year and a half! 

Plus, I’m sharing the way Muoyo and I have divided up the juggle of full time parenting and full time careers (spoiler alert: it’s still a struggle!). I’m also sharing what I wish I knew about motherhood before I became a mom.

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]]> I became a mom in April 2020 and life has never been the same. I think becoming a mom in and of itself is hard anyway, but when you add in a global panorama? Let’s just say it’s been a bit spicy. 

In this episode I’m sharing my mood for Q4 of 2021. It’s “me season,” and I’m ready to implement all the many ideas that I have been mapping out for the last year and a half! 

Plus, I’m sharing the way Muoyo and I have divided up the juggle of full time parenting and full time careers (spoiler alert: it’s still a struggle!). I’m also sharing what I wish I knew about motherhood before I became a mom.

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]]> 269: Should You Start a Podcast? Here’s What You Need to Know 269: Should You Start a Podcast? Here’s What You Need to Know Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT 43:50 73c3d5d9-8784-459c-ad77-b716a59c3a6e false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/269-should-you-start-a-podcast-heres-what-you-need-to-know 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f113 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full On today’s episode, I am answering: Should you start a podcast? If you or a friend are considering starting a podcast or wondering if it will be a helpful strategy for your business, this is the episode for you. Also, I'm hosting a free training all about how to make podcasting your side hustle on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 7:00 PM ET. Register at podcastmoguls.com

Podcast Moguls Masterclass Sign up to learn how to launch your podcast, grow an audience, and gain your first 1000 downloads,

For more podcast resources and links, visit: SideHustlePro.co/Podcast

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]]> On today’s episode, I am answering: Should you start a podcast? If you or a friend are considering starting a podcast or wondering if it will be a helpful strategy for your business, this is the episode for you. Also, I'm hosting a free training all about how to make podcasting your side hustle on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 7:00 PM ET. Register at podcastmoguls.com

Podcast Moguls Masterclass Sign up to learn how to launch your podcast, grow an audience, and gain your first 1000 downloads,

For more podcast resources and links, visit: SideHustlePro.co/Podcast

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]]> 268: How Teri Ijeoma Quit Her Job in Education to Trade Stocks and Travel the World REWIND 268: How Teri Ijeoma Quit Her Job in Education to Trade Stocks and Travel the World REWIND Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT 1:15:26 a4088f5e-afcf-43c0-b7fe-c120c20c3761 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/268-how-teri-ijeoma-quit-her-job-in-education-to-trade-stocks-and-travel-the-world-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f114 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In this rewind episode, Teri Ijeoma is the first one to tell you that she loves investing in stocks because it allowed her to live her dreams. She is a millennial millionaire, minister, stock investor, and an entrepreneur who teaches others how to... full In this rewind episode, Teri Ijeoma is the first one to tell you that she loves investing in stocks because it allowed her to live her dreams. She is a millennial millionaire, minister, stock investor, and an entrepreneur who teaches others how to invest in the stock market to be able to pay off debt, go on trips, and pay down on mortgages. In other words, how to use stocks in real time to make money now.

Her journey has been unconventional, but has led to a path full of purpose and uniquely made for Teri. She first learned about stocks and trading in high school. After graduating from college, Teri delved into the world of consulting, but later decided she wanted to pursue something more meaningful, which led to a position in education. 

While working in education, Teri started investing in and trading stocks as a side hustle. When she grew this trading side hustle to the point of making $300/day, she decided to make the leap. In this episode, you’ll find out:

  • Why Teri quit her job in order to help people learn how to trade
  • How going to seminary helped to shape her career
  • How you can use trading as a means for supplemental income

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]]> In this rewind episode, Teri Ijeoma is the first one to tell you that she loves investing in stocks because it allowed her to live her dreams. She is a millennial millionaire, minister, stock investor, and an entrepreneur who teaches others how to invest in the stock market to be able to pay off debt, go on trips, and pay down on mortgages. In other words, how to use stocks in real time to make money now.

Her journey has been unconventional, but has led to a path full of purpose and uniquely made for Teri. She first learned about stocks and trading in high school. After graduating from college, Teri delved into the world of consulting, but later decided she wanted to pursue something more meaningful, which led to a position in education. 

While working in education, Teri started investing in and trading stocks as a side hustle. When she grew this trading side hustle to the point of making $300/day, she decided to make the leap. In this episode, you’ll find out:

  • Why Teri quit her job in order to help people learn how to trade
  • How going to seminary helped to shape her career
  • How you can use trading as a means for supplemental income

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

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]]> 267: No More Excuses, It’s Time to Act on Your Side Hustle Idea REWIND 267: No More Excuses, It’s Time to Act on Your Side Hustle Idea REWIND Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT 23:00 e1a00fd6-d0cd-4725-9a0e-20dc6f9da6e9 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/267-no-more-excuses-its-time-to-act-on-your-side-hustle-idea-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f115 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In this rewind episode it is the final week of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp, and we’re going to ACT! That’s right, you’ve officially entered a “no excuses allowed” zone. For the past three weeks, we’ve built up to this moment by getting in... full In this rewind episode it is the final week of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp, and we’re going to ACT! That’s right, you’ve officially entered a “no excuses allowed” zone.

For the past three weeks, we’ve built up to this moment by getting in the zone, kicking our doubts to the curb, finding virtual mentors, starting to do the basics, and limiting the opinions of others. You’ve been equipped for this. You’re ready!

In three tips, I’m sharing how to take action and get things done, and put your side hustle out in the open because like I’ve said before...2021 is the year that we’re talking our side hustle seriously. We want to launch that product, write that blog post, record that video, and tell the world about what we did. You can’t just keep it on your computer. 

We want people to root for you when you’re starting, even if it’s not perfect, because it doesn’t have to be. Like we talked about in week one of the bootcamp, just start! You have to make your product or service in order to make it better. Think of it this way: you can be making sales while you’re improving.

And don’t forget your homework: Announce your side hustle if you haven’t already! I’m rooting for you.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud AND join the bootcamp for accountability: sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

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]]> In this rewind episode it is the final week of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp, and we’re going to ACT! That’s right, you’ve officially entered a “no excuses allowed” zone.

For the past three weeks, we’ve built up to this moment by getting in the zone, kicking our doubts to the curb, finding virtual mentors, starting to do the basics, and limiting the opinions of others. You’ve been equipped for this. You’re ready!

In three tips, I’m sharing how to take action and get things done, and put your side hustle out in the open because like I’ve said before...2021 is the year that we’re talking our side hustle seriously. We want to launch that product, write that blog post, record that video, and tell the world about what we did. You can’t just keep it on your computer. 

We want people to root for you when you’re starting, even if it’s not perfect, because it doesn’t have to be. Like we talked about in week one of the bootcamp, just start! You have to make your product or service in order to make it better. Think of it this way: you can be making sales while you’re improving.

And don’t forget your homework: Announce your side hustle if you haven’t already! I’m rooting for you.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud AND join the bootcamp for accountability: sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

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]]> 266: Side Hustle Success in 3 Steps REWIND 266: Side Hustle Success in 3 Steps REWIND Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:17:47 GMT 29:21 111df3d0-e7a1-4d0a-882c-0a5a70398f81 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/266-side-hustle-success-in-3-steps-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f116 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In this rewind episode; you’ve already gotten the motivation you need to stop procrastinating and just go for it. We’ve even talked about pushing past the fear and doubts that might come from ourselves and others. So, this week, I want to tell you... full In this rewind episode; you’ve already gotten the motivation you need to stop procrastinating and just go for it. We’ve even talked about pushing past the fear and doubts that might come from ourselves and others. So, this week, I want to tell you my 3-step process for taking action, making moves, and progressing on your side hustle.

It’s a tried and true formula that I’ve been using for the past five years. When I looked back on how I approached creating my podcast as a side hustle, and now, how I’m approaching creating my YouTube channel as a side hustle, I recognize that there are three things I always do.

In this episode, I’m sharing what those three things are.

I’m giving you real-world examples that I’m implementing right now, and that you can start working on too! If you’re diligent with these steps, they will work for you too. Remember, we are making moves by any means necessary in 2021.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud AND join the bootcamp for accountability: sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

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]]> In this rewind episode; you’ve already gotten the motivation you need to stop procrastinating and just go for it. We’ve even talked about pushing past the fear and doubts that might come from ourselves and others. So, this week, I want to tell you my 3-step process for taking action, making moves, and progressing on your side hustle.

It’s a tried and true formula that I’ve been using for the past five years. When I looked back on how I approached creating my podcast as a side hustle, and now, how I’m approaching creating my YouTube channel as a side hustle, I recognize that there are three things I always do.

In this episode, I’m sharing what those three things are.

I’m giving you real-world examples that I’m implementing right now, and that you can start working on too! If you’re diligent with these steps, they will work for you too. Remember, we are making moves by any means necessary in 2021.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud AND join the bootcamp for accountability: sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

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]]> 265: How to Overcome Doubt and Move Forward With Your Side Hustle REWIND 265: How to Overcome Doubt and Move Forward With Your Side Hustle REWIND Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT 28:24 99a5051c-8f3a-48bb-8987-1ff111448cd9 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/265-how-to-overcome-doubt-and-move-forward-with-your-side-hustle-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f117 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Life happens, right? So here we are with Week 2 of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp! I’m sharing my thought process and tips on how to push past the doubt and move forward with your side hustle idea.  After Week 1 of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp, a... full Life happens, right? So here we are with Week 2 of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp!

I’m sharing my thought process and tips on how to push past the doubt and move forward with your side hustle idea. 

After Week 1 of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp, a lot of people reached out to me to share the doubts and fears that have been holding them back. 

I get it. Starting a new hustle is 90% mental in the beginning. 

You’ve got to work up the mental courage, because staying in the “indecision zone” is NOT beneficial to where you want to be.

Plus, you’re withholding your greatness from the world. 

Why not you? 

You’re just as capable, talented, and dedicated as anyone else. Your idea and side hustle are worthy of your attention and focus.

In this episode I’m sharing real practices I use to break out of analysis paralysis and get down to business.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud AND join the bootcamp for accountability: sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

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]]> Life happens, right? So here we are with Week 2 of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp!

I’m sharing my thought process and tips on how to push past the doubt and move forward with your side hustle idea. 

After Week 1 of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp, a lot of people reached out to me to share the doubts and fears that have been holding them back. 

I get it. Starting a new hustle is 90% mental in the beginning. 

You’ve got to work up the mental courage, because staying in the “indecision zone” is NOT beneficial to where you want to be.

Plus, you’re withholding your greatness from the world. 

Why not you? 

You’re just as capable, talented, and dedicated as anyone else. Your idea and side hustle are worthy of your attention and focus.

In this episode I’m sharing real practices I use to break out of analysis paralysis and get down to business.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud AND join the bootcamp for accountability: sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

This episode is brought to you by:

Gusto

As a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.

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Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/hustle and get a one month free trial of Premium Membership

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]]> 264: Just Do It! Don’t Procrastinate, Start Your Side Hustle This Year REWIND 264: Just Do It! Don’t Procrastinate, Start Your Side Hustle This Year REWIND Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMT 26:34 1d2f1117-5983-4d3a-bf0e-46bf5123c6b4 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/264-how-to-start-your-side-hustle-this-year-side-hustle-pro-bootcamp-week-1-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f118 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full This week's episode is a rewind of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Week 1.

For the next four weeks, you’ll have a chance to be a part of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp. Don’t worry, there are no pushups, workout plan, or anything of the sort, but what you will get a grasp of is how to break things down into super small achievable steps to actually achieve your side hustle dreams. This week’s episode is all about how to START.

No more procrastination. No more playing around. In 2021, we’re going to commit and do this! Besides, the hardest part of the battle is actually starting your side hustle, but after that, it gets easier. And to be honest, you’re probably stalling because of the drive to be perfect. Stalling and overthinking can create a hamster wheel effect that’s very hard to get out of, even when you know it’s counterproductive and not necessary. Instead of focusing on the wrong things, let’s focus on the right things.

I’m taking you through the journey of: saying “no” to your own stall tactics and saying “later” to your own excuses, all while giving you three tips to actually start your side hustle. 

Join the bootcamp at sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

GustoAs a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.

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INDY

Handle your business and leave the paperwork, time-tracking and the other not-so-fun yet necessary parts of running a business to Indy. Head over to: https://weareindy.com/sidehustle and use code sidehustlepro to get started today!

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]]> This week's episode is a rewind of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Week 1.

For the next four weeks, you’ll have a chance to be a part of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp. Don’t worry, there are no pushups, workout plan, or anything of the sort, but what you will get a grasp of is how to break things down into super small achievable steps to actually achieve your side hustle dreams. This week’s episode is all about how to START.

No more procrastination. No more playing around. In 2021, we’re going to commit and do this! Besides, the hardest part of the battle is actually starting your side hustle, but after that, it gets easier. And to be honest, you’re probably stalling because of the drive to be perfect. Stalling and overthinking can create a hamster wheel effect that’s very hard to get out of, even when you know it’s counterproductive and not necessary. Instead of focusing on the wrong things, let’s focus on the right things.

I’m taking you through the journey of: saying “no” to your own stall tactics and saying “later” to your own excuses, all while giving you three tips to actually start your side hustle. 

Join the bootcamp at sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

GustoAs a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.

AWeber

Your side hustle needs a reliable way to connect with your audience and promote your product or service. Start growing your business with email marketing, web push notifications, and landing page builder. Visit AWeber.com and enter code HUSTLEPRO for a free 30-day free trial of AWeber’s PRO plan. 

INDY

Handle your business and leave the paperwork, time-tracking and the other not-so-fun yet necessary parts of running a business to Indy. Head over to: https://weareindy.com/sidehustle and use code sidehustlepro to get started today!

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Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 263: How Morgan DeBaun is Defying Expectations As A CEO 263: How Morgan DeBaun is Defying Expectations As A CEO Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:51:22 GMT 50:51 07aae072-f11e-428f-b15f-0bae7f6ceb63 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/263-how-morgan-debaun-is-defying-expectations-as-a-ceo 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f119 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair we have Morgan DeBaun, who is a serial entrepreneur and corporate advisor. As the Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., the leading digital media company for Black culture and millennials, Morgan has grown the company into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 100  million readers per month through a growing brand portfolio which includes: Blavity News, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, Shadow & Act, and Lunchtable. 

In this episode Morgan shares:

  • An update on what she is working on these days, how she juggles and prioritizes each one of her businesses, & how she works her personal brand into her entire vision for her life and her different companies.
  • How she navigated the pressures of being a young CEO
  • How she pivoted during early COVID days to protect Blavity’s legacy and the team’s salaries
  • How she reframed her mindset to appreciate the tiny moments of joy everyday in order to avoid burnout and be the best CEO she can be
  • How she is shifting the business for her team to work fully remotely & how they still find a way to stay connected. 
  • Some of the mistakes she made while starting her companies 
  • The differences in running a digital business vs a physical products business
  • How her “Why not me?”  attitude has led to her success and how others can use the same mindset to achieve their goals. 

Listen to learn more about how to get mentorship from Morgan Debaun with the WorkSmart Program!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

GustoAs a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.

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Your side hustle needs a reliable way to connect with your audience and promote your product or service. Start growing your business with email marketing, web push notifications, and landing page builder. Visit AWeber.com and enter code HUSTLEPRO for a free 30-day free trial of AWeber’s PRO plan. 

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Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/hustle and get a one month free trial of Premium Membership

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Morgan DeBaun, who is a serial entrepreneur and corporate advisor. As the Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., the leading digital media company for Black culture and millennials, Morgan has grown the company into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 100  million readers per month through a growing brand portfolio which includes: Blavity News, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, Shadow & Act, and Lunchtable. 

In this episode Morgan shares:

  • An update on what she is working on these days, how she juggles and prioritizes each one of her businesses, & how she works her personal brand into her entire vision for her life and her different companies.
  • How she navigated the pressures of being a young CEO
  • How she pivoted during early COVID days to protect Blavity’s legacy and the team’s salaries
  • How she reframed her mindset to appreciate the tiny moments of joy everyday in order to avoid burnout and be the best CEO she can be
  • How she is shifting the business for her team to work fully remotely & how they still find a way to stay connected. 
  • Some of the mistakes she made while starting her companies 
  • The differences in running a digital business vs a physical products business
  • How her “Why not me?”  attitude has led to her success and how others can use the same mindset to achieve their goals. 

Listen to learn more about how to get mentorship from Morgan Debaun with the WorkSmart Program!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

GustoAs a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.

AWeber

Your side hustle needs a reliable way to connect with your audience and promote your product or service. Start growing your business with email marketing, web push notifications, and landing page builder. Visit AWeber.com and enter code HUSTLEPRO for a free 30-day free trial of AWeber’s PRO plan. 

Skillshare

Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/hustle and get a one month free trial of Premium Membership

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Blavity: @Blavity

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]]> 262: Necole Kane Shares How to Reinvent Yourself As Many Times As You Need To 262: Necole Kane Shares How to Reinvent Yourself As Many Times As You Need To Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:35:08 GMT 1:03:25 8c907137-30bf-4313-af66-3e787ac6cc1b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/262-necole-kane-shares-how-to-reinvent-yourself-as-many-times-as-you-need-to 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f11a 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Necole Kane, creator of the successful celebrity gossip blog NecoleBitchie.com, founder of the women’s empowerment and lifestyle platform xoNecole, and founder of My Happy Flo, her newest venture which aims to... full Today in the guest chair we have Necole Kane, creator of the successful celebrity gossip blog NecoleBitchie.com, founder of the women’s empowerment and lifestyle platform xoNecole, and founder of My Happy Flo, her newest venture which aims to empower black women to become the CEO of their menstrual health. 

In this episode, Necole shares: 

  • How to know when it’s time to pivot and how to take that leap even when the lifestyle you currently have may make it difficult to walk away.   
  • The low points she faced when transitioning from NecoleBitchie.com to XoNecole and how she overcame them. 
  • How to successfully build a media company, gain an audience that will engage with your content & how to make sales and build brand partnerships.
  • How she transitioned to a completely different market and started her 3rd brand, My Happy Flo and what role she maintains with XoNecole.
  • How My Happy Flo uses plant-based ingredients along with essential vitamins to support hormonal balance, and healthier pain-free periods.
  • Things to consider when starting a business with a partner

Find out the big secret on how Necole is so fearless when it comes to pivoting, how she is able to reinvent herself so easily and how you can apply it for yourself. 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

GustoAs a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.

AWeber

Your side hustle needs a reliable way to connect with your audience and promote your product or service. Start growing your business with email marketing, web push notifications, and landing page builder. Visit AWeber.com and enter code HUSTLEPRO for a free 30-day free trial of AWeber’s PRO plan. 

INDY

Handle your business and leave the paperwork, time-tracking and the other not-so-fun yet necessary parts of running a business to Indy. Head over to: https://weareindy.com/sidehustle and use code sidehustlepro to get started today!

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MyHappyFlo- @myhappyflo.co

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Necole Kane, creator of the successful celebrity gossip blog NecoleBitchie.com, founder of the women’s empowerment and lifestyle platform xoNecole, and founder of My Happy Flo, her newest venture which aims to empower black women to become the CEO of their menstrual health. 

In this episode, Necole shares: 

  • How to know when it’s time to pivot and how to take that leap even when the lifestyle you currently have may make it difficult to walk away.   
  • The low points she faced when transitioning from NecoleBitchie.com to XoNecole and how she overcame them. 
  • How to successfully build a media company, gain an audience that will engage with your content & how to make sales and build brand partnerships.
  • How she transitioned to a completely different market and started her 3rd brand, My Happy Flo and what role she maintains with XoNecole.
  • How My Happy Flo uses plant-based ingredients along with essential vitamins to support hormonal balance, and healthier pain-free periods.
  • Things to consider when starting a business with a partner

Find out the big secret on how Necole is so fearless when it comes to pivoting, how she is able to reinvent herself so easily and how you can apply it for yourself. 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

GustoAs a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.

AWeber

Your side hustle needs a reliable way to connect with your audience and promote your product or service. Start growing your business with email marketing, web push notifications, and landing page builder. Visit AWeber.com and enter code HUSTLEPRO for a free 30-day free trial of AWeber’s PRO plan. 

INDY

Handle your business and leave the paperwork, time-tracking and the other not-so-fun yet necessary parts of running a business to Indy. Head over to: https://weareindy.com/sidehustle and use code sidehustlepro to get started today!

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If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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XoNecole- @xonecole

MyHappyFlo- @myhappyflo.co

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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]]> <![CDATA[261: How To Set Up Your Marketing Funnel & Earn Consistent Revenue With Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:43:13 GMT 1:06:18 43658666-1758-4227-bc9e-f4de2ec87d77 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/261-how-to-set-up-your-marketing-funnel-earn-consistent-revenue-with-tiffany-the-budgetnista-aliche 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f11b 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair we have Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche. Tiffany is the founder of “The Budgetnista”, is an award-winning teacher of financial education, and is America's favorite personal financial educator. 

She is the author of Get Good with Money (a New York Times Bestseller), The One Week Budget, and the Live Richer Challenge series. She has also authored a children's book, Happy Birthday Mali More. 

Through her company, ‘The Budgetnista’, Tiffany has created a financial movement that has helped over one million women worldwide completely transform the way they think about their finances. The women that participate in this global ‘Live Richer Movement’ call themselves Dream Catchers. 

In today’s episode, Tiffany breaks down how she’s built an $8 Million Dollar marketing funnel while empowering her Dream Catchers to collectively save more than $250 million dollars and pay off over $200 million dollars in debt. 

Hustle Bomb: Tiffany explains what a marketing funnel is, why you need one, and how to maximize your marketing funnel.

Every side hustler needs to know this!

If you’re starting a business and you don’t understand the connection between starting an email list and making money in your business, stop what you’re doing and listen to this right now. 

And make sure you share this episode with a fellow side hustler so they can get this info.

Check out the FULL EPISODE (Side Hustle Pro Episode 261) on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube 🔥#sidehustlepro

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

AWeber

Your side hustle needs a reliable way to connect with your audience and promote your product or service. Start growing your business with email marketing, web push notifications, and landing page builder. Visit AWeber.com and enter code HUSTLEPRO for a free 30-day free trial of AWeber’s PRO plan. 

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Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/hustle and get a one month free trial of Premium Membership.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche. Tiffany is the founder of “The Budgetnista”, is an award-winning teacher of financial education, and is America's favorite personal financial educator. 

She is the author of Get Good with Money (a New York Times Bestseller), The One Week Budget, and the Live Richer Challenge series. She has also authored a children's book, Happy Birthday Mali More. 

Through her company, ‘The Budgetnista’, Tiffany has created a financial movement that has helped over one million women worldwide completely transform the way they think about their finances. The women that participate in this global ‘Live Richer Movement’ call themselves Dream Catchers. 

In today’s episode, Tiffany breaks down how she’s built an $8 Million Dollar marketing funnel while empowering her Dream Catchers to collectively save more than $250 million dollars and pay off over $200 million dollars in debt. 

Hustle Bomb: Tiffany explains what a marketing funnel is, why you need one, and how to maximize your marketing funnel.

Every side hustler needs to know this!

If you’re starting a business and you don’t understand the connection between starting an email list and making money in your business, stop what you’re doing and listen to this right now. 

And make sure you share this episode with a fellow side hustler so they can get this info.

Check out the FULL EPISODE (Side Hustle Pro Episode 261) on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube 🔥#sidehustlepro

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

AWeber

Your side hustle needs a reliable way to connect with your audience and promote your product or service. Start growing your business with email marketing, web push notifications, and landing page builder. Visit AWeber.com and enter code HUSTLEPRO for a free 30-day free trial of AWeber’s PRO plan. 

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Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/hustle and get a one month free trial of Premium Membership.

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The Budgetnista - @thebudgetnista

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 260: Getting Started With Facebook Ads For Your Side Hustle 260: Getting Started With Facebook Ads For Your Side Hustle Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:14:18 GMT 33:03 95b3caaa-e68a-4b3c-a0fb-408c0734dc04 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/260-getting-started-with-facebook-ads-for-your-side-hustle 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f11c 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s episode is all about getting started with Facebook Ads. Facebook Ads are something that intimidates a lot of business owners and confuses others.  So the goal of this episode is to demystify Facebook Ads, and inspire you to get started... full Today’s episode is all about getting started with Facebook Ads. Facebook Ads are something that intimidates a lot of business owners and confuses others. 

So the goal of this episode is to demystify Facebook Ads, and inspire you to get started testing out your own ads. 

Remember, start small and get those reps in because the more you practice, the more you learn about what makes an effective Facebook Ad for your side hustle. 

And, hey, maybe you plan to hire someone to run your Facebook Ads for you. I still recommend checking out this episode so you can educate yourself on what to consider before you run Facebook Ads for your side hustle or business. 

If you want to get down with the accountability group this month, head over to: sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

AWeber

Your side hustle needs a reliable way to connect with your audience and promote your product or service. Start growing your business with email marketing, web push notifications, and landing page builder. Visit AWeber.com and enter code HUSTLEPRO for a free 30-day free trial of AWeber’s PRO plan. 

INDY

Handle your business and leave the paperwork, time-tracking and the other not-

so-fun yet necessary parts of running a business to Indy. Head over to: https://weareindy.com/sidehustle and use code sidehustlepro to get started today!

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If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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]]> Today’s episode is all about getting started with Facebook Ads. Facebook Ads are something that intimidates a lot of business owners and confuses others. 

So the goal of this episode is to demystify Facebook Ads, and inspire you to get started testing out your own ads. 

Remember, start small and get those reps in because the more you practice, the more you learn about what makes an effective Facebook Ad for your side hustle. 

And, hey, maybe you plan to hire someone to run your Facebook Ads for you. I still recommend checking out this episode so you can educate yourself on what to consider before you run Facebook Ads for your side hustle or business. 

If you want to get down with the accountability group this month, head over to: sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

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INDY

Handle your business and leave the paperwork, time-tracking and the other not-

so-fun yet necessary parts of running a business to Indy. Head over to: https://weareindy.com/sidehustle and use code sidehustlepro to get started today!

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]]> 259: A Quick And Easy Way To Make Money In Your Marketing Funnel 259: A Quick And Easy Way To Make Money In Your Marketing Funnel Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT 19:52 7a603f7d-c324-46c7-b5fd-4df6885cda69 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/259-a-quick-and-easy-way-to-make-money-in-your-marketing-funnel 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f11d 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd I’m back with another solo coworking episode! In this episode, I break down a quick and easy way to make money in your funnel. I go over what a tripwire is (and why marketers love it) and I also share the answers to some listener questions about... full I’m back with another solo coworking episode! In this episode, I break down a quick and easy way to make money in your funnel. I go over what a tripwire is (and why marketers love it) and I also share the answers to some listener questions about email funnels.

If you want to get down with the accountability group this month, head over to: sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

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]]> I’m back with another solo coworking episode! In this episode, I break down a quick and easy way to make money in your funnel. I go over what a tripwire is (and why marketers love it) and I also share the answers to some listener questions about email funnels.

If you want to get down with the accountability group this month, head over to: sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

AWeber

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Skillshare

Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/hustle and get a one month free trial of Premium Membership.

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]]> 258: Co-Work With Me: Setting Up My Marketing Funnel 258: Co-Work With Me: Setting Up My Marketing Funnel Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT 35:51 3ab18e05-9f13-4c41-91d5-e5743bd0fb62 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/258-co-work-with-me-setting-up-my-marketing-funnel 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f11e 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In this episode, I invite you to co-work with me. So pull up your own work and let’s chat. I bring you along as I work on my July goal of revamping my Goal Getter Action Plan Funnel. What’s a funnel you ask? Don’t worry, I will go over that. If... full In this episode, I invite you to co-work with me. So pull up your own work and let’s chat. I bring you along as I work on my July goal of revamping my Goal Getter Action Plan Funnel. What’s a funnel you ask? Don’t worry, I will go over that. If you want a recap for this session, head over to sidehustlepro.co/coworking

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

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INDY

Handle your business and leave the paperwork, time-tracking and the other not-so-fun yet necessary parts of running a business to Indy. Head over to: weareindy.com/sidehustle to get started today!

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]]> In this episode, I invite you to co-work with me. So pull up your own work and let’s chat. I bring you along as I work on my July goal of revamping my Goal Getter Action Plan Funnel. What’s a funnel you ask? Don’t worry, I will go over that. If you want a recap for this session, head over to sidehustlepro.co/coworking

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

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INDY

Handle your business and leave the paperwork, time-tracking and the other not-so-fun yet necessary parts of running a business to Indy. Head over to: weareindy.com/sidehustle to get started today!

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]]> 257: How Influencer Dayna Bolden Attracts Opportunities And A Loyal Tribe By Being Her Authentic Self 257: How Influencer Dayna Bolden Attracts Opportunities And A Loyal Tribe By Being Her Authentic Self Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:41:34 GMT 52:55 96dfde75-3a3d-4a87-b7a6-82a1586a9da6 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/257-how-influencer-dayna-bolden-attracts-opportunities-and-a-loyal-tribe-by-being-her-authentic-self 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f11f 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Influencer Dayna Bolden is in the guest chair this episode with an update.  It’s been three years since Dayna, an Entrepreneur and Lifestyle Blogger based in Atlanta, shared her journey with us. Since then, Dayna has consistently dominated the... full Influencer Dayna Bolden is in the guest chair this episode with an update. 

It’s been three years since Dayna, an Entrepreneur and Lifestyle Blogger based in Atlanta, shared her journey with us. Since then, Dayna has consistently dominated the online arena serving as the Creative Director of DaynaBolden.com and CEO of Bolden Creative Media. 

The digital marketing maven has successfully curated healthy and enduring marketing campaigns for esteemed brands such as Nike, VH1, Disney H&M and has been acknowledged by media outlets such as Forbes, Elle Magazine and was voted as one of Essence Magazine’s top influencers to follow as she inspires her audience on a daily with her creative, authentic and relatable content. 

In this episode, Dayna shares:

  • How to get out of your head and show up authentically on social media
  • The difference between being an influencer and being influential
  • How to be realistic about your needs and get help
  • Her content tips and tricks!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

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]]> Influencer Dayna Bolden is in the guest chair this episode with an update. 

It’s been three years since Dayna, an Entrepreneur and Lifestyle Blogger based in Atlanta, shared her journey with us. Since then, Dayna has consistently dominated the online arena serving as the Creative Director of DaynaBolden.com and CEO of Bolden Creative Media. 

The digital marketing maven has successfully curated healthy and enduring marketing campaigns for esteemed brands such as Nike, VH1, Disney H&M and has been acknowledged by media outlets such as Forbes, Elle Magazine and was voted as one of Essence Magazine’s top influencers to follow as she inspires her audience on a daily with her creative, authentic and relatable content. 

In this episode, Dayna shares:

  • How to get out of your head and show up authentically on social media
  • The difference between being an influencer and being influential
  • How to be realistic about your needs and get help
  • Her content tips and tricks!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

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Dayna Bolden -  @daynabolden

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]]> 256: How Zakia Blain of FBF Body Determines When To Pivot In Business 256: How Zakia Blain of FBF Body Determines When To Pivot In Business Wed, 30 Jun 2021 23:17:53 GMT 51:29 7d87bb7a-0cec-49b7-8e8a-4644a4e4ca4a false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/256-how-zakia-blain-of-fbf-body-determines-when-to-pivot-in-business 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f120 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Zakia Blain, the CEO and Founder of FBF Body is in the Side Hustle Pro podcast guest chair today for an update episode! Zakia is the master of the pivot.  Her company started with a fitness challenge, and when her doctors told her that she... full Zakia Blain, the CEO and Founder of FBF Body is in the Side Hustle Pro podcast guest chair today for an update episode! Zakia is the master of the pivot. 

Her company started with a fitness challenge, and when her doctors told her that she couldn’t work out anymore due to an illness, she pivoted into shapewear. 

Then, when the pandemic hit and people were not going outside and didn’t need as much shapewear, FBF Body pivoted into athleisure apparel.

FBF Body’s highly sought after shapewear and fitness apparel has taken on a cult following of its own, largely in part due to Zakia’s open and honest method of sharing herself actually wearing it and looking amazing while doing so.

On this episode, Zakia shares:

  • How she builds anticipation for her products
  • How she manages and plans out her inventory seasons in advance
  • Her monthly drop technique for new items and so much more

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

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]]> Zakia Blain, the CEO and Founder of FBF Body is in the Side Hustle Pro podcast guest chair today for an update episode! Zakia is the master of the pivot. 

Her company started with a fitness challenge, and when her doctors told her that she couldn’t work out anymore due to an illness, she pivoted into shapewear. 

Then, when the pandemic hit and people were not going outside and didn’t need as much shapewear, FBF Body pivoted into athleisure apparel.

FBF Body’s highly sought after shapewear and fitness apparel has taken on a cult following of its own, largely in part due to Zakia’s open and honest method of sharing herself actually wearing it and looking amazing while doing so.

On this episode, Zakia shares:

  • How she builds anticipation for her products
  • How she manages and plans out her inventory seasons in advance
  • Her monthly drop technique for new items and so much more

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

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Your side hustle needs a reliable way to connect with your audience and promote your product or service. Start growing your business with email marketing, web push notifications, and landing page builder. Visit AWeber.com and enter code HUSTLEPRO for a free 30-day free trial of AWeber’s PRO plan. 

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Zakia Blain - @zakiablain

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]]> 255: How Jerri Evans Is Evolving From Turning Natural Juice Bar Owner To Legacy Builder 255: How Jerri Evans Is Evolving From Turning Natural Juice Bar Owner To Legacy Builder Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:39:23 GMT 56:30 9b2441b3-4317-4704-aed0-428d8cfe4f1d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/255-jerri-evans-is-evolving-from-turning-natural-juice-bar-owner-to-legacy-builder 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f121 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair is Jerri Evans, the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars. Jerri was first on the show in 2017 and now she’s back with an update! As the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars, Jerri Evans has revolutionized juicing in the... full Today in the guest chair is Jerri Evans, the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars. Jerri was first on the show in 2017 and now she’s back with an update!

As the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars, Jerri Evans has revolutionized juicing in the “hood”.  By bringing better choices to communities that otherwise lack access to healthy options, Jerri dedicated her mission to serving the often under-served and overlooked.  

It was Evans’ late mother Annette Turner, who founded Turning Natural, after being diagnosed with Stage II Breast Cancer. Shortly after her mother’s transition, Evans quit her then excelling career as an Aeronautical Engineer to pursue helping those who were looking to take care of themselves.  

Eight years and six locations later, Jerri has committed to continuing her mom’s legacy and trailblazing her own. 

On this episode, hear how Jerri:

  • Thinks about how and when to expand to a new location
  • Addressed her shortcomings as a manager to make her team stronger
  • Navigates “graduating” from a business she founded and having an exit strategy!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

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Your side hustle needs a reliable way to connect with your audience and promote your product or service. Start growing your business with email marketing, web push notifications, and landing page builder. Visit AWeber.com and enter code HUSTLEPRO for a free 30-day free trial of AWeber’s PRO plan. 

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]]> Today in the guest chair is Jerri Evans, the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars. Jerri was first on the show in 2017 and now she’s back with an update!

As the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars, Jerri Evans has revolutionized juicing in the “hood”.  By bringing better choices to communities that otherwise lack access to healthy options, Jerri dedicated her mission to serving the often under-served and overlooked.  

It was Evans’ late mother Annette Turner, who founded Turning Natural, after being diagnosed with Stage II Breast Cancer. Shortly after her mother’s transition, Evans quit her then excelling career as an Aeronautical Engineer to pursue helping those who were looking to take care of themselves.  

Eight years and six locations later, Jerri has committed to continuing her mom’s legacy and trailblazing her own. 

On this episode, hear how Jerri:

  • Thinks about how and when to expand to a new location
  • Addressed her shortcomings as a manager to make her team stronger
  • Navigates “graduating” from a business she founded and having an exit strategy!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

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Your side hustle needs a reliable way to connect with your audience and promote your product or service. Start growing your business with email marketing, web push notifications, and landing page builder. Visit AWeber.com and enter code HUSTLEPRO for a free 30-day free trial of AWeber’s PRO plan. 

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Turning Natural - @turningnatural

Jerri Evans - @jerrichanel

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]]> 254: An Update With CurlMix CEO Kim Lewis - Building A Solid Community, Rejecting A Shark Tank Offer, And Raising $5M in Equity Crowdfunding 254: An Update With CurlMix CEO Kim Lewis - Building A Solid Community, Rejecting A Shark Tank Offer, And Raising $5M in Equity Crowdfunding Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:14:00 GMT 59:05 8a4f7bea-77c3-4443-a1ca-db90a7bd3d4e false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/254-an-update-with-curlmix-ceo-kim-lewis-building-a-solid-community-rejecting-a-shark-tank-offer-and-raising-5m-in-equity-crowdfunding 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f122 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd I’m celebrating the 5 Year Anniversary of Side Hustle Pro all this month with video interviews with some of my favorite guests of all time! (So you can listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app or watch on the ) Today in the guest chair,... full I’m celebrating the 5 Year Anniversary of Side Hustle Pro all this month with video interviews with some of my favorite guests of all time! (So you can listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app or watch on the Side Hustle Pro YouTube Channel)

Today in the guest chair, we have Kim Lewis, the CEO and co-founder of CurlMix, a clean beauty brand for curly hair. After a strong showing on Season 10 of ABC’s Emmy Award-winning Shark Tank with her husband and co-founder, Tim, Kim made the daring decision to bet on herself, and turned down a $400,000 Shark deal. 

Less than six months later, Kim’s talent for logistics and marketing secured a seed investment of $1.2M. CurlMix’s sales catapulted to $6M in annual revenue and they have earned over $13M in lifetime sales – all online. 

On this episode, hear how CurlMix:

  • Went from a DIY box for curly hair to launching their own products
  • Empowers, educates, and grows their community and customers with weekly Facebook lives
  • Turned down an offer on Shark Tank
  • Started their Equity Crowdfunding campaign
  • How they juggled raising two kids while building a huge business

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

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Your side hustle needs a reliable way to connect with your audience and promote your product or service. Start growing your business with email marketing, web push notifications, and landing page builder. Visit AWeber.com and enter code HUSTLEPRO for a free 30-day free trial of AWeber’s PRO plan.

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CurlMix - @CurlMix

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]]> I’m celebrating the 5 Year Anniversary of Side Hustle Pro all this month with video interviews with some of my favorite guests of all time! (So you can listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app or watch on the Side Hustle Pro YouTube Channel)

Today in the guest chair, we have Kim Lewis, the CEO and co-founder of CurlMix, a clean beauty brand for curly hair. After a strong showing on Season 10 of ABC’s Emmy Award-winning Shark Tank with her husband and co-founder, Tim, Kim made the daring decision to bet on herself, and turned down a $400,000 Shark deal. 

Less than six months later, Kim’s talent for logistics and marketing secured a seed investment of $1.2M. CurlMix’s sales catapulted to $6M in annual revenue and they have earned over $13M in lifetime sales – all online. 

On this episode, hear how CurlMix:

  • Went from a DIY box for curly hair to launching their own products
  • Empowers, educates, and grows their community and customers with weekly Facebook lives
  • Turned down an offer on Shark Tank
  • Started their Equity Crowdfunding campaign
  • How they juggled raising two kids while building a huge business

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by:

AWeber

Your side hustle needs a reliable way to connect with your audience and promote your product or service. Start growing your business with email marketing, web push notifications, and landing page builder. Visit AWeber.com and enter code HUSTLEPRO for a free 30-day free trial of AWeber’s PRO plan.

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CurlMix - @CurlMix

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]]> 253: How The Spice Suite’s Angel Gregorio Expanded Her Spice Shop Into A Lifestyle Brand 253: How The Spice Suite’s Angel Gregorio Expanded Her Spice Shop Into A Lifestyle Brand Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT 46:10 7532548f-053c-4a70-a487-f5c9e341b6a0 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/253-how-the-spice-suites-angel-gregorio-expanded-her-spice-shop-into-a-lifestyle-brand 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f123 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd I’m celebrating the 5 Year Anniversary of Side Hustle Pro all this month with video interviews with some of my favorite guests of all time! (So you can listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app or watch on the ) Today in the guest chair,... full I’m celebrating the 5 Year Anniversary of Side Hustle Pro all this month with video interviews with some of my favorite guests of all time! (So you can listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app or watch on the Side Hustle Pro YouTube Channel)

Today in the guest chair, we have Angel Gregorio, the founder and owner of The Spice Suite, a growing community-centric spice boutique, located in Washington DC’s Takoma Park community. 

When we first spoke with Angel on the Side Hustle Pro podcast in 2018, she shared how she walked by a vacant storefront with no plan or desire to be a small business owner and decided on the spot to turn it into a spice shop. 

That spice shop has since become a dream incubator and haven. Voted Best Spice Shop in Washington City Paper’s Best of DC, The Spice Suite offers fresh spice blends and cooking oils from around the world, handcrafted and customized to disrupt the typical dining experience. 

And as a way to pay it forward and support fellow dreamers, Angel offers space at The Spice Suite for pop-up shops, free of charge. No fine print. No commission.

On this episode, hear how Angel:

  • The first steps she took to get her very first product made (and how she started all wrong!)
  • How she makes the margins work for her in eCommerce:
  • How her approach to life and business has shaped her business expansion

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube 

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]]> I’m celebrating the 5 Year Anniversary of Side Hustle Pro all this month with video interviews with some of my favorite guests of all time! (So you can listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app or watch on the Side Hustle Pro YouTube Channel)

Today in the guest chair, we have Angel Gregorio, the founder and owner of The Spice Suite, a growing community-centric spice boutique, located in Washington DC’s Takoma Park community. 

When we first spoke with Angel on the Side Hustle Pro podcast in 2018, she shared how she walked by a vacant storefront with no plan or desire to be a small business owner and decided on the spot to turn it into a spice shop. 

That spice shop has since become a dream incubator and haven. Voted Best Spice Shop in Washington City Paper’s Best of DC, The Spice Suite offers fresh spice blends and cooking oils from around the world, handcrafted and customized to disrupt the typical dining experience. 

And as a way to pay it forward and support fellow dreamers, Angel offers space at The Spice Suite for pop-up shops, free of charge. No fine print. No commission.

On this episode, hear how Angel:

  • The first steps she took to get her very first product made (and how she started all wrong!)
  • How she makes the margins work for her in eCommerce:
  • How her approach to life and business has shaped her business expansion

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]]> 252: 7 Side Hustle Tips for Side Hustling When You Don’t Have a Lot of Time 252: 7 Side Hustle Tips for Side Hustling When You Don’t Have a Lot of Time Wed, 26 May 2021 07:00:00 GMT 26:49 6346872b-2307-4719-b3b2-e2da227574e4 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/252-7-side-hustle-tips-for-side-hustling-when-you-dont-have-a-lot-of-time 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f124 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd I’m sharing another Best Of Side Hustle Pro episode this week! This episode is filled with 7 tried and true side hustle tips for side hustlers who don’t have a lot of time. Being a new mom has reminded me of the side hustle mindset and all the... full I’m sharing another Best Of Side Hustle Pro episode this week! This episode is filled with 7 tried and true side hustle tips for side hustlers who don’t have a lot of time.

Being a new mom has reminded me of the side hustle mindset and all the principles that led me to be in a position of making the most out of the time that I have.

The key to the side hustle life is learning how to get a lot done with not a lot of time. I did it before (and am beginning to get back into doing it again) and you can too! 

In this episode, I’m taking you through my seven tried and true tips that helped me run an effective side hustle. 

Take a listen to this episode, so you can master the art of the side hustle, too.

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

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]]> I’m sharing another Best Of Side Hustle Pro episode this week! This episode is filled with 7 tried and true side hustle tips for side hustlers who don’t have a lot of time.

Being a new mom has reminded me of the side hustle mindset and all the principles that led me to be in a position of making the most out of the time that I have.

The key to the side hustle life is learning how to get a lot done with not a lot of time. I did it before (and am beginning to get back into doing it again) and you can too! 

In this episode, I’m taking you through my seven tried and true tips that helped me run an effective side hustle. 

Take a listen to this episode, so you can master the art of the side hustle, too.

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

Click to grab your 12-Week Goal Getter Workbook (as I mentioned in this episode)

This episode is brought to you by:

Helium 10

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]]> 251: How to Lay the Foundation of Your Business When You’re Just Getting Started 251: How to Lay the Foundation of Your Business When You’re Just Getting Started Wed, 19 May 2021 14:30:00 GMT 40:22 5cf49157-3834-4a14-beab-df28e77fd815 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/251-how-to-lay-the-foundation-of-your-business-when-youre-just-getting-started 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f125 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd It’s May! And that means it’s time for a rewind. Every week this month, I’m resharing a Best of Side Hustle Pro episode. In this first episode, I talk about how when I started my side hustle, I didn’t read business plan books or follow a... full It’s May! And that means it’s time for a rewind. Every week this month, I’m resharing a Best of Side Hustle Pro episode. In this first episode, I talk about how when I started my side hustle, I didn’t read business plan books or follow a business plan template. I just started. Shocking, I know!

I share the six steps you can take, now, to start building your business as a side hustle. Let’s jump in!

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]]> It’s May! And that means it’s time for a rewind. Every week this month, I’m resharing a Best of Side Hustle Pro episode. In this first episode, I talk about how when I started my side hustle, I didn’t read business plan books or follow a business plan template. I just started. Shocking, I know!

I share the six steps you can take, now, to start building your business as a side hustle. Let’s jump in!

Click here to grab your recap (as I mentioned in this episode). Listen to this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

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]]> 250: How to Run Your Side Hustle in 1 Hour A Day 250: How to Run Your Side Hustle in 1 Hour A Day Wed, 12 May 2021 07:00:00 GMT 24:36 96484632-d9e4-4255-a6df-6a52310ed032 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/250-how-to-run-your-side-hustle-in-1-hour-a-day 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f126 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In this throwback episode, I share how I got better at getting things done, even under pressure. I spend less time thinking and talking about what I’m going to do and more time actually doing it. I learned to cut out all the fluff that makes you... full In this throwback episode, I share how I got better at getting things done, even under pressure.

I spend less time thinking and talking about what I’m going to do and more time actually doing it.

I learned to cut out all the fluff that makes you FEEL like you’re doing something (to-do lists, buying fancy planners, well organized trello boards) and get down to business.

By making these mistakes, I also learned some key lessons as to why most side hustlers aren’t making the progress they anticipated. You’re probably not accomplishing your goal, because you bit off too much or not taking action because you want everything to be perfect and are afraid of making a mistake.

If you want more guidance on how to actually get things done, consider learning​ ​my​ ​signature Goal Getter Action Plan​. I can show you how to run a side business in 7 hours per week.

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]]> In this throwback episode, I share how I got better at getting things done, even under pressure.

I spend less time thinking and talking about what I’m going to do and more time actually doing it.

I learned to cut out all the fluff that makes you FEEL like you’re doing something (to-do lists, buying fancy planners, well organized trello boards) and get down to business.

By making these mistakes, I also learned some key lessons as to why most side hustlers aren’t making the progress they anticipated. You’re probably not accomplishing your goal, because you bit off too much or not taking action because you want everything to be perfect and are afraid of making a mistake.

If you want more guidance on how to actually get things done, consider learning​ ​my​ ​signature Goal Getter Action Plan​. I can show you how to run a side business in 7 hours per week.

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify

This episode is brought to you by

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]]> 249: How To Side Hustle And Not Get Fired 249: How To Side Hustle And Not Get Fired Wed, 05 May 2021 16:40:00 GMT 15:43 6313d2c7-ec31-459d-9a2d-ece7fc9bf7d0 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/249-how-to-side-hustle-and-not-get-fired 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f127 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd All this month I’m sharing the Best Of Side Hustle Pro episodes! In this episode I explore how to keep your job secure while side hustling.  I break down: Why you shouldn’t assume your employer will tell you no How to create a schedule that... full All this month I’m sharing the Best Of Side Hustle Pro episodes! In this episode I explore how to keep your job secure while side hustling. 

I break down:

Why you shouldn’t assume your employer will tell you no

How to create a schedule that doesn’t conflict with your day job

Why you should identify and know what’s in it for them

I hope it’s helpful! Listen and gimme a 💙 on Instagram if it is. 💪🏾

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]]> All this month I’m sharing the Best Of Side Hustle Pro episodes! In this episode I explore how to keep your job secure while side hustling. 

I break down:

Why you shouldn’t assume your employer will tell you no

How to create a schedule that doesn’t conflict with your day job

Why you should identify and know what’s in it for them

I hope it’s helpful! Listen and gimme a 💙 on Instagram if it is. 💪🏾

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify

This episode is brought to you by

Better Help

As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/hustlepro

Skillshare

Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/hustle and get a free trial of Premium Membership

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]]> 248: 3 Tips For Batch Scheduling Your Content And Your Life 248: 3 Tips For Batch Scheduling Your Content And Your Life Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:35:49 GMT 26:12 f0e9cf5f-ec40-4f48-ab58-ea1f894e727b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/248-3-tips-for-batch-scheduling-your-content-and-your-life 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f128 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today I’m back with a solo episode, sharing my tips for batching content writing and scheduling.  I realize that a lot of us get overwhelmed when it’s time to create content. So here’s my quick and easy process for staying organized when my... full Today I’m back with a solo episode, sharing my tips for batching content writing and scheduling. 

I realize that a lot of us get overwhelmed when it’s time to create content.

So here’s my quick and easy process for staying organized when my mind and life is going a mile a minute.

In this episode, I reveal what my batch process looks like (aka, exactly what I assign as my priority task for each day of my week)

And how I find an “hour of power” for batch creating and scheduling content on social media each week.

I hope it’s helpful! Listen and gimme a 💙 on Instagram if it is. 💪🏾

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify

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]]> Today I’m back with a solo episode, sharing my tips for batching content writing and scheduling. 

I realize that a lot of us get overwhelmed when it’s time to create content.

So here’s my quick and easy process for staying organized when my mind and life is going a mile a minute.

In this episode, I reveal what my batch process looks like (aka, exactly what I assign as my priority task for each day of my week)

And how I find an “hour of power” for batch creating and scheduling content on social media each week.

I hope it’s helpful! Listen and gimme a 💙 on Instagram if it is. 💪🏾

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify

This episode is brought to you by:

Helium 10

As a listener, you get 50% off your first month of Helium 10 Platinum when you go to Helium10.com and use code HUSTLEPRO when you check out.

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]]> 247: Be Rooted Founder Jasmin Foster Went From Retail Buyer To The First Black-Owned Stationery Brand Sold at Target 247: Be Rooted Founder Jasmin Foster Went From Retail Buyer To The First Black-Owned Stationery Brand Sold at Target Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:00:00 GMT 38:48 aa62230c-b71a-4113-8d79-619c882e2bf9 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/247-be-rooted-founder-jasmin-foster-went-from-retail-buyer-to-the-first-black-owned-stationery-brand-sold-at-target 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f129 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair is Jasmin Foster, the Founder of Be Rooted, an inclusively designed stationery brand created to celebrate and uplift women of color.  What I really love about Jasmin and her experience is that she started her career in... full Today in the guest chair is Jasmin Foster, the Founder of Be Rooted, an inclusively designed stationery brand created to celebrate and uplift women of color. 

What I really love about Jasmin and her experience is that she started her career in retail on the buying side. And now here she is, a Founder who has landed as a product and business owner on the shelves of Target, the very company she started her career with!

In today’s episode, I love what Jasmin had to share about:

  • How the majority of her career in retail was pushing the boundaries of representation and inclusion 
  • How that led her to changing the face of the stationery industry with Be Rooted
  • What it’s like to employ her parents!

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]]> Today in the guest chair is Jasmin Foster, the Founder of Be Rooted, an inclusively designed stationery brand created to celebrate and uplift women of color. 

What I really love about Jasmin and her experience is that she started her career in retail on the buying side. And now here she is, a Founder who has landed as a product and business owner on the shelves of Target, the very company she started her career with!

In today’s episode, I love what Jasmin had to share about:

  • How the majority of her career in retail was pushing the boundaries of representation and inclusion 
  • How that led her to changing the face of the stationery industry with Be Rooted
  • What it’s like to employ her parents!

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify

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]]> 246: Alicia Scott is Pioneering Clean Beauty for the Forgotten Shades With Her Brand Range Beauty 246: Alicia Scott is Pioneering Clean Beauty for the Forgotten Shades With Her Brand Range Beauty Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:00:00 GMT 59:25 75caaf76-395b-44b3-a49f-d6dfa7cf1831 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/246-alicia-scott-is-pioneering-clean-beauty-for-the-forgotten-shades-with-her-brand-range-beauty 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f12a 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair is Alicia Scott, the Founder of Range Beauty. Fun Fact: I first met Alicia Scott, today’s Side Hustle Pro guest, in 2019 when I was a speaker at the Summit 21 conference. I invited the audience to raise their hand to come up... full Today in the guest chair is Alicia Scott, the Founder of Range Beauty.

Fun Fact: I first met Alicia Scott, today’s Side Hustle Pro guest, in 2019 when I was a speaker at the Summit 21 conference. I invited the audience to raise their hand to come up on stage and share their side hustle with the audience. Like a true hustler, Alicia was READY and was the first hand that shot up (scroll through to see the pic of her on stage).

Fast forward 2 years and I am not the least bit surprised to see the AMAZING growth of Alicia’s brand, Range Beauty.

Alicia founded Range Beauty because she noticed the lack of shades available during photo shoots and runway shows. Instead of asking, “Why can’t there be better options for us?,” she created what she envisioned, a clean beauty brand for the forgotten shades.

In today’s episode, she gets into:

  • How she went about figuring out where to find a manufacturer
  • How she figured out how to create these actual products
  • How she is kicking down doors and raising capital for her business

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify

This episode is brought to you by:

Better Help

As a listener, you’ll get 10% off  our first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/hustlepro

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As a listener, you get 50% off your first month of Helium 10 Platinum when you go to Helium10.com and use code HUSTLEPRO when you check out.

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Range Beauty

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Blavity

Morgan DeBaun

Cosmetic Index

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]]> Today in the guest chair is Alicia Scott, the Founder of Range Beauty.

Fun Fact: I first met Alicia Scott, today’s Side Hustle Pro guest, in 2019 when I was a speaker at the Summit 21 conference. I invited the audience to raise their hand to come up on stage and share their side hustle with the audience. Like a true hustler, Alicia was READY and was the first hand that shot up (scroll through to see the pic of her on stage).

Fast forward 2 years and I am not the least bit surprised to see the AMAZING growth of Alicia’s brand, Range Beauty.

Alicia founded Range Beauty because she noticed the lack of shades available during photo shoots and runway shows. Instead of asking, “Why can’t there be better options for us?,” she created what she envisioned, a clean beauty brand for the forgotten shades.

In today’s episode, she gets into:

  • How she went about figuring out where to find a manufacturer
  • How she figured out how to create these actual products
  • How she is kicking down doors and raising capital for her business

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify

This episode is brought to you by:

Better Help

As a listener, you’ll get 10% off  our first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/hustlepro

Helium 10

As a listener, you get 50% off your first month of Helium 10 Platinum when you go to Helium10.com and use code HUSTLEPRO when you check out.

Links mentioned in this episode

Range Beauty

Summit 21 Conference

Blavity

Morgan DeBaun

Cosmetic Index

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]]> 245: Side Hustle Progress Report: Nicaila TV YouTube Lessons, Growth, Struggles, and more! 245: Side Hustle Progress Report: Nicaila TV YouTube Lessons, Growth, Struggles, and more! Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:00:00 GMT 25:29 a9598d72-daf7-46b7-a945-bbf55db4e488 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/245-side-hustle-progress-report-nicaila-tv-youtube-lessons-growth-struggles-and-more 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f12b 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd I know you’re probably wondering, how’s going, right?! If you didn’t know, I have a where I post videos about natural hair, lifestyle, and beauty content. I’m already one month in, and I wanted to give you all a little update on how things... full I know you’re probably wondering, how’s Nicaila TV going, right?! If you didn’t know, I have a YouTube channel where I post videos about natural hair, lifestyle, and beauty content. I’m already one month in, and I wanted to give you all a little update on how things are going since my channel launched on March 1.

For the first time in a while, I gave myself the freedom to do something fun, again, and didn’t put pressure on myself with creating videos (or even to monetize). This was the start of expanding what I’m known for beyond podcasting, and I actually love doing YouTube! It’s my TV show, and anything goes.

This side hustle has also given me insight into what I see myself doing in the future (more on that in the episode).

In this episode, I’m sharing all that I’ve learned in a short amount of time of doing YouTube, and giving you insight into why I think it’s way harder than podcasting, and how I’ve gotten videos with over 1K views!

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]]> I know you’re probably wondering, how’s Nicaila TV going, right?! If you didn’t know, I have a YouTube channel where I post videos about natural hair, lifestyle, and beauty content. I’m already one month in, and I wanted to give you all a little update on how things are going since my channel launched on March 1.

For the first time in a while, I gave myself the freedom to do something fun, again, and didn’t put pressure on myself with creating videos (or even to monetize). This was the start of expanding what I’m known for beyond podcasting, and I actually love doing YouTube! It’s my TV show, and anything goes.

This side hustle has also given me insight into what I see myself doing in the future (more on that in the episode).

In this episode, I’m sharing all that I’ve learned in a short amount of time of doing YouTube, and giving you insight into why I think it’s way harder than podcasting, and how I’ve gotten videos with over 1K views!

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]]> 244: Cora Miller Shows Boys of Color That Grooming Is For Them, Too, With Young King Hair Care 244: Cora Miller Shows Boys of Color That Grooming Is For Them, Too, With Young King Hair Care Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:00:00 GMT 59:17 8d1a0a12-ee02-4e2c-aef9-5225160e58d2 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/244-cora-miller-shows-boys-of-color-that-grooming-is-for-them-too-with-young-king-hair-care 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f12c 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Cora Miller became the solution to the one recurring question she had after becoming a new mom: Why aren’t there specific hair products representative for boys of color?  As she was looking for products to style her son’s hair that were clean... full Cora Miller became the solution to the one recurring question she had after becoming a new mom: Why aren’t there specific hair products representative for boys of color? 

As she was looking for products to style her son’s hair that were clean and plant-based, to her surprise, there were none, and that bothered her. After seeing this gap in the marketplace and talking through her frustration with her husband, Young King Hair Care, the first multicultural beauty and wellness brand for young men, was born. 

Unlike other hair care brands, it didn’t start in the kitchen for this CEO. Instead, she did months of market research and found a research and development partner who understood her vision. In that search, Cora and her husband found a Black female chemist who had been working in the natural hair care industry for years, and their partnership took off! In a matter of a year, from research to final product, Young King Hair Care was ready to show young boys that it’s okay to groom themselves, and have a self-care moment just for them, too.

From the official launch date in Dec. 2019, to starting with a table set-up in her home hallway, which she affectionately called “Young King Fulfillment Center,” to now being sold on Target shelves, the Millers are well on their way to redefining male grooming for the next generation.

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]]> Cora Miller became the solution to the one recurring question she had after becoming a new mom: Why aren’t there specific hair products representative for boys of color? 

As she was looking for products to style her son’s hair that were clean and plant-based, to her surprise, there were none, and that bothered her. After seeing this gap in the marketplace and talking through her frustration with her husband, Young King Hair Care, the first multicultural beauty and wellness brand for young men, was born. 

Unlike other hair care brands, it didn’t start in the kitchen for this CEO. Instead, she did months of market research and found a research and development partner who understood her vision. In that search, Cora and her husband found a Black female chemist who had been working in the natural hair care industry for years, and their partnership took off! In a matter of a year, from research to final product, Young King Hair Care was ready to show young boys that it’s okay to groom themselves, and have a self-care moment just for them, too.

From the official launch date in Dec. 2019, to starting with a table set-up in her home hallway, which she affectionately called “Young King Fulfillment Center,” to now being sold on Target shelves, the Millers are well on their way to redefining male grooming for the next generation.

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]]> 243: Failure or Fashion? How Mikaela Pabon’s Setback Propelled Her to Start Dressed In Joy 243: Failure or Fashion? How Mikaela Pabon’s Setback Propelled Her to Start Dressed In Joy Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:00:00 GMT 42:03 85433068-ee59-416d-9610-060183670764 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/243-failure-or-fashion-how-mikaela-pabons-setback-propelled-her-to-start-dressed-in-joy 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f12d 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd For Mikaela Pabon, she is living a dream that would make her 8-year-old self ecstatic! She is the founder of the statement-making athleisure brand, Dressed in Joy. It’s interesting to think that she never thought she would be able to live out her... full For Mikaela Pabon, she is living a dream that would make her 8-year-old self ecstatic! She is the founder of the statement-making athleisure brand, Dressed in Joy. It’s interesting to think that she never thought she would be able to live out her fashion dreams, but here she is, today, doing just that as a full-time entrepreneur.

Her initial career path, although she didn’t like it, was in information technology (IT). Eventually, Mikaela found something in that line of work that she did enjoy in working with databases, which she did for about 15 years. But in 2015, the fashion enthusiast took her first dive into entrepreneurship and decided to call it quits after four years, and no profits made. 

After some time away, her dreams started to come back to her, and she was reminded of her days of watching fashion shows and “House of Style” on MTV, and it led her to design. Not for profit, but for herself. And if you ask Mikaela, she did not intend for the business she has now to be a business. For her, she was just designing something she wanted and didn’t see in the market. And to her surprise, people loved what she had to offer. After learning from her past mistakes, facing her limiting beliefs, and responding to customers, she built a successful and expanding brand and business.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

☞ How Mikaela went from closing one business to opening another wildly successful one

☞ How she was able to leave her full-time job to focus on Dressed in Joy full time

☞ How Instagram Reels helped her to boost her audience in a short amount of time

☞ And why she believes that no matter the obstacle when it’s meant to be yours, it will be

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]]> For Mikaela Pabon, she is living a dream that would make her 8-year-old self ecstatic! She is the founder of the statement-making athleisure brand, Dressed in Joy. It’s interesting to think that she never thought she would be able to live out her fashion dreams, but here she is, today, doing just that as a full-time entrepreneur.

Her initial career path, although she didn’t like it, was in information technology (IT). Eventually, Mikaela found something in that line of work that she did enjoy in working with databases, which she did for about 15 years. But in 2015, the fashion enthusiast took her first dive into entrepreneurship and decided to call it quits after four years, and no profits made. 

After some time away, her dreams started to come back to her, and she was reminded of her days of watching fashion shows and “House of Style” on MTV, and it led her to design. Not for profit, but for herself. And if you ask Mikaela, she did not intend for the business she has now to be a business. For her, she was just designing something she wanted and didn’t see in the market. And to her surprise, people loved what she had to offer. After learning from her past mistakes, facing her limiting beliefs, and responding to customers, she built a successful and expanding brand and business.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

☞ How Mikaela went from closing one business to opening another wildly successful one

☞ How she was able to leave her full-time job to focus on Dressed in Joy full time

☞ How Instagram Reels helped her to boost her audience in a short amount of time

☞ And why she believes that no matter the obstacle when it’s meant to be yours, it will be

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]]> 242: Photographer Danielle Finney Uses Natural Light to Bring Out Natural Beauty With Every Click 242: Photographer Danielle Finney Uses Natural Light to Bring Out Natural Beauty With Every Click Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:00:00 GMT 51:29 06b42cc6-c1d1-4804-8ab4-80833c310df1 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/242-photographer-danielle-finney-uses-natural-light-to-bring-out-natural-beauty-with-every-click 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f12e 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd If you take a look at Danielle Finney’s body of work, you’ll see two common themes: warm expressions and joyful faces. Her signature style as a natural light photographer has connected her to clients and taken her places she never could have... full If you take a look at Danielle Finney’s body of work, you’ll see two common themes: warm expressions and joyful faces. Her signature style as a natural light photographer has connected her to clients and taken her places she never could have imagined.

Danielle originally began her professional career on the administrative track with aspirations to be an executive assistant because she had a desire to help people. And one thing’s for sure, she never saw herself doing photography full-time, even though she had taken a liking to it over time. It was just a side hustle.

Initially, her work was experimental and friends and family-centric — reaching out to them, trying new things, and learning by trial and error. And even after about four years of developing her creative eye, gaining clientele and finding her photography style, Danielle still didn’t see what she was doing as a “profitable means of making a living.” 

That was, until life gave her a reason to put herself out there and believe in herself.

And the rest is history! Now, after 13 years in the photography arena, she helps women see themselves in their best light through beautiful, joy-filled photos. As well as, teaches other photographers how to improve their natural light portraits and enhance their client experiences.

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]]> If you take a look at Danielle Finney’s body of work, you’ll see two common themes: warm expressions and joyful faces. Her signature style as a natural light photographer has connected her to clients and taken her places she never could have imagined.

Danielle originally began her professional career on the administrative track with aspirations to be an executive assistant because she had a desire to help people. And one thing’s for sure, she never saw herself doing photography full-time, even though she had taken a liking to it over time. It was just a side hustle.

Initially, her work was experimental and friends and family-centric — reaching out to them, trying new things, and learning by trial and error. And even after about four years of developing her creative eye, gaining clientele and finding her photography style, Danielle still didn’t see what she was doing as a “profitable means of making a living.” 

That was, until life gave her a reason to put herself out there and believe in herself.

And the rest is history! Now, after 13 years in the photography arena, she helps women see themselves in their best light through beautiful, joy-filled photos. As well as, teaches other photographers how to improve their natural light portraits and enhance their client experiences.

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]]> 241: How Eniola Oshodi Founded Dope Scrubs And Upgraded The Workwear Game For Medical Professionals 241: How Eniola Oshodi Founded Dope Scrubs And Upgraded The Workwear Game For Medical Professionals Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:00:00 GMT 42:50 6d8d3ca0-c8b6-49e1-9d72-87c805f1275d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/241-how-eniola-oshodi-founded-dope-scrubs-and-upgraded-the-workwear-game-for-medical-professionals 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f12f 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd For Eniola Oshodi, nursing was all she knew. Her mom did it, so you could describe it as a generational transfer. But after over a decade of working in the medical field, she knew something had to change… The scrubs, they had to change. For... full For Eniola Oshodi, nursing was all she knew. Her mom did it, so you could describe it as a generational transfer. But after over a decade of working in the medical field, she knew something had to change…

The scrubs, they had to change.

For something that healthcare workers had to wear for shifts on end, everyday, Eniola didn’t think traditional scrubs were flattering, comfortable, or looked good on her. And it was that push that made her create Dope Scrubs, a medical apparel brand that allows healthcare professionals to express themselves through their attire while working on the frontlines.

Upon having the revelation of wanting to make the lives of those like her better in the work wardrobe department, Eniola set out on her “journey of creation” to figure out how to make scrubs more stylish and comfortable, yet still functional. And after that, she designed the first versions of Dope Scrubs and wore them everyday, but never told anyone she designed them. Even though she didn’t say a word, people started asking about what she was wearing. Talk about a marketing plan!

With a little help from her family, she stopped sitting on what she had created (figuratively and literally), and pressed the “go” button on becoming the entrepreneur she was made to be.

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]]> For Eniola Oshodi, nursing was all she knew. Her mom did it, so you could describe it as a generational transfer. But after over a decade of working in the medical field, she knew something had to change…

The scrubs, they had to change.

For something that healthcare workers had to wear for shifts on end, everyday, Eniola didn’t think traditional scrubs were flattering, comfortable, or looked good on her. And it was that push that made her create Dope Scrubs, a medical apparel brand that allows healthcare professionals to express themselves through their attire while working on the frontlines.

Upon having the revelation of wanting to make the lives of those like her better in the work wardrobe department, Eniola set out on her “journey of creation” to figure out how to make scrubs more stylish and comfortable, yet still functional. And after that, she designed the first versions of Dope Scrubs and wore them everyday, but never told anyone she designed them. Even though she didn’t say a word, people started asking about what she was wearing. Talk about a marketing plan!

With a little help from her family, she stopped sitting on what she had created (figuratively and literally), and pressed the “go” button on becoming the entrepreneur she was made to be.

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]]> 240: How Alexia “Chef Lex” Grant Went From Corporate Cooking To Carmelo Anthony’s Chef 240: How Alexia “Chef Lex” Grant Went From Corporate Cooking To Carmelo Anthony’s Chef Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:00:00 GMT 1:04:26 baa43620-fd85-4e52-9b6b-6d8fb0959f67 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/240-how-alexia-chef-lex-grant-went-from-corporate-cooking-to-carmelo-anthonys-chef 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f130 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd For Alexia Grant aka “Chef Lex” aka “The Bubble Chef,” cooking was always a family affair, or how she puts it, “a collaborative effort.” And that motivation has taken her very far. She has cooked for the likes of Carmelo and LaLa Anthony,... full For Alexia Grant aka “Chef Lex” aka “The Bubble Chef,” cooking was always a family affair, or how she puts it, “a collaborative effort.” And that motivation has taken her very far. She has cooked for the likes of Carmelo and LaLa Anthony, Malcolm Jenkins, Meek Mill, Angela Simmons and Lauryn Hill, and worked with brands like Lululemon and Verizon. 

Growing up with a garden outside of her home, and a loving family who made sure she had a good breakfast in the morning, food was a big thing for her. Although Lex wasn’t sure of what she wanted to do post-high school, it was her grandfather who was her motivation to pursue a career in cooking. Before he passed, he had a real sit-down moment with her about next life steps, which encouraged her to eventually apply to culinary school.

At 19, Lex got her first high paying catering job that catapulted her into the side hustle of catering, which ultimately led her to full-time entrepreneurship. Not to mention, after that catering job, she started telling everyone that she was a “chef” and no one could tell her otherwise. 

From contracting her services to now running her own lifestyle management firm, and having her own pop-up restaurant, Comfort Kitchen, Chef Lex is a force to be reckoned with. And as my Jamaican sista, I must say, her grind is impeccable.

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]]> For Alexia Grant aka “Chef Lex” aka “The Bubble Chef,” cooking was always a family affair, or how she puts it, “a collaborative effort.” And that motivation has taken her very far. She has cooked for the likes of Carmelo and LaLa Anthony, Malcolm Jenkins, Meek Mill, Angela Simmons and Lauryn Hill, and worked with brands like Lululemon and Verizon. 

Growing up with a garden outside of her home, and a loving family who made sure she had a good breakfast in the morning, food was a big thing for her. Although Lex wasn’t sure of what she wanted to do post-high school, it was her grandfather who was her motivation to pursue a career in cooking. Before he passed, he had a real sit-down moment with her about next life steps, which encouraged her to eventually apply to culinary school.

At 19, Lex got her first high paying catering job that catapulted her into the side hustle of catering, which ultimately led her to full-time entrepreneurship. Not to mention, after that catering job, she started telling everyone that she was a “chef” and no one could tell her otherwise. 

From contracting her services to now running her own lifestyle management firm, and having her own pop-up restaurant, Comfort Kitchen, Chef Lex is a force to be reckoned with. And as my Jamaican sista, I must say, her grind is impeccable.

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]]> 239: My New Side Hustle Is Here! Nicaila TV is LIVE on YouTube 239: My New Side Hustle Is Here! Nicaila TV is LIVE on YouTube Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:33:10 GMT 4:35 5c5b34da-345d-4b5f-9ced-00dd663c29ec false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-239-my-new-side-hustle-is-here-nicaila-tv-is-live-on-youtube 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f131 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Hey Guys, I'm excited to announce that my new side hustle is here. That's right, my new YouTube channel is live: https://www.youtube.com/c/nicailatv

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]]> Hey Guys, I'm excited to announce that my new side hustle is here. That's right, my new YouTube channel is live: https://www.youtube.com/c/nicailatv

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]]> 238: How a “No” Pushed Marvina Robinson Into Creating Her Company, B. Stuyvesant Champagne 238: How a “No” Pushed Marvina Robinson Into Creating Her Company, B. Stuyvesant Champagne Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT 42:06 13fcb57c-5249-4c2f-b6be-23525b39e2ef false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/238-how-a-no-pushed-marvina-robinson-into-creating-her-company-b-stuyvesant-champagne 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f132 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Marvina Robinson is the founder and CEO of her own boutique brand champagne company, B. Stuyvesant Champagne that was launched in February 2020. Her journey was anything but “ordinary.” She puts it this way: “There was no direct correlation.”... full Marvina Robinson is the founder and CEO of her own boutique brand champagne company, B. Stuyvesant Champagne that was launched in February 2020.

Her journey was anything but “ordinary.” She puts it this way: “There was no direct correlation.” With a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Master’s degree in Statistics, and the career path of working in finance on Wall Street for over 20 years, the entrepreneur bug hit her, big time. Prior to Stuyvesant (as it’s affectionately called), Marvina had her own indoor cycling studio, which she later converted into a café. 

After the landlord of the building the café was hosted in wouldn’t allow her to sell beer or wine, she took his “no” as a lead to make her vision a reality, and open up a champagne bar. So she took the next lead, and ventured to France to make connections in the champagne and wine world.

While sitting down eating crepes in France at 5 a.m., she met someone who would help her make the introductions she needed to succeed, and the outcome of that is what you see today. 

Although Marvina didn’t know what she was looking for, at first, and her business plan was in her brain, notebook and laptop, she’s proud that she built her business incrementally, and her “true business” is now falling into place. The insane grind included red eye flights between Manhattan and France for almost a year. For Marvina, it was all worth it.

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]]> Marvina Robinson is the founder and CEO of her own boutique brand champagne company, B. Stuyvesant Champagne that was launched in February 2020.

Her journey was anything but “ordinary.” She puts it this way: “There was no direct correlation.” With a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Master’s degree in Statistics, and the career path of working in finance on Wall Street for over 20 years, the entrepreneur bug hit her, big time. Prior to Stuyvesant (as it’s affectionately called), Marvina had her own indoor cycling studio, which she later converted into a café. 

After the landlord of the building the café was hosted in wouldn’t allow her to sell beer or wine, she took his “no” as a lead to make her vision a reality, and open up a champagne bar. So she took the next lead, and ventured to France to make connections in the champagne and wine world.

While sitting down eating crepes in France at 5 a.m., she met someone who would help her make the introductions she needed to succeed, and the outcome of that is what you see today. 

Although Marvina didn’t know what she was looking for, at first, and her business plan was in her brain, notebook and laptop, she’s proud that she built her business incrementally, and her “true business” is now falling into place. The insane grind included red eye flights between Manhattan and France for almost a year. For Marvina, it was all worth it.

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]]> 237: How Temidayo Adedokun Is Bringing African Culture, Even to the Tiniest of Us, With Ade + Ayo 237: How Temidayo Adedokun Is Bringing African Culture, Even to the Tiniest of Us, With Ade + Ayo Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT 49:07 6e3fc623-fc1a-4adc-9699-e0aa27b7aae2 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/237-how-temidayo-adedokun-is-bringing-african-culture-even-to-the-tiniest-of-us-with-ade-ayo 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f133 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd You’d probably think that launching a new business in the middle of a pandemic wouldn’t be the most “received” idea, but for Temidayo Adedokun, she accepted the challenge. In 2020, Temidayo launched Ade + Ayo, a collection of beautifully... full You’d probably think that launching a new business in the middle of a pandemic wouldn’t be the most “received” idea, but for Temidayo Adedokun, she accepted the challenge. In 2020, Temidayo launched Ade + Ayo, a collection of beautifully crafted pieces that make the African aesthetic practical for even the littlest among us. Her pieces keep things modern and affordable for parents, too.

Interestingly enough for Temidayo, she’s no stranger to the entrepreneur world as her parents paved their own way, although they encouraged her to take a more “traditional” path. And for her, that was law. While attending Yale for her studies, during her second semester, she became dissatisfied with the path she’d chosen. After Yale, the future entrepreneur decided to pursue corporate law to pay off debt (so relatable!), but ended up hating it and leaving that firm after nine months because she felt like she sold her life to the firm.

Upon trying to figure things out and working at a boutique law firm, Temidayo became pregnant with her first baby. She immediately became hooked on watching YouTube videos and finding ways she could bring Nigerian and African culture into her son’s life. After searching on Etsy and other places, she couldn't find what she was looking for, which was African prints and colors on soft fabrics, that she’d feel comfortable putting on a baby, but also felt modern. 

Enter Ade + Ayo. 

Here’s what you’ll learn about Temidayo and her business from this episode:

  • How the plan to work at the firm while working on Ade + Ayo on the side, until it got enough traction didn’t quite happen
  • How she learned effective e-commerce while simultaneously becoming a mom
  • How she positioned herself for years to be in the position she’s in today

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]]> You’d probably think that launching a new business in the middle of a pandemic wouldn’t be the most “received” idea, but for Temidayo Adedokun, she accepted the challenge. In 2020, Temidayo launched Ade + Ayo, a collection of beautifully crafted pieces that make the African aesthetic practical for even the littlest among us. Her pieces keep things modern and affordable for parents, too.

Interestingly enough for Temidayo, she’s no stranger to the entrepreneur world as her parents paved their own way, although they encouraged her to take a more “traditional” path. And for her, that was law. While attending Yale for her studies, during her second semester, she became dissatisfied with the path she’d chosen. After Yale, the future entrepreneur decided to pursue corporate law to pay off debt (so relatable!), but ended up hating it and leaving that firm after nine months because she felt like she sold her life to the firm.

Upon trying to figure things out and working at a boutique law firm, Temidayo became pregnant with her first baby. She immediately became hooked on watching YouTube videos and finding ways she could bring Nigerian and African culture into her son’s life. After searching on Etsy and other places, she couldn't find what she was looking for, which was African prints and colors on soft fabrics, that she’d feel comfortable putting on a baby, but also felt modern. 

Enter Ade + Ayo. 

Here’s what you’ll learn about Temidayo and her business from this episode:

  • How the plan to work at the firm while working on Ade + Ayo on the side, until it got enough traction didn’t quite happen
  • How she learned effective e-commerce while simultaneously becoming a mom
  • How she positioned herself for years to be in the position she’s in today

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud

This episode is brought to you by:

Skillshare

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]]> 236: The Future Is Not French Tips: How Canishiea J. Sams Is Changing the Nail Art Scene 236: The Future Is Not French Tips: How Canishiea J. Sams Is Changing the Nail Art Scene Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT 40:53 a9cbe09e-cfc8-429a-a56e-993327af4223 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/the-future-is-not-french-tips-how-canishiea-j-sams-is-changing-the-nail-art-scene 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f134 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd If you’ve ever seen Canishiea J. Sams’ Instagram account, you know that her nail art style is far from basic colors and french tips. Her designs are fun, vibrant, eclectic and, most certainly, the future of nails. Canishiea is a nail artist and... full If you’ve ever seen Canishiea J. Sams’ Instagram account, you know that her nail art style is far from basic colors and french tips. Her designs are fun, vibrant, eclectic and, most certainly, the future of nails. Canishiea is a nail artist and owner of “NailsbyCanishiea,” where she specializes in hand painted luxury press-on nails and nail care.

What started as a hobby quickly turned into a passion for the nail art guru, and after much practice and encouragement from her sisters, friends, and husband, Canishiea decided to pursue her dreams and attend nail school. But get this, by day, she was still attending university and studying criminology, and by night, going after her dreams. Needless to say, everyone was questioning her life plan, except her.

In 2016, Canishiea finished nail school, gave birth to her son, and graduated from college all in the span of months. With a move on the horizon, she took that as a sign to go after what she wanted and do the type of nails she wanted to do. Her step of faith, ended up being an amazing leap! Now, even in the midst of a pandemic, she’s found a way to pivot and change her business model after being forced to close her nail studio’s doors.

In this episode you’ll hear:

✔︎ How Canishiea launched her business and gained clientele as a young mom

✔︎ How transparency on social media jump started her as an entrepreneur

✔︎ And how she spent the earnings from her first client

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud

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]]> If you’ve ever seen Canishiea J. Sams’ Instagram account, you know that her nail art style is far from basic colors and french tips. Her designs are fun, vibrant, eclectic and, most certainly, the future of nails. Canishiea is a nail artist and owner of “NailsbyCanishiea,” where she specializes in hand painted luxury press-on nails and nail care.

What started as a hobby quickly turned into a passion for the nail art guru, and after much practice and encouragement from her sisters, friends, and husband, Canishiea decided to pursue her dreams and attend nail school. But get this, by day, she was still attending university and studying criminology, and by night, going after her dreams. Needless to say, everyone was questioning her life plan, except her.

In 2016, Canishiea finished nail school, gave birth to her son, and graduated from college all in the span of months. With a move on the horizon, she took that as a sign to go after what she wanted and do the type of nails she wanted to do. Her step of faith, ended up being an amazing leap! Now, even in the midst of a pandemic, she’s found a way to pivot and change her business model after being forced to close her nail studio’s doors.

In this episode you’ll hear:

✔︎ How Canishiea launched her business and gained clientele as a young mom

✔︎ How transparency on social media jump started her as an entrepreneur

✔︎ And how she spent the earnings from her first client

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud

This episode is brought to you by:

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Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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]]> 235: No More Excuses, It’s Time to Act on Your Side Hustle Idea 235: No More Excuses, It’s Time to Act on Your Side Hustle Idea Fri, 05 Feb 2021 01:00:00 GMT 22:44 4b27ef4b-ef7e-46d9-9fbd-b20e6b128aaf false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/235-no-more-excuses-its-time-to-act-on-your-side-hustle-idea 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f135 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd It’s the final week of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp, and we’re going to ACT! That’s right, you’ve officially entered a “no excuses allowed” zone. For the past three weeks, we’ve built up to this moment by getting in the zone, kicking our... full It’s the final week of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp, and we’re going to ACT! That’s right, you’ve officially entered a “no excuses allowed” zone.

For the past three weeks, we’ve built up to this moment by getting in the zone, kicking our doubts to the curb, finding virtual mentors, starting to do the basics, and limiting the opinions of others. You’ve been equipped for this. You’re ready!

In three tips, I’m sharing how to take action and get things done, and put your side hustle out in the open because like I’ve said before...2021 is the year that we’re talking our side hustle seriously. We want to launch that product, write that blog post, record that video, and tell the world about what we did. You can’t just keep it on your computer. 

We want people to root for you when you’re starting, even if it’s not perfect, because it doesn’t have to be. Like we talked about in week one of the bootcamp, just start! You have to make your product or service in order to make it better. Think of it this way: you can be making sales while you’re improving.

And don’t forget your homework: Announce your side hustle if you haven’t already! I’m rooting for you.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud AND join the bootcamp for accountability: sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

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]]> It’s the final week of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp, and we’re going to ACT! That’s right, you’ve officially entered a “no excuses allowed” zone.

For the past three weeks, we’ve built up to this moment by getting in the zone, kicking our doubts to the curb, finding virtual mentors, starting to do the basics, and limiting the opinions of others. You’ve been equipped for this. You’re ready!

In three tips, I’m sharing how to take action and get things done, and put your side hustle out in the open because like I’ve said before...2021 is the year that we’re talking our side hustle seriously. We want to launch that product, write that blog post, record that video, and tell the world about what we did. You can’t just keep it on your computer. 

We want people to root for you when you’re starting, even if it’s not perfect, because it doesn’t have to be. Like we talked about in week one of the bootcamp, just start! You have to make your product or service in order to make it better. Think of it this way: you can be making sales while you’re improving.

And don’t forget your homework: Announce your side hustle if you haven’t already! I’m rooting for you.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud AND join the bootcamp for accountability: sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

This episode is brought to you by:

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Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/hustle and get a free trial of Premium Membership

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]]> 234: Side Hustle Success in 3 Steps 234: Side Hustle Success in 3 Steps Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:00:00 GMT 29:07 fbc59e80-ee7a-4afb-b856-b4c47c4be0d2 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/234-side-hustle-success-in-3-steps 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f136 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd You’ve already gotten the motivation you need to stop procrastinating and just go for it. We’ve even talked about pushing past the fear and doubts that might come from ourselves and others. So, this week, I want to tell you my 3-step process for... full You’ve already gotten the motivation you need to stop procrastinating and just go for it. We’ve even talked about pushing past the fear and doubts that might come from ourselves and others. So, this week, I want to tell you my 3-step process for taking action, making moves, and progressing on your side hustle.

It’s a tried and true formula that I’ve been using for the past five years. When I looked back on how I approached creating my podcast as a side hustle, and now, how I’m approaching creating my YouTube channel as a side hustle, I recognize that there are three things I always do.

In this episode, I’m sharing what those three things are.

I’m giving you real-world examples that I’m implementing right now, and that you can start working on too! If you’re diligent with these steps, they will work for you too. Remember, we are making moves by any means necessary in 2021.

This episode is brought to you by:

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Side Hustle Pro listeners can try a free three-hour cave with promo code ‘SIDEHUSTLE’ at caveday.org. Check out the world’s most focused community!

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]]> You’ve already gotten the motivation you need to stop procrastinating and just go for it. We’ve even talked about pushing past the fear and doubts that might come from ourselves and others. So, this week, I want to tell you my 3-step process for taking action, making moves, and progressing on your side hustle.

It’s a tried and true formula that I’ve been using for the past five years. When I looked back on how I approached creating my podcast as a side hustle, and now, how I’m approaching creating my YouTube channel as a side hustle, I recognize that there are three things I always do.

In this episode, I’m sharing what those three things are.

I’m giving you real-world examples that I’m implementing right now, and that you can start working on too! If you’re diligent with these steps, they will work for you too. Remember, we are making moves by any means necessary in 2021.

This episode is brought to you by:

Caveday

Side Hustle Pro listeners can try a free three-hour cave with promo code ‘SIDEHUSTLE’ at caveday.org. Check out the world’s most focused community!

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Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 233: How to Overcome Doubt and Move Forward With Your Side Hustle 233: How to Overcome Doubt and Move Forward With Your Side Hustle Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:00:00 GMT 27:56 4a403683-c440-4349-95eb-f25173a58ece false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/233-how-to-overcome-doubt-and-move-forward-with-your-side-hustle 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f137 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Life happens, right? So here we are with Week 2 of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp! I’m sharing my thought process and tips on how to push past the doubt and move forward with your side hustle idea.  After Week 1 of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp, a... full Life happens, right? So here we are with Week 2 of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp!

I’m sharing my thought process and tips on how to push past the doubt and move forward with your side hustle idea. 

After Week 1 of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp, a lot of people reached out to me to share the doubts and fears that have been holding them back. 

I get it. Starting a new hustle is 90% mental in the beginning. 

You’ve got to work up the mental courage, because staying in the “indecision zone” is NOT beneficial to where you want to be.

Plus, you’re withholding your greatness from the world. 

Why not you? 

You’re just as capable, talented, and dedicated as anyone else. Your idea and side hustle are worthy of your attention and focus.

In this episode I’m sharing real practices I use to break out of analysis paralysis and get down to business.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud AND join the bootcamp for accountability: sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

This episode is brought to you by:

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]]> Life happens, right? So here we are with Week 2 of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp!

I’m sharing my thought process and tips on how to push past the doubt and move forward with your side hustle idea. 

After Week 1 of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp, a lot of people reached out to me to share the doubts and fears that have been holding them back. 

I get it. Starting a new hustle is 90% mental in the beginning. 

You’ve got to work up the mental courage, because staying in the “indecision zone” is NOT beneficial to where you want to be.

Plus, you’re withholding your greatness from the world. 

Why not you? 

You’re just as capable, talented, and dedicated as anyone else. Your idea and side hustle are worthy of your attention and focus.

In this episode I’m sharing real practices I use to break out of analysis paralysis and get down to business.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud AND join the bootcamp for accountability: sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

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]]> 232- Just Do It! Don’t Procrastinate, Start Your Side Hustle This Year 232- Just Do It! Don’t Procrastinate, Start Your Side Hustle This Year Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:00:00 GMT 26:19 f285fac7-bdff-4e1b-b182-4ee273cfd83d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/232-just-do-it-dont-procrastinate-start-your-side-hustle-this-year 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f138 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd For the next four weeks, you’ll have a chance to be a part of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp. Don’t worry, there are no pushups, workout plan, or anything of the sort, but what you will get a grasp of is how to break things down into super small... full For the next four weeks, you’ll have a chance to be a part of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp. Don’t worry, there are no pushups, workout plan, or anything of the sort, but what you will get a grasp of is how to break things down into super small achievable steps to actually achieve your side hustle dreams. This week’s episode is all about how to START.

No more procrastination. No more playing around. In 2021, we’re going to commit and do this! Besides, the hardest part of the battle is actually starting your side hustle, but after that, it gets easier. And to be honest, you’re probably stalling because of the drive to be perfect. Stalling and overthinking can create a hamster wheel effect that’s very hard to get out of, even when you know it’s counterproductive and not necessary. Instead of focusing on the wrong things, let’s focus on the right things.

I’m taking you through the journey of: saying “no” to your own stall tactics and saying “later” to your own excuses, all while giving you three tips to actually start your side hustle. 

Join the bootcamp at sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

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]]> For the next four weeks, you’ll have a chance to be a part of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp. Don’t worry, there are no pushups, workout plan, or anything of the sort, but what you will get a grasp of is how to break things down into super small achievable steps to actually achieve your side hustle dreams. This week’s episode is all about how to START.

No more procrastination. No more playing around. In 2021, we’re going to commit and do this! Besides, the hardest part of the battle is actually starting your side hustle, but after that, it gets easier. And to be honest, you’re probably stalling because of the drive to be perfect. Stalling and overthinking can create a hamster wheel effect that’s very hard to get out of, even when you know it’s counterproductive and not necessary. Instead of focusing on the wrong things, let’s focus on the right things.

I’m taking you through the journey of: saying “no” to your own stall tactics and saying “later” to your own excuses, all while giving you three tips to actually start your side hustle. 

Join the bootcamp at sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

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]]> 231: How to Decide What Your Side Hustle Should Be in 2021 231: How to Decide What Your Side Hustle Should Be in 2021 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 08:00:00 GMT 22:00 f1fa6bfb-3b62-43a4-adf1-4d02da27f9c9 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/how-to-decide-what-your-side-hustle-should-be-in-2021 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f139 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd The phrase “side hustle” has become such a buzz word these days, but I’ve learned that “side hustle” means different things to different people. I, personally, define it as a passion project you’d do even if you don’t make money from it.... full The phrase “side hustle” has become such a buzz word these days, but I’ve learned that “side hustle” means different things to different people. I, personally, define it as a passion project you’d do even if you don’t make money from it. That’s how I got here with Side Hustle Pro. 

In this week’s episode, we look into how to figure out what your side hustle should be, right in time for 2021! For me, it took a lot of figuring out and stumbling, but I got it together and was able to cultivate it into what you see today. If I can do it, so can you, and I’m walking you through how to do it.

And it starts with these three questions:

  1. What am I good at?
  2. What do I enjoy doing in my spare time?
  3. What would I do even if I wasn’t getting paid for it?

I even touch on unlearning internalized messages we’ve believed about ourselves, and doing away with boxes we’ve been placed in, in order to succeed. Your 2021 side hustle is waiting for you to start, so go get it!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

 

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]]> The phrase “side hustle” has become such a buzz word these days, but I’ve learned that “side hustle” means different things to different people. I, personally, define it as a passion project you’d do even if you don’t make money from it. That’s how I got here with Side Hustle Pro. 

In this week’s episode, we look into how to figure out what your side hustle should be, right in time for 2021! For me, it took a lot of figuring out and stumbling, but I got it together and was able to cultivate it into what you see today. If I can do it, so can you, and I’m walking you through how to do it.

And it starts with these three questions:

  1. What am I good at?
  2. What do I enjoy doing in my spare time?
  3. What would I do even if I wasn’t getting paid for it?

I even touch on unlearning internalized messages we’ve believed about ourselves, and doing away with boxes we’ve been placed in, in order to succeed. Your 2021 side hustle is waiting for you to start, so go get it!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

 

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]]> 230: How Black Women Can Build Legacy Wealth 230: How Black Women Can Build Legacy Wealth Wed, 16 Dec 2020 08:00:00 GMT 1:09:16 fd6fb60e-5abb-44eb-a1e0-bf8ca69bfb56 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/how-black-women-can-build-legacy-wealth 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f13a 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In this week’s episode, we talk about building and leaving lasting generational wealth in the African-American community. Dr. Pamela Jolly shares how our human, cultural, intellectual, social, and spiritual capital all play a part in the fulfilled... full In this week’s episode, we talk about building and leaving lasting generational wealth in the African-American community. Dr. Pamela Jolly shares how our human, cultural, intellectual, social, and spiritual capital all play a part in the fulfilled life we should all strive for when it comes to wealth. 

She also explains how her various educational experiences and degrees (MBA, Ed.D, Th.M, and more) allowed her to assist minority business enterprises to grow, and redefine the way they saw money. But, her journey wasn’t always this stable. Her journey with learning about money started when her dad withdrew all financial support from her in college (á la Whitley Gilbert). It forced her to understand what money really is, and set her on the path to learning all about wealth.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

⦿ Why you need to have a good relationship with time to have a good relationship with money, 

⦿ How we can all begin to build and chart our path to wealth, and

⦿ The importance of understanding history as it relates to wealth

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

This episode is brought to you by:Gusto As a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.

HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/sidehustle80 and use code sidehustle80 to get $80 off including free shipping

Skillshare Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/hustle. The first 1,000 people to use this skillshare.com/hustle link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership.

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]]> In this week’s episode, we talk about building and leaving lasting generational wealth in the African-American community. Dr. Pamela Jolly shares how our human, cultural, intellectual, social, and spiritual capital all play a part in the fulfilled life we should all strive for when it comes to wealth. 

She also explains how her various educational experiences and degrees (MBA, Ed.D, Th.M, and more) allowed her to assist minority business enterprises to grow, and redefine the way they saw money. But, her journey wasn’t always this stable. Her journey with learning about money started when her dad withdrew all financial support from her in college (á la Whitley Gilbert). It forced her to understand what money really is, and set her on the path to learning all about wealth.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

⦿ Why you need to have a good relationship with time to have a good relationship with money, 

⦿ How we can all begin to build and chart our path to wealth, and

⦿ The importance of understanding history as it relates to wealth

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

This episode is brought to you by:Gusto As a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.

HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/sidehustle80 and use code sidehustle80 to get $80 off including free shipping

Skillshare Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/hustle. The first 1,000 people to use this skillshare.com/hustle link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership.

Command Line HeroesSearch for Command Line Heroes anywhere you listen to podcasts. Click here to listen!

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Pamela Jolly (Instagram) – @pamelajolly

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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]]> 229: How to Actually Make Money Podcasting 229: How to Actually Make Money Podcasting Wed, 09 Dec 2020 18:00:00 GMT 28:29 2d48e848-997b-41d8-945c-10e100c77802 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/how-to-actually-make-money-podcasting 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f13b 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Whether you’re thinking about starting a podcast or already have one, one of the biggest questions that you might have is: “Will I even make money doing this?” And the short answer is: “yes!” After a year of earning consistent revenue with... full Whether you’re thinking about starting a podcast or already have one, one of the biggest questions that you might have is: “Will I even make money doing this?” And the short answer is: “yes!”

After a year of earning consistent revenue with my podcast, I was able to quit my job to focus on Side Hustle Pro full-time, all in the name of monetization. I didn’t start out with the mindset of making money off my podcast, but I quickly began to test and see that it was possible. Trust me, I secured a $4,000 multi-month sponsorship contract on my first try.

In this week’s episode, I help you set realistic expectations when it comes to podcast monetization. I also breakdown how, exactly, to make money podcasting, and how and when I started earning revenue. There are tons of ways to do it, and we’ll focus on the big three:

  • Creating valuable content for future clients
  • Developing products listeners love and need, and 
  • All things sponsorships 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

This episode is brought to you by:Comcast RISETo apply today for marketing, media and tech makeovers at no cost, to help you and your business RISE visit: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise Gusto As a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.

Command Line HeroesSearch for Command Line Heroes anywhere you listen to podcasts. Click here to listen!

Go DaddyJoin travel host, tour company owner and YouTube Creator Sarah Funk in the School of Hustle podcast where she explores the stories of real entrepreneurs who are making their own way in the world. Listen and subscribe to School of Hustle on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

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]]> Whether you’re thinking about starting a podcast or already have one, one of the biggest questions that you might have is: “Will I even make money doing this?” And the short answer is: “yes!”

After a year of earning consistent revenue with my podcast, I was able to quit my job to focus on Side Hustle Pro full-time, all in the name of monetization. I didn’t start out with the mindset of making money off my podcast, but I quickly began to test and see that it was possible. Trust me, I secured a $4,000 multi-month sponsorship contract on my first try.

In this week’s episode, I help you set realistic expectations when it comes to podcast monetization. I also breakdown how, exactly, to make money podcasting, and how and when I started earning revenue. There are tons of ways to do it, and we’ll focus on the big three:

  • Creating valuable content for future clients
  • Developing products listeners love and need, and 
  • All things sponsorships 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

This episode is brought to you by:Comcast RISETo apply today for marketing, media and tech makeovers at no cost, to help you and your business RISE visit: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise Gusto As a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.

Command Line HeroesSearch for Command Line Heroes anywhere you listen to podcasts. Click here to listen!

Go DaddyJoin travel host, tour company owner and YouTube Creator Sarah Funk in the School of Hustle podcast where she explores the stories of real entrepreneurs who are making their own way in the world. Listen and subscribe to School of Hustle on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

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]]> 228: Why You Should Start Podcasting 228: Why You Should Start Podcasting Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:00:00 GMT 43:38 b47ce90b-c62b-4b9d-9d0c-14ab531916ee false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/why-you-should-start-podcasting 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f13c 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Have you been thinking about starting a podcast? Pondering on if it’s the right move for you? If you’re worried that the industry is too saturated, let me tell you...there’s always going to be competition. If there isn’t any demand, you... full Have you been thinking about starting a podcast? Pondering on if it’s the right move for you? If you’re worried that the industry is too saturated, let me tell you...there’s always going to be competition.

If there isn’t any demand, you don’t want to be there. I want to encourage you that what’s in your mind hasn’t yet come into the atmosphere.

And that’s okay because podcasting is exponentially growing, and it’s going to grow when you release your show.

In this week’s episode, I’m here to help you figure out if it’s time to stop sitting on that idea, press record, and start the podcast you’ve always wanted to. Here’s a hint: you have to start before you’re ready.

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

This episode is brought to you by:

Native Give the gift of Native and get 20% off your first order by going to nativedeo.com/sidehustle or by using the promo code “sidehustle” at the website checkoutComcast RISETo apply today for marketing, media and tech makeovers at no cost, to help you and your business RISE visit: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise

Skillshare Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/hustle. The first 1,000 people to use this skillshare.com/hustle link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership.Gusto As a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.

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#SideHustlePro

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]]> Have you been thinking about starting a podcast? Pondering on if it’s the right move for you? If you’re worried that the industry is too saturated, let me tell you...there’s always going to be competition.

If there isn’t any demand, you don’t want to be there. I want to encourage you that what’s in your mind hasn’t yet come into the atmosphere.

And that’s okay because podcasting is exponentially growing, and it’s going to grow when you release your show.

In this week’s episode, I’m here to help you figure out if it’s time to stop sitting on that idea, press record, and start the podcast you’ve always wanted to. Here’s a hint: you have to start before you’re ready.

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

This episode is brought to you by:

Native Give the gift of Native and get 20% off your first order by going to nativedeo.com/sidehustle or by using the promo code “sidehustle” at the website checkoutComcast RISETo apply today for marketing, media and tech makeovers at no cost, to help you and your business RISE visit: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise

Skillshare Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/hustle. The first 1,000 people to use this skillshare.com/hustle link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership.Gusto As a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.

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If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 227: Behind the Hustle: Real-Life Baby Updates, Breastfeeding, and Running a Business 227: Behind the Hustle: Real-Life Baby Updates, Breastfeeding, and Running a Business Wed, 25 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT 44:14 284ee28a-f20d-4077-a445-ce41299ea953 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/behind-the-hustle-real-life-baby-updates-breastfeeding-and-running-a-business 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f13d 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Honesty is the new mantra for me. I’m bringing you the real in this week’s episode. Trust me, I’m not holding back with this Behind the Hustle update. I wasn’t emotionally ready to discuss everything yet, but I felt like there is no discussing... full Honesty is the new mantra for me. I’m bringing you the real in this week’s episode. Trust me, I’m not holding back with this Behind the Hustle update. I wasn’t emotionally ready to discuss everything yet, but I felt like there is no discussing my personal experience of juggling being a new mom, and having my own business without sharing a bit about what I’ve been going through.

If you’re ready for it, I’m sharing what I’ve learned, and what has helped me navigate through this time in this solo episode. Here’s a sneak peek:

⦿ Why it does no good, for new moms like me, to keep how we’re feeling to ourselves

⦿ How exclusive pumping saved my postpartum life

⦿ My challenges with breastfeeding (don’t @ me)

⦿ How I found my mom tribe, and my newfound boundaries, and

⦿ How my plans were shot once the realness of postpartum life set in

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

This episode is brought to you by:

NativeGive the gift of Native and get 20% off your first order by going to nativedeo.com/sidehustle or by using the promo code “sidehustle” at the website checkout

Dance Dreams“Hot Chocolate Nutcracker” is streaming only on Netflix, beginning November 27th

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]]> Honesty is the new mantra for me. I’m bringing you the real in this week’s episode. Trust me, I’m not holding back with this Behind the Hustle update. I wasn’t emotionally ready to discuss everything yet, but I felt like there is no discussing my personal experience of juggling being a new mom, and having my own business without sharing a bit about what I’ve been going through.

If you’re ready for it, I’m sharing what I’ve learned, and what has helped me navigate through this time in this solo episode. Here’s a sneak peek:

⦿ Why it does no good, for new moms like me, to keep how we’re feeling to ourselves

⦿ How exclusive pumping saved my postpartum life

⦿ My challenges with breastfeeding (don’t @ me)

⦿ How I found my mom tribe, and my newfound boundaries, and

⦿ How my plans were shot once the realness of postpartum life set in

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

This episode is brought to you by:

NativeGive the gift of Native and get 20% off your first order by going to nativedeo.com/sidehustle or by using the promo code “sidehustle” at the website checkout

Dance Dreams“Hot Chocolate Nutcracker” is streaming only on Netflix, beginning November 27th

Command Line HeroesSearch for Command Line Heroes anywhere you listen to podcasts. Click here to listen!

Fancy HandsGo to fancyhands.com and enter the code hustlepro for 50% off your first month

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If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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]]> <![CDATA[226: How The Founder Of Grace Eleyae Went From Selling Products On Etsy To Selling One Of Oprah's Favorite Things]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT 49:11 147d926f-a261-419c-987a-c5dcf26c34fc false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/how-the-founder-of-grace-eleyae-went-from-selling-products-on-etsy-to-selling-one-of-oprahs-favorite-things 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f13e 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Grace Eleyae, the Founder of Grace Eleyae Inc.  Grace Eleyae Inc. began with their now trademark product, the Original Slap, which stands for (Satin-Lined Cap)®. The Slap is a stylish cap that retains moisture... full Today in the guest chair we have Grace Eleyae, the Founder of Grace Eleyae Inc. 

Grace Eleyae Inc. began with their now trademark product, the Original Slap, which stands for (Satin-Lined Cap)®. The Slap is a stylish cap that retains moisture (satin-lining), stays on your head at night (with its signature elastic band) and is fashionable enough to wear outside.

It all started in 2014 when Grace took a trip to Kenya that changed her life. 

During a bumpy 8-hour car ride, all the hair on the back of her head broke off - the result of her chemically straightened hair and constant friction against the headrest. And the rest would be history.

Later that year, Grace started working on a solution to her completely damaged, broken and dry chemically straightened hair, and the first prototype of the Slap was created. 

In this episode, Grace shares:

  • How a bumpy car ride and hair breakage led her to develop a prototype for her ideal cap
  • What happened after she created that prototype, including the reaction from her family
  • How and when she decided to start selling her products on Etsy
  • What made her decide to fully launch Grace Eleyae
  • What happened when she initially reached out to get beauty bloggers to review the Slap, and so much more

One thing that just happened, Grace Eleyae’s Foldover Satin Lined Beanie just made Oprah’s Favorite Things List for 2020!

Let’s find out all about the brand that Oprah and more are giving rave reviews.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more: sidehustlepro.co/graceeleyae

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Grace Eleyae, the Founder of Grace Eleyae Inc. 

Grace Eleyae Inc. began with their now trademark product, the Original Slap, which stands for (Satin-Lined Cap)®. The Slap is a stylish cap that retains moisture (satin-lining), stays on your head at night (with its signature elastic band) and is fashionable enough to wear outside.

It all started in 2014 when Grace took a trip to Kenya that changed her life. 

During a bumpy 8-hour car ride, all the hair on the back of her head broke off - the result of her chemically straightened hair and constant friction against the headrest. And the rest would be history.

Later that year, Grace started working on a solution to her completely damaged, broken and dry chemically straightened hair, and the first prototype of the Slap was created. 

In this episode, Grace shares:

  • How a bumpy car ride and hair breakage led her to develop a prototype for her ideal cap
  • What happened after she created that prototype, including the reaction from her family
  • How and when she decided to start selling her products on Etsy
  • What made her decide to fully launch Grace Eleyae
  • What happened when she initially reached out to get beauty bloggers to review the Slap, and so much more

One thing that just happened, Grace Eleyae’s Foldover Satin Lined Beanie just made Oprah’s Favorite Things List for 2020!

Let’s find out all about the brand that Oprah and more are giving rave reviews.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more: sidehustlepro.co/graceeleyae

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Affiliate Disclosure: I may be an affiliate for books or products that I recommend. If you purchase those items through my links, I may earn a commission. You will not pay more when buying a product through my link. I only recommend books and products that I use and am genuinely interested in.

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Caveday

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]]> 225: How The Founder Of LUV SCRUB Is Selling Smooth Skin By Getting Rid Of Rags, Wash Cloths and Loofahs 225: How The Founder Of LUV SCRUB Is Selling Smooth Skin By Getting Rid Of Rags, Wash Cloths and Loofahs Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:00:00 GMT 41:44 e30ace87-299c-41fd-bddc-6dae9f3f98ed false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/this-one-11102020-caroline-owusu-ansah-this-one 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f13f 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Caroline Owusu-Ansah is the Founder and Smooth Operating Officer at LUV SCRUB, which is a company that focuses on smooth skin by the way of exfoliation.  The LUV SCRUB is an exfoliating mesh sheet that will have you trading in your rags, wash... full Caroline Owusu-Ansah is the Founder and Smooth Operating Officer at LUV SCRUB, which is a company that focuses on smooth skin by the way of exfoliation. 

The LUV SCRUB is an exfoliating mesh sheet that will have you trading in your rags, wash cloths and loofahs. It was a staple in Caroline’s home growing up. 

Born to Ghanaian parents, she graduated from UMass Amherst with a degree in Apparel

Marketing and went into a career of Branding and Retail Merchandising. 

With the skills she learned from her career, she was able to bring LUV SCRUB to life.

In this episode, I really appreciate what Caroline had to share about:

  • Her approach to branding her packaging for the LUV SCRUB
  • The starts and stops of entrepreneurship (she took a four year break after launching!)
  • Going back to work for someone else for a while, and then returning to her business once she was better equipped to scale the company and so much more!

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more: sidehustlepro.co/luvscrub

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Dutch Label Shop

Side Hustle Pro listeners can get a special discount on every label product that Dutch Label Shop sells! Head over to dutchlabelshop.com and enter the promo code HUSTLEPRO at checkout to take 15% off your order.

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]]> Caroline Owusu-Ansah is the Founder and Smooth Operating Officer at LUV SCRUB, which is a company that focuses on smooth skin by the way of exfoliation. 

The LUV SCRUB is an exfoliating mesh sheet that will have you trading in your rags, wash cloths and loofahs. It was a staple in Caroline’s home growing up. 

Born to Ghanaian parents, she graduated from UMass Amherst with a degree in Apparel

Marketing and went into a career of Branding and Retail Merchandising. 

With the skills she learned from her career, she was able to bring LUV SCRUB to life.

In this episode, I really appreciate what Caroline had to share about:

  • Her approach to branding her packaging for the LUV SCRUB
  • The starts and stops of entrepreneurship (she took a four year break after launching!)
  • Going back to work for someone else for a while, and then returning to her business once she was better equipped to scale the company and so much more!

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more: sidehustlepro.co/luvscrub

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Affiliate Disclosure: I may be an affiliate for books or products that I recommend. If you purchase those items through my links, I may earn a commission. You will not pay more when buying a product through my link. I only recommend books and products that I use and am genuinely interested in.

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Go to fancyhands.com and enter the code hustlepro for 50% off your first month. 

Dutch Label Shop

Side Hustle Pro listeners can get a special discount on every label product that Dutch Label Shop sells! Head over to dutchlabelshop.com and enter the promo code HUSTLEPRO at checkout to take 15% off your order.

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]]> 224: How The Founder Of BOOMBOX Boxing Club Is Navigating Owning A Fitness Business During Covid 224: How The Founder Of BOOMBOX Boxing Club Is Navigating Owning A Fitness Business During Covid Wed, 04 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT 45:58 0afd8623-1ad4-4240-b994-ffba98e82872 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-223-angela-boombox 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f140 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd It’s not often that you hear about two co-founders meeting on Tinder. But that’s actually the business origin story of this week’s Side Hustle Pro guest, Angela Jennings of BOOMBOX Boxing Club. BOOMBOX is a boxing-inspired, hip-hop-fueled... full It’s not often that you hear about two co-founders meeting on Tinder. But that’s actually the business origin story of this week’s Side Hustle Pro guest, Angela Jennings of BOOMBOX Boxing Club.

BOOMBOX is a boxing-inspired, hip-hop-fueled fitness studio. 

A finance professional at a global accounting firm by day, Angela always knew she wanted to tap into her interest in food or fitness. 

After being introduced to boxing three years ago by Tinder match and co-founder, Reggie Smith, Angela became passionate about the sport's potential to be a fun and powerful workout to people of all fitness levels and backgrounds. 

The pair launched their first studio in Washington, DC in 2019 and it's now host to members who sweat through themed boxing workouts or private training with coaches. 

In this episode, I really love what Angela had to share about:

  • Deciding on a location when each co-founder lives in a different city
  • Building buzz leading up to opening day
  • Navigating the fitness industry during covid and how they are working to adapt
  • How she’s doing this all while side hustling during a pandemic and so much more!

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more: sidehustlepro.co/boomboxboxingclub

Links mentioned in this episode:

Affiliate Disclosure: I may be an affiliate for books or products that I recommend. If you purchase those items through my links, I may earn a commission. You will not pay more when buying a product through my link. I only recommend books and products that I use and am genuinely interested in.

This episode is brought to you by:

Comcast RISE

To apply today for marketing, media and tech makeovers at no cost, to help you and your business RISE visit: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise

 

Skillshare

Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/hustle. The first 1,000 people to use this skillshare.com/hustle link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership.

 

Dutch Label Shop

Side Hustle Pro listeners can get a special discount on every label product that Dutch Label Shop sells! Head over to dutchlabelshop.com and enter the promo code HUSTLEPRO at checkout to take 15% off your order.

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]]> It’s not often that you hear about two co-founders meeting on Tinder. But that’s actually the business origin story of this week’s Side Hustle Pro guest, Angela Jennings of BOOMBOX Boxing Club.

BOOMBOX is a boxing-inspired, hip-hop-fueled fitness studio. 

A finance professional at a global accounting firm by day, Angela always knew she wanted to tap into her interest in food or fitness. 

After being introduced to boxing three years ago by Tinder match and co-founder, Reggie Smith, Angela became passionate about the sport's potential to be a fun and powerful workout to people of all fitness levels and backgrounds. 

The pair launched their first studio in Washington, DC in 2019 and it's now host to members who sweat through themed boxing workouts or private training with coaches. 

In this episode, I really love what Angela had to share about:

  • Deciding on a location when each co-founder lives in a different city
  • Building buzz leading up to opening day
  • Navigating the fitness industry during covid and how they are working to adapt
  • How she’s doing this all while side hustling during a pandemic and so much more!

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more: sidehustlepro.co/boomboxboxingclub

Links mentioned in this episode:

Affiliate Disclosure: I may be an affiliate for books or products that I recommend. If you purchase those items through my links, I may earn a commission. You will not pay more when buying a product through my link. I only recommend books and products that I use and am genuinely interested in.

This episode is brought to you by:

Comcast RISE

To apply today for marketing, media and tech makeovers at no cost, to help you and your business RISE visit: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise

 

Skillshare

Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/hustle. The first 1,000 people to use this skillshare.com/hustle link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership.

 

Dutch Label Shop

Side Hustle Pro listeners can get a special discount on every label product that Dutch Label Shop sells! Head over to dutchlabelshop.com and enter the promo code HUSTLEPRO at checkout to take 15% off your order.

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]]> 223: This Lingerie Brand Founded By A Side Hustler Is Redefining Beauty (Vera Moore of Love, Vera) 223: This Lingerie Brand Founded By A Side Hustler Is Redefining Beauty (Vera Moore of Love, Vera) Wed, 28 Oct 2020 18:00:00 GMT 37:34 c8dac49c-a573-47fd-bf8e-3fcbbf4a2781 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/this-lingerie-brand-founded-by-a-side-hustler-is-redefining-beauty-vera-moore-of-love-vera 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f141 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Vera Moore always had an interest in creating something of her own.  Like many of us, she didn’t know what that would look like, but she knew that she wanted to take ownership of her future. After dabbling in other hustles, from a swimwear line... full Vera Moore always had an interest in creating something of her own. 

Like many of us, she didn’t know what that would look like, but she knew that she wanted to take ownership of her future.

After dabbling in other hustles, from a swimwear line to a tax business, Vera was drawn to creating her own lingerie line.

She saw the lack of representation of Black women and women of all sizes from the brands on the market, and knew there was a great opportunity for something better.

So she created her own inclusive lingerie line: Love, Vera. All while side hustling.

In this episode, I really love what Vera had to share about:

  • Her experience taking a sourcing trip to look for products
  • Creating the brand identity for Love, Vera
  • Storing inventory in her parents basement and fulfilling orders herself until 1AM in the morning!
  • Transitioning to custom creating private label designs for Love, Vera

And so much more!

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more: sidehustlepro.co/lovevera

Links mentioned in this episode:

Affiliate Disclosure: I may be an affiliate for books or products that I recommend. If you purchase those items through my links, I may earn a commission. You will not pay more when buying a product through my link. I only recommend books and products that I use and am genuinely interested in.

This episode is brought to you by:

Comcast RISE

To apply today for marketing, media and tech makeovers at no cost, to help you and your business RISE visit: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise

Dutch Label Shop

Side Hustle Pro listeners can get a special discount on every label product that Dutch Label Shop sells! Head over to dutchlabelshop.com and enter the promo code HUSTLEPRO at checkout to take 15% off your order.

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]]> Vera Moore always had an interest in creating something of her own. 

Like many of us, she didn’t know what that would look like, but she knew that she wanted to take ownership of her future.

After dabbling in other hustles, from a swimwear line to a tax business, Vera was drawn to creating her own lingerie line.

She saw the lack of representation of Black women and women of all sizes from the brands on the market, and knew there was a great opportunity for something better.

So she created her own inclusive lingerie line: Love, Vera. All while side hustling.

In this episode, I really love what Vera had to share about:

  • Her experience taking a sourcing trip to look for products
  • Creating the brand identity for Love, Vera
  • Storing inventory in her parents basement and fulfilling orders herself until 1AM in the morning!
  • Transitioning to custom creating private label designs for Love, Vera

And so much more!

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more: sidehustlepro.co/lovevera

Links mentioned in this episode:

Affiliate Disclosure: I may be an affiliate for books or products that I recommend. If you purchase those items through my links, I may earn a commission. You will not pay more when buying a product through my link. I only recommend books and products that I use and am genuinely interested in.

This episode is brought to you by:

Comcast RISE

To apply today for marketing, media and tech makeovers at no cost, to help you and your business RISE visit: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise

Dutch Label Shop

Side Hustle Pro listeners can get a special discount on every label product that Dutch Label Shop sells! Head over to dutchlabelshop.com and enter the promo code HUSTLEPRO at checkout to take 15% off your order.

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]]> 222: HUSTLE BOMB: Letter to my younger self 222: HUSTLE BOMB: Letter to my younger self Sun, 25 Oct 2020 22:02:07 GMT 17:55 f0015850-50b6-4156-b65b-5247c4af546b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/hustle-bomb-letter-to-my-younger-self 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f142 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Hey Guys, This message was on my heart so I decided to record a quick #hustlebomb for my younger self. Hope this helps you too! full

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]]> <![CDATA[221: When this Mom Couldn't Find Gift Wrap With A Black Santa, She Decided To Make Her Own (Jacquelyn Rodgers of Greentop Gifts)]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:09:38 GMT 42:00 c6cb5fa7-93fd-416b-a3e9-06af29d39744 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/221-when-this-mom-couldnt-find-gift-wrap-with-a-black-santa-she-decided-to-make-her-own-jacquelyn-rodgers-of-greentop-gifts 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f143 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Have you ever gone to the store looking for a product only to find that it doesn’t even exist?  That’s what Jacquelyn Rodgers, Founder of Greentop Gifts, experienced one Christmas season when she went looking for wrapping paper featuring a... full Have you ever gone to the store looking for a product only to find that it doesn’t even exist? 

That’s what Jacquelyn Rodgers, Founder of Greentop Gifts, experienced one Christmas season when she went looking for wrapping paper featuring a Black Santa. 

Frustrated and surprised, Jacquelyn decided she would make her own. But not only that, she realized the gap in the market and got to work building a company that could fill this need.

What started as a side hustle took off like a rocket, with features by ESSENCE, PEOPLE, NBC News, and recently Beyonce’s Black Parade, and more! This year, she finally had to leave the side hustle behind and take it full time.

In episode 221 of Side Hustle Pro, find out how Jacquelyn started the company along with her husband, navigated the challenges of finding the right fulfillment partner, and what’s next for Greentop Gifts.

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]]> Have you ever gone to the store looking for a product only to find that it doesn’t even exist? 

That’s what Jacquelyn Rodgers, Founder of Greentop Gifts, experienced one Christmas season when she went looking for wrapping paper featuring a Black Santa. 

Frustrated and surprised, Jacquelyn decided she would make her own. But not only that, she realized the gap in the market and got to work building a company that could fill this need.

What started as a side hustle took off like a rocket, with features by ESSENCE, PEOPLE, NBC News, and recently Beyonce’s Black Parade, and more! This year, she finally had to leave the side hustle behind and take it full time.

In episode 221 of Side Hustle Pro, find out how Jacquelyn started the company along with her husband, navigated the challenges of finding the right fulfillment partner, and what’s next for Greentop Gifts.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

This episode is brought to you by:

Skillshare

Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/hustle. The first 1,000 people to use this skillshare.com/hustle link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership.

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]]> <![CDATA[220: How to Move Forward When You're An Unemployed Side Hustler]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2020 21:30:00 GMT 21:20 d65d28bf-acb4-424a-89d7-da275761fa0d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/220-how-to-move-forward-when-youre-an-unemployed-side-hustler 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f144 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd We all know that unemployment levels are at an all time high due to the effects COVID has had on businesses. In the last week alone, I have seen many friends and acquaintances get furloughed or laid off and my heart goes out to everyone. I decided to... full We all know that unemployment levels are at an all time high due to the effects COVID has had on businesses.

In the last week alone, I have seen many friends and acquaintances get furloughed or laid off and my heart goes out to everyone.

I decided to share my own story of unemployment and some tips that may be able to help to get through this time as a side hustler. And yes, you will get through it.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher 

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]]> We all know that unemployment levels are at an all time high due to the effects COVID has had on businesses.

In the last week alone, I have seen many friends and acquaintances get furloughed or laid off and my heart goes out to everyone.

I decided to share my own story of unemployment and some tips that may be able to help to get through this time as a side hustler. And yes, you will get through it.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher 

This episode is brought to you by:

Skillshare

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]]> 219: Meet Jerri Evans, The Turning Natural Juice Bar Founder Transforming Lives in the Black Community (REWIND) 219: Meet Jerri Evans, The Turning Natural Juice Bar Founder Transforming Lives in the Black Community (REWIND) Fri, 25 Sep 2020 18:00:00 GMT 51:02 9f32e4ef-4b73-4524-a2d3-da30d1171047 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/219-meet-jerri-evans-the-turning-natural-juice-bar-founder-transforming-lives-in-the-black-community-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f145 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Side Hustle Pro alum Jerri Evans founded six Turning Natural Juice Bar storefronts in eight years and has employed over 87 people in her community in that time. Growing up in SE Washington, D.C. she watched her mom and others struggle to find healthy... full Side Hustle Pro alum Jerri Evans founded six Turning Natural Juice Bar storefronts in eight years and has employed over 87 people in her community in that time. Growing up in SE Washington, D.C. she watched her mom and others struggle to find healthy options, while carry-outs and corner stores were readily available. Now she is leaving an indelible impact in SE and beyond. 

Jerri first sat in the guest chair in 2017, and I have been endlessly impressed and inspired by her ever since. I love that she makes it a point to transform areas that historically do not have access to fresh produce. She aims to eradicate food deserts (areas that do not have access to such healthy options). 

Now with catchy names like Swizz Beets, Green Latifah, and Mi’Kale Jackson, Jerri has initiated creative ways to invite customers to try out cold-pressed juices they’ve never had.

Listen to this rewind episode to hear how Jerri transformed a tragic life event into an impactful business that’s ensuring better health for underserved communities and so much more.

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Jerri Evans - @jerrichanel

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]]> Side Hustle Pro alum Jerri Evans founded six Turning Natural Juice Bar storefronts in eight years and has employed over 87 people in her community in that time. Growing up in SE Washington, D.C. she watched her mom and others struggle to find healthy options, while carry-outs and corner stores were readily available. Now she is leaving an indelible impact in SE and beyond. 

Jerri first sat in the guest chair in 2017, and I have been endlessly impressed and inspired by her ever since. I love that she makes it a point to transform areas that historically do not have access to fresh produce. She aims to eradicate food deserts (areas that do not have access to such healthy options). 

Now with catchy names like Swizz Beets, Green Latifah, and Mi’Kale Jackson, Jerri has initiated creative ways to invite customers to try out cold-pressed juices they’ve never had.

Listen to this rewind episode to hear how Jerri transformed a tragic life event into an impactful business that’s ensuring better health for underserved communities and so much more.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher

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Jerri Evans - @jerrichanel

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]]> 218: How Arsha Jones Started An ECommerce Empire with Less Than $100 (REWIND) 218: How Arsha Jones Started An ECommerce Empire with Less Than $100 (REWIND) Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT 1:04:50 4585170a-fca1-41e7-8b70-0b485fbb94b4 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/218-how-arsha-jones-started-an-ecommerce-empire-with-less-than-100-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f146 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Side Hustle Pro alum Arsha Jones has experienced tremendous success with her businesses Capital City Co (which produces a wing sauce called mambo sauce) and Tees in the Trap (a lifestyle brand inspired by pop culture and infused with Black Girl Magic)... full Side Hustle Pro alum Arsha Jones has experienced tremendous success with her businesses Capital City Co (which produces a wing sauce called mambo sauce) and Tees in the Trap (a lifestyle brand inspired by pop culture and infused with Black Girl Magic) since gracing the guest chair in 2016. 

Arsha is an entrepreneur and an emerging leader in the e-commerce industry. She has built multiple, highly profitable brands. At the time of this episode, she was operating and managing Capital City Co, keeping you fly through the Tees in the Trap brand, building iOS apps for Apps By The Pound, all while running the website Brand Build Launch. Through Build Brand Launch, she teaches others how to turn their passions into profit with physical products.

On this episode, Arsha shares:

  • How she developed the Capital City Co mambo sauce in her kitchen and ended up on the front page of The Washington Post
  • How she launched her first t-shirt shop with no shirts and no supplies
  • How haters reporting and shutting down her Etsy shop gave her the motivation to launch her own e-commerce site
  • Why you should test and validate your ideas before spending a lot of money on branding and inventory
  • Her number one secret to Facebook marketing

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Arsha Jones - @arshajones

Capital City Co - @capitalcityco

Tees in the Trap - @teesinthetrap

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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]]> Side Hustle Pro alum Arsha Jones has experienced tremendous success with her businesses Capital City Co (which produces a wing sauce called mambo sauce) and Tees in the Trap (a lifestyle brand inspired by pop culture and infused with Black Girl Magic) since gracing the guest chair in 2016. 

Arsha is an entrepreneur and an emerging leader in the e-commerce industry. She has built multiple, highly profitable brands. At the time of this episode, she was operating and managing Capital City Co, keeping you fly through the Tees in the Trap brand, building iOS apps for Apps By The Pound, all while running the website Brand Build Launch. Through Build Brand Launch, she teaches others how to turn their passions into profit with physical products.

On this episode, Arsha shares:

  • How she developed the Capital City Co mambo sauce in her kitchen and ended up on the front page of The Washington Post
  • How she launched her first t-shirt shop with no shirts and no supplies
  • How haters reporting and shutting down her Etsy shop gave her the motivation to launch her own e-commerce site
  • Why you should test and validate your ideas before spending a lot of money on branding and inventory
  • Her number one secret to Facebook marketing

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Arsha Jones - @arshajones

Capital City Co - @capitalcityco

Tees in the Trap - @teesinthetrap

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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]]> 217: How Beatrice Dixon, The Founder of The Honey Pot Company, is Disrupting Feminine Care (REWIND) 217: How Beatrice Dixon, The Founder of The Honey Pot Company, is Disrupting Feminine Care (REWIND) Thu, 10 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT 49:46 c4428982-36f2-490b-a0c5-a6ad2e04a93b true https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/217-how-beatrice-dixon-the-founder-of-the-honey-pot-company-is-disrupting-feminine-care-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f147 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Side Hustle Pro alum Beatrice Dixon has taken the world by storm since gracing the guest chair in 2019.  Beatrice is the Founder of The Honey Pot Company, a plant-based, chemical-free feminine care system that cleanses, protects, and balances... full Side Hustle Pro alum Beatrice Dixon has taken the world by storm since gracing the guest chair in 2019. 

Beatrice is the Founder of The Honey Pot Company, a plant-based, chemical-free feminine care system that cleanses, protects, and balances your vagina. 

Powered by herbs, made by women, and 100% natural, The Honey Pot Company is disrupting the industry with a healthy alternative to feminine care. 

I love their tagline: Made by humans with vaginas, for humans with vaginas.

As women, we all have to use tampons, pads, lubricants, and subsequently, worry about the contents of the products we are putting into our bodies. 

Beatrice is solving for all of that. She developed the products right in her kitchen. Armed with a mission, determination, and on the job experience, she shares how she tackled scaling her business, entering multichannel retailers like Target, and figuring things out as she goes.

In this rewind episode of Side Hustle Pro, get to know Beatrice and hear how she is building her mission-driven brand.

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Honey Pot Company - @TheHoneyPotCo

Beatrice Dixon - @IAmBeaDixon

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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]]> Side Hustle Pro alum Beatrice Dixon has taken the world by storm since gracing the guest chair in 2019. 

Beatrice is the Founder of The Honey Pot Company, a plant-based, chemical-free feminine care system that cleanses, protects, and balances your vagina. 

Powered by herbs, made by women, and 100% natural, The Honey Pot Company is disrupting the industry with a healthy alternative to feminine care. 

I love their tagline: Made by humans with vaginas, for humans with vaginas.

As women, we all have to use tampons, pads, lubricants, and subsequently, worry about the contents of the products we are putting into our bodies. 

Beatrice is solving for all of that. She developed the products right in her kitchen. Armed with a mission, determination, and on the job experience, she shares how she tackled scaling her business, entering multichannel retailers like Target, and figuring things out as she goes.

In this rewind episode of Side Hustle Pro, get to know Beatrice and hear how she is building her mission-driven brand.

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher 

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Honey Pot Company - @TheHoneyPotCo

Beatrice Dixon - @IAmBeaDixon

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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]]> 216: Partake Foods Founder Denise Woodard Was Rejected by 86 Investors Before Getting A Yes From Jay-Z (REWIND) 216: Partake Foods Founder Denise Woodard Was Rejected by 86 Investors Before Getting A Yes From Jay-Z (REWIND) Thu, 03 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT 45:30 06fc01c2-1add-45c3-903a-607aa0e0e85d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/216-partake-foods-founder-denise-woodard-was-rejected-by-86-investors-before-getting-a-yes-from-jay-z-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f148 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full If you’ve watched the “Entrepreneur” video by Pharrell & Jay-Z, then you may recognize Denise Woodard’s face. That’s because her story of being rejected by 86 investors before getting that one yes from Jay-Z is highlighted in the video. Well, we actually spoke to Denise last year as she was embarking on this process.

So it made my heart swell with pride to see this Side Hustle Pro alum thriving and scaling her business. 

Denise has always had her hands on a winning idea. Partake Foods provides meals and snacks that are delicious, safe, and nutritious for conscious eaters. They are free of gluten, the top 8 allergens, and artificial ingredients. What started as a way for this concerned mom to give her daughter snacks that would not trigger her allergies, has evolved into a brand that’s sold in major retailers. 

In this rewind episode of Side Hustle Pro, meet Denise, the founder behind this amazing brand, and hear:

  • Why she’s so passionate about gluten and allergen-free food and how she actually got started
  • How she, a non-baker, was able to start a cookie and snack brand
  • The pivotal point when she made the decision to leave Coke to pursue Partake full time, and so much more

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher 

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Partake Foods - @PartakeFoods

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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]]> If you’ve watched the “Entrepreneur” video by Pharrell & Jay-Z, then you may recognize Denise Woodard’s face. That’s because her story of being rejected by 86 investors before getting that one yes from Jay-Z is highlighted in the video. Well, we actually spoke to Denise last year as she was embarking on this process.

So it made my heart swell with pride to see this Side Hustle Pro alum thriving and scaling her business. 

Denise has always had her hands on a winning idea. Partake Foods provides meals and snacks that are delicious, safe, and nutritious for conscious eaters. They are free of gluten, the top 8 allergens, and artificial ingredients. What started as a way for this concerned mom to give her daughter snacks that would not trigger her allergies, has evolved into a brand that’s sold in major retailers. 

In this rewind episode of Side Hustle Pro, meet Denise, the founder behind this amazing brand, and hear:

  • Why she’s so passionate about gluten and allergen-free food and how she actually got started
  • How she, a non-baker, was able to start a cookie and snack brand
  • The pivotal point when she made the decision to leave Coke to pursue Partake full time, and so much more

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher 

This episode is brought to you by:

SkillShare- Get two free months of Premium Membership at skillshare.com/sidehustlepro.

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Partake Foods - @PartakeFoods

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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]]> 215: How this Busy Mom Created Play Pits All-Natural Deodorant for Kids (REWIND) 215: How this Busy Mom Created Play Pits All-Natural Deodorant for Kids (REWIND) Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:00:00 GMT 37:41 d0f871ec-2616-4484-af91-4cdbfdadf021 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/215-how-this-busy-mom-created-play-pits-all-natural-deodorant-for-kids-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f149 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week we have a rewind episode with @PlayPits founder Chantel Powell.  As a busy working mom and wife, Chantel found herself shuttling her son Kameron between summer basketball camp and football practice. She quickly noticed that he was... full This week we have a rewind episode with @PlayPits founder Chantel Powell.  As a busy working mom and wife, Chantel found herself shuttling her son Kameron between summer basketball camp and football practice. She quickly noticed that he was starting to smell like a grown man because he was sweating buckets under his armpits, and that’s when her innovative mindset kicked in.

Chantel decided to develop an all-natural deodorant for her son. And so Play Pits the brand was born. 

Play Pits is a 100% all-natural deodorant. It’s free of aluminum, parabens, synthetic fragrances and other harsh chemicals. While it can be used on the most gentle skin types, it also packs a strong punch against odors. Although it started out with a focus on kids, it has an adult line as well, and I love the Queen deodorant! With recent features by @Beyonce and the grand opening of an official Play Pits warehouse, Play Pits is growing and thriving.

  • In this episode hear how it all got started as Chantel breaks down:
    • How she tested out Play Pits on family to get feedback
    • How customer demand led her to evolve from children’s deodorant to an adult deodorant component as well
    • How she did it all while side hustling

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher 

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Play Pits (Instagram) - @playpits

Creator (Instagram) - @chantellovestyling

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> This week we have a rewind episode with @PlayPits founder Chantel Powell.  As a busy working mom and wife, Chantel found herself shuttling her son Kameron between summer basketball camp and football practice. She quickly noticed that he was starting to smell like a grown man because he was sweating buckets under his armpits, and that’s when her innovative mindset kicked in.

Chantel decided to develop an all-natural deodorant for her son. And so Play Pits the brand was born. 

Play Pits is a 100% all-natural deodorant. It’s free of aluminum, parabens, synthetic fragrances and other harsh chemicals. While it can be used on the most gentle skin types, it also packs a strong punch against odors. Although it started out with a focus on kids, it has an adult line as well, and I love the Queen deodorant! With recent features by @Beyonce and the grand opening of an official Play Pits warehouse, Play Pits is growing and thriving.

  • In this episode hear how it all got started as Chantel breaks down:
    • How she tested out Play Pits on family to get feedback
    • How customer demand led her to evolve from children’s deodorant to an adult deodorant component as well
    • How she did it all while side hustling

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher 

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Guest Social Media Info

Play Pits (Instagram) - @playpits

Creator (Instagram) - @chantellovestyling

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> 214: How Tracey Pickett Went From Lawyer to Founder of Hairbrella 214: How Tracey Pickett Went From Lawyer to Founder of Hairbrella Thu, 20 Aug 2020 07:00:00 GMT 47:18 77efc82d-cdb9-41e3-b431-81875c0695ce false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/214-how-tracey-pickett-went-from-lawyer-to-founder-of-hairbrella 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f14a 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Tracey Pickett wants to make sure that you don’t get caught slippin’ in the rain. She is the founder of Hairbrella, an innovative rain hat combining fashion and function to protect women's hair from the rain. Not only is she an entrepreneur, but an attorney, inventor, and speaker.

Tracey’s original plan was to “get law school out of the way,” then get a job, and she did just that. While working in intellectual property as a lawyer, the entrepreneurial bug started tapping on her shoulder. It reminded her of the promise she made to herself prior to beginning law school. Tracey vowed to not spend more than five years in a legal career without pursuing the business ideas she had for her life: that included her first entrepreneurial endeavor, Eboticon. 

Although, along with some colleagues, she’d been working on Eboticon, an emoji app to represent Black culture on nights and weekends. While still working full time as a lawyer, Tracey managed to meet her deadline, pace herself, save up a year’s worth of income, and complete the first test version of Hairbrella. And on her fifth work anniversary, she quit! After leaving her job, Tracey launched a Kickstarter campaign with a prototype in hand, and the rest is history.

Take a listen, and learn:

  • All about the financial investments Tracey made to patent and prototype Hairbrella
  • How she used early user feedback to continue to develop and improve her product
  • How she pushed past the earliest challenges in her business to make a product that is stylish and works

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

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Guest Social Media Info

Tracey Pickett (Instagram) — @traceypickettesq 

Tracey Pickett (Twitter) — @traceypickett__

Hairbrella (Instagram) —  @hairbrella

Hairbrealla (Twitter) — @hairbrella 

Eboticon (Instagram) — @eboticonsSide Hustle Pro — @sidehustlepro#SideHustlePro

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]]> Tracey Pickett wants to make sure that you don’t get caught slippin’ in the rain. She is the founder of Hairbrella, an innovative rain hat combining fashion and function to protect women's hair from the rain. Not only is she an entrepreneur, but an attorney, inventor, and speaker.

Tracey’s original plan was to “get law school out of the way,” then get a job, and she did just that. While working in intellectual property as a lawyer, the entrepreneurial bug started tapping on her shoulder. It reminded her of the promise she made to herself prior to beginning law school. Tracey vowed to not spend more than five years in a legal career without pursuing the business ideas she had for her life: that included her first entrepreneurial endeavor, Eboticon. 

Although, along with some colleagues, she’d been working on Eboticon, an emoji app to represent Black culture on nights and weekends. While still working full time as a lawyer, Tracey managed to meet her deadline, pace herself, save up a year’s worth of income, and complete the first test version of Hairbrella. And on her fifth work anniversary, she quit! After leaving her job, Tracey launched a Kickstarter campaign with a prototype in hand, and the rest is history.

Take a listen, and learn:

  • All about the financial investments Tracey made to patent and prototype Hairbrella
  • How she used early user feedback to continue to develop and improve her product
  • How she pushed past the earliest challenges in her business to make a product that is stylish and works

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

This episode is brought to you by:

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]]> 213: How Teri Ijeoma Quit Her Job in Education to Trade Stocks and Travel the World 213: How Teri Ijeoma Quit Her Job in Education to Trade Stocks and Travel the World Thu, 13 Aug 2020 17:30:00 GMT 1:14:41 3ef45c7f-e499-44a0-9dc6-d29a556f7f59 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/213-how-teri-ijeoma-quit-her-job-in-education-to-trade-stocks-and-travel-the-world 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f14b 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Teri Ijeoma is the first one to tell you that she loves investing in stocks because it allowed her to live her dreams. She is a millennial millionaire, minister, stock investor, and an entrepreneur who teaches others how to invest in the stock market... full Teri Ijeoma is the first one to tell you that she loves investing in stocks because it allowed her to live her dreams. She is a millennial millionaire, minister, stock investor, and an entrepreneur who teaches others how to invest in the stock market to be able to pay off debt, go on trips, and pay down on mortgages. In other words, how to use stocks in real time to make money now.

Her journey has been unconventional, but has led to a path full of purpose and uniquely made for Teri. She first learned about stocks and trading in high school. After graduating from college, Teri delved into the world of consulting, but later decided she wanted to pursue something more meaningful, which led to a position in education. 

While working in education, Teri started investing in and trading stocks as a side hustle. When she grew this trading side hustle to the point of making $300/day, she decided to make the leap. In this episode, you’ll find out:

  • Why Teri quit her job in order to help people learn how to trade
  • How going to seminary helped to shape her career
  • How you can use trading as a means for supplemental income

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]]> Teri Ijeoma is the first one to tell you that she loves investing in stocks because it allowed her to live her dreams. She is a millennial millionaire, minister, stock investor, and an entrepreneur who teaches others how to invest in the stock market to be able to pay off debt, go on trips, and pay down on mortgages. In other words, how to use stocks in real time to make money now.

Her journey has been unconventional, but has led to a path full of purpose and uniquely made for Teri. She first learned about stocks and trading in high school. After graduating from college, Teri delved into the world of consulting, but later decided she wanted to pursue something more meaningful, which led to a position in education. 

While working in education, Teri started investing in and trading stocks as a side hustle. When she grew this trading side hustle to the point of making $300/day, she decided to make the leap. In this episode, you’ll find out:

  • Why Teri quit her job in order to help people learn how to trade
  • How going to seminary helped to shape her career
  • How you can use trading as a means for supplemental income

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Teri Ijeoma (Instagram) – @imaninvestorSide Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro#SideHustlePro

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]]> 212: An Update with Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Lisa Pegram 212: An Update with Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Lisa Pegram Wed, 05 Aug 2020 19:00:00 GMT 53:11 5b319156-ab02-4238-abe8-4fc7e30334c6 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/212-an-update-with-entrepreneur-in-residence-lisa-pegram 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f14c 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd It’s been a while since we checked in with our Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Lisa Pegram. On today’s episode, you’ll get a look into what her life and business looks like one year after launching her beauty tech company, Belle51. Belle51 focuses on... full It’s been a while since we checked in with our Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Lisa Pegram. On today’s episode, you’ll get a look into what her life and business looks like one year after launching her beauty tech company, Belle51. Belle51 focuses on the specific skin issues of Black and Brown communities and how to treat them effectively.

Lisa is no stranger to the side hustle life. She is currently in pursuit of her PhD at Columbia where she studies meta-cognition and data sciences, working in the field full-time, and managing her own company. 

Since I last spoke with Lisa, she now offers products such as an esthetician-grade, automatic microneedling tool, an oil serum, and a laser for hyperpigmentation. Things have been booming! You know the notion of focusing on what you have first, so you can get that where it needs to be before you add new products? Well for Lisa, she went against the grain of that and is carving out a new path for her company. She’s learned that adding products has actually increased her revenue because customers have choices within her offerings.

Get to know more about how Belle51 is growing, and what Lisa has learned about marketing, scaling up and betting on herself.

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]]> It’s been a while since we checked in with our Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Lisa Pegram. On today’s episode, you’ll get a look into what her life and business looks like one year after launching her beauty tech company, Belle51. Belle51 focuses on the specific skin issues of Black and Brown communities and how to treat them effectively.

Lisa is no stranger to the side hustle life. She is currently in pursuit of her PhD at Columbia where she studies meta-cognition and data sciences, working in the field full-time, and managing her own company. 

Since I last spoke with Lisa, she now offers products such as an esthetician-grade, automatic microneedling tool, an oil serum, and a laser for hyperpigmentation. Things have been booming! You know the notion of focusing on what you have first, so you can get that where it needs to be before you add new products? Well for Lisa, she went against the grain of that and is carving out a new path for her company. She’s learned that adding products has actually increased her revenue because customers have choices within her offerings.

Get to know more about how Belle51 is growing, and what Lisa has learned about marketing, scaling up and betting on herself.

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. 

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]]> 211: My Biggest Lessons From 4 Million Podcast Downloads 211: My Biggest Lessons From 4 Million Podcast Downloads Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:00:00 GMT 31:40 61433002-df4e-4a76-b382-005c05da2027 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/211-my-biggest-lessons-from-4-million-podcast-downloads 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f14d 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Four years, and four million podcast downloads later, I’m continuing to share with you the lessons I have learned along this journey. I never thought I’d leave my job to do podcasting full-time, but I’ve grown a lot, personally and... full Four years, and four million podcast downloads later, I’m continuing to share with you the lessons I have learned along this journey. I never thought I’d leave my job to do podcasting full-time, but I’ve grown a lot, personally and professionally, and am dedicated to helping you grow as well.

Of course I had dreams of success, but when I started, I just wanted to gain inspiration from my guests, and figure out how to use the talents and skills that I had. I didn’t know where my path would lead, but I tested things out and they didn’t always work. There was definitely a lot of trial and error involved, but that only lit a fire in me to succeed. I put what I learned from research, trainings, and conferences into practice immediately.

I’ve identified some of the key factors that have allowed me to have a successful podcast. In this episode, I discuss:

  • Doing away with the fear of being pigeon-holed
  • How to own your lane in the podcasting space
  • How to make a long-term game plan
  • Setting realistic expectations, and more

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

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]]> Four years, and four million podcast downloads later, I’m continuing to share with you the lessons I have learned along this journey. I never thought I’d leave my job to do podcasting full-time, but I’ve grown a lot, personally and professionally, and am dedicated to helping you grow as well.

Of course I had dreams of success, but when I started, I just wanted to gain inspiration from my guests, and figure out how to use the talents and skills that I had. I didn’t know where my path would lead, but I tested things out and they didn’t always work. There was definitely a lot of trial and error involved, but that only lit a fire in me to succeed. I put what I learned from research, trainings, and conferences into practice immediately.

I’ve identified some of the key factors that have allowed me to have a successful podcast. In this episode, I discuss:

  • Doing away with the fear of being pigeon-holed
  • How to own your lane in the podcasting space
  • How to make a long-term game plan
  • Setting realistic expectations, and more

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

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]]> 210: How I Did it: Turning A Podcast Into A Full-Time Career 210: How I Did it: Turning A Podcast Into A Full-Time Career Thu, 30 Jul 2020 19:00:00 GMT 38:40 201522bf-edcb-47d4-b455-957a0d09c486 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/210-how-i-did-it-turning-a-podcast-into-a-full-time-career 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f14e 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Let me let you in on a little secret, I first started side hustling to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. It was not to turn my side hustle into a full time job. But, I also want to assure you, there’s nothing wrong with the latter,... full Let me let you in on a little secret, I first started side hustling to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. It was not to turn my side hustle into a full time job. But, I also want to assure you, there’s nothing wrong with the latter, either. In today’s episode, I take it all the way back! We’re talking childhood with pit stops at my first internship, ever, with HBO, the days of wanting to be a broadcast journalist in college, the dreaded post-grad life, finding my way to business school, and eventually creating what you now know as Side Hustle Pro. It’s been quite a journey!

I delve a bit deeper than I have in the past, of how I went from a side hustler to making my podcast into a full-time business. I wanted to go into as much detail as possible so I could help and inspire someone else. Let’s remember, not all stories are linear, and that’s okay.

In the midst of my story, I also highlight Black women who have helped me at pivotal moments along the way. It’s because of these relationships and sisterhood that I am the woman I am today. 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

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]]> Let me let you in on a little secret, I first started side hustling to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. It was not to turn my side hustle into a full time job. But, I also want to assure you, there’s nothing wrong with the latter, either. In today’s episode, I take it all the way back! We’re talking childhood with pit stops at my first internship, ever, with HBO, the days of wanting to be a broadcast journalist in college, the dreaded post-grad life, finding my way to business school, and eventually creating what you now know as Side Hustle Pro. It’s been quite a journey!

I delve a bit deeper than I have in the past, of how I went from a side hustler to making my podcast into a full-time business. I wanted to go into as much detail as possible so I could help and inspire someone else. Let’s remember, not all stories are linear, and that’s okay.

In the midst of my story, I also highlight Black women who have helped me at pivotal moments along the way. It’s because of these relationships and sisterhood that I am the woman I am today. 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

This episode is brought to you by:

Gusto

As a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.

Bombas

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]]> 209: 7 Tried and True Tips for Side Hustling When You Don’t Have a Lot of Time 209: 7 Tried and True Tips for Side Hustling When You Don’t Have a Lot of Time Fri, 17 Jul 2020 07:00:00 GMT 23:38 851dc79a-df34-4abb-bb11-5a350b4d5245 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/209-7-tried-and-true-tips-for-side-hustling-when-you-dont-have-a-lot-of-time 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f14f 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Lately I’ve been reminiscing on the days when I was a certified side hustler. When I was working full time and working on Side Hustle Pro on nights and weekends, I lived a completely different life from the one I live now as a full-time entrepreneur... full Lately I’ve been reminiscing on the days when I was a certified side hustler. When I was working full time and working on Side Hustle Pro on nights and weekends, I lived a completely different life from the one I live now as a full-time entrepreneur (plus a full-time entrepreneur with a baby). 

Being a new mom has reminded me of the side hustle mindset and all the principles that led me to be in a position of making the most out of the time that I have.

The key to the side hustle life is learning how to get a lot done with not a lot of time. I did it before (and am beginning to get back into doing it again) and you can too! 

In this episode, I’m taking you through my seven tried and true tips that made me a side hustle queen. 

Take a listen to this episode, so you can master the art of the side hustle, too.

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

 

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]]> Lately I’ve been reminiscing on the days when I was a certified side hustler. When I was working full time and working on Side Hustle Pro on nights and weekends, I lived a completely different life from the one I live now as a full-time entrepreneur (plus a full-time entrepreneur with a baby). 

Being a new mom has reminded me of the side hustle mindset and all the principles that led me to be in a position of making the most out of the time that I have.

The key to the side hustle life is learning how to get a lot done with not a lot of time. I did it before (and am beginning to get back into doing it again) and you can too! 

In this episode, I’m taking you through my seven tried and true tips that made me a side hustle queen. 

Take a listen to this episode, so you can master the art of the side hustle, too.

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

 

This episode is brought to you by:

Gusto

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]]> <![CDATA[208: How I’m Transitioning Into Motherhood & Easing Back Into Entrepreneur Life]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2020 07:00:00 GMT 21:47 28f5b232-7646-4664-8a56-4e9e8e551395 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/208-how-im-transitioning-into-motherhood-easing-back-into-entrepreneur-life 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f150 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd I’m coming to you live with another solo episode, and the topic of discussion: transitioning into motherhood and getting back into the entrepreneurship life.  I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look into how I’m flowing in this new... full I’m coming to you live with another solo episode, and the topic of discussion: transitioning into motherhood and getting back into the entrepreneurship life. 

I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look into how I’m flowing in this new uncharted territory for my life and my career. I went from being an entrepreneur with no kids to a momtrepreneur with new expectations, some of which I've had to shift my gears about with regard to my new lifestyle. Because my old life was all I knew, I was subconsciously basing my post-maternity leave expectations on my old life, which didn’t leave room for the ebbs and flows of my new normal with baby and business.

And in the midst of it all, there were a few things I didn’t anticipate. Take a listen to this episode to find out how I had to re-frame my personal expectations for myself, re-learn how to set deadlines, and guard my priorities; adopt a new life and work style, and what I’m learning from the lives of other momtrepreneurs.

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

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]]> I’m coming to you live with another solo episode, and the topic of discussion: transitioning into motherhood and getting back into the entrepreneurship life. 

I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look into how I’m flowing in this new uncharted territory for my life and my career. I went from being an entrepreneur with no kids to a momtrepreneur with new expectations, some of which I've had to shift my gears about with regard to my new lifestyle. Because my old life was all I knew, I was subconsciously basing my post-maternity leave expectations on my old life, which didn’t leave room for the ebbs and flows of my new normal with baby and business.

And in the midst of it all, there were a few things I didn’t anticipate. Take a listen to this episode to find out how I had to re-frame my personal expectations for myself, re-learn how to set deadlines, and guard my priorities; adopt a new life and work style, and what I’m learning from the lives of other momtrepreneurs.

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

This episode is brought to you by:

Gusto

As a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.

ACUITY For a limited time, only, you can get 45 days of Acuity Scheduling free by going to acuityscheduling.com/hustlepro. No credit card required. 

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]]> 207: Entrepreneur Diaries: I Had A Baby During the COVID-19 Pandemic! 207: Entrepreneur Diaries: I Had A Baby During the COVID-19 Pandemic! Wed, 01 Jul 2020 07:00:00 GMT 53:58 336d269c-f228-4d1c-a5b2-35a8ec7373dc false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/207-entrepreneur-diaries-having-a-baby-during-the-covid-19-pandemic 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f151 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Guys, I’m back! And if you’re asking yourself, ‘Back? Where did she go?’ then this is the episode for you to listen to.  I’m fresh off maternity leave.  My husband and I had our first child, a beautiful baby boy back in April, and... full Guys, I’m back! And if you’re asking yourself, ‘Back? Where did she go?’ then this is the episode for you to listen to. 

I’m fresh off maternity leave. 

My husband and I had our first child, a beautiful baby boy back in April, and despite all that’s going on, I couldn’t be happier and more grateful for how things turned out.

When we found out we were pregnant, we could have never imagined that we would be having a baby during a pandemic. The only Corona I knew about was the beer. But we did it and we made it through with God’s grace.

I was fortunate to be able to select and be seen by all Black women doctors for my prenatal care. My baby was even delivered by a Black woman (Nigerian!) doctor, so it was just #BlackGirlMagic throughout my entire experience. 

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my:

✔︎ What it felt like having a baby shower one week and going into quarantine lockdown the next week

✔︎ My experiences, cravings, and symptoms during every trimester

✔︎ The ways Coronavirus impacted my pregnancy and postpartum experience

✔︎ How I prepared to take maternity leave as an entrepreneur

So what was it like having a baby during the COVID-19 pandemic? Take a listen. And share with all of your corona moms so they know they’ll be OK! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

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]]> Guys, I’m back! And if you’re asking yourself, ‘Back? Where did she go?’ then this is the episode for you to listen to. 

I’m fresh off maternity leave. 

My husband and I had our first child, a beautiful baby boy back in April, and despite all that’s going on, I couldn’t be happier and more grateful for how things turned out.

When we found out we were pregnant, we could have never imagined that we would be having a baby during a pandemic. The only Corona I knew about was the beer. But we did it and we made it through with God’s grace.

I was fortunate to be able to select and be seen by all Black women doctors for my prenatal care. My baby was even delivered by a Black woman (Nigerian!) doctor, so it was just #BlackGirlMagic throughout my entire experience. 

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my:

✔︎ What it felt like having a baby shower one week and going into quarantine lockdown the next week

✔︎ My experiences, cravings, and symptoms during every trimester

✔︎ The ways Coronavirus impacted my pregnancy and postpartum experience

✔︎ How I prepared to take maternity leave as an entrepreneur

So what was it like having a baby during the COVID-19 pandemic? Take a listen. And share with all of your corona moms so they know they’ll be OK! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

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]]> 206: From “Accidental Artist” to Being Worn by Lupita Nyong’o: This is Melissa Mitchell, Abeille Creations Founder 206: From “Accidental Artist” to Being Worn by Lupita Nyong’o: This is Melissa Mitchell, Abeille Creations Founder Wed, 24 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT 1:03:51 a03ba7fd-eb64-4337-bcc3-d8d05a44b1ca false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/shp-ep-206-final 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f152 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Melissa Mitchell is changing the way we view art. She’s an “accidental” artist with a love for vibrant colors, unique shapes, and bold dark lines. In 2014 when the infamous snow storm hit Atlanta, Melissa took to old arts and crafts and began to... full Melissa Mitchell is changing the way we view art. She’s an “accidental” artist with a love for vibrant colors, unique shapes, and bold dark lines. In 2014 when the infamous snow storm hit Atlanta, Melissa took to old arts and crafts and began to create. From there, she went on social media to showcase what she was doing, and to her surprise, people expressed their interest in her pieces of art. That birthed Abeille Creations.

From then, Melissa has created over 500 original art pieces, and has made her art come to life in the form of  headwraps, home decor, textiles and more! She describes her experience as a “classic case of following God’s voice and never looking back,” which is so inspiring as she’s a self-taught artist. Her head wraps have graced Lupita Nyong'o in Vogue Magazine, and her work was also showcased in ESSENCE Magazine’s ‘My City, My Way.’ Melissa’s story is one that teaches us to not chase after money, but after influence. 

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. 

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]]> Melissa Mitchell is changing the way we view art. She’s an “accidental” artist with a love for vibrant colors, unique shapes, and bold dark lines. In 2014 when the infamous snow storm hit Atlanta, Melissa took to old arts and crafts and began to create. From there, she went on social media to showcase what she was doing, and to her surprise, people expressed their interest in her pieces of art. That birthed Abeille Creations.

From then, Melissa has created over 500 original art pieces, and has made her art come to life in the form of  headwraps, home decor, textiles and more! She describes her experience as a “classic case of following God’s voice and never looking back,” which is so inspiring as she’s a self-taught artist. Her head wraps have graced Lupita Nyong'o in Vogue Magazine, and her work was also showcased in ESSENCE Magazine’s ‘My City, My Way.’ Melissa’s story is one that teaches us to not chase after money, but after influence. 

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. 

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]]> 205: From Obama Secret Service to Her Own Firm: How Holli Draines Transitioned to Entrepreneurship 205: From Obama Secret Service to Her Own Firm: How Holli Draines Transitioned to Entrepreneurship Wed, 17 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT 1:07:17 e6b4634c-5087-4211-8b77-33aae6b7ca2a false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/shp-ep-205-final 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f153 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd An entrepreneur knows what it is to have a heart of a servant. Holli Draines had a desire to protect the vulnerable, which led to her career in law enforcement with 13 years as a secret service agent. For her, entrepreneurship came as a “blessing in... full An entrepreneur knows what it is to have a heart of a servant. Holli Draines had a desire to protect the vulnerable, which led to her career in law enforcement with 13 years as a secret service agent. For her, entrepreneurship came as a “blessing in disguise,” one she didn’t know she needed.

In 2014, Holli lost her mother and sister, which led to a shift, not only in her personal life, but her professional life as well. This unfortunate event led her to step down from her role as an agent and become a full-time guardian to her beloved sister’s son, which she felt was her calling. 

Although she had left her position, people were still reaching out to her for advice and wisdom. With an impressive resume and reputable relationships, Holli was able to organically launch her own security consulting firm: Elite Strategy Global. Her services include personal security, data privacy, cybersecurity, investigation vetting, and more.

Get to know more about Holli and how she fell into entrepreneurship in this episode! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. 

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]]> An entrepreneur knows what it is to have a heart of a servant. Holli Draines had a desire to protect the vulnerable, which led to her career in law enforcement with 13 years as a secret service agent. For her, entrepreneurship came as a “blessing in disguise,” one she didn’t know she needed.

In 2014, Holli lost her mother and sister, which led to a shift, not only in her personal life, but her professional life as well. This unfortunate event led her to step down from her role as an agent and become a full-time guardian to her beloved sister’s son, which she felt was her calling. 

Although she had left her position, people were still reaching out to her for advice and wisdom. With an impressive resume and reputable relationships, Holli was able to organically launch her own security consulting firm: Elite Strategy Global. Her services include personal security, data privacy, cybersecurity, investigation vetting, and more.

Get to know more about Holli and how she fell into entrepreneurship in this episode! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. 

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]]> 204: From Her Garage to Target Shelves: How CEO Monique Rodriguez Built Mielle Organics From the Ground Up 204: From Her Garage to Target Shelves: How CEO Monique Rodriguez Built Mielle Organics From the Ground Up Wed, 10 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT 1:05:14 d92970ef-d3ff-4a25-8e09-dbe0dbedcaa1 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/shp-ep-204-final 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f154 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd “There’s so much more to being a boss than what’s on Instagram,” and Mielle Organics CEO Monique Rodriguez knows that all too well. Monique founded the company in 2014 after her healthy, hair care regimen for her tailbone-length hair became... full “There’s so much more to being a boss than what’s on Instagram,” and Mielle Organics CEO Monique Rodriguez knows that all too well. Monique founded the company in 2014 after her healthy, hair care regimen for her tailbone-length hair became somewhat of a craze among her social media followers. 

From living out her mother’s dream of being a nurse to pushing her own aspirations to the side, Monique decided that there had to be more than living paycheck-to-paycheck. 

After making it to the top of her payscale in nursing with no room for growth, she knew that the entrepreneurial spirit that began in her at the age of seven had to make its debut. Combining her love for hair, science, health, and taking time to sit still and ask God for direction, Monique received a vision to create a hair product. 

Little by little, she began to see what’s set in motion, now, come into play. The boss lady was already talking about hair care, hair health and her own mane journey on social media, which led to creating hair mixtures, to receiving a confirmation through DM that would propel her life purpose. Listen to this amazing story, and see how her popular natural hair care line came to be, just six short years ago.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. 

 

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Mielle Organics // Michelle Rodriguez (Instagram) – @mielleorganics // @exquisitemo

Mielle Organics (Facebook) – @mielleorganicsllc

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]]> “There’s so much more to being a boss than what’s on Instagram,” and Mielle Organics CEO Monique Rodriguez knows that all too well. Monique founded the company in 2014 after her healthy, hair care regimen for her tailbone-length hair became somewhat of a craze among her social media followers. 

From living out her mother’s dream of being a nurse to pushing her own aspirations to the side, Monique decided that there had to be more than living paycheck-to-paycheck. 

After making it to the top of her payscale in nursing with no room for growth, she knew that the entrepreneurial spirit that began in her at the age of seven had to make its debut. Combining her love for hair, science, health, and taking time to sit still and ask God for direction, Monique received a vision to create a hair product. 

Little by little, she began to see what’s set in motion, now, come into play. The boss lady was already talking about hair care, hair health and her own mane journey on social media, which led to creating hair mixtures, to receiving a confirmation through DM that would propel her life purpose. Listen to this amazing story, and see how her popular natural hair care line came to be, just six short years ago.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. 

 

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Mielle Organics // Michelle Rodriguez (Instagram) – @mielleorganics // @exquisitemo

Mielle Organics (Facebook) – @mielleorganicsllc

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]]> 203: How Uncharted Power Founder Jessica O. Matthews Is Bringing Energy Solutions to Underserved Populations 203: How Uncharted Power Founder Jessica O. Matthews Is Bringing Energy Solutions to Underserved Populations Wed, 03 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT 1:08:44 f1b2d75b-7a04-4848-a3d2-bedda5f5b49a false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/203-how-uncharted-power-founder-jessica-o-matthews-is-bringing-energy-solutions-to-underserved-populations 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f155 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Jessica O. Matthews has covered every part of the side hustle sphere. She is the Founder & CEO of Uncharted Power, an award-winning, full-service power and data infrastructure company. At the age of 19, Jessica invented the SOCCKET ball, an energy generating soccer ball that provides off-grid power for the developing world. At the age of 22, she founded Uncharted Power (previously Uncharted Play), a global full-service power technology company that builds, owns, and operates renewable power infrastructure.

Growing up, Jessica loved the idea of tinkering, science and invention. That, paired with seeing her family in Nigeria affected by not having access to reliable, cost-effective power inspired her to do something about it and make an impact, even if it wasn’t linear. After side hustling for five years before running her business full time, Jessica shows that you don’t have to have the roadmap before you start. 

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Uncharted Power (Facebook) – @unchartedpower

Jessica O. Matthews // Uncharted Power (Twitter) – @jessomatt // @upowerco

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]]> Jessica O. Matthews has covered every part of the side hustle sphere. She is the Founder & CEO of Uncharted Power, an award-winning, full-service power and data infrastructure company. At the age of 19, Jessica invented the SOCCKET ball, an energy generating soccer ball that provides off-grid power for the developing world. At the age of 22, she founded Uncharted Power (previously Uncharted Play), a global full-service power technology company that builds, owns, and operates renewable power infrastructure.

Growing up, Jessica loved the idea of tinkering, science and invention. That, paired with seeing her family in Nigeria affected by not having access to reliable, cost-effective power inspired her to do something about it and make an impact, even if it wasn’t linear. After side hustling for five years before running her business full time, Jessica shows that you don’t have to have the roadmap before you start. 

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. 

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Jessica O. Matthews (Instagram) – @jessomatt

Uncharted Power (Facebook) – @unchartedpower

Jessica O. Matthews // Uncharted Power (Twitter) – @jessomatt // @upowerco

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]]> 202: How To Make Money Podcasting: The Guide To Having A Profitable Podcast (REWIND) 202: How To Make Money Podcasting: The Guide To Having A Profitable Podcast (REWIND) Wed, 27 May 2020 07:00:00 GMT 32:14 3b6efcbe-9fd4-4ef4-913b-1f8485fc228e false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/202-how-to-make-money-podcasting-the-guide-to-having-a-profitable-podcast-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f156 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Questions, questions, questions! I know you’re probably wondering, ‘Should I start a podcast? Should I turn my blog into a podcast? Should I start a podcast to support my business or personal brand?’ Well, I’m here to answer all those... full Questions, questions, questions! I know you’re probably wondering, ‘Should I start a podcast? Should I turn my blog into a podcast? Should I start a podcast to support my business or personal brand?’ Well, I’m here to answer all those questions and more, today!

I’ll dig into how to actually make money from your podcast and how to make an informed decision about the idea you might have. Trust me, I launched Side Hustle Pro in June 2016, and made zero dollars in the first few months. I had no idea my podcast itself would turn into my business, a six-figure business! I had no blueprint and had to learn by trial and error. That’s why I’m sharing everything I’ve learned to help you start making money podcasting as well.

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]]> Questions, questions, questions! I know you’re probably wondering, ‘Should I start a podcast? Should I turn my blog into a podcast? Should I start a podcast to support my business or personal brand?’ Well, I’m here to answer all those questions and more, today!

I’ll dig into how to actually make money from your podcast and how to make an informed decision about the idea you might have. Trust me, I launched Side Hustle Pro in June 2016, and made zero dollars in the first few months. I had no idea my podcast itself would turn into my business, a six-figure business! I had no blueprint and had to learn by trial and error. That’s why I’m sharing everything I’ve learned to help you start making money podcasting as well.

Grab your free recap and sponsorship calculator for this episode, here: sidehustlepro.co/183

Listen to this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

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]]> 201: I QUIT my Job! (REWIND) 201: I QUIT my Job! (REWIND) Wed, 20 May 2020 07:00:00 GMT 37:56 101d4ab3-ddf3-4891-b097-e7d998735ff6 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/201-i-quit-my-job-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f157 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Some of you might not know that I was an MBA intern for a summer at Google when I was working towards my business degree at the University of Michigan. And usually, the summer before your second year in business school is when most people receive job... full Some of you might not know that I was an MBA intern for a summer at Google when I was working towards my business degree at the University of Michigan. And usually, the summer before your second year in business school is when most people receive job offers from their temporary employer to come back after graduation and work full-time. But, plot twist, I didn’t receive an offer.

That rejection, eventually, led me on the path to side hustling. I side hustled for over a year and a half until I was able to quit my full-time job, and pursue Side Hustle Pro full time. In this episode, I get honest about how I went from rejection to running my own six-figure business. Let’s rewind the tape!

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]]> Some of you might not know that I was an MBA intern for a summer at Google when I was working towards my business degree at the University of Michigan. And usually, the summer before your second year in business school is when most people receive job offers from their temporary employer to come back after graduation and work full-time. But, plot twist, I didn’t receive an offer.

That rejection, eventually, led me on the path to side hustling. I side hustled for over a year and a half until I was able to quit my full-time job, and pursue Side Hustle Pro full time. In this episode, I get honest about how I went from rejection to running my own six-figure business. Let’s rewind the tape!

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]]> 200: Opening my LLC and my Business Bank Account + Landing My First Sponsor (REWIND) 200: Opening my LLC and my Business Bank Account + Landing My First Sponsor (REWIND) Wed, 13 May 2020 07:00:00 GMT 35:46 a83824a7-6d23-4bec-903a-ec0a8befc310 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/200-opening-my-llc-and-my-business-bank-account-landing-my-first-sponsor-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f158 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my entrepreneurship journey, it’s that “no one is going to ride harder for you than you will for yourself.” That’s a fact. In this episode, I’m giving you the real on Side Hustle Pro becoming an LLC... full If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my entrepreneurship journey, it’s that “no one is going to ride harder for you than you will for yourself.” That’s a fact. In this episode, I’m giving you the real on Side Hustle Pro becoming an LLC after months of side hustling and landing my first podcast sponsor. We’ll also take an inside look into my business process for goal setting and accomplishing tasks, step-by-step.

Get your pen and paper ready because you’re going to want to take notes!

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]]> If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my entrepreneurship journey, it’s that “no one is going to ride harder for you than you will for yourself.” That’s a fact. In this episode, I’m giving you the real on Side Hustle Pro becoming an LLC after months of side hustling and landing my first podcast sponsor. We’ll also take an inside look into my business process for goal setting and accomplishing tasks, step-by-step.

Get your pen and paper ready because you’re going to want to take notes!

Click here to grab your 12-Week Goal Getter Worksheet (as I mentioned in this episode). Listen to this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

 

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]]> 199: How to Lay the Foundation of Your Business (REWIND) 199: How to Lay the Foundation of Your Business (REWIND) Wed, 06 May 2020 07:00:00 GMT 43:36 c03ed674-258c-4f14-b4b3-89d1a9b36e25 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/199-how-to-lay-the-foundation-of-your-business-rewind 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f159 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd It’s May! And that means it’s time for a rewind. Every week this month, I’m resharing an episode that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how I turned my side hustle into my main hustle. In this first episode, I talk about how when I started... full It’s May! And that means it’s time for a rewind. Every week this month, I’m resharing an episode that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how I turned my side hustle into my main hustle. In this first episode, I talk about how when I started my side hustle, I didn’t read business plan books or follow a business plan template. I just started. Shocking, I know!

I share the six steps you can take, now, to start building your business as a side hustle. Let’s jump in!

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]]> It’s May! And that means it’s time for a rewind. Every week this month, I’m resharing an episode that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how I turned my side hustle into my main hustle. In this first episode, I talk about how when I started my side hustle, I didn’t read business plan books or follow a business plan template. I just started. Shocking, I know!

I share the six steps you can take, now, to start building your business as a side hustle. Let’s jump in!

Click here to grab your recap (as I mentioned in this episode). Listen to this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

This episode is brought to you by:

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Gusto

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]]> 198: How Two Friends Started A Greeting Card Line For the Culture 198: How Two Friends Started A Greeting Card Line For the Culture Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT 46:34 346d8bcd-1cf6-415b-b665-0f56e5152eb7 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/198-how-two-friends-started-a-greeting-card-line-for-the-culture 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f15a 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Imagine being neighbors with the same person in multiple cities for the majority of your life. Well, that’s the story of the women behind Neighborly Paper—Robin Beck and Carmelle Kendall. Neighborly Paper is a paper goods brand dedicated to, in... full Imagine being neighbors with the same person in multiple cities for the majority of your life. Well, that’s the story of the women behind Neighborly Paper—Robin Beck and Carmelle Kendall. Neighborly Paper is a paper goods brand dedicated to, in the founders’ own words, serving all the realness for all the occasions.

Carmelle is an art director, illustrator, and filmmaker. She now resides in Atlanta where she’s working as an art director and growing the Neighborly business. And Robin is the writer behind Neighborly Paper cards. In the daytime, she creates content for Salesforce and at night, it’s all about Neighborly. These ladies took their experience in the workplace and used it to create a business together that is successful and thriving. Take a listen to how these lifelong friends became business partners, and are taking over the greeting card business in such a #BlackGirlMagic way!

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]]> Imagine being neighbors with the same person in multiple cities for the majority of your life. Well, that’s the story of the women behind Neighborly Paper—Robin Beck and Carmelle Kendall. Neighborly Paper is a paper goods brand dedicated to, in the founders’ own words, serving all the realness for all the occasions.

Carmelle is an art director, illustrator, and filmmaker. She now resides in Atlanta where she’s working as an art director and growing the Neighborly business. And Robin is the writer behind Neighborly Paper cards. In the daytime, she creates content for Salesforce and at night, it’s all about Neighborly. These ladies took their experience in the workplace and used it to create a business together that is successful and thriving. Take a listen to how these lifelong friends became business partners, and are taking over the greeting card business in such a #BlackGirlMagic way!

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. 

This episode is brought to you by:

ACUITY

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]]> <![CDATA[197- How Monique Greenwood Grew the Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns Empire]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT 52:58 31f29195-28d0-4e22-983c-6cbd11e802a8 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/how-monique-greenwood-grew-the-akwaaba-bed-breakfast-inns-empire 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f15b 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the Side Hustle Pro guest chair, we welcome Monique Greenwood, owner and CEO (Chief Enjoyment Officer) of Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns, a collection of upscale B&Bs in Brooklyn, NY; Washington, DC; Cape May, NJ; Philadelphia, PA and a boutique resort in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. 

After graduating from Howard University, Greenwood became a fashion journalist, eventually becoming an intrapreneur while working for Women’s Wear Daily by launching her own magazine about children’s fashion. And after a six-year stretch at Essence, leading her to Editor-in-Chief, Monique took on her side hustle, Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns, and made it her main source of income. After 25 years, she’s expanded, now, with five locations, and hasn’t looked back since. In addition to talking about her journey to being a successful entrepreneur, we also talk about her journey from experiencing early professional success in magazine publishing and overcoming difficult moments like opening a Bed & Breakfast property in New Orleans right before Hurricane Katrina hit, how she’s tackling the COVID-19 crisis of 2020, and more.

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]]> Today in the Side Hustle Pro guest chair, we welcome Monique Greenwood, owner and CEO (Chief Enjoyment Officer) of Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns, a collection of upscale B&Bs in Brooklyn, NY; Washington, DC; Cape May, NJ; Philadelphia, PA and a boutique resort in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. 

After graduating from Howard University, Greenwood became a fashion journalist, eventually becoming an intrapreneur while working for Women’s Wear Daily by launching her own magazine about children’s fashion. And after a six-year stretch at Essence, leading her to Editor-in-Chief, Monique took on her side hustle, Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns, and made it her main source of income. After 25 years, she’s expanded, now, with five locations, and hasn’t looked back since. In addition to talking about her journey to being a successful entrepreneur, we also talk about her journey from experiencing early professional success in magazine publishing and overcoming difficult moments like opening a Bed & Breakfast property in New Orleans right before Hurricane Katrina hit, how she’s tackling the COVID-19 crisis of 2020, and more.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. 

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]]> 196: From Lay-Off to Comeback: How Designer Dionna Dorsey Created Her Own Thriving Design Boutique and Apparel Line 196: From Lay-Off to Comeback: How Designer Dionna Dorsey Created Her Own Thriving Design Boutique and Apparel Line Wed, 15 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT 53:02 eb0358bd-f31b-4b2b-b291-194d7d945ecc false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/196-from-lay-off-to-comeback-how-designer-dionna-dorsey-created-her-own-thriving-design-boutique-and-apparel-line 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f15c 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the Side Hustle Pro guest chair is Dionna M. Dorsey, a gifted designer and brand development strategist and the creator of apparel line DISTRICT of CLOTHING.  After graduating from Villanova University in 2002, Dionna moved to Italy to... full Today in the Side Hustle Pro guest chair is Dionna M. Dorsey, a gifted designer and brand development strategist and the creator of apparel line DISTRICT of CLOTHING. 

After graduating from Villanova University in 2002, Dionna moved to Italy to study fashion design and pursue a job in the fashion industry. 

She ended up relocating to New York City and designed outerwear for Oscar de la Renta and men's apparel for several other licenses. After rocky times hit the retail industry, she was eventually laid off from her job. She applied for job after job, but no one would hire her, so she made a decision to hire herself. 

She went on to open Dionna Dorsey Design, a design boutique that specializes in being creative – from graphic design to art direction, brand strategy, and website development. Then, she launched DISTRICT of CLOTHING, a signature apparel line developed with the conventional and avant-garde dreamers and doers in mind. The rest is HERstory.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

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For a limited time only, you can get 45 days of Acuity Scheduling absolutely free - no credit card required - by going to acuityscheduling.com/hustlepro. 

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]]> Today in the Side Hustle Pro guest chair is Dionna M. Dorsey, a gifted designer and brand development strategist and the creator of apparel line DISTRICT of CLOTHING. 

After graduating from Villanova University in 2002, Dionna moved to Italy to study fashion design and pursue a job in the fashion industry. 

She ended up relocating to New York City and designed outerwear for Oscar de la Renta and men's apparel for several other licenses. After rocky times hit the retail industry, she was eventually laid off from her job. She applied for job after job, but no one would hire her, so she made a decision to hire herself. 

She went on to open Dionna Dorsey Design, a design boutique that specializes in being creative – from graphic design to art direction, brand strategy, and website development. Then, she launched DISTRICT of CLOTHING, a signature apparel line developed with the conventional and avant-garde dreamers and doers in mind. The rest is HERstory.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.  

This episode is brought to you by:

Acuity

For a limited time only, you can get 45 days of Acuity Scheduling absolutely free - no credit card required - by going to acuityscheduling.com/hustlepro. 

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Dionna Dorsey (Instagram) - @dionnadorsey 

Dionna Dorsey (Twitter) - @dionnadorsey

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]]> 195: How this Jewelry Designer Side Hustled for Over 10 Years Before Becoming An Entrepreneur (Lorraine West Jewelry) 195: How this Jewelry Designer Side Hustled for Over 10 Years Before Becoming An Entrepreneur (Lorraine West Jewelry) Wed, 08 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT 44:24 fbb68eb1-5b95-4103-8d26-2c478ad71c31 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/195-how-this-jewelry-designer-side-hustled-for-over-10-years-before-becoming-an-entrepreneur-lorraine-west-jewelry 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f15d 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the Side Hustle Pro guest chair we welcome Lorraine West, the Founder of Lorraine West Jewelry. Lorraine developed an affinity for creating and donning unique jewelry at a young age and says she’s been an artist since she was in the 1st... full Today in the Side Hustle Pro guest chair we welcome Lorraine West, the Founder of Lorraine West Jewelry.

Lorraine developed an affinity for creating and donning unique jewelry at a young age and says she’s been an artist since she was in the 1st grade. Her mother's love for ornate pieces was the inspiration for her to delve into jewelry design while studying Illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

After teaching herself how to manipulate various metals into beautiful original jewelry pieces, and with the increasing demand from family and friends to create custom designs, Lorraine West Jewelry was conceived. Understanding that she needed a steady income to support herself as she grew her business, she worked for 4 years as a full-time employee then another 6 years freelancing as an illustrator, as an assistant fashion and prop stylist on video shoots and through other part time gigs besides selling her own work on the side. She became a full-time entrepreneur in 2010.

Lorraine met Erykah Badu, early in her career, who attended the same poetry event as her. Lorraine’s work spoke for itself and she was commissioned to make pieces for Erykah Badu, Andre 3000, Common, among many other artists.  

As a full-time entrepreneur, Lorraine started bringing in consistent income by selling her jewelry at the Brooklyn Flea from 2010-2014, launched her brand e-commerce website in 2015, launched the custom fine jewelry division in 2011 which grew the business exponentially since.

In episode 195 of Side Hustle Pro, Lorraine shares:

  • What led her to start selling her jewelry
  • How she came to design custom pieces for artists like Erykah Badu, Common, and more
  • How she side hustled before she could work on her jewelry business full-time

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]]> Today in the Side Hustle Pro guest chair we welcome Lorraine West, the Founder of Lorraine West Jewelry.

Lorraine developed an affinity for creating and donning unique jewelry at a young age and says she’s been an artist since she was in the 1st grade. Her mother's love for ornate pieces was the inspiration for her to delve into jewelry design while studying Illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

After teaching herself how to manipulate various metals into beautiful original jewelry pieces, and with the increasing demand from family and friends to create custom designs, Lorraine West Jewelry was conceived. Understanding that she needed a steady income to support herself as she grew her business, she worked for 4 years as a full-time employee then another 6 years freelancing as an illustrator, as an assistant fashion and prop stylist on video shoots and through other part time gigs besides selling her own work on the side. She became a full-time entrepreneur in 2010.

Lorraine met Erykah Badu, early in her career, who attended the same poetry event as her. Lorraine’s work spoke for itself and she was commissioned to make pieces for Erykah Badu, Andre 3000, Common, among many other artists.  

As a full-time entrepreneur, Lorraine started bringing in consistent income by selling her jewelry at the Brooklyn Flea from 2010-2014, launched her brand e-commerce website in 2015, launched the custom fine jewelry division in 2011 which grew the business exponentially since.

In episode 195 of Side Hustle Pro, Lorraine shares:

  • What led her to start selling her jewelry
  • How she came to design custom pieces for artists like Erykah Badu, Common, and more
  • How she side hustled before she could work on her jewelry business full-time

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]]> 194: Meet the Founder of Harlem’s Sugar Hill Creamery (w/ Petrushka Bazin Larsen) 194: Meet the Founder of Harlem’s Sugar Hill Creamery (w/ Petrushka Bazin Larsen) Wed, 01 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT 1:12:06 601c3c0c-3d02-4ce2-8f69-335c5103822d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/194-meet-the-founder-of-harlems-sugar-hill-creamery-w-petrushka-bazin-larsen 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f15e 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Petrushka’s Co-Founder is her husband, Nicholas, and prior to opening the shop, she worked as Vice President for Programs & Education at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum and Program Director at the Laundromat Project. Even with her successful career, she had dreams of being an entrepreneur that started when she was in the 3rd grade and those dreams remained with her as she got older. 

The opportunity for entrepreneurship eventually presented itself when her husband unexpectedly lost his job in the culinary industry. They began thinking about how to develop a business based on foods they love, and it was an experience at a pop-up ice cream shop while on a trip in Washington, DC, that sparked the idea to open an ice shop in Harlem. Petrushka and her husband went all in and found a location, secured a loan, got permits, and opened Sugar Hill Creamery in only 10 months! 

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]]> Petrushka’s Co-Founder is her husband, Nicholas, and prior to opening the shop, she worked as Vice President for Programs & Education at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum and Program Director at the Laundromat Project. Even with her successful career, she had dreams of being an entrepreneur that started when she was in the 3rd grade and those dreams remained with her as she got older. 

The opportunity for entrepreneurship eventually presented itself when her husband unexpectedly lost his job in the culinary industry. They began thinking about how to develop a business based on foods they love, and it was an experience at a pop-up ice cream shop while on a trip in Washington, DC, that sparked the idea to open an ice shop in Harlem. Petrushka and her husband went all in and found a location, secured a loan, got permits, and opened Sugar Hill Creamery in only 10 months! 

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]]> 193: Meet Kesha Watkins: Founder of Black-Owned BPolished Beauty Supply Store 193: Meet Kesha Watkins: Founder of Black-Owned BPolished Beauty Supply Store Wed, 25 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT 51:21 6a8b6aea-d9de-42d5-ac69-bcd4718022a4 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/193-meet-kesha-watkins-founder-of-black-owned-bpolished-beauty-supply-store 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f15f 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we welcome Kesha Watkins, a true side hustler! Although she has a successful 13-year career in the Human Resource profession, she is also passionate about entrepreneurship and being her own boss. Her latest venture, BPolished... full Today in the guest chair we welcome Kesha Watkins, a true side hustler! Although she has a successful 13-year career in the Human Resource profession, she is also passionate about entrepreneurship and being her own boss.

Her latest venture, BPolished Beauty Supply offers an array of hair care needs and provides an unparalleled level of beauty experience to customers in Arlington, TX and online. Kesha’s hope in opening BPolished Beauty Supply is to provide representation as an African American Owner in the beauty supply industry and promote entrepreneurship to other women. 

Prior to opening, Kesha didn’t have any experience in beauty retail, so she decided to work at Sally’s Beauty Supply to learn the ins and out of running a store. She knew she was heading in the right direction because she loved the in-store experience, especially interacting with customers. Only a few months later, she was able to leverage her learnings and open a store that her community loves. 

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]]> Today in the guest chair we welcome Kesha Watkins, a true side hustler! Although she has a successful 13-year career in the Human Resource profession, she is also passionate about entrepreneurship and being her own boss.

Her latest venture, BPolished Beauty Supply offers an array of hair care needs and provides an unparalleled level of beauty experience to customers in Arlington, TX and online. Kesha’s hope in opening BPolished Beauty Supply is to provide representation as an African American Owner in the beauty supply industry and promote entrepreneurship to other women. 

Prior to opening, Kesha didn’t have any experience in beauty retail, so she decided to work at Sally’s Beauty Supply to learn the ins and out of running a store. She knew she was heading in the right direction because she loved the in-store experience, especially interacting with customers. Only a few months later, she was able to leverage her learnings and open a store that her community loves. 

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]]> 192: How Kyara Uqdah of Charm City Buyers Is Buying Back the Block 192: How Kyara Uqdah of Charm City Buyers Is Buying Back the Block Wed, 18 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT 54:03 d14b1743-f914-40c5-ad33-566d111cc6c3 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/192-how-kyara-uqdah-of-charm-city-buyers-is-buying-back-the-block 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f160 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we welcome Kyara Uqdah, the Co-Founder of Charm City Buyers. Her Co-Founder is also her husband, Khalil Uqdah and they started investing in real estate only one year after graduating college.   They had an idea that... full Today in the guest chair we welcome Kyara Uqdah, the Co-Founder of Charm City Buyers. Her Co-Founder is also her husband, Khalil Uqdah and they started investing in real estate only one year after graduating college.  

They had an idea that they wanted to build their own empire, so they developed a plan to do it! They’ve gone from that first investment in a property in a depressed neighborhood in  Connecticut to investing in over 20 properties in Baltimore. They are literally buying the block.

Almost eight years later they have been able to officially retire from their jobs and focus all of their efforts on maintaining their empire and helping others to build their own, in addition to being loving parents to their beautiful daughter. 

They aren’t just keeping the knowledge to themselves, they lead a coaching program that teaches fellow Millennials and Gen Xers how to build a tremendous amount of wealth in a very short period of time as well.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we welcome Kyara Uqdah, the Co-Founder of Charm City Buyers. Her Co-Founder is also her husband, Khalil Uqdah and they started investing in real estate only one year after graduating college.  

They had an idea that they wanted to build their own empire, so they developed a plan to do it! They’ve gone from that first investment in a property in a depressed neighborhood in  Connecticut to investing in over 20 properties in Baltimore. They are literally buying the block.

Almost eight years later they have been able to officially retire from their jobs and focus all of their efforts on maintaining their empire and helping others to build their own, in addition to being loving parents to their beautiful daughter. 

They aren’t just keeping the knowledge to themselves, they lead a coaching program that teaches fellow Millennials and Gen Xers how to build a tremendous amount of wealth in a very short period of time as well.

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]]> 191: How Pinch of Help Founder Brittani Allen Built Her Professional Home Organization Business 191: How Pinch of Help Founder Brittani Allen Built Her Professional Home Organization Business Wed, 11 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT 50:54 ba6a2c09-b5fa-4164-bdf4-ce5f773fa727 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/191-how-pinch-of-help-founder-brittani-allen-built-her-professional-home-organization-business 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f161 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we welcome Brittani Allen, a Professional Home Organizer, and CEO and Founder of Pinch of Help-Home Organization based in Atlanta, Georgia.  I came across Brittani’s business on Instagram and was instantly hooked! She... full Today in the guest chair we welcome Brittani Allen, a Professional Home Organizer, and CEO and Founder of Pinch of Help-Home Organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. 

I came across Brittani’s business on Instagram and was instantly hooked! She is passionate about creating environments her clients love living in, with her expert ability to match functional organization with aesthetically pleasing solutions.  

The entrepreneur bug hit her while she was studying biomedical science in graduate school and substituting teaching. It was an overheard conversation between high school students that sparked the idea for her first business, Strategic Academic Planning. She eventually pivoted to blogging but was still feeling stuck until she read the book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing.

Would you believe that Brittani used to struggle with keeping her house clean and organized? She used the processes and tips from the book to declutter her home, and friends started to take notice. As she continued to help friends and family, she realized she could turn her side hustle into a profitable full-time business.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we welcome Brittani Allen, a Professional Home Organizer, and CEO and Founder of Pinch of Help-Home Organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. 

I came across Brittani’s business on Instagram and was instantly hooked! She is passionate about creating environments her clients love living in, with her expert ability to match functional organization with aesthetically pleasing solutions.  

The entrepreneur bug hit her while she was studying biomedical science in graduate school and substituting teaching. It was an overheard conversation between high school students that sparked the idea for her first business, Strategic Academic Planning. She eventually pivoted to blogging but was still feeling stuck until she read the book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing.

Would you believe that Brittani used to struggle with keeping her house clean and organized? She used the processes and tips from the book to declutter her home, and friends started to take notice. As she continued to help friends and family, she realized she could turn her side hustle into a profitable full-time business.

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]]> 190: How to Create A Business As A Content Creator and Influencer (w/ Mattie James) 190: How to Create A Business As A Content Creator and Influencer (w/ Mattie James) Wed, 04 Mar 2020 08:00:00 GMT 1:09:40 89b3df71-2775-4b8a-b2f8-90145e4f7cf6 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/190-how-to-create-a-business-as-a-content-creator-and-influencer-w-mattie-james 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f162 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we welcome Mattie James, a full-time content creator and the influencer behind MattieJames.com.  After being crowned Miss Liberia USA in 2009, Mattie started her blog as a hobby, but it was consistency and a great first... full Today in the guest chair we welcome Mattie James, a full-time content creator and the influencer behind MattieJames.com. 

After being crowned Miss Liberia USA in 2009, Mattie started her blog as a hobby, but it was consistency and a great first hire that helped her grow her blog into the business it is today. She now creates lifestyle content for her blog, podcast and YouTube channel while working with brands like Samsung, TJ MAXX and J. Crew. 

In addition to blogging, she has taught over 1,000 bloggers and entrepreneurs the business of blogging with her online courses and masterclasses. 

In this episode, Mattie shares a ton of information about how to approach brand partnerships, the difference between a content creator and influencer, and how to share your story.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we welcome Mattie James, a full-time content creator and the influencer behind MattieJames.com. 

After being crowned Miss Liberia USA in 2009, Mattie started her blog as a hobby, but it was consistency and a great first hire that helped her grow her blog into the business it is today. She now creates lifestyle content for her blog, podcast and YouTube channel while working with brands like Samsung, TJ MAXX and J. Crew. 

In addition to blogging, she has taught over 1,000 bloggers and entrepreneurs the business of blogging with her online courses and masterclasses. 

In this episode, Mattie shares a ton of information about how to approach brand partnerships, the difference between a content creator and influencer, and how to share your story.

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]]> 189: How Harlem Cycle Founder Tammeca Rochester Is Shaking Up the Fitness World 189: How Harlem Cycle Founder Tammeca Rochester Is Shaking Up the Fitness World Wed, 26 Feb 2020 21:16:44 GMT 47:02 64e8182c-e8b4-4216-9503-66c63db008f2 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/189-how-harlem-cycle-founder-tammeca-rochester-is-shaking-up-the-fitness-world 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f163 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair we welcome Tammeca Rochester, the owner and founder of Harlem Cycle, Harlem's 1st and only indoor cycling studio. 

Tammeca's journey to opening an indoor cycling studio in Harlem started when she was looking to find a workout that would both get her back in shape while putting her in a positive frame of mind. After exploring the various workout options, she found herself drawn to indoor cycling.

Her entrepreneurial spirit and her passion for all things Harlem inspired her to start researching how to open a cycling studio. Her entrepreneurial spirit and her passion for all things Harlem inspired her to open the doors to Harlem Cycle in 2016. 

In episode 189 of Side Hustle Pro, Tammeca talks about: 

  • How her academic background and career helped her secure the space for Harlem Cycle 
  • What it took for Harlem Cycle to become profitable 
  • How she brings in new clients and strengthens brand loyalty  

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]]> Today in the guest chair we welcome Tammeca Rochester, the owner and founder of Harlem Cycle, Harlem's 1st and only indoor cycling studio. 

Tammeca's journey to opening an indoor cycling studio in Harlem started when she was looking to find a workout that would both get her back in shape while putting her in a positive frame of mind. After exploring the various workout options, she found herself drawn to indoor cycling.

Her entrepreneurial spirit and her passion for all things Harlem inspired her to start researching how to open a cycling studio. Her entrepreneurial spirit and her passion for all things Harlem inspired her to open the doors to Harlem Cycle in 2016. 

In episode 189 of Side Hustle Pro, Tammeca talks about: 

  • How her academic background and career helped her secure the space for Harlem Cycle 
  • What it took for Harlem Cycle to become profitable 
  • How she brings in new clients and strengthens brand loyalty  

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify! 

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]]> 188: How this Busy Mom Created Play Pits All-Natural Deodorant for Kids (w/ Chantel Powell) 188: How this Busy Mom Created Play Pits All-Natural Deodorant for Kids (w/ Chantel Powell) Wed, 19 Feb 2020 08:00:00 GMT 40:17 114eb79c-d330-4312-987d-451fb9f68048 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/188-how-this-busy-mom-created-an-all-natural-deodorant-for-kids-chantel-powell-of-play-pits 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f164 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd As a busy working mom and wife, Chantel Powell found herself shuttling her son Kameron between summer basketball camp and football practice. She quickly noticed that he was starting to smell like a grown man because he was sweating buckets under his... full As a busy working mom and wife, Chantel Powell found herself shuttling her son Kameron between summer basketball camp and football practice. She quickly noticed that he was starting to smell like a grown man because he was sweating buckets under his armpits, and that’s when her innovative mindset kicked in.

Chantel decided to develop an all-natural deodorant for her son. And so Play Pits the brand was born. 

Play Pits is a 100% all-natural deodorant for active kids. It’s free of aluminum, parabens, synthetic fragrances and other harsh chemicals. While it can be used on the most gentle skin types, it also packs a strong punch against odors. 

  • In today’s episode, Chantel breaks down:
    • How she tested out Play Pits on family to get feedback
    • How customer demand led her to evolve from children’s deodorant to an adult deodorant component as well
    • How she did it all while side hustling

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]]> As a busy working mom and wife, Chantel Powell found herself shuttling her son Kameron between summer basketball camp and football practice. She quickly noticed that he was starting to smell like a grown man because he was sweating buckets under his armpits, and that’s when her innovative mindset kicked in.

Chantel decided to develop an all-natural deodorant for her son. And so Play Pits the brand was born. 

Play Pits is a 100% all-natural deodorant for active kids. It’s free of aluminum, parabens, synthetic fragrances and other harsh chemicals. While it can be used on the most gentle skin types, it also packs a strong punch against odors. 

  • In today’s episode, Chantel breaks down:
    • How she tested out Play Pits on family to get feedback
    • How customer demand led her to evolve from children’s deodorant to an adult deodorant component as well
    • How she did it all while side hustling

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]]> <![CDATA[187: Meet Imani Ellis, The Side Hustler & Visionary Behind The CultureCon Conference]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2020 08:00:00 GMT 51:44 2c97dc16-f7db-4c2b-ac5c-db0a07190367 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/187-meet-imani-ellis-the-side-hustler-visionary-behind-the-culturecon-conference 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f165 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair we welcome Imani Ellis, Imani Ellis, the Founder of CultureCon and& The Creative Collective NYC (TheCCnyc), a community and creative agency dedicated to facilitating brave spaces for multicultural creatives. 

Born in Imani’s one-bedroom apartment as a means to foster meaningful connections, TheCCnyc has since become the fastest growing community devoted to creatives of color in NYC who are looking to cultivate relationships that go beyond the business card.   

TheCCnyc’s marquee event is CultureCon, an incredible conference that celebrates the influence creatives of color make on society and the culture that fuels it. Previous speakers have included Tracee Ellis Ross, Will Smith, Regina King, Spike Lee, and John Legend!

Through all of this, would you believe that Imani is still a side hustler? Yes, she still has a full-time job as a publicist! Let’s get right into the episode to find out how she’s juggling an impressive career and a game-changing side hustle.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we welcome Imani Ellis, Imani Ellis, the Founder of CultureCon and& The Creative Collective NYC (TheCCnyc), a community and creative agency dedicated to facilitating brave spaces for multicultural creatives. 

Born in Imani’s one-bedroom apartment as a means to foster meaningful connections, TheCCnyc has since become the fastest growing community devoted to creatives of color in NYC who are looking to cultivate relationships that go beyond the business card.   

TheCCnyc’s marquee event is CultureCon, an incredible conference that celebrates the influence creatives of color make on society and the culture that fuels it. Previous speakers have included Tracee Ellis Ross, Will Smith, Regina King, Spike Lee, and John Legend!

Through all of this, would you believe that Imani is still a side hustler? Yes, she still has a full-time job as a publicist! Let’s get right into the episode to find out how she’s juggling an impressive career and a game-changing side hustle.

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]]> 186: How Attorney Turned Founder Tracey Pickett Created the Hairbrella: The Rain Hat Reinvented 186: How Attorney Turned Founder Tracey Pickett Created the Hairbrella: The Rain Hat Reinvented Wed, 05 Feb 2020 08:00:00 GMT 51:30 9906b6c0-40a8-49ec-a6ac-df6f003a7296 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/186-how-attorney-turned-founder-tracey-pickett-created-the-hairbrella-the-rain-hat-reinvented 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f166 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair we have Tracey Pickett, Founder of Hairbrellal. Hairbrella is an innovative rain hat combining fashion and function to protect women's hair from the rain. Hairbrella was launched on Kickstarter and was successfully funded in December 2016.

Since then, this passionate entrepreneur, attorney, inventor, and speaker has invested her money, time, blood sweat and tears into bringing Hairbella from an idea and prototype to fully developed product on the market.

In today’s episode, you will hear how Tracey began her legal career at a Fortune 5 technology company working in the areas of corporate and intellectual property law. She was an attorney by day and spent nights and weekends developing her passion for entrepreneurship.

In 2014, Tracey launched her first entrepreneurial venture, Eboticon – a media design company with a mission to create dynamic and culturally relevant emojis for niche social groups. 

In November 2016, Tracey left her job to lead Eboticon full time and to launch her second entrepreneurial venture, Hairbrella. 

In today’s episode, Tracey breaks down:

  • The financial investments she made to patent and prototype Hairbrella
  • How she used early user feedback to continue to develop and improve her product
  • How she pushed past the earliest challenges in her business to make a product that is stylish and WORKS

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Tracey Pickett (Instagram) - @ttraceypickettesq 

Tracey Pickett (Twitter) - @traceypickett__

Hairbrella (Instagram) -  @hairbrella

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Tracey Pickett, Founder of Hairbrellal. Hairbrella is an innovative rain hat combining fashion and function to protect women's hair from the rain. Hairbrella was launched on Kickstarter and was successfully funded in December 2016.

Since then, this passionate entrepreneur, attorney, inventor, and speaker has invested her money, time, blood sweat and tears into bringing Hairbella from an idea and prototype to fully developed product on the market.

In today’s episode, you will hear how Tracey began her legal career at a Fortune 5 technology company working in the areas of corporate and intellectual property law. She was an attorney by day and spent nights and weekends developing her passion for entrepreneurship.

In 2014, Tracey launched her first entrepreneurial venture, Eboticon – a media design company with a mission to create dynamic and culturally relevant emojis for niche social groups. 

In November 2016, Tracey left her job to lead Eboticon full time and to launch her second entrepreneurial venture, Hairbrella. 

In today’s episode, Tracey breaks down:

  • The financial investments she made to patent and prototype Hairbrella
  • How she used early user feedback to continue to develop and improve her product
  • How she pushed past the earliest challenges in her business to make a product that is stylish and WORKS

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]]> 185: How TGIN Founder and Breast Cancer Survivor Chris-Tia Donaldson Built A Natural Hair Empire 185: How TGIN Founder and Breast Cancer Survivor Chris-Tia Donaldson Built A Natural Hair Empire Wed, 29 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMT 1:01:10 9d61364d-f13f-47a5-a624-57f9e21abab9 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/185-how-tgin-founder-and-breast-cancer-survivor-chris-tia-donaldson-built-a-natural-hair-empire 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f167 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Chris-Tia Donaldson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Thank God It’s Natural (tgin), a manufacturer of natural hair and skin care products.  Prior to starting tgin, Chris-Tia, a two-time Harvard graduate,... full Today in the guest chair we have Chris-Tia Donaldson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Thank God It’s Natural (tgin), a manufacturer of natural hair and skin care products. 

Prior to starting tgin, Chris-Tia, a two-time Harvard graduate, worked at a top law firm in Chicago.  It was there she realized that she wasn’t receiving the support she needed to advance in her career. She wasn’t willing to play the game anymore, so she decided to get out and create her own game. 

Like many of us, Chris-Tia struggled with her hair while navigating the corporate world. There weren’t a lot of products for kinky, curly, and wavy hair, so she set out to create a product that made her feel confident about her curls. 

Tgin is currently sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Sally’s Beauty, Walgreens, and now Ulta. 

Chris-Tia is so transparent in this episode, especially when it comes to the money required to scale and maintain a business. I’m excited for you to hear!  

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Chris-Tia Donaldson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Thank God It’s Natural (tgin), a manufacturer of natural hair and skin care products. 

Prior to starting tgin, Chris-Tia, a two-time Harvard graduate, worked at a top law firm in Chicago.  It was there she realized that she wasn’t receiving the support she needed to advance in her career. She wasn’t willing to play the game anymore, so she decided to get out and create her own game. 

Like many of us, Chris-Tia struggled with her hair while navigating the corporate world. There weren’t a lot of products for kinky, curly, and wavy hair, so she set out to create a product that made her feel confident about her curls. 

Tgin is currently sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Sally’s Beauty, Walgreens, and now Ulta. 

Chris-Tia is so transparent in this episode, especially when it comes to the money required to scale and maintain a business. I’m excited for you to hear!  

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Chris-Tia (Instagram) - @tginceo 

Chris-Tia  (Twitter) - @tginceo

tgin (Instagram) -  @tginatural

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]]> 184: How Real Housewives of Atlanta Star Tanya Sam Pivoted from Nursing to Tech Investor 184: How Real Housewives of Atlanta Star Tanya Sam Pivoted from Nursing to Tech Investor Wed, 22 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMT 40:32 c592fa0b-2a6b-4053-b444-a8060815459f false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/184-from-nursing-to-tech-investor-how-real-housewives-of-atlanta-star-tanya-sam-mastered-the-art-of-the-career-pivot 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f168 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the Side Hustle Pro guest chair we have Tanya Sam. Tanya is a tech-savvy investor who has made it her mission to empower the next generation of minority entrepreneurs. You also know her from TV. She appears on one of my favorite... full Today in the Side Hustle Pro guest chair we have Tanya Sam. Tanya is a tech-savvy investor who has made it her mission to empower the next generation of minority entrepreneurs. You also know her from TV. She appears on one of my favorite guilty-pleasure shows, The Real Housewives of Atlanta! 

She is currently Director of Partnerships at TechSquare Labs, Co-leads the Ascend 2020 Atlanta program that supports minority and female founders, and Co-founded BuiltxWomen, a business accelerator for female entrepreneurs. 

It may come as a surprise that Tanya didn’t always have the desire to pursue entrepreneurship in technology. She actually studied to be a nurse and had a 10-year career in the industry. 

She started helping her fiancé with his business on her days off and eventually decided to start her own business. With her background as a side hustler and as an entrepreneur, she has mentored over 60 companies with women and minority founders and helped invest in over 50 companies that have generated a total of over $100 million in revenue. 

Making the shift from healthcare to tech wasn’t easy. In this episode, Tanya dives deep into how she conquered imposter syndrome during this huge pivot in her career. 

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]]> Today in the Side Hustle Pro guest chair we have Tanya Sam. Tanya is a tech-savvy investor who has made it her mission to empower the next generation of minority entrepreneurs. You also know her from TV. She appears on one of my favorite guilty-pleasure shows, The Real Housewives of Atlanta! 

She is currently Director of Partnerships at TechSquare Labs, Co-leads the Ascend 2020 Atlanta program that supports minority and female founders, and Co-founded BuiltxWomen, a business accelerator for female entrepreneurs. 

It may come as a surprise that Tanya didn’t always have the desire to pursue entrepreneurship in technology. She actually studied to be a nurse and had a 10-year career in the industry. 

She started helping her fiancé with his business on her days off and eventually decided to start her own business. With her background as a side hustler and as an entrepreneur, she has mentored over 60 companies with women and minority founders and helped invest in over 50 companies that have generated a total of over $100 million in revenue. 

Making the shift from healthcare to tech wasn’t easy. In this episode, Tanya dives deep into how she conquered imposter syndrome during this huge pivot in her career. 

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]]> 183: How to Make Money Podcasting: The Guide to Having a Profitable Podcast 183: How to Make Money Podcasting: The Guide to Having a Profitable Podcast Wed, 15 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMT 30:04 5305806a-613a-4f58-81f4-d579d24b1275 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/183-how-to-make-money-podcasting-the-guide-to-having-a-profitable-podcast 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f169 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd how-to-make-money-podcasting I’m back with a solo episode to share how to make money podcasting. Consider this your definitive guide to having a profitable podcast. I’ll be breaking down: How you actually make money from podcasting How and when I started earning revenue from... full I’m back with a solo episode to share how to make money podcasting. Consider this your definitive guide to having a profitable podcast.

I’ll be breaking down:

  • How you actually make money from podcasting
  • How and when I started earning revenue from the Side Hustle Pro podcast

I am providing a recap, including a sponsorship calculator for this episode. If you would like it, simply visit: sidehustlepro.co/183

And if you would like to attend an even more detailed training where I’m teaching you LIVE and you’ll be able to ask me questions LIVE, sign up for my “How to Build Your Brand Through Podcasting” MASTERCLASS at podcastmoguls.com.

Register here: podcastmoguls.com

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]]> I’m back with a solo episode to share how to make money podcasting. Consider this your definitive guide to having a profitable podcast.

I’ll be breaking down:

  • How you actually make money from podcasting
  • How and when I started earning revenue from the Side Hustle Pro podcast

I am providing a recap, including a sponsorship calculator for this episode. If you would like it, simply visit: sidehustlepro.co/183

And if you would like to attend an even more detailed training where I’m teaching you LIVE and you’ll be able to ask me questions LIVE, sign up for my “How to Build Your Brand Through Podcasting” MASTERCLASS at podcastmoguls.com.

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]]> 182: Entrepreneur Diaries: Kicking Off 2020 + My Pregnancy News 182: Entrepreneur Diaries: Kicking Off 2020 + My Pregnancy News Wed, 08 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMT 52:24 c423f9a7-ca65-4405-9eba-28c92dcdc2d4 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/182-entrepreneur-diaries-kicking-off-2020-my-pregnancy-news 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f16a 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd I’m back with an Entrepreneur Diaries episode to share some updates and kick-off 2020. This episode is divided into three parts: 2019 lessons, 2019 wins, and how I’m preparing for this mompreneur life. 2019 was an excellent year (The Show, , and... full I’m back with an Entrepreneur Diaries episode to share some updates and kick-off 2020.

This episode is divided into three parts: 2019 lessons, 2019 wins, and how I’m preparing for this mompreneur life.

2019 was an excellent year (The TODAY Show, Side Hustle Pro Live, and O, The Oprah Magazine!) because I saw a lot of my hard work pay off. But as you may have noticed, I experienced some burnout after my live show in October. I share some of the most important lessons I learned that will be so helpful to seeing Side Hustle Pro continue to grow. 

 

And as you can see from the episode title, I’m going to be a mompreneur soon! Muoyo and I are very excited to experience parenthood. There are a lot of exciting changes coming in 2020 and I’m really looking forward to learning and growing.

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]]> I’m back with an Entrepreneur Diaries episode to share some updates and kick-off 2020.

This episode is divided into three parts: 2019 lessons, 2019 wins, and how I’m preparing for this mompreneur life.

2019 was an excellent year (The TODAY Show, Side Hustle Pro Live, and O, The Oprah Magazine!) because I saw a lot of my hard work pay off. But as you may have noticed, I experienced some burnout after my live show in October. I share some of the most important lessons I learned that will be so helpful to seeing Side Hustle Pro continue to grow. 

 

And as you can see from the episode title, I’m going to be a mompreneur soon! Muoyo and I are very excited to experience parenthood. There are a lot of exciting changes coming in 2020 and I’m really looking forward to learning and growing.

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]]> 181: REWIND: How To Start Charging For Your Expertise And Stop Doing Things For Free W/Sakita Holley 181: REWIND: How To Start Charging For Your Expertise And Stop Doing Things For Free W/Sakita Holley Mon, 30 Dec 2019 08:00:00 GMT 48:59 5dc16342-9965-4241-9ad4-dae2599eb44c false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/181-rewind-how-to-start-charging-for-your-expertise-and-stop-doing-things-for-free-wsakita-holley 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f16b 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s episode is a REWIND with Sakita Holley, Founder, and CEO of House of Success PR. Sakita started her own PR company when she was 23, but faced a number of financial struggles as she figured out her business model. She has since grown, scaled,... full Today’s episode is a REWIND with Sakita Holley, Founder, and CEO of House of Success PR.

Sakita started her own PR company when she was 23, but faced a number of financial struggles as she figured out her business model. She has since grown, scaled, and gone on to be featured Essence Magazine, Black Enterprise, Women’s Biz Journals, xoNecole, and was named as one of PRWeek’s 40 Under 40 honorees.  

Sakita breaks it down and gets real about how to start charging for your expertise and stop doing things for free. After listening to this episode, I want you to have the confidence to start making money from your side hustle and get rid of the intimidation and fear that can come with setting rates and charging people. 

Let’s get into it!  

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]]> Today’s episode is a REWIND with Sakita Holley, Founder, and CEO of House of Success PR.

Sakita started her own PR company when she was 23, but faced a number of financial struggles as she figured out her business model. She has since grown, scaled, and gone on to be featured Essence Magazine, Black Enterprise, Women’s Biz Journals, xoNecole, and was named as one of PRWeek’s 40 Under 40 honorees.  

Sakita breaks it down and gets real about how to start charging for your expertise and stop doing things for free. After listening to this episode, I want you to have the confidence to start making money from your side hustle and get rid of the intimidation and fear that can come with setting rates and charging people. 

Let’s get into it!  

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]]> 180: REWIND: Danielle Leslie Is Growing Her Online Course Into A Million Dollar Business And She Wants To Teach You How 180: REWIND: Danielle Leslie Is Growing Her Online Course Into A Million Dollar Business And She Wants To Teach You How Mon, 23 Dec 2019 08:00:00 GMT 1:04:41 1b7833d1-f01e-4641-847c-6fa82d5f27b4 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/180-rewind-danielle-leslie-is-growing-her-online-course-into-a-million-dollar-business-and-she-wants-to-teach-you-how 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f16c 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s episode is a REWIND with , the Creator of  , an 8-week online intensive that helps people create and launch their profitable online courses. She has been an online marketer in Silicon Valley for almost 10 years and helped personal... full Today’s episode is a REWIND with Danielle Leslie, the Creator of  Course From Scratch, an 8-week online intensive that helps people create and launch their profitable online courses.

She has been an online marketer in Silicon Valley for almost 10 years and helped personal brands and influencers, including Guy Kawasaki, earn collectively millions of dollars by launching their online courses. 

She teaches people like myself to not fall into the trap of creating your course content all before you’re ready to launch and instead, focus on what she calls the 4Cs. Danielle helped me launch my signature podcast accelerator program, Podcast Moguls. 

I’m excited for you to hear Danielle’s story and get some inspiration to launch your online course. 

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify 

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]]> Today’s episode is a REWIND with Danielle Leslie, the Creator of  Course From Scratch, an 8-week online intensive that helps people create and launch their profitable online courses.

She has been an online marketer in Silicon Valley for almost 10 years and helped personal brands and influencers, including Guy Kawasaki, earn collectively millions of dollars by launching their online courses. 

She teaches people like myself to not fall into the trap of creating your course content all before you’re ready to launch and instead, focus on what she calls the 4Cs. Danielle helped me launch my signature podcast accelerator program, Podcast Moguls. 

I’m excited for you to hear Danielle’s story and get some inspiration to launch your online course. 

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify 

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]]> 179: REWIND: From The Kitchen Sink To Target Shelves: Melissa Butler Of The Lip Bar 179: REWIND: From The Kitchen Sink To Target Shelves: Melissa Butler Of The Lip Bar Wed, 18 Dec 2019 20:00:00 GMT 53:08 c3c17938-18cd-463f-89e5-2be7253d31a0 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/179-rewind-from-the-kitchen-sink-to-target-shelves-melissa-butler-of-the-lip-bar 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f16d 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s episode is a REWIND episode with Melissa Butler, Founder, and CEO of The Lip Bar.   Melissa is a former Wall Street analyst turned Founder and CEO. She describes her move from stocks and bonds to beauty as a natural one, not... full Today’s episode is a REWIND episode with Melissa Butler, Founder, and CEO of The Lip Bar.  

Melissa is a former Wall Street analyst turned Founder and CEO. She describes her move from stocks and bonds to beauty as a natural one, not because she loved makeup, but because she was frustrated with the beauty industry and ready to create a solution.

You might not know that Melissa first launched this vegan and cruelty-free product line from her very own kitchen. Now her products are available in Target stores and have been seen on Taraji P. Henson and Ashley Blaine Featherson. 

On today’s show, Melissa shares why she was passionate about disrupting the narrative on beauty and creating a line of cosmetics that are safe and affordable.

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]]> Today’s episode is a REWIND episode with Melissa Butler, Founder, and CEO of The Lip Bar.  

Melissa is a former Wall Street analyst turned Founder and CEO. She describes her move from stocks and bonds to beauty as a natural one, not because she loved makeup, but because she was frustrated with the beauty industry and ready to create a solution.

You might not know that Melissa first launched this vegan and cruelty-free product line from her very own kitchen. Now her products are available in Target stores and have been seen on Taraji P. Henson and Ashley Blaine Featherson. 

On today’s show, Melissa shares why she was passionate about disrupting the narrative on beauty and creating a line of cosmetics that are safe and affordable.

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]]> 178: REWIND: Meet The Woman Behind DC’s SpiceSuite And Entrepreneur Hub 178: REWIND: Meet The Woman Behind DC’s SpiceSuite And Entrepreneur Hub Wed, 11 Dec 2019 08:00:00 GMT 45:56 30a56e1f-945e-42b7-9ac3-2cde92bb33c7 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/178-rewind-meet-the-woman-behind-dcs-spicesuite-and-entrepreneur-hub 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f16e 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s episode is a REWIND episode with Angel Anderson, Founder and Owner of SpiceSuite, an interactive spice bar in Washington, DC. Listen on , ,   This episode is brought to you by: Try FreshBooks FREE for 30 days. Go to and enter SIDE... full Today’s episode is a REWIND episode with Angel Anderson, Founder and Owner of The SpiceSuite, an interactive spice bar in Washington, DC.

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]]> Today’s episode is a REWIND episode with Angel Anderson, Founder and Owner of The SpiceSuite, an interactive spice bar in Washington, DC.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher 

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]]> 177: REWIND: How Lisa Price Turned Her Side Hustle Into A Multimillion-Dollar Business 177: REWIND: How Lisa Price Turned Her Side Hustle Into A Multimillion-Dollar Business Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:25:45 GMT 1:05:19 ec19c93c-77f8-42a5-b12d-d300f1862953 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/177-rewind-how-lisa-price-turned-her-side-hustle-into-a-multimillion-dollar-business 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f16f 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s episode is a REWIND episode with Lisa Price, the Founder of multi-million dollar hair and beauty company Carol’s Daughter. Why do I love this episode? Lisa came from a space of side hustling because she loved her full-time job. She was... full Today’s episode is a REWIND episode with Lisa Price, the Founder of multi-million dollar hair and beauty company Carol’s Daughter.

Why do I love this episode? Lisa came from a space of side hustling because she loved her full-time job. She was filled with creative and positive energy after work, so she used that to fuel her love for developing her own products.  

If you don’t know, Lisa Price and Carol’s Daughter has been in business for over two decades. In 1992, Lisa dedicated herself full time to creating beauty products. With $100 in cash, her own kitchen, and the simple notion that people should follow their hearts, Lisa started building the collection that would become a beauty revolution. 

In August of 1994, Price officially established Carol’s Daughter (the company lovingly named after her mother), and the rest is history! 

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]]> Today’s episode is a REWIND episode with Lisa Price, the Founder of multi-million dollar hair and beauty company Carol’s Daughter.

Why do I love this episode? Lisa came from a space of side hustling because she loved her full-time job. She was filled with creative and positive energy after work, so she used that to fuel her love for developing her own products.  

If you don’t know, Lisa Price and Carol’s Daughter has been in business for over two decades. In 1992, Lisa dedicated herself full time to creating beauty products. With $100 in cash, her own kitchen, and the simple notion that people should follow their hearts, Lisa started building the collection that would become a beauty revolution. 

In August of 1994, Price officially established Carol’s Daughter (the company lovingly named after her mother), and the rest is history! 

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]]> 176: REWIND: CurlMix Founder Kim Lewis On How To Market Your Physical Products 176: REWIND: CurlMix Founder Kim Lewis On How To Market Your Physical Products Sat, 30 Nov 2019 01:28:15 GMT 58:32 8072aee0-d57c-4570-a772-f9be009489f8 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/176-rewind-curlmix-founder-kim-lewis-on-how-to-market-your-physical-products 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f170 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s episode is a REWIND episode with Kim Lewis, the Founder of CurlMix. Kim and her husband Tim are two entrepreneurs I really admire. They are teammates in life, love, and business and their hard work has really paid off.  Since this... full Today’s episode is a REWIND episode with Kim Lewis, the Founder of CurlMix.

Kim and her husband Tim are two entrepreneurs I really admire. They are teammates in life, love, and business and their hard work has really paid off. 

Since this episode originally aired, they’ve grown exponentially, appeared on Shark Tank, turned down a $400,000 offer from the Sharks, and have turned CurlMix into a company with a $12 million dollar valuation.

In this episode, you’ll hear them in the early days, before they zeroed in on MAKING products and were still selling do it yourself kits. 

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]]> Today’s episode is a REWIND episode with Kim Lewis, the Founder of CurlMix.

Kim and her husband Tim are two entrepreneurs I really admire. They are teammates in life, love, and business and their hard work has really paid off. 

Since this episode originally aired, they’ve grown exponentially, appeared on Shark Tank, turned down a $400,000 offer from the Sharks, and have turned CurlMix into a company with a $12 million dollar valuation.

In this episode, you’ll hear them in the early days, before they zeroed in on MAKING products and were still selling do it yourself kits. 

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]]> 175: REWIND: Meet Janice Bryant Howroyd: The first African American Woman To Run A $1-Billion Business 175: REWIND: Meet Janice Bryant Howroyd: The first African American Woman To Run A $1-Billion Business Wed, 27 Nov 2019 08:00:00 GMT 46:46 acbe9206-8ca9-4427-9c6c-8338187aceff false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/175-rewind-meet-janice-bryant-howroyd-the-first-african-american-woman-to-run-a-1-billion-business 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f171 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s episode is a REWIND episode with Janice Bryant Howroyd, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The ACT-1 Group, the largest privately held, woman-owned workforce solutions company founded in the U.S. I love this episode because Janice... full Today Show for my appearance in August 2018, and it really did give me confidence.  I often re-listen to this episode whenever I’m nervous about rising to a new level in my business.  I’m excited for you to hear Janice share how she became the first African American woman to operate a company that generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue.

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]]> Today Show for my appearance in August 2018, and it really did give me confidence.  I often re-listen to this episode whenever I’m nervous about rising to a new level in my business.  I’m excited for you to hear Janice share how she became the first African American woman to operate a company that generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue.

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]]> 174: Ask Nicaila Anything: How I pay taxes, My biggest challenges getting started and more! 174: Ask Nicaila Anything: How I pay taxes, My biggest challenges getting started and more! Thu, 21 Nov 2019 22:37:29 GMT 50:10 7dcca806-7303-4db6-89a3-3a0add3b51ed false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/174-ask-nicaila-anything-how-i-pay-taxes-my-biggest-challenges-getting-started-and-more 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f172 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd I’m in the guest chair this week answering your questions!  Listen on , , , .  Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at .  Links mentioned in this... full I’m in the guest chair this week answering your questions! 

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]]> I’m in the guest chair this week answering your questions! 

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]]> 173: How Podcasting Helped Me Find My Voice and My Purpose 173: How Podcasting Helped Me Find My Voice and My Purpose Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:27:15 GMT 39:02 8900f085-9f41-4956-a8e0-ec6577d6c906 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/173-how-podcasting-helped-me-find-my-voice-and-my-purpose 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f173 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd I’m in the guest chair this week talking about how podcasting helped me figure out what I want to be when I grow up.   Growing up, people often told me I was a good writer and I was fascinated by how people got jobs on TV, so when I... full I’m in the guest chair this week talking about how podcasting helped me figure out what I want to be when I grow up.  

Growing up, people often told me I was a good writer and I was fascinated by how people got jobs on TV, so when I learned about the profession of broadcast journalism, I thought the combo of writing and TV was the perfect fit. I pursued a Communications degree in undergrad and had a number of internships for major companies, but I graduated not knowing what I wanted to do with my life. 

The quest to determine how best to combine my interests and skills would continue for most of my life. 

In the summer of 2015 when I first learned about podcasts things started to take shape. I started contemplating launching my own, and in June 2016 I did just that! I could have never imagined I would be here with Side Hustle Pro a little over three years later. In this episode, I explain how podcasting has allowed me to see how I can use my voice and my experiences to impact others for the better.

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]]> I’m in the guest chair this week talking about how podcasting helped me figure out what I want to be when I grow up.  

Growing up, people often told me I was a good writer and I was fascinated by how people got jobs on TV, so when I learned about the profession of broadcast journalism, I thought the combo of writing and TV was the perfect fit. I pursued a Communications degree in undergrad and had a number of internships for major companies, but I graduated not knowing what I wanted to do with my life. 

The quest to determine how best to combine my interests and skills would continue for most of my life. 

In the summer of 2015 when I first learned about podcasts things started to take shape. I started contemplating launching my own, and in June 2016 I did just that! I could have never imagined I would be here with Side Hustle Pro a little over three years later. In this episode, I explain how podcasting has allowed me to see how I can use my voice and my experiences to impact others for the better.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify. 

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]]> 172: Entrepreneur in Residence Check-In with Lisa Pegram, Founder of Belle 51 172: Entrepreneur in Residence Check-In with Lisa Pegram, Founder of Belle 51 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:00:00 GMT 52:06 2fd10d5f4eae4452b4b4e5bf55c49613 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/172-entrepreneur-in-residence-check-in-with-lisa-pegram-founder-of-belle-51 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f174 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair, we have our Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Lisa Pegram. She is a Data Scientist who launched a cutting-edge home laser for melanated skin. Listen to to hear when she was first introduced to Side Hustle Pro listeners.  ... full Today in the guest chair, we have our Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Lisa Pegram. She is a Data Scientist who launched a cutting-edge home laser for melanated skin. Listen to Episode 155 to hear when she was first introduced to Side Hustle Pro listeners.  

She has built a career in analytics and is currently in pursuit of her PhD at Columbia where she studies meta-cognition and data sciences. At the time of our last conversation, she was getting ready to launch her business Belle 51; a company dedicated to the specific woes of black and brown skin.  

Belle 51’s first product is Solèy, the first home laser therapy device that can achieve rapid clearing results at home for all skin types, particularly black and brown tones for whom existing laser technology has until now been ineffective or unsafe.  

Let’s check in with Lisa to see where she is in her entrepreneur journey. 

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]]> Today in the guest chair, we have our Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Lisa Pegram. She is a Data Scientist who launched a cutting-edge home laser for melanated skin. Listen to Episode 155 to hear when she was first introduced to Side Hustle Pro listeners.  

She has built a career in analytics and is currently in pursuit of her PhD at Columbia where she studies meta-cognition and data sciences. At the time of our last conversation, she was getting ready to launch her business Belle 51; a company dedicated to the specific woes of black and brown skin.  

Belle 51’s first product is Solèy, the first home laser therapy device that can achieve rapid clearing results at home for all skin types, particularly black and brown tones for whom existing laser technology has until now been ineffective or unsafe.  

Let’s check in with Lisa to see where she is in her entrepreneur journey. 

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]]> <![CDATA[171: How this CEO Opened a Successful Bed & Breakfast on the Side (Lisa Brown Alexander of Wellspring Manor & Spa)]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2019 07:00:00 GMT 45:25 f00bb5aa3ce64ed49948545ae7f8f919 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/171-how-this-ceo-opened-a-successful-bed-breakfast-on-the-side-lisa-brown-alexander-of-wellspring-manor-spa 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f175 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair, we have Lisa Brown Alexander, Founder, and CEO of Nonprofit HR, and owner of the Wellspring Manor & Spa. I’ve interviewed a lot of side hustlers, but it’s not often that I interview a side hustler who is not an employee at their full-time job, but the CEO!

Lisa was driven to serve the often-overlooked human resources needs for the social impact sector, and that is what first led her to found Nonprofit HR, now a 50-plus employee organization and the leading talent management firm in the country that works exclusively with the nonprofit sector. 

It took her about 15 years to build a solid team at Nonprofit HR, that would allow her to take a step back and focus on other initiatives. One initiative was opening the Wellspring Manor & Spa with her husband. It is an oasis of peace, quiet, and renewal created for guests seeking a relaxing, wellness-infused experience. Neither she nor her husband had a background in hospitality, but they purchased a property and launched within a year.  

In today’s episode, you will find out what led her to create the Wellspring Manor and Spa, even though she already had a booming career AND how she juggles being the boss at Nonprofit HR and at Wellspring Manor and Spa.

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]]> Today in the guest chair, we have Lisa Brown Alexander, Founder, and CEO of Nonprofit HR, and owner of the Wellspring Manor & Spa. I’ve interviewed a lot of side hustlers, but it’s not often that I interview a side hustler who is not an employee at their full-time job, but the CEO!

Lisa was driven to serve the often-overlooked human resources needs for the social impact sector, and that is what first led her to found Nonprofit HR, now a 50-plus employee organization and the leading talent management firm in the country that works exclusively with the nonprofit sector. 

It took her about 15 years to build a solid team at Nonprofit HR, that would allow her to take a step back and focus on other initiatives. One initiative was opening the Wellspring Manor & Spa with her husband. It is an oasis of peace, quiet, and renewal created for guests seeking a relaxing, wellness-infused experience. Neither she nor her husband had a background in hospitality, but they purchased a property and launched within a year.  

In today’s episode, you will find out what led her to create the Wellspring Manor and Spa, even though she already had a booming career AND how she juggles being the boss at Nonprofit HR and at Wellspring Manor and Spa.

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]]> 170: How Black Women Can Build Legacy Wealth (w/ Dr. Pamela Jolly) 170: How Black Women Can Build Legacy Wealth (w/ Dr. Pamela Jolly) Wed, 23 Oct 2019 07:00:00 GMT 1:12:31 acd40944630a491f80cd39377cc58388 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/170-how-black-women-can-build-legacy-wealth-w-dr-pamela-jolly 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f176 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we are exploring a topic that is near and dear to my heart: legacy wealth building in the African-American community. And there is no better person to break down this topic than today’s guest, Dr. Pamela Jolly. Dr. Jolly is... full Today in the guest chair we are exploring a topic that is near and dear to my heart: legacy wealth building in the African-American community. And there is no better person to break down this topic than today’s guest, Dr. Pamela Jolly.

Dr. Jolly is a graduate of Hampton University (B.S.), The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania (MBA), Boston University School of Theology ((Th.M.), and the Graduate Theological Foundation (Ed.D). 

She started her career in banking and eventually saw a need to leverage her corporate experiences to assist minority business enterprises to grow.  So, in 2004, she launched Torch Enterprises Inc., a firm committed to developing minority enterprises capable of arriving at legacy wealth both individually and corporately for their communities.

For over a decade, she has been committed to developing data-driven strategies that lead to wealth as a legacy in the African American Community.  Dr. Jolly uses her extensive background in financial services, strategy, community development, and theology, to help entrepreneurs and organizations succeed. 

In today’s episode, we get into: 

  • Why if you don’t have a good relationship with money, you don’t have a good relationship with TIME
  • Why wealth is more than money
  • How we can begin to build and chart our path to wealth 

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]]> Today in the guest chair we are exploring a topic that is near and dear to my heart: legacy wealth building in the African-American community. And there is no better person to break down this topic than today’s guest, Dr. Pamela Jolly.

Dr. Jolly is a graduate of Hampton University (B.S.), The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania (MBA), Boston University School of Theology ((Th.M.), and the Graduate Theological Foundation (Ed.D). 

She started her career in banking and eventually saw a need to leverage her corporate experiences to assist minority business enterprises to grow.  So, in 2004, she launched Torch Enterprises Inc., a firm committed to developing minority enterprises capable of arriving at legacy wealth both individually and corporately for their communities.

For over a decade, she has been committed to developing data-driven strategies that lead to wealth as a legacy in the African American Community.  Dr. Jolly uses her extensive background in financial services, strategy, community development, and theology, to help entrepreneurs and organizations succeed. 

In today’s episode, we get into: 

  • Why if you don’t have a good relationship with money, you don’t have a good relationship with TIME
  • Why wealth is more than money
  • How we can begin to build and chart our path to wealth 

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]]> 169: How Karleen Roy Created A Boutique Creative Agency for Celebrity Clients 169: How Karleen Roy Created A Boutique Creative Agency for Celebrity Clients Fri, 18 Oct 2019 07:00:00 GMT 54:15 b351e127b8b7448b881561407e60def3 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/169-how-karleen-roy-created-a-boutique-creative-agency-for-celebrity-clients 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f177 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair, we have Karleen Roy, a woman who is as extraordinary as the events she creates. She is the Founder of The Vanity Group, a boutique creative agency specializing in bespoke events and luxury services.  After graduating... full Today in the guest chair, we have Karleen Roy, a woman who is as extraordinary as the events she creates. She is the Founder of The Vanity Group, a boutique creative agency specializing in bespoke events and luxury services. 

After graduating from Howard University, she moved to New York to take an unpaid internship at Island Def Jam. Her hard work spoke for itself and she was eventually hired as a senior executive assistant at Bad Boy Entertainment. Her boss, Sean “Diddy” Combs trusted her to coordinate the efforts of his multi-million dollar business entities, external partnerships and talent relationships, and so much more. The confidence, expertise and international connections Karleen developed over the course of her career inspired her to strike out on her own and launch The Vanity Group.

Karleen now specializes in producing magical moments and it shows. The Vanity Group quickly became the firm of choice for a variety of corporate clients and A-list celebrities, from Justin Bieber and Kobe Bryant to Cardi B and DJ Khaled. Karleen and her staff of luxury lifestyle curators understand the needs of high-profile individuals, and the “no-excuses” work ethic they expect.

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]]> Today in the guest chair, we have Karleen Roy, a woman who is as extraordinary as the events she creates. She is the Founder of The Vanity Group, a boutique creative agency specializing in bespoke events and luxury services. 

After graduating from Howard University, she moved to New York to take an unpaid internship at Island Def Jam. Her hard work spoke for itself and she was eventually hired as a senior executive assistant at Bad Boy Entertainment. Her boss, Sean “Diddy” Combs trusted her to coordinate the efforts of his multi-million dollar business entities, external partnerships and talent relationships, and so much more. The confidence, expertise and international connections Karleen developed over the course of her career inspired her to strike out on her own and launch The Vanity Group.

Karleen now specializes in producing magical moments and it shows. The Vanity Group quickly became the firm of choice for a variety of corporate clients and A-list celebrities, from Justin Bieber and Kobe Bryant to Cardi B and DJ Khaled. Karleen and her staff of luxury lifestyle curators understand the needs of high-profile individuals, and the “no-excuses” work ethic they expect.

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]]> 168: LIVE PODCAST! How to Play Big and Get These Coins, Sis 168: LIVE PODCAST! How to Play Big and Get These Coins, Sis Thu, 17 Oct 2019 01:37:23 GMT 57:20 907f644301eb4e9b806d3d10b55c733a false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/168-live-podcast-how-to-play-big-and-get-these-coins-sis 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f178 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd On Wednesday, October 9, Personal Branding Strategist Maya Elious and I had a live onstage conversation about how to play big and get these coins. Maya went from running a design agency for 6 years to helping women master their message and make an... full On Wednesday, October 9, Personal Branding Strategist Maya Elious and I had a live onstage conversation about how to play big and get these coins. Maya went from running a design agency for 6 years to helping women master their message and make an impact in their industry and monetize their gifts. She’s personally helped me to level up in my business and for my very first live podcast, I couldn’t think of a more fitting guest!

On today’s episode we dish on:

  • How she evolved from creating MySpace pages to coaching women to monetize their gifts
  • How she went from thinking small to playing big and expecting more
  • How to really use content marketing to serve your community and keep those customers coming back
  • How to get and keep these coins!

 

OUR LIVE PODCAST CONVERSATION WAS POWERED BY VERIZON

Check out how Verizon is supporting small and medium-sized businesses at sidehustlepro.co/verizon 

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Heat Free Hair is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners 15% off your first purchase when you use our code “SideHustlePro” at checkout. To take advantage of this offer, head over to heatfreehair.com, and use code “SideHustlePro.”  

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]]> On Wednesday, October 9, Personal Branding Strategist Maya Elious and I had a live onstage conversation about how to play big and get these coins. Maya went from running a design agency for 6 years to helping women master their message and make an impact in their industry and monetize their gifts. She’s personally helped me to level up in my business and for my very first live podcast, I couldn’t think of a more fitting guest!

On today’s episode we dish on:

  • How she evolved from creating MySpace pages to coaching women to monetize their gifts
  • How she went from thinking small to playing big and expecting more
  • How to really use content marketing to serve your community and keep those customers coming back
  • How to get and keep these coins!

 

OUR LIVE PODCAST CONVERSATION WAS POWERED BY VERIZON

Check out how Verizon is supporting small and medium-sized businesses at sidehustlepro.co/verizon 

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher 

This episode is brought to you by:

Heat Free Hair 

Heat Free Hair is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners 15% off your first purchase when you use our code “SideHustlePro” at checkout. To take advantage of this offer, head over to heatfreehair.com, and use code “SideHustlePro.”  

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]]> 167: How Rochelle Porter Launched Her Apparel and Lifestyle Brand While Working Full-Time 167: How Rochelle Porter Launched Her Apparel and Lifestyle Brand While Working Full-Time Wed, 02 Oct 2019 23:18:51 GMT 58:42 20975f68d1724df08722cacf4ac52734 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/how-rochelle-porter-launched-her-apparel-and-lifestyle-brand-while-working-full-time 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f179 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair, we have Rochelle Porter, also known as the “Print Queen.” She is a designer who has never met a blank surface she didn’t want to draw on. But, she nearly abandoned the idea of being a designer when she learned of the... full Today in the guest chair, we have Rochelle Porter, also known as the “Print Queen.” She is a designer who has never met a blank surface she didn’t want to draw on. But, she nearly abandoned the idea of being a designer when she learned of the unethical labors practice in the fast fashion industry. After learning this, she pursued a career in a variety of industries including investment banking and communications. 

At her lowest moment, she found an eviction notice on the door. It was at that moment she knew something had to change, so she made the move back to Atlanta. 

Slowly but surely, clues that she should look into fashion again started coming into her life and she took them as a sign to get moving. 

She did her research and launched her lifestyle brand that specializes in responsibly made fashion and home decor all while holding down steady consulting gigs.

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Send questions to “Ask Nicaila”

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Rochelle Porter Design: @roporterdesign 

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]]> Today in the guest chair, we have Rochelle Porter, also known as the “Print Queen.” She is a designer who has never met a blank surface she didn’t want to draw on. But, she nearly abandoned the idea of being a designer when she learned of the unethical labors practice in the fast fashion industry. After learning this, she pursued a career in a variety of industries including investment banking and communications. 

At her lowest moment, she found an eviction notice on the door. It was at that moment she knew something had to change, so she made the move back to Atlanta. 

Slowly but surely, clues that she should look into fashion again started coming into her life and she took them as a sign to get moving. 

She did her research and launched her lifestyle brand that specializes in responsibly made fashion and home decor all while holding down steady consulting gigs.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher 

This episode is brought to you by:

FreshBooks

Try FreshBooks FREE for 30 days. Go to freshbooks.com/sidehustlepro and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the how did you hear about us section to get started.

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Send questions to “Ask Nicaila”

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]]> 166: How Charis Jones Crossed the $2 Million Mark With Sassy Jones Boutique 166: How Charis Jones Crossed the $2 Million Mark With Sassy Jones Boutique Fri, 27 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT 53:48 96ac48dda4e54958b60433d1d17c03db false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/166-how-charis-jones-crossed-the-2-million-mark-with-sassy-jones-boutique 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f17a 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week we have a bonus episode with Charis Jones, owner of Sassy Jones Boutique in the guest chair! Sassy Jones is an award-winning accessory brand that specializes in exquisite pieces for the ‘sassy sophisticated girl on the go. Sassy Jones has... full This week we have a bonus episode with Charis Jones, owner of Sassy Jones Boutique in the guest chair!

Sassy Jones is an award-winning accessory brand that specializes in exquisite pieces for the ‘sassy sophisticated girl on the go. Sassy Jones has both a brick-and-mortar store located in Richmond, Virginia and an online store and thousands of customers all over the world tune in weekly every Wednesday night to shop during their “Sparkle Parties.”

I’ve been fascinated by how Charis grew her boutique into a 7-figure business, so I had to have her in the guest chair. If you have an e-commerce business and are experiencing stagnant growth, this is the episode for you!

On today’s episode, we talk about:

  • How Charis was first called to side hustling and entrepreneurship after she kept getting laid off
  • How she uses her background as a top-ranking sales professional in major corporations to inform her sales and customer service strategy
  • How being a Mom of 4-year old twin boys kicked her hustle into overdrive
  • Her approach to paid marketing that helped her business grow from $365K in revenue to $2.6M the next year
  • Her fun differentiation techniques including weekly virtual Sparkle parties online which bring in huge sales days and happy customers

I learned a TON from Charis in this episode, including the mental shift I need to personally make to take my business to the next level. I can’t wait for you to hear so visit sidehustlepro.co/sassyjones to listen!

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher 

This episode is brought to you by:

Heat Free Hair 

Heat Free Hair is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners 15% off your first purchase when you use our code “SideHustlePro” at checkout. To take advantage of this offer, head over to heatfreehair.com, and use code “SideHustlePro.”  

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Send questions to “Ask Nicaila”

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Sassy Jones - @shopsassyjones 

Charis N Jones - @charisnjones  

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro

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]]> This week we have a bonus episode with Charis Jones, owner of Sassy Jones Boutique in the guest chair!

Sassy Jones is an award-winning accessory brand that specializes in exquisite pieces for the ‘sassy sophisticated girl on the go. Sassy Jones has both a brick-and-mortar store located in Richmond, Virginia and an online store and thousands of customers all over the world tune in weekly every Wednesday night to shop during their “Sparkle Parties.”

I’ve been fascinated by how Charis grew her boutique into a 7-figure business, so I had to have her in the guest chair. If you have an e-commerce business and are experiencing stagnant growth, this is the episode for you!

On today’s episode, we talk about:

  • How Charis was first called to side hustling and entrepreneurship after she kept getting laid off
  • How she uses her background as a top-ranking sales professional in major corporations to inform her sales and customer service strategy
  • How being a Mom of 4-year old twin boys kicked her hustle into overdrive
  • Her approach to paid marketing that helped her business grow from $365K in revenue to $2.6M the next year
  • Her fun differentiation techniques including weekly virtual Sparkle parties online which bring in huge sales days and happy customers

I learned a TON from Charis in this episode, including the mental shift I need to personally make to take my business to the next level. I can’t wait for you to hear so visit sidehustlepro.co/sassyjones to listen!

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher 

This episode is brought to you by:

Heat Free Hair 

Heat Free Hair is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners 15% off your first purchase when you use our code “SideHustlePro” at checkout. To take advantage of this offer, head over to heatfreehair.com, and use code “SideHustlePro.”  

 Links mentioned in this episode

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Attend Side Hustle Pro Live!

Side Hustle Pro Live is coming to DC on October 9! Featuring a live onstage conversation with special guest Maya Elious, a pre-show shopping experience with Black women small business owners, and a live audience Q&A - the show will be an exciting night of the Side Hustle Pro podcast come to life! Get tickets here: sidehustlepro.co/live

 

Send questions to “Ask Nicaila”

You can now send questions for the new “Ask Nicaila” segment that’s coming to Side Hustle Pro. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email hi@sidehustlepro.co and put hashtag #AskNicaila in the subject. 

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Sassy Jones - @shopsassyjones 

Charis N Jones - @charisnjones  

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]]> 165: How PhD, Gettin’ Grown Podcast Host, and Coach of #TeamTypingFast Dr. Tykeia Robinson Juggles it All (Side Hustle Spotlight) 165: How PhD, Gettin’ Grown Podcast Host, and Coach of #TeamTypingFast Dr. Tykeia Robinson Juggles it All (Side Hustle Spotlight) Wed, 25 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT 1:10:21 2abb9f150f164b429db982fd6e2753e9 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/165-how-phd-gettin-grown-podcast-host-and-coach-of-teamtypingfast-dr-tykeia-robinson-juggles-it-all-side-hustle-spotlight 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f17b 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This week, I chatted with Dr. Tykeia Robinson (also known as Keia). You may know her as co-host of the Gettin’ Grown Podcast, but she is also a PhD in Higher Education and multi-passionate side hustler with over 10 years of experience in higher... full This week, I chatted with Dr. Tykeia Robinson (also known as Keia). You may know her as co-host of the Gettin’ Grown Podcast, but she is also a PhD in Higher Education and multi-passionate side hustler with over 10 years of experience in higher education. She is also Head Coach of #TeamTypingFast, an online community of practice for anybody with work to do.

I started getting to know Keia last year after attending the Gettin’ Grown live podcast show. Fun fact: she and co-host Jade are one of the BIGGEST inspirations for me doing my own live show. 

One of the things I admire most about Keia is her commitment to supporting, encouraging, and uplifting Black women. 

In addition to Gettin’ Grown and #TeamTypingFast, Keia’s full-time job involves doing research that informs curriculum, policy, and practice, and she develops training for school faculty leaders. In today’s episode, she shares how she juggles everything, and what she’s learning along the way. 

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]]> This week, I chatted with Dr. Tykeia Robinson (also known as Keia). You may know her as co-host of the Gettin’ Grown Podcast, but she is also a PhD in Higher Education and multi-passionate side hustler with over 10 years of experience in higher education. She is also Head Coach of #TeamTypingFast, an online community of practice for anybody with work to do.

I started getting to know Keia last year after attending the Gettin’ Grown live podcast show. Fun fact: she and co-host Jade are one of the BIGGEST inspirations for me doing my own live show. 

One of the things I admire most about Keia is her commitment to supporting, encouraging, and uplifting Black women. 

In addition to Gettin’ Grown and #TeamTypingFast, Keia’s full-time job involves doing research that informs curriculum, policy, and practice, and she develops training for school faculty leaders. In today’s episode, she shares how she juggles everything, and what she’s learning along the way. 

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]]> 164: How The Founder of The Village Market Is Bringing National Exposure To Black-Owned Businesses (w/ Dr. Key Hallmon) 164: How The Founder of The Village Market Is Bringing National Exposure To Black-Owned Businesses (w/ Dr. Key Hallmon) Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT 59:36 efe1aaf73ebd468f8f7c661455482439 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/164-how-the-founder-of-the-village-market-is-bringing-national-exposure-to-black-owned-businesses-w-dr-key-hallmon 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f17c 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon (also known as Dr. Key), Founder, and CEO of The Village Market. I was blessed to cross paths with Dr. Hallmon at Summit 21; shout out to past Side Hustle Pro guest for introducing us!  Dr.... full Today in the guest chair we have Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon (also known as Dr. Key), Founder, and CEO of The Village Market. I was blessed to cross paths with Dr. Hallmon at Summit 21; shout out to past Side Hustle Pro guest Jewel Burks Solomon for introducing us! 

Dr. Key started her career in education, but she wanted more freedom and flexibility. She wanted to be able to take her students outside. Soon got the idea for what was then called The Village Cafe, an economical vehicle that empowers the Black community through cooperative economics. From that seed, The Village Market has grown into an economic vehicle for #blackownedbusiness like no other.

Prior to launching The Village Market, Dr. Hallmon had no experience at all planning events. She had never even booked a venue for an event, much less create her own event with hundreds of vendors, but she had a vision and she wasn’t scared to make it come to life. 

The Village Market is now not only a market, but also offers summits, trainings, and workshops for small Black-owned businesses. 

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon (also known as Dr. Key), Founder, and CEO of The Village Market. I was blessed to cross paths with Dr. Hallmon at Summit 21; shout out to past Side Hustle Pro guest Jewel Burks Solomon for introducing us! 

Dr. Key started her career in education, but she wanted more freedom and flexibility. She wanted to be able to take her students outside. Soon got the idea for what was then called The Village Cafe, an economical vehicle that empowers the Black community through cooperative economics. From that seed, The Village Market has grown into an economic vehicle for #blackownedbusiness like no other.

Prior to launching The Village Market, Dr. Hallmon had no experience at all planning events. She had never even booked a venue for an event, much less create her own event with hundreds of vendors, but she had a vision and she wasn’t scared to make it come to life. 

The Village Market is now not only a market, but also offers summits, trainings, and workshops for small Black-owned businesses. 

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Send questions to “Ask Nicaila”

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]]> <![CDATA[163: From Side Hustler to CEO: Meet Sonia Lewis, Founder of The First African American & Woman-Owned Student Loan Repayment Company]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT 1:10:08 72da89c32b984c12a1719571e9c287bd false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/163-from-side-hustler-to-ceo-meet-sonia-lewis-founder-of-the-first-african-american-woman-owned-student-loan-repayment-company 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f17d 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Sonia Lewis, the CEO of the Student Loan Doctor, LLC. Her business has been recognized as the first African American and woman-owned student loan repayment company in the country.  You might be surprised to hear... full Today in the guest chair we have Sonia Lewis, the CEO of the Student Loan Doctor, LLC. Her business has been recognized as the first African American and woman-owned student loan repayment company in the country. 

You might be surprised to hear that before starting the Student Loan Doctor, Sonia didn’t have personal budgeting discipline, she was living paycheck-to-paycheck, and grappling with her own student loan debt. Even with a background and passion for higher education, Sonia was frustrated with the process of how to get information about her student loans and knew she had to do something. 

She worked on her personal finances and eventually started working with clients to help them manage their student loan debt. Through trials, testing, and gathering feedback, Sonia now runs a six-figure business and employs a team of full time and contractors.    

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Sonia Lewis, the CEO of the Student Loan Doctor, LLC. Her business has been recognized as the first African American and woman-owned student loan repayment company in the country. 

You might be surprised to hear that before starting the Student Loan Doctor, Sonia didn’t have personal budgeting discipline, she was living paycheck-to-paycheck, and grappling with her own student loan debt. Even with a background and passion for higher education, Sonia was frustrated with the process of how to get information about her student loans and knew she had to do something. 

She worked on her personal finances and eventually started working with clients to help them manage their student loan debt. Through trials, testing, and gathering feedback, Sonia now runs a six-figure business and employs a team of full time and contractors.    

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FreshBooks

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Send questions to “Ask Nicaila”

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]]> SIDE HUSTLE PRO LIVE PODCAST! OCT 9 in DC SIDE HUSTLE PRO LIVE PODCAST! OCT 9 in DC Mon, 09 Sep 2019 13:30:00 GMT 2:58 67fa1020e65142f08294e826c5c29f27 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/side-hustle-pro-live-podcast-oct-9-in-dc 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f17e 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Get Tickets: SideHustlePro.co/Live

 

 

Side Hustle Pro Live!

October 9, 2019

THEARC Theatre in Washington, DC

Doors open: 7:00

Show Starts: 8:00 PM

Featuring Special Guest Maya Elious

 

**Meet & Greet ticket grants access to exclusive meet & greet at 6:30PM w/ Nicaila**

Featuring a live onstage conversation, pre-show shopping experience with Black women small business owners, and a live audience Q&A—the show will be an exciting night of the Side Hustle Pro podcast come to life!

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]]> Get Tickets: SideHustlePro.co/Live

 

 

Side Hustle Pro Live!

October 9, 2019

THEARC Theatre in Washington, DC

Doors open: 7:00

Show Starts: 8:00 PM

Featuring Special Guest Maya Elious

 

**Meet & Greet ticket grants access to exclusive meet & greet at 6:30PM w/ Nicaila**

Featuring a live onstage conversation, pre-show shopping experience with Black women small business owners, and a live audience Q&A—the show will be an exciting night of the Side Hustle Pro podcast come to life!

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]]> 162: How to Balance Your Side Hustle With Your J-O-B (Side Hustle Series Pt 3) 162: How to Balance Your Side Hustle With Your J-O-B (Side Hustle Series Pt 3) Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT 34:56 2cabfc1bfaa14a8da2510f8f051b140b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/162-how-to-balance-your-side-hustle-with-your-j-o-b-side-hustle-series-part-3 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f17f 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In the latest episode of the Side Hustle Series, I’m breaking down How to Balance Your Side Hustle With Your J-O-B I break this episode down into two parts:  Part 1: How to side hustle and not get fired Part 2: How to balance the side hustle... full In the latest episode of the Side Hustle Series, I’m breaking down How to Balance Your Side Hustle With Your J-O-B

I break this episode down into two parts: 

Part 1: How to side hustle and not get fired

Part 2: How to balance the side hustle with your full-time job

I’m breaking it down this way because I want to make sure you secure your income BEFORE you worry about balancing your side hustle. 

You have to make sure you still have that job because let’s face it, your full-time income is going to provide the capital to fund your side hustle!

Grab the Goal Getter Action Plan mentioned in today’s episode here

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]]> In the latest episode of the Side Hustle Series, I’m breaking down How to Balance Your Side Hustle With Your J-O-B

I break this episode down into two parts: 

Part 1: How to side hustle and not get fired

Part 2: How to balance the side hustle with your full-time job

I’m breaking it down this way because I want to make sure you secure your income BEFORE you worry about balancing your side hustle. 

You have to make sure you still have that job because let’s face it, your full-time income is going to provide the capital to fund your side hustle!

Grab the Goal Getter Action Plan mentioned in today’s episode here

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]]> 161: Entrepreneur Diaries: I was on the TODAY show! 161: Entrepreneur Diaries: I was on the TODAY show! Fri, 23 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT 26:12 f014bd82a63c4d159a51ae9e87a4c690 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/161-entrepreneur-diaries-i-was-on-the-today-show 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f180 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd I am interrupting the pre-scheduled program for August, which was the Side Hustle Series, to bring you a quick entrepreneur diaries update to share my experience on the !! I was a guest for the “Passion to Paycheck” series during the week of... full I am interrupting the pre-scheduled program for August, which was the Side Hustle Series, to bring you a quick entrepreneur diaries update to share my experience on the TODAY Show!! I was a guest for the “Passion to Paycheck” series during the week of August 19th. 

It was a surreal moment for me to see my three years of hard work on Side Hustle Pro lead me to this incredible opportunity. While I watched the beautiful opening montage the TODAY team put together for my introduction, I was reminded of the journey that has led up to this. 

In this episode, I share how this opportunity came to be, the behind-the-scenes of what it’s like to be on the Today Show, and the lessons I learned from all of it.

Thank you for listening and sharing. There would be no Side Hustle Pro if no one listened, so huge THANK YOU for listening!

Watch the full interview here 

 

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]]> I am interrupting the pre-scheduled program for August, which was the Side Hustle Series, to bring you a quick entrepreneur diaries update to share my experience on the TODAY Show!! I was a guest for the “Passion to Paycheck” series during the week of August 19th. 

It was a surreal moment for me to see my three years of hard work on Side Hustle Pro lead me to this incredible opportunity. While I watched the beautiful opening montage the TODAY team put together for my introduction, I was reminded of the journey that has led up to this. 

In this episode, I share how this opportunity came to be, the behind-the-scenes of what it’s like to be on the Today Show, and the lessons I learned from all of it.

Thank you for listening and sharing. There would be no Side Hustle Pro if no one listened, so huge THANK YOU for listening!

Watch the full interview here 

 

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]]> 160: How to Lay the Foundation of Your Business When It’s Still A Side Hustle (Side Hustle Series Pt 2) 160: How to Lay the Foundation of Your Business When It’s Still A Side Hustle (Side Hustle Series Pt 2) Wed, 14 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT 40:48 d376610ec33b46f7839ab8b51af3c229 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/160-how-to-lay-the-foundation-of-your-business-when-its-still-a-side-hustle 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f181 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full In this episode, I'm sharing how to lay the foundation for your business when it’s still a side hustle. When I started my side hustle, I didn’t read business plan books or follow a business plan template. I just started. Now, I’m sharing the six steps you can take to start building your business as a side hustle.

 

Click here to grab your free recap: sidehustlepro.co/160

 

And stay tuned for the next episode in the series. New episodes drop every single Wednesday in August! 

 

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]]> In this episode, I'm sharing how to lay the foundation for your business when it’s still a side hustle. When I started my side hustle, I didn’t read business plan books or follow a business plan template. I just started. Now, I’m sharing the six steps you can take to start building your business as a side hustle.

 

Click here to grab your free recap: sidehustlepro.co/160

 

And stay tuned for the next episode in the series. New episodes drop every single Wednesday in August! 

 

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If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

You can now send questions for the new “Ask Nicaila” segment that’s coming to Side Hustle Pro. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email hi@sidehustlepro.co and put hashtag #AskNicaila in the subject. 

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]]> 159: How to NOT Let Fear Cripple You When You’re Starting Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Series Pt 1) 159: How to NOT Let Fear Cripple You When You’re Starting Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Series Pt 1) Wed, 07 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT 36:15 af9fec349d6e40e7a8e5473bb8080b0f false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/159-how-to-not-let-fear-cripple-you-when-youre-starting-your-side-hustle 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f182 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This episode kicks off The Side Hustle Summer Series! This August, I’m doing a series all about side hustling and breaking down: How to not let fear cripple you when you’re starting your side hustle  How to build the foundation of your... full This episode kicks off The Side Hustle Summer Series! This August, I’m doing a series all about side hustling and breaking down:

  • How to not let fear cripple you when you’re starting your side hustle 
  • How to build the foundation of your business even when it’s still a side hustle 
  • Everything I learned about balancing my side hustle with my 9 to 5How to market your side hustle for FREE when you’re just getting started
  • How to finance your side hustle before it’s making Money (AND how to start monetizing)

In this kickoff episode, I get open and vulnerable about my journey from side hustle to a profitable business and talk about the disparaging thoughts I used to tell myself. I was so afraid of people thinking I was a failure because I didn’t secure a job offer after earning my Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Michigan. I eventually learned that fear was holding me back, instead of helping me grow. I hope that sharing my thoughts and how I reframed them helps you change your thinking and kickstart your side hustle.    

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]]> This episode kicks off The Side Hustle Summer Series! This August, I’m doing a series all about side hustling and breaking down:

  • How to not let fear cripple you when you’re starting your side hustle 
  • How to build the foundation of your business even when it’s still a side hustle 
  • Everything I learned about balancing my side hustle with my 9 to 5How to market your side hustle for FREE when you’re just getting started
  • How to finance your side hustle before it’s making Money (AND how to start monetizing)

In this kickoff episode, I get open and vulnerable about my journey from side hustle to a profitable business and talk about the disparaging thoughts I used to tell myself. I was so afraid of people thinking I was a failure because I didn’t secure a job offer after earning my Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Michigan. I eventually learned that fear was holding me back, instead of helping me grow. I hope that sharing my thoughts and how I reframed them helps you change your thinking and kickstart your side hustle.    

Click here to grab your free recap! 

I’m excited about this series! New episodes drop every single Wednesday! 

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher 

This episode is brought to you by:

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]]> 158: The 3 Year Anniversary Episode: 5 Lessons in Growing and Running My Business 158: The 3 Year Anniversary Episode: 5 Lessons in Growing and Running My Business Wed, 31 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT 47:10 a02e1bbfe62f4cf68375e379568e829e false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/158-the-3-year-anniversary-episode-5-lessons-in-growing-and-running-my-business 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f183 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair, we have me. That’s right, I’m back with a solo, entrepreneur diaries episode to share what I’ve been up to and what I’m learning. This is an even more special episode because it’s the Side Hustle Pro three-year... full Today in the guest chair, we have me. That’s right, I’m back with a solo, entrepreneur diaries episode to share what I’ve been up to and what I’m learning.

This is an even more special episode because it’s the Side Hustle Pro three-year anniversary episode! Thank you so much for three whole years of Side Hustle Pro. Thank you for rocking with me and tuning in each and every week. But not only that, thank you for sharing this show with your friends, for supporting me when I speak live, and for shouting me out on social media. 

It’s important to remember that this didn’t happen overnight. So for this episode, I took a moment to reflect on the start of Side Hustle Pro, and the lessons I’ve learned while growing it from my Side Hustle to my Main Hustle in the last three years. 

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  1. The new and improved SideHustlePro.co is now LIVE! 
  2. A three-year anniversary LIVE show is coming! I’m still finalizing the date and location but it’s coming.
  3. You can now send questions for the new “Ask Nicaila” segment that’s coming to Side Hustle Pro. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email hi@sidehustlepro.co and put hashtag #AskNicaila in the subject. 
  4. I would love it if you leave me an Anniversary Review on Apple Podcasts in honor of the Three Year Anniversary of Side Hustle Pro. Go to Apple Podcasts, click on the name of this show in purple, scroll down to the Ratings & Review section and select Tap to Rate, then Click on Write a Review to leave me your actual words. Can’t wait to read them.
  5. The Side Hustle Summer Series is coming to the podcast in August 2019! Episodes drop every single Wednesday! 

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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]]> Today in the guest chair, we have me. That’s right, I’m back with a solo, entrepreneur diaries episode to share what I’ve been up to and what I’m learning.

This is an even more special episode because it’s the Side Hustle Pro three-year anniversary episode! Thank you so much for three whole years of Side Hustle Pro. Thank you for rocking with me and tuning in each and every week. But not only that, thank you for sharing this show with your friends, for supporting me when I speak live, and for shouting me out on social media. 

It’s important to remember that this didn’t happen overnight. So for this episode, I took a moment to reflect on the start of Side Hustle Pro, and the lessons I’ve learned while growing it from my Side Hustle to my Main Hustle in the last three years. 

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher 

This episode is brought to you by:

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Announcements
  1. The new and improved SideHustlePro.co is now LIVE! 
  2. A three-year anniversary LIVE show is coming! I’m still finalizing the date and location but it’s coming.
  3. You can now send questions for the new “Ask Nicaila” segment that’s coming to Side Hustle Pro. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email hi@sidehustlepro.co and put hashtag #AskNicaila in the subject. 
  4. I would love it if you leave me an Anniversary Review on Apple Podcasts in honor of the Three Year Anniversary of Side Hustle Pro. Go to Apple Podcasts, click on the name of this show in purple, scroll down to the Ratings & Review section and select Tap to Rate, then Click on Write a Review to leave me your actual words. Can’t wait to read them.
  5. The Side Hustle Summer Series is coming to the podcast in August 2019! Episodes drop every single Wednesday! 

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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]]> 157: How Personal Stylist Elsa Isaac Made a Name For Herself And Attracted Celebrity Clients 157: How Personal Stylist Elsa Isaac Made a Name For Herself And Attracted Celebrity Clients Wed, 24 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT 57:16 dc4173236f9c472b805b9052619520c4 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/157-how-personal-stylist-elsa-isaac-made-a-name-for-herself-and-attracted-celebrity-clients 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f184 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Elsa Isaac. Elsa is an NYC-based fashion and image stylist who believes style is really all about self-expression. A seasoned pro with over 17 years in the fashion industry, the east African-born stylist has built... full Today in the guest chair we have Elsa Isaac. Elsa is an NYC-based fashion and image stylist who believes style is really all about self-expression.

A seasoned pro with over 17 years in the fashion industry, the east African-born stylist has built quite a noteworthy portfolio, having bestowed her stylish magic on everyone from Marie Forleo to Lenny Kravitz; and Katie Couric to Kris Carr. Nowadays, she helps successful career women and entrepreneurs revamp their wardrobes and create show-stopping ensembles that flatter their unique body shape and lifestyles.

A self-dubbed anti-fashion stylist, Elsa doesn’t believe there’s one standard of beauty and strives to empower all her clients to celebrate their own individuality.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Elsa Isaac. Elsa is an NYC-based fashion and image stylist who believes style is really all about self-expression.

A seasoned pro with over 17 years in the fashion industry, the east African-born stylist has built quite a noteworthy portfolio, having bestowed her stylish magic on everyone from Marie Forleo to Lenny Kravitz; and Katie Couric to Kris Carr. Nowadays, she helps successful career women and entrepreneurs revamp their wardrobes and create show-stopping ensembles that flatter their unique body shape and lifestyles.

A self-dubbed anti-fashion stylist, Elsa doesn’t believe there’s one standard of beauty and strives to empower all her clients to celebrate their own individuality.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher 

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]]> 156: Side Hustle Spotlight: How this Nurse Started Her Natural Skincare Business on The Side (Aliyah Jenkins of Body Treats) 156: Side Hustle Spotlight: How this Nurse Started Her Natural Skincare Business on The Side (Aliyah Jenkins of Body Treats) Wed, 17 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT 51:50 0f3859dee2c845c893be2c0d6e073862 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/156-side-hustle-spotlight-how-this-nurse-started-her-natural-skincare-business-on-the-side-aliyah-jenkins-of-body-treats 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f185 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Aliyah Jenkins is the Owner and Founder of Body Treats, LLC. Body Treats is an all-natural, organic, chemical and toxin-free skincare line that specializes in pastry inspired (scented) products. Body Treats uses only raw, organic butter, organic oils,... full Aliyah Jenkins is the Owner and Founder of Body Treats, LLC. Body Treats is an all-natural, organic, chemical and toxin-free skincare line that specializes in pastry inspired (scented) products. Body Treats uses only raw, organic butter, organic oils, and certified therapeutic essential oils.Working in the healthcare field for eight years as a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse, Aliyah noticed a “Revolving Door” cycle with most of her patients.  They continued to come back to the hospital with the same health problems that they initially left with. Aliyah decided that it was time for a different approach and adopted a Holistic lifestyle herself which includes a plant-based diet, physical and mental exercise and the use of herbs as medicine.

While adopting this Holistic Lifestyle, Aliyah was in search of all-natural skincare products that particularly smelled like baked goods and was unsuccessful in finding it, so she decided to make it for herself, right in her kitchen. Through the advice of her sister, she decided to make her personal skincare products into a business.

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]]> Aliyah Jenkins is the Owner and Founder of Body Treats, LLC. Body Treats is an all-natural, organic, chemical and toxin-free skincare line that specializes in pastry inspired (scented) products. Body Treats uses only raw, organic butter, organic oils, and certified therapeutic essential oils.Working in the healthcare field for eight years as a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse, Aliyah noticed a “Revolving Door” cycle with most of her patients.  They continued to come back to the hospital with the same health problems that they initially left with. Aliyah decided that it was time for a different approach and adopted a Holistic lifestyle herself which includes a plant-based diet, physical and mental exercise and the use of herbs as medicine.

While adopting this Holistic Lifestyle, Aliyah was in search of all-natural skincare products that particularly smelled like baked goods and was unsuccessful in finding it, so she decided to make it for herself, right in her kitchen. Through the advice of her sister, she decided to make her personal skincare products into a business.

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]]> 155: Entrepreneur-In-Residence: This Data Scientist Just Launched A Cutting-Edge Home Laser for Black and Brown Skin (w/Lisa Pegram of Belle51) 155: Entrepreneur-In-Residence: This Data Scientist Just Launched A Cutting-Edge Home Laser for Black and Brown Skin (w/Lisa Pegram of Belle51) Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT 53:45 23cfd40b561547fe9a878452a5cb3651 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/155-entrepreneur-in-residence-this-data-scientist-just-launched-a-cutting-edge-home-laser-for-black-and-brown-skin-wlisa-pegram-of-belle51 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f186 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Meet our new Entrepreneur-In-Residence! Those of you who are longtime listeners may remember that at the beginning of Side Hustle Pro, we had an Entrepreneur-In-Residence by the name of and we followed her journey for an entire year. Well, today we... full Meet our new Entrepreneur-In-Residence! Those of you who are longtime listeners may remember that at the beginning of Side Hustle Pro, we had an Entrepreneur-In-Residence by the name of Meiko Drew and we followed her journey for an entire year.

Well, today we are bringing back the Entrepreneur-in-Residence feature. That’s right, starting with this episode, we are going to chronicle the life of an emerging entrepreneur as she launches and scales her business.

This woman happens to be a dear friend of mine, in fact, my best friend since high school, and her name is Lisa Pegram. Now, if it were up to me, I would have had her in the chair a long time ago, but she prefers to grind behind the scenes. But I think she is so dope, and such a hustler, I finally convinced her to do it. 

Listen to hear:

  • How she used her education and jobs to develop ideas for several different side hustles 
  • The research process she used to launch her cutting edge beauty product
  • Why she uses analytics to drive business decisions

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher 

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]]> Meet our new Entrepreneur-In-Residence! Those of you who are longtime listeners may remember that at the beginning of Side Hustle Pro, we had an Entrepreneur-In-Residence by the name of Meiko Drew and we followed her journey for an entire year.

Well, today we are bringing back the Entrepreneur-in-Residence feature. That’s right, starting with this episode, we are going to chronicle the life of an emerging entrepreneur as she launches and scales her business.

This woman happens to be a dear friend of mine, in fact, my best friend since high school, and her name is Lisa Pegram. Now, if it were up to me, I would have had her in the chair a long time ago, but she prefers to grind behind the scenes. But I think she is so dope, and such a hustler, I finally convinced her to do it. 

Listen to hear:

  • How she used her education and jobs to develop ideas for several different side hustles 
  • The research process she used to launch her cutting edge beauty product
  • Why she uses analytics to drive business decisions

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher 

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]]> 154: Meet the Black Bridal Designer at the Forefront of the Wedding Industry (w/Andrea Pitter Campbell of Pantora Bridal) 154: Meet the Black Bridal Designer at the Forefront of the Wedding Industry (w/Andrea Pitter Campbell of Pantora Bridal) Wed, 03 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT 1:00:54 ab57b3f247f04183913943ab3feb518b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/154-meet-the-black-bridal-designer-at-the-forefront-of-the-wedding-industry-wandrea-pitter-campbell-of-pantora-bridal 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f187 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Andrea Pitter Campbell, Founder and Head Designer of Pantora Bridal, Pantora Mini and the Andrea Campbell Collection. Andrea’s desire to merge typically incompatible components has created an unprecedented... full Today in the guest chair we have Andrea Pitter Campbell, Founder and Head Designer of Pantora Bridal, Pantora Mini and the Andrea Campbell Collection. Andrea’s desire to merge typically incompatible components has created an unprecedented perspective on bridal wear. 

Andrea took her first step towards fashion at 12 years old, creating the name “Pantora” in preparation for admission to the High School of Fashion Industries. She later graduated and attended the famed Fashion Institute of Technology. 

Andrea went the corporate route at first, holding several corporate designer positions as she ran her design business on the side.

In 2013, armed with sharp negotiation skills and sheer determination, she convinced landlords to take a chance on her and was able to open the Pantora Bridal showroom. The road since wasn’t always easy, but Andrea never wavered.

Andrea’s mission to represent the underrepresented in mainstream bridal led the Pantora brand to develop a cult following and be carried by several retailers nationally. 

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Andrea Pitter Campbell, Founder and Head Designer of Pantora Bridal, Pantora Mini and the Andrea Campbell Collection. Andrea’s desire to merge typically incompatible components has created an unprecedented perspective on bridal wear. 

Andrea took her first step towards fashion at 12 years old, creating the name “Pantora” in preparation for admission to the High School of Fashion Industries. She later graduated and attended the famed Fashion Institute of Technology. 

Andrea went the corporate route at first, holding several corporate designer positions as she ran her design business on the side.

In 2013, armed with sharp negotiation skills and sheer determination, she convinced landlords to take a chance on her and was able to open the Pantora Bridal showroom. The road since wasn’t always easy, but Andrea never wavered.

Andrea’s mission to represent the underrepresented in mainstream bridal led the Pantora brand to develop a cult following and be carried by several retailers nationally. 

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher 

This episode is brought to you by:

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]]> 153: From Selling Headbands Out Of Her Trunk To Growing A Six-Figure eCommerce Brand (w/Tomara Watkins of Loza Tam) 153: From Selling Headbands Out Of Her Trunk To Growing A Six-Figure eCommerce Brand (w/Tomara Watkins of Loza Tam) Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT 55:51 46972fdfbdc042b4be5ff3b78188fa18 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/153-she-went-from-selling-head-wraps-out-of-her-trunk-to-growing-a-six-figure-ecommerce-brand-wtomara-watkins-of-loza-tam 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f188 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today we are back with another Side Hustle Spotlight, featuring a woman who is still very much in the side hustle grind or recently left their job to go full time. Today’s spotlight is Tomara Watkins, the Founder of Loza Tam, an eCommerce brand of... full Today we are back with another Side Hustle Spotlight, featuring a woman who is still very much in the side hustle grind or recently left their job to go full time.

Today’s spotlight is Tomara Watkins, the Founder of Loza Tam, an eCommerce brand of satin-lined headwraps that are handcrafted in Ghana by women entrepreneurs. 

Tomara (AKA “Tam”) is an eCommerce entrepreneur who has over 10 years of digital marketing experience growth hacking CPG and beauty brands like Bevel, FORM, and Heat Free Hair. 

She’s traveled to 10 countries on the continent of Africa so far and as you’ll hear in this episode, it was when Tomara went to Howard University that she fell in love with all things Africa. After traveling to Ghana, the bold prints and colors spoke to her, and she came up with the idea of African print, satin-lined headbands, and head wrap turbans. 

Determined to build a business with women, like the women in her family, she ensures that all of Loza Tam’s products are crafted by women entrepreneurs, so they can support their families and continue to plant the same seeds that were planted in her as a young adult. 

Tomara has grown Loza Tam to be a six-figure eCommerce brand and she is passionate about supporting and teaching other women how to generate revenue online.

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]]> Today we are back with another Side Hustle Spotlight, featuring a woman who is still very much in the side hustle grind or recently left their job to go full time.

Today’s spotlight is Tomara Watkins, the Founder of Loza Tam, an eCommerce brand of satin-lined headwraps that are handcrafted in Ghana by women entrepreneurs. 

Tomara (AKA “Tam”) is an eCommerce entrepreneur who has over 10 years of digital marketing experience growth hacking CPG and beauty brands like Bevel, FORM, and Heat Free Hair. 

She’s traveled to 10 countries on the continent of Africa so far and as you’ll hear in this episode, it was when Tomara went to Howard University that she fell in love with all things Africa. After traveling to Ghana, the bold prints and colors spoke to her, and she came up with the idea of African print, satin-lined headbands, and head wrap turbans. 

Determined to build a business with women, like the women in her family, she ensures that all of Loza Tam’s products are crafted by women entrepreneurs, so they can support their families and continue to plant the same seeds that were planted in her as a young adult. 

Tomara has grown Loza Tam to be a six-figure eCommerce brand and she is passionate about supporting and teaching other women how to generate revenue online.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher 

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]]> 152: Meet the Woman Revitalizing the Bronx with the Boogie Down Grind Cafe (w/Majora Carter) 152: Meet the Woman Revitalizing the Bronx with the Boogie Down Grind Cafe (w/Majora Carter) Wed, 19 Jun 2019 12:15:00 GMT 51:03 ba43038f10ae4b81a1f6902365398105 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/152-meet-the-woman-revitalizing-the-bronx-with-the-boogie-down-grind-cafe-wmajora-carter 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f189 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Majora Carter. Majora is a real estate developer, urban revitalization strategy consultant, MacArthur Fellow, and Peabody Award-winning broadcaster. She is also the Co-Owner of the Boogie Down Grind Cafe in the South... full Today in the guest chair we have Majora Carter. Majora is a real estate developer, urban revitalization strategy consultant, MacArthur Fellow, and Peabody Award-winning broadcaster. She is also the Co-Owner of the Boogie Down Grind Cafe in the South Bronx.

Majora has made it her life’s mission to find sustainable solutions for America’s most storied low-status communities.

She is responsible for the creation and successful implementation of numerous economic development, green-infrastructure projects, policies, and job training & placement systems. She combines her corporate consulting practice focused on reducing Brain Drain in American low-status communities, and her firsthand experience pioneering sustainable economic development in the South Bronx.  

She has served on the boards of the US Green Building Council and the Andrew Goodman Foundation, and she is quoted in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Museum of African-American History and Culture in DC: "Nobody should have to move out of their neighborhood to live in a better one.”

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Majora Carter. Majora is a real estate developer, urban revitalization strategy consultant, MacArthur Fellow, and Peabody Award-winning broadcaster. She is also the Co-Owner of the Boogie Down Grind Cafe in the South Bronx.

Majora has made it her life’s mission to find sustainable solutions for America’s most storied low-status communities.

She is responsible for the creation and successful implementation of numerous economic development, green-infrastructure projects, policies, and job training & placement systems. She combines her corporate consulting practice focused on reducing Brain Drain in American low-status communities, and her firsthand experience pioneering sustainable economic development in the South Bronx.  

She has served on the boards of the US Green Building Council and the Andrew Goodman Foundation, and she is quoted in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Museum of African-American History and Culture in DC: "Nobody should have to move out of their neighborhood to live in a better one.”

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]]> 151: She Quit Her Job On A Whim and Now She’s the Owner of A Successful Home Staging Business 151: She Quit Her Job On A Whim and Now She’s the Owner of A Successful Home Staging Business Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT 1:03:20 8c6092da73b7464796b578a9db75d4e4 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/151-she-quit-her-job-on-a-whim-and-now-shes-the-owner-of-a-successful-home-staging-business 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f18a 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Kyndra Outlaw. Kyndra is the Founder of Atmospheric Home Staging located in Dallas, Texas. Atmospheric Home Staging specializes in vacant home staging creating lifestyle environments with a competitive advantage.... full Today in the guest chair we have Kyndra Outlaw. Kyndra is the Founder of Atmospheric Home Staging located in Dallas, Texas. Atmospheric Home Staging specializes in vacant home staging creating lifestyle environments with a competitive advantage.

Originally from Starkville, MS, Kyndra graduated from The University of Memphis and then went on to graduate with a Master’s of Science in Merchandising degree from the University of North Texas.

She began her career at a home furnishings company in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area as a visual merchandiser and product developer. She quit her job on a whim in July 2016 and has been an entrepreneur since. When not running Atmospheric Home Staging, Kyndra is a freelance visual merchandiser and an Adjunct Professor in the College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism at The University of North Texas.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Kyndra Outlaw. Kyndra is the Founder of Atmospheric Home Staging located in Dallas, Texas. Atmospheric Home Staging specializes in vacant home staging creating lifestyle environments with a competitive advantage.

Originally from Starkville, MS, Kyndra graduated from The University of Memphis and then went on to graduate with a Master’s of Science in Merchandising degree from the University of North Texas.

She began her career at a home furnishings company in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area as a visual merchandiser and product developer. She quit her job on a whim in July 2016 and has been an entrepreneur since. When not running Atmospheric Home Staging, Kyndra is a freelance visual merchandiser and an Adjunct Professor in the College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism at The University of North Texas.

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]]> 150: After a Brain Disorder Forced Her to Retire Early, Her Greatest Business Idea was Formed (Zakia Blaine of FBF Fitness) 150: After a Brain Disorder Forced Her to Retire Early, Her Greatest Business Idea was Formed (Zakia Blaine of FBF Fitness) Wed, 05 Jun 2019 12:10:33 GMT 1:08:13 a770eca64fe3491585442bb77133a19a false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/150-after-a-brain-disorder-forced-her-to-retire-early-her-greatest-business-idea-was-formed-zakia-blaine-of-fbf-fitness 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f18b 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Zakia Blain, the Founder of FCKbeingFAT (). With no background in fitness, but plenty of background in every fad diet and weight loss trick around, Zakia simply wanted to inspire others, while helping them lose weight... full Today in the guest chair we have Zakia Blain, the Founder of FCKbeingFAT (FBF Fitness). With no background in fitness, but plenty of background in every fad diet and weight loss trick around, Zakia simply wanted to inspire others, while helping them lose weight the right way.

Through the creation of her international FBF Weight loss Challenge and FBF Fitness apparel, she has managed to do just that.

While on the journey to expand FBF Fitness, Zakia discovered that her audience was interested in shapewear. So rather than promote another company’s brand, she decided to create her own and, with that, FBF Fitness evolved into FBF Body. The highly sought after shapewear has taken on a cult following of its own, largely in part due to Zakia’s open and honest method of sharing herself actually wearing it and looking amazing while doing so.

In today’s episode, we will learn how she got started, how she works through having a brain disorder to grow her business, and the hard lessons she’s learned along the way about hiring and more. Let’s get right into it.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Zakia Blain, the Founder of FCKbeingFAT (FBF Fitness). With no background in fitness, but plenty of background in every fad diet and weight loss trick around, Zakia simply wanted to inspire others, while helping them lose weight the right way.

Through the creation of her international FBF Weight loss Challenge and FBF Fitness apparel, she has managed to do just that.

While on the journey to expand FBF Fitness, Zakia discovered that her audience was interested in shapewear. So rather than promote another company’s brand, she decided to create her own and, with that, FBF Fitness evolved into FBF Body. The highly sought after shapewear has taken on a cult following of its own, largely in part due to Zakia’s open and honest method of sharing herself actually wearing it and looking amazing while doing so.

In today’s episode, we will learn how she got started, how she works through having a brain disorder to grow her business, and the hard lessons she’s learned along the way about hiring and more. Let’s get right into it.

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]]> 149: Entrepreneur Diaries: Launching the Color Noir App, My Experience at the My Taught You Retreat, and more! 149: Entrepreneur Diaries: Launching the Color Noir App, My Experience at the My Taught You Retreat, and more! Wed, 29 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT 52:18 1a485e6544104dcd975c9dc05aeef85b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/149-entrepreneur-diaries-launching-the-color-noir-app-my-experience-at-the-my-taught-you-retreat-and-more-0 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f18c 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd You guys let me know that once-a-quarter Entrepreneur Diaries weren’t enough, so I’m going to try and do them once a month. Here are just a few of the updates I share: Side Hustle Pro podcast crossed 2 Million downloads. Thank you so much! Muoyo... full You guys let me know that once-a-quarter Entrepreneur Diaries weren’t enough, so I’m going to try and do them once a month.

Here are just a few of the updates I share: Side Hustle Pro podcast crossed 2 Million downloads. Thank you so much!

Muoyo and I launched an app called Color Noir and I’m taking you behind-the-scenes.

The three year anniversary of Side Hustle Pro is around the corner, so I’m thinking about ways on how to keep the podcast fresh. Let me know what you think about the ideas I share in this episode.

You guys, I had an AMAZING time at the My Taught You Retreat (#MTYRetreat). I share why I loved it so much and why I left feeling so refreshed, motivated, and inspired.

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]]> You guys let me know that once-a-quarter Entrepreneur Diaries weren’t enough, so I’m going to try and do them once a month.

Here are just a few of the updates I share: Side Hustle Pro podcast crossed 2 Million downloads. Thank you so much!

Muoyo and I launched an app called Color Noir and I’m taking you behind-the-scenes.

The three year anniversary of Side Hustle Pro is around the corner, so I’m thinking about ways on how to keep the podcast fresh. Let me know what you think about the ideas I share in this episode.

You guys, I had an AMAZING time at the My Taught You Retreat (#MTYRetreat). I share why I loved it so much and why I left feeling so refreshed, motivated, and inspired.

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]]> <![CDATA[148: Meet the Co-Founder of Africa's 1st Brand of Foldable Flats (Taffi Ayodele of Thando’s)]]> Wed, 22 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT 1:21:39 9e4914856a34431b9ab724759740f95b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/148-meet-the-co-founder-of-africas-1st-brand-of-foldable-flats-taffi-ayodele-of-thandos 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f18d 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair, we have Mrs. Taffi Ayodele the co-founder of , a Lagos and NY based fashion company. Thando’s shoes are foldable ballerina flats, giving women a compact and comfortable shoe option that they can easily take with them on the... full Today in the guest chair, we have Mrs. Taffi Ayodele the co-founder of Thando’s, a Lagos and NY based fashion company. Thando’s shoes are foldable ballerina flats, giving women a compact and comfortable shoe option that they can easily take with them on the go.

Thando's is the brainchild of Taffi and her husband J.G. They met while pursuing their MBAs at the NYU Stern School of Business. Their love for each other, love for Africa and love for art, inspired the couple to create an innovative footwear line that facilitates a modern woman’s busy lifestyle while supporting African artists.

Thando’s provides a platform for creative talent on the African continent by crowd-sourcing designs from African men and women who would otherwise have limited opportunities to design for a global audience. How amazing is that? That said, it was a lot of work to bring the brand to life.

As Taffi shares in this episode, it wasn’t easy picking up and moving to a continent that she’d never lived on, plus learn to navigate the business in a completely different culture and navigate the highs and lows of that. But Taffi and JG were determined and they have created a remarkable product and are making their footprint across the globe (pun intended).

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]]> Today in the guest chair, we have Mrs. Taffi Ayodele the co-founder of Thando’s, a Lagos and NY based fashion company. Thando’s shoes are foldable ballerina flats, giving women a compact and comfortable shoe option that they can easily take with them on the go.

Thando's is the brainchild of Taffi and her husband J.G. They met while pursuing their MBAs at the NYU Stern School of Business. Their love for each other, love for Africa and love for art, inspired the couple to create an innovative footwear line that facilitates a modern woman’s busy lifestyle while supporting African artists.

Thando’s provides a platform for creative talent on the African continent by crowd-sourcing designs from African men and women who would otherwise have limited opportunities to design for a global audience. How amazing is that? That said, it was a lot of work to bring the brand to life.

As Taffi shares in this episode, it wasn’t easy picking up and moving to a continent that she’d never lived on, plus learn to navigate the business in a completely different culture and navigate the highs and lows of that. But Taffi and JG were determined and they have created a remarkable product and are making their footprint across the globe (pun intended).

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]]> 147: Side Hustle Spotlight: Her Side Hustle Zen in a Jar Helped Her Pay Her Tuition 147: Side Hustle Spotlight: Her Side Hustle Zen in a Jar Helped Her Pay Her Tuition Wed, 15 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT 1:06:43 ea19c45b14c544aabd344dc7fabaa987 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-147-side-hustle-spotlight-her-side-hustle-zen-in-a-jar-helped-her-pay-her-tuition 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f18e 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s spotlight is Dr. Danita Nikki Brooks, the Founder of Zen in a Jar, a zen-focused home and body care line. Dr. Nikki is an entrepreneur from Washington, DC. As you’ll hear in this episode, while working full time in government, and pursuing... full Today’s spotlight is Dr. Danita Nikki Brooks, the Founder of Zen in a Jar, a zen-focused home and body care line.

Dr. Nikki is an entrepreneur from Washington, DC. As you’ll hear in this episode, while working full time in government, and pursuing her Doctor of Science in Information Systems & Communication, she startled hustling. Side hustling that is. She started Zen in a Jar on the side, and it actually supplemented her income and helped pay her tuition.

Upon completing her doctorate, Dr. Nikki realized her passion is self-care. Through Zen in a Jar, she creates ways for women to access luxury experiences for the mind, body, and space with an emphasis on the power of aromatherapy.

“Respect your magic” is the mantra she lives by and her goal is to pour into other women and create experiences for them to tap into their very best lives. On today’s episode, we hear how she does it.

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]]> Today’s spotlight is Dr. Danita Nikki Brooks, the Founder of Zen in a Jar, a zen-focused home and body care line.

Dr. Nikki is an entrepreneur from Washington, DC. As you’ll hear in this episode, while working full time in government, and pursuing her Doctor of Science in Information Systems & Communication, she startled hustling. Side hustling that is. She started Zen in a Jar on the side, and it actually supplemented her income and helped pay her tuition.

Upon completing her doctorate, Dr. Nikki realized her passion is self-care. Through Zen in a Jar, she creates ways for women to access luxury experiences for the mind, body, and space with an emphasis on the power of aromatherapy.

“Respect your magic” is the mantra she lives by and her goal is to pour into other women and create experiences for them to tap into their very best lives. On today’s episode, we hear how she does it.

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]]> 146: Tech Startup Founder Sevetri Wilson is Making it Easier to Create and Manage Nonprofits 146: Tech Startup Founder Sevetri Wilson is Making it Easier to Create and Manage Nonprofits Wed, 08 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT 1:03:14 dae5ed3a0ae547ebb6f338ff3ec5866a false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-146-tech-startup-founder-sevetri-wilson-is-making-it-easier-to-create-and-manage-nonprofits 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f18f 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair: Sevetri Wilson. Sevetri is the Founder and CEO of New Orleans based technology startup Resilia (formerly ExemptMeNow) that she founded in 2015 to revolutionize how nonprofits are created and maintained, and how enterprises... full Today in the guest chair: Sevetri Wilson. Sevetri is the Founder and CEO of New Orleans based technology startup Resilia (formerly ExemptMeNow) that she founded in 2015 to revolutionize how nonprofits are created and maintained, and how enterprises (who deploy billions annually) scale impact.

Whether you’re looking to start a nonprofit, manage an existing one, or deploy capital, the Resilia platform guides customers seamlessly through the entire process.

She’s raised over $2M for her startup to date, making her the first Black woman in New Orleans to raise over $1M in venture capital, and one of only 11 black women to raise over $3M.

She is also the founder of Solid Ground Innovations, LLC (SGI), a strategic communications and management firm that she founded in 2009.

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]]> Today in the guest chair: Sevetri Wilson. Sevetri is the Founder and CEO of New Orleans based technology startup Resilia (formerly ExemptMeNow) that she founded in 2015 to revolutionize how nonprofits are created and maintained, and how enterprises (who deploy billions annually) scale impact.

Whether you’re looking to start a nonprofit, manage an existing one, or deploy capital, the Resilia platform guides customers seamlessly through the entire process.

She’s raised over $2M for her startup to date, making her the first Black woman in New Orleans to raise over $1M in venture capital, and one of only 11 black women to raise over $3M.

She is also the founder of Solid Ground Innovations, LLC (SGI), a strategic communications and management firm that she founded in 2009.

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]]> 145: This Founder Created A New Way to Rent Salon and Barbershop Space by the Day (w/ Courtney Caldwell of ShearShare) 145: This Founder Created A New Way to Rent Salon and Barbershop Space by the Day (w/ Courtney Caldwell of ShearShare) Wed, 01 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT 56:43 d88f49240cef45a184d2b6c4b641ed34 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-145-the-founder-of-shearshare-created-a-new-way-to-rent-salon-and-barbershop-space-by-the-day 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f190 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair is Courtney Caldwell. Courtney is the Cofounder & COO of beauty-tech startup, ShearShare, the first on-demand salon and barbershop space rental app. With ShearShare, licensed stylists can rent workspace by the day in cities all over the world, while salon and barbershop owners make money on unused space. 

Prior to co-founding ShearShare, Courtney managed an award-winning salon with her husband and co-founder, which was the genesis behind ShearShare. Before that, Courtney spent two decades building winning teams in tech marketing and ran a boutique consulting firm where she fast-tracked international sales and marketing success for brands such as Zendesk, Zenefits, and Qualtrics.

ShearShare is a 2018 Google Demo Day winner, 2016 Tech.Co’s Startup of the Year, and a YC Fellowship and 500 Startups alum.

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]]> Today in the guest chair is Courtney Caldwell. Courtney is the Cofounder & COO of beauty-tech startup, ShearShare, the first on-demand salon and barbershop space rental app. With ShearShare, licensed stylists can rent workspace by the day in cities all over the world, while salon and barbershop owners make money on unused space. 

Prior to co-founding ShearShare, Courtney managed an award-winning salon with her husband and co-founder, which was the genesis behind ShearShare. Before that, Courtney spent two decades building winning teams in tech marketing and ran a boutique consulting firm where she fast-tracked international sales and marketing success for brands such as Zendesk, Zenefits, and Qualtrics.

ShearShare is a 2018 Google Demo Day winner, 2016 Tech.Co’s Startup of the Year, and a YC Fellowship and 500 Startups alum.

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]]> 144: The Founder of Unsun Cosmetics is Making Mineral Sunscreen For Every Shade of Brown 144: The Founder of Unsun Cosmetics is Making Mineral Sunscreen For Every Shade of Brown Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT 41:26 4d754b97528d45058017348f44985b07 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-144-the-founder-of-unsun-cosmetics-is-making-sunscreen-for-every-shade-of-brown 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f191 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair, we have Katonya Breaux, the founder and President of Unsun Cosmetics, Inc., a Los Angeles-based skin care company specializing in natural sun protection and beauty products for all skin shades and tones. Katonya herself... full Today in the guest chair, we have Katonya Breaux, the founder and President of Unsun Cosmetics, Inc., a Los Angeles-based skin care company specializing in natural sun protection and beauty products for all skin shades and tones.

Katonya herself has worn sunscreen diligently since her twenties. In this episode, she shares why she initially became so diligent with her sunscreen, and how as she matured, she became more health conscious. She realized that even someone with her complexion could get skin cancer. As a result, the idea of sunscreen was no longer just about vanity for her. Protecting her skin meant protecting her life.

On today’s episode, she talks about the tedious process of creating a product that met her own personal high standards and is a natural SPF 30 sunscreen that doesn’t leave the white “residue” that us women with lots of melanin often experience with other SPF brands. As Katonya says, “Everyone should be able to look their best while protecting themselves from the harmful effects of the sun.”

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]]> Today in the guest chair, we have Katonya Breaux, the founder and President of Unsun Cosmetics, Inc., a Los Angeles-based skin care company specializing in natural sun protection and beauty products for all skin shades and tones.

Katonya herself has worn sunscreen diligently since her twenties. In this episode, she shares why she initially became so diligent with her sunscreen, and how as she matured, she became more health conscious. She realized that even someone with her complexion could get skin cancer. As a result, the idea of sunscreen was no longer just about vanity for her. Protecting her skin meant protecting her life.

On today’s episode, she talks about the tedious process of creating a product that met her own personal high standards and is a natural SPF 30 sunscreen that doesn’t leave the white “residue” that us women with lots of melanin often experience with other SPF brands. As Katonya says, “Everyone should be able to look their best while protecting themselves from the harmful effects of the sun.”

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]]> 143: The Owner of DC’s Nubian Hueman Boutique is Revolutionizing What it Means to Buy Black (w/Anika Hobbs) 143: The Owner of DC’s Nubian Hueman Boutique is Revolutionizing What it Means to Buy Black (w/Anika Hobbs) Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT 46:58 39f70af2098542cca57fe04d90ae78a7 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-143-the-owner-of-dcs-nubian-hueman-boutique-is-revolutionizing-what-it-means-to-buy-black-wanika-hobbs 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f192 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Anika Hobbs, the Founder of Nubian Hueman, a Washington DC boutique featuring a curated selection of African-inspired apparel, accessories, art, and unique goods. Not simply a boutique, Nubian Hueman is a social... full Today in the guest chair we have Anika Hobbs, the Founder of Nubian Hueman, a Washington DC boutique featuring a curated selection of African-inspired apparel, accessories, art, and unique goods. Not simply a boutique, Nubian Hueman is a social enterprise that specializes in sourcing unique goods, fashion, and art by designers representing the global Diaspora.

It has become a catalyst for culture, community, and the development of the creative economy by connecting the consumer to independent artists from across the world and serving as a means to promote collective interaction, community development, and global responsibility through a fresh and artistic brick-and-mortar platform.

Nubian Hueman has worked with over 400 artists, in 30 countries, and across 6 different continents and has received recognition from former President Barack Obama, the Washington Post, NPR, and Forbes.

On today’s episode, Anika shares how her unlikely career path in retail served as a catalyst for Nubian Hueman.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Anika Hobbs, the Founder of Nubian Hueman, a Washington DC boutique featuring a curated selection of African-inspired apparel, accessories, art, and unique goods. Not simply a boutique, Nubian Hueman is a social enterprise that specializes in sourcing unique goods, fashion, and art by designers representing the global Diaspora.

It has become a catalyst for culture, community, and the development of the creative economy by connecting the consumer to independent artists from across the world and serving as a means to promote collective interaction, community development, and global responsibility through a fresh and artistic brick-and-mortar platform.

Nubian Hueman has worked with over 400 artists, in 30 countries, and across 6 different continents and has received recognition from former President Barack Obama, the Washington Post, NPR, and Forbes.

On today’s episode, Anika shares how her unlikely career path in retail served as a catalyst for Nubian Hueman.

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]]> 142: The Power of Saving Allowed Her to Quit Her Job and Take Her Side Hustle Full Time (Jamila Souffrant of Journey to Launch) 142: The Power of Saving Allowed Her to Quit Her Job and Take Her Side Hustle Full Time (Jamila Souffrant of Journey to Launch) Wed, 17 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT 1:02:38 a59cbd1e6d624055a7070a1996ac3cf8 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-142-the-power-of-saving-allowed-her-to-quit-her-job-and-take-her-side-hustle-full-time-jamila-souffrant-of-journey-to-launch 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f193 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair, we have Jamila Souffrant. Jamila is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), podcaster, writer, and the founder of JourneytoLaunch.com where she shares her journey to reach Financial Independence while helping... full Today in the guest chair, we have Jamila Souffrant. Jamila is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), podcaster, writer, and the founder of JourneytoLaunch.com where she shares her journey to reach Financial Independence while helping others do the same.

Jamila and her husband saved $169,000 in two years and are debt free besides their mortgage. She is also a mother of three small children and lives in NYC!

Her quitting her job to work for herself was made possible, not by monetizing her side hustle, but by SAVING.

On today’s episode, Jamila shares:

  • How she and her husband were able to save $169,000 in two years
  • Her approach to the financial independence (FI) movement
  • How she developed and stuck to a budget (without being super frugal)
  • How optimizing her finances helped her to take her leap into entrepreneurship
  • And more!

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]]> Today in the guest chair, we have Jamila Souffrant. Jamila is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), podcaster, writer, and the founder of JourneytoLaunch.com where she shares her journey to reach Financial Independence while helping others do the same.

Jamila and her husband saved $169,000 in two years and are debt free besides their mortgage. She is also a mother of three small children and lives in NYC!

Her quitting her job to work for herself was made possible, not by monetizing her side hustle, but by SAVING.

On today’s episode, Jamila shares:

  • How she and her husband were able to save $169,000 in two years
  • Her approach to the financial independence (FI) movement
  • How she developed and stuck to a budget (without being super frugal)
  • How optimizing her finances helped her to take her leap into entrepreneurship
  • And more!

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]]> 141: Entrepreneur Diaries: The Highest Human Act is To Inspire 141: Entrepreneur Diaries: The Highest Human Act is To Inspire Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT 44:39 85e6c98a276144449ad5315bee43ad7b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-141-entrepreneur-diaries-the-highest-human-act-is-to-inspire 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f194 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd On today’s episode, I’m jumping into the guest chair with an update on what I’ve been working on behind the scenes of the podcast. Find out what went well for me in Q1 2019, what didn’t go so well, and what I’m focused on for Q2. As... full On today’s episode, I’m jumping into the guest chair with an update on what I’ve been working on behind the scenes of the podcast.

Find out what went well for me in Q1 2019, what didn’t go so well, and what I’m focused on for Q2.

As evidenced by the title, this quote attributed to the late Nipsey Hussle has affected me deeply, and I'm determined to do my part. Rest in Power Nipsey.

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]]> On today’s episode, I’m jumping into the guest chair with an update on what I’ve been working on behind the scenes of the podcast.

Find out what went well for me in Q1 2019, what didn’t go so well, and what I’m focused on for Q2.

As evidenced by the title, this quote attributed to the late Nipsey Hussle has affected me deeply, and I'm determined to do my part. Rest in Power Nipsey.

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]]> 140: Real Talk: Inside The Okome Family Hustle 140: Real Talk: Inside The Okome Family Hustle Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT 1:12:52 7f914c0a41ce4e0bbb5867a4290c995d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-140-real-talk-inside-the-okome-family-hustle 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f195 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd On today’s episode, I’m jumping into the guest chair along with my husband Muoyo Okome and we are talking about The Okome Family Hustle! Hear how we both went from being side hustlers to full-time entrepreneurs (him as an app developer and me as a... full On today’s episode, I’m jumping into the guest chair along with my husband Muoyo Okome and we are talking about The Okome Family Hustle!

Hear how we both went from being side hustlers to full-time entrepreneurs (him as an app developer and me as a full-time podcaster). Plus, hear how we met, about our experiences getting our MBA (him at Wharton and me at Michigan) and working in corporate, how we juggled love and life, and how we supported each other through the ups and downs on the path to entrepreneurship.

Then find out what we talk about the most and what we at preparing for next! If you want to hear more from Muoyo, subscribe to the Game of Grow Podcast (“the most dangerous business podcast in the world”).

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]]> On today’s episode, I’m jumping into the guest chair along with my husband Muoyo Okome and we are talking about The Okome Family Hustle!

Hear how we both went from being side hustlers to full-time entrepreneurs (him as an app developer and me as a full-time podcaster). Plus, hear how we met, about our experiences getting our MBA (him at Wharton and me at Michigan) and working in corporate, how we juggled love and life, and how we supported each other through the ups and downs on the path to entrepreneurship.

Then find out what we talk about the most and what we at preparing for next! If you want to hear more from Muoyo, subscribe to the Game of Grow Podcast (“the most dangerous business podcast in the world”).

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]]> 139: How Real Estate Investing Allowed Her to Retire From Her 9-to-5 (Kendra Barnes of The Key Resource) 139: How Real Estate Investing Allowed Her to Retire From Her 9-to-5 (Kendra Barnes of The Key Resource) Fri, 29 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT 50:20 0beddb8657054643aba1613cbfa63646 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-139-how-real-estate-investing-allowed-her-to-retire-from-her-9-to-5-kendra-barnes-of-the-key-resource 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f196 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Kendra Barnes. At the time of this recording, Kendra was an Economist by day and Real Estate Investor by night. Kendra is now a full-time Real Estate Investor and Founder of The Key Resource. Her real estate... full Today in the guest chair we have Kendra Barnes. At the time of this recording, Kendra was an Economist by day and Real Estate Investor by night.

Kendra is now a full-time Real Estate Investor and Founder of The Key Resource. Her real estate investments afforded her the ability to retire from the 9-5 life at the age of 32! She created The Key Resource to inspire, empower and educate people about the power of home ownership and Real Estate investment. She currently owns and manages 4 properties (8 rental units total).

Her key message to anyone looking to buy a home or a rental property is: “You don’t have hit the lottery or be left an inheritance to buy property. You can start with what you have right now. You are worthy of wealth.”

On today’s episode, we get into:

  • What inspired her to get into real estate
  • The mistakes she and her husband made when purchasing their first property
  • The risky move they took to make their down payment
  • The “house hacking” technique that allows you to save a huge amount on your down payment
  • And so much more!

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Kendra Barnes. At the time of this recording, Kendra was an Economist by day and Real Estate Investor by night.

Kendra is now a full-time Real Estate Investor and Founder of The Key Resource. Her real estate investments afforded her the ability to retire from the 9-5 life at the age of 32! She created The Key Resource to inspire, empower and educate people about the power of home ownership and Real Estate investment. She currently owns and manages 4 properties (8 rental units total).

Her key message to anyone looking to buy a home or a rental property is: “You don’t have hit the lottery or be left an inheritance to buy property. You can start with what you have right now. You are worthy of wealth.”

On today’s episode, we get into:

  • What inspired her to get into real estate
  • The mistakes she and her husband made when purchasing their first property
  • The risky move they took to make their down payment
  • The “house hacking” technique that allows you to save a huge amount on your down payment
  • And so much more!

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]]> 138: From a Vegan Cookie Side Hustle to a Brand in Whole Foods: How This Ex Coke Exec Did It (Denise Woodard of Partake Foods) 138: From a Vegan Cookie Side Hustle to a Brand in Whole Foods: How This Ex Coke Exec Did It (Denise Woodard of Partake Foods) Wed, 27 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT 46:32 c71c0cb3831a4e47ba17ec2ff45aa2a7 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-138-from-a-vegan-cookie-side-hustle-to-a-brand-in-whole-foods-how-this-ex-coke-exec-did-it 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f197 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Denise Woodard, the Founder of . Partake Foods provides meals and snacks that are delicious, safe and nutritious for conscious eaters. They are free of gluten, the top 8 allergens, and artificial ingredients. Made with... full Today in the guest chair we have Denise Woodard, the Founder of Partake Foods. Partake Foods provides meals and snacks that are delicious, safe and nutritious for conscious eaters. They are free of gluten, the top 8 allergens, and artificial ingredients. Made with real foods like sprouted grains, fruits, and vegetables, Partake products give peace-of-mind to those with dietary restrictions and simple enjoyment to those without.

In June 2017, Partake debuted three flavors of mini cookies to independent, natural food stores in the Northeast. Distribution has now grown to include Whole Foods, Wegmans, and over 150 other retailers, as well as Amazon and the Partake Foods website.

Partake Foods has even been featured by People, Reader’s Digest, and Babble.

Denise was a member of the 2017 Cohort of Project Entrepreneur and Fall 2018 class of the Chobani Incubator, as well as the winner of the 2018 SheKnows Media BlogHer pitch competition and the 2017 Google “Black Founders” program.

Prior to launching Partake Foods, Denise spent the past 12 years in consumer packaged goods at various Fortune 100 companies. Most recently, she held the title of Director, National Sales in Coca-Cola’s Venturing & Emerging Brands division.

On today’s episode, we get into:

  • Why Denise is so passionate about gluten and allergen-free food
  • How she, a non-baker, was able to start a cookie and snack brand
  • The pivotal point when she made the decision to leave Coke to pursue Partake full time, and so much more

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Denise Woodard, the Founder of Partake Foods. Partake Foods provides meals and snacks that are delicious, safe and nutritious for conscious eaters. They are free of gluten, the top 8 allergens, and artificial ingredients. Made with real foods like sprouted grains, fruits, and vegetables, Partake products give peace-of-mind to those with dietary restrictions and simple enjoyment to those without.

In June 2017, Partake debuted three flavors of mini cookies to independent, natural food stores in the Northeast. Distribution has now grown to include Whole Foods, Wegmans, and over 150 other retailers, as well as Amazon and the Partake Foods website.

Partake Foods has even been featured by People, Reader’s Digest, and Babble.

Denise was a member of the 2017 Cohort of Project Entrepreneur and Fall 2018 class of the Chobani Incubator, as well as the winner of the 2018 SheKnows Media BlogHer pitch competition and the 2017 Google “Black Founders” program.

Prior to launching Partake Foods, Denise spent the past 12 years in consumer packaged goods at various Fortune 100 companies. Most recently, she held the title of Director, National Sales in Coca-Cola’s Venturing & Emerging Brands division.

On today’s episode, we get into:

  • Why Denise is so passionate about gluten and allergen-free food
  • How she, a non-baker, was able to start a cookie and snack brand
  • The pivotal point when she made the decision to leave Coke to pursue Partake full time, and so much more

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]]> 137: How She Did it: Starting an Online Jewelry Boutique While in Law School (Side Hustle Spotlight) 137: How She Did it: Starting an Online Jewelry Boutique While in Law School (Side Hustle Spotlight) Wed, 20 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT 48:46 e3faec0a526745f28ec1fff2788002c8 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-137-how-she-did-it-starting-an-online-jewelry-boutique-while-in-law-school-side-hustle-spotlight 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f198 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today we have another Side Hustle Spotlight episode and in the guest chair, we have Danielle Mull, a soon to be graduate of Emory University School of Law and the Founder of Marked By Mull. Marked by Mull provides beautiful, high-quality jewelry that... full Today we have another Side Hustle Spotlight episode and in the guest chair, we have Danielle Mull, a soon to be graduate of Emory University School of Law and the Founder of Marked By Mull. Marked by Mull provides beautiful, high-quality jewelry that is as versatile as the women who wear it.

Danielle founded Marked by Mull in June 2018 (yes, while in law school!), to give the everyday woman access to jewelry at affordable prices.

To her, Marked By Mull is for women who are doing the inner work and still showing up with confidence and style.

In today’s edition of Side Hustle Diaries, we will find out:

  • How the heck Danielle is juggling law school with starting a business
  • How she manages marketing, shipping, and customer service while being a student and a small business owner
  • And how she plans to juggle her side hustle once she graduates law school

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]]> Today we have another Side Hustle Spotlight episode and in the guest chair, we have Danielle Mull, a soon to be graduate of Emory University School of Law and the Founder of Marked By Mull. Marked by Mull provides beautiful, high-quality jewelry that is as versatile as the women who wear it.

Danielle founded Marked by Mull in June 2018 (yes, while in law school!), to give the everyday woman access to jewelry at affordable prices.

To her, Marked By Mull is for women who are doing the inner work and still showing up with confidence and style.

In today’s edition of Side Hustle Diaries, we will find out:

  • How the heck Danielle is juggling law school with starting a business
  • How she manages marketing, shipping, and customer service while being a student and a small business owner
  • And how she plans to juggle her side hustle once she graduates law school

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]]> 136: How She Grew Her Popcorn Side Hustle From $500 a Month to $30,000 Months (Khadijah Polly of Kay’s Kettle Corn) 136: How She Grew Her Popcorn Side Hustle From $500 a Month to $30,000 Months (Khadijah Polly of Kay’s Kettle Corn) Wed, 13 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT 43:43 372298707c864d75bb24cb6f471fda2a false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-136-how-she-grew-her-popcorn-side-hustle-from-500-a-month-to-30000-months-khadijah-polly-of-kays-kettle-corn 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f199 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair we have Khadijah "Kay" Polly, the owner and POPrietor of Kay’s Kettle Corn, a gourmet popcorn company based out of Houston, TX. In 2012, Khadijah started Kay’s Kettle Corn while working as a full-time corporate recruiter. She set the plan in motion to leave her job and take Kay’s Kettle corn to the next level. In October of 2014 she quit her job and it’s been POPPIN ever since.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Khadijah "Kay" Polly, the owner and POPrietor of Kay’s Kettle Corn, a gourmet popcorn company based out of Houston, TX. In 2012, Khadijah started Kay’s Kettle Corn while working as a full-time corporate recruiter. She set the plan in motion to leave her job and take Kay’s Kettle corn to the next level. In October of 2014 she quit her job and it’s been POPPIN ever since.

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]]> 135: From Underdog to $1 Million in Revenue: How the Founder of PantyProp launched her own period brand 135: From Underdog to $1 Million in Revenue: How the Founder of PantyProp launched her own period brand Wed, 06 Mar 2019 13:03:24 GMT 42:13 7908c29e2e934ba28e9cb1a8f38fd543 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-135-from-underdog-to-1-million-in-revenue-how-the-founder-of-pantyprop-launched-her-own-period-brand 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f19a 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair we have Crystal Etienne, the CEO & Founder of PantyProp.After years of testing hundreds of prototypes, tweaking designs and being her own guinea pig, Crystal has perfected the exact equation of design, fit and most importantly, security behind each PantyProp underwear and swimsuit. Today, we’ll get into how she came up with the concept, how she produces PantyProp, and the lessons she’s learned as an entrepreneur thus far.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Crystal Etienne, the CEO & Founder of PantyProp.After years of testing hundreds of prototypes, tweaking designs and being her own guinea pig, Crystal has perfected the exact equation of design, fit and most importantly, security behind each PantyProp underwear and swimsuit. Today, we’ll get into how she came up with the concept, how she produces PantyProp, and the lessons she’s learned as an entrepreneur thus far.

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]]> 134: Side Hustle Spotlight: How This Nurse and Mom Started a Six-Figure Lice Treatment Clinic 134: Side Hustle Spotlight: How This Nurse and Mom Started a Six-Figure Lice Treatment Clinic Wed, 27 Feb 2019 13:16:57 GMT 1:00:04 ff3e662526044b829cc0c01ba83e6d97 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-134-side-hustle-spotlight-how-this-nurse-and-mom-started-a-six-figure-lice-treatment-clinic 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f19b 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have a new edition of Side Hustle Pro—Side Hustle Spotlights! We are talking to a certified side hustler who is still a side hustler and we are going to find out how and why she got started, how she’s making it work,... full Today in the guest chair we have a new edition of Side Hustle Pro—Side Hustle Spotlights!

We are talking to a certified side hustler who is still a side hustler and we are going to find out how and why she got started, how she’s making it work, and squeeze all types of advice out of her.

Her name is Timika Downes, she is a Nurse, who is pursuing financial independence by saving over 50% of her income with a family in tow, and she started a 6 figure side hustle when she opened her Lice Treatment Clinic in Boston.  She treats all races, all textures of hair, in this clinic. She also fun fact, has a blog and Podcast about the FIRE movement (which we will talk about in this episode) and she is one of my Podcast Moguls students. So excited to have you Timika in the guest chair.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have a new edition of Side Hustle Pro—Side Hustle Spotlights!

We are talking to a certified side hustler who is still a side hustler and we are going to find out how and why she got started, how she’s making it work, and squeeze all types of advice out of her.

Her name is Timika Downes, she is a Nurse, who is pursuing financial independence by saving over 50% of her income with a family in tow, and she started a 6 figure side hustle when she opened her Lice Treatment Clinic in Boston.  She treats all races, all textures of hair, in this clinic. She also fun fact, has a blog and Podcast about the FIRE movement (which we will talk about in this episode) and she is one of my Podcast Moguls students. So excited to have you Timika in the guest chair.

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]]> <![CDATA[133: How the Founder of D'IYANU started a Ready To Wear African Clothing Brand with No Fashion Background]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2019 07:01:27 GMT 55:00 d4db861f0ac9434bac58044cab9a2ad6 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-133-how-the-founder-of-african-print-clothing-brand-diyanu-started-a-fashion-company-with-no-prior-experience 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f19c 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Adesola Olutola, better known as Addie, the Founder of D’IYANU, a ready-to-wear, African print clothing brand that is taking fashion by storm. Fun fact: If you have seen any of my recent appearances, you have... full Today in the guest chair we have Adesola Olutola, better known as Addie, the Founder of D’IYANU, a ready-to-wear, African print clothing brand that is taking fashion by storm.

Fun fact: If you have seen any of my recent appearances, you have probably seen me in an outfit from D’IYANU. Whether it’s the skirts or dresses, I love the stretch of the fabric and the vibrancy of the prints.

On today’s episode, we will hear how Addie got started, how she differentiates her brand in a sea of competitors online, and how she is scaling her company.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Adesola Olutola, better known as Addie, the Founder of D’IYANU, a ready-to-wear, African print clothing brand that is taking fashion by storm.

Fun fact: If you have seen any of my recent appearances, you have probably seen me in an outfit from D’IYANU. Whether it’s the skirts or dresses, I love the stretch of the fabric and the vibrancy of the prints.

On today’s episode, we will hear how Addie got started, how she differentiates her brand in a sea of competitors online, and how she is scaling her company.

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]]> 132: From YouTube Sensation to Beauty Pioneer: Rochelle Graham Campbell of Alikay Naturals 132: From YouTube Sensation to Beauty Pioneer: Rochelle Graham Campbell of Alikay Naturals Wed, 20 Feb 2019 20:04:58 GMT 1:06:11 2cf8ff24035c42d3ba08a1b1c4d85a5b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-132-from-youtube-sensation-to-beauty-pioneer-rochelle-graham-campbell-of-alikay-naturals 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f19d 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair we have Rochelle Graham-Campbell. Coined a “beauty pioneer” by Essence Magazine, Rochelle is the CEO & Co- Founder of Alikay Naturals.

From struggling college student to YouTube sensation with over 16 million views, Rochelle is a Millennial Beauty Boss who made “getting to the root of you” her mission when she took an $100 initial investment that she earned waiting tables to convert her kitchen into her first laboratory.

Composed of the richest natural & organic ingredients, Alikay Naturals is one of the fastest growing beauty brands. The award-winning products are currently available at select Target, Rite Aid, Walmart, JC Penney and CVS stores.

On today’s episode we get into:

  • Her early entrepreneurial endeavors
  • How waiting tables at Olive Garden and throwing newspapers funded the early stages of her business
  • How she grew Alikay Naturals into one of the fastest growing beauty brands

 

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Rochelle Graham-Campbell. Coined a “beauty pioneer” by Essence Magazine, Rochelle is the CEO & Co- Founder of Alikay Naturals.

From struggling college student to YouTube sensation with over 16 million views, Rochelle is a Millennial Beauty Boss who made “getting to the root of you” her mission when she took an $100 initial investment that she earned waiting tables to convert her kitchen into her first laboratory.

Composed of the richest natural & organic ingredients, Alikay Naturals is one of the fastest growing beauty brands. The award-winning products are currently available at select Target, Rite Aid, Walmart, JC Penney and CVS stores.

On today’s episode we get into:

  • Her early entrepreneurial endeavors
  • How waiting tables at Olive Garden and throwing newspapers funded the early stages of her business
  • How she grew Alikay Naturals into one of the fastest growing beauty brands

 

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]]> <![CDATA[131: How These Black Women Nutritionists Turned Their Healthy Cooking Web Series into a Revenue-Generating Business (w/ Wendy & Jess of Food Heaven Made Easy)]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2019 19:44:19 GMT 57:40 f215d38daa494bd89d2d9ae1852d9726 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-131-how-these-black-women-nutritionists-turned-their-healthy-cooking-web-series-into-a-revenue-generating-business-w-wendy-amp-jess-of-food-heaven-made-easy 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f19e 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez are Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, Certified Diabetes Educators and co-founders of Food Heaven Made Easy (@foodheavenshow), a one-stop shop for delicious and nutritious living with over 145,000 followers from around... full Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez are Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, Certified Diabetes Educators and co-founders of Food Heaven Made Easy (@foodheavenshow), a one-stop shop for delicious and nutritious living with over 145,000 followers from around the globe.

What started as a healthy cooking web series has expanded into a full-fledged business. On today’s episode, hear how they create a living from their passion for nutrition. Find out how they structure their nutrition career to support their burgeoning business, all while building the brand on opposite coasts. Plus, how they continue to make healthy living principles accessible and culturally relevant.

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]]> Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez are Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, Certified Diabetes Educators and co-founders of Food Heaven Made Easy (@foodheavenshow), a one-stop shop for delicious and nutritious living with over 145,000 followers from around the globe.

What started as a healthy cooking web series has expanded into a full-fledged business. On today’s episode, hear how they create a living from their passion for nutrition. Find out how they structure their nutrition career to support their burgeoning business, all while building the brand on opposite coasts. Plus, how they continue to make healthy living principles accessible and culturally relevant.

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]]> 130: How Michelle Obama’s Hairstylist Yene Damtew Got Her Start And Opened Her Own Salon 130: How Michelle Obama’s Hairstylist Yene Damtew Got Her Start And Opened Her Own Salon Wed, 06 Feb 2019 15:52:14 GMT 52:05 0ba9334737694b879c161046dc6c1692 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-130-how-her-side-hustle-led-to-a-full-time-career-as-michelle-obamas-hairstylist-and-opening-her-own-salon-wyene-damtew 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f19f 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Michelle Obama's hairstylist and entrepreneur Yene Damtew is in the guest chair sharing her amazing side hustle journey. ⠀

Hear how her side hustle led to a full-time job as Michelle Obama's hairstylist AND opening her own salon Aesthetics Salon

What I admire most about Yene is her commitment to going back to college and completing her business degree, despite already having amazing experience, mentorships, and clientele.⠀

Today, she is a mentor to other salon business owners learning how to navigate the industry, run the operations, and turn a talent into a sustainable business and career. 

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Michelle Obama Hairstylist

Michelle Obama Hair

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]]> Michelle Obama's hairstylist and entrepreneur Yene Damtew is in the guest chair sharing her amazing side hustle journey. ⠀

Hear how her side hustle led to a full-time job as Michelle Obama's hairstylist AND opening her own salon Aesthetics Salon

What I admire most about Yene is her commitment to going back to college and completing her business degree, despite already having amazing experience, mentorships, and clientele.⠀

Today, she is a mentor to other salon business owners learning how to navigate the industry, run the operations, and turn a talent into a sustainable business and career. 

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Michelle Obama Hairstylist

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]]> <![CDATA[129: Should you start a podcast? Here's what you need to know]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:35:30 GMT 48:01 674e62db36b34c9c9b14024dae9f2e8d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-129-should-you-start-a-podcast-heres-what-you-need-to-know 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1a0 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd On today’s episode, I am answering: Should you start a podcast? If you or a friend are considering starting a podcast or wondering if it will be a helpful strategy for your business, or if you want more insight into how I launched Side Hustle Pro,... full On today’s episode, I am answering: Should you start a podcast?

If you or a friend are considering starting a podcast or wondering if it will be a helpful strategy for your business, or if you want more insight into how I launched Side Hustle Pro, this is the episode for you.

For full notes, visit: SideHustlePro.co/Podcast

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]]> On today’s episode, I am answering: Should you start a podcast?

If you or a friend are considering starting a podcast or wondering if it will be a helpful strategy for your business, or if you want more insight into how I launched Side Hustle Pro, this is the episode for you.

For full notes, visit: SideHustlePro.co/Podcast

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]]> <![CDATA[128: How to Get Press For Your Business When You're Just Starting Out w/ Dreena Whitfield of Whit PR]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:27:47 GMT 47:48 c1eae1e8583d4274a4a61257ad41aa13 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-128-how-to-get-press-for-your-business-when-youre-just-starting-out-w-dreena-whitfield-of-whit-pr 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1a1 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair is Dreena Whitfield, the founder of WhitPR, a New Jersey-based boutique strategic communications firm. Her clients have been featured on Good Morning America, in The New York Times, Essence, and more. You may be familiar with... full Today in the guest chair is Dreena Whitfield, the founder of WhitPR, a New Jersey-based boutique strategic communications firm.

Her clients have been featured on Good Morning America, in The New York Times, Essence, and more.

You may be familiar with WhitPR client The Budgetnista, who has graced The Side Hustle Pro guest chair, and has made several appearances on The Real Daytime television show.

On today’s episode, we learn how Dreena started WhitPR in her living room in 2009; with no clients, no media contacts, and no mentors, the side job she worked for years to invest in her business during the early stages, and what side hustlers need to know about when and how to get press for your business when you’re just getting started.

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]]> Today in the guest chair is Dreena Whitfield, the founder of WhitPR, a New Jersey-based boutique strategic communications firm.

Her clients have been featured on Good Morning America, in The New York Times, Essence, and more.

You may be familiar with WhitPR client The Budgetnista, who has graced The Side Hustle Pro guest chair, and has made several appearances on The Real Daytime television show.

On today’s episode, we learn how Dreena started WhitPR in her living room in 2009; with no clients, no media contacts, and no mentors, the side job she worked for years to invest in her business during the early stages, and what side hustlers need to know about when and how to get press for your business when you’re just getting started.

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]]> Ep 127: How The Founder of The Honey Pot Company is Disrupting Feminine Care Ep 127: How The Founder of The Honey Pot Company is Disrupting Feminine Care Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:29:28 GMT 52:44 a4aadd41b87844e393ebd5f2dde6df61 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-127-how-the-founder-of-the-honey-pot-company-is-disrupting-feminine-care 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1a2 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Beatrice Feliu-Espada, the Founder of The Honey Pot Company. The Honey Pot Company is a plant-based, chemical-free feminine care system that cleanses, protects, and balances your vagina. Powered by herbs, made by... full Today in the guest chair we have Beatrice Feliu-Espada, the Founder of The Honey Pot Company.

The Honey Pot Company is a plant-based, chemical-free feminine care system that cleanses, protects, and balances your vagina.

Powered by herbs, made by women, and 100% natural, The Honey Pot Company is disrupting the industry with a healthy alternative to feminine care.

I love their tagline: Made by humans with vaginas, for humans with vaginas.

As women, we all have to use tampons, pads, lubricants, and subsequently worry about the contents of the products we are putting into our bodies.

Beatrice is solving for all of that. She developed the products right in her kitchen. Armed with a mission, determination, and on the job experience, she is tackling scaling her business, entering multichannel mega retailers like Target, and figuring this out as she goes.

On today’s episode, we get into how a message from an ancestor brought her business to life and how she is building her mission-driven brand. Let’s get right into it.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Beatrice Feliu-Espada, the Founder of The Honey Pot Company.

The Honey Pot Company is a plant-based, chemical-free feminine care system that cleanses, protects, and balances your vagina.

Powered by herbs, made by women, and 100% natural, The Honey Pot Company is disrupting the industry with a healthy alternative to feminine care.

I love their tagline: Made by humans with vaginas, for humans with vaginas.

As women, we all have to use tampons, pads, lubricants, and subsequently worry about the contents of the products we are putting into our bodies.

Beatrice is solving for all of that. She developed the products right in her kitchen. Armed with a mission, determination, and on the job experience, she is tackling scaling her business, entering multichannel mega retailers like Target, and figuring this out as she goes.

On today’s episode, we get into how a message from an ancestor brought her business to life and how she is building her mission-driven brand. Let’s get right into it.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher

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HoneyBook makes it easy to streamline your process with client and calendar management tools, and custom branded proposals and contracts. To get started at HoneyBook.com today use promo code HUSTLEPRO for 50% off your first year.

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]]> Ep 126: What Your Website Needs For Your Business to Flourish w/ Krystle Rowry Ep 126: What Your Website Needs For Your Business to Flourish w/ Krystle Rowry Thu, 10 Jan 2019 18:18:48 GMT 50:56 7201fb39152e4b598ef2079c7984a7ff false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-126-what-your-website-needs-for-your-business-to-flourish-w-krystle-rowry 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1a3 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have (better known as Kriss), a Web Designer and Brand Strategist majorly obsessed with online marketing, launching and revenue growth. Kriss specializes in strategically building 6, 7 and even 8-figure brands alongside... full Today in the guest chair we have Krystle Rowry (better known as Kriss), a Web Designer and Brand Strategist majorly obsessed with online marketing, launching and revenue growth. Kriss specializes in strategically building 6, 7 and even 8-figure brands alongside each of her clients.As a professional designer for over 10 years, Kriss has had the pleasure of creating design strategies for New York Times best selling authors, Oprah endorsed thought-leaders, top YouTubers, content creators, leading podcasters and even a Grammy award-winning artist.

Some of her notable clients include Marie Forleo, Franchesca Ramsey, Hey Fran Hey, Luvvie Ajayi, Danielle Leslie and moreKriss has designs featured on BuzzFeed, Essence, and Refinery 29 and on television including VH1, TVOne, and The Food Network.

On today’s episode, we discuss how she got started, how she built her own web design and brand strategy business, and what YOUR website needs for your business to flourish.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Krystle Rowry (better known as Kriss), a Web Designer and Brand Strategist majorly obsessed with online marketing, launching and revenue growth. Kriss specializes in strategically building 6, 7 and even 8-figure brands alongside each of her clients.As a professional designer for over 10 years, Kriss has had the pleasure of creating design strategies for New York Times best selling authors, Oprah endorsed thought-leaders, top YouTubers, content creators, leading podcasters and even a Grammy award-winning artist.

Some of her notable clients include Marie Forleo, Franchesca Ramsey, Hey Fran Hey, Luvvie Ajayi, Danielle Leslie and moreKriss has designs featured on BuzzFeed, Essence, and Refinery 29 and on television including VH1, TVOne, and The Food Network.

On today’s episode, we discuss how she got started, how she built her own web design and brand strategy business, and what YOUR website needs for your business to flourish.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher

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FreshBooks. Try FreshBooks FREE for 30 days. Go to freshbooks.com/sidehustlepro and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the how did you hear about us section to get started.

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]]> Ep 125: The Simple System that Turned My Podcast Into a 6-Figure Business Ep 125: The Simple System that Turned My Podcast Into a 6-Figure Business Thu, 03 Jan 2019 22:56:08 GMT 38:18 ae69f7bf02e04c48814eca471ddc0be1 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-125-the-simple-system-that-turned-my-podcast-into-a-6-figure-business 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1a4 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd I am back with a solo episode to kick off January!This episode comes highly requested, as people have asked to learn more about the systems that helped me turn my podcast into a six-figure business. Listen in to hear how I eliminate overwhelm, push... full I am back with a solo episode to kick off January!This episode comes highly requested, as people have asked to learn more about the systems that helped me turn my podcast into a six-figure business.

Listen in to hear how I eliminate overwhelm, push past mental blocks, how I am still able to get things down in between my reality tv binges, and so much more.

Also, I have a special treat for my listeners. For the next week only, you can purchase the newly revamped Goal Getter Action Plan for just $49 with code 2019.

The normal price is $98. So get it now, for 50% off while you can.

Head over to SideHustlePro.co/GoalGetter to snag your own Goal Getter Action Plan today and enter code 2019 for the $49 price.

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]]> I am back with a solo episode to kick off January!This episode comes highly requested, as people have asked to learn more about the systems that helped me turn my podcast into a six-figure business.

Listen in to hear how I eliminate overwhelm, push past mental blocks, how I am still able to get things down in between my reality tv binges, and so much more.

Also, I have a special treat for my listeners. For the next week only, you can purchase the newly revamped Goal Getter Action Plan for just $49 with code 2019.

The normal price is $98. So get it now, for 50% off while you can.

Head over to SideHustlePro.co/GoalGetter to snag your own Goal Getter Action Plan today and enter code 2019 for the $49 price.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher

This episode is brought to you by:

FreshBooks. Try FreshBooks FREE for 30 days. Go to freshbooks.com/sidehustlepro and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the how did you hear about us section to get started.

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]]> Ep 124: The Biggest Mistakes and Biggest Wins I Made In My Business This Year Ep 124: The Biggest Mistakes and Biggest Wins I Made In My Business This Year Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT 59:25 a9260c2a96df4309b8363208f91bea59 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-124-the-biggest-mistakes-and-biggest-wins-i-made-in-my-business-this-year 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1a5 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today I’m back in the guest chair for the first ever LIVE episode. That’s right, this episode was recorded live on Facebook and Instagram. I’m sharing my first year of entrepreneurship in review. Hear my honest thoughts on how the first year... full Today I’m back in the guest chair for the first ever LIVE episode. That’s right, this episode was recorded live on Facebook and Instagram. I’m sharing my first year of entrepreneurship in review.

Hear my honest thoughts on how the first year went, where I succeeded and where I fell short. I’m breaking down my biggest mistakes and biggest wins and planning for the future.

Interested in learning more about the Podcast Moguls Podcast Accelerator? Start Here

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HoneyBook. HoneyBook makes it easy to streamline your process with client and calendar management tools, and custom branded proposals and contracts. To get started at HoneyBook.com today use promo code HUSTLEPRO for 50% off your first year.

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]]> Today I’m back in the guest chair for the first ever LIVE episode. That’s right, this episode was recorded live on Facebook and Instagram. I’m sharing my first year of entrepreneurship in review.

Hear my honest thoughts on how the first year went, where I succeeded and where I fell short. I’m breaking down my biggest mistakes and biggest wins and planning for the future.

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]]> Ep 123: How to Start Charging for Your Expertise And Stop Doing Things For Free w/Sakita Holley Ep 123: How to Start Charging for Your Expertise And Stop Doing Things For Free w/Sakita Holley Wed, 19 Dec 2018 15:23:21 GMT 52:15 38450578e40e4ff99d6bd9296803aaa4 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-123-how-to-start-charging-for-your-expertise-and-stop-doing-things-for-free-wsakita-holley 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1a6 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair is Sakita Holley, the Founder/CEO of House of Success PR. Since 2011, Sakita’s firm House of Success PR has worked with a wide array of clients that include African Pride, Lottabody, KinkyCurlyYaki, Harlem Arts Festival,... full Today in the guest chair is Sakita Holley, the Founder/CEO of House of Success PR.

Since 2011, Sakita’s firm House of Success PR has worked with a wide array of clients that include African Pride, Lottabody, KinkyCurlyYaki, Harlem Arts Festival, Heat Free Hair and more.

In addition to her PR work, she also hosts a popular business podcast called Hashtags and Stilettos, which is designed to help millennial women win at work, in business and everywhere in between. Sakita has been featured by Essence Magazine, Black Enterprise, Women's Biz Journals, xoNecole AND more for her PR and business expertise.

In 2017, Sakita was named as one of PRWeek's 40 Under 40 honorees and she is a proud graduate of Howard University. Sakita played a special role in the beginning of this side hustle Pro podcast and you'll hear all about that in this episode. She is someone who inspires me to keep it moving and has always driven home to me that done is better than perfect.In this episode we are going to be breaking down how to start charging for your expertise and stop doing things for free because we are going into 2019 and we are charging for our expertise. You are going to start making money from your side hustle and we are going to get rid of the intimidation and fear that can come with setting our rates and charging folks.

You’ll learn How Sakita started her own PR company and the financial struggles that she faced. You'll also hear how she learned how to set her rates and of course we get into how to start charging for your services including when to be flexible.

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Care/of. For 25% off your FIRST month of personalized care/of vitamins, visit takecareof.com and enter promo code sidehustle.

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]]> Today in the guest chair is Sakita Holley, the Founder/CEO of House of Success PR.

Since 2011, Sakita’s firm House of Success PR has worked with a wide array of clients that include African Pride, Lottabody, KinkyCurlyYaki, Harlem Arts Festival, Heat Free Hair and more.

In addition to her PR work, she also hosts a popular business podcast called Hashtags and Stilettos, which is designed to help millennial women win at work, in business and everywhere in between. Sakita has been featured by Essence Magazine, Black Enterprise, Women's Biz Journals, xoNecole AND more for her PR and business expertise.

In 2017, Sakita was named as one of PRWeek's 40 Under 40 honorees and she is a proud graduate of Howard University. Sakita played a special role in the beginning of this side hustle Pro podcast and you'll hear all about that in this episode. She is someone who inspires me to keep it moving and has always driven home to me that done is better than perfect.In this episode we are going to be breaking down how to start charging for your expertise and stop doing things for free because we are going into 2019 and we are charging for our expertise. You are going to start making money from your side hustle and we are going to get rid of the intimidation and fear that can come with setting our rates and charging folks.

You’ll learn How Sakita started her own PR company and the financial struggles that she faced. You'll also hear how she learned how to set her rates and of course we get into how to start charging for your services including when to be flexible.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher

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Care/of. For 25% off your FIRST month of personalized care/of vitamins, visit takecareof.com and enter promo code sidehustle.

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]]> Ep 122: How the Founder of Spiked Spin is Creating a More Inclusive Fitness Industry Ep 122: How the Founder of Spiked Spin is Creating a More Inclusive Fitness Industry Wed, 12 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT 46:37 bcbac4e0108d43458e1400b27e2ed0be false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-122-how-the-founder-of-spiked-spin-is-creating-a-more-inclusive-fitness-industry 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1a7 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair is Briana Owens, the Founder of Spiked Spin. Briana is the perfect example that when you have a vision in your heart it doesn't matter what else exists in the market or what you think the competition might be you have to go after it. For example, by no means does New York City have a shortage of Fitness classes, but after 5 years of spinning across the city, avid cycling fan Briana decided there was a void—one that she was meant to fill. So, balancing her full-time job in advertising she received her certification in spin and got to work.Briana wanted to create an experience specifically with women of color in mind. And so—Spiked Spin was born. Spiked Spin classes are packed with a diverse array of young women and men committed to getting their bodies and lives together.On today's episode, I talk with Briana about how she got started, but also why it’s so important to have a spirit of discernment, a practice of being in tune with what's on your heart and following what's in your soul. We also talk about the importance of checking your ego and proving out your concept, before you take on debt or do things just for show. She is starting her business slow and steady and going about it in a really smart way.

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Mented Cosmetics. Side Hustle Pro listeners get 15% off of all their Mented purchases! Head over to www.mentedcosmetics.com/sidehustle or use code SideHustle at checkout.

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]]> Today in the guest chair is Briana Owens, the Founder of Spiked Spin. Briana is the perfect example that when you have a vision in your heart it doesn't matter what else exists in the market or what you think the competition might be you have to go after it. For example, by no means does New York City have a shortage of Fitness classes, but after 5 years of spinning across the city, avid cycling fan Briana decided there was a void—one that she was meant to fill. So, balancing her full-time job in advertising she received her certification in spin and got to work.Briana wanted to create an experience specifically with women of color in mind. And so—Spiked Spin was born. Spiked Spin classes are packed with a diverse array of young women and men committed to getting their bodies and lives together.On today's episode, I talk with Briana about how she got started, but also why it’s so important to have a spirit of discernment, a practice of being in tune with what's on your heart and following what's in your soul. We also talk about the importance of checking your ego and proving out your concept, before you take on debt or do things just for show. She is starting her business slow and steady and going about it in a really smart way.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher

This episode is brought to you by:

Mented Cosmetics. Side Hustle Pro listeners get 15% off of all their Mented purchases! Head over to www.mentedcosmetics.com/sidehustle or use code SideHustle at checkout.

Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro

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]]> Ep 121: Interior Designer Turned Startup Founder Nicole Gibbons on Launching Clare Ep 121: Interior Designer Turned Startup Founder Nicole Gibbons on Launching Clare Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT 43:54 f8bd7c4ce5f64240b1d36c5232cd0c57 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-121-interior-designer-turned-startup-founder-nicole-gibbons-on-launching-clare-paint 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1a8 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair is Nicole Gibbons, the CEO and Founder of . Nicole is an entrepreneur, interior designer, blogger, and on-air personality best known for her fashion-forward take on personal style expressed through the home. Clare is... full Today in the guest chair is Nicole Gibbons, the CEO and Founder of Clare. Nicole is an entrepreneur, interior designer, blogger, and on-air personality best known for her fashion-forward take on personal style expressed through the home.

Clare is essentially paint shopping simplified. Nicole has created an easier way to paint a space you love with premium paint, designer-curated colors, and the best painting supplies—all delivered to your door.

Nicole has been featured in top media outlets such as HGTV, The Rachael Ray Show, Good Morning America and more. She appeared on the Emmy Award-winning Home Made Simple on OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network, for three seasons as a designer helping deserving families re-imagine their living spaces. 

On today’s episode, we will get into what inspired her to pivot and how she got herself prepared to launch, secure funding, and now scale.

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This episode is brought to you by:

Mented Cosmetics. Side Hustle Pro listeners get 15% off of all their Mented purchases! Head over to www.mentedcosmetics.com/sidehustle or use code SideHustle at checkout.

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]]> Today in the guest chair is Nicole Gibbons, the CEO and Founder of Clare. Nicole is an entrepreneur, interior designer, blogger, and on-air personality best known for her fashion-forward take on personal style expressed through the home.

Clare is essentially paint shopping simplified. Nicole has created an easier way to paint a space you love with premium paint, designer-curated colors, and the best painting supplies—all delivered to your door.

Nicole has been featured in top media outlets such as HGTV, The Rachael Ray Show, Good Morning America and more. She appeared on the Emmy Award-winning Home Made Simple on OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network, for three seasons as a designer helping deserving families re-imagine their living spaces. 

On today’s episode, we will get into what inspired her to pivot and how she got herself prepared to launch, secure funding, and now scale.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

This episode is brought to you by:

Mented Cosmetics. Side Hustle Pro listeners get 15% off of all their Mented purchases! Head over to www.mentedcosmetics.com/sidehustle or use code SideHustle at checkout.

Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro

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]]> Ep 120: Ask Nicaila Anything! Ep 120: Ask Nicaila Anything! Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:04:44 GMT 51:21 2455053bfe744cc19bfbf3f292c7748a false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-120-ask-nicaila-anything 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1a9 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair, I’m back with another Q&A episode.

This was inspired by a Q&A I did on Instagram stories the other day. By the way, if you are not following me on Instagram, I’m @sidehustlepro, I jump into my stories often to show you the behind the scenes that don’t always end up making it to the feed. So follow and subscribe to updates so you’ll also know when I go live. Today, I get into:

  • When I realized I could do this full time
  • What I invested in first: marketing or PR
  • What I miss about my corporate job
  • How bschool helped me become an entrepreneur
  • The RIGHT way to pitch yourself as a guest on Side Hustle Pro (hint: It’s not in the DMs)
  • And so much more!

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This episode is brought to you by:

Mented Cosmetics. Side Hustle Pro listeners get 15% off of all their Mented purchases! Head over to www.mentedcosmetics.com/sidehustle or use code SideHustle at checkout.

Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro

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]]> Today in the guest chair, I’m back with another Q&A episode.

This was inspired by a Q&A I did on Instagram stories the other day. By the way, if you are not following me on Instagram, I’m @sidehustlepro, I jump into my stories often to show you the behind the scenes that don’t always end up making it to the feed. So follow and subscribe to updates so you’ll also know when I go live. Today, I get into:

  • When I realized I could do this full time
  • What I invested in first: marketing or PR
  • What I miss about my corporate job
  • How bschool helped me become an entrepreneur
  • The RIGHT way to pitch yourself as a guest on Side Hustle Pro (hint: It’s not in the DMs)
  • And so much more!

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher

This episode is brought to you by:

Mented Cosmetics. Side Hustle Pro listeners get 15% off of all their Mented purchases! Head over to www.mentedcosmetics.com/sidehustle or use code SideHustle at checkout.

Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro

Links mentioned on this episode

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If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep 119: What It's Like To Launch A Chocolate Factory in Harlem w/Jessica Spaulding]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:23:25 GMT 1:20:14 65daa6879f044cebb3e5c89fd871de4d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-119-what-its-like-to-launch-a-chocolate-factory-in-harlem-wjessica-spaulding 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1aa 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair, we have Jessica Spaulding, Founder of Harlem Chocolate Factory. Jessica grew up in a home where sugar was not on the menu in no shape or form. But putting her entrepreneurial skills to the test early on, she struck a deal... full Today in the guest chair, we have Jessica Spaulding, Founder of Harlem Chocolate Factory.

Jessica grew up in a home where sugar was not on the menu in no shape or form. But putting her entrepreneurial skills to the test early on, she struck a deal with her mother: if she could make her own candy, then she would also be allowed to eat it. As a Food Network enthusiast she learned to make all types of chocolate at just 10 years old, a passion that would inspire her to eventually launch Harlem Chocolate Factory.

At Harlem Chocolate Factory, Jessica produces bars and brownies inspired by the rich ethnic heritage of her native Harlem community. Jessica emphasizes quality, handcrafting her products and responsibly sourcing her chocolate.Now, outsiders discouraged Jessica from starting her own business, saying that there was no money to be made. She was determined, however, and in college decided to take a shot at starting a chocolate company. While she was not successful at first, it encouraged her to take time to learn core business skills, a step that has paid off in the long run. On today’s episode, you’ll learn:

  • How Jessica bounced back from business failure and created success from the ashes
  • The resources and competitions she participated in to buy supplies and make samples
  • How she connected with a mentor that helped her prepare for competitions and think through elements of her business
  • How she found partners that gave her the financial stability to build her dream and take her business to the next level
  • And how she is continuing to develop her business as a young entrepreneur working through challenges and missteps

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher

This episode is brought to you by:

Mented Cosmetics. Side Hustle Pro listeners get 15% off of all their Mented purchases! Head over to www.mentedcosmetics.com/sidehustle or use code SideHustle at checkout.

Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro

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Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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]]> Today in the guest chair, we have Jessica Spaulding, Founder of Harlem Chocolate Factory.

Jessica grew up in a home where sugar was not on the menu in no shape or form. But putting her entrepreneurial skills to the test early on, she struck a deal with her mother: if she could make her own candy, then she would also be allowed to eat it. As a Food Network enthusiast she learned to make all types of chocolate at just 10 years old, a passion that would inspire her to eventually launch Harlem Chocolate Factory.

At Harlem Chocolate Factory, Jessica produces bars and brownies inspired by the rich ethnic heritage of her native Harlem community. Jessica emphasizes quality, handcrafting her products and responsibly sourcing her chocolate.Now, outsiders discouraged Jessica from starting her own business, saying that there was no money to be made. She was determined, however, and in college decided to take a shot at starting a chocolate company. While she was not successful at first, it encouraged her to take time to learn core business skills, a step that has paid off in the long run. On today’s episode, you’ll learn:

  • How Jessica bounced back from business failure and created success from the ashes
  • The resources and competitions she participated in to buy supplies and make samples
  • How she connected with a mentor that helped her prepare for competitions and think through elements of her business
  • How she found partners that gave her the financial stability to build her dream and take her business to the next level
  • And how she is continuing to develop her business as a young entrepreneur working through challenges and missteps

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher

This episode is brought to you by:

Mented Cosmetics. Side Hustle Pro listeners get 15% off of all their Mented purchases! Head over to www.mentedcosmetics.com/sidehustle or use code SideHustle at checkout.

Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro

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If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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Harlem Chocolate Factory - @harlemchocolatefactory

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep 118: Building Your Brand, Growing Your Following & Leveraging INFLUENCE w/ Brittany Hennessy]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:24:20 GMT 1:02:55 80aecebcb96c4c999ab43d2f6dc33e81 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-118-building-your-brand-growing-your-following-amp-leveraging-influence-w-brittany-hennessy 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1ab 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair we have Brittany Hennessy.

Brittany is a marketer and the author of INFLUENCER: Building Your Brand in the Age of Social Media. She was the first-ever Senior Director of Influencer Strategy & Talent Partnerships for Hearst Magazines Digital Media, and the co-founder of Carbon.

Before reaching out to Brittany, I read her book and I found it extremely helpful. This year, I found myself on the receiving end of more requests for brand collaborations, partnerships and influencer posts that I ever had before. I used the INFLUENCER book templates to confidently negotiate counter offers or decline opportunities that were not right for my business without burning a bridge. So, as usual, when I discover something useful, I want to share it with you guys.

I think that anyone can benefit from Brittany’s knowledge about influencer marketing. Especially if you have plans to build out and monetize your personal brand or ever work with another brand for any reason, for example having them sponsor an event, a podcast, a blog, or if you are invited to speak on a panel, this will be the episode to consult.

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This episode is brought to you by: WIDOWS, the movie

WIDOWS is a modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption from Academy Award-winning director Steve McQueen and co-writer and bestselling author of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn. The film stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Robert Duvall and Liam Neeson.

Widows arrives in theaters on Friday! Watch more here.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Brittany Hennessy.

Brittany is a marketer and the author of INFLUENCER: Building Your Brand in the Age of Social Media. She was the first-ever Senior Director of Influencer Strategy & Talent Partnerships for Hearst Magazines Digital Media, and the co-founder of Carbon.

Before reaching out to Brittany, I read her book and I found it extremely helpful. This year, I found myself on the receiving end of more requests for brand collaborations, partnerships and influencer posts that I ever had before. I used the INFLUENCER book templates to confidently negotiate counter offers or decline opportunities that were not right for my business without burning a bridge. So, as usual, when I discover something useful, I want to share it with you guys.

I think that anyone can benefit from Brittany’s knowledge about influencer marketing. Especially if you have plans to build out and monetize your personal brand or ever work with another brand for any reason, for example having them sponsor an event, a podcast, a blog, or if you are invited to speak on a panel, this will be the episode to consult.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

This episode is brought to you by: WIDOWS, the movie

WIDOWS is a modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption from Academy Award-winning director Steve McQueen and co-writer and bestselling author of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn. The film stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Robert Duvall and Liam Neeson.

Widows arrives in theaters on Friday! Watch more here.

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If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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]]> Ep 117: How Power Couple Monique and Chevalo Wilsondebriano started Charleston Gourmet Burger Company Ep 117: How Power Couple Monique and Chevalo Wilsondebriano started Charleston Gourmet Burger Company Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:12:44 GMT 1:02:39 d61ce6a96ad9430dbce0f87bb7f5a9eb false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-117-how-power-couple-monique-and-chevalo-wisdondebriano-started-charleston-gourmet-burger-company 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1ac 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Imagine coming up with a marinade that had guests at your bbq forming a line for second and thirds. That’s exactly what happened when today’s guest Monique Wilsondebriano and her husband Chevalo threw a BBQ at their home in Charleston, South... full Imagine coming up with a marinade that had guests at your bbq forming a line for second and thirds. That’s exactly what happened when today’s guest Monique Wilsondebriano and her husband Chevalo threw a BBQ at their home in Charleston, South Carolina.

What they thought was just a secret recipe formed out of their love of food and experimentation, has grown into the nationally acclaimed Charleston Gourmet Burger Company.

Their All Natural, Gluten Free Charleston Gourmet Burger Marinade and Gourmet Burger Sauce is currently available in hundreds of retail locations across the country such as Whole Foods Market, Wal-Mart, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Kroger Supermarkets, and The Market at Macy’s.

In today’s episode, we get into how a company that started by accident has grown into a legacy building endeavor.

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WIDOWS is a modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption from Academy Award-winning director Steve McQueen and co-writer and bestselling author of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn. The film stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Robert Duvall and Liam Neeson.Widows arrives in theaters on November 16! Watch more here.

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]]> Imagine coming up with a marinade that had guests at your bbq forming a line for second and thirds. That’s exactly what happened when today’s guest Monique Wilsondebriano and her husband Chevalo threw a BBQ at their home in Charleston, South Carolina.

What they thought was just a secret recipe formed out of their love of food and experimentation, has grown into the nationally acclaimed Charleston Gourmet Burger Company.

Their All Natural, Gluten Free Charleston Gourmet Burger Marinade and Gourmet Burger Sauce is currently available in hundreds of retail locations across the country such as Whole Foods Market, Wal-Mart, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Kroger Supermarkets, and The Market at Macy’s.

In today’s episode, we get into how a company that started by accident has grown into a legacy building endeavor.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher

This episode is brought to you by: WIDOWS, the movie.

WIDOWS is a modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption from Academy Award-winning director Steve McQueen and co-writer and bestselling author of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn. The film stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Robert Duvall and Liam Neeson.Widows arrives in theaters on November 16! Watch more here.

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep 116: Entrepreneur Diaries: Do I need therapy? What my nutritionist told me & more]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:33:01 GMT 31:49 47baa0e8e33744729361ad9f97fa9d7c false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-116-entrepreneur-diaries-do-i-need-therapy-what-my-nutritionist-told-me-more 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1ad 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full On today's episode I am back with my entrepreneur diaries, updating you on what's been going on since I checked in in September. In today's episode, I get into:

  • My experience searching for the right therapist
  • My life-changing appointment with a nutritionist
  • How I am "doing it scared"
  • And so much more!

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud Stitcher

This episode is brought to you by:

WIDOWS, the movie.

WIDOWS is a modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption from Academy Award-winning director Steve McQueen and co-writer and bestselling author of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn. The film stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Robert Duvall and Liam Neeson.Widows arrives in theaters on November 16! Watch more here.

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]]> On today's episode I am back with my entrepreneur diaries, updating you on what's been going on since I checked in in September. In today's episode, I get into:

  • My experience searching for the right therapist
  • My life-changing appointment with a nutritionist
  • How I am "doing it scared"
  • And so much more!

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud Stitcher

This episode is brought to you by:

WIDOWS, the movie.

WIDOWS is a modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption from Academy Award-winning director Steve McQueen and co-writer and bestselling author of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn. The film stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Robert Duvall and Liam Neeson.Widows arrives in theaters on November 16! Watch more here.

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]]> Ep 115: How This Corporate Dropout Went From Engineering to Launching A 6-Figure Coaching Business w/Jereshia Hawk Ep 115: How This Corporate Dropout Went From Engineering to Launching A 6-Figure Coaching Business w/Jereshia Hawk Wed, 24 Oct 2018 15:16:04 GMT 56:08 8ca1f1985ff64bc7879742219c8320cd false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-115-how-this-corporate-dropout-went-from-engineering-to-launching-a-6-figure-coaching-business-wjereshia-hawk 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1ae 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s guest is . Jereshia is an Income Strategist and recent Corporate Dropout who helps content creators, coaches, and consultants 4X their revenue through online positioning and sales strategy. Before starting her own business, Jereshia was a... full Today’s guest is Jereshia Hawk. Jereshia is an Income Strategist and recent Corporate Dropout who helps content creators, coaches, and consultants 4X their revenue through online positioning and sales strategy.

Before starting her own business, Jereshia was a Civil Engineer on the leadership track to become the next generation of leadership at her company. She was the lead engineer on a $400M pipeline project. She had no plans to leave her corporate job to become an entrepreneur.

But as she learned to package her corporate training into lessons that could help other entrepreneurs sell their service based business, she shifted her career plans.

Today, she teaches others her PROVEN process to build a 5-Figure business selling your services online.

On today’s episode we get into:

  • How to develop your signature serviceHow to determine how to price your services
  • Why she continued to side hustle after booking her first $60,000 in sales
  • And so much more!

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

This episode is brought to you by:

WIDOWS, the movie. 

WIDOWS is a modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption from  Academy Award-winning director Steve McQueen and co-writer and bestselling author of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn. The film stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Robert Duvall and Liam Neeson.

Widows arrives in theaters on November 16! Check out the trailer here.

This episode is also brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro

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]]> Today’s guest is Jereshia Hawk. Jereshia is an Income Strategist and recent Corporate Dropout who helps content creators, coaches, and consultants 4X their revenue through online positioning and sales strategy.

Before starting her own business, Jereshia was a Civil Engineer on the leadership track to become the next generation of leadership at her company. She was the lead engineer on a $400M pipeline project. She had no plans to leave her corporate job to become an entrepreneur.

But as she learned to package her corporate training into lessons that could help other entrepreneurs sell their service based business, she shifted her career plans.

Today, she teaches others her PROVEN process to build a 5-Figure business selling your services online.

On today’s episode we get into:

  • How to develop your signature serviceHow to determine how to price your services
  • Why she continued to side hustle after booking her first $60,000 in sales
  • And so much more!

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

This episode is brought to you by:

WIDOWS, the movie. 

WIDOWS is a modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption from  Academy Award-winning director Steve McQueen and co-writer and bestselling author of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn. The film stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Robert Duvall and Liam Neeson.

Widows arrives in theaters on November 16! Check out the trailer here.

This episode is also brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro

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]]> Ep 114: How to Kick Imposter Syndrome to the Curb and Become a Fiercer Woman w/ Catherine Soliz-Rey Ep 114: How to Kick Imposter Syndrome to the Curb and Become a Fiercer Woman w/ Catherine Soliz-Rey Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:11:12 GMT 45:52 e8dd8814f7b84739b5eeb0e664da41ec false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-114-how-to-kick-imposter-syndrome-to-the-curb-and-become-a-fiercer-woman-w-catherine-soliz-rey 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1af 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair is Catherine Soliz-Rey. Catherine is a Self Transformation Strategist for Women and the founder of the Fiercer Woman brand, where she empowers and motivates women with ways to get past their blocks and become their fiercest... full Today in the guest chair is Catherine Soliz-Rey. Catherine is a Self Transformation Strategist for Women and the founder of the Fiercer Woman brand, where she empowers and motivates women with ways to get past their blocks and become their fiercest selves in life and business.

Fun fact, when I first started my blog back in 2015, Catherine was one of the first people I come across. I came across Catherine when I was starting out in side hustling. I was attracted to her authentic approach to sharing marketing and content creating tips. She is personally someone I have purchased content from and learned from, and I always like sharing some of my best kept secrets with the side hustle pro audience, so I had to have her in the guest chair.

Today, I still look to Catherine for motivation to not let fear of what might go wrong hold me back and just do it.

Catherine has used her marketing expertise to train hundreds of entrepreneurs how to build their brand and do the personal development work necessary to breakthrough. She has done this through online training programs, courses, and live speaking events. Helping women elevate so they can step into their true potential, and live to the fullest is her primary goal.

On today’s episode we get into:

  • How to overcome the mental barriers that keep you stuck and stagnant
  • How to create habits that move the needle
  • How she overcame her rock bottom moment and is now able to inspire other women to step into their greatness

Now, let’s get into it

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]]> Today in the guest chair is Catherine Soliz-Rey. Catherine is a Self Transformation Strategist for Women and the founder of the Fiercer Woman brand, where she empowers and motivates women with ways to get past their blocks and become their fiercest selves in life and business.

Fun fact, when I first started my blog back in 2015, Catherine was one of the first people I come across. I came across Catherine when I was starting out in side hustling. I was attracted to her authentic approach to sharing marketing and content creating tips. She is personally someone I have purchased content from and learned from, and I always like sharing some of my best kept secrets with the side hustle pro audience, so I had to have her in the guest chair.

Today, I still look to Catherine for motivation to not let fear of what might go wrong hold me back and just do it.

Catherine has used her marketing expertise to train hundreds of entrepreneurs how to build their brand and do the personal development work necessary to breakthrough. She has done this through online training programs, courses, and live speaking events. Helping women elevate so they can step into their true potential, and live to the fullest is her primary goal.

On today’s episode we get into:

  • How to overcome the mental barriers that keep you stuck and stagnant
  • How to create habits that move the needle
  • How she overcame her rock bottom moment and is now able to inspire other women to step into their greatness

Now, let’s get into it

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep 113: Therapy for Black Girls' Dr. Joy Harden Bradford on How Founders Can Take Care of Their Mental Health]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2018 14:18:05 GMT 43:20 a042875821da40978662345d6d5b90e6 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-113-therapy-for-black-girls-dr-joy-harden-bradford-on-how-founders-can-take-care-of-their-mental-health 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1b0 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair is the one and only, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a Licensed Psychologist, Speaker, and the host of the wildly popular mental health podcast, Therapy for Black Girls. She received her Bachelor’s degree... full Today in the guest chair is the one and only, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a Licensed Psychologist, Speaker, and the host of the wildly popular mental health podcast, Therapy for Black Girls. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana, her Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Arkansas State, and her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The University of Georgia.Her work focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Blackwomen and she specializes in creating spaces for Black women to have fuller and healthierrelationships with themselves and others.She has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, Bustle, Huffington Post, Black Enterprise, Women’s Health, BuzzFeed, Teen Vogue, and Essence. This episode is so important to me because I am passionate about breaking the stigma of mental health. Like any other part of our body, we need to take care of our mind. And as Founders, sometimes we think what we are experiencing is unique to us, so we go through a lot of internal torment trying to figure things out on our own. As I talk about with Dr. Joy, sometimes I have felt like, I don’t need to speak to anyone, it’s not that serious. But on today’s episode we get into:

  • Why you shouldn’t wait to reach a breaking point before seeking support
  • The truth about self care and why you can’t “self-care” yourself into not going to therapy
  • What self sabotage looks like and how to overcome it
  • How to thrive as a black founder

As a reminder, this episode is in no way a substitute to seeking help from a licensed therapist in your state.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

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Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro

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If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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Therapy for Black Girls - @therapyforblackgirls

Dr. Joy - @hellodrjoy

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]]> Today in the guest chair is the one and only, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a Licensed Psychologist, Speaker, and the host of the wildly popular mental health podcast, Therapy for Black Girls. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana, her Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Arkansas State, and her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The University of Georgia.Her work focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Blackwomen and she specializes in creating spaces for Black women to have fuller and healthierrelationships with themselves and others.She has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, Bustle, Huffington Post, Black Enterprise, Women’s Health, BuzzFeed, Teen Vogue, and Essence. This episode is so important to me because I am passionate about breaking the stigma of mental health. Like any other part of our body, we need to take care of our mind. And as Founders, sometimes we think what we are experiencing is unique to us, so we go through a lot of internal torment trying to figure things out on our own. As I talk about with Dr. Joy, sometimes I have felt like, I don’t need to speak to anyone, it’s not that serious. But on today’s episode we get into:

  • Why you shouldn’t wait to reach a breaking point before seeking support
  • The truth about self care and why you can’t “self-care” yourself into not going to therapy
  • What self sabotage looks like and how to overcome it
  • How to thrive as a black founder

As a reminder, this episode is in no way a substitute to seeking help from a licensed therapist in your state.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

Links mentioned on this episode

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

Sponsors

Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. As a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/SHP​

Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro

Announcements

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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Therapy for Black Girls - @therapyforblackgirls

Dr. Joy - @hellodrjoy

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]]> Ep 112: How to Run a Business with Your Friends with Curly Girl Collective Ep 112: How to Run a Business with Your Friends with Curly Girl Collective Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:47:07 GMT 59:42 f07e5a3e128f445eb4a220256b541d18 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-112-how-to-run-a-business-with-your-friends-with-curly-girl-collective 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1b1 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair are the ladies of Curly Girl Collective. Curly Girl Collective is comprised of Charisse, Gia, Melody, Simone and Tracey. Curly Girl Collective’s vision is to be a change agent in the beauty industry by connecting, empowering... full Today in the guest chair are the ladies of Curly Girl Collective. Curly Girl Collective is comprised of Charisse, Gia, Melody, Simone and Tracey. Curly Girl Collective’s vision is to be a change agent in the beauty industry by connecting, empowering and celebrating women of color around the world.

Their mission is to create innovative experiences that celebrate natural beauty and showcase the best brands for women of color. And they have done so with signature events that have taken the natural world by storm. You may know them best for their signature event, CURLFEST, which takes place annually in the summer in Prospect Park.

These ladies went from dreaming up a vision for this business during a potluck in one of their apartments to now producing a large scale, activation filled experiences for natural hair women with brand partners like Shea Moisture, Target, BET and more! Most importantly, these women are dear friends, and running a business with your girlfriends is no easy feat.

On today’s episode we get into:

  • How to run a successful business with close friends
  • How they each juggle their full time careers with a major and successful side hustle that is Curly Girl Collective
  • You’ll also learn a fun fact about my personal connection to Curly Girl Collective
  • And so much more!

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

Links mentioned on this episode

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

Sponsors

Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. As a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/SHP​

Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro

Announcements

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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Connect on Instagram:

Curly Girl Collective - @CurlyGirlCollective

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]]> Today in the guest chair are the ladies of Curly Girl Collective. Curly Girl Collective is comprised of Charisse, Gia, Melody, Simone and Tracey. Curly Girl Collective’s vision is to be a change agent in the beauty industry by connecting, empowering and celebrating women of color around the world.

Their mission is to create innovative experiences that celebrate natural beauty and showcase the best brands for women of color. And they have done so with signature events that have taken the natural world by storm. You may know them best for their signature event, CURLFEST, which takes place annually in the summer in Prospect Park.

These ladies went from dreaming up a vision for this business during a potluck in one of their apartments to now producing a large scale, activation filled experiences for natural hair women with brand partners like Shea Moisture, Target, BET and more! Most importantly, these women are dear friends, and running a business with your girlfriends is no easy feat.

On today’s episode we get into:

  • How to run a successful business with close friends
  • How they each juggle their full time careers with a major and successful side hustle that is Curly Girl Collective
  • You’ll also learn a fun fact about my personal connection to Curly Girl Collective
  • And so much more!

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

Links mentioned on this episode

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

Sponsors

Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. As a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/SHP​

Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro

Announcements

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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Connect on Instagram:

Curly Girl Collective - @CurlyGirlCollective

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]]> Ep 111: How The Shade Room Founder Angelica Nwandu Launched A Media Company on Instagram Ep 111: How The Shade Room Founder Angelica Nwandu Launched A Media Company on Instagram Wed, 26 Sep 2018 20:47:57 GMT 55:00 186f1a6e45594181ace091b88f3eb3df false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-111-how-the-shade-room-founder-angelica-nwandu-launched-a-media-company-on-instagram 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1b2 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair is Angelica Nwandu. Angelica is the founder of The Shade Room, a media company that covers celebrity news and celebrates black culture. With over 14 million followers on Instagram alone, The Shade Room has become the... full Angelica, as you’ll hear on the episode, is someone who is so fascinating to me, because she didn’t have a blueprint. But her confidence is contagious. She may not have known for sure that what she would create would work, but something inside of her made her believe it would work. That’s the kind of confidence we all need to have.

On today’s episode, we’ll get into:

  • How Angelica got her start
  • How her foster care upbringing influenced her life’s path
  • And how she revolutionized celebrity news starting with a laptop, wifi, and an Instagram account

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]]> Angelica, as you’ll hear on the episode, is someone who is so fascinating to me, because she didn’t have a blueprint. But her confidence is contagious. She may not have known for sure that what she would create would work, but something inside of her made her believe it would work. That’s the kind of confidence we all need to have.

On today’s episode, we’ll get into:

  • How Angelica got her start
  • How her foster care upbringing influenced her life’s path
  • And how she revolutionized celebrity news starting with a laptop, wifi, and an Instagram account

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]]> Ep 110: Everything You Need to Know About Sales Funnels w/ Expert Kim McCarter Ep 110: Everything You Need to Know About Sales Funnels w/ Expert Kim McCarter Mon, 24 Sep 2018 14:14:51 GMT 1:11:46 775485dc99b6421e9cc9b71db059622b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-110-everything-you-need-to-know-about-sales-funnels-w-expert-kim-mccarter 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1b3 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair we have Advanced sales funnel strategist and business success coach Kim McCarter. I’m very excited about this episode because it is more of a workshop coaching training style episode than my usual q&as. Kim and I really go deep on funnels and I’m asking her all the questions that I genuinely have myself.

I didn’t even know what a sales funnel was when I first set up my email list. But, as I grow as a business woman, I’m learning how to cultivate a relationship with my email list, and that’s something Kim knows all about.

Described as "THE sales funnel strategist and gospel truth on business", Kim's advanced funnel strategies have helped clients clarify their message, build a relationship with their audience and earn multi six figures. She’s also the self described funnel trap queen and is living proof that it’s never too late to make your dreams a reality. She uses her experience to empower other women to live & be their authentic selves.

On today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Why every business that wants to make money needs to understand sales funnels and email marketing
  • How to set up your first simple sales funnel
  • How to get clear on who you want to work with
  • How to figure out what you want to sell and so much more!

 

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Advanced sales funnel strategist and business success coach Kim McCarter. I’m very excited about this episode because it is more of a workshop coaching training style episode than my usual q&as. Kim and I really go deep on funnels and I’m asking her all the questions that I genuinely have myself.

I didn’t even know what a sales funnel was when I first set up my email list. But, as I grow as a business woman, I’m learning how to cultivate a relationship with my email list, and that’s something Kim knows all about.

Described as "THE sales funnel strategist and gospel truth on business", Kim's advanced funnel strategies have helped clients clarify their message, build a relationship with their audience and earn multi six figures. She’s also the self described funnel trap queen and is living proof that it’s never too late to make your dreams a reality. She uses her experience to empower other women to live & be their authentic selves.

On today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Why every business that wants to make money needs to understand sales funnels and email marketing
  • How to set up your first simple sales funnel
  • How to get clear on who you want to work with
  • How to figure out what you want to sell and so much more!

 

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]]> Ep 109: Entrepreneur Diaries: What I’ve Learned 9 Months into Entrepreneurship Ep 109: Entrepreneur Diaries: What I’ve Learned 9 Months into Entrepreneurship Wed, 19 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT 31:00 8d27799c10b24ca88bead4f5b405f5a1 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-109-entrepreneur-diaries-what-ive-learned-9-months-into-entrepreneurship 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1b4 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today, I am finally back with another solo episode to share my entrepreneur diaries, how it’s been going, 9 months into entrepreneurship.True confession, these episodes are the HARDEST for me to do. I feel like I have so much going on in my head and... full Today, I am finally back with another solo episode to share my entrepreneur diaries, how it’s been going, 9 months into entrepreneurship.True confession, these episodes are the HARDEST for me to do. I feel like I have so much going on in my head and it’s hard to unpack it or know how to unpack it in the way that will be most helpful to others. So I put it off.Here’s the deal: I have good days, I have bad days, I have days where I feel like I know exactly what I’m doing, where I want to go, and the path I need to take to get there.On other days, I feel like, I don’t what the hell am I doing. I melt into a ball of sadness and confusion because I feel like, I don’t know what this is all leading me to. I’m just being honest. On those days, I feel like I’m supposed to have it all figured out and I don’t and I’m a disappointment to myself and others.Clearly, you can see that I’m very hard, too hard on myself.I’m working on that.So in this episode, I’m going to share with you what I know right now: What’s worked, what hasn’t worked 9 months in, what i’m still figuring out, and what I’m encouraged by.I talk about how I’m dealing with loneliness, imposter syndrome, the highs and lows of having my own business, learning to sell my services, and so much more!

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]]> Today, I am finally back with another solo episode to share my entrepreneur diaries, how it’s been going, 9 months into entrepreneurship.True confession, these episodes are the HARDEST for me to do. I feel like I have so much going on in my head and it’s hard to unpack it or know how to unpack it in the way that will be most helpful to others. So I put it off.Here’s the deal: I have good days, I have bad days, I have days where I feel like I know exactly what I’m doing, where I want to go, and the path I need to take to get there.On other days, I feel like, I don’t what the hell am I doing. I melt into a ball of sadness and confusion because I feel like, I don’t know what this is all leading me to. I’m just being honest. On those days, I feel like I’m supposed to have it all figured out and I don’t and I’m a disappointment to myself and others.Clearly, you can see that I’m very hard, too hard on myself.I’m working on that.So in this episode, I’m going to share with you what I know right now: What’s worked, what hasn’t worked 9 months in, what i’m still figuring out, and what I’m encouraged by.I talk about how I’m dealing with loneliness, imposter syndrome, the highs and lows of having my own business, learning to sell my services, and so much more!

Get into it here.

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]]> Ep 108: How To Get Your Niche Brand Into Major Retailers with Aycee Brown Ep 108: How To Get Your Niche Brand Into Major Retailers with Aycee Brown Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:39:52 GMT 42:33 32e47ce4e4e44d13a54f3095be830556 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-108-how-to-get-your-niche-brand-into-major-retailers-with-aycee-brown 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1b5 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair is Aycee Brown. Aycee is the founder and Chief Sleep Officer of Goodnight Darling Co. Goodnight Darling is a luxury retail line designed to promote healthy sleep habits and provide sleep-inducing wares. Founded in 2016,... full On today’s episode, you’ll learn how Aycee successfully side hustled and got her niche brand in West Elm and more.

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]]> On today’s episode, you’ll learn how Aycee successfully side hustled and got her niche brand in West Elm and more.

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]]> Ep 107: How Branson Centre CEO Lisandra Rickards is Shaping Entrepreneurship in the Caribbean and Beyond Ep 107: How Branson Centre CEO Lisandra Rickards is Shaping Entrepreneurship in the Caribbean and Beyond Thu, 06 Sep 2018 03:17:02 GMT 50:24 e613c3c19ff5453c88c5e8ba966d63b3 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-107-how-branson-centre-ceo-lisandra-rickards-is-shaping-entrepreneurship-in-the-caribbean-and-beyond 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1b6 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair is Lisandra Rickards. Lisandra Rickards is Chief Entrepreneurship Officer at the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship – Caribbean, where she has developed and delivered scaled initiatives to thousands of Caribbean... full The Money Chase: Inside Harvard Business School.

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]]> The Money Chase: Inside Harvard Business School.

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]]> Ep 106: The Founder of Healthy Roots Dolls on Empowering Black Girls To Embrace Their Natural Hair Ep 106: The Founder of Healthy Roots Dolls on Empowering Black Girls To Embrace Their Natural Hair Wed, 29 Aug 2018 11:38:15 GMT 41:09 00fc4ca38c124d4cbf5c3018989109ca false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-106-the-founder-of-healthy-roots-dolls-on-empowering-black-girls-to-embrace-their-natural-hair 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1b7 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Yelitsa Jean Charles has gone from not knowing how to do her own hair at the age 21 to teaching young girls all about their own. While in her Junior year studying Illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design, Yelitsa redesigned the fairy... full Yelitsa Jean Charles has gone from not knowing how to do her own hair at the age 21 to teaching young girls all about their own. While in her Junior year studying Illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design, Yelitsa redesigned the fairy tale Character Rapunzel as a brown girl with beautiful kinky hair. After speaking with classmates and friends. she saw the opportunity to address the demonstrated need for more diverse toys and representation in children’s publishing.With a grant from of the Brown University Social Innovation Fellowship, support from the RISD E’Ship Program, Masschallenge Accelerator program and 674 dedicated Kickstarter backers, Healthy Roots was born.She was most recently recognized on Essence’s 2017 50 Founders to watch list and won the Startup Stampede as well as the New Voices Fund Pitch competition.

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]]> Yelitsa Jean Charles has gone from not knowing how to do her own hair at the age 21 to teaching young girls all about their own. While in her Junior year studying Illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design, Yelitsa redesigned the fairy tale Character Rapunzel as a brown girl with beautiful kinky hair. After speaking with classmates and friends. she saw the opportunity to address the demonstrated need for more diverse toys and representation in children’s publishing.With a grant from of the Brown University Social Innovation Fellowship, support from the RISD E’Ship Program, Masschallenge Accelerator program and 674 dedicated Kickstarter backers, Healthy Roots was born.She was most recently recognized on Essence’s 2017 50 Founders to watch list and won the Startup Stampede as well as the New Voices Fund Pitch competition.

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]]> Ep 105: Meet the African-American Woman Dominating the Airport Retail Landscape Ep 105: Meet the African-American Woman Dominating the Airport Retail Landscape Thu, 23 Aug 2018 20:44:59 GMT 57:10 c51f929544964b6d91bd0fe97d4fc948 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-105-meet-the-african-american-woman-dominating-the-airport-retail-landscape 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1b8 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Have you ever been in the airport, walked into a store or restaurant, and wondered who owns it or how that particular store got such prime real estate? Well, today’s guest will shed light on an industry I personally knew very little about. And I... full Have you ever been in the airport, walked into a store or restaurant, and wondered who owns it or how that particular store got such prime real estate?

Well, today’s guest will shed light on an industry I personally knew very little about. And I promise you you will never look at an airport news, gift shop, or restaurant the same way again.

Her name is Mary Morgan and she is the President of Morgan Group Ventures, Inc.

Mary entered the airport arena initially as a consultant to the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority which sparked an interest in airport concessions. After five years of management consulting, Mary decided she wanted to focus solely on concessions and obtained her first inline retail location (Pen & Prose Boutique), which she continues to operate today.

Following five years of retail operations, Mary entered a partnership with

HMSHost where she has been able to jointly bid, win and operate food and beverage and

news and gift locations within airports. Today, Mary operates independently and in conjunction with HMSHost multiple locations in National, Dulles and BWI Airports. Mary has also operated concessions in Philadelphia International Airport.

Prior to founding Morgan Group Ventures, Mary worked in Fortune 100 companies providing financial services, strategy, process redesign and information technology services. She is also a CPA and received her BS in Accounting from Virginia Commonwealth University and her MBA in Finance and Marketing from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.

Today, Mary shares:

  • The barriers to entry in airport retail
  • The inside scoop on getting your business into an airport
  • The keys to success in airport retailing
  • And more!

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]]> Have you ever been in the airport, walked into a store or restaurant, and wondered who owns it or how that particular store got such prime real estate?

Well, today’s guest will shed light on an industry I personally knew very little about. And I promise you you will never look at an airport news, gift shop, or restaurant the same way again.

Her name is Mary Morgan and she is the President of Morgan Group Ventures, Inc.

Mary entered the airport arena initially as a consultant to the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority which sparked an interest in airport concessions. After five years of management consulting, Mary decided she wanted to focus solely on concessions and obtained her first inline retail location (Pen & Prose Boutique), which she continues to operate today.

Following five years of retail operations, Mary entered a partnership with

HMSHost where she has been able to jointly bid, win and operate food and beverage and

news and gift locations within airports. Today, Mary operates independently and in conjunction with HMSHost multiple locations in National, Dulles and BWI Airports. Mary has also operated concessions in Philadelphia International Airport.

Prior to founding Morgan Group Ventures, Mary worked in Fortune 100 companies providing financial services, strategy, process redesign and information technology services. She is also a CPA and received her BS in Accounting from Virginia Commonwealth University and her MBA in Finance and Marketing from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.

Today, Mary shares:

  • The barriers to entry in airport retail
  • The inside scoop on getting your business into an airport
  • The keys to success in airport retailing
  • And more!

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]]> Ep 104: Meet Janice Bryant Howroyd: The first African American woman to run a $1-billion business Ep 104: Meet Janice Bryant Howroyd: The first African American woman to run a $1-billion business Fri, 17 Aug 2018 16:44:47 GMT 46:25 1c72f271ae2c4511a2404cc2446c703c false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-104-meet-janice-bryant-howroyd-the-first-african-american-woman-to-run-a-1-billion-business 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1b9 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair is Janice Bryant Howroyd, entrepreneur, educator, ambassador, businesswoman, author, and mentor. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of The , the largest privately held, woman owned workforce solutions company... full Today in the guest chair is Janice Bryant Howroyd, entrepreneur, educator, ambassador, businesswoman, author, and mentor. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of The ActOne Group, the largest privately held, woman owned workforce solutions company founded in the U.S.

The ActOne Group also holds a Minority ownership status, and is a multibillion-dollar (USD) award-winning international Talent and Talent Technology enterprise with multiple divisions operating in 19 countries with over 17,000 clients and 2,600 employees worldwide. 

On today’s episode, you will learn how Janice grew to be the first African American woman to operate a company that generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue.

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]]> Today in the guest chair is Janice Bryant Howroyd, entrepreneur, educator, ambassador, businesswoman, author, and mentor. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of The ActOne Group, the largest privately held, woman owned workforce solutions company founded in the U.S.

The ActOne Group also holds a Minority ownership status, and is a multibillion-dollar (USD) award-winning international Talent and Talent Technology enterprise with multiple divisions operating in 19 countries with over 17,000 clients and 2,600 employees worldwide. 

On today’s episode, you will learn how Janice grew to be the first African American woman to operate a company that generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue.

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]]> Ep 103: Ask Nicaila Anything Ep 103: Ask Nicaila Anything Wed, 08 Aug 2018 12:56:25 GMT 39:46 ad19a1230ee64fb5a51b30561a2cab6c false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-103-ask-nicaila-anything 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1ba 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full I’m back with another solo episode. I have been promising you a Q&A for months now. And I actually love doing these so I am happy to jump in an answer your Q&As. For those of you wondering how to send me questions or how I choose these questions, I usually ask on my IG story or in my Facebook group and some people email me questions directly. So if you would like to be on the next Q&A episode make sure you’re following me on IG at sidehustlepro, or a member of the Side Hustle Pro FB community or email me at hi@sidehustlepro.co.

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]]> I’m back with another solo episode. I have been promising you a Q&A for months now. And I actually love doing these so I am happy to jump in an answer your Q&As. For those of you wondering how to send me questions or how I choose these questions, I usually ask on my IG story or in my Facebook group and some people email me questions directly. So if you would like to be on the next Q&A episode make sure you’re following me on IG at sidehustlepro, or a member of the Side Hustle Pro FB community or email me at hi@sidehustlepro.co.

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]]> Ep 102: How Celebrity Choreographer Luam Went From Pre-Med to Creating Dance Moves for Beyoncé Ep 102: How Celebrity Choreographer Luam Went From Pre-Med to Creating Dance Moves for Beyoncé Wed, 01 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT 50:37 b1c328910e974483bf0bfef6a7064e52 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-102-how-celebrity-choreographer-luam-went-from-pre-med-to-creating-dance-moves-for-beyonc-0 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1bb 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

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]]> Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

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]]> Ep 101: How Lindsey Day Co-Founded CRWN Magazine Ep 101: How Lindsey Day Co-Founded CRWN Magazine Mon, 23 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT 46:31 87334a9d66cd4ded818b84089ae679a3 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-101-how-lindsey-day-co-founded-crwn-magazine 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1bc 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Forbes, Newsweek, NBC New York, Girlboss, and more; and has partnered with brands and advertisers like Cadillac, Toyota, and a number of beauty brands. In 2017, Day was featured by HuffPost as one of 7 Black Innovators Who Are Creating A Better Tomorrow and Essence Magazine named her one of their 50 Founders to Watch. Through CRWN, Day is on a mission to create the most honest and beautiful representation of Black women in the history of print.

 

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]]> Forbes, Newsweek, NBC New York, Girlboss, and more; and has partnered with brands and advertisers like Cadillac, Toyota, and a number of beauty brands. In 2017, Day was featured by HuffPost as one of 7 Black Innovators Who Are Creating A Better Tomorrow and Essence Magazine named her one of their 50 Founders to Watch. Through CRWN, Day is on a mission to create the most honest and beautiful representation of Black women in the history of print.

 

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep 100: How Candice Idehen Founded Harlem's Luxury Bed of Nails Salon]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2018 14:14:02 GMT 51:37 8aad753ca47a4d1d9ff658f7ebe68f43 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-100-how-candice-idehen-founded-harlems-luxury-bed-of-nails-salon 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1bd 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair, we have Candice Idehen, the Founder and CEO of York City's Bed of Nails - Nail Bar, an unconventional co-ed salon offering designer nail products, a chic atmosphere and unwavering quality manicures.

Mesmerized by art and beauty since childhood, Candice has utilized her passion and education to not only become a successful freelance celebrity manicurist, but also a driven entrepreneur.

Her business and contracted nail services have been commissioned by the beauty and entertainment's most prestigious brands, from commercial photo shoots to Fashion Week. She’s been featured by some of pop culture’s favorite websites, including ESSENCE, Refinery29, and Harper’s Bazaar.

Candice was also named a Tory Burch Fellows Finalist and Education Program participant.

What I love about Candice is she is not only ambitious but relentless. Once she set her mind to open Bed of Nails, there was no stopping her, and she opened a prime location in bustling and expensive Harlem, New York at the young age of 25.

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]]> Today in the guest chair, we have Candice Idehen, the Founder and CEO of York City's Bed of Nails - Nail Bar, an unconventional co-ed salon offering designer nail products, a chic atmosphere and unwavering quality manicures.

Mesmerized by art and beauty since childhood, Candice has utilized her passion and education to not only become a successful freelance celebrity manicurist, but also a driven entrepreneur.

Her business and contracted nail services have been commissioned by the beauty and entertainment's most prestigious brands, from commercial photo shoots to Fashion Week. She’s been featured by some of pop culture’s favorite websites, including ESSENCE, Refinery29, and Harper’s Bazaar.

Candice was also named a Tory Burch Fellows Finalist and Education Program participant.

What I love about Candice is she is not only ambitious but relentless. Once she set her mind to open Bed of Nails, there was no stopping her, and she opened a prime location in bustling and expensive Harlem, New York at the young age of 25.

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]]> Ep 99: How Tina Wells Grew Buzz Marketing Group into a 7-Figure Enterprise Ep 99: How Tina Wells Grew Buzz Marketing Group into a 7-Figure Enterprise Tue, 17 Jul 2018 02:19:55 GMT 52:38 fdd8b05f5ff14b88ac3cffdf987d6620 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-99-how-tina-wells-grew-buzz-marketing-group-into-a-7-figure-enterprise 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1be 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Tina Wells is the CEO and founder of Buzz Marketing Group, a marketing agency that creates strategies for clients within the beauty, entertainment, fashion, financial, and lifestyle sectors. For more than two decades, Tina has connected thousands of... full Tina Wells is the CEO and founder of Buzz Marketing Group, a marketing agency that creates strategies for clients within the beauty, entertainment, fashion, financial, and lifestyle sectors. For more than two decades, Tina has connected thousands of influencers and consumers to brand clients. Through its network of 30,000 buzzSpotters® and 7,000 momSpotters®, Buzz Marketing Group delivers data and digital strategies that drive the marketing approach for clients  like Dell, The Oprah Winfrey Network, and American Eagle Outfitters.

Tina sits on numerous boards, including the Young Entrepreneurs Council and  The Franklin Institute , and THINX.

If that doesn’t keep her busy enough, she is a member of the 2017 Class of Henry Crown Fellows within the Aspen Global Leadership Network at the Aspen Institute and the Academic Director (Practicum) of Wharton’s Leadership in the Business World program at the University of Pennsylvania.

It’s no wonder her list of honors include, Cosmopolitan’s Fun Fearless Phenom Award, Essence’s 40 Under 40, Inc’s 30 Under 30, and Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business.

 

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]]> Tina Wells is the CEO and founder of Buzz Marketing Group, a marketing agency that creates strategies for clients within the beauty, entertainment, fashion, financial, and lifestyle sectors. For more than two decades, Tina has connected thousands of influencers and consumers to brand clients. Through its network of 30,000 buzzSpotters® and 7,000 momSpotters®, Buzz Marketing Group delivers data and digital strategies that drive the marketing approach for clients  like Dell, The Oprah Winfrey Network, and American Eagle Outfitters.

Tina sits on numerous boards, including the Young Entrepreneurs Council and  The Franklin Institute , and THINX.

If that doesn’t keep her busy enough, she is a member of the 2017 Class of Henry Crown Fellows within the Aspen Global Leadership Network at the Aspen Institute and the Academic Director (Practicum) of Wharton’s Leadership in the Business World program at the University of Pennsylvania.

It’s no wonder her list of honors include, Cosmopolitan’s Fun Fearless Phenom Award, Essence’s 40 Under 40, Inc’s 30 Under 30, and Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business.

 

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]]> Ep 98: How Venture Capitalist Ebony Pope Is Paving The Way For Startups To Get Funding Ep 98: How Venture Capitalist Ebony Pope Is Paving The Way For Startups To Get Funding Mon, 09 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT 42:39 039abb33a88c4a9c86ff34525e5cb89e false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-98-how-venture-capitalist-ebony-pope-is-paving-the-way-for-startups-to-get-funding 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1bf 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair, we have a certified boss. If you don’t already know this woman, this is a name you need to jot down and follow. Her name is and she is the Director of US Ventures at Village Capital. She oversees Village Capital’s work... full Today in the guest chair, we have a certified boss. If you don’t already know this woman, this is a name you need to jot down and follow. Her name is Ebony Pope and she is the Director of US Ventures at Village Capital. She oversees Village Capital’s work in finding and supporting US start-ups in the five sectors that receive investment from Vilcap Investments. Ebony graduated with her MBA from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business in 2015, focusing on strategy and entrepreneurship. While at Ross, she traveled to Tanzania, where she developed and taught a business curriculum for agriculture technology entrepreneurs as an Enterprise Consultant for Land O’Lakes. Additionally, she was Education Circle Director for the Ross’s Social Venture Fund.

Prior to Ross, Ebony worked at New Urban Learning, a charter education management company focused on preparing Detroit students to successfully graduate from four-year colleges and universities. She is also a former Googler and holds a B.B.A in Finance from Howard University.

 

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]]> Today in the guest chair, we have a certified boss. If you don’t already know this woman, this is a name you need to jot down and follow. Her name is Ebony Pope and she is the Director of US Ventures at Village Capital. She oversees Village Capital’s work in finding and supporting US start-ups in the five sectors that receive investment from Vilcap Investments. Ebony graduated with her MBA from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business in 2015, focusing on strategy and entrepreneurship. While at Ross, she traveled to Tanzania, where she developed and taught a business curriculum for agriculture technology entrepreneurs as an Enterprise Consultant for Land O’Lakes. Additionally, she was Education Circle Director for the Ross’s Social Venture Fund.

Prior to Ross, Ebony worked at New Urban Learning, a charter education management company focused on preparing Detroit students to successfully graduate from four-year colleges and universities. She is also a former Googler and holds a B.B.A in Finance from Howard University.

 

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]]> Ep 97: Tela Holcomb Was Fired For Having a Side Hustle Then Taught Herself How To Trade Stocks And Retire Early Ep 97: Tela Holcomb Was Fired For Having a Side Hustle Then Taught Herself How To Trade Stocks And Retire Early Sun, 01 Jul 2018 02:29:24 GMT 38:30 5d78a65e96644fa38c30a2c9c8bff3f0 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-97-tela-holcomb-was-fired-for-having-a-side-hustle-then-taught-herself-how-to-trade-stocks-and-retire-early 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1c0 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd On today’s show, we will hear from a woman who actually got laid off as a result of her hustle. Her name is Tela Holcomb, she is a stocks and options trader, investor and serial entrepreneur. In her own words, she’s financially free and living a... full On today’s show, we will hear from a woman who actually got laid off as a result of her hustle.

Her name is Tela Holcomb, she is a stocks and options trader, investor and serial entrepreneur. In her own words, she’s financially free and living a life she loves!But, it wasn’t always that way. Like many of us, she had to side hustle, and was dependent on her 9 to 5 to pay the bills. And although she got paid very well it just… her heart wasn’t quite in it.

So in 2009, she started learning about trading stocks. She learned a system of trading and investing that had the potential of replacing her paycheck but didn't require her to be behind a computer 8 hours a day. But then, she lost her job. So she got to focused on replacing that income. On today’s episode, she will share how she traded her 9 to 5 and how you can too.

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]]> On today’s show, we will hear from a woman who actually got laid off as a result of her hustle.

Her name is Tela Holcomb, she is a stocks and options trader, investor and serial entrepreneur. In her own words, she’s financially free and living a life she loves!But, it wasn’t always that way. Like many of us, she had to side hustle, and was dependent on her 9 to 5 to pay the bills. And although she got paid very well it just… her heart wasn’t quite in it.

So in 2009, she started learning about trading stocks. She learned a system of trading and investing that had the potential of replacing her paycheck but didn't require her to be behind a computer 8 hours a day. But then, she lost her job. So she got to focused on replacing that income. On today’s episode, she will share how she traded her 9 to 5 and how you can too.

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]]> Ep 96: How Coveted Photographer Amy Anaiz Turned Her Side Hustle Into A Successful Business Ep 96: How Coveted Photographer Amy Anaiz Turned Her Side Hustle Into A Successful Business Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:04:00 GMT 46:59 3fed6dea1fe442bc8b4b31b722d7ea37 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-96-how-coveted-photographer-amy-anaiz-turned-her-side-hustle-into-a-successful-business 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1c1 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair is . Amy is a New York City-based intimate editorial wedding and portrait photographer. Her professional journey began as a talent agent for New York City’s top still-life and beauty photographers where she learned the... full Amy Anaiz. Amy is a New York City-based intimate editorial wedding and portrait photographer. Her professional journey began as a talent agent for New York City’s top still-life and beauty photographers where she learned the ins-and-outs of advertising and commercial photography and was surrounded by beautiful images on a daily basis. While representing these top talent photographers, she masterfully integrated this knowledge and experience into her own business and refined her skills as a photographer and was able to grow from side hustler to full time entrepreneur.

Today, her work has been featured in Inside Weddings, The New York Times, Brides, Huffington Post, NY Weddings, The Knot, Dropbox, VH1, E!, HBO, TLC, Essence, Munaluchi Bride, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, Grace Ormonde, and Style Me Pretty amongst others.

On today’s episode, Amy shares how she carefully and thoughtfully, planned her journey from doing photography on the side to owning her own business.

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]]> Amy Anaiz. Amy is a New York City-based intimate editorial wedding and portrait photographer. Her professional journey began as a talent agent for New York City’s top still-life and beauty photographers where she learned the ins-and-outs of advertising and commercial photography and was surrounded by beautiful images on a daily basis. While representing these top talent photographers, she masterfully integrated this knowledge and experience into her own business and refined her skills as a photographer and was able to grow from side hustler to full time entrepreneur.

Today, her work has been featured in Inside Weddings, The New York Times, Brides, Huffington Post, NY Weddings, The Knot, Dropbox, VH1, E!, HBO, TLC, Essence, Munaluchi Bride, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, Grace Ormonde, and Style Me Pretty amongst others.

On today’s episode, Amy shares how she carefully and thoughtfully, planned her journey from doing photography on the side to owning her own business.

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]]> Ep 95: From Side Hustler to C-Suite Coach With Angelina Darrisaw Cheeks Ep 95: From Side Hustler to C-Suite Coach With Angelina Darrisaw Cheeks Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:48:13 GMT 55:29 426aa1f474c54ad789cb7ccfe8828eb4 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-95-from-side-hustler-to-c-suite-coach-with-angelina-darrisaw-cheeks 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1c2 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair is Angelina Darrisaw Cheeks. Angelina is a social entrepreneur, an international business and career coach and a digital media strategist. As the founder and CEO of C-Suite Coach, a career-coaching platform that provides... full On today’s episode, you will learn how Angelina successfully side hustled and transitioned from her full time role as a Senior Manager of Digital Business Development at Viacom to owning her own business.

 

Angelina shares:

  • How she made a business case for her company sponsoring her Coaching certificate
  • How she transitioned her business model from B2B to B2C

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]]> On today’s episode, you will learn how Angelina successfully side hustled and transitioned from her full time role as a Senior Manager of Digital Business Development at Viacom to owning her own business.

 

Angelina shares:

  • How she made a business case for her company sponsoring her Coaching certificate
  • How she transitioned her business model from B2B to B2C

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]]> Ep 94: How to Thrive In Your Career and Your Side Hustle with Charreah K. Jackson Ep 94: How to Thrive In Your Career and Your Side Hustle with Charreah K. Jackson Thu, 07 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT 45:12 5c8fdfe1097741fcbec111152b20cb80 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-94-how-to-thrive-in-your-career-and-your-side-hustle-with-charreah-jackson 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1c3 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Charreah K. Jackson joins me in the guest chair today to discuss how to thrive in your career and side hustle (without getting fired). Charreah and I first crossed paths in NYC when we were both recent grads, trying to make our way in the crazy world... full Charreah K. Jackson joins me in the guest chair today to discuss how to thrive in your career and side hustle (without getting fired). Charreah and I first crossed paths in NYC when we were both recent grads, trying to make our way in the crazy world of media. She was always super supportive of other women, always willing to share her knowledge and resources with me and that’s why I have always routed for her. When you see someone who you knew “back when” it’s truly so inspiring to know how far they’ve come and how much more they are capable of and how they are going to keep taking the world by storm. Charreah is an international speaker, coach and you may know her best for her role as ESSENCE Senior Editor, empowering the brand's global audience of 13 million. She’s been featured on CNN, The CW, ABC News, Fortune and TIME and if you saw the movie Girls Trip, you definitely saw a cameo of Charreah on the big screen. She’s also earned a Hearst Award in journalism and has interviewed newsmakers such as Vice President Joe Biden, Kerry Washington and Hillary Clinton. Charreah is the author of Boss Bride: The Powerful Woman's Playbook for Love & Success, which was just released this week. As a certified family life educator and coach, Charreah speaks on tapping into our personal power for success. On today’s episode, Charreah reveals how her playbook for personal power has informed her champion side hustler life. We’ll get into how she maintains a high profile both personally and professionally, while keeping her job and herself happy.

On today’s episode, Charreah gets into:

 

  • How to thrive at work without sacrificing your personal goals
  • How to side hustle and not lose your day job
  • How to navigate writing your first book

 

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]]> Charreah K. Jackson joins me in the guest chair today to discuss how to thrive in your career and side hustle (without getting fired). Charreah and I first crossed paths in NYC when we were both recent grads, trying to make our way in the crazy world of media. She was always super supportive of other women, always willing to share her knowledge and resources with me and that’s why I have always routed for her. When you see someone who you knew “back when” it’s truly so inspiring to know how far they’ve come and how much more they are capable of and how they are going to keep taking the world by storm. Charreah is an international speaker, coach and you may know her best for her role as ESSENCE Senior Editor, empowering the brand's global audience of 13 million. She’s been featured on CNN, The CW, ABC News, Fortune and TIME and if you saw the movie Girls Trip, you definitely saw a cameo of Charreah on the big screen. She’s also earned a Hearst Award in journalism and has interviewed newsmakers such as Vice President Joe Biden, Kerry Washington and Hillary Clinton. Charreah is the author of Boss Bride: The Powerful Woman's Playbook for Love & Success, which was just released this week. As a certified family life educator and coach, Charreah speaks on tapping into our personal power for success. On today’s episode, Charreah reveals how her playbook for personal power has informed her champion side hustler life. We’ll get into how she maintains a high profile both personally and professionally, while keeping her job and herself happy.

On today’s episode, Charreah gets into:

 

  • How to thrive at work without sacrificing your personal goals
  • How to side hustle and not lose your day job
  • How to navigate writing your first book

 

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]]> REWIND: How to Run Your Side Hustle in 1 Hour A Day REWIND: How to Run Your Side Hustle in 1 Hour A Day Thu, 31 May 2018 16:41:35 GMT 30:41 8388417cf1b846bc873aedd1aaede1ec false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rewind-how-to-run-your-side-hustle-in-1-hour-a-day 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1c4 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Up until this year, the last quarter of every year always felt like the most stressful for me. This year is the first year that that's not the case for me. This year, I got better at getting things done, even under pressure. In this episode I’m sharing some of the biggest mistakes I made when I first started out side hustling and what I've learned from them.

It’s important that you understand where I and most successful side hustlers went wrong and what I did to turn it around.

These mistakes could have easily been avoided if I had only known how to create a realistic goals setting system. Now, I've mastered the "less talk, more hustle" approach, and it’s what has gotten me results.

I spend less time thinking and talking about what I'm going to do and more time actually doing it.

I learned to cut out all the fluff that makes you FEEL like you're doing something (to-do lists, buying fancy planners, well organized trello boards) and get down to business.

By making these mistakes, I also learned some key lessons as to why most side hustlers aren’t making the progress they anticipated. You’re probably not accomplishing your goal, because you bit off too much or not taking action because you want everything to be perfect and are afraid of making a mistake.

If you want more guidance on how to actually get things done, consider learning​ ​my​ ​signature Goal Getter Action Plan​. I can show you how to run a side business in 7 hours per week.

In this episode, I break down how you can quit stalling and make moves on your side hustle. Listen through to the end to get more info plus an early bird discount code to my signature Goal Getter Action Plan for just $27.

Links mentioned on this episode

Goal Getter Action Plan

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If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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]]> Up until this year, the last quarter of every year always felt like the most stressful for me. This year is the first year that that's not the case for me. This year, I got better at getting things done, even under pressure. In this episode I’m sharing some of the biggest mistakes I made when I first started out side hustling and what I've learned from them.

It’s important that you understand where I and most successful side hustlers went wrong and what I did to turn it around.

These mistakes could have easily been avoided if I had only known how to create a realistic goals setting system. Now, I've mastered the "less talk, more hustle" approach, and it’s what has gotten me results.

I spend less time thinking and talking about what I'm going to do and more time actually doing it.

I learned to cut out all the fluff that makes you FEEL like you're doing something (to-do lists, buying fancy planners, well organized trello boards) and get down to business.

By making these mistakes, I also learned some key lessons as to why most side hustlers aren’t making the progress they anticipated. You’re probably not accomplishing your goal, because you bit off too much or not taking action because you want everything to be perfect and are afraid of making a mistake.

If you want more guidance on how to actually get things done, consider learning​ ​my​ ​signature Goal Getter Action Plan​. I can show you how to run a side business in 7 hours per week.

In this episode, I break down how you can quit stalling and make moves on your side hustle. Listen through to the end to get more info plus an early bird discount code to my signature Goal Getter Action Plan for just $27.

Links mentioned on this episode

Goal Getter Action Plan

Announcements

If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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]]> REWIND: From Selling Tea Out of Her Trunk to Selling in Major Retailers: Nailah Ellis-Brown of Ellis Island Tea REWIND: From Selling Tea Out of Her Trunk to Selling in Major Retailers: Nailah Ellis-Brown of Ellis Island Tea Thu, 24 May 2018 14:33:58 GMT 47:46 a6f2e827c0d34aadbdedadfeea898ffb false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rewind-from-selling-tea-out-of-her-trunk-to-selling-in-major-retailers-nailah-ellis-of-ellis-island-tea 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1c5 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s REWIND guest is Nailah Ellis-Brown. I first heard about Nailah from my roommates, Nydia and Stefanie at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. They supported her business as part of the MBAs Across America program that they... full Today’s REWIND guest is Nailah Ellis-Brown. I first heard about Nailah from my roommates, Nydia and Stefanie at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

They supported her business as part of the MBAs Across America program that they participated in (and you’ll hear more about this in the episode).

I’ve been fascinated by Nailah every since. A Black Woman from Detroit with Jamaican roots, Ellis-Brown has made a name for herself as part of the Detroit manufacturing renaissance. Her distinctive hibiscus Ellis Island Tea, based on a family recipe and bottled in an urban 4,000 square foot plant, has expanded sales into six airports and locations across 12 Midwestern states along with shelf space in regional retailer Meijer, Whole Foods and most recently Sam Club stores.

She’s been named one of the Forbes 30 Under 30, has been featured on MSNBC for a small business makeover, and she’s only getting started.

Her plan was to go to school, work on wall street then quit and be an entrepreneur. But when she realized the student loan hustle, she wanted no parts of it.

On today’s episode, Nailah gets into:

  • How she’s been able to brew and bottle a recipe steeped in family tradition
  • How she went from selling out of her trunk to selling in Sam’s clb
  • Learning the science behind her
  • How she took a leap of faith and started over from scratch
  • How investing in herself and her business led to big rewards in major brand partnership
  • Plus how she’s continuing to grow her brand

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]]> Today’s REWIND guest is Nailah Ellis-Brown. I first heard about Nailah from my roommates, Nydia and Stefanie at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

They supported her business as part of the MBAs Across America program that they participated in (and you’ll hear more about this in the episode).

I’ve been fascinated by Nailah every since. A Black Woman from Detroit with Jamaican roots, Ellis-Brown has made a name for herself as part of the Detroit manufacturing renaissance. Her distinctive hibiscus Ellis Island Tea, based on a family recipe and bottled in an urban 4,000 square foot plant, has expanded sales into six airports and locations across 12 Midwestern states along with shelf space in regional retailer Meijer, Whole Foods and most recently Sam Club stores.

She’s been named one of the Forbes 30 Under 30, has been featured on MSNBC for a small business makeover, and she’s only getting started.

Her plan was to go to school, work on wall street then quit and be an entrepreneur. But when she realized the student loan hustle, she wanted no parts of it.

On today’s episode, Nailah gets into:

  • How she’s been able to brew and bottle a recipe steeped in family tradition
  • How she went from selling out of her trunk to selling in Sam’s clb
  • Learning the science behind her
  • How she took a leap of faith and started over from scratch
  • How investing in herself and her business led to big rewards in major brand partnership
  • Plus how she’s continuing to grow her brand

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

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Ellis Island Tea – @EllisIslandTea

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]]> REWIND: Myleik Teele On Why You Should Leap Before You’re Ready REWIND: Myleik Teele On Why You Should Leap Before You’re Ready Thu, 17 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT 54:34 501d4e47adc54634bef114d1d64d5046 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rewind-myleik-teele-on-why-you-should-leap-before-youre-ready 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1c6 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full On this REWIND edition of Side Hustle Pro, I share my experience "meeting" Michelle Obama, launching the newest cohort of my Podcast Moguls training program, then get into this best of edition of Side Hustle Pro with Myleik Teele. 

Myleik has revolutionized the way women address their curly hair needs. As the founder of curlBOX, an exclusive monthly subscription box full of amazing products, she has garnered partnerships with Procter & Gamble, Carol’s Daughter, Walmart, Target, SheaMoisture and more.

Before creating curlBOX, Myleik honed her talents for a decade in public relations, working with brands such as The Grammy Awards, American Idol and Nike, as well as music artists like the late Prince. Now, as the creator of the premier hair sampling box, she has developed a loyal following of savvy women. She is very much like a virtual big sister, dishing out spot­ on entrepreneurial advice.

We all have our thing that #MyTaughtUs, but one thing I learned from her, is to intentionally put myself in the places and spaces to meet the people I want to connect with. This episode felt more like a heart to heart, an opportunity to really connect with a mentor in my head.

On Today's show, Myleik shares:

  1. What led her to be an entrepreneur
  2. The most surprising part of starting curlBOX
  3. How we as entrepreneurs can push past the need for approval
  4. Her thoughts on taking that leap even when you're not ready
  5. PLUS, get ready to hear a special listener edition of lightning round, where she answers questions from listeners in the Side Hustle Pro community

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curlBOX

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Myleik Teele - @myleik

curlBOX - @curlBOX

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]]> On this REWIND edition of Side Hustle Pro, I share my experience "meeting" Michelle Obama, launching the newest cohort of my Podcast Moguls training program, then get into this best of edition of Side Hustle Pro with Myleik Teele. 

Myleik has revolutionized the way women address their curly hair needs. As the founder of curlBOX, an exclusive monthly subscription box full of amazing products, she has garnered partnerships with Procter & Gamble, Carol’s Daughter, Walmart, Target, SheaMoisture and more.

Before creating curlBOX, Myleik honed her talents for a decade in public relations, working with brands such as The Grammy Awards, American Idol and Nike, as well as music artists like the late Prince. Now, as the creator of the premier hair sampling box, she has developed a loyal following of savvy women. She is very much like a virtual big sister, dishing out spot­ on entrepreneurial advice.

We all have our thing that #MyTaughtUs, but one thing I learned from her, is to intentionally put myself in the places and spaces to meet the people I want to connect with. This episode felt more like a heart to heart, an opportunity to really connect with a mentor in my head.

On Today's show, Myleik shares:

  1. What led her to be an entrepreneur
  2. The most surprising part of starting curlBOX
  3. How we as entrepreneurs can push past the need for approval
  4. Her thoughts on taking that leap even when you're not ready
  5. PLUS, get ready to hear a special listener edition of lightning round, where she answers questions from listeners in the Side Hustle Pro community

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

Links mentioned on this episode

curlBOX

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Myleik Teele - @myleik

curlBOX - @curlBOX

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]]> REWIND: From Drowning in Debt to Making 5 Figures A Month (Courtney Sanders of Think and Grow Chick) REWIND: From Drowning in Debt to Making 5 Figures A Month (Courtney Sanders of Think and Grow Chick) Wed, 09 May 2018 16:29:41 GMT 1:09:52 183328b80f2739fda12570270d176ca7 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rewind-from-drowning-in-debt-to-making-5-figures-a-month-courtney-sanders-of-think-and-grow-chick 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1c7 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd It’s Nicaila here with another special REWIND edition of Side Hustle Pro. Take a listen to this best of episode with Courtney Sanders. This is one of my favorite episodes because Courtney is so thorough! She is an entrepreneur who started making... full It’s Nicaila here with another special REWIND edition of Side Hustle Pro.

Take a listen to this best of episode with Courtney Sanders. This is one of my favorite episodes because Courtney is so thorough! She is an entrepreneur who started making money online by packaging her expertise in productivity systems and goal achievement and has impacted thousands of people.

But, even though she was starting to make 4 then 5 figures monthly in her business, she didn’t just quit her job. She planned it out, she was prepared and she really set a high standard for herself of what she needed to achieve before she would allow herself to quit.

So Courtney’s episode is one that I came back to many, many times in 2017. I would literally re-listen to it over and over again as I prepared to leave my job. 1) Because it was like talking to a life coach and 2) It was a reminder that I could not just quit impulsively and expect success, I needed to establish a plan.

In this this episode, Courtney breaks down:

  • The inspiration for Think And Grow Chick and when she realized she could help other women think and grow into their best selves
  • How she grew her company into a profitable business
  • How she juggles her side hustle with her full time job
  • Financial wisdom she has learned along the way
  • When she knew it was time to take her side hustle to the next level

Links mentioned on this episode

REGISTER for Podcast Moguls Masterclass

Think And Grow Chick website

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Side Hustle Pro is now over 6100 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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Christine Joy Design - @ThinkNGrowChick

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]]> It’s Nicaila here with another special REWIND edition of Side Hustle Pro.

Take a listen to this best of episode with Courtney Sanders. This is one of my favorite episodes because Courtney is so thorough! She is an entrepreneur who started making money online by packaging her expertise in productivity systems and goal achievement and has impacted thousands of people.

But, even though she was starting to make 4 then 5 figures monthly in her business, she didn’t just quit her job. She planned it out, she was prepared and she really set a high standard for herself of what she needed to achieve before she would allow herself to quit.

So Courtney’s episode is one that I came back to many, many times in 2017. I would literally re-listen to it over and over again as I prepared to leave my job. 1) Because it was like talking to a life coach and 2) It was a reminder that I could not just quit impulsively and expect success, I needed to establish a plan.

In this this episode, Courtney breaks down:

  • The inspiration for Think And Grow Chick and when she realized she could help other women think and grow into their best selves
  • How she grew her company into a profitable business
  • How she juggles her side hustle with her full time job
  • Financial wisdom she has learned along the way
  • When she knew it was time to take her side hustle to the next level

Links mentioned on this episode

REGISTER for Podcast Moguls Masterclass

Think And Grow Chick website

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

Announcements

Side Hustle Pro is now over 6100 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

Social Media Info

Connect on Instagram:

Christine Joy Design - @ThinkNGrowChick

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

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]]> REWIND: Find Your Niche, Create a Sales Funnel and Monetize with Maya Elious REWIND: Find Your Niche, Create a Sales Funnel and Monetize with Maya Elious Thu, 03 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT 58:11 9952c88806fc7d5ce7bf1a56f7e55609 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rewind-find-your-niche-create-a-sales-funnel-and-monetize-with-maya-elious 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1c8 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full It's a special REWIND edition of Side Hustle Pro. Side Hustle Pro is on a brief hiatus in May and I’ll be back in June with fresh new episodes. I can assure you, this is no vacation for me. Behind the scenes I am cooking up something great. In the meantime, I’ll be checking in each week with a quick update at the top of each REWIND episode. So you’ll still here from me.

Now take a listen to this best of episode with Maya Elious. Maya is the first ever coach that I purchased an online course from and I continue to benefit from her teachings. Since this episode, it’s been amazing to watch her evolve even further with her content strategy, placing a particular focus on helping other coaches and consultants to use the power of content to make an impact with their brand.

This is one that I re-listen to when I need to recenter and refocus. 

 

On this episode, Maya shares:

  • Her journey from designing MySpace pages to leaving college to become an entrepreneur
  • How she earns money today as a content strategist and coach
  • Her most simple sales funnel that anyone can replicate
  • The common misconceptions about being a coach or course instructor
  • Her number one pro tip for building an audience that craves your content

Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

Links mentioned on this episode:

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

Announcements

Side Hustle Pro is now over 6000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

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Connect on Instagram:

Maya Elious - @mayaelious

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

 

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]]> It's a special REWIND edition of Side Hustle Pro. Side Hustle Pro is on a brief hiatus in May and I’ll be back in June with fresh new episodes. I can assure you, this is no vacation for me. Behind the scenes I am cooking up something great. In the meantime, I’ll be checking in each week with a quick update at the top of each REWIND episode. So you’ll still here from me.

Now take a listen to this best of episode with Maya Elious. Maya is the first ever coach that I purchased an online course from and I continue to benefit from her teachings. Since this episode, it’s been amazing to watch her evolve even further with her content strategy, placing a particular focus on helping other coaches and consultants to use the power of content to make an impact with their brand.

This is one that I re-listen to when I need to recenter and refocus. 

 

On this episode, Maya shares:

  • Her journey from designing MySpace pages to leaving college to become an entrepreneur
  • How she earns money today as a content strategist and coach
  • Her most simple sales funnel that anyone can replicate
  • The common misconceptions about being a coach or course instructor
  • Her number one pro tip for building an audience that craves your content

Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

Links mentioned on this episode:

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

Announcements

Side Hustle Pro is now over 6000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

Social Media Info

Connect on Instagram:

Maya Elious - @mayaelious

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

#SideHustlePro

 

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]]> Ep 93: How Brandice Daniel Grew Harlem’s Fashion Row Into A Premier Fashion Hub Ep 93: How Brandice Daniel Grew Harlem’s Fashion Row Into A Premier Fashion Hub Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:24:40 GMT 42:32 b1ea8df3236ef1c649aa387cd7e6ab25 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-93-how-brandice-daniel-grew-harlems-fashion-row-into-a-premier-fashion-hub 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1c9 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair is the legendary Brandice Daniel, the Founder of Harlem’s Fashion Row. Harlem's Fashion Row is the most prestigious platform for multicultural fashion designers. Founded in 2007, Harlem's Fashion Row began as a project of passion, aiming to fill the void for multicultural fashion designers and high profile professionals in the industry. Today, HFR’s mission is to partner with designers to build profitable and sustainable businesses that will leave a legacy for generations to come.HFR hosts an annual September Style Awards and Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week which has been covered by New York Times, NY Magazine, Elle, ESSENCE, and the Wall Street Journal.On today’s episode, Brandice shares show she went from literally painting the runway an hour before HFR’s first fashion show to getting major brands to pay for her events.

 

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

Links mentioned on this episode

 

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

Announcements

Side Hustle Pro is now over 6000 members strong! If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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Brandice Daniel - @brandicedaniel

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]]> Today in the guest chair is the legendary Brandice Daniel, the Founder of Harlem’s Fashion Row. Harlem's Fashion Row is the most prestigious platform for multicultural fashion designers. Founded in 2007, Harlem's Fashion Row began as a project of passion, aiming to fill the void for multicultural fashion designers and high profile professionals in the industry. Today, HFR’s mission is to partner with designers to build profitable and sustainable businesses that will leave a legacy for generations to come.HFR hosts an annual September Style Awards and Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week which has been covered by New York Times, NY Magazine, Elle, ESSENCE, and the Wall Street Journal.On today’s episode, Brandice shares show she went from literally painting the runway an hour before HFR’s first fashion show to getting major brands to pay for her events.

 

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

Links mentioned on this episode

 

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

Announcements

Side Hustle Pro is now over 6000 members strong! If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

Social Media Info

Connect on Instagram:

Harlem’s Fashion Row - @harlemsfashionrow

Brandice Daniel - @brandicedaniel

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]]> Ep 92: How This Fly Sister Duo Built An Epic Online Boutique (Cee Cee’s Closet NYC) Ep 92: How This Fly Sister Duo Built An Epic Online Boutique (Cee Cee’s Closet NYC) Fri, 27 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT 52:20 e5438b0794714046fd5ca56fe9ab5472 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-92-how-this-fly-sister-duo-built-an-epic-online-boutique-cee-cees-closet-nyc 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1ca 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair we have self described accidental entrepreneurs Chioma and Uchenna, the Founders of Cee Cee's Closet NYC. What started with selling cute clutches that were brought back from Nigeria has expanded into a full fledged business incorporating products like headwraps, backpacks, and leather goods.

Being a black-women-owned business to them meant having an opportunity to create highly functional products that tap into their Nigerian cultural heritage and specific needs. This is especially true when you think about their silk-lined headwraps. As two naturalistas, they wanted to remove the step of having to wear a bonnet or silk scarf underneath our headwraps to protect their hair. Therefore, they created a product that addressed that particular need.

Most importantly, Chioma and Uchenna view Cee Cee's Closet NYC as an opportunity to have a positive economic impact on Nigeria. All of their products are made locally in Nigeria. They are making an impact and building a legacy at the same time.

 

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

Links mentioned on this episode

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

Announcements

Side Hustle Pro is now over 5900 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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Cee Cee’s Closet NYC - @ceeceesclosetnyc

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have self described accidental entrepreneurs Chioma and Uchenna, the Founders of Cee Cee's Closet NYC. What started with selling cute clutches that were brought back from Nigeria has expanded into a full fledged business incorporating products like headwraps, backpacks, and leather goods.

Being a black-women-owned business to them meant having an opportunity to create highly functional products that tap into their Nigerian cultural heritage and specific needs. This is especially true when you think about their silk-lined headwraps. As two naturalistas, they wanted to remove the step of having to wear a bonnet or silk scarf underneath our headwraps to protect their hair. Therefore, they created a product that addressed that particular need.

Most importantly, Chioma and Uchenna view Cee Cee's Closet NYC as an opportunity to have a positive economic impact on Nigeria. All of their products are made locally in Nigeria. They are making an impact and building a legacy at the same time.

 

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

Links mentioned on this episode

Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

Announcements

Side Hustle Pro is now over 5900 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

Social Media Info

Connect on Instagram:

Cee Cee’s Closet NYC - @ceeceesclosetnyc

Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep 91: Entrepreneur Diaries: I'm My Own Boss, Now What?]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT 40:15 1b7368ed0f6554143894152feeaf3b80 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-91-entrepreneur-diaries-im-my-own-boss-now-what 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1cb 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Hi Guys, I’m back with a check-in. Hear how my first quarter of entrepreneurship went. I share how I’m learning to master my self, master my time (now that there is so much more of it!), master my energy and so much more. Listen on , , and Links... full Hi Guys, I’m back with a check-in. Hear how my first quarter of entrepreneurship went.

I share how I’m learning to master my self, master my time (now that there is so much more of it!), master my energy and so much more.

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]]> Hi Guys, I’m back with a check-in. Hear how my first quarter of entrepreneurship went.

I share how I’m learning to master my self, master my time (now that there is so much more of it!), master my energy and so much more.

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]]> Ep 90: From the Kitchen Sink to Target Shelves: Melissa Butler of The Lip Bar Ep 90: From the Kitchen Sink to Target Shelves: Melissa Butler of The Lip Bar Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:18:03 GMT 54:04 fa2987ac0e165e911967353cfccda56d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-90-from-the-kitchen-sink-to-target-shelves-melissa-butler-of-the-lip-bar 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1cc 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have former Wall Street analyst turned Founder and CEO Melissa Butler. Melissa is a visionary who challenges the standard of beauty through the products, pricing, and ingredients in her brand, The Lip Bar. You may have come... full Today in the guest chair we have former Wall Street analyst turned Founder and CEO Melissa Butler. Melissa is a visionary who challenges the standard of beauty through the products, pricing, and ingredients in her brand, The Lip Bar.

You may have come across The Lip Bar since it’s become a celebrity fave shared by the likes of Taraji P. Henson on Instagram and it is now sold in select Target stores. But before there was Target, there was just Melissa and her business partner, squeezed into a tiny bedroom in Brooklyn.

Melissa launched The Lip Bar from her kitchen. She describes her move from stocks and bonds to beauty as a natural one, not because she loved makeup, but because she was frustrated with the beauty industry and ready to create a solution. Not only that, but she was tired of the harsh chemicals in ordinary cosmetics, so she created a vegan and cruelty-free product line.

On today’s show, Melissa shares why she was passionate about disrupting the narrative on beauty and creating a line of cosmetics that are safe and affordable.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have former Wall Street analyst turned Founder and CEO Melissa Butler. Melissa is a visionary who challenges the standard of beauty through the products, pricing, and ingredients in her brand, The Lip Bar.

You may have come across The Lip Bar since it’s become a celebrity fave shared by the likes of Taraji P. Henson on Instagram and it is now sold in select Target stores. But before there was Target, there was just Melissa and her business partner, squeezed into a tiny bedroom in Brooklyn.

Melissa launched The Lip Bar from her kitchen. She describes her move from stocks and bonds to beauty as a natural one, not because she loved makeup, but because she was frustrated with the beauty industry and ready to create a solution. Not only that, but she was tired of the harsh chemicals in ordinary cosmetics, so she created a vegan and cruelty-free product line.

On today’s show, Melissa shares why she was passionate about disrupting the narrative on beauty and creating a line of cosmetics that are safe and affordable.

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]]> Ep 89: Meet the Woman Behind DC’s SpiceSuite and Entrepreneur Hub Ep 89: Meet the Woman Behind DC’s SpiceSuite and Entrepreneur Hub Wed, 28 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT 47:02 10382a73b6aae77a10582ef13a84a70d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-89-meet-the-woman-behind-dcs-spicesuite-and-entrepreneur-hub 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1cd 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have the oh so fly and oh so dope Angel Anderson. Angel is the Founder and Owner of the The SpiceSuite, an interactive spice bar in the Takoma Park neighborhood in NW Washington DC. Angel opened this space in 2015 after... full Today in the guest chair we have the oh so fly and oh so dope Angel Anderson. Angel is the Founder and Owner of the The SpiceSuite, an interactive spice bar in the Takoma Park neighborhood in NW Washington DC.

Angel opened this space in 2015 after only 3.5 weeks of planning and dreaming. Now, The SpiceSuite is not only a store that sells fragrant spices, but also serves as an incubator for fellow dreamers.  

Angel provides the space to showcase other local female business owners, free of charge. So on any given day, you can indulge in tantalizing spices, infused oils, sample shea butter, try on clothes, and treat yourself to culinary delights in this hip, quaint and comfortable, atmosphere.

The aesthetics and energy of The SpiceSuite mirror Angel's home- welcoming, engaging and just overall fun! 

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have the oh so fly and oh so dope Angel Anderson. Angel is the Founder and Owner of the The SpiceSuite, an interactive spice bar in the Takoma Park neighborhood in NW Washington DC.

Angel opened this space in 2015 after only 3.5 weeks of planning and dreaming. Now, The SpiceSuite is not only a store that sells fragrant spices, but also serves as an incubator for fellow dreamers.  

Angel provides the space to showcase other local female business owners, free of charge. So on any given day, you can indulge in tantalizing spices, infused oils, sample shea butter, try on clothes, and treat yourself to culinary delights in this hip, quaint and comfortable, atmosphere.

The aesthetics and energy of The SpiceSuite mirror Angel's home- welcoming, engaging and just overall fun! 

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]]> Ep 88: Lifestyle Blogger Dayna Bolden on How to Turn Your Influence Into Your Income Ep 88: Lifestyle Blogger Dayna Bolden on How to Turn Your Influence Into Your Income Wed, 21 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT 57:38 b06684a328398b34df85dff52cede29d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-88-lifestyle-blogger-dayna-bolden-on-how-to-turn-your-influence-into-your-income 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1ce 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have the dynamic Dayna Bolden. Dayna is a Lifestyle blogger and CEO of Bolden Creative Media. You may recognize Dayna’s face from her campaigns with some of our favorite beauty brands. On today’s show, Dayna will share... full Today in the guest chair we have the dynamic Dayna Bolden. Dayna is a Lifestyle blogger and CEO of Bolden Creative Media. You may recognize Dayna’s face from her campaigns with some of our favorite beauty brands. On today’s show, Dayna will share how, by combining her passion for both beauty and fashion, she has built a strong following of engaged millennial women and an amazing social media presence, which led to major brand partnerships. As a seasoned creative director and content creator, Dayna has also captured the attention of major online and print publications, including ESSENCE and FORBES. One thing to note about Dayna, is that she has taken the blogging world by storm in a relatively short period of time. You’ll learn on the show that although she had started growing her presence before stepping out on her own, it’s when she truly invested in her personal brand that brands started calling her to partner.

She juggled a coveted career at Under Armour for as long as she could while side hustling as a lifestyle influencer, but finally stepped out on her own in 2017.

I can totally relate to Dayna’s journey of going all in on her creative passions and launching a business around her personal brand. Today, we’ll unpack the life and business journey of a lifestyle blogger and entrepreneur.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have the dynamic Dayna Bolden. Dayna is a Lifestyle blogger and CEO of Bolden Creative Media. You may recognize Dayna’s face from her campaigns with some of our favorite beauty brands. On today’s show, Dayna will share how, by combining her passion for both beauty and fashion, she has built a strong following of engaged millennial women and an amazing social media presence, which led to major brand partnerships. As a seasoned creative director and content creator, Dayna has also captured the attention of major online and print publications, including ESSENCE and FORBES. One thing to note about Dayna, is that she has taken the blogging world by storm in a relatively short period of time. You’ll learn on the show that although she had started growing her presence before stepping out on her own, it’s when she truly invested in her personal brand that brands started calling her to partner.

She juggled a coveted career at Under Armour for as long as she could while side hustling as a lifestyle influencer, but finally stepped out on her own in 2017.

I can totally relate to Dayna’s journey of going all in on her creative passions and launching a business around her personal brand. Today, we’ll unpack the life and business journey of a lifestyle blogger and entrepreneur.

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]]> Ep 87: How Interior Design Boss Beth Diana Smith Went from Corporate Finance to HGTV Ep 87: How Interior Design Boss Beth Diana Smith Went from Corporate Finance to HGTV Wed, 14 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT 45:19 b9da1df31a66979a98d90bfb1c2a6868 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-87-how-interior-design-boss-beth-diana-smith-went-from-corporate-finance-to-hgtv 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1cf 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have the one and only Beth Diana Smith, an interior design KING that side hustled for years before venturing out on her own. Beth possessed a natural ability for creating functionality, efficiency, and organization from a... full Today in the guest chair we have the one and only Beth Diana Smith, an interior design KING that side hustled for years before venturing out on her own. Beth possessed a natural ability for creating functionality, efficiency, and organization from a very young age, so she pursued degrees in business and accounting to satiate her love of processes and business strategy. After completing her M.B.A., she spent more than a decade in corporate finance in companies such as Johnson & Johnson and Viacom honing her skills in understanding clients, analytics, budgeting, and a keen attention to detail.During her years in corporate finance Beth was also a homeowner.  It was during that time that she discovered an appreciation of color, pattern, and texture; a love for beautiful things and problem solving; and a passion for interior design. Beth decided to pursue her passion, launch her interior design company and began attending the New York School of Interior Design. Today, Beth, her work, and her design advice have been featured on TV and in various print and online publications including NBC, HGTV, Vogue.com, EBONY, Design*Sponge, and The New York Times.

Hear all about Beth’s journey on today’s episode.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have the one and only Beth Diana Smith, an interior design KING that side hustled for years before venturing out on her own. Beth possessed a natural ability for creating functionality, efficiency, and organization from a very young age, so she pursued degrees in business and accounting to satiate her love of processes and business strategy. After completing her M.B.A., she spent more than a decade in corporate finance in companies such as Johnson & Johnson and Viacom honing her skills in understanding clients, analytics, budgeting, and a keen attention to detail.During her years in corporate finance Beth was also a homeowner.  It was during that time that she discovered an appreciation of color, pattern, and texture; a love for beautiful things and problem solving; and a passion for interior design. Beth decided to pursue her passion, launch her interior design company and began attending the New York School of Interior Design. Today, Beth, her work, and her design advice have been featured on TV and in various print and online publications including NBC, HGTV, Vogue.com, EBONY, Design*Sponge, and The New York Times.

Hear all about Beth’s journey on today’s episode.

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]]> Ep 86: Odyssey Media Founder Linda Spradley Dunn Is Empowering Women Of Color Around The World Ep 86: Odyssey Media Founder Linda Spradley Dunn Is Empowering Women Of Color Around The World Wed, 07 Mar 2018 12:59:34 GMT 38:54 a1df8ec818a5e19a6d7aa34034c8431c false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-86-odyssey-media-founder-linda-spradley-dunn-is-empowering-women-of-color-around-the-world 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1d0 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Linda Spradley Dunn, a woman who is the epitome of knowing the value she brings to the table and who is not afraid to go out and get hers. She spent fourteen years at IBM, where she received numerous awards and moved... full Today in the guest chair we have Linda Spradley Dunn, a woman who is the epitome of knowing the value she brings to the table and who is not afraid to go out and get hers.

She spent fourteen years at IBM, where she received numerous awards and moved quickly through the ranks but always knew that she would one day be her own boss. Armed with world-class training from IBM, Linda finally stepped out on her own.  Twenty years later, Linda commands the ear and marketing dollars of Fortune 500 companies that seek her advice on multicultural marketing strategies and want to connect with the powerful community of multicultural, affluent, and influential women in her Odyssey Media network.Odyssey Media is a unique organization that provides an unparalleled blend of programs and resources, including conferences, business retreats, boot-camps, philanthropic and community initiatives, digital forums, networking, and more.The Odyssey network of women includes senior corporate executives, seasoned entrepreneurs, attorneys, physicians, community leaders and women in transition, you name it. Odyssey is an organization that is unapologetic about gathering like-minded women to explore everything from venture capital to rock-climbing.

 

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Linda Spradley Dunn, a woman who is the epitome of knowing the value she brings to the table and who is not afraid to go out and get hers.

She spent fourteen years at IBM, where she received numerous awards and moved quickly through the ranks but always knew that she would one day be her own boss. Armed with world-class training from IBM, Linda finally stepped out on her own.  Twenty years later, Linda commands the ear and marketing dollars of Fortune 500 companies that seek her advice on multicultural marketing strategies and want to connect with the powerful community of multicultural, affluent, and influential women in her Odyssey Media network.Odyssey Media is a unique organization that provides an unparalleled blend of programs and resources, including conferences, business retreats, boot-camps, philanthropic and community initiatives, digital forums, networking, and more.The Odyssey network of women includes senior corporate executives, seasoned entrepreneurs, attorneys, physicians, community leaders and women in transition, you name it. Odyssey is an organization that is unapologetic about gathering like-minded women to explore everything from venture capital to rock-climbing.

 

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]]> Ep 85: Danielle Leslie Is Growing Her Online Course into a Million Dollar Business and She Wants to Teach You How Ep 85: Danielle Leslie Is Growing Her Online Course into a Million Dollar Business and She Wants to Teach You How Wed, 28 Feb 2018 15:39:09 GMT 1:04:04 99518abbf0eb191a45bf19d91109f28b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-86-danielle-leslie-grew-her-online-course-into-a-million-dollar-business-and-she-wants-to-teach-you-how 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1d1 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today on the show, I am introducing you to my best kept secret: the woman who has taught me to turn my knowledge into a Her name is and she founded Culture Add™ Labs to help companies and individuals uncover their Culture Add™ and launch... full Today on the show, I am introducing you to my best kept secret: the woman who has taught me to turn my knowledge into a valuable, premium course.

Her name is Danielle Leslie and she founded Culture Add™ Labs to help companies and individuals uncover their Culture Add™ and launch profitable products online. She is also the creator of #CourseFromScratch, an 8-week online intensive that helps people create & launch their profitable & poppin’ online courses.

She has been an online marketer in Silicon Valley for almost 10 years and helped personal brands & influencers, including Guy Kawasaki, earn collectively millions of dollars by launching their online courses.

One of the reasons I wanted to have Danielle on the show is because her framework for course launches addresses our common human tendency to get stuck on the preparation part and delay your launch.

She teaches people like myself to not fall into the trap of creating your course content all before you’re ready to launch and instead, focus on what she calls the 4Cs. She breaks this all down in her masterclass, which you can sign up for at SideHustlePro.co/CourseFromScratch if you are interested.

In my own case, I have wanted to launch a podcast training program for almost a year, and I have been dragging my feet because:

  1. I was overwhelmed with the thought of breaking all of the content down
  2. I knew it was really valuable information that could make people thousands of dollars and thus I knew I would need to charge a premium price point (and I was SCARED to set that premium price point)

I turned to Danielle and with her guidance, I launched my podcast accelerator as an invite only program in February and it’s been an AMAZING experience so far.

What I’ve learned from Danielle is:

  • Focusing on creating a course that truly meets your student’s needs, means creating it with their active feedback, not creating it in a vacuum without their input
  • I’ve also learned that it’s not going to be perfect the first time you do it so you have to get down to business and start, so you can improve.

On today’s episode, Danielle gets into:

  • Her straight line to the cash formula that shatters the most popular course creation narrative
  • The tools she used to do a $20,000 course launch in 60 days with no email list
  • Her MVC method to not overthink your launch and to pre-sell your course
  • How her online course made $25,000 alone in one month on Instagram...and how it has exploded since then.
  • As this episode premieres, Danielle just crossed the $100,000 mark, her first six figure month. And in today’s episode, she breaks down how she’s quickly approaching $1M in revenue this year

If you want to learn how Danielle’s online course made $100,000 in one month alone from Instagram listen to this entire episode, and remember to sign up for her Course From Scratch class at SideHustlePro.co/CourseFromScratch.

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]]> Today on the show, I am introducing you to my best kept secret: the woman who has taught me to turn my knowledge into a valuable, premium course.

Her name is Danielle Leslie and she founded Culture Add™ Labs to help companies and individuals uncover their Culture Add™ and launch profitable products online. She is also the creator of #CourseFromScratch, an 8-week online intensive that helps people create & launch their profitable & poppin’ online courses.

She has been an online marketer in Silicon Valley for almost 10 years and helped personal brands & influencers, including Guy Kawasaki, earn collectively millions of dollars by launching their online courses.

One of the reasons I wanted to have Danielle on the show is because her framework for course launches addresses our common human tendency to get stuck on the preparation part and delay your launch.

She teaches people like myself to not fall into the trap of creating your course content all before you’re ready to launch and instead, focus on what she calls the 4Cs. She breaks this all down in her masterclass, which you can sign up for at SideHustlePro.co/CourseFromScratch if you are interested.

In my own case, I have wanted to launch a podcast training program for almost a year, and I have been dragging my feet because:

  1. I was overwhelmed with the thought of breaking all of the content down
  2. I knew it was really valuable information that could make people thousands of dollars and thus I knew I would need to charge a premium price point (and I was SCARED to set that premium price point)

I turned to Danielle and with her guidance, I launched my podcast accelerator as an invite only program in February and it’s been an AMAZING experience so far.

What I’ve learned from Danielle is:

  • Focusing on creating a course that truly meets your student’s needs, means creating it with their active feedback, not creating it in a vacuum without their input
  • I’ve also learned that it’s not going to be perfect the first time you do it so you have to get down to business and start, so you can improve.

On today’s episode, Danielle gets into:

  • Her straight line to the cash formula that shatters the most popular course creation narrative
  • The tools she used to do a $20,000 course launch in 60 days with no email list
  • Her MVC method to not overthink your launch and to pre-sell your course
  • How her online course made $25,000 alone in one month on Instagram...and how it has exploded since then.
  • As this episode premieres, Danielle just crossed the $100,000 mark, her first six figure month. And in today’s episode, she breaks down how she’s quickly approaching $1M in revenue this year

If you want to learn how Danielle’s online course made $100,000 in one month alone from Instagram listen to this entire episode, and remember to sign up for her Course From Scratch class at SideHustlePro.co/CourseFromScratch.

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]]> Ep 84: How Nubian Skin Founder Ade Hassan Redefined What Nude Means For Women of Color Ep 84: How Nubian Skin Founder Ade Hassan Redefined What Nude Means For Women of Color Wed, 21 Feb 2018 13:26:59 GMT 37:02 1d828d62bff9217ad0c78d8ca0977fb8 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-84-how-nubian-skin-founder-ade-hassan-redefined-what-nude-means-for-women-of-color 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1d2 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Ade Hassan. Ade is the founder and director of lingerie brand . Frustrated by the lack of skin-tone choices to go with her ever-expanding wardrobe, Ade decided it was time for a different kind of nude. She knew that... full Today in the guest chair we have Ade Hassan. Ade is the founder and director of lingerie brand Nubian Skin. Frustrated by the lack of skin-tone choices to go with her ever-expanding wardrobe, Ade decided it was time for a different kind of nude. She knew that there were lots of women out there like her who needed the same thing. Nubian Skin has redefined what "nude" means, offering essentials in different colors with current pieces include bras, underwear, hosiery, and shoes.

When Ade set out to create skin-tone choices that actually matched her skin tone, she had no idea the level of interest she would generate. Today, celebrity-favorite Nubian Skin is stocked in leading stores such as Asos, Nordstroms and she even styled the Queen Bey herself, Beyoncé and dancers for the Formation World Tour as well as the cast of the blockbuster film Hidden Figures.

On today’s episode, Ade shares how she transitioned from a career in finance to creating an impactful and highly sought after brand.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Ade Hassan. Ade is the founder and director of lingerie brand Nubian Skin. Frustrated by the lack of skin-tone choices to go with her ever-expanding wardrobe, Ade decided it was time for a different kind of nude. She knew that there were lots of women out there like her who needed the same thing. Nubian Skin has redefined what "nude" means, offering essentials in different colors with current pieces include bras, underwear, hosiery, and shoes.

When Ade set out to create skin-tone choices that actually matched her skin tone, she had no idea the level of interest she would generate. Today, celebrity-favorite Nubian Skin is stocked in leading stores such as Asos, Nordstroms and she even styled the Queen Bey herself, Beyoncé and dancers for the Formation World Tour as well as the cast of the blockbuster film Hidden Figures.

On today’s episode, Ade shares how she transitioned from a career in finance to creating an impactful and highly sought after brand.

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]]> Ep 83: Meet the Entrepreneur Training the Next Generation of Startup Founders Ep 83: Meet the Entrepreneur Training the Next Generation of Startup Founders Wed, 14 Feb 2018 16:23:53 GMT 50:03 49fa1a365f2ddf2bb7caaeb9c4f06b2a false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-83-meet-the-entrepreneur-training-the-next-generation-of-startup-founders 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1d3 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair, we have Mandela SH Dixon. She is one of the only black women who has navigated the tech space as a VC-backed tech startup founder, global startup ecosystem builder, and VC portfolio services director. Mandela began her career... full Today in the guest chair, we have Mandela SH Dixon. She is one of the only black women who has navigated the tech space as a VC-backed tech startup founder, global startup ecosystem builder, and VC portfolio services director.

Mandela began her career in Silicon Valley in 2011 as a startup founder backed by Kapor Capital, 500 Startups, and Imagine K12 (acquired by Y Combinator). Thereafter, she led a global entrepreneurial program called Startup Weekend Education (acquired by Techstars) that spanned six continents and empowered thousands of entrepreneurs to launch edtech startups.

Most recently, Mandela worked at venture capital firm Kapor Capital, where she supported the success of over 120 tech startups and launched the Founders' Commitment, a first-of-its kind initiative teaching founders how to bake diversity and inclusion into the DNA of their early stage startups.

To-date, Mandela has shared her frameworks for success on over 65 stages, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Google, and Facebook. She has also received several recognitions, including being named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List, LinkedIn's Top 10 Voices in Venture Capital and Startups, and Medium's Top 10% of Writers. Most recently, Mandela co-founded Founder Gym, an online training center that teaches underrepresented founders how to build successful tech startups (applications for Cohort 2 are now open).

On this episode, we get into:

  • What it was like to walk away from her first company
  • Why it’s so important to her to democratize access to information in Silicon Valley
  • Why there needs to be more transparency among founders
  • How seeing both sides of the table and all aspects of the startup ecosystem has shaped her experience
  • The start of Founder Gym and more!

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]]> Today in the guest chair, we have Mandela SH Dixon. She is one of the only black women who has navigated the tech space as a VC-backed tech startup founder, global startup ecosystem builder, and VC portfolio services director.

Mandela began her career in Silicon Valley in 2011 as a startup founder backed by Kapor Capital, 500 Startups, and Imagine K12 (acquired by Y Combinator). Thereafter, she led a global entrepreneurial program called Startup Weekend Education (acquired by Techstars) that spanned six continents and empowered thousands of entrepreneurs to launch edtech startups.

Most recently, Mandela worked at venture capital firm Kapor Capital, where she supported the success of over 120 tech startups and launched the Founders' Commitment, a first-of-its kind initiative teaching founders how to bake diversity and inclusion into the DNA of their early stage startups.

To-date, Mandela has shared her frameworks for success on over 65 stages, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Google, and Facebook. She has also received several recognitions, including being named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List, LinkedIn's Top 10 Voices in Venture Capital and Startups, and Medium's Top 10% of Writers. Most recently, Mandela co-founded Founder Gym, an online training center that teaches underrepresented founders how to build successful tech startups (applications for Cohort 2 are now open).

On this episode, we get into:

  • What it was like to walk away from her first company
  • Why it’s so important to her to democratize access to information in Silicon Valley
  • Why there needs to be more transparency among founders
  • How seeing both sides of the table and all aspects of the startup ecosystem has shaped her experience
  • The start of Founder Gym and more!

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Side Hustle Pro is now over 5600 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. FreshBooks is offering an unrestricted 30 day free trial for all my listeners. No credit card required. Visit FreshBooks.com​/​​SIDEHUSTLEPRO​ and enter SIDE​ ​HUSTLE​ ​PRO​ in the how did you hear about us section.

This episode is brought to you by Skillshare.  Skillshare has a special offer just for my listeners: Get two months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro to start your two months now.

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]]> Ep 82: How to Be An Entrepreneur On Your Own Terms with Shellye Archambeau Ep 82: How to Be An Entrepreneur On Your Own Terms with Shellye Archambeau Wed, 07 Feb 2018 14:35:59 GMT 50:39 f9bebebcf7c370df2a6ed04720882932 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-82-how-to-be-an-entrepreneur-on-your-own-terms-with-shellye-archambeau 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1d4 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair, we have Shellye Archambeau. Not everyone with entrepreneurial instincts comes up with that million dollar idea. Sometimes, people are better on the execution front. You need that person who can take a vision, turn it into an... full Today in the guest chair, we have Shellye Archambeau.

Not everyone with entrepreneurial instincts comes up with that million dollar idea. Sometimes, people are better on the execution front. You need that person who can take a vision, turn it into an actual viable business, and grow your company year over year. That’s Shellye’s story.

Shellye is best known for being the Chief Executive Officer of MetricStream, Inc. up  until January 2018. She is somewhat of a legend in Silicon Valley, having grown MetricStream to what it is today. She has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout her career. In 2014 she was named one of the 46 Most Important African-Americans In Technology by Business Insider. In September 2015, Shellye was recognized as the 97th most influential business leader in America.

When she’s not busy building software companies or sitting on Fortune 500 boards, Shellye is simply a family oriented, energetic, goal driven foodie.

We can all stand to learn a lot from Shellye about living a full life and being an entrepreneur on our own terms.

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This episode is brought to you by Skillshare.  Skillshare has a special offer just for my listeners: Get two months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro to start your two months now.

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]]> Today in the guest chair, we have Shellye Archambeau.

Not everyone with entrepreneurial instincts comes up with that million dollar idea. Sometimes, people are better on the execution front. You need that person who can take a vision, turn it into an actual viable business, and grow your company year over year. That’s Shellye’s story.

Shellye is best known for being the Chief Executive Officer of MetricStream, Inc. up  until January 2018. She is somewhat of a legend in Silicon Valley, having grown MetricStream to what it is today. She has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout her career. In 2014 she was named one of the 46 Most Important African-Americans In Technology by Business Insider. In September 2015, Shellye was recognized as the 97th most influential business leader in America.

When she’s not busy building software companies or sitting on Fortune 500 boards, Shellye is simply a family oriented, energetic, goal driven foodie.

We can all stand to learn a lot from Shellye about living a full life and being an entrepreneur on our own terms.

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This episode is brought to you by Skillshare.  Skillshare has a special offer just for my listeners: Get two months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro to start your two months now.

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]]> Ep 81: Entrepreneur Diaries 1 Ep 81: Entrepreneur Diaries 1 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT 27:39 5b9de58a7798cdc07751db05a07b4e02 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-81-entrepreneur-diaries-1 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1d5 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Hi Guys, I’m back with a check-in. Hear how my very first month of entrepreneurship went. I’ll share some behind the scenes of launching my first premium product, dealing with anxiety, facing #adulting head on and making some small changes in how... full Hi Guys, I’m back with a check-in. Hear how my very first month of entrepreneurship went. I’ll share some behind the scenes of launching my first premium product, dealing with anxiety, facing #adulting head on and making some small changes in how I’m thinking about my business.

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Side Hustle Pro is now over 5500 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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]]> Hi Guys, I’m back with a check-in. Hear how my very first month of entrepreneurship went. I’ll share some behind the scenes of launching my first premium product, dealing with anxiety, facing #adulting head on and making some small changes in how I’m thinking about my business.

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Side Hustle Pro is now over 5500 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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]]> Ep 80: Tonya Rapley on How to Monetize Your Expertise Ep 80: Tonya Rapley on How to Monetize Your Expertise Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:26:37 GMT 47:52 a0165c155e7784615df9b44a4744a756 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-80-tonya-rapley-on-how-to-monetize-your-expertise 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1d6 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair we have Tonya Rapley.

Tonya is a nationally recognized millennial money expert and founder of the award-winning site, My Fab Finance. She has graced the cover of Black Enterprise magazine and was deemed the "New Face of Wealth Building". She was also selected as a Modern History Maker by TV One and has been recognized as one of the “Top 10 Most Influential Women in Personal Finance on Twitter”. Her mission is to help millennial women break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck and own their power.

Because of her relatable personality and fabulous flair, Tonya is a highly sought after media personality. Her work has been featured in Glamour, Cosmopolitan, EBONY, and on CentricTV. Tonya’s expertise has also been recognized by popular media outlets such as Forbes, the NY Daily News, Yahoo! Finance, and Marketwatch. As a writer, Tonya has also contributed to Credit.com, Buzzfeed, and TheRoot.com, making a powerful influence on the financial lives of millennials.

On this episode, you’ll learn how Tonya went from crying tears of frustration at a thankless job to branching out on her own as a Personal Finance Coach and Entrepreneur. 

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This episode is also brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 3 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro99. Act now for this special New Years offer, and start learning today.

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]]> Today in the guest chair we have Tonya Rapley.

Tonya is a nationally recognized millennial money expert and founder of the award-winning site, My Fab Finance. She has graced the cover of Black Enterprise magazine and was deemed the "New Face of Wealth Building". She was also selected as a Modern History Maker by TV One and has been recognized as one of the “Top 10 Most Influential Women in Personal Finance on Twitter”. Her mission is to help millennial women break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck and own their power.

Because of her relatable personality and fabulous flair, Tonya is a highly sought after media personality. Her work has been featured in Glamour, Cosmopolitan, EBONY, and on CentricTV. Tonya’s expertise has also been recognized by popular media outlets such as Forbes, the NY Daily News, Yahoo! Finance, and Marketwatch. As a writer, Tonya has also contributed to Credit.com, Buzzfeed, and TheRoot.com, making a powerful influence on the financial lives of millennials.

On this episode, you’ll learn how Tonya went from crying tears of frustration at a thankless job to branching out on her own as a Personal Finance Coach and Entrepreneur. 

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This episode is also brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 3 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro99. Act now for this special New Years offer, and start learning today.

Side Hustle Pro is now over 5388 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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]]> Ep 79: Queen of Side Hustles Tracey Coleman on How to Thrive as a Multi Passionate Entrepreneur Ep 79: Queen of Side Hustles Tracey Coleman on How to Thrive as a Multi Passionate Entrepreneur Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:30:04 GMT 53:18 77347865d54e86e3baf94627d267d6e2 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-79-queen-of-side-hustles-tracey-coleman-on-how-to-thrive-as-a-multi-passionate-entrepreneur 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1d7 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd What happens when you pair a love for writing, travel, design, experience activations and more? You get today’s guest. Her name is Tracey Coleman, and she is a creator, writer, designer and visionary. She’s also a multi passionate entrepreneur... full What happens when you pair a love for writing, travel, design, experience activations and more? You get today’s guest. Her name is Tracey Coleman, and she is a creator, writer, designer and visionary. She’s also a multi passionate entrepreneur with a myriad of hustles.Her main hustle is Show & Tell Creative, a boutique activation agency specializing in social media, event activation and multicultural marketing.Her various side hustles include being Event Director and Partner in Curly Girl Collective, the founders and producers of  the epic CURLFEST.

She’s also the Brooklyn Travel Addict, a Witty storyteller and content creator through her legendary travel blog.  

Finally, she’s is the Founder of Purpose Driven Passports - a nonprofit organization that identifies and creates opportunities for travelers to give back abroad. In 2017, less than 6 months after launching, Tracey won the WeWork Creator Award.

In keeping with the theme of women who are redefining entrepreneurship, I’m happy to share Tracey’s journey today. She is living proof that if you work it right, you can be multi passionate and have a business and a life walking in your purpose.

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]]> What happens when you pair a love for writing, travel, design, experience activations and more? You get today’s guest. Her name is Tracey Coleman, and she is a creator, writer, designer and visionary. She’s also a multi passionate entrepreneur with a myriad of hustles.Her main hustle is Show & Tell Creative, a boutique activation agency specializing in social media, event activation and multicultural marketing.Her various side hustles include being Event Director and Partner in Curly Girl Collective, the founders and producers of  the epic CURLFEST.

She’s also the Brooklyn Travel Addict, a Witty storyteller and content creator through her legendary travel blog.  

Finally, she’s is the Founder of Purpose Driven Passports - a nonprofit organization that identifies and creates opportunities for travelers to give back abroad. In 2017, less than 6 months after launching, Tracey won the WeWork Creator Award.

In keeping with the theme of women who are redefining entrepreneurship, I’m happy to share Tracey’s journey today. She is living proof that if you work it right, you can be multi passionate and have a business and a life walking in your purpose.

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]]> Ep 78: Nicole Walters Wants To Teach You To Add More Commas To Your Bank Account Ep 78: Nicole Walters Wants To Teach You To Add More Commas To Your Bank Account Wed, 10 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT 46:45 2639ac33bc4b69356f9bb0dd874f155d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/episode-78-nicole-walters-wants-to-teach-you-to-add-more-commas-to-your-bank-account 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1d8 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair, we have Nicole Walters. By age 28, Nicole was a highly-paid executive at a Fortune 500 company, managing multibillion dollar accounts. But something just wasn’t right. She felt like her job was paying the bills and feeding... full Today in the guest chair, we have Nicole Walters.

By age 28, Nicole was a highly-paid executive at a Fortune 500 company, managing multibillion dollar accounts. But something just wasn’t right. She felt like her job was paying the bills and feeding her family, but not her soul.

So, live on Periscope, Nicole quit her corporate job to focus on opening her own private business and product development consulting firm, The Monetized Life. Through her programs and consulting, she shares her secrets to earning “passive income” with other entrepreneurs, including in her popular online course, 1K1Day.

Nicole has been on my radar for some time and I thought what better way to kick off 2018, than with a woman who is pushing the boundaries of entrepreneurship and redefining what it means to package your skills into services and make money on your own terms.

As Nicole says, she teaches people how to add commas to their bank accounts and learn that they don’t have to trade time for money.

On today’s episode, Nicole gets into:

  • Her 5 years of (debt free!) side hustling before quitting
  • Why she quit her job LIVE on Periscope
  • Generating $11,000 from a $12.99 product
  • The streams of income in her business

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This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. FreshBooks is offering an unrestricted 30 day free trial for all my listeners. No credit card required. Visit FreshBooks.com​/​​SIDEHUSTLEPRO​ and enter SIDE​ ​HUSTLE​ ​PRO​ in the how did you hear about us section.

This episode is also brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 3 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro99. Act now for this special New Years offer, and start learning today.

 

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]]> Today in the guest chair, we have Nicole Walters.

By age 28, Nicole was a highly-paid executive at a Fortune 500 company, managing multibillion dollar accounts. But something just wasn’t right. She felt like her job was paying the bills and feeding her family, but not her soul.

So, live on Periscope, Nicole quit her corporate job to focus on opening her own private business and product development consulting firm, The Monetized Life. Through her programs and consulting, she shares her secrets to earning “passive income” with other entrepreneurs, including in her popular online course, 1K1Day.

Nicole has been on my radar for some time and I thought what better way to kick off 2018, than with a woman who is pushing the boundaries of entrepreneurship and redefining what it means to package your skills into services and make money on your own terms.

As Nicole says, she teaches people how to add commas to their bank accounts and learn that they don’t have to trade time for money.

On today’s episode, Nicole gets into:

  • Her 5 years of (debt free!) side hustling before quitting
  • Why she quit her job LIVE on Periscope
  • Generating $11,000 from a $12.99 product
  • The streams of income in her business

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This episode is also brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 3 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro99. Act now for this special New Years offer, and start learning today.

 

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]]> Ep 77: How to Fear Less and Live Your Best Life in 2018 Ep 77: How to Fear Less and Live Your Best Life in 2018 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:26:09 GMT 24:31 0e9ab005a60c41384fec8aa7ada645d0 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-77-how-to-fear-less-and-live-your-best-life-in-2018 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1d9 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd 2017  was an amazing year for me (I got married, took my business to new heights, spent time with my family, was embraced into a new family and culture). I am so grateful for the lessons learned and blessings received. Something I may have shared... full 2017  was an amazing year for me (I got married, took my business to new heights, spent time with my family, was embraced into a new family and culture). I am so grateful for the lessons learned and blessings received.

Something I may have shared less of is that it was also an emotional year and sometimes a downright stressful year. I pushed myself harder than I ever have, took on more responsibility at work, was challenged in unexpected ways, grew a lot and took a major leap and quit my job.

Now, I enter 2018 with a new perspective and determination to do my best work and live my best life.

On today’s episode, I share:

  • How we can all adopt a fearless mindset
  • What it really means to invest in yourself
  • Why I’m committed to nurturing human connections

 

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This episode is also brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 3 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro99. Act now for this special New Years offer, and start learning today.

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]]> 2017  was an amazing year for me (I got married, took my business to new heights, spent time with my family, was embraced into a new family and culture). I am so grateful for the lessons learned and blessings received.

Something I may have shared less of is that it was also an emotional year and sometimes a downright stressful year. I pushed myself harder than I ever have, took on more responsibility at work, was challenged in unexpected ways, grew a lot and took a major leap and quit my job.

Now, I enter 2018 with a new perspective and determination to do my best work and live my best life.

On today’s episode, I share:

  • How we can all adopt a fearless mindset
  • What it really means to invest in yourself
  • Why I’m committed to nurturing human connections

 

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. FreshBooks is offering an unrestricted 30 day free trial for all my listeners. No credit card required. Visit FreshBooks.com​/​​SIDEHUSTLEPRO​ and enter SIDE​ ​HUSTLE​ ​PRO​ in the how did you hear about us section.

This episode is also brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 3 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro99. Act now for this special New Years offer, and start learning today.

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]]> 76: I QUIT My Job 76: I QUIT My Job Wed, 27 Dec 2017 14:57:35 GMT 34:35 3588cef1bfca7f4263a947d194567777 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-76-i-quit-my-job 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1da 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd A year ago, I made the decision that I need to work for myself. Today on the show, I share how I spent the last year gearing up for my quit day. I got laser-focused on monetizing my content. I explored multiple revenue streams. I got busy learning to... full And then, on November 29, 2017 - I QUIT.

On today’s episode, I share:

  • Why I’m betting on myself!
  • What went into taking my leap of faith
  • My plan to move forward

 

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]]> And then, on November 29, 2017 - I QUIT.

On today’s episode, I share:

  • Why I’m betting on myself!
  • What went into taking my leap of faith
  • My plan to move forward

 

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]]> 75: From Founder to Acquisition: Jewel Burks and the Partpic Story 75: From Founder to Acquisition: Jewel Burks and the Partpic Story Fri, 22 Dec 2017 19:03:33 GMT 50:31 cd8e85d0285fe17160e01e567728e462 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-75-from-founder-to-acquisition-jewel-burks-and-the-partpic-story 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1db 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s guest is Jewel Burks. As co-founder and CEO of Partpic, an Atlanta based startup designed to streamline the purchase of maintenance and repair parts using computer vision technology, Jewel and her team built groundbreaking technology poised... full Today’s guest is Jewel Burks. As co-founder and CEO of Partpic, an Atlanta based startup designed to streamline the purchase of maintenance and repair parts using computer vision technology, Jewel and her team built groundbreaking technology poised to change the way people everywhere locate products. Partpic raised over $2 million in seed funding to integrate its proprietary technology into mobile apps and websites of parts distributors and retailers.

And then, something incredible happened, Partpic was acquired by Amazon. Currently Jewel serves as Team Lead for Visual Search at A9.com, an Amazon Company. In addition to this role, Jewel is a proud board member at Amplify 4 Good, and spends much of her free time working with startups.

On today’s show, Jewel shares:

  • How she came up with the idea for Partpic
  • How she recruited a smart and talented team and Co-Founder
  • What it was like to juggle working for Google while building Partpic
  • And what it’s like to have your company be acquired.

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]]> Today’s guest is Jewel Burks. As co-founder and CEO of Partpic, an Atlanta based startup designed to streamline the purchase of maintenance and repair parts using computer vision technology, Jewel and her team built groundbreaking technology poised to change the way people everywhere locate products. Partpic raised over $2 million in seed funding to integrate its proprietary technology into mobile apps and websites of parts distributors and retailers.

And then, something incredible happened, Partpic was acquired by Amazon. Currently Jewel serves as Team Lead for Visual Search at A9.com, an Amazon Company. In addition to this role, Jewel is a proud board member at Amplify 4 Good, and spends much of her free time working with startups.

On today’s show, Jewel shares:

  • How she came up with the idea for Partpic
  • How she recruited a smart and talented team and Co-Founder
  • What it was like to juggle working for Google while building Partpic
  • And what it’s like to have your company be acquired.

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]]> 74: Serial Entrepreneur Dawn Dickson On How to Launch Like a Boss 74: Serial Entrepreneur Dawn Dickson On How to Launch Like a Boss Wed, 20 Dec 2017 08:00:00 GMT 43:52 f6467acfa822153b675de3c8c6e6de94 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-74-serial-entrepreneur-dawn-dickson-on-how-to-launch-like-a-boss 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1dc 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today on the show, we have a real boss. Her name is Dawn Dickson and she is a serial entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience in marketing and business development. She has launched four successful cash flow positive companies since 2002. Her... full Dawn has received numerous awards and accolades for her Business savvy and pitching skills, including being awarded First place in the PowerMoves NOLA Big Break pitch Competition and second place in the 2016 SBA InnovateHer Challenge.

 

Additionally, Dawn was selected to participate in some of the nation’s top accelerator programs for entrepreneurs including the NewME(San Francisco),Canopy Boulder (Boulder,Colorado) and Techstars(Los Angeles).

On today’s episode, Dawn gets into:

 

  • How she went from living her best life with her first business to broke and moving in with her cousin
  • How she lost $15,000 attempting to start Solutions Vending
  • How she became a pitching queen
  • And Her best kept secret to find amazing business partners

 

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Side Hustle Pro is now over 4900 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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]]> Dawn has received numerous awards and accolades for her Business savvy and pitching skills, including being awarded First place in the PowerMoves NOLA Big Break pitch Competition and second place in the 2016 SBA InnovateHer Challenge.

 

Additionally, Dawn was selected to participate in some of the nation’s top accelerator programs for entrepreneurs including the NewME(San Francisco),Canopy Boulder (Boulder,Colorado) and Techstars(Los Angeles).

On today’s episode, Dawn gets into:

 

  • How she went from living her best life with her first business to broke and moving in with her cousin
  • How she lost $15,000 attempting to start Solutions Vending
  • How she became a pitching queen
  • And Her best kept secret to find amazing business partners

 

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Side Hustle Pro is now over 4900 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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Dawn Dickson - @dawnwdickson

Flat Out of Heels - @FlatOutofHeels

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]]> 73: From Hustle to Empire: How Claire Sulmers Grew Fashion Bomb Daily Beyond A Blog 73: From Hustle to Empire: How Claire Sulmers Grew Fashion Bomb Daily Beyond A Blog Wed, 13 Dec 2017 14:37:07 GMT 52:21 591dd0d55c0340956091dd2aaf085d2b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-73-claire-sulmers-of-fashion-bomb-daily-on-how-to-go-for-yours 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1dd 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today on the show, is the one and only Claire Sulmers, the founder of FashionBombDaily.com, and the industry’s leading fashion blogger chronicling fashionistas of color. Her pioneering work ushered in a new wave of digital journalism that fed and... full On today’s episode, Claire gets into:

  • How she started from the bottom in fashion with unpaid internships and thankless jobs
  • Why she took a leap of faith and moved to Paris with no job and barely any money
  • How she started and differentiated Fashion Bomb Daily
  • All of the revenue streams in her business
  • How a rogue ex almost ruined her reputation
  • Plus how she’s continuing to grow her brand

 

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]]> On today’s episode, Claire gets into:

  • How she started from the bottom in fashion with unpaid internships and thankless jobs
  • Why she took a leap of faith and moved to Paris with no job and barely any money
  • How she started and differentiated Fashion Bomb Daily
  • All of the revenue streams in her business
  • How a rogue ex almost ruined her reputation
  • Plus how she’s continuing to grow her brand

 

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Side Hustle Pro is now over 4900 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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]]> <![CDATA[72: Q&As - How Much Money Do You Invest Into Your Side Hustle & More]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2017 12:51:26 GMT 30:57 e72a1e2802bb0079250de75371206064 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-72-qampas-how-much-money-do-you-invest-into-your-side-hustle-amp-more 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1de 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd I’m answering your questions on all things side hustle. On this episode I get into: What tips and tricks do you have for managing your spare time after the day job is over and hubby is fed? How and when did you decide to convert your personal... full I’m answering your questions on all things side hustle. On this episode I get into:

  • What tips and tricks do you have for managing your spare time after the day job is over and hubby is fed?
  • How and when did you decide to convert your personal social media pages into public brand/company profiles? Do you have a finsta for your friends and family?
  • I’d love to know how you deal with family and friends who want your service for free!
  • What tips do you have for those who feel they have plateaued in growing their IG with engaged shoppers?
  • What are your tips for finding networking events?
  • What’s your favorite piece of advice you’ve ever gotten about being a black female entrepreneur?
  • How much money did you invest into your side hustle before it was profitable?
  • What do you look for when searching for people to interview? I swear you have the most interesting people on!
  • What is your long term goal as it relates to turning the wonderful work you’ve done with the podcast? What will that look like for you? What do you want to do?

 

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Side Hustle Pro is almost 4900 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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]]> I’m answering your questions on all things side hustle. On this episode I get into:

  • What tips and tricks do you have for managing your spare time after the day job is over and hubby is fed?
  • How and when did you decide to convert your personal social media pages into public brand/company profiles? Do you have a finsta for your friends and family?
  • I’d love to know how you deal with family and friends who want your service for free!
  • What tips do you have for those who feel they have plateaued in growing their IG with engaged shoppers?
  • What are your tips for finding networking events?
  • What’s your favorite piece of advice you’ve ever gotten about being a black female entrepreneur?
  • How much money did you invest into your side hustle before it was profitable?
  • What do you look for when searching for people to interview? I swear you have the most interesting people on!
  • What is your long term goal as it relates to turning the wonderful work you’ve done with the podcast? What will that look like for you? What do you want to do?

 

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Side Hustle Pro is almost 4900 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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]]> 71: How This Entrepreneur Built A Life She No Longer Needs A Vacation From 71: How This Entrepreneur Built A Life She No Longer Needs A Vacation From Thu, 30 Nov 2017 12:49:27 GMT 40:59 9e8d8c013aff8925395c6349f2686655 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-71-how-this-entrepreneur-built-a-life-she-no-longer-needs-a-vacation-from 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1df 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair I have online coach and personal trainer Tameika G. Tameika’s story is far from ordinary. Over the course of ten years, she completely flipped her lifestyle and her long term career path as a result. Years ago, she was... full On today’s episode, Tameika gets into:

  • Why heartbreak led her to make a radical life and professional change
  • What made her choose Asia
  • How she quit her job and found a way to move to another country
  • How she kept costs low to work her “get out of a debt plan”
  • The tipping point that made her quit her job
  • How she focuses on her purpose and her passion
  • How she paid her rent in full for the year so she can focus on her purpose and passion

 

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]]> On today’s episode, Tameika gets into:

  • Why heartbreak led her to make a radical life and professional change
  • What made her choose Asia
  • How she quit her job and found a way to move to another country
  • How she kept costs low to work her “get out of a debt plan”
  • The tipping point that made her quit her job
  • How she focuses on her purpose and her passion
  • How she paid her rent in full for the year so she can focus on her purpose and passion

 

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]]> 70: This Brooklyn-Bred Entrepreneur is Breaking Barriers, One T-Shirt At a Time 70: This Brooklyn-Bred Entrepreneur is Breaking Barriers, One T-Shirt At a Time Wed, 22 Nov 2017 19:03:32 GMT 36:07 6c0aeb31305d3c608997d2bab6558a33 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-70-this-brooklyn-bred-entrepreneur-is-breaking-barriers-one-t-shirt-at-a-time 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1e0 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Kalilah Wright of Mess in a Bottle full
  • Why she left her dream job at Under Armour even though she didn't have everything all figured out
  • How she used craigslist and $500 to buy her early equipment
  • How she found and pays for her first business space ever
  • Her conference hustle strategy that helps her to get her name and brand out there and much more!

    • Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

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    Side Hustle Pro is now over 4800 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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    ]]>
  • Why she left her dream job at Under Armour even though she didn't have everything all figured out
  • How she used craigslist and $500 to buy her early equipment
  • How she found and pays for her first business space ever
  • Her conference hustle strategy that helps her to get her name and brand out there and much more!

    • Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

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    Side Hustle Pro is now over 4800 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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    Mess In A Bottle - @messinabottle

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    ]]>         69: From Selling Tea Out of Her Trunk to Selling in Major Retailers: Nailah Ellis-Brown of Ellis Island Tea 69: From Selling Tea Out of Her Trunk to Selling in Major Retailers: Nailah Ellis-Brown of Ellis Island Tea Thu, 16 Nov 2017 14:25:09 GMT 47:44 cc89562967f68d342a49e05f4f28ac83 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-69-from-selling-tea-out-of-her-trunk-to-selling-in-major-retailers-nailah-ellis-of-ellis-island-tea 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1e1 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s guest is Nailah Ellis Brown. I first heard about Nailah from my roommates, Nydia and Stefanie at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. They supported her business as part of the MBAs Across America program that the participated... full She’s been named one of the Forbes 30 Under 30, has been featured on MSNBC for a small business makeover, and she’s only getting started.

    Her plan was to go to school, work on wall street then quit and be an entrepreneur But when she realized the student loan hustle, she wanted no parts of it. On today’s episode, Nailah gets into:
    • How she’s been able to brew and bottle a recipe steeped in family tradition
    • How she went from selling out of her trunk to selling in Sam’s clb
    • Learning the science behind her
    • How she took a leap of faith and started over from scratch
    • How investing in herself and her business led to big rewards in major brand partnership
    • Plus how she’s continuing to grow her brand

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    ]]>     She’s been named one of the Forbes 30 Under 30, has been featured on MSNBC for a small business makeover, and she’s only getting started.

    Her plan was to go to school, work on wall street then quit and be an entrepreneur But when she realized the student loan hustle, she wanted no parts of it. On today’s episode, Nailah gets into:
    • How she’s been able to brew and bottle a recipe steeped in family tradition
    • How she went from selling out of her trunk to selling in Sam’s clb
    • Learning the science behind her
    • How she took a leap of faith and started over from scratch
    • How investing in herself and her business led to big rewards in major brand partnership
    • Plus how she’s continuing to grow her brand

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    ]]>         68: How Felicia Leatherwood Became the Hollywood Hair Whisperer 68: How Felicia Leatherwood Became the Hollywood Hair Whisperer Tue, 31 Oct 2017 14:59:32 GMT 36:09 9a63e3dce90e5e1487bcf2e501096521 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-68-how-felicia-leatherwood-became-the-hollywood-hair-whisperer 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1e2 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full
  • How she got her start doing hair
  • How she started working with celebrity clientele
  • And the biggest and most expensive mistake she made in her business

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    ]]>
  • How she got her start doing hair
  • How she started working with celebrity clientele
  • And the biggest and most expensive mistake she made in her business

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    ]]>         67: Meet the Juice Bar Owner Transforming Lives in the Black Community 67: Meet the Juice Bar Owner Transforming Lives in the Black Community Wed, 25 Oct 2017 12:57:43 GMT 51:08 14552174a2fb5f21bb957b9816ccc9d7 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-67-meet-the-juice-bar-owner-transforming-lives-in-the-black-community 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1e3 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today, I’m happy to welcome into the guest chair, a woman who is changing lives in her community. Her name is Jerri Evans, and she is the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars.Growing up in SE Washington, D.C. she watched her mom and others struggle... full Today, I’m happy to welcome into the guest chair, a woman who is changing lives in her community. Her name is Jerri Evans, and she is the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars.Growing up in SE Washington, D.C. she watched her mom and others struggle to find healthy options, while carry-outs and corner stores were readily available. Today on the show, we get into how she transformed a tragic life event into an impactful business that’s ensuring better health for underserved communities.She makes it a point to transform areas that historically do not have access to fresh produce and tries to eradicate food deserts (areas that do not have access to such healthy options). Now with catchy names like Swizz Beets, Green Latifah, and Mi’Kale Jackson, Jerri has initiated creative ways to invite customers to try out to cold-pressed juices they’ve never had. You can find her spreading the good health vibes and mission everywhere she can.

     

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    This episode is brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare is now offering Side Hustle Pro listeners one free month of unlimited learning. To sign up, go to  Skillshare.com/HUSTLEPRO and claim your free month!

     

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    ]]>     Today, I’m happy to welcome into the guest chair, a woman who is changing lives in her community. Her name is Jerri Evans, and she is the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars.Growing up in SE Washington, D.C. she watched her mom and others struggle to find healthy options, while carry-outs and corner stores were readily available. Today on the show, we get into how she transformed a tragic life event into an impactful business that’s ensuring better health for underserved communities.She makes it a point to transform areas that historically do not have access to fresh produce and tries to eradicate food deserts (areas that do not have access to such healthy options). Now with catchy names like Swizz Beets, Green Latifah, and Mi’Kale Jackson, Jerri has initiated creative ways to invite customers to try out to cold-pressed juices they’ve never had. You can find her spreading the good health vibes and mission everywhere she can.

     

    This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to 100 plus job sites with just one click. Right now, My listeners can post jobs on ZipRecruiter for FREE, Just go to ZipRecruiter.com/hustle to try ZipRecruiter for free.

    This episode is brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare is now offering Side Hustle Pro listeners one free month of unlimited learning. To sign up, go to  Skillshare.com/HUSTLEPRO and claim your free month!

     

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    ]]>         66: An Entrepreneur in Hollywood: ‘Black Love’ Co-Creator Codie Elaine Oliver 66: An Entrepreneur in Hollywood: ‘Black Love’ Co-Creator Codie Elaine Oliver Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:49:02 GMT 46:32 8d6fbf88a6be2f2309def19b1d485222 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-66-how-to-be-an-entrepreneur-in-hollywood-behind-the-scenes-with-black-love-creator-codie-elaine-oliver 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1e4 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today, I’m happy to welcome into the guest chair, a woman who is putting #BlackLove on display for people to see on television screens across the country. Her name is Codie Elaine Oliver, and she is the filmmaker and creator of the #BlackLove... full
  • Her journey from Howard to independent filmmaker
  • How she recruited some of Hollywood’s biggest names to participate in #BlackLove
  • The road to pitching OWN network
  • And how to make money as a filmmaker in Hollywood
    • You will love and learn from what Codie had to share.

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    ]]>
  • Her journey from Howard to independent filmmaker
  • How she recruited some of Hollywood’s biggest names to participate in #BlackLove
  • The road to pitching OWN network
  • And how to make money as a filmmaker in Hollywood
    • You will love and learn from what Codie had to share.

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    ]]>         65: From Financial Analyst to Entrepreneur: How This Beauty Maven Opened The Premier Brow Studio in DC 65: From Financial Analyst to Entrepreneur: How This Beauty Maven Opened The Premier Brow Studio in DC Wed, 11 Oct 2017 11:36:04 GMT 25:05 ce1ec5f75ea26b4e42f0fdae044f940f false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-65-from-financial-analyst-to-entrepreneur-how-this-beauty-maven-opened-the-premier-brow-studio-in-dc 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1e5 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Nicole Alexis is the owner of the the beauty haven, PRMP Beauty Studio in Washington, D.C.   Nicole realized that her passion in beauty was more than a side hustle while working as a financial analyst with the federal government.  As her... full Nicole Alexis is the owner of the the beauty haven, PRMP Beauty Studio in Washington, D.C.

     

    Nicole realized that her passion in beauty was more than a side hustle while working as a financial analyst with the federal government.  As her side hustle, providing brow shaping and body waxing, started to grow, she came to a cross road.  Staying comfortable with her comfy 6-figure salary and earn extra money on the side or taking her side hustle full -time.

    She chose to be a true hustler and went for her beauty passion and opened Primp Beauty Studios. The rest is, as I like to say, HERstory.

    On today’s show, Nicole shares how she built an organic brand, an in-demand business with clients that followed her from location to location and how she dealt with the surprise costs that come with being a novice business owner.

     

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    ]]>     Nicole Alexis is the owner of the the beauty haven, PRMP Beauty Studio in Washington, D.C.

     

    Nicole realized that her passion in beauty was more than a side hustle while working as a financial analyst with the federal government.  As her side hustle, providing brow shaping and body waxing, started to grow, she came to a cross road.  Staying comfortable with her comfy 6-figure salary and earn extra money on the side or taking her side hustle full -time.

    She chose to be a true hustler and went for her beauty passion and opened Primp Beauty Studios. The rest is, as I like to say, HERstory.

    On today’s show, Nicole shares how she built an organic brand, an in-demand business with clients that followed her from location to location and how she dealt with the surprise costs that come with being a novice business owner.

     

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    ]]>         64: Latham Thomas On How to Practice Self Care While Growing A Business 64: Latham Thomas On How to Practice Self Care While Growing A Business Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:37:52 GMT 1:00:22 d68f7746d702b3e3ef9fb1b4c59a708c false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-64-latham-thomas-on-how-to-practice-self-care-while-growing-a-business 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1e6 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Latham Thomas is a celebrity wellness/ lifestyle maven and birth doula- transforming not only how women give birth to their babies, but how they give rise to the best version of themselves. She’s here to teach us all how to own our power in mind,... full As the founder of Mama Glow, a lifestyle brand and highly regarded website offering inspiration, education, and holistic services for expectant and new mamas, Latham has been named one of Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul 100.

    Latham is also the best-selling author of “Mama Glow: A Hip Guide to Your Fabulous Abundant Pregnancy.” And her highly anticipated second book, "Own Your Glow: A Soulful Guide to Luminous Living And Crowning The Queen Within” just debuted in September 2017.

     

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    ]]>     As the founder of Mama Glow, a lifestyle brand and highly regarded website offering inspiration, education, and holistic services for expectant and new mamas, Latham has been named one of Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul 100.

    Latham is also the best-selling author of “Mama Glow: A Hip Guide to Your Fabulous Abundant Pregnancy.” And her highly anticipated second book, "Own Your Glow: A Soulful Guide to Luminous Living And Crowning The Queen Within” just debuted in September 2017.

     

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    ]]>         63: How to Run Your Side Hustle in 1 Hour A Day 63: How to Run Your Side Hustle in 1 Hour A Day Wed, 27 Sep 2017 07:00:00 GMT 24:42 2039b6313870005de3c28c908b333606 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-63-how-to-run-your-side-hustle-in-1-hour-a-day 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1e7 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Up until this year, the last quarter of every year always felt like the most stressful for me. This year is the first year that that's not the case for me. This year, I got better at getting things done, even under pressure. In this episode I’m sharing some of the biggest mistakes I made when I first started out side hustling and what I've learned from them.

    It’s important that you understand where I and most successful side hustlers went wrong and what I did to turn it around.

    These mistakes could have easily been avoided if I had only known how to create a realistic goals setting system. Now, I've mastered the "less talk, more hustle" approach, and it’s what has gotten me results.

    I spend less time thinking and talking about what I'm going to do and more time actually doing it.

    I learned to cut out all the fluff that makes you FEEL like you're doing something (to-do lists, buying fancy planners, well organized trello boards) and get down to business.

    By making these mistakes, I also learned some key lessons as to why most side hustlers aren’t making the progress they anticipated. You’re probably not accomplishing your goal, because you bit off too much or not taking action because you want everything to be perfect and are afraid of making a mistake.

    If you want more guidance on how to actually get things done, consider learning​ ​my​ ​signature Goal Getter Action Plan​. I can show you how to run a side business in 7 hours per week.

    In this episode, I break down how you can quit stalling and make moves on  your side hustle. Listen through to the end to get more info plus an early bird discount code to my signature Goal Getter Action Plan for just $27.

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    ]]>     Up until this year, the last quarter of every year always felt like the most stressful for me. This year is the first year that that's not the case for me. This year, I got better at getting things done, even under pressure. In this episode I’m sharing some of the biggest mistakes I made when I first started out side hustling and what I've learned from them.

    It’s important that you understand where I and most successful side hustlers went wrong and what I did to turn it around.

    These mistakes could have easily been avoided if I had only known how to create a realistic goals setting system. Now, I've mastered the "less talk, more hustle" approach, and it’s what has gotten me results.

    I spend less time thinking and talking about what I'm going to do and more time actually doing it.

    I learned to cut out all the fluff that makes you FEEL like you're doing something (to-do lists, buying fancy planners, well organized trello boards) and get down to business.

    By making these mistakes, I also learned some key lessons as to why most side hustlers aren’t making the progress they anticipated. You’re probably not accomplishing your goal, because you bit off too much or not taking action because you want everything to be perfect and are afraid of making a mistake.

    If you want more guidance on how to actually get things done, consider learning​ ​my​ ​signature Goal Getter Action Plan​. I can show you how to run a side business in 7 hours per week.

    In this episode, I break down how you can quit stalling and make moves on  your side hustle. Listen through to the end to get more info plus an early bird discount code to my signature Goal Getter Action Plan for just $27.

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    ]]>         62: How Evita Robinson Changed the Face of Travel 62: How Evita Robinson Changed the Face of Travel Wed, 20 Sep 2017 12:45:25 GMT 35:01 2d83005f48e0533645f5a01c1caeaa69 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/episode-62-how-evita-robinson-changed-the-face-of-travel 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1e8 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today on the show, we have a woman who started a travel movement. Her name is Evita Robinson and she is the Founder of Nomadness Travel Tribe. Evita has always been a creator in visual media. Yet, it was a trip to Paris, six weeks after... full Today on the show, we have a woman who started a travel movement. Her name is Evita Robinson and she is the Founder of Nomadness Travel Tribe.

    Evita has always been a creator in visual media. Yet, it was a trip to Paris, six weeks after graduating from undergrad, that changed the scope of her personal and professional life. So in September 2011, she created the Nomadness Travel Tribe, an online social community primarily for travelers of color. Nomadness was the first of its kind targeting diverse millennials, in the newly coined 'black travel movement'. The group currently surpasses 16,000 international members, with over 100,000 passport stamps, and nearly 100 meetups a year, all across the globe. Evita has shattered the myth that people of color don’t travel. She is also a keynote speaker, TED Resident, consultant for Destination Marketing Organizations, and continues her love of seeing the world while writing her first book.

    On today’s episode, Evita gets into:

    • How Nomadness started organically and she never expected it to be a business
    • Why she doesn’t believe in 5 years plans and why you shouldn’t either
    • Why we all need multiple revenue streams
    • How she recovered from near burnout
    • How she decides what’s best for her brand

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    ]]>     Today on the show, we have a woman who started a travel movement. Her name is Evita Robinson and she is the Founder of Nomadness Travel Tribe.

    Evita has always been a creator in visual media. Yet, it was a trip to Paris, six weeks after graduating from undergrad, that changed the scope of her personal and professional life. So in September 2011, she created the Nomadness Travel Tribe, an online social community primarily for travelers of color. Nomadness was the first of its kind targeting diverse millennials, in the newly coined 'black travel movement'. The group currently surpasses 16,000 international members, with over 100,000 passport stamps, and nearly 100 meetups a year, all across the globe. Evita has shattered the myth that people of color don’t travel. She is also a keynote speaker, TED Resident, consultant for Destination Marketing Organizations, and continues her love of seeing the world while writing her first book.

    On today’s episode, Evita gets into:

    • How Nomadness started organically and she never expected it to be a business
    • Why she doesn’t believe in 5 years plans and why you shouldn’t either
    • Why we all need multiple revenue streams
    • How she recovered from near burnout
    • How she decides what’s best for her brand

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    ]]>         Ep 61: Meet the Black Harvard Grads Flipping the Script On Beauty Norms Ep 61: Meet the Black Harvard Grads Flipping the Script On Beauty Norms Wed, 13 Sep 2017 20:51:48 GMT 41:58 043808f3b4024034a5e7105e007ad531 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-61-meet-the-black-harvard-grads-flipping-the-script-on-beauty-norms 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1e9 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Mented Cosmetics (short for pigmented). These two women are making their mark on the beauty industry, redefining what a natural, clean beauty look is for women of color. It all started when they both realized they were struggling to find the perfect nude lip. So these ladies took matters into their own hands and created Mented. Mented is an upscale beauty brand for all women of color who are looking for great nude and neutral looks. These two figured out the one thing the industry had forgotten to do and now have a thriving beauty company.

     

    On this episode, KJ & Amanda share:
    • How they learned to make beauty products
    • Their early mistakes when starting the brand
    • What it really takes to launch and keep a brand afloat

     

    This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to 100 plus job sites with just one click. Right now, My listeners can post jobs on ZipRecruiter for FREE, Just go to ZipRecruiter.com slash “hustle” to try ZipRecruiter for free.

     

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    ]]>     Mented Cosmetics (short for pigmented). These two women are making their mark on the beauty industry, redefining what a natural, clean beauty look is for women of color. It all started when they both realized they were struggling to find the perfect nude lip. So these ladies took matters into their own hands and created Mented. Mented is an upscale beauty brand for all women of color who are looking for great nude and neutral looks. These two figured out the one thing the industry had forgotten to do and now have a thriving beauty company.

     

    On this episode, KJ & Amanda share:
    • How they learned to make beauty products
    • Their early mistakes when starting the brand
    • What it really takes to launch and keep a brand afloat

     

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    ]]>         Ep 60: How Fitness Guru Cassandra Nuamah Turned Her Side Hustle into Her Dream Business Ep 60: How Fitness Guru Cassandra Nuamah Turned Her Side Hustle into Her Dream Business Wed, 06 Sep 2017 18:07:05 GMT 32:09 ab9e90cf6b0d5890e7de437652a1a8d7 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-60-how-fitness-guru-cassandra-nuamah-turned-her-side-hustle-into-her-dream-business 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1ea 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Cassandra Nuamah, better known as , is a certified personal trainer, group, exercise instructor and health and wellness coach. She is master trainer with and a source of inspiration for many. After dropping more than 50 pounds, this one time... full Cassandra Nuamah, better known as Coach Cass, is a certified personal trainer, group, exercise instructor and health and wellness coach. She is master trainer with KUKUWA® African Dance Workout and a source of inspiration for many. After dropping more than 50 pounds, this one time advertising professional pursued her certification as a wellness and fitness coach and began devoting her life to helping others. Originally from Ghana, Coach Cass and her Mother Kukuwa (the founder of founder of kukuwa fitness.com) also organize yearly Fitness and cultural excursions to different countries in Africa and teach Fitness and dance classes locally and internationally. When she’s not teaching us to get in fitness formation, she’s proudly infusing her Ghanaian culture into everything she touches. For years, Cassandra tried to juggle her advertising career with her rapidly growing fitness side hustle. Find out what caused her to finally say goodbye to a 9 to 5 and hello to her purpose.

     

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    1. Kukuwa Fitness
    2. Google Calendar
    3. Upwork
    4. 10X Rule by Grant Cardone
    5. Africa With Us

     

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    Kukuwa Fitness - @kukuwafitness

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    ]]>     Cassandra Nuamah, better known as Coach Cass, is a certified personal trainer, group, exercise instructor and health and wellness coach. She is master trainer with KUKUWA® African Dance Workout and a source of inspiration for many. After dropping more than 50 pounds, this one time advertising professional pursued her certification as a wellness and fitness coach and began devoting her life to helping others. Originally from Ghana, Coach Cass and her Mother Kukuwa (the founder of founder of kukuwa fitness.com) also organize yearly Fitness and cultural excursions to different countries in Africa and teach Fitness and dance classes locally and internationally. When she’s not teaching us to get in fitness formation, she’s proudly infusing her Ghanaian culture into everything she touches. For years, Cassandra tried to juggle her advertising career with her rapidly growing fitness side hustle. Find out what caused her to finally say goodbye to a 9 to 5 and hello to her purpose.

     

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    1. Kukuwa Fitness
    2. Google Calendar
    3. Upwork
    4. 10X Rule by Grant Cardone
    5. Africa With Us

     

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    ]]>         Ep 59: MunaLuchi Creator Jacqueline Nwobu on Reshaping the Wedding Industry Ep 59: MunaLuchi Creator Jacqueline Nwobu on Reshaping the Wedding Industry Wed, 30 Aug 2017 07:00:00 GMT 44:07 ad529846d7217693f5f983b9e303684d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-59-munaluchi-creator-jacqueline-nwobu-on-reshaping-the-wedding-industry 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1eb 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s guest and the platform she created provided me the most assistance and resources with planning my wedding. Her name is Jacqueline Nwobu, and she is the Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of , the leading nationally distributed wedding magazine... full Today’s guest and the platform she created provided me the most assistance and resources with planning my wedding. Her name is Jacqueline Nwobu, and she is the Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of MunaLuchi Bride Magazine, the leading nationally distributed wedding magazine catering to women of color.

    Women of color are major contributors to the billion dollar wedding industry, yet, our presence within major bridal publications and websites/blogs is rare. Jacqueline had a vision and determination to fill this void. Today, MunaLuchi is a multi-cultural global technology company serving the $200 billion international wedding and events industry. It caters to the growing multi-cultural wedding and events industry throughout the world with a vertical online marketplace connecting engaged couples to event professionals.Today on the show, we’ll hear how Jacqueline and her husband launched MunaLuchi with no prior experience and obtained national distribution within major retailers including Target and Barnes and Noble. Plus, hear how she’s continuing to grow the brand and what she’s learned about hiring the right people. On today’s episode, Jacqueline gets into:

    • How she started MunaLuchi Bride Magazine with no distributor and no plan
    • How she got MunaLuchi into Barnes & Noble, Safeways and other major newsstands across the country
    • When she knew it was time to leave her job
    • What led her to launch The Coterie, the vendor and education arm of MunaLuchi
    • How she juggles love and business with her business partner and husband, Chike

     

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    ]]>     Today’s guest and the platform she created provided me the most assistance and resources with planning my wedding. Her name is Jacqueline Nwobu, and she is the Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of MunaLuchi Bride Magazine, the leading nationally distributed wedding magazine catering to women of color.

    Women of color are major contributors to the billion dollar wedding industry, yet, our presence within major bridal publications and websites/blogs is rare. Jacqueline had a vision and determination to fill this void. Today, MunaLuchi is a multi-cultural global technology company serving the $200 billion international wedding and events industry. It caters to the growing multi-cultural wedding and events industry throughout the world with a vertical online marketplace connecting engaged couples to event professionals.Today on the show, we’ll hear how Jacqueline and her husband launched MunaLuchi with no prior experience and obtained national distribution within major retailers including Target and Barnes and Noble. Plus, hear how she’s continuing to grow the brand and what she’s learned about hiring the right people. On today’s episode, Jacqueline gets into:

    • How she started MunaLuchi Bride Magazine with no distributor and no plan
    • How she got MunaLuchi into Barnes & Noble, Safeways and other major newsstands across the country
    • When she knew it was time to leave her job
    • What led her to launch The Coterie, the vendor and education arm of MunaLuchi
    • How she juggles love and business with her business partner and husband, Chike

     

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    Jacqueline Nwobu - @jackienwobu

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    ]]>         Ep 58: How Gwen Jimmere Founded and Patented Beauty Brand Naturalicious Ep 58: How Gwen Jimmere Founded and Patented Beauty Brand Naturalicious Sat, 22 Jul 2017 01:10:25 GMT 59:06 14dfe021027b29df8f71ba9e4f435fb2 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-58-how-gwen-jimmere-founded-and-patented-beauty-brand-naturalicious 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1ec 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair, we Gwen Jimmere. Gwen is the CEO and founder of Naturalicious. What really stood out to me about Gwen is that she’s already cemented her place in history as the first African American woman to hold a patent for a natural... full On today’s episode, Gwen gets into:

     

    • How she quit her job and created Naturalicious with $32 dollars in the bank, she founded Naturalicious
    • The way she hustled and marketed during the early days
    • What her target customer has to do with Shonda Rhimes
    • How she’s been able to push past self-doubt + much more!
    I really love what Gwen had to share.

     

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    Side Hustle Pro is now over 3500 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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    ]]>     On today’s episode, Gwen gets into:

     

    • How she quit her job and created Naturalicious with $32 dollars in the bank, she founded Naturalicious
    • The way she hustled and marketed during the early days
    • What her target customer has to do with Shonda Rhimes
    • How she’s been able to push past self-doubt + much more!
    I really love what Gwen had to share.

     

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    Side Hustle Pro is now over 3500 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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    Gwen Jimmere - @gwenjimmere

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    ]]>         Ep 57: Up close with Morgan DeBaun: The Millennial CEO Shaping Black Digital Media Ep 57: Up close with Morgan DeBaun: The Millennial CEO Shaping Black Digital Media Wed, 12 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT 42:40 65ff13315ad46e24b0ec4828c352d666 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-57-up-close-with-morgan-debaun-the-millennial-ceo-shaping-black-digital-media 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1ed 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today on the show, we have a woman who is a millennial CEO shaping Black digital media. Her name is Morgan DeBaun and she is the Founder of Blavity, one of the fastest growing digital media startups and a top destination for black youth culture. In... full Her name is Morgan DeBaun and she is the Founder of Blavity, one of the fastest growing digital media startups and a top destination for black youth culture. In March 2017, she launched a new lifestyle brand called 21Ninety, a website focused on beauty, health and wellness for women of color. She is one of only 12 Black women to raise over 1 million dollars in venture funding and has been featured on Essence, New York Magazine, Teen Vogue, Nylon, and was a finalist for 2016 TechCrunch Founder of the year. I first encountered Morgan at the Blavity EmpowerHer conference back in 2016. I was already impressed enough with Blavity to buy a ticket, but what Morgan created in that room, really sealed the deal for me. I needed to start Side Hustle Pro. As a matter of fact, when the emcee asked, I forget what the question was, but she basically asked who wanted to share a new initiative or something, I raised my hand, got on stage and announced to this room full of black women creators and entrepreneurs that I was starting Side Hustle Pro. And there was NO turning back after that. So it's a pleasure to welcome Morgan to the guest chair today.

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    ]]>     Her name is Morgan DeBaun and she is the Founder of Blavity, one of the fastest growing digital media startups and a top destination for black youth culture. In March 2017, she launched a new lifestyle brand called 21Ninety, a website focused on beauty, health and wellness for women of color. She is one of only 12 Black women to raise over 1 million dollars in venture funding and has been featured on Essence, New York Magazine, Teen Vogue, Nylon, and was a finalist for 2016 TechCrunch Founder of the year. I first encountered Morgan at the Blavity EmpowerHer conference back in 2016. I was already impressed enough with Blavity to buy a ticket, but what Morgan created in that room, really sealed the deal for me. I needed to start Side Hustle Pro. As a matter of fact, when the emcee asked, I forget what the question was, but she basically asked who wanted to share a new initiative or something, I raised my hand, got on stage and announced to this room full of black women creators and entrepreneurs that I was starting Side Hustle Pro. And there was NO turning back after that. So it's a pleasure to welcome Morgan to the guest chair today.

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    ]]>         Ep 56: How Lisa Price Turned Her Side Hustle Into A Multimillion Dollar Business Ep 56: How Lisa Price Turned Her Side Hustle Into A Multimillion Dollar Business Wed, 28 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT 1:03:44 9fcdf10df44dcfcdbd231a12c502f0e4 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-56-how-lisa-price-turned-her-side-hustle-into-a-multimillion-dollar-business 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1ee 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair, we have Lisa Price, Founder of multi-million dollar hair and beauty company Carol’s Daughter.I am really honored to have Lisa in the guest chair, as hers is a product that transformed my personal journey to loving my... full Today in the guest chair, we have Lisa Price, Founder of multi-million dollar hair and beauty company Carol’s Daughter.I am really honored to have Lisa in the guest chair, as hers is a product that transformed my personal journey to loving my natural hair and natural beauty. When I learned about Carol’s daughter’s back in the day when I was in college, I used to have it shipped to my dorm room. And this is when I was a broke college student and had no business ordering anything online. But that’s how crucial it was for me to obtain a product that could actually moisturize and nourish my kinky threads. And since then, I have followed Lisa Price’s entrepreneurial journey.

    If you don’t know, Lisa Price and Carol’s Daughter has been in business for over two decades.

    In the early 1990s, Lisa began experimenting with making her own fragrances and perfume sprays when she wasn’t busy working at her full-time job in TV production.In 1992, Price dedicated herself full time to creating beauty products. With $100 in cash, her own kitchen, and the simple notion that people should follow their hearts, Lisa started building the collection that would become a beauty revolution.

    In August of 1994, Price officially established Carol’s Daughter (the company lovingly named after her mother). Initially starting out with a handful of steady customers, those numbers grew in leaps and bounds as women outside her neighborhood and circle of friends began to take notice.

    Today, Carol’s Daughter sells millions of dollars’ worth of products, having launched an exclusive collection in Target stores nationwide and on Target.com in March 2014 as well as extending into select Walgreens in March 2015. As a culmination to the Carol’s Daughter business trajectory, Lisa sold her company to L’Oréal USA in November 2014.

    Today on the show, Lisa walks us back through the journey of building Carol’s Daughter to what it is today.

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    ]]>     Today in the guest chair, we have Lisa Price, Founder of multi-million dollar hair and beauty company Carol’s Daughter.I am really honored to have Lisa in the guest chair, as hers is a product that transformed my personal journey to loving my natural hair and natural beauty. When I learned about Carol’s daughter’s back in the day when I was in college, I used to have it shipped to my dorm room. And this is when I was a broke college student and had no business ordering anything online. But that’s how crucial it was for me to obtain a product that could actually moisturize and nourish my kinky threads. And since then, I have followed Lisa Price’s entrepreneurial journey.

    If you don’t know, Lisa Price and Carol’s Daughter has been in business for over two decades.

    In the early 1990s, Lisa began experimenting with making her own fragrances and perfume sprays when she wasn’t busy working at her full-time job in TV production.In 1992, Price dedicated herself full time to creating beauty products. With $100 in cash, her own kitchen, and the simple notion that people should follow their hearts, Lisa started building the collection that would become a beauty revolution.

    In August of 1994, Price officially established Carol’s Daughter (the company lovingly named after her mother). Initially starting out with a handful of steady customers, those numbers grew in leaps and bounds as women outside her neighborhood and circle of friends began to take notice.

    Today, Carol’s Daughter sells millions of dollars’ worth of products, having launched an exclusive collection in Target stores nationwide and on Target.com in March 2014 as well as extending into select Walgreens in March 2015. As a culmination to the Carol’s Daughter business trajectory, Lisa sold her company to L’Oréal USA in November 2014.

    Today on the show, Lisa walks us back through the journey of building Carol’s Daughter to what it is today.

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    ]]>         Ep 55: A Year of Side Hustle Pro Ep 55: A Year of Side Hustle Pro Thu, 22 Jun 2017 17:46:09 GMT 39:47 9b213bda8bc89ebde745eaa06e57758d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-55-a-year-of-side-hustle-pro 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1ef 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd One year ago, June 22, 2016 to be exact, I created Side Hustle Pro podcast with a microphone and a dream. The road to Side Hustle Pro really started when I graduated with my MBA, but no job. I was feeling pretty dejected, especially after I kept going... full On today’s episode, I get into:

     

    • The "secret" behind Side Hustle Pro's first year growth
    • My hits and misses
    • What I would do differently if I had to start it all over again
    • My biggest lessons from Year 1
    • My goals and what's up next!

     

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    Side Hustle Pro is 3000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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    ]]>     On today’s episode, I get into:

     

    • The "secret" behind Side Hustle Pro's first year growth
    • My hits and misses
    • What I would do differently if I had to start it all over again
    • My biggest lessons from Year 1
    • My goals and what's up next!

     

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    Side Hustle Pro is 3000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

    Social Media Info

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    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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    ]]>         Ep 54: How Plus Size Designer Monif C. Redefined the Fashion Industry Ep 54: How Plus Size Designer Monif C. Redefined the Fashion Industry Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT 1:02:25 001a15b10f4e179b732676f771f44b47 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-54-how-plus-size-designer-monif-c-redefined-the-fashion-industry 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1f0 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair, we have a woman who has literally redefined the fashion industry. Her name is Monif Clarke, and she is the Founder of Monif C. Monif C. is a fashion forward, plus-size designer brand specializing in clothing and swimsuits for... full Monif C. is a fashion forward, plus-size designer brand specializing in clothing and swimsuits for women sizes 14 - 24.  Monif had no prior design experience, but grew frustrated with the lack of trendy plus size clothing and  n 2005, teamed up with her mother to bring Monif C to life.

    Monif’s story is the perfect example of not letting one person’s no discourage you from continuing on your journey. In fact, Monif received a lot of No’s on the way to success, often being told that her designs were too sexy and that “plus-size women preferred not show off their bodies." But Monif refused to take No for an answer. Today, Monif C. is sold not only on MonifC.com, but in Asos.com, Forever21.com, as well as specialty boutiques throughout the US, London, Canada, and Australia just to name a few. In September 2017, Monif C. will celebrate 12 years serving plus size women.

    On today’s episode, Monif gets into:

    • How she funded the business in the early days, before she was profitable
    • That time she wouldn’t let Jill Scott have Monif C clothing for free
    • Why press doesn’t automatically equal sales
    • The investments she makes in her business
    • Plus how she’s continuing to grow her brand

     

    This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. If you're looking to hire  top talent for your business and take it to the next level, go to ZipRecruiter.com. Try ZipRecruiter for free today at ziprecruiter.com/hustle

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    MonifC.com

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    Monif C - @monifcplussizes

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    ]]>     Monif C. is a fashion forward, plus-size designer brand specializing in clothing and swimsuits for women sizes 14 - 24.  Monif had no prior design experience, but grew frustrated with the lack of trendy plus size clothing and  n 2005, teamed up with her mother to bring Monif C to life.

    Monif’s story is the perfect example of not letting one person’s no discourage you from continuing on your journey. In fact, Monif received a lot of No’s on the way to success, often being told that her designs were too sexy and that “plus-size women preferred not show off their bodies." But Monif refused to take No for an answer. Today, Monif C. is sold not only on MonifC.com, but in Asos.com, Forever21.com, as well as specialty boutiques throughout the US, London, Canada, and Australia just to name a few. In September 2017, Monif C. will celebrate 12 years serving plus size women.

    On today’s episode, Monif gets into:

    • How she funded the business in the early days, before she was profitable
    • That time she wouldn’t let Jill Scott have Monif C clothing for free
    • Why press doesn’t automatically equal sales
    • The investments she makes in her business
    • Plus how she’s continuing to grow her brand

     

    This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. If you're looking to hire  top talent for your business and take it to the next level, go to ZipRecruiter.com. Try ZipRecruiter for free today at ziprecruiter.com/hustle

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    MonifC.com

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    Side Hustle Pro is almost 3000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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    Monif C - @monifcplussizes

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    ]]>         Ep 53: A Year in Review with Meiko Drew, Our Entrepreneur-In-Residence Ep 53: A Year in Review with Meiko Drew, Our Entrepreneur-In-Residence Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:43:03 GMT 38:53 9adf007a43c11a3ca5d44a5cfa92488d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-53-a-year-in-review-with-meiko-drew-our-entrepreneur-in-residence 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1f1 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd My final check-in with Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Meiko Drew.   When you first joined me on this journey in June of 2016, I introduced you to Meiko. We checked in with Meiko throughout the year to learn how her journey was going. Meiko is a... full My final check-in with Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Meiko Drew.

     

    When you first joined me on this journey in June of 2016, I introduced you to Meiko. We checked in with Meiko throughout the year to learn how her journey was going. Meiko is a Corporate America retiree as she has coined herself, who jumped ship from a lucrative career in marketing to venture out on her own.

     

    In the last year, she has founded the blog Meiko and the Dish, she’s launched an online store of food related merchandise, she’s partnered with major brands, learned more about the food blogging industry and today  she shares the latest business that she is getting ready to launch.

     

    Meiko has always been transparent about her bumps along the road, including when she’s been low on funds, gone through a breakup, slept on the couch of her friends, she’s shared it all.

     

    So today, we see what she’s been up to since the last time we spoke. 

     

    On this episode, Meiko reveals:

    1. How she’s continuing to grow Meiko and the Dish the brand
    2. How she’s keeping income coming in
    3. Why she decided to partner on new website, Hitch Hatch
    4. How she’s growing her new business from scratch
    5. How she’s managing entrepreneurship, life and love + what’s next

     

    Listen on Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode

     

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 2200 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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    Meiko and The Dish - @meikoandthedish

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    ]]>     My final check-in with Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Meiko Drew.

     

    When you first joined me on this journey in June of 2016, I introduced you to Meiko. We checked in with Meiko throughout the year to learn how her journey was going. Meiko is a Corporate America retiree as she has coined herself, who jumped ship from a lucrative career in marketing to venture out on her own.

     

    In the last year, she has founded the blog Meiko and the Dish, she’s launched an online store of food related merchandise, she’s partnered with major brands, learned more about the food blogging industry and today  she shares the latest business that she is getting ready to launch.

     

    Meiko has always been transparent about her bumps along the road, including when she’s been low on funds, gone through a breakup, slept on the couch of her friends, she’s shared it all.

     

    So today, we see what she’s been up to since the last time we spoke. 

     

    On this episode, Meiko reveals:

    1. How she’s continuing to grow Meiko and the Dish the brand
    2. How she’s keeping income coming in
    3. Why she decided to partner on new website, Hitch Hatch
    4. How she’s growing her new business from scratch
    5. How she’s managing entrepreneurship, life and love + what’s next

     

    Listen on Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode

     

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 2200 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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    Connect on Instagram:

    Meiko and The Dish - @meikoandthedish

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    ]]>         Ep 52: LIT Brooklyn Founder Denequa Williams on Launching a Hit Luxury Candle Line Ep 52: LIT Brooklyn Founder Denequa Williams on Launching a Hit Luxury Candle Line Wed, 31 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT 39:19 52467ce347400e8d3ad85b82d39fbdd6 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-52-lit-brooklyn-founder-denequa-williams-on-launching-a-luxury-candle-line 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1f2 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today on the show, we have a woman who’s hustle inspires me.Her name is Denequa Williams and she is the maker and owner of luxury soy candle company, LIT Brooklyn. Every candle is candle is hand poured, packaged, and shipped from Brooklyn. Within a... full On this episode, Denequa dishes on:

    1. Not being afraid to ask for help
    2. Networking the smart way
    3. Creating a product that people would be proud to own and share
    4. How she found the strength to keep going through personal tragedy

      

    This episode wraps up our theme for the month, which is How to Create, Sell and Market Your Physical products.

     

    Listen on Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode

    LIT Brooklyn

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    Announcements

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 2200 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

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    LIT Brooklyn - @litbklyn

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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    ]]>     On this episode, Denequa dishes on:

    1. Not being afraid to ask for help
    2. Networking the smart way
    3. Creating a product that people would be proud to own and share
    4. How she found the strength to keep going through personal tragedy

      

    This episode wraps up our theme for the month, which is How to Create, Sell and Market Your Physical products.

     

    Listen on Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode

    LIT Brooklyn

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 2200 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    LIT Brooklyn - @litbklyn

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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    ]]>         Ep 51: Myleik Teele On Why You Should Leap Before You’re Ready Ep 51: Myleik Teele On Why You Should Leap Before You’re Ready Wed, 24 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT 47:57 be060136b3423e2cf1ee295287ad407d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-51-myleik-teele-on-why-you-should-leap-before-youre-ready 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1f3 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Myleik Teele has revolutionized the way women address their curly hair needs. As the founder of curlBOX, an exclusive monthly subscription box full of amazing products, she has garnered partnerships with Procter & Gamble, Carol’s Daughter, Walmart, Target, SheaMoisture and more. On Today's show, Myleik shares:


    1. What led her to be an entrepreneur
    2. The most surprising part of starting curlBOX
    3. How we as entrepreneurs can push past the need for approval
    4. Her thoughts on taking that leap even when you're not ready
    5. PLUS, get ready to hear a special listener edition of lightning round, where she answers questions from listeners in the Side Hustle Pro community

    This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks. You can get a free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/SideHustlePro ​and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section

     

    Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play


    Links mentioned on this episode

    curlBOX

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    Announcements

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 2100 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


    Social Media Info

    Myleik Teele's podcast


    Connect on Instagram:

    Myleik Teele - @myleik

    curlBOX - @curlBOX

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

    #mytaughtyou

    #myleikteele

    #myleikteelepodcast

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    ]]>     Myleik Teele has revolutionized the way women address their curly hair needs. As the founder of curlBOX, an exclusive monthly subscription box full of amazing products, she has garnered partnerships with Procter & Gamble, Carol’s Daughter, Walmart, Target, SheaMoisture and more. On Today's show, Myleik shares:


    1. What led her to be an entrepreneur
    2. The most surprising part of starting curlBOX
    3. How we as entrepreneurs can push past the need for approval
    4. Her thoughts on taking that leap even when you're not ready
    5. PLUS, get ready to hear a special listener edition of lightning round, where she answers questions from listeners in the Side Hustle Pro community

    This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks. You can get a free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/SideHustlePro ​and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section

     

    Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play


    Links mentioned on this episode

    curlBOX

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss


    Announcements

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 2100 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook


    Social Media Info

    Myleik Teele's podcast


    Connect on Instagram:

    Myleik Teele - @myleik

    curlBOX - @curlBOX

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

    #mytaughtyou

    #myleikteele

    #myleikteelepodcast

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    ]]>         Ep 50: How Food Entrepreneur Agatha Achindu Created Yummy Spoonfuls Ep 50: How Food Entrepreneur Agatha Achindu Created Yummy Spoonfuls Wed, 17 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT 48:33 94720e9c557c434d5b5996f1f42a090a false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-50-how-food-entrepreneur-agatha-achindu-created-yummy-spoonfuls 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1f4 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Today in the guest chair, we have a woman by the name of Agatha Achindu. Agatha is not only a dedicated mother and entrepreneur but also a chef and as a child growing up in Cameroon she ate only the freshest organic foods from her family's Gardens and local markets.

    But after her son's birth in 2004 she struggled to find meals for him which were just as delicious and nutritious. So that set her on her journey to create yummy spoonfuls. Determined, she took to her kitchen to create meals packed with healthy organic ingredients—and nothing else. Soon, she began filling casual orders for friends and—in 2006— Yummy Spoonfuls® was born. On today’s episode we get into the details of that journey.

    Agatha shares the real deal about:

     

    1. What went into creating a food product
    2. Getting the license to sell it
    3. Finding a place to manufacture it in bulk
    4. Getting her brand into major retailers
    5. Plus, she’ll share how she partnered with fellow mom and entrepreneur, Camila Alves, to expand Yummy Spoonfuls® and fulfill their collective vision of providing fresh, organic foods to babies and tots.
    This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. If you want to create and send branded invoices in no time like me, Freshbooks has a special offer for my Side Hustle Pro listeners. You can get a free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/SideHustlePro ​and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section

     

    Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 2100 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    Agatha Achindu - @AgathaAchindu

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     Today in the guest chair, we have a woman by the name of Agatha Achindu. Agatha is not only a dedicated mother and entrepreneur but also a chef and as a child growing up in Cameroon she ate only the freshest organic foods from her family's Gardens and local markets.

    But after her son's birth in 2004 she struggled to find meals for him which were just as delicious and nutritious. So that set her on her journey to create yummy spoonfuls. Determined, she took to her kitchen to create meals packed with healthy organic ingredients—and nothing else. Soon, she began filling casual orders for friends and—in 2006— Yummy Spoonfuls® was born. On today’s episode we get into the details of that journey.

    Agatha shares the real deal about:

     

    1. What went into creating a food product
    2. Getting the license to sell it
    3. Finding a place to manufacture it in bulk
    4. Getting her brand into major retailers
    5. Plus, she’ll share how she partnered with fellow mom and entrepreneur, Camila Alves, to expand Yummy Spoonfuls® and fulfill their collective vision of providing fresh, organic foods to babies and tots.
    This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. If you want to create and send branded invoices in no time like me, Freshbooks has a special offer for my Side Hustle Pro listeners. You can get a free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/SideHustlePro ​and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section

     

    Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 2100 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    Agatha Achindu - @AgathaAchindu

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         Ep 49: Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship with Attorney Art Steele Ep 49: Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship with Attorney Art Steele Wed, 10 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT 1:10:48 78180b89dfca81d9e1a1d2f13c3c5152 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-49-legal-aspects-of-entrepreneurship-with-attorney-art-steele 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1f5 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship. A few episodes back, I opened up the show for Q&A and many of you had some burning legal questions that you were dying to get answered. So today I’ve invited attorney Art Steele to the guest chair.

    Art Steele is a tax lawyer who founded her own law firm in 2014 with practice areas in: small business counseling, international trusts and estate planning, immigration, and foreign tax compliance.

    Before launching her law firm, Art began her legal career as a transactional tax associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP in Washington, D.C.  She later worked as Tax Counsel for Global Tax Planning at Discovery Communications in Silver Spring, M.D.  Her international tax background brings a unique perspective when advising clients regarding small business formation, estate planning and immigration.

    Art is also an Adjunct Professor of Wills, Trusts and Estates at American University Washington College of Law and is barred in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia.

    This episode is brought to you by FRESHBOOKS. Freshbooks has a special offer for my Side Hustle Pro listeners. You can get a free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/SideHustlePro ​and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section

     

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    ]]>     Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship. A few episodes back, I opened up the show for Q&A and many of you had some burning legal questions that you were dying to get answered. So today I’ve invited attorney Art Steele to the guest chair.

    Art Steele is a tax lawyer who founded her own law firm in 2014 with practice areas in: small business counseling, international trusts and estate planning, immigration, and foreign tax compliance.

    Before launching her law firm, Art began her legal career as a transactional tax associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP in Washington, D.C.  She later worked as Tax Counsel for Global Tax Planning at Discovery Communications in Silver Spring, M.D.  Her international tax background brings a unique perspective when advising clients regarding small business formation, estate planning and immigration.

    Art is also an Adjunct Professor of Wills, Trusts and Estates at American University Washington College of Law and is barred in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia.

    This episode is brought to you by FRESHBOOKS. Freshbooks has a special offer for my Side Hustle Pro listeners. You can get a free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/SideHustlePro ​and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section

     

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    ]]>         Ep 48: CurlMix Founder Kim Lewis on How to Market Your Physical Products Ep 48: CurlMix Founder Kim Lewis on How to Market Your Physical Products Wed, 03 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT 59:04 62d5ae73d1915e9a72641febba1b14a1 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-48-curlmix-founder-kim-lewis-on-how-to-market-your-physical-products 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1f6 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today on the show, we have a woman who dived into an industry she knew absolutely nothing about and with sacrifice and grind, has been able to grow a profitable company. Her name is Kim Lewis and she is the Creator of . I first learned about when I... full Today on the show, we have a woman who dived into an industry she knew absolutely nothing about and with sacrifice and grind, has been able to grow a profitable company.

    Her name is Kim Lewis and she is the Creator of CurlMix. I first learned about CurlMix when I went to a conference where Kim was a vendor. I saw her table set up and the eye catching CurlMix boxes and I remember thinking, what a cool idea, I wonder what goes into producing those. Later, we connected on Facebook and through her daily updates, I really get to see the behind-the-scenes of building a new, young company from the ground up.

    One of the reasons I was and continue to be so in awe of Kim, is that she has accomplished so much under the age of 30. And that’s not to say us over 30 peeps aren’t as impressive when we start companies. I’m just always fascinated by people, especially black women, who are starting companies at an age when I was having a quarter life crisis and still figuring out my next career moves.

    On today’s episode, Kim gets into:

    • What starting her first (and unprofitable company) taught her about being a business owner
    • The importance of validating your idea
    • How she secured press coverage BEFORE her launch
    • Why if you're completely happy with the first version of your business, you waited too long to launch
    • Tips on saving money to ship your physical products and much more

    I really love what Kim had to share.

    Bonus

    Freshbooks has a special offer for my Side Hustle Pro listeners. You can get a free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/SideHustlePro ​and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section

    Listen on Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 2000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram: KimandTimLewis - @KimandTimLewis Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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    ]]>     Today on the show, we have a woman who dived into an industry she knew absolutely nothing about and with sacrifice and grind, has been able to grow a profitable company.

    Her name is Kim Lewis and she is the Creator of CurlMix. I first learned about CurlMix when I went to a conference where Kim was a vendor. I saw her table set up and the eye catching CurlMix boxes and I remember thinking, what a cool idea, I wonder what goes into producing those. Later, we connected on Facebook and through her daily updates, I really get to see the behind-the-scenes of building a new, young company from the ground up.

    One of the reasons I was and continue to be so in awe of Kim, is that she has accomplished so much under the age of 30. And that’s not to say us over 30 peeps aren’t as impressive when we start companies. I’m just always fascinated by people, especially black women, who are starting companies at an age when I was having a quarter life crisis and still figuring out my next career moves.

    On today’s episode, Kim gets into:

    • What starting her first (and unprofitable company) taught her about being a business owner
    • The importance of validating your idea
    • How she secured press coverage BEFORE her launch
    • Why if you're completely happy with the first version of your business, you waited too long to launch
    • Tips on saving money to ship your physical products and much more

    I really love what Kim had to share.

    Bonus

    Freshbooks has a special offer for my Side Hustle Pro listeners. You can get a free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/SideHustlePro ​and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section

    Listen on Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 2000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram: KimandTimLewis - @KimandTimLewis Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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    ]]>         Ep 47: Christine Llewellyn Quit her Successful Career to Go Back to School For Design. The Magic Came Next. Ep 47: Christine Llewellyn Quit her Successful Career to Go Back to School For Design. The Magic Came Next. Fri, 28 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT 44:51 e797a30dbf96be8089f4f6a15a1425da false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-47-christine-llewellyn-quit-her-successful-career-to-go-back-to-school-for-design-the-magic-came-next 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1f7 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd This episode actually wraps up our theme for the month, which is How to Make a Living Doing What You Love.Today on the show, we have a woman who truly epitomizes the theme of this show, Her name is Christine Llewellyn and she is the Founder of... full How many of you have ever thought, oh it's too late or I've been doing this for so long, I don't want to start over. Well today's episode just might just make you rethink all of that.

    On today’s episode, Christine gets into:

    • Why shouldn’t be afraid to pursue your passion...no matter what stage you are in your career
    • How she took a leap of faith and started over from scratch
    • How investing in herself and her business led to big rewards in major brand partnerships
    • All of the revenue streams in her business
    • Plus how she’s continuing to grow her brand
    I really love what Christine had to share.

    Listen on Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Side Hustle Pro is now 2000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    Christine Joy Design - @ChristineJoyDesign

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     How many of you have ever thought, oh it's too late or I've been doing this for so long, I don't want to start over. Well today's episode just might just make you rethink all of that.

    On today’s episode, Christine gets into:

    • Why shouldn’t be afraid to pursue your passion...no matter what stage you are in your career
    • How she took a leap of faith and started over from scratch
    • How investing in herself and her business led to big rewards in major brand partnerships
    • All of the revenue streams in her business
    • Plus how she’s continuing to grow her brand
    I really love what Christine had to share.

    Listen on Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Side Hustle Pro is now 2000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    Christine Joy Design - @ChristineJoyDesign

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         <![CDATA[Ep 46: Q&As - How to know when it’s time to quit, The most efficient way to market your side hustle & more]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT 32:19 b9209b643b9b544987a2738fef70bc04 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-46-qas-how-to-know-when-its-time-to-quit-the-most-efficient-way-to-market-your-side-hustle-more 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1f8 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd I’m answering your questions on all things side hustle. On this episode I get into: What are good resources for researching your target market effectively, to include in your business plan? What are the other measures to use aside from profit to... full I’m answering your questions on all things side hustle. On this episode I get into:

    • What are good resources for researching your target market effectively, to include in your business plan?
    • What are the other measures to use aside from profit to know when it's time to leave your full time job?
    • How do you recharge when you hit a wall in your side hustle, full time job, or life in general?
    • + much more

    I’m going to try to do more of these, maybe like once a month. If you find it helpful let me know and that honestly is what will determine if I keep ‘em up.

    This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks. To get your free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/SideHustlePro ​and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section

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    Announcements

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    Side Hustle Pro is almost 2000 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

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    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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    ]]>     I’m answering your questions on all things side hustle. On this episode I get into:

    • What are good resources for researching your target market effectively, to include in your business plan?
    • What are the other measures to use aside from profit to know when it's time to leave your full time job?
    • How do you recharge when you hit a wall in your side hustle, full time job, or life in general?
    • + much more

    I’m going to try to do more of these, maybe like once a month. If you find it helpful let me know and that honestly is what will determine if I keep ‘em up.

    This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks. To get your free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/SideHustlePro ​and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section

    Listen on Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Important Announcements:

    Side Hustle Pro is almost 2000 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         Ep 45: The Business of Baking with Jocelyn Delk Adams of Grandbaby Cakes Ep 45: The Business of Baking with Jocelyn Delk Adams of Grandbaby Cakes Wed, 19 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT 52:05 b34dbf99931ddb9a4fb23beb8debbf8e false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-45-the-business-of-baking-with-jocelyn-delk-adams-of-grandbaby-cakes 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1f9 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Continuing with ‘How to Make a Living Doing What You Love’ month, today in the guest chair we have Jocelyn Delk Adams of ‘Grandbaby Cakes.’ You may know Jocelyn for her awesome recipes, including the mouthwatering Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip... full Continuing with ‘How to Make a Living Doing What You Love’ month, today in the guest chair we have Jocelyn Delk Adams of ‘Grandbaby Cakes.’ You may know Jocelyn for her awesome recipes, including the mouthwatering Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. She is better known as a founder, author, national television personality and brand ambassador behind the award winning cookbook Grandbaby Cakes and the food website Grandbaby-Cakes.com, which gives her family’s, particularly her grandmother’s, cherished generational recipes her modern spin while preserving the most important ingredient- tradition. Jocelyn is also TODAY Show Tastemaker and a cast member one of the Cooking Channel’s longest running most popular shows, “Unique Sweets”.

    Nowadays, being a food blogger is no easy feat. Jocelyn and I get into how you really have to be scrappy and identify what’s going to set you apart.

    On this episode, Jocelyn dishes on:

    • What made her start a blog in the first place
    • How she knew when it was time to make the leap
    • Her approach to forming partnerships and relationships with major brands
    • Plus ALL of the revenue streams in her business

    Get ready to jump into the kitchen with Jocelyn.

    This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks. To get your free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/SideHustlePro ​and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section

     

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Links Mentioned in this episode

     

    Announcements

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 1900 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/FACEBOOK

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    Jocelyn Delk Adams - @grandbabycakes

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    ]]>     Continuing with ‘How to Make a Living Doing What You Love’ month, today in the guest chair we have Jocelyn Delk Adams of ‘Grandbaby Cakes.’ You may know Jocelyn for her awesome recipes, including the mouthwatering Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. She is better known as a founder, author, national television personality and brand ambassador behind the award winning cookbook Grandbaby Cakes and the food website Grandbaby-Cakes.com, which gives her family’s, particularly her grandmother’s, cherished generational recipes her modern spin while preserving the most important ingredient- tradition. Jocelyn is also TODAY Show Tastemaker and a cast member one of the Cooking Channel’s longest running most popular shows, “Unique Sweets”.

    Nowadays, being a food blogger is no easy feat. Jocelyn and I get into how you really have to be scrappy and identify what’s going to set you apart.

    On this episode, Jocelyn dishes on:

    • What made her start a blog in the first place
    • How she knew when it was time to make the leap
    • Her approach to forming partnerships and relationships with major brands
    • Plus ALL of the revenue streams in her business

    Get ready to jump into the kitchen with Jocelyn.

    This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks. To get your free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/SideHustlePro ​and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section

     

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Links Mentioned in this episode

     

    Announcements

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 1900 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/FACEBOOK

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    Jocelyn Delk Adams - @grandbabycakes

    #SideHustlePro

     

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    ]]>         Ep 44: How DC’s Best Makeup Artist Tiyana Robinson Makes a Living Doing What She Loves Ep 44: How DC’s Best Makeup Artist Tiyana Robinson Makes a Living Doing What She Loves Wed, 12 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT 1:08:56 8a83b76af20f1b19df9a775adb4bf745 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-44-how-dcs-best-makeup-artist-tiyana-robinson-makes-a-living-doing-what-she-loves 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1fa 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today on the show, we have Makeup Artist extraordinaire Tiyana Robinson. Tiyana is a Washington DC-based Makeup Artist, Brand Ambassador, and International Beauty Educator. I first came across Tiyana on...you know it, Instagram. I was... full Today on the show, we have Makeup Artist extraordinaire Tiyana Robinson. Tiyana is a Washington DC-based Makeup Artist, Brand Ambassador, and International Beauty Educator. I first came across Tiyana on...you know it, Instagram. I was looking for someone to do my makeup for my Side Hustle Pro photoshoot and after viewing her Instagram portfolio, I immediately reached out and booked an appointment.

    On the day of my shoot, I went to her studio to get my makeup done and of course we got to chatting about entrepreneurship and side hustle, and I was just so captivated by her story I knew I had to have her in the guest chair.

    On this episode, Tiyana breaks down:

    • How she transitioned from working for a hair care line to being a full time makeup artist
    • Why making an investment in a Coach and Mentor transformed her business
    • How she sets herself apart and stands out in an oversaturated market
    • The different revenue streams in her business (she’s not just a makeup artists)
    • Her top tips for side hustlers who are just getting started

    This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks. To get your free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/Side Hustle Pro ​and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Links Mentioned Announcements

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 1800 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/FACEBOOK

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    Tiyana Robinson - @TiyanaRobinsonBeauty

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     Today on the show, we have Makeup Artist extraordinaire Tiyana Robinson. Tiyana is a Washington DC-based Makeup Artist, Brand Ambassador, and International Beauty Educator. I first came across Tiyana on...you know it, Instagram. I was looking for someone to do my makeup for my Side Hustle Pro photoshoot and after viewing her Instagram portfolio, I immediately reached out and booked an appointment.

    On the day of my shoot, I went to her studio to get my makeup done and of course we got to chatting about entrepreneurship and side hustle, and I was just so captivated by her story I knew I had to have her in the guest chair.

    On this episode, Tiyana breaks down:

    • How she transitioned from working for a hair care line to being a full time makeup artist
    • Why making an investment in a Coach and Mentor transformed her business
    • How she sets herself apart and stands out in an oversaturated market
    • The different revenue streams in her business (she’s not just a makeup artists)
    • Her top tips for side hustlers who are just getting started

    This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks. To get your free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/Side Hustle Pro ​and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Links Mentioned Announcements

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 1800 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/FACEBOOK

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    Tiyana Robinson - @TiyanaRobinsonBeauty

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         EP 43: How to Side Hustle and Not Get Fired EP 43: How to Side Hustle and Not Get Fired Wed, 05 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT 17:15 6ce38f67a0b9a00ba45e5d20d1842ffb false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-43-how-to-side-hustle-and-not-get-fired 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1fb 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full To kick off How to make a living doing what you love month,  I want to address something that I've been asked a few times, both in the side hustle pro community on Facebook and in one-on-one emails and text messages. And that question is: how do I side hustle without getting fired? I think it’s so important that I pause to address this concern, because it may be the thing that’s preventing your from taking your side hustle to that next level.

    On this episode I break it down into three main points:

    1. Don’t Assume Your Employer Will Tell You No
    2. Create A Schedule that Doesn’t Conflict With Work
    3. What’s in it for them: Know the Benefits of A Side Hustle For Your Employer

     

    This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks. To get your free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/Side Hustle Pro ​and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Important Announcements:

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 1700 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

    ro

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    ]]>     To kick off How to make a living doing what you love month,  I want to address something that I've been asked a few times, both in the side hustle pro community on Facebook and in one-on-one emails and text messages. And that question is: how do I side hustle without getting fired? I think it’s so important that I pause to address this concern, because it may be the thing that’s preventing your from taking your side hustle to that next level.

    On this episode I break it down into three main points:

    1. Don’t Assume Your Employer Will Tell You No
    2. Create A Schedule that Doesn’t Conflict With Work
    3. What’s in it for them: Know the Benefits of A Side Hustle For Your Employer

     

    This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks. To get your free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/Side Hustle Pro ​and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Important Announcements:

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 1700 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

    ro

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    ]]>         Ep 42: Opening my LLC and Business Bank Account and Landing My First Sponsor Ep 42: Opening my LLC and Business Bank Account and Landing My First Sponsor Wed, 29 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT 33:12 0e3868daca2c7a10087ddce1a7fac9b2 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-42-opening-my-llc-and-business-bank-account-and-landing-my-first-sponsor 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1fc 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd I’m back with some updates and progress on my own side hustle and to report out on how my 12-Week Sprint went. Today I will get into: Why I decided to do a 12-Week Sprint How I Structured My 12-Week Sprint A Report out on my goals and... full I’m back with some updates and progress on my own side hustle and to report out on how my 12-Week Sprint went.

    Today I will get into:

    • Why I decided to do a 12-Week Sprint
    • How I Structured My 12-Week Sprint
    • A Report out on my goals and accomplishments
    • And finally What I learned from my first 12-Week Sprint

    If you want to try out your own 12-week sprint with me, I’ve created a handy worksheet for you to structure your goals over 12-weeks. Visit SideHustlePro.co/42 to grab the freebie for this episode, which is a complete 12-Week Goal Getter Worksheet.

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Important Announcements:

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 1600 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: sidehustlepro.co/FACEBOOK

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     I’m back with some updates and progress on my own side hustle and to report out on how my 12-Week Sprint went.

    Today I will get into:

    • Why I decided to do a 12-Week Sprint
    • How I Structured My 12-Week Sprint
    • A Report out on my goals and accomplishments
    • And finally What I learned from my first 12-Week Sprint

    If you want to try out your own 12-week sprint with me, I’ve created a handy worksheet for you to structure your goals over 12-weeks. Visit SideHustlePro.co/42 to grab the freebie for this episode, which is a complete 12-Week Goal Getter Worksheet.

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Important Announcements:

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 1600 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: sidehustlepro.co/FACEBOOK

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         Ep 41: How to Create Your First Online Course Ep 41: How to Create Your First Online Course Wed, 22 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT 30:22 7bf609c10f330cb8af7b20076693b3ee false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-41-how-to-create-your-first-online-course 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1fd 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today, we are going to get into one of the most common side hustles out there: creating your own online course. Nowadays, it seems like everyone and their mother has an online course. From how to grow your social media pages to how to build your first... full Today, we are going to get into one of the most common side hustles out there: creating your own online course.

    Nowadays, it seems like everyone and their mother has an online course. From how to grow your social media pages to how to build your first app, you name it, online courses are extremely prevalent these days. Even Shonda Rhimes has an online course!

    It’s nothing new, online courses have existed for a while now, what’s new is the abundance of technology and plug and play platforms out there, so the barriers to entry have really decreased and so anyone, literally anyone can create a course. You can use easy to replace templates and have your own school up online in no time.

    Now, you might be wondering, well…why is everyone creating courses, should I? Is this a viable side hustle?

    Well, the reason it’s such a popular revenue stream, is because with an online course, you can package your knowledge and create a funnel, so that you’re constantly getting students and have a passive stream of income in your business. But hold on, before you think creating an online course is easy peasy, there are many steps you need to take before you can get your course to be a passive and consistent money maker.

    Today, I’ll get into:

    • How to know what your online course should be about
    • How to setup your online course
    • How to record your content
    • How to price your course
    • How to market your course

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Important Announcements:

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 1500 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     Today, we are going to get into one of the most common side hustles out there: creating your own online course.

    Nowadays, it seems like everyone and their mother has an online course. From how to grow your social media pages to how to build your first app, you name it, online courses are extremely prevalent these days. Even Shonda Rhimes has an online course!

    It’s nothing new, online courses have existed for a while now, what’s new is the abundance of technology and plug and play platforms out there, so the barriers to entry have really decreased and so anyone, literally anyone can create a course. You can use easy to replace templates and have your own school up online in no time.

    Now, you might be wondering, well…why is everyone creating courses, should I? Is this a viable side hustle?

    Well, the reason it’s such a popular revenue stream, is because with an online course, you can package your knowledge and create a funnel, so that you’re constantly getting students and have a passive stream of income in your business. But hold on, before you think creating an online course is easy peasy, there are many steps you need to take before you can get your course to be a passive and consistent money maker.

    Today, I’ll get into:

    • How to know what your online course should be about
    • How to setup your online course
    • How to record your content
    • How to price your course
    • How to market your course

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Important Announcements:

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 1500 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         EP 40: Black Card Revoked’s Latesha Williams on Turning Black Culture into a Hit Game EP 40: Black Card Revoked’s Latesha Williams on Turning Black Culture into a Hit Game Wed, 08 Mar 2017 08:00:00 GMT 48:46 c62152da67c0995e67b1ccdd42dd1d62 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-40-final 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1fe 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Latesha Williams is the Co-Founder of Cards For All People, AKA the makers of Black Card Revoked, a card game many of us know and love. Cards for All People is a cultural casual gaming company that humorously celebrates the diverse subcultures of... full Latesha Williams is the Co-Founder of Cards For All People, AKA the makers of Black Card Revoked, a card game many of us know and love. Cards for All People is a cultural casual gaming company that humorously celebrates the diverse subcultures of America.

    An accomplished sports & entertainment executive, Latesha is well networked and respected from her years of experience honed with companies such as Admiral’s Center, IMG, LeBron James / LRMR Marketing, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Rocawear.On this episode Latesha shares:

    • Why working for Lebron James at LRMR Marketing was like working for a start-up
    • What she did to figure out how to make her own card game
    • How learning to get her legal ducks in a row made the launch of Black Card Revoked that much smoother
    • How she zeroed in on her target market and got Black Card Revoked in front of the right influencers and publications
    • How she’s been able to get orders fulfilled in a seamless manner
    • Who you really need to target if you want your product in the hands of a celebrity
    • And why we all need to rethink the myth of “security”

     

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode:

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Important Announcements:

    INSTAGRAM FOR SIDE HUSTLERS

    Join in on the Instagram for Side Hustlers challenge happening all this week (March 5-March 9). Over 3500 people have tuned in so far! Register here to make sure you receive the free workbook, daily emails AND the recorded replay. I don't want you to miss any of it.I'm breaking down:

    • How to get more of the RIGHT followers on Instagram
    • How and when to create JUICY content on the 'gram
    • How to raise your visibility with the right hashtags
    • How to do this all in less than 30 minutes a day

    SIDE HUSTLE PRO COMMUNITY

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 1300 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    Black Card Revoked - @blackcardrevoked

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     Latesha Williams is the Co-Founder of Cards For All People, AKA the makers of Black Card Revoked, a card game many of us know and love. Cards for All People is a cultural casual gaming company that humorously celebrates the diverse subcultures of America.

    An accomplished sports & entertainment executive, Latesha is well networked and respected from her years of experience honed with companies such as Admiral’s Center, IMG, LeBron James / LRMR Marketing, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Rocawear.On this episode Latesha shares:

    • Why working for Lebron James at LRMR Marketing was like working for a start-up
    • What she did to figure out how to make her own card game
    • How learning to get her legal ducks in a row made the launch of Black Card Revoked that much smoother
    • How she zeroed in on her target market and got Black Card Revoked in front of the right influencers and publications
    • How she’s been able to get orders fulfilled in a seamless manner
    • Who you really need to target if you want your product in the hands of a celebrity
    • And why we all need to rethink the myth of “security”

     

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode:

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Important Announcements:

    INSTAGRAM FOR SIDE HUSTLERS

    Join in on the Instagram for Side Hustlers challenge happening all this week (March 5-March 9). Over 3500 people have tuned in so far! Register here to make sure you receive the free workbook, daily emails AND the recorded replay. I don't want you to miss any of it.I'm breaking down:

    • How to get more of the RIGHT followers on Instagram
    • How and when to create JUICY content on the 'gram
    • How to raise your visibility with the right hashtags
    • How to do this all in less than 30 minutes a day

    SIDE HUSTLE PRO COMMUNITY

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 1300 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    Black Card Revoked - @blackcardrevoked

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         EP 39: Why You Need to Focus on One Side Hustle At a Time EP 39: Why You Need to Focus on One Side Hustle At a Time Wed, 01 Mar 2017 08:00:00 GMT 17:39 46791670f5beda03a15a9a5f17a26a67 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-39-why-you-need-to-focus-on-one-side-hustle-at-a-time 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f1ff 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Former Side Hustle Pro guest Maya Elious shared that the number one thing she would tell any entrepreneur is to niche down. After her episode, a few people in the Side Hustle Pro community talked about how illuminating and critical this advice was.... full Former Side Hustle Pro guest Maya Elious shared that the number one thing she would tell any entrepreneur is to niche down.

    After her episode, a few people in the Side Hustle Pro community talked about how illuminating and critical this advice was. But a few people commented that it was hard for them to niche down, because they were worried about putting themselves into a box. Or to be labeled as one thing. That got me thinking about how too many times, we are scared to niche down and narrow our audience, because we are actually trying to focus on too many side hustles at once.

    On this episode, I get real about:

    • Why trying to be a Janelle of All Trades leads you to be a master of none
    • Why you need to choose a lane
    • The fact that it’s hard to do more than one thing really well, especially if you are still working on being excellent at one. And definitely if you’re still side hustling.
    • Real life examples of people who are known for many things...and the secret to their success
    • How focusing on one side hustle at a time gives you more time to target the right audience
    • HOW to choose the lane for you

     

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Important Announcements:

    If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for the MASTER THE GRAM mini course. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 1000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     Former Side Hustle Pro guest Maya Elious shared that the number one thing she would tell any entrepreneur is to niche down.

    After her episode, a few people in the Side Hustle Pro community talked about how illuminating and critical this advice was. But a few people commented that it was hard for them to niche down, because they were worried about putting themselves into a box. Or to be labeled as one thing. That got me thinking about how too many times, we are scared to niche down and narrow our audience, because we are actually trying to focus on too many side hustles at once.

    On this episode, I get real about:

    • Why trying to be a Janelle of All Trades leads you to be a master of none
    • Why you need to choose a lane
    • The fact that it’s hard to do more than one thing really well, especially if you are still working on being excellent at one. And definitely if you’re still side hustling.
    • Real life examples of people who are known for many things...and the secret to their success
    • How focusing on one side hustle at a time gives you more time to target the right audience
    • HOW to choose the lane for you

     

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Important Announcements:

    If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for the MASTER THE GRAM mini course. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 1000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         EP 38: How Kathryn Finney is Disrupting the Fundraising Game for Black and Latina Entrepreneurs EP 38: How Kathryn Finney is Disrupting the Fundraising Game for Black and Latina Entrepreneurs Wed, 22 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT 1:03:14 854ebcac4daadfc08de635a7ab161872 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-038-how-kathryn-finney-is-disrupting-the-fundraising-game-for-black-and-latina-entrepreneurs 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f200 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s guest, Kathryn Finney, is the Founder and Managing Director of digitalundivided (DID for short), an organization that invests in the success of Black and Latina women tech founders by providing them with the network, coaching, and funding to... full  

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode:

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Important Announcements:

    If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for MASTER THE GRAM. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: http://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 1000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>      

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode:

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Important Announcements:

    If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for MASTER THE GRAM. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: http://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 1000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         EP 37: Find Your Niche, Create a Sales Funnel and Monetize (with Content Expert Maya Elious) EP 37: Find Your Niche, Create a Sales Funnel and Monetize (with Content Expert Maya Elious) Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:00:00 GMT 58:44 425c446e447283eab998361bfac64087 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-37-find-your-niche-create-a-funnel-and-monetize-your-personal-brand-with-maya-elious 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f201 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Maya Elious. Maya is a personal branding strategist that teaches content creators and experts how to strategize, organize, and monetize their online business. She creates online courses and coaching programs with a... full Today in the guest chair we have Maya Elious. Maya is a personal branding strategist that teaches content creators and experts how to strategize, organize, and monetize their online business.

    She creates online courses and coaching programs with a focus on teaching entrepreneurs how to get clear with their messaging so they can create premium content and products that will get them noticed and paid online.

    She’s helped hundreds of students and clients launch & monetize blogs, online challenges, masterclasses, webinars, online courses and other successful content platforms so they can make an impact in their industry.

    On this episode, Maya shares:

    • Her journey from designing MySpace pages to leaving college to become an entrepreneur
    • How she earns money today as a content strategist and coach
    • Her most simple sales funnel that anyone can replicate
    • The common misconceptions about being a coach or course instructor
    • Her number one pro tip for building an audience that craves your content

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    ]]>     Today in the guest chair we have Maya Elious. Maya is a personal branding strategist that teaches content creators and experts how to strategize, organize, and monetize their online business.

    She creates online courses and coaching programs with a focus on teaching entrepreneurs how to get clear with their messaging so they can create premium content and products that will get them noticed and paid online.

    She’s helped hundreds of students and clients launch & monetize blogs, online challenges, masterclasses, webinars, online courses and other successful content platforms so they can make an impact in their industry.

    On this episode, Maya shares:

    • Her journey from designing MySpace pages to leaving college to become an entrepreneur
    • How she earns money today as a content strategist and coach
    • Her most simple sales funnel that anyone can replicate
    • The common misconceptions about being a coach or course instructor
    • Her number one pro tip for building an audience that craves your content

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    ]]>         EP 36: Side Hustle Diaries: Check-In with Side Hustle Pro EP 36: Side Hustle Diaries: Check-In with Side Hustle Pro Wed, 08 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT 20:32 dd276c5b1f20e1a0ba03cdabd56b4b40 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-36-side-hustle-diaries-check-in-with-side-hustle-pro 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f202 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full Side Hustle Pro Nicaila is back with a second check-in for 2017. Time is flying by. It seems like just the other day I was kicking off with the first episode of the year, and telling you guys about my mindset hacks for 2017. Now I'm here with some updates and progress reports. 

    I break this episode up into three main topics:

    Number One: The Lessons I’ve learned since we last spoke

    Number Two: How my 12-week sprint is going.

    Number Three: What I’ve learned from launching my first online course, Master The Gram

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    ]]>     Side Hustle Pro Nicaila is back with a second check-in for 2017. Time is flying by. It seems like just the other day I was kicking off with the first episode of the year, and telling you guys about my mindset hacks for 2017. Now I'm here with some updates and progress reports. 

    I break this episode up into three main topics:

    Number One: The Lessons I’ve learned since we last spoke

    Number Two: How my 12-week sprint is going.

    Number Three: What I’ve learned from launching my first online course, Master The Gram

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    ]]>         Ep 35: From Magazine Editor to Co-Founder of a Platform Revolutionizing Black Hair Care (Jihan Thompson of Swivel Beauty) Ep 35: From Magazine Editor to Co-Founder of a Platform Revolutionizing Black Hair Care (Jihan Thompson of Swivel Beauty) Wed, 01 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT 44:32 7462c3a4cb07ce8992a02c27cc0f0211 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-35-from-magazine-editor-to-co-founder-of-a-platform-revolutionizing-black-hair-care-jihan-thompson-of-swivel-beauty 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f203 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Jihan Thompson. Jihan Thompson is a magazine editor turned entrepreneur, out to disrupt the haircare industry. She co-founded the company, Swivel Beauty, Inc., which wants to make it easier for women of color to build... full Today in the guest chair we have Jihan Thompson. Jihan Thompson is a magazine editor turned entrepreneur, out to disrupt the haircare industry. She co-founded the company, Swivel Beauty, Inc., which wants to make it easier for women of color to build a beauty team that meets all their needs while also helping talented stylists behind the chair find new clients. Swivel's goal is to create a curated, referral-based experience so women can avoid useless trial and error in the beauty department.

    Prior to launching Swivel, Jihan was the Health Editor for O, The Oprah Magazine. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Pennsylvania.

     

    On this episode, Jihan shares:

    • The first steps she and her business partner Jennifer Lambert took to take Swivel Beauty from idea to business
    • How she juggled creating the Swivel Beauty, Inc. while working as a busy Health Editor at for O, The Oprah Magazine
    • The catalyst that made her finally say: “Yes, I can do this.”
    • Swivel Beauty’s approach to building strategic relationships with stylists and salons
    • The surprising online resource that’s been a lifesaver in her business

     

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode:

     

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Important Announcements:

    If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for MASTER THE GRAM. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: http://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 1000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

     

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     Today in the guest chair we have Jihan Thompson. Jihan Thompson is a magazine editor turned entrepreneur, out to disrupt the haircare industry. She co-founded the company, Swivel Beauty, Inc., which wants to make it easier for women of color to build a beauty team that meets all their needs while also helping talented stylists behind the chair find new clients. Swivel's goal is to create a curated, referral-based experience so women can avoid useless trial and error in the beauty department.

    Prior to launching Swivel, Jihan was the Health Editor for O, The Oprah Magazine. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Pennsylvania.

     

    On this episode, Jihan shares:

    • The first steps she and her business partner Jennifer Lambert took to take Swivel Beauty from idea to business
    • How she juggled creating the Swivel Beauty, Inc. while working as a busy Health Editor at for O, The Oprah Magazine
    • The catalyst that made her finally say: “Yes, I can do this.”
    • Swivel Beauty’s approach to building strategic relationships with stylists and salons
    • The surprising online resource that’s been a lifesaver in her business

     

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode:

     

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Important Announcements:

    If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for MASTER THE GRAM. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: http://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 1000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

     

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         EP 34: How App Guru Sheena Allen Earned 3 Million Downloads With No Coding Experience EP 34: How App Guru Sheena Allen Earned 3 Million Downloads With No Coding Experience Wed, 25 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT 53:24 c2db53392ae1623c5113c5640ee7c24e false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-34-how-to-launch-your-own-apps-with-no-coding-experience-app-guru-sheena-allen 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f204 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have a woman I consider the queen of apps. Her name is Sheena Allen and she is a tech entrepreneur. She started her first company in 2011 as a senior at the University of South Mississippi. At the time, she had no tech... full Today in the guest chair we have a woman I consider the queen of apps. Her name is Sheena Allen and she is a tech entrepreneur. She started her first company in 2011 as a senior at the University of South Mississippi. At the time, she had no tech background and was a psychology and film major and on a whim decided to launch a mobile application company.

    Giving herself a year to see if she would see any success with her company, Sheena Allen Applications, she eventually found that success with app #3, Dubblen. In fact, three months after launching the app for Android, Dubblen received over 500,000 downloads. That year, 2013, Sheena made the decision to leave Mississippi and move to a tech-hub to find mentor and increase her knowledge in the tech space.

    Since then, she has gone on to experience frustration with raising money and the predatory lending practices in Silicon Valley, Sheena decided to fight back through the launch of a second startup, CapWay. CapWay is financial company that focuses on the unbanked and underbanked. The service offers financial literacy content and onboards unbanked users to get a bank account.She has been featured in various publications, including Forbes.com, BlackEnterprise.com, and EBONY Magazine. In late 2016, Sheena made her premiere in She Started It, a documentary film that follows five women around on their startup journey.

    On this episode, Sheena shares:

    • The steps she took to create an app as a non-technical creator
    • How and why her third app became so successful
    • The challenges of raising money in Silicon Valley as a black women entrepreneur and some tips to overcome it
    • Her secret to building a strong and loyal team
    • How she is setting her business and brand up for success

     

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode:

     

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Important Announcements:

    If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for MASTER THE GRAM. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: http://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram

    Side Hustle Pro is now 1000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    @WhoisSheena

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     Today in the guest chair we have a woman I consider the queen of apps. Her name is Sheena Allen and she is a tech entrepreneur. She started her first company in 2011 as a senior at the University of South Mississippi. At the time, she had no tech background and was a psychology and film major and on a whim decided to launch a mobile application company.

    Giving herself a year to see if she would see any success with her company, Sheena Allen Applications, she eventually found that success with app #3, Dubblen. In fact, three months after launching the app for Android, Dubblen received over 500,000 downloads. That year, 2013, Sheena made the decision to leave Mississippi and move to a tech-hub to find mentor and increase her knowledge in the tech space.

    Since then, she has gone on to experience frustration with raising money and the predatory lending practices in Silicon Valley, Sheena decided to fight back through the launch of a second startup, CapWay. CapWay is financial company that focuses on the unbanked and underbanked. The service offers financial literacy content and onboards unbanked users to get a bank account.She has been featured in various publications, including Forbes.com, BlackEnterprise.com, and EBONY Magazine. In late 2016, Sheena made her premiere in She Started It, a documentary film that follows five women around on their startup journey.

    On this episode, Sheena shares:

    • The steps she took to create an app as a non-technical creator
    • How and why her third app became so successful
    • The challenges of raising money in Silicon Valley as a black women entrepreneur and some tips to overcome it
    • Her secret to building a strong and loyal team
    • How she is setting her business and brand up for success

     

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode:

     

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Announcements

    Important Announcements:

    If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for MASTER THE GRAM. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: http://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram

    Side Hustle Pro is now 1000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Social Media Info

    Connect on Instagram:

    @WhoisSheena

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         Ep 33: Turning Your Blog Into A Profitable Business (Christina Brown of LoveBrownSugar) Ep 33: Turning Your Blog Into A Profitable Business (Christina Brown of LoveBrownSugar) Wed, 18 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT 48:29 f07c6bd85be11e7605c6035c13de35ff false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-33-turning-your-blog-into-a-profitable-business-christina-brown-of-lovebrownsugar 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f205 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full On this episode, style blogger and digital media expert Christina S. Brown joins us in the guest chair. Christina is the founder of the fast-growing style & beauty destination LoveBrownSugar.com, mommy destination BabyBrownSugar.com and digital empowerment community BrownGirlsLove.

    As a Wharton grad with no formal editorial experience, Christina started her blog started out as a hobby and portfolio piece to get hired by magazines. She didn’t go into it with the intention of building a business or making money from it. Fast forward eight years and she’s been recognized everywhere from the New York Times to People StyleWatch as a top lifestyle expert, and is known for curating platforms for multicultural women with an emphasis on self-empowerment. Christina has been heralded as a “30 Under 30 Style Maven​” by HelloBeautiful.com, a “Top 40 Style Blogger​” by Essence Magazine, a Black Enterprise Magazine “Blogger Month​” Honoree, and a Wharton Magazine “Social Media Watch List​” Honoree.

    On this episode, Christina shares:

    • The planning she did before leaving her full time job
    • How you can make money from blogging in the current landscape (all the revenue streams she pursues)
    • How NEW bloggers can approach sponsored opportunities
    • The difference between popularity and INFLUENCE
    • Her approach to expanding her original blog into new verticals, including live events
    • How to financially sustain yourself given the unpredictable nature of entrepreneurship

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode:

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Important Announcements:

    If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for MASTER THE GRAM. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: http://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram

    Side Hustle Pro is now almost 1000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Connect on Instagram:

    Love Brown Sugar - @LoveBrownSugar

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     On this episode, style blogger and digital media expert Christina S. Brown joins us in the guest chair. Christina is the founder of the fast-growing style & beauty destination LoveBrownSugar.com, mommy destination BabyBrownSugar.com and digital empowerment community BrownGirlsLove.

    As a Wharton grad with no formal editorial experience, Christina started her blog started out as a hobby and portfolio piece to get hired by magazines. She didn’t go into it with the intention of building a business or making money from it. Fast forward eight years and she’s been recognized everywhere from the New York Times to People StyleWatch as a top lifestyle expert, and is known for curating platforms for multicultural women with an emphasis on self-empowerment. Christina has been heralded as a “30 Under 30 Style Maven​” by HelloBeautiful.com, a “Top 40 Style Blogger​” by Essence Magazine, a Black Enterprise Magazine “Blogger Month​” Honoree, and a Wharton Magazine “Social Media Watch List​” Honoree.

    On this episode, Christina shares:

    • The planning she did before leaving her full time job
    • How you can make money from blogging in the current landscape (all the revenue streams she pursues)
    • How NEW bloggers can approach sponsored opportunities
    • The difference between popularity and INFLUENCE
    • Her approach to expanding her original blog into new verticals, including live events
    • How to financially sustain yourself given the unpredictable nature of entrepreneurship

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links mentioned on this episode:

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Important Announcements:

    If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for MASTER THE GRAM. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: http://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram

    Side Hustle Pro is now almost 1000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Connect on Instagram:

    Love Brown Sugar - @LoveBrownSugar

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         EP 32: How Social Media Strategist Lola Bakare Launched Her Own Company EP 32: How Social Media Strategist Lola Bakare Launched Her Own Company Wed, 11 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT 1:09:01 49bb533861ec40972734a0a187acd140 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-32-how-social-media-strategist-lola-bakare-launched-her-own-company 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f206 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have Lola Bakare, a Social Media Strategist, savvy Content Marketer and the founder of LOLA Consulting. LOLA Consulting specializes in digital marketing including user acquisition, brand messaging, partnership development,... full Today in the guest chair we have Lola Bakare, a Social Media Strategist, savvy Content Marketer and the founder of LOLA Consulting. LOLA Consulting specializes in digital marketing including user acquisition, brand messaging, partnership development, and social media strategy. Fun fact, Lola and I went to undergrad together and I admire her greatly. Why? Because she followed the path well traveled for many years, before finally leaping into entrepreneurship.

    On this episode, Lola shares:

    • Her pathway from majoring in English at Penn to landing in Brand Management by chance
    • Why she ultimately got her MBA and how it influenced her current path as an entrepreneur
    • How she succumbed to pressure when MBA recruiters came knocking
    • How she finally worked up the nerve to found her own company
    • Why she focuses on the WORK first and the fluff later

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Important Announcements:

    If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for MASTER THE GRAM. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: http://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram

    Side Hustle Pro is now almost 1000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     Today in the guest chair we have Lola Bakare, a Social Media Strategist, savvy Content Marketer and the founder of LOLA Consulting. LOLA Consulting specializes in digital marketing including user acquisition, brand messaging, partnership development, and social media strategy. Fun fact, Lola and I went to undergrad together and I admire her greatly. Why? Because she followed the path well traveled for many years, before finally leaping into entrepreneurship.

    On this episode, Lola shares:

    • Her pathway from majoring in English at Penn to landing in Brand Management by chance
    • Why she ultimately got her MBA and how it influenced her current path as an entrepreneur
    • How she succumbed to pressure when MBA recruiters came knocking
    • How she finally worked up the nerve to found her own company
    • Why she focuses on the WORK first and the fluff later

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    Important Announcements:

    If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for MASTER THE GRAM. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: http://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram

    Side Hustle Pro is now almost 1000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Connect on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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    ]]>         Ep 31: Mindset Hacks To Make 2017 The Best Year Ever Ep 31: Mindset Hacks To Make 2017 The Best Year Ever Wed, 04 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT 31:45 11a9036e83670f8bae4c63b5473af979 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-31-mindset-hacks-to-make-2017-the-best-year-ever 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f207 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In the first episode of 2017, I’m breaking down the mindset hacks I’m adopting to make 2017 the year of execution. On this episode, I share: How I’m kicking procrastination to the curb Why I’m breaking my year into 12-week sprints How I’ve... full In the first episode of 2017, I’m breaking down the mindset hacks I’m adopting to make 2017 the year of execution.

    On this episode, I share:

    • How I’m kicking procrastination to the curb
    • Why I’m breaking my year into 12-week sprints
    • How I’ve revamped my mindset about selling

     

     

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Important Announcements:

    If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for the MASTER THE GRAM mini course. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram

    Side Hustle Pro is now almost 900 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Connect with us on Instagram:

    Muoyo Okome – @dailysparktv

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     In the first episode of 2017, I’m breaking down the mindset hacks I’m adopting to make 2017 the year of execution.

    On this episode, I share:

    • How I’m kicking procrastination to the curb
    • Why I’m breaking my year into 12-week sprints
    • How I’ve revamped my mindset about selling

     

     

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Important Announcements:

    If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for the MASTER THE GRAM mini course. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram

    Side Hustle Pro is now almost 900 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Connect with us on Instagram:

    Muoyo Okome – @dailysparktv

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         EP 30: How To Make More As An Entrepreneur—Tips from Finance Coach Dominique Broadway EP 30: How To Make More As An Entrepreneur—Tips from Finance Coach Dominique Broadway Wed, 28 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT 54:06 5f1d958f18a92ffd5da7f3cc5a044092 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-30-how-to-make-more-as-an-entrepreneurtips-from-finance-coach-dominique-broadway 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f208 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full As we head into 2017, Award winning Financial Planner and Personal Finance Coach Dominique Broadway blesses the guest chair to teach money management tips for entrepreneurs. Dominique is the Founder of Finances De•mys•ti•fied & The Social Money Tour. Shortly after launching Finances De•mys•ti•fied, she was named one of the top Financial Advisors in the United States for Millennials at the age of 28. What I love about Dominique is that she has transformed the reputation of personal finances into a social experience by making it engaging, easy to understand and even trendy.

    Her demystified financial advice, has been highlighted on Yahoo!, Black Enterprise, Marketwatch.com, Ebony, USA Today and much more.

    On this episode, Dominique shares:

    • How she went from managing million dollar investments for other people to branching out on her own as a Personal Finance Coach and Entrepreneur
    • How she learned to start treating her business like a business and not like a passion project
    • The biggest money mistakes entrepreneurs are making
    • Why you should make an income action plan and transform the way you manage your personal vs business finances

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Important Announcements:

    If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for the MASTER THE GRAM mini course. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 800 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here:http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Connect with us on Instagram:

    Dominique Broadway – @dominiquebroadway

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     As we head into 2017, Award winning Financial Planner and Personal Finance Coach Dominique Broadway blesses the guest chair to teach money management tips for entrepreneurs. Dominique is the Founder of Finances De•mys•ti•fied & The Social Money Tour. Shortly after launching Finances De•mys•ti•fied, she was named one of the top Financial Advisors in the United States for Millennials at the age of 28. What I love about Dominique is that she has transformed the reputation of personal finances into a social experience by making it engaging, easy to understand and even trendy.

    Her demystified financial advice, has been highlighted on Yahoo!, Black Enterprise, Marketwatch.com, Ebony, USA Today and much more.

    On this episode, Dominique shares:

    • How she went from managing million dollar investments for other people to branching out on her own as a Personal Finance Coach and Entrepreneur
    • How she learned to start treating her business like a business and not like a passion project
    • The biggest money mistakes entrepreneurs are making
    • Why you should make an income action plan and transform the way you manage your personal vs business finances

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Important Announcements:

    If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for the MASTER THE GRAM mini course. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 800 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here:http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Connect with us on Instagram:

    Dominique Broadway – @dominiquebroadway

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         Ep 29: How One Entrepreneur Is Monetizing Her Food Blog (Check-In with Meiko And the Dish) Ep 29: How One Entrepreneur Is Monetizing Her Food Blog (Check-In with Meiko And the Dish) Wed, 21 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT 43:12 b9fce59f62118385430264ceb5b209db false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/getting-sponsored-post-opportunities-monetizing-your-food-blog-check-in-with-meiko-and-the-dish 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f209 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd On this episode, we are welcoming back Meiko Drew, the Side Hustle Pro Entrepreneur-in-Residence. We’re following Meiko for an entire year to chronicle her journey from Corporate America retiree to the Founder of Food and Lifestyle brand . For those... full On this episode, we are welcoming back Meiko Drew, the Side Hustle Pro Entrepreneur-in-Residence. We’re following Meiko for an entire year to chronicle her journey from Corporate America retiree to the Founder of Food and Lifestyle brand MeikoAndTheDish. For those of you who don’t know, Meiko walked away from a six-figure salary at Target to focus on MeikoAndTheDish full time. Though it hasn’t always been smooth sailing, her brand is steadily rising and so it’s time to check in with her again to see how it’s all going.

    On this episode Meiko shares:

     

    • How she’s partnering with brands and getting paid for it
    • How she’s monetizing her blog through different income streams
    • Her radical move from one city to the next and how it’s helped her hit her stride
    • Her vision and goals for 2017

     

    Find out how Meiko is making it work despite the twists and turns life throws at her.

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links and people mentioned in this episode:

     

     

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Important Announcements:

    I'm doing a FREE Instagram Training this Wed, Dec 21 at 8PM ET. If you're interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, this is for you! REGISTER HERE: http://sidehustlepro.co/getthegram

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 800 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Connect with us on Instagram:

    Meiko And The Dish - @meikoandthedish

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     On this episode, we are welcoming back Meiko Drew, the Side Hustle Pro Entrepreneur-in-Residence. We’re following Meiko for an entire year to chronicle her journey from Corporate America retiree to the Founder of Food and Lifestyle brand MeikoAndTheDish. For those of you who don’t know, Meiko walked away from a six-figure salary at Target to focus on MeikoAndTheDish full time. Though it hasn’t always been smooth sailing, her brand is steadily rising and so it’s time to check in with her again to see how it’s all going.

    On this episode Meiko shares:

     

    • How she’s partnering with brands and getting paid for it
    • How she’s monetizing her blog through different income streams
    • Her radical move from one city to the next and how it’s helped her hit her stride
    • Her vision and goals for 2017

     

    Find out how Meiko is making it work despite the twists and turns life throws at her.

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links and people mentioned in this episode:

     

     

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Important Announcements:

    I'm doing a FREE Instagram Training this Wed, Dec 21 at 8PM ET. If you're interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, this is for you! REGISTER HERE: http://sidehustlepro.co/getthegram

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 800 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Connect with us on Instagram:

    Meiko And The Dish - @meikoandthedish

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         Ep 28: Instagram 101: How To Grow Your Followers And Find Your True Fans Ep 28: Instagram 101: How To Grow Your Followers And Find Your True Fans Wed, 14 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT 44:52 5c2f7c855943d833a604d01400670c9c false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/instagram-101-how-to-organically-grow-your-followers-and-find-your-true-fans 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f20a 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd I’m checking in with an update on all things social media marketing: Specifically, Instagram. I have heard many of you ask: How can I organically grow my audience on Instagram? I see this question come up in most of the groups I am in and with most... full I’m checking in with an update on all things social media marketing: Specifically, Instagram. I have heard many of you ask: How can I organically grow my audience on Instagram? I see this question come up in most of the groups I am in and with most entrepreneurs. Now in Episode 7, I broke down How to Grow Explode Your Social Media Audience with Five Steps and Zero Dollars.

    There, I went step by step through my methodology and the steps I used to grow my Instagram over 1000% in a year. Today, I am here with updates, updates. As you know, you miss a day you miss A LOT when it comes to social media. Case in point: The last time we spoke, there was no Instagram stories and certainly no Instagram LIVE.

    On this episode, we will get into:

    • What’s working and what’s not on Instagram How to find your target audience on Instagram - *NEW INSIGHTS*
    • Why you CAN start a business on Instagram
    • What you can accomplish with even 30 minutes a day on Instagram
    • The number one reason why your following is NOT growing

    BONUS: I've created a LIVE Masterclass, Get The Gram on December 21 to show you the 5 Steps To Grow An Engaged Following On Instagram. Register here: http://www.sidehustlepro.co/getthegram

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    ]]>     I’m checking in with an update on all things social media marketing: Specifically, Instagram. I have heard many of you ask: How can I organically grow my audience on Instagram? I see this question come up in most of the groups I am in and with most entrepreneurs. Now in Episode 7, I broke down How to Grow Explode Your Social Media Audience with Five Steps and Zero Dollars.

    There, I went step by step through my methodology and the steps I used to grow my Instagram over 1000% in a year. Today, I am here with updates, updates. As you know, you miss a day you miss A LOT when it comes to social media. Case in point: The last time we spoke, there was no Instagram stories and certainly no Instagram LIVE.

    On this episode, we will get into:

    • What’s working and what’s not on Instagram How to find your target audience on Instagram - *NEW INSIGHTS*
    • Why you CAN start a business on Instagram
    • What you can accomplish with even 30 minutes a day on Instagram
    • The number one reason why your following is NOT growing

    BONUS: I've created a LIVE Masterclass, Get The Gram on December 21 to show you the 5 Steps To Grow An Engaged Following On Instagram. Register here: http://www.sidehustlepro.co/getthegram

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    ]]>         <![CDATA[Ep 27: How One Woman Ditched Her 9-5 To Launch The First Crowdfunded B&B on Kickstarter (Kalisa Martin of The Runaway Experience)]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT 36:37 8377ae32094d3e787da52fb0858cf6a0 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-27-how-one-woman-fled-the-9-5-city-grind-to-pursue-her-passion-for-food-and-travel 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f20b 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s guest, is Kalisa Martin, The Co-Founder of , a global travel pop-up designed to foster cultural discovery through unforgettable dining experiences, personal connections with local communities and meticulously curated adventures. Kalisa and... full Today’s guest, is Kalisa Martin, The Co-Founder of The Runaway Experience, a global travel pop-up designed to foster cultural discovery through unforgettable dining experiences, personal connections with local communities and meticulously curated adventures. Kalisa and her better half Jeff, a New York couple of Caribbean heritage, left the 9-5 city grind to pursue their passion for food, culture and travel. They stated with the creation of a community-oriented luxury bed & breakfast. After becoming the first and only successfully funded Bed & Breakfast on Kickstarter, they have quickly become the go-to destination for adventurous travelers seeking an authentic immersion into island life. Now, building on the experience they’ve begun in Jamaica, Kalisa and Jeff are expanding to new destinations around the world.

    On this episode, Kalisa shares:

    • How she and partner Jeff initially launched The Runaway Jamaica, a community-oriented luxury bed & breakfast
    • How she got the courage to quit her 9-5 and pursue her entrepreneurial dreams
    • What she learned from creating the first and only successfully funded B&B on Kickstarter
    • Why The Runaway Jamaica has expanded into destinations across the world as The Runaway Experience
    • How she differentiates The Runaway Experience in the market
    • What happens when you pivot from your initial idea to one that is more fitting of your long term vision

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links and people mentioned in this episode:

    Show notes from this week's episode: http://www.sidehustlepro.co/therunawayexperience/

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    Important Announcements:

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 700 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

     

    Connect with me on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     Today’s guest, is Kalisa Martin, The Co-Founder of The Runaway Experience, a global travel pop-up designed to foster cultural discovery through unforgettable dining experiences, personal connections with local communities and meticulously curated adventures. Kalisa and her better half Jeff, a New York couple of Caribbean heritage, left the 9-5 city grind to pursue their passion for food, culture and travel. They stated with the creation of a community-oriented luxury bed & breakfast. After becoming the first and only successfully funded Bed & Breakfast on Kickstarter, they have quickly become the go-to destination for adventurous travelers seeking an authentic immersion into island life. Now, building on the experience they’ve begun in Jamaica, Kalisa and Jeff are expanding to new destinations around the world.

    On this episode, Kalisa shares:

    • How she and partner Jeff initially launched The Runaway Jamaica, a community-oriented luxury bed & breakfast
    • How she got the courage to quit her 9-5 and pursue her entrepreneurial dreams
    • What she learned from creating the first and only successfully funded B&B on Kickstarter
    • Why The Runaway Jamaica has expanded into destinations across the world as The Runaway Experience
    • How she differentiates The Runaway Experience in the market
    • What happens when you pivot from your initial idea to one that is more fitting of your long term vision

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links and people mentioned in this episode:

    Show notes from this week's episode: http://www.sidehustlepro.co/therunawayexperience/

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

    Important Announcements:

    Side Hustle Pro is now over 700 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

     

    Connect with me on Instagram:

    Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         Ep 26: How to Start an eCommerce Empire with less than $100 (Arsha Jones of Tees in the Trap) Ep 26: How to Start an eCommerce Empire with less than $100 (Arsha Jones of Tees in the Trap) Wed, 30 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT 1:02:15 977bc1c2c8fc47b1417485f56a852f3d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-26-how-to-start-an-ecommerce-empire-with-less-than-100-arsha-jones-of-tees-in-the-trap 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f20c 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s guest is Arsha Jones, a serial entrepreneur and an emerging leader in the ecommerce industry. She has built multiple, highly profitable brands, with revenues approaching nearly a half million dollars in less than two years .As we speak, she... full Today’s guest is Arsha Jones, a serial entrepreneur and an emerging leader in the ecommerce industry. She has built multiple, highly profitable brands, with revenues approaching nearly a half million dollars in less than two years .As we speak, she is currently operating and managing Capital City Co, keeping you fly through the Tees in the Trap brand, building iOS apps for Apps By The Pound, all while running the design blog (and Facebook Group!), Brand Build Sell.

    Her first venture, co-founded with her husband is Capital City Co, produces a Washington, DC area wing sauce called mambo sauce - a local staple. Her second company is Tees in the Trap, which is a lifestyle brand inspired by pop culture and infused with black girl magic.

     

    On today’s episode, Arsha shares:

    • How she started the Capital City Co Mambo sauce in her kitchen and ended up on the front page of the Washington Post
    • How she launched her first t-shirt shop with no shirts and no supplies
    • How haters reporting and shutting down her Etsy shop gave her the motivation to launch her own ecommerce site
    • Why you should test and validate your ideas before spending a lot of money on branding and inventory
    • Her number one secret to Facebook marketing
     

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links and people mentioned in this episode:

     

    Show notes from this week's episode: SideHustlePro.co

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

     

    Important Announcements:

     

    Side Hustle Pro is now almost 700 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Connect with me on Instagram:Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro#SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     Today’s guest is Arsha Jones, a serial entrepreneur and an emerging leader in the ecommerce industry. She has built multiple, highly profitable brands, with revenues approaching nearly a half million dollars in less than two years .As we speak, she is currently operating and managing Capital City Co, keeping you fly through the Tees in the Trap brand, building iOS apps for Apps By The Pound, all while running the design blog (and Facebook Group!), Brand Build Sell.

    Her first venture, co-founded with her husband is Capital City Co, produces a Washington, DC area wing sauce called mambo sauce - a local staple. Her second company is Tees in the Trap, which is a lifestyle brand inspired by pop culture and infused with black girl magic.

     

    On today’s episode, Arsha shares:

    • How she started the Capital City Co Mambo sauce in her kitchen and ended up on the front page of the Washington Post
    • How she launched her first t-shirt shop with no shirts and no supplies
    • How haters reporting and shutting down her Etsy shop gave her the motivation to launch her own ecommerce site
    • Why you should test and validate your ideas before spending a lot of money on branding and inventory
    • Her number one secret to Facebook marketing
     

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links and people mentioned in this episode:

     

    Show notes from this week's episode: SideHustlePro.co

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

     

    Important Announcements:

     

    Side Hustle Pro is now almost 700 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Connect with me on Instagram:Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro#SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         Ep 25: How to Push Past Overwhelm And Actually Get Things Done (My Side Hustle Check-In) Ep 25: How to Push Past Overwhelm And Actually Get Things Done (My Side Hustle Check-In) Wed, 23 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT 18:14 df394dcdb7a205954daacb680968adcb false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-25-how-to-push-past-overwhelm-and-actually-get-things-done-my-side-hustle-check-in 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f20d 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full On this episode, I'm providing another check in and update on how my own side hustle is going. How am I balancing my full-time job with my podcast, Side Hustle Pro brand and business AND wedding planning? On this episode I’m talking about:

    The feeling of overwhelm, what it stems from and the ways I’m pushing through it. Tune in to hear my latest updates in this Side Hustle Pro journey!

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Show notes from this week's episode: http://sidehustlepro.co/

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

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    ]]>     On this episode, I'm providing another check in and update on how my own side hustle is going. How am I balancing my full-time job with my podcast, Side Hustle Pro brand and business AND wedding planning? On this episode I’m talking about:

    The feeling of overwhelm, what it stems from and the ways I’m pushing through it. Tune in to hear my latest updates in this Side Hustle Pro journey!

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Show notes from this week's episode: http://sidehustlepro.co/

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

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    ]]>         Ep 24: From Starting A Business With $500 to Making $2 Million in Sales: The Story of Zuvaa’s Kelechi Anyadiegwu Ep 24: From Starting A Business With $500 to Making $2 Million in Sales: The Story of Zuvaa’s Kelechi Anyadiegwu Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT 38:38 01ca92807eeb914ff8182c954be359ec false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-24-from-starting-a-business-with-500-to-making-2-million-in-sales-the-story-of-zuvaas-kelechi-anyadiegwu 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f20e 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s guest, is Kelechi Anyadiegwu. Kelechi is the founder of Zuvaa, an online community and marketplace for African Inspired Fashion. Zuvaa helps emerging African Fashion Brands increase revenue, scale operation and streamline their process with... full Today’s guest, is Kelechi Anyadiegwu. Kelechi is the founder of Zuvaa, an online community and marketplace for African Inspired Fashion. Zuvaa helps emerging African Fashion Brands increase revenue, scale operation and streamline their process with our easy to use online platform for social selling and personal shopping. The mission of Zuvaa is to give African Fashion Labels the tools they need to transform their brands, and bring authentic African Inspired Fashion to the main stream. In 2016, Kelechi was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for retail and e-commerce.

    On this episode, you’ll learn how Kelechi got the idea and started Zuvaa with $500 and in 2016 is expected to earn $2 Million in sales.

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    ]]>     Today’s guest, is Kelechi Anyadiegwu. Kelechi is the founder of Zuvaa, an online community and marketplace for African Inspired Fashion. Zuvaa helps emerging African Fashion Brands increase revenue, scale operation and streamline their process with our easy to use online platform for social selling and personal shopping. The mission of Zuvaa is to give African Fashion Labels the tools they need to transform their brands, and bring authentic African Inspired Fashion to the main stream. In 2016, Kelechi was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for retail and e-commerce.

    On this episode, you’ll learn how Kelechi got the idea and started Zuvaa with $500 and in 2016 is expected to earn $2 Million in sales.

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    ]]>         Ep 23: How One Creative Grew An Active Digital Community of over 22K Millennials of Color Ep 23: How One Creative Grew An Active Digital Community of over 22K Millennials of Color Wed, 09 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT 1:05:53 426d19776f8fef556f052b915ae17ba8 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-23-how-one-creative-grew-an-active-digital-community-of-over-9k-millennials-of-color 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f20f 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today in the guest chair we have a woman who is building a community of creatives all over the country. Melissa Kimble is a Chicago based Social Media Strategist and Writer who believes in using social media for good through education and empowerment.... full Today in the guest chair we have a woman who is building a community of creatives all over the country. Melissa Kimble is a Chicago based Social Media Strategist and Writer who believes in using social media for good through education and empowerment. She is the Founding Editor of #BlkCreatives, a platform for young professionals of color. She also created and facilitates the #blkcreatives Twitter Chat Series. Melissa is also the Senior Social Media Manager for EBONY Magazine.

    In this episode, she shares:

    • The first steps she took to start taking blkcreatives from idea to brand
    • How she balances creating her brand with working a full time job
    • What’s behind her strong love and passion for social media

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    ]]>     Today in the guest chair we have a woman who is building a community of creatives all over the country. Melissa Kimble is a Chicago based Social Media Strategist and Writer who believes in using social media for good through education and empowerment. She is the Founding Editor of #BlkCreatives, a platform for young professionals of color. She also created and facilitates the #blkcreatives Twitter Chat Series. Melissa is also the Senior Social Media Manager for EBONY Magazine.

    In this episode, she shares:

    • The first steps she took to start taking blkcreatives from idea to brand
    • How she balances creating her brand with working a full time job
    • What’s behind her strong love and passion for social media

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    ]]>         Ep 22: What I Learned At The Signature CEO Conference That Every Entrepreneur Should Know Ep 22: What I Learned At The Signature CEO Conference That Every Entrepreneur Should Know Wed, 02 Nov 2016 07:00:00 GMT 26:17 952e80623f64b37f353caab947dd50c8 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/what-i-learned-at-the-signature-ceo-conference-that-every-entrepreneur-should-know 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f210 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd A bold decision to pitch myself for an opportunity landed me right next to my business idol. In early 2016, the  conference landed on my radar as it was on the list of appearances CurlBox Founder and CEO Myleik Teele had on her website and it was... full A bold decision to pitch myself for an opportunity landed me right next to my business idol.

    In early 2016, the Signature CEO conference landed on my radar as it was on the list of appearances CurlBox Founder and CEO Myleik Teele had on her website and it was right in my neck of the woods. Initially, I thought a conference specifically tailored to wedding and event planners would not be relevant to me. But when I took a closer look at the agenda, I realized the knowledge that would be shared would be both valuable and applicable to my own brand. I brainstormed ways that I could contribute value to the conference organizer and pitched myself to cover the conference as press.

    On today’s episode, I get into:

    • Why you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take
    • Myleik Teele’s social media strategy gems to take your business to the next level
    • Why Shea Radiance Founder Funlayo Alabi wants us to dare to be different
    • How Personal Finance Coach Dominique Broadway leads entrepreneurs to financial greatness
    • Wedding Planner Tiffany Chalk’s strategy for selling your value not your price
     

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links and people mentioned in this episode:

     

    Show notes from this week's episode: SideHustlePro.co

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

     

    Important Announcements:

    I’m updating my Mastering The Cold Email templates. These are the exact emails I used to land even the most hard to reach guests plus pitch myself as press. Be the first to get it when you subscribe to the Side Hustle Pro newsletter here: SideHustlePro.co/SideHustleCorner

     

    Side Hustle Pro is now 500 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Connect with me on Instagram:Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro#SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     A bold decision to pitch myself for an opportunity landed me right next to my business idol.

    In early 2016, the Signature CEO conference landed on my radar as it was on the list of appearances CurlBox Founder and CEO Myleik Teele had on her website and it was right in my neck of the woods. Initially, I thought a conference specifically tailored to wedding and event planners would not be relevant to me. But when I took a closer look at the agenda, I realized the knowledge that would be shared would be both valuable and applicable to my own brand. I brainstormed ways that I could contribute value to the conference organizer and pitched myself to cover the conference as press.

    On today’s episode, I get into:

    • Why you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take
    • Myleik Teele’s social media strategy gems to take your business to the next level
    • Why Shea Radiance Founder Funlayo Alabi wants us to dare to be different
    • How Personal Finance Coach Dominique Broadway leads entrepreneurs to financial greatness
    • Wedding Planner Tiffany Chalk’s strategy for selling your value not your price
     

    Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play

    Links and people mentioned in this episode:

     

    Show notes from this week's episode: SideHustlePro.co

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

     

    Important Announcements:

    I’m updating my Mastering The Cold Email templates. These are the exact emails I used to land even the most hard to reach guests plus pitch myself as press. Be the first to get it when you subscribe to the Side Hustle Pro newsletter here: SideHustlePro.co/SideHustleCorner

     

    Side Hustle Pro is now 500 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind

    Connect with me on Instagram:Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro#SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         Ep 21: The Business of Podcasting with Joymarie Parker of Joblogues podcast Ep 21: The Business of Podcasting with Joymarie Parker of Joblogues podcast Wed, 26 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT 50:18 0307b8b7dbc0ff89cfa7d034cb9d73bf false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-21-the-business-of-podcasting-with-joymarie-parker-of-joblogues-podcast 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f211 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Joymarie had always been a web and design junkie. Since the age of 13 she was building website and blogs. But after flunking out of design school, she went through an eight year journey to finish her undergrad degree and land her dream job. Now... full Joymarie had always been a web and design junkie. Since the age of 13 she was building website and blogs. But after flunking out of design school, she went through an eight year journey to finish her undergrad degree and land her dream job. Now Joymarie is determined to help other young professionals navigate their career journey.

    As the co-host of Joblogues podcast, a weekly podcast that highlights candid career conversations with young professionals around the world, Joymarie is also breaking down the doors of podcasting and making waves as a featured iTunes podcast.

    In this episode, we talk about:

    • Her turbulent journey to finding her dream job and discovering that she could be a resource for others
    • Why you should treat your day job as an investor in your side hustle
    • The BUSINESS of podcasting
    • Simple ways to raise the visibility of your podcast
    • Why you shouldn’t start a podcast to make money
    • How to use podcasts as a platform to expand your brand
    Inspired to start your own podcast? Check out this step-by-step guide to starting your own podcast with no experience.

    Links mentioned in this episode:

     

    Show notes from this week's episode: SideHustlePro.co

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

     

    Important Announcements:

     

    Side Hustle Pro has a buzzing Facebook group! Get the support you need to create and grow your side hustle in the welcoming Side Hustle Pro Community on Facebook. I’m continually impressed by the level of support and candid conversation happening in our community. Join us here: SideHustlePro.co/Mastermind

    More from Nicaila:SideHustlePro.co

    Side Hustle Pro Community

    Connect with us on Instagram:Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustleproJoymarie Parker –  @heymissparker

    Joblogues - @Joblogues

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     Joymarie had always been a web and design junkie. Since the age of 13 she was building website and blogs. But after flunking out of design school, she went through an eight year journey to finish her undergrad degree and land her dream job. Now Joymarie is determined to help other young professionals navigate their career journey.

    As the co-host of Joblogues podcast, a weekly podcast that highlights candid career conversations with young professionals around the world, Joymarie is also breaking down the doors of podcasting and making waves as a featured iTunes podcast.

    In this episode, we talk about:

    • Her turbulent journey to finding her dream job and discovering that she could be a resource for others
    • Why you should treat your day job as an investor in your side hustle
    • The BUSINESS of podcasting
    • Simple ways to raise the visibility of your podcast
    • Why you shouldn’t start a podcast to make money
    • How to use podcasts as a platform to expand your brand
    Inspired to start your own podcast? Check out this step-by-step guide to starting your own podcast with no experience.

    Links mentioned in this episode:

     

    Show notes from this week's episode: SideHustlePro.co

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

     

    Important Announcements:

     

    Side Hustle Pro has a buzzing Facebook group! Get the support you need to create and grow your side hustle in the welcoming Side Hustle Pro Community on Facebook. I’m continually impressed by the level of support and candid conversation happening in our community. Join us here: SideHustlePro.co/Mastermind

    More from Nicaila:SideHustlePro.co

    Side Hustle Pro Community

    Connect with us on Instagram:Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustleproJoymarie Parker –  @heymissparker

    Joblogues - @Joblogues

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         Ep 20: From Starting a YouTube in her Bedroom to 1M Views on Facebook: Evelyn from the Internets Ep 20: From Starting a YouTube in her Bedroom to 1M Views on Facebook: Evelyn from the Internets Wed, 19 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT 36:50 bee1d9ca67fcc1084216b5fb235281bf false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/from-starting-a-youtube-in-her-bedroom-to-1m-views-on-facebook-evelyn-from-the-internets 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f212 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Evelyn Ngugi is a Kenyan-American YouTube sensation literally blowing up the internet right now, and she can even count Beyoncé (yes, Queen Bey) among her fans (but we’ll get into that story on the episode). What’s it like to amass a huge... full Evelyn Ngugi is a Kenyan-American YouTube sensation literally blowing up the internet right now, and she can even count Beyoncé (yes, Queen Bey) among her fans (but we’ll get into that story on the episode). What’s it like to amass a huge following on YouTube and Facebook organically while you’re still figuring out your long term plan? On today’s episode, Evelyn shares how she balances being a popular YouTube and social media sensation with a regular 9to5 just like you and me. She is an example that even with a growing side hustle, we're all still just figuring it out as we go, and that’s OK.

    On this episode we discuss:

    • Evelyn's “system” for developing and publishing content
    • How she’s grown her brand organically, without actively trying
    • What it’s like to have your work singled out by Beyoncé herself!
    • Why monetizing content on the internet is easy, but monetizing in a way that is sustainable is a different ball game
    • Why it’s important to differentiate what you enjoy doing and want to make money from, and what you actually want to do for a full-time job
    • Why you should get out there and explore your gift, even when you don’t have it all figured out 

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Show notes from this week's episode: SideHustlePro.co

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

     

    Important Announcements:

    Side Hustle Pro has a buzzing Facebook group! Get the support you need to create and grow your side hustle in the welcoming Side Hustle Pro Community on Facebook. I’m continually impressed by the level of support and candid conversation happening in our community. Join us here: SideHustlePro.co/Mastermind

    More from Evelyn

    Twitter

    Facebook

    Instagram

    More from Nicaila:SideHustlePro.co

    Side Hustle Pro Community

    Connect with us on Instagram:Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustleproEvelyn from The Internets –  @evelynfromtheinternets

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     Evelyn Ngugi is a Kenyan-American YouTube sensation literally blowing up the internet right now, and she can even count Beyoncé (yes, Queen Bey) among her fans (but we’ll get into that story on the episode). What’s it like to amass a huge following on YouTube and Facebook organically while you’re still figuring out your long term plan? On today’s episode, Evelyn shares how she balances being a popular YouTube and social media sensation with a regular 9to5 just like you and me. She is an example that even with a growing side hustle, we're all still just figuring it out as we go, and that’s OK.

    On this episode we discuss:

    • Evelyn's “system” for developing and publishing content
    • How she’s grown her brand organically, without actively trying
    • What it’s like to have your work singled out by Beyoncé herself!
    • Why monetizing content on the internet is easy, but monetizing in a way that is sustainable is a different ball game
    • Why it’s important to differentiate what you enjoy doing and want to make money from, and what you actually want to do for a full-time job
    • Why you should get out there and explore your gift, even when you don’t have it all figured out 

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Show notes from this week's episode: SideHustlePro.co

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

     

    Important Announcements:

    Side Hustle Pro has a buzzing Facebook group! Get the support you need to create and grow your side hustle in the welcoming Side Hustle Pro Community on Facebook. I’m continually impressed by the level of support and candid conversation happening in our community. Join us here: SideHustlePro.co/Mastermind

    More from Evelyn

    Twitter

    Facebook

    Instagram

    More from Nicaila:SideHustlePro.co

    Side Hustle Pro Community

    Connect with us on Instagram:Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustleproEvelyn from The Internets –  @evelynfromtheinternets

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         Ep 19: How Rejection Led Me To Be A Side Hustle Pro Ep 19: How Rejection Led Me To Be A Side Hustle Pro Wed, 12 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT 26:02 f0452cd9d35c3cd68d10a36839c7128b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-19-how-rejection-led-me-to-be-a-side-hustle-pro 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f213 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd A rejection from Google was the best thing that ever happened to me. Two years ago I was an MBA intern at Google. I didn’t get the offer. Dejected, I refused to talk about it, unsure of how to unpack the experience. On today’s episode I’m... full A rejection from Google was the best thing that ever happened to me. Two years ago I was an MBA intern at Google. I didn’t get the offer. Dejected, I refused to talk about it, unsure of how to unpack the experience. On today’s episode I’m sharing why that experience, along with other “rejections” were really blessings that positively fueled my side hustle mission. Here are just a few nuggets from this episode:

    • Google’s ‘No’ led me to my ultimate purpose: inspiring people to live unboxed and without apologies
    • Failure is an event, not a personality trait
    • Failure taught me to stop waiting to be chosen and instead choose myself
    • Everyone should start a side hustle, even if you don’t want to be a full-time entrepreneur

    Links mentioned in this episode:

     

    Show notes from this week's episode: SideHustlePro.co

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

     

    Important Announcements:If you listened to last week’s episodes, you know I’m gearing up to release the exact email templates I used to land even the most hard to reach guests. Be the first to get it when you subscribe to the Side Hustle Pro newsletter here: SideHustlePro.co/SideHustleCorner

    Connect with me on Instagram:Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro#SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     A rejection from Google was the best thing that ever happened to me. Two years ago I was an MBA intern at Google. I didn’t get the offer. Dejected, I refused to talk about it, unsure of how to unpack the experience. On today’s episode I’m sharing why that experience, along with other “rejections” were really blessings that positively fueled my side hustle mission. Here are just a few nuggets from this episode:

    • Google’s ‘No’ led me to my ultimate purpose: inspiring people to live unboxed and without apologies
    • Failure is an event, not a personality trait
    • Failure taught me to stop waiting to be chosen and instead choose myself
    • Everyone should start a side hustle, even if you don’t want to be a full-time entrepreneur

    Links mentioned in this episode:

     

    Show notes from this week's episode: SideHustlePro.co

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

     

    Important Announcements:If you listened to last week’s episodes, you know I’m gearing up to release the exact email templates I used to land even the most hard to reach guests. Be the first to get it when you subscribe to the Side Hustle Pro newsletter here: SideHustlePro.co/SideHustleCorner

    Connect with me on Instagram:Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro#SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         Ep 18: How To Make Yourself Marketable with Emmelie De La Cruz Ep 18: How To Make Yourself Marketable with Emmelie De La Cruz Wed, 05 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT 39:30 aa516f603c959ec2cab3599dcfc92e9d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-18-how-to-make-yourself-marketable-with-emmelie-de-la-cruz 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f214 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s featured guest Emmelie De La Cruz is best known for her ability to empower entrepreneurs, college students and young professionals to become more competitive in the market. Emmelie will be the first to tell you: “Entrepreneurship... full Today’s featured guest Emmelie De La Cruz is best known for her ability to empower entrepreneurs, college students and young professionals to become more competitive in the market. Emmelie will be the first to tell you: “Entrepreneurship isn’t cute. It’s not an exit strategy or an alternative to a job you hate.” As a personal branding strategist and brand auditor, Emmelie is here to empower us all to gain clarity around our personal brands, build a credible brand from scratch and make money on our own terms. Her insights have been featured in Refinery 29, Black Enterprise, Cosmo for Latinas, The Miami Herald, PR Daily, and The Huffington Post. Most notably, Forbes named her site one of the top career websites in 2013.

     

    On this episode we discuss:

    • Why having a side hustle is one of the most empowering things you can do
    • How she streamlined her business processes to provide value while saving time
    • How she cultivated her unique voice and set herself apart as a personal brand strategist
    • The importance of preparing for seasons of drought as an entrepreneur
    • What it takes to make a VALUABLE digital product (not just get rich quick schemes)
    • Why it’s so important to validate your ideas before you create a product

    Links mentioned in this episode:

     

    Show notes from this week's episode: SideHustlePro.co

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

     

    Important Announcements:If you listened to last week’s episode, you know I’m gearing up to release the exact email templates I used to land even the most hard to reach guests. Be the first to get it when you subscribe to the Side Hustle Pro newsletter here: SideHustlePro.co/SideHustleCorner

     

    Side Hustle Pro has a buzzing Facebook group! Get the support you need to create and grow your side hustle in the welcoming Side Hustle Pro Community on Facebook. I’m continually impressed by the level of support and candid conversation happening in our community. Join us here: SideHustlePro.co/Mastermind

    More from Emmelie:

    http://www.emmeliedelacruz.com/

    More from Nicaila:SideHustlePro.co

    Side Hustle Pro Community

    Connect with us on Instagram:Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustleproEmmelie De La Cruz – @emmeliedelacruz

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>     Today’s featured guest Emmelie De La Cruz is best known for her ability to empower entrepreneurs, college students and young professionals to become more competitive in the market. Emmelie will be the first to tell you: “Entrepreneurship isn’t cute. It’s not an exit strategy or an alternative to a job you hate.” As a personal branding strategist and brand auditor, Emmelie is here to empower us all to gain clarity around our personal brands, build a credible brand from scratch and make money on our own terms. Her insights have been featured in Refinery 29, Black Enterprise, Cosmo for Latinas, The Miami Herald, PR Daily, and The Huffington Post. Most notably, Forbes named her site one of the top career websites in 2013.

     

    On this episode we discuss:

    • Why having a side hustle is one of the most empowering things you can do
    • How she streamlined her business processes to provide value while saving time
    • How she cultivated her unique voice and set herself apart as a personal brand strategist
    • The importance of preparing for seasons of drought as an entrepreneur
    • What it takes to make a VALUABLE digital product (not just get rich quick schemes)
    • Why it’s so important to validate your ideas before you create a product

    Links mentioned in this episode:

     

    Show notes from this week's episode: SideHustlePro.co

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

     

    Important Announcements:If you listened to last week’s episode, you know I’m gearing up to release the exact email templates I used to land even the most hard to reach guests. Be the first to get it when you subscribe to the Side Hustle Pro newsletter here: SideHustlePro.co/SideHustleCorner

     

    Side Hustle Pro has a buzzing Facebook group! Get the support you need to create and grow your side hustle in the welcoming Side Hustle Pro Community on Facebook. I’m continually impressed by the level of support and candid conversation happening in our community. Join us here: SideHustlePro.co/Mastermind

    More from Emmelie:

    http://www.emmeliedelacruz.com/

    More from Nicaila:SideHustlePro.co

    Side Hustle Pro Community

    Connect with us on Instagram:Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustleproEmmelie De La Cruz – @emmeliedelacruz

    #SideHustlePro

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    ]]>         Ep 17: Mastering The Art Of The Cold Email Ep 17: Mastering The Art Of The Cold Email Wed, 28 Sep 2016 07:00:00 GMT 14:12 2244d0a24f99a46d7e8b1e0b1811e8f0 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-17-mastering-the-art-of-the-cold-email 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f215 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full On this episode, I'm sharing the art of reaching out to potential collaborators, customers and clients via the cold email. While many of many of my guests are people I know or have met, 50% of the women I interview on my podcast were complete strangers before I reached out to them via email. In this episode I’m sharing the art of writing enticing cold emails that get responses. Here are some of my key tips:

     

    1. Preparation
      1. Do your research - Google, social media
      2. Consider what’s in it for them
      3. Eliminate words like, “pick your brain” from your vocabulary
      1. Keep a Google doc with your email templates and tweak for each individual outreach
      2. Revise as you learn what works
    3. Start a Template Document
      1. Make sure every person you reach out to knows why you appreciate their work and the value  the collab would bring
      2. Be prepared to GIVE before you get
      3. Make it EASY for them to collaborate. Propose dates and times (hello, Calendly!) and offer to work around their schedule.
    4. The outreach

     

    If you want my exact email templates that I’ve used to reach out to the likes of Luvvie and Courtney Sanders of Think and Grow Chick, sign up for my email list at sidehustlepro.co/sidehustlecorner.

     

    Links mentioned in this episode:

     

    Show notes from this week's episode: http://sidehustlepro.co/

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    ]]>     On this episode, I'm sharing the art of reaching out to potential collaborators, customers and clients via the cold email. While many of many of my guests are people I know or have met, 50% of the women I interview on my podcast were complete strangers before I reached out to them via email. In this episode I’m sharing the art of writing enticing cold emails that get responses. Here are some of my key tips:

     

    1. Preparation
      1. Do your research - Google, social media
      2. Consider what’s in it for them
      3. Eliminate words like, “pick your brain” from your vocabulary
      1. Keep a Google doc with your email templates and tweak for each individual outreach
      2. Revise as you learn what works
    3. Start a Template Document
      1. Make sure every person you reach out to knows why you appreciate their work and the value  the collab would bring
      2. Be prepared to GIVE before you get
      3. Make it EASY for them to collaborate. Propose dates and times (hello, Calendly!) and offer to work around their schedule.
    4. The outreach

     

    If you want my exact email templates that I’ve used to reach out to the likes of Luvvie and Courtney Sanders of Think and Grow Chick, sign up for my email list at sidehustlepro.co/sidehustlecorner.

     

    Links mentioned in this episode:

     

    Show notes from this week's episode: http://sidehustlepro.co/

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    ]]>         Ep 16: First Year Entrepreneur Denise Sarkor Shares How She’s Building Her Business From Scratch Ep 16: First Year Entrepreneur Denise Sarkor Shares How She’s Building Her Business From Scratch Wed, 21 Sep 2016 07:00:00 GMT 59:10 9c7a0f8c20a3c0c835fefd63b1205a9b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-16-first-year-entrepreneur-denise-sarkor-shares-how-shes-building-her-business-from-scratch 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f216 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd At the age of 5, Denise Sarkor escaped the Liberian Civil War with family and lived as a refugee in Ivory Coast. Raised in a rough part of NJ by a determined mother, she would go on to graduate from The Wharton School on a full scholarship and obtain... full At the age of 5, Denise Sarkor escaped the Liberian Civil War with family and lived as a refugee in Ivory Coast. Raised in a rough part of NJ by a determined mother, she would go on to graduate from The Wharton School on a full scholarship and obtain her Masters in International Finance and Economic Policy from Columbia University. Although entrepreneurship tugged at her heart, she took a safer path, working as an international banker and development consultant at Goldman Sachs and the World Bank.

    But after a devastating divorce rocked her to the core, she became fearless. Realizing that Corporate America had led her to yet another glass ceiling, she finally made the leap.

    On this episode, you’ll learn how she hit the ground running after quitting unexpectedly and how she’s navigating the twists and turns of starting her own business.

    Topics discussed:

    • How she honed in on what services she should offer in her business and how she’s managing cash flow
    • The surprising move she’s willing to make to sustain her business
    • Self-publishing her first book and successfully fundraising on Kickstarter
    • Why Poet and Activist Nikki Giovanni wrote her a personal note of congratulations

    Links Mentioned:

     

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    Side Hustle Pro has a buzzing Facebook group! Get the support you need to create and grow your side hustle in the welcoming Side Hustle Pro Community on Facebook. I’m continually impressed by the level of support and candid conversation happening in our community. Join us here: SideHustlePro.co/Mastermind

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    ]]>     At the age of 5, Denise Sarkor escaped the Liberian Civil War with family and lived as a refugee in Ivory Coast. Raised in a rough part of NJ by a determined mother, she would go on to graduate from The Wharton School on a full scholarship and obtain her Masters in International Finance and Economic Policy from Columbia University. Although entrepreneurship tugged at her heart, she took a safer path, working as an international banker and development consultant at Goldman Sachs and the World Bank.

    But after a devastating divorce rocked her to the core, she became fearless. Realizing that Corporate America had led her to yet another glass ceiling, she finally made the leap.

    On this episode, you’ll learn how she hit the ground running after quitting unexpectedly and how she’s navigating the twists and turns of starting her own business.

    Topics discussed:

    • How she honed in on what services she should offer in her business and how she’s managing cash flow
    • The surprising move she’s willing to make to sustain her business
    • Self-publishing her first book and successfully fundraising on Kickstarter
    • Why Poet and Activist Nikki Giovanni wrote her a personal note of congratulations

    Links Mentioned:

     

    Important Announcements:If you’re not subscribed to the Side Hustle Pro newsletter, you’re missing ALL the #goalgetter tea, OK?? Subscribe here: SideHustlePro.co/SideHustleCorner

    Side Hustle Pro has a buzzing Facebook group! Get the support you need to create and grow your side hustle in the welcoming Side Hustle Pro Community on Facebook. I’m continually impressed by the level of support and candid conversation happening in our community. Join us here: SideHustlePro.co/Mastermind

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    ]]>         Ep 15: How Vivian Kaye of KinkyCurlyYaki Turned Her Side Hustle Into a Million Dollar Business Ep 15: How Vivian Kaye of KinkyCurlyYaki Turned Her Side Hustle Into a Million Dollar Business Wed, 14 Sep 2016 07:00:00 GMT 47:42 cadb4390416b313ef331dcfe14526fe4 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-15-how-vivian-kaye-of-kinky-curly-yaki-turned-her-side-hustle-into-a-million-dollar-business 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f217 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd How did a former wedding planner turn her side hustle into a million dollar business? Today’s guest has the answer. If you’ve ever heard the phrase “bias for action” she is the epitome of that. When she thinks of an idea, she doesn’t just... full How did a former wedding planner turn her side hustle into a million dollar business? Today’s guest has the answer. If you’ve ever heard the phrase “bias for action” she is the epitome of that. When she thinks of an idea, she doesn’t just sit on it, she acts on it. She’s founded two successful businesses in her lifetime with no business degree and only education from the school of hard knocks. I’m talking about Vivian Kaye, the Founder and CEO of KinkyCurlyYaki, a successful natural hair extensions brand.

    Known by fans as The Queen of Kank, Vivian founded KinkyCurlyYaki in 2012 to provide natural hair solutions for women who wanted the ease and flexibility of kinky curly hair extensions.

    On this episode, you’ll learn how she got the idea and started her business from her living room and is now at the head of a soon to be million dollar brand.

    Topics discussed:
    • How her Ghanaian upbringing influenced her entrepreneurial fire
    • Why she never felt the pressure to complete school to start a business
    • How getting laid off gave her the final push to dive into entrepreneurship full time
    • How she started two successful businesses from scratch
    • Balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood
    Important Announcements:
    1. Side Hustle Pro has a buzzing Facebook group! Get the support you need to create and grow your side hustle in the welcoming Side Hustle Pro Community on Facebook.SideHustlePro.co/Mastermind So much great convo and connection is already happening in there.
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    ]]>     How did a former wedding planner turn her side hustle into a million dollar business? Today’s guest has the answer. If you’ve ever heard the phrase “bias for action” she is the epitome of that. When she thinks of an idea, she doesn’t just sit on it, she acts on it. She’s founded two successful businesses in her lifetime with no business degree and only education from the school of hard knocks. I’m talking about Vivian Kaye, the Founder and CEO of KinkyCurlyYaki, a successful natural hair extensions brand.

    Known by fans as The Queen of Kank, Vivian founded KinkyCurlyYaki in 2012 to provide natural hair solutions for women who wanted the ease and flexibility of kinky curly hair extensions.

    On this episode, you’ll learn how she got the idea and started her business from her living room and is now at the head of a soon to be million dollar brand.

    Topics discussed:
    • How her Ghanaian upbringing influenced her entrepreneurial fire
    • Why she never felt the pressure to complete school to start a business
    • How getting laid off gave her the final push to dive into entrepreneurship full time
    • How she started two successful businesses from scratch
    • Balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood
    Important Announcements:
    1. Side Hustle Pro has a buzzing Facebook group! Get the support you need to create and grow your side hustle in the welcoming Side Hustle Pro Community on Facebook.SideHustlePro.co/Mastermind So much great convo and connection is already happening in there.
    More from Vivian Kaye: More from Nicaila: Connect with us on Instagram:

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    ]]>         Ep 14: Branding 101 with Luvvie Ajayi, Creator of AwesomelyLuvvie and Author of ‘I’m Judging You’ Ep 14: Branding 101 with Luvvie Ajayi, Creator of AwesomelyLuvvie and Author of ‘I’m Judging You’ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 07:00:00 GMT 37:41 c2a313174da0a772c0006d028501a935 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-14-branding-101-with-luvvie-ajayi-creator-of-awesomelyluvvie-and-author-of-im-judging-you 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f218 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd What’s it like to be a 13-year seasoned blogger in the age of Instagram and Snapchat Influencers? On this episode I sit down for a conversation with to talk Branding 101. Luvvie is is a writer, digital strategist and creator of entertainment and... full What’s it like to be a 13-year seasoned blogger in the age of Instagram and Snapchat Influencers?

    On this episode I sit down for a conversation with Luvvie Ajayi to talk Branding 101. Luvvie is is a writer, digital strategist and creator of entertainment and humor blog AwesomelyLuvvie.com. As a fellow writer and avid blogger, I’ve always been inspired by Luvvie’s journey to full-time entrepreneur. She started her blog after peer pressure from friends who recognized her talent. After starting as a casual blogger, she slowly increased to blogging more than once a week. Three years in, she was working a 9 to 5 then blogging from 7 to 9 like a true side hustler. Though she was getting paid zero dollars, her first blogging award in 2009 made her realize maybe she was on to something. The rest, as they say, is history. Now Luvvie is getting ready to debut her first book, called I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do Better Manual, which is available on September 16 (or earlier if you pre-order).

    FYI, I talked to Luvvie a few months ago for a Q&A before I launched my podcast. There we covered more of her background and how she got started. Check out part one here: then tune in to the episode.

    On this episode we discuss:

    • Why you shouldn’t be so consumed with the idea of you being a brand
    • Why you need to be so good they can’t ignore you
    • How to make sure you’re prioritizing solid content over marketing
    • How to negotiate with brands once you get to that level
    • The real deal with how she approaches brand partnerships and her certified deal breakers
    MORE FROM LUVVIE: MORE FROM NICAILA: CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM:

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    ]]>     What’s it like to be a 13-year seasoned blogger in the age of Instagram and Snapchat Influencers?

    On this episode I sit down for a conversation with Luvvie Ajayi to talk Branding 101. Luvvie is is a writer, digital strategist and creator of entertainment and humor blog AwesomelyLuvvie.com. As a fellow writer and avid blogger, I’ve always been inspired by Luvvie’s journey to full-time entrepreneur. She started her blog after peer pressure from friends who recognized her talent. After starting as a casual blogger, she slowly increased to blogging more than once a week. Three years in, she was working a 9 to 5 then blogging from 7 to 9 like a true side hustler. Though she was getting paid zero dollars, her first blogging award in 2009 made her realize maybe she was on to something. The rest, as they say, is history. Now Luvvie is getting ready to debut her first book, called I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do Better Manual, which is available on September 16 (or earlier if you pre-order).

    FYI, I talked to Luvvie a few months ago for a Q&A before I launched my podcast. There we covered more of her background and how she got started. Check out part one here: then tune in to the episode.

    On this episode we discuss:

    • Why you shouldn’t be so consumed with the idea of you being a brand
    • Why you need to be so good they can’t ignore you
    • How to make sure you’re prioritizing solid content over marketing
    • How to negotiate with brands once you get to that level
    • The real deal with how she approaches brand partnerships and her certified deal breakers
    MORE FROM LUVVIE: MORE FROM NICAILA: CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM:

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    ]]>         Ep 13: Check-in with Meiko Drew: The Good, Bad and the Ugly of Entrepreneurship Ep 13: Check-in with Meiko Drew: The Good, Bad and the Ugly of Entrepreneurship Wed, 31 Aug 2016 07:00:00 GMT 44:27 092bb1b0c7b5eb7ed599a8201fd289f2 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-13-check-in-with-meiko-drew-the-good-bad-and-the-ugly-of-entrepreneurship 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f219 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd On this episode, we are welcoming back Meiko Drew, the Side Hustle Pro Entrepreneur-in-Residence. We’re following Meiko for an entire year to chronicle her journey from Corporate America retiree to the Founder of Food and Lifestyle brand . For those... full On this episode, we are welcoming back Meiko Drew, the Side Hustle Pro Entrepreneur-in-Residence. We’re following Meiko for an entire year to chronicle her journey from Corporate America retiree to the Founder of Food and Lifestyle brand MeikoAndTheDish. For those of you who don’t know, Meiko walked away from a six-figure salary at Target to focus on Meiko And The Dish full time. Though it hasn’t always been smooth sailing, her brand is steadily rising and so it’s time to check in with her again to see how it’s all going. On this episode we talk about:

    • The financial sacrifices she’s had to make to pursue her dream
    • The marketing steps she’s taking to grow the Meiko And The Dish brand on social media
    • How she’s building relationships and partnerships in her niche
    • The upcoming launch of the Black Food Network

    Find out how Meiko is making it work despite the twists and turns life throws at her.

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    ]]>     On this episode, we are welcoming back Meiko Drew, the Side Hustle Pro Entrepreneur-in-Residence. We’re following Meiko for an entire year to chronicle her journey from Corporate America retiree to the Founder of Food and Lifestyle brand MeikoAndTheDish. For those of you who don’t know, Meiko walked away from a six-figure salary at Target to focus on Meiko And The Dish full time. Though it hasn’t always been smooth sailing, her brand is steadily rising and so it’s time to check in with her again to see how it’s all going. On this episode we talk about:

    • The financial sacrifices she’s had to make to pursue her dream
    • The marketing steps she’s taking to grow the Meiko And The Dish brand on social media
    • How she’s building relationships and partnerships in her niche
    • The upcoming launch of the Black Food Network

    Find out how Meiko is making it work despite the twists and turns life throws at her.

    Podcast Details

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    ]]>         Ep 12: How I Found My Tribe And Formed A Mastermind Group Ep 12: How I Found My Tribe And Formed A Mastermind Group Wed, 24 Aug 2016 07:00:00 GMT 27:46 6590fb4ce0a534d54eae9b1e23e46e91 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-12-how-i-found-my-tribe-and-formed-a-mastermind-group 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f21a 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full When you’re starting your own business, the company you keep is more important than ever before. On this episode, I'm answering a listener’s question about how to ignore the haters and find a true entrepreneurship support group. I talk about how I found my own tribe and created a mastermind group, and what you can do to find your own entrepreneurship support system.

    I also get into updates on my own side hustle journey, including: what I’m doing to monetize and my new Side Hustle Pro Shop. Tune in to hear my latest updates in this Side Hustle Pro journey! Links mentioned in this episode:

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    ]]>     When you’re starting your own business, the company you keep is more important than ever before. On this episode, I'm answering a listener’s question about how to ignore the haters and find a true entrepreneurship support group. I talk about how I found my own tribe and created a mastermind group, and what you can do to find your own entrepreneurship support system.

    I also get into updates on my own side hustle journey, including: what I’m doing to monetize and my new Side Hustle Pro Shop. Tune in to hear my latest updates in this Side Hustle Pro journey! Links mentioned in this episode:

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    ]]>         <![CDATA[Ep 11: From Unemployed to Award-Winning Financial Expert: Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2016 07:00:00 GMT 1:04:33 161ebadc3e5236302618035a189d666d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-11-from-unemployed-to-award-winning-finance-expert-tiffany-the-budgetnista-aliche 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f21b 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In 2009, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche lost her job as a preschool teacher. Unable to afford her mortgage, she moved back home with her parents at age 29. At her lowest moment, she was 31 years old, with no job, no money, and no home of her... full In 2009, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche lost her job as a preschool teacher. Unable to afford her mortgage, she moved back home with her parents at age 29. At her lowest moment, she was 31 years old, with no job, no money, and no home of her own. After hitting rock bottom, she determined it was time to put the financial wisdom she had learned growing up to good use. In this week’s episode, she shares how she bounced back from financial despair to take charge of her own life and help others do the same. Along the way, she has built a hugely profitable brand and even more, an insanely loyal community of Dream Catchers devoted to her Live Richer principles.

    Author of two #1 Amazon bestsellers, The One Week Budget and Live Richer Challenge, Tiffany The Budgetnista and her financial advice have also been featured in The New York Times, Reuters, US News and World Report, the TODAY show, PBS, Fox Business, MSNBC, CBS MoneyWatch, TIME, ESSENCE Magazine, and FORBES.

    In this episode, Tiffany breaks down:

    1. The inspiration for The Budgetnista and when she realized she could package and sell her financial wisdom.
    2. How she transitioned from major debt and losing it all to starting her own business.
    3. How she developed and grew the Live Richer Challenge to be a profitable and sustainable business.
    4. How she has grown her private Facebook community to over 100K members.

    Links mentioned in this episode

    The One Week Budget

    Live Richer Challenge

     

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    ]]>     In 2009, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche lost her job as a preschool teacher. Unable to afford her mortgage, she moved back home with her parents at age 29. At her lowest moment, she was 31 years old, with no job, no money, and no home of her own. After hitting rock bottom, she determined it was time to put the financial wisdom she had learned growing up to good use. In this week’s episode, she shares how she bounced back from financial despair to take charge of her own life and help others do the same. Along the way, she has built a hugely profitable brand and even more, an insanely loyal community of Dream Catchers devoted to her Live Richer principles.

    Author of two #1 Amazon bestsellers, The One Week Budget and Live Richer Challenge, Tiffany The Budgetnista and her financial advice have also been featured in The New York Times, Reuters, US News and World Report, the TODAY show, PBS, Fox Business, MSNBC, CBS MoneyWatch, TIME, ESSENCE Magazine, and FORBES.

    In this episode, Tiffany breaks down:

    1. The inspiration for The Budgetnista and when she realized she could package and sell her financial wisdom.
    2. How she transitioned from major debt and losing it all to starting her own business.
    3. How she developed and grew the Live Richer Challenge to be a profitable and sustainable business.
    4. How she has grown her private Facebook community to over 100K members.

    Links mentioned in this episode

    The One Week Budget

    Live Richer Challenge

     

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    ]]>         Ep 10: From Drowning in Debt to Making 5 Figures A Month: Courtney Sanders of Think and Grow Chick Ep 10: From Drowning in Debt to Making 5 Figures A Month: Courtney Sanders of Think and Grow Chick Wed, 10 Aug 2016 07:00:00 GMT 1:00:22 699e89c0d429dfa4f78737d7d2b71a34 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-10-from-drowning-in-debt-to-making-5-figures-a-month-courtney-sanders-of-think-and-grow-chick 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f21c 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd In 2009, Courtney Sanders found herself drowning in debt, bad grades, and almost having to leave college. Three years later, she had paid off all her debt, earned a scholarship, started a business and graduated from college magna cum laude. How did... full In 2009, Courtney Sanders found herself drowning in debt, bad grades, and almost having to leave college. Three years later, she had paid off all her debt, earned a scholarship, started a business and graduated from college magna cum laude. How did she turn her life around? Find out on this week’s episode.

    Courtney is an entrepreneur, speaker, and goal ­achievement specialist. Through her training and development company, Think & Grow Chick, LLC, Courtney provides online & in-­person education, mentorship, and community for women, students, and minorities looking to accomplish BIG goals. Courtney reaches nearly 50,000 young professionals every month through her blog and social media platforms. In 2015 she authored the book, Get What You Want: The Ultimate Guide to Figuring Out + Getting What You Want in Life which has since served as a catalyst for several related trainings and programs, including her 2015 live workshop, Launch Your Life.

    In this this episode, Courtney breaks down:

    • The inspiration for Think And Grow Chick and when she realized she could help other women
    • How she grew her company into a profitable business
    • How she juggles her side hustle with her full time job
    • The financial wisdom she has learned along the way
    • When she knew it was time to take her side hustle to the next level

    Find out about all Courtney’s experience as a woman who has scaled her side hustle to extraordinary levels and is getting ready to make the leap into full time entrepreneurship.

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Think And Grow Chick website

    Think And Grow Chick Instagram

     

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    ]]>     In 2009, Courtney Sanders found herself drowning in debt, bad grades, and almost having to leave college. Three years later, she had paid off all her debt, earned a scholarship, started a business and graduated from college magna cum laude. How did she turn her life around? Find out on this week’s episode.

    Courtney is an entrepreneur, speaker, and goal ­achievement specialist. Through her training and development company, Think & Grow Chick, LLC, Courtney provides online & in-­person education, mentorship, and community for women, students, and minorities looking to accomplish BIG goals. Courtney reaches nearly 50,000 young professionals every month through her blog and social media platforms. In 2015 she authored the book, Get What You Want: The Ultimate Guide to Figuring Out + Getting What You Want in Life which has since served as a catalyst for several related trainings and programs, including her 2015 live workshop, Launch Your Life.

    In this this episode, Courtney breaks down:

    • The inspiration for Think And Grow Chick and when she realized she could help other women
    • How she grew her company into a profitable business
    • How she juggles her side hustle with her full time job
    • The financial wisdom she has learned along the way
    • When she knew it was time to take her side hustle to the next level

    Find out about all Courtney’s experience as a woman who has scaled her side hustle to extraordinary levels and is getting ready to make the leap into full time entrepreneurship.

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Think And Grow Chick website

    Think And Grow Chick Instagram

     

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    ]]>         Ep 9: My Side Hustle Progress Ep 9: My Side Hustle Progress Wed, 03 Aug 2016 07:00:00 GMT 31:04 5bb52f89906097f9b3497fe68b7c9d5d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/episode-9-my-side-hustle-progress 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f21d 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full On this episode, I'm providing an update on how my own side hustle is going. How am I balancing my 9to5 at NPR with my podcast and burgeoning Side Hustle Pro brand and business? I talk about the challenges I’m facing with time management and why I believe time management is a myth. I’m also sharing the best tools I’ve found to help me manage my calendar and organize the Side Hustle Pro process (Shout-out to Amanda Miller Littlejohn for the productivity tips!).

    I also get into a strategy that I’m using to build my brand and network: attending strategic conferences. I talk about the hustle bombs I learned from Myleik Teele, CEO of curlBOX:

    1. “A real hustler invests in themselves.”
    2. “If you are not popping or balling, you do not need to be sleeping in.”
    3. “Followers are not dollars.”

    Tune in to hear my latest updates in this Side Hustle Pro journey!

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Show notes from this week's episode: http://sidehustlepro.co/

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    ]]>     On this episode, I'm providing an update on how my own side hustle is going. How am I balancing my 9to5 at NPR with my podcast and burgeoning Side Hustle Pro brand and business? I talk about the challenges I’m facing with time management and why I believe time management is a myth. I’m also sharing the best tools I’ve found to help me manage my calendar and organize the Side Hustle Pro process (Shout-out to Amanda Miller Littlejohn for the productivity tips!).

    I also get into a strategy that I’m using to build my brand and network: attending strategic conferences. I talk about the hustle bombs I learned from Myleik Teele, CEO of curlBOX:

    1. “A real hustler invests in themselves.”
    2. “If you are not popping or balling, you do not need to be sleeping in.”
    3. “Followers are not dollars.”

    Tune in to hear my latest updates in this Side Hustle Pro journey!

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Show notes from this week's episode: http://sidehustlepro.co/

    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

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    ]]>         Ep 8: How to Raise Funding For Your Startup with Stephanie Lampkin, Founder and CEO of Blendoor Ep 8: How to Raise Funding For Your Startup with Stephanie Lampkin, Founder and CEO of Blendoor Wed, 27 Jul 2016 04:00:00 GMT 35:39 6708b871243e89d99429cb06c02ef34f false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-8-how-to-raise-funding-for-your-startup-with-stephanie-lampkin-founder-and-ceo-of-blendoor 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f21e 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd How did the product of a once homeless single mother become the Founder and CEO of a rising startup? This week’s guest, Stephanie Lampkin, shares how an influential aunt led her to coding at a young age, setting the stage for her to graduate from... full How did the product of a once homeless single mother become the Founder and CEO of a rising startup? This week’s guest, Stephanie Lampkin, shares how an influential aunt led her to coding at a young age, setting the stage for her to graduate from Stanford and MIT Sloan.

    Later, a surprise rejection from Google would lead her to found Blendoor, a mobile job matching app that hides candidate name and photo to circumvent unconscious bias and facilitate diversity recruiting in tech companies. Blendoor’s goal is to highlight the information that's most relevant to a candidate being a "good fit" independent of race, gender, military history or sexual orientation.

    In this this episode, Stephanie breaks down:

    • How she determined what kind of business structure to set up
    • The art of the “pitch”
    • How she approaches pitching on stage vs pitching for investors
    • How to build a team as an early stage company
    • How she keeps the company lean and financially sustains herself as an entrepreneur

    Find out about Stephanie’s experience founding not one, but two startups and her journey to Silicon Valley in this episode.

    Links mentioned in this episode

    Blendoor

    This is your day YouTube video

    Podcast Details

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    ]]>     How did the product of a once homeless single mother become the Founder and CEO of a rising startup? This week’s guest, Stephanie Lampkin, shares how an influential aunt led her to coding at a young age, setting the stage for her to graduate from Stanford and MIT Sloan.

    Later, a surprise rejection from Google would lead her to found Blendoor, a mobile job matching app that hides candidate name and photo to circumvent unconscious bias and facilitate diversity recruiting in tech companies. Blendoor’s goal is to highlight the information that's most relevant to a candidate being a "good fit" independent of race, gender, military history or sexual orientation.

    In this this episode, Stephanie breaks down:

    • How she determined what kind of business structure to set up
    • The art of the “pitch”
    • How she approaches pitching on stage vs pitching for investors
    • How to build a team as an early stage company
    • How she keeps the company lean and financially sustains herself as an entrepreneur

    Find out about Stephanie’s experience founding not one, but two startups and her journey to Silicon Valley in this episode.

    Links mentioned in this episode

    Blendoor

    This is your day YouTube video

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    ]]>         Ep 7: How to Explode Your Social Media Audience With 5 Steps And Zero Dollars Ep 7: How to Explode Your Social Media Audience With 5 Steps And Zero Dollars Wed, 20 Jul 2016 04:07:06 GMT 46:07 e62153afc0bc6582afe3aeedc06788d3 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-7-how-to-explode-your-social-media-audience-with-5-steps-and-zero-dollars 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f21f 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full The number one question I get asked is how to leverage social media to build a brand. When people ask me this, I know that they're really searching for a quick and dirty shortcut to get thousands of followers without having to put in a lot of work.

    Well I hate to break it to you, but there's no way to build an engaged social media audience without consistent and authentic effort.

    With over seven years of professional experience as a social media marketing strategist, I've learned firsthand the challenges that come with trying to keep up with changing platforms and algorithms. If you want to be successful in social media, you have to abandon the 'I want to make something that will go viral’ mentality because that's not how it works.

    On this episode, I'm providing a detailed blueprint for how to grow an active and engaged social media following. I'm going to go over step by step what I've done to grow my own social media accounts and I'll provide a full checklist of resources to measure and grow your social channels, but don't worry, you don't need to take a lot of notes because I've created a downloadable freebie for this episode. So if you go to sidehustlepro.co/episode7 you can see the show notes from this episode and get the FREE step by step checklist for the Side Hustle Pro Social Media Toolkit.

    My special guest on this episode is Muoyo Okome, Founder of Daily Spark Media & the Daily Spark Entrepreneur Community, who details how he was able to grow his account from a little under 600 followers to 25,000 in less than a year by studying his Instagram insights. He used the data on the most liked and most commented posts to plan his content strategy and explode his social media audience.

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    ]]>     The number one question I get asked is how to leverage social media to build a brand. When people ask me this, I know that they're really searching for a quick and dirty shortcut to get thousands of followers without having to put in a lot of work.

    Well I hate to break it to you, but there's no way to build an engaged social media audience without consistent and authentic effort.

    With over seven years of professional experience as a social media marketing strategist, I've learned firsthand the challenges that come with trying to keep up with changing platforms and algorithms. If you want to be successful in social media, you have to abandon the 'I want to make something that will go viral’ mentality because that's not how it works.

    On this episode, I'm providing a detailed blueprint for how to grow an active and engaged social media following. I'm going to go over step by step what I've done to grow my own social media accounts and I'll provide a full checklist of resources to measure and grow your social channels, but don't worry, you don't need to take a lot of notes because I've created a downloadable freebie for this episode. So if you go to sidehustlepro.co/episode7 you can see the show notes from this episode and get the FREE step by step checklist for the Side Hustle Pro Social Media Toolkit.

    My special guest on this episode is Muoyo Okome, Founder of Daily Spark Media & the Daily Spark Entrepreneur Community, who details how he was able to grow his account from a little under 600 followers to 25,000 in less than a year by studying his Instagram insights. He used the data on the most liked and most commented posts to plan his content strategy and explode his social media audience.

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    ]]>         Ep 6: CeeDotCee On Building A YouTube Personality and Brand Ep 6: CeeDotCee On Building A YouTube Personality and Brand Wed, 13 Jul 2016 04:14:19 GMT 52:02 b7cfed4d38f15a7e23c9b02d654e624c false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-6-ceedotcee-on-building-a-youtube-personality-and-brand 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f220 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd full

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    ]]>         Ep 5: How Do I Decide What My Side Hustle Should Be? Ep 5: How Do I Decide What My Side Hustle Should Be? Wed, 06 Jul 2016 07:00:00 GMT 16:46 ca21b04f5958f8a37262b68609e4728b false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/what-is-a-side-hustle-and-how-do-i-get-one 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f221 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Nicaila Matthews: Side Hustle Pro | Female Entrepreneurs | Black Women Business Owners | Sidepreneurs full
    1. The real definition of a side hustle
    2. How to tap into your talents to determine what your side hustle should be
    3. 5 steps you can take to get started on your side hustle TODAY

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    1. The real definition of a side hustle
    2. How to tap into your talents to determine what your side hustle should be
    3. 5 steps you can take to get started on your side hustle TODAY

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    ]]>         <![CDATA[Ep 4: Get to Know Meiko Drew, Creator of Meiko and The Dish and Side Hustle Pro's Entrepreneur in Residence]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2016 07:00:00 GMT 45:01 5be6a54fd6976176b678b1995eb2178d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-4-get-to-know-meiko-drew-creator-of-meiko-and-the-dish-and-side-hustle-pros-entrepreneur-in-residence 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f222 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd As a Corporate America retiree, Meiko Drew walked away from a 6-figure salary to start a lifestyle and food empire. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. As the Side Hustle Pro Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Meiko will share the real picture of... full As a Corporate America retiree, Meiko Drew walked away from a 6-figure salary to start a lifestyle and food empire. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. As the Side Hustle Pro Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Meiko will share the real picture of entrepreneurship after quitting your job. On this episode we talk about:

    1. The steps she took to prepare herself mentally and financially to quit her job
    2. Her early mistakes as an entrepreneur so far
    3. How she pays the bills as she works to build a profitable business

    Tune in for an eye-opening episode.

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    ]]>     As a Corporate America retiree, Meiko Drew walked away from a 6-figure salary to start a lifestyle and food empire. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. As the Side Hustle Pro Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Meiko will share the real picture of entrepreneurship after quitting your job. On this episode we talk about:

    1. The steps she took to prepare herself mentally and financially to quit her job
    2. Her early mistakes as an entrepreneur so far
    3. How she pays the bills as she works to build a profitable business

    Tune in for an eye-opening episode.

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    ]]>         <![CDATA[Ep 2: Genese Jamilah, Founder of I Don't Do Clubs, on When To Turn Your Side Hustle Into Your Main Hustle]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMT 45:39 00222fa34abfaadccd7e096e41700354 false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-2-genese-jamilah-62016-11-45-pm 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f223 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Today’s guest is Genese Jamilah, Founder of I Don’t Do Clubs, a successful events and lifestyle blog that caters to African American  professionals across the country. In 2015, Genese also created the popular Must Love Beards Day Party Series... full

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    ]]>         Ep 3: Stefanie Thomas, Impact America Fund, on Breaking Down The Doors Of Venture Capital Ep 3: Stefanie Thomas, Impact America Fund, on Breaking Down The Doors Of Venture Capital Wed, 22 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMT 1:18:49 4fa2e99e7bc3eb1045d8977b33fc3f7d false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-3-stefanie-thomas 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f224 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd What goes into the making of a Venture Capitalist? Wharton graduate and Michigan MBA Stefanie Thomas shifted from a career in banking at Citigroup to centering her passions around support for under-resourced entrepreneurs. But the road to VC was not... full

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    ]]>         Ep 1: Introducing Side Hustle Pro Ep 1: Introducing Side Hustle Pro Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:09:11 GMT 15:26 0f10a423590a3557d4355ad9990a657e false https://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/ep-1-introducing-side-hustle-pro 659c22d5f4a05a0016d2f225 659c22ccb31581001651ebcd Welcome to the very first episode of Side Hustle Pro. In this episode I’ll share the vision for this podcast and tell you more about me, your host Nicaila Matthews. You’ll hear why quitting my first job at 24, a rejection from Google and taking... full

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