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428: How KIN Apparel’s Founder Turned a Dorm Room Side Hustle Into a $10 Million Business Sep 18, 2024

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

Links mentioned in this episode

KIN Apparel: https://kinapparel.org/
KIN Apparel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinapparel_/?hl=en
LEDA Program: https://ledascholars.org/
Science of Black Hair: https://www.amazon.com/Science-Black-Hair-Comprehensive-Textured/dp/0984518428
Hello Alice: https://helloalice.com/
Black Ambition: https://blackambitionprize.com/
New Voices: https://newvoicesfoundation.org/

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427: How To Find The Right Audience or Customer For Your Side Hustle Sep 13, 2024

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp: https://sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp
Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/

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426: Owning Manhattan’s Tricia Lee: From Beauty Mogul to Real Estate Titan Sep 11, 2024

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

Links mentioned in this episode

Tricia’s Website: https://serhant.com/agents/tricia-lee-riley
Tricia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovetricialee/?hl=en
Team Tricia Lee: https://serhant.com/agents/tricia-lee-riley
Bed-Stuy Restoration: https://www.restorationplaza.org/

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425: How To Choose The Right Side Hustle For You (Flashback Friday) Sep 06, 2024

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

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Links mentioned in this episode

Bootcamp: https://sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp
Sample Poll: https://sidehustlepro.co/poll

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 Sep 04, 2024

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

Links mentioned in this episode

Jhanilka’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehartrimony/?hl=en
Cleaning Business University: https://www.cleaningbusinessuniversity.com/
Jhanilka’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8CGDWkM-bink3-4O5x5sQ#:~:text=6.31K%20subscribers%20%E2%80%A2%20855%20videos.%20Welcome%20to%20our%20channel
Jhanilka’s Cleaning Business: https://maids2match.com/
Jhanilka’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-a-side-hustle/id1600737639
Total Money Makeover: https://www.amazon.com/Total-Money-Makeover-Classic-Financial/dp/1595555277

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423: Use This Quick LinkedIn Hack to Build Your Email List Fast Aug 30, 2024

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

Links mentioned in this episode

Free Side Hustle Guide Book: sidehustlepro.co/starthere
Convertkit Contact List Provider: https://convertkit.com/
Ambassador Contact List Provider: https://www.getambassador.com/
Mailchimp: https://mailchimp.com/
Side Hustle Pro Newsletter: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/sixbulletsaturdays/ ]
Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/

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422: Why You Should Give Yourself Permission to Learn Out Loud Aug 28, 2024

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

Links mentioned in this episode

Free Side Hustle Guide: https://sidehustlepro.co/vip
SHP Newsletter: https://sidehustlepro.co/newsletter/
My AI expert sister’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadeenmatthews/?originalSubdomain=jm
Feeling Stuck SHP 414: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65qejtGofco
Portia Obeng’s SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qkgObsQ7pA
Get Paid Podcast w/ Dorothy Johnson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dorothy-johnson-the-ad-strategy-that-transformed-1-1/id1005195731?i=1000665438875

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421: Behind The Scenes: I'm Testing A New Email Strategy In My Business Aug 23, 2024

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

Links mentioned in this episode

SHP Poll Freebie: sidehustlepro.com/poll
SHP Newsletter: sidehustlepro.co/newletter
Leadpages: https://www.leadpages.com/
Canva: https://www.canva.com/
Convertkit: https://convertkit.com/
Manychat: https://manychat.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/
Ep 348- How To Build An Email List: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmv-nd95cqk
Couples Workbook: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1648665610/couples-annual-planning-workbook

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420: How To Build a LinkedIn Profile That Helps You Side Hustle Aug 21, 2024

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

Links mentioned in this episode

Portia’s Website: https://www.portiaobeng.com/
Portia’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/portiaobeng/
Portia’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@portia.o
Muoyo’s Website: https://myvoterstatus.com/
Verizon Small Business Program: https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/

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Portia’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@portia.o

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419: FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Tangible Tips I Used To Scale My Side Hustle To A Full Time Business Aug 16, 2024

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

Links mentioned in this episode

Podcast Moguls: https://sidehustlepro.co/podcastmoguls/
Other SHP Courses: https://sidehustlepro.co/courses/
Side Hustle Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/
NicailaTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/
Side Hustle Pro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SideHustlePro/
Side Hustle Pro LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidehustlepro/

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418: She Took Her Clean Beauty Business From Instagram to the NYC Oculus Aug 14, 2024

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

Links mentioned in this episode

Pretty Well Beauty Website: https://prettywellbeauty.com/
Pretty Well Beauty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettywellbeauty
Jazmin’s Email: hello@prettywellbeauty.com
Chashma: https://chashama.org/
Joe Dispenza Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6P28vDZvRGOftyqrdo4u8S

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417: FLASHBACK FRIDAY: How To Find Your Niche Aug 09, 2024

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

Links mentioned in this episode

Sample SHP Poll: https://sidehustlepro.co/poll
Google Survey: https://www.google.com/forms/about/
Newsletter: https://sidehustlepro.co/newsletter/
NicailaTV Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NicailaTV
Side Hustle Pro Website: https://sidehustlepro.co/
Side Hustle Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/
NicailaTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicailatv/

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416: Growing a Genuine Instagram Following for Your Side Hustle Aug 07, 2024

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.

Links mentioned in this episode

How To Find Your Niche episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE9_FhpLTz8
Later scheduling app: https://later.com/
Manychat: https://manychat.com/
Canva: https://www.canva.com/
My email: hi@sidehutslepro.co

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415: How To Make Your Next Move Your Best Move w/ Kimberly Brown Jul 31, 2024

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

Links mentioned in this episode

Kimberly’s Podcast: www.kimberlybonline.com/podcast
Manifest Yourself Website: www.manifestyourself.com
Kimberly’s Website: www.kimberlybonline.com
Kimberly’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/kimberlybonline
Kimberly’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline/
Profit First Book: https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/

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Kimberly’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline/

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414: Feeling Stuck? My Favorite Techniques to Get Back on Track Jul 24, 2024

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

Links mentioned in this episode

You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Badass-Doubting-Greatness/dp/0762447699
Superhuman App: https://www.superhuman.app/
It’s About Damn Time Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-about-damn-time/id1528584161
Alexis Barber SHP episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F64OvfCrzE

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413: Why Your Podcast Isn't Making Money (and How to Fix It) Jul 17, 2024

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.

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Links mentioned in this episode

Riverside (Use code ‘hustlepro’): https://riverside.fm/
Podcast Moguls: http://sidehustlepro.co/join
Lori Tharps SHP episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3EsWprSGu4
Launching Podcast Moguls 2.0: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d-wkYAcsLo&t=1s
Free newsletter: http://sidehustlepro.co/newsletter
You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero: https://jensincero.com/

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412: How To Achieve The Career of Your Dreams And The Salary You Deserve w/ Mandi Woodruff-Santos Jul 10, 2024

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

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Links mentioned in this episode

Mandi Money Website: http://Mandimoney.com
Mandi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney/?hl=en
Brown Ambition Podcast: https://brownambitionpodcast.com/
Brown Ambition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownambitionpodcast/
The Budgetnista’s Website: https://thebudgetnista.com/
Yahoo Finance: https://finance.yahoo.com/news
Zapier Automation: https://zapier.com/
Trello: https://trello.com/home

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411: How Julia Coney Pivoted Careers to Pioneer a New Era in the Food & Wine Industry Jul 03, 2024

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Julia’s Substack: https://juliaconey.substack.com/
Julia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliaconey/
Julia’s email: hello@juliaconey.com

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410: This Side Hustler Created a Curated Beauty Supply Store and Community In Ann Arbor Jun 26, 2024

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 410 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

Links mentioned in this episode

Auntie Della’s Website: https://auntiedellas.com/
Auntie Della’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auntiedellas/
Auntie Della’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auntiedellas
Virtual Assistant: https://theindemandva.com/

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409: Afro Unicorn Creator April Showers’ Journey To Becoming The First Black Woman-Owned Fully Licensed Brand Jun 19, 2024

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

Links mentioned in this episode

Afro Unicorn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afrounicorn_official/
April Showers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotaprilshowers/
Afro Unicorn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afrounicornofficial
Afro Unicorn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/afro-unicorn/
April Showers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilshowers/
Afro Unicorn Website: https://afrounicorns.com/

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408: Restructuring My Business, Launching Podcast Moguls 2.0, and Mastering Self Talk Jun 12, 2024

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

Check out episode 408 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

Links mentioned in this episode

Riverside recording platform- use code ‘hustlepro’: https://riverside.fm/
Get coaching with me through Podcast Moguls: sidehustlepro.co/join
Sign up for my free newsletter: sidehustlepro.co/newsletter
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/
You Are a Badass book: https://jensincero.com/
Helena’s SHP episode: https://sidehustlepro.co/she-went-from-nicu-nurse-to-full-time-content-creator-and-published-author/
Kristen’s SHP episode: https://sidehustlepro.co/her-plant-based-soaps-landed-her-on-shark-tank-and-on-the-path-to-1-2m-in-sales/
Marty’s SHP episode: https://sidehustlepro.co/the-founder-of-boss-women-media-launched-a-second-business-while-pregnant-with-twins/
Nicole’s SHP episode: https://sidehustlepro.co/she-took-her-upholstery-career-from-side-hustle-to-world-market-and-hbos-insecure-w-nicole-crowder/

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407: She Went From NICU Nurse To Full-Time Content Creator and Published Author Jun 05, 2024

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

Links mentioned in this episode

Helena’s Website: Https://www.thatnursecooks.com
Helena’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatnursecancook/
Helena’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatnursecancook
Helena’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatNurseCanCook
Grace Foods: https://www.instagram.com/gracefoods/
Capcut: https://www.capcut.com/

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406: Her Plant-Based Soaps Landed Her On Shark Tank And On The Path To $1.2M In Sales May 29, 2024

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Gently Soap Website: https://gentlysoap.com/
Gently Soap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentlysoap/
Kristen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalplantgirl/
Kristen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristendunning/
Shark Tank episode: https://gentlysoap.com/pages/shark-tank
Aveeno start-up pitch competition: https://www.aveeno.com/startup-collective
Thirteen Lune: https://thirteenlune.com/
Tech Stars: https://www.techstars.com/

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405: How to Get Your Side Hustle Up And Running May 22, 2024

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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Links mentioned in this episode

FREE side hustle guide: https://sidehustlepro.co/startyoursidehustle
Sign up for my newsletter: https://sidehustlepro.co/newsletter
Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/
Curlbox: https://curlbox.com/
Myleik Teele’s SHP Episode: https://youtu.be/FtJgMJXpUPY

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404: The Founder of Boss Women Media Launched a Second Business While Pregnant With Twins May 15, 2024

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 404 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

Links mentioned in this episode

Boss Women Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bosswomenmedia/
Elle Olivia Website: https://shopelleolivia.com/
Elle Olivia at Target: https://www.target.com/b/elle-olivia/-/N-q643le95h07
Sugarfina: https://www.sugarfina.com/
Power Thoughts Devotional: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/power-thoughts-devotional/id715337851

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Boss Women Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bosswomenmedia/
Elle Olivia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopelleolivia/

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403: How To Make Content For Your Business In Less Than 1 Hour A Week May 08, 2024

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

Check out episode 403 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

Links mentioned in this episode

Free Side Hustle Guide: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/startyourhustle/
Favorite Ring Light: https://a.co/d/c5u9zFP
Nicaila’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/
Content Tools Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-37ba1da3/list/WQ7ES8GSRRBH?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfinfluencer-37ba1da3_W25J5W3V6YHVBHKAAQFT
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402: She Took Her Upholstery Career From Side Hustle To World Market and HBO’s Insecure (w/Nicole Crowder) May 02, 2024

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

Check out episode 402 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

Links mentioned in this episode

Nicole’s Website: https://www.nicolecrowderupholstery.com/
Nicole’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolemcrowder
Upholstery Retreats: https://www.theupholsteryretreat.com/
World Market: https://www.worldmarket.com/
Vixer app: https://www.vixerapp.com/
The Remedy Affirmation Cards: https://www.themelanatedremedy.com/

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401: This NYC Native Runs a Luxury Fragrance Boutique Out Of Her Harlem Brownstone Apr 24, 2024

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Kimberly’s Website: https://www.museexperiences.com/
Kimberly’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muse_experiences/
By Killian: https://www.bykilian.com/
Myleik Teele’s SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtJgMJXpUPY

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400: How Germanee G Went From GAP Inc. to Celebrity Stylist Apr 17, 2024

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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399: How To Scale a Million-Dollar Pest Control Business w/ Robiar Smith Apr 10, 2024

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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Robiar’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r.b.pestsolutions/
Robiar’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rbpestsolution
Robiar’s Website: https://therbpremiumproducts.com/

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398: Creating a Niche As A Bridal Stylist w/ Selina Howard Apr 03, 2024

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

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Selina’s Website: https://www.vaingloriousbrides.com/
Selina’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaingloriousbrides/

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397: How Founder DeNeitra Burnett's Pandemic Pivot Led To A 7-Figure Business Mar 27, 2024

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

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Website: https://savvycreativeagency.com/
Savvy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvycreativeagency_/
Savvy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SavvyCreativeAgency
Savvy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/savvycreativeagency/about/
Dubsado: https://www.dubsado.com/

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396: How Alexis Barber Balances Being A Wharton MBA, Influencer, and Founder Mar 20, 2024

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

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Links mentioned in this episode

Too Collective Website: https://toocollective.com/
MLT Program: https://mlt.org/
Harvard Summer Program: https://www.hbs.edu/svmp/Pages/default.aspx
Pietra: https://www.pietrastudio.com/

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Too Collective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/

Alexis’ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_

Alexis’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/

Alexis’ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexis_barber

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395: How To Make Art A Full-Time Career w/ Reyna Noriega Mar 13, 2024

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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Reyna’s Website: https://www.reynanoriega.com/
Reyna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynanoriega_
Reyna’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0DqVRxteqWQk4L14HKlfgA
Ipsy/Boxycharm: https://www.ipsy.com/
The War of Art: https://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-war-of-art/
Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/reynanoriega_?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_aipsfshop_aipsfreynanoriega__Q9YJEH8VQZYBZ2D9JQS0&language=en_US

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394: How Wilglory Tanjong Got Her Luxury Bags From Senegal To Beyoncé Mar 06, 2024

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Anima Iris Website: https://animairis.com/
Anima Iris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anima.iris/
Wilglory’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilgloryy/
College Prep Program:https://ledascholars.org/
Wharton/Lauder MBA Program: https://mba.wharton.upenn.edu/lauder-program/
Brandon Blackwood: https://brandonblackwood.com/
Topicals Skincare:https://www.instagram.com/topicals/
Canva: https://www.canva.com/
Brandon Blackwood: https://www.instagram.com/brandonblackwoodnyc/?hl=en
Beyonce’s Stylist: https://www.instagram.com/kjmoody/?hl=en

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393: How Ashley Reynolds Created The Most Sought After Stationery Brand, Cloth & Paper Feb 28, 2024

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

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Links mentioned in this episode

Cloth and Paper Website: https://www.clothandpaper.com/
Cloth and Paper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cloth_and_paper/

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Ashley’s Instagram: @ashley_reynolds_ar

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392: She Turned Her Cash-Budgeting Brand Into a $1M Business on Tik Tok Feb 21, 2024

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

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Links mentioned in this episode

One Million Black Women: https://www.goldmansachs.com/our-commitments/sustainability/one-million-black-women/
Brendan McCoy Advising: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mccoy-84536162/
Scribe Automation: https://scribehow.com/
Cynthia Nevels: https://www.cynthianevels.com/

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Website: https://baddiesandbudgets.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baddiesnbudgets/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/baddiesandbudgetsllc
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baddiesandbudgets
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391: Behind The Scenes: I'm Testing A New Email Strategy In My Business Feb 14, 2024

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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Links mentioned in this episode

SHP Poll Freebie: sidehustlepro.com/poll
SHP Newsletter: sidehustlepro.co/newletter
Leadpages: https://www.leadpages.com/
Canva: https://www.canva.com/
Convertkit: https://convertkit.com/
Manychat: https://manychat.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1648665610/
Ep 348- How To Build An Email List: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmv-nd95cqk

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390: How Arsha Jones Took Capital City’s Mambo Sauce To The Next Level Feb 07, 2024

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

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Links mentioned in this episode

First Arsha Jones SHP Episode: https://sidehustlepro.co/arshajones/
Capital City Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalcityco
Capital City Website: https://www.capitalcity.com/
Arsha’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arshajones/
Arsha’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arshajones
Tees In The Trap: https://www.teesinthetrap.com/
Amazon Seller Central: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/

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389: How To Find Your Niche Jan 31, 2024

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

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Sample SHP Poll: https://sidehustlepro.co/poll
Google Survey: https://www.google.com/forms/about/
Newsletter: https://sidehustlepro.co/newsletter/
NicailaTV Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NicailaTV
Side Hustle Pro Website: https://sidehustlepro.co/
Side Hustle Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/
NicailaTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicailatv/

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388: How To Start And Grow A Podcast In 2024 Jan 24, 2024

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

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Links mentioned in this episode

Riverside Video Recording: https://sidehustlepro.co/riverside
Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/
Podcast Moguls: https://sidehustlepro.co/podcastmoguls/
Other SHP Courses: https://sidehustlepro.co/courses/
Side Hustle Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/
NicailaTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/
Side Hustle Pro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SideHustlePro/
Side Hustle Pro LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidehustlepro/

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387: Tangible Tips I Used To Scale My Side Hustle To A Full Time Business Jan 17, 2024

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

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Podcast Moguls: https://sidehustlepro.co/podcastmoguls/
Other SHP Courses: https://sidehustlepro.co/courses/
Side Hustle Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/
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386: Life Updates: Juggling Motherhood & Business Jan 10, 2024

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

Check out episode 386 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

Links mentioned in this episode

Newsletter: https://sidehustlepro.co/newsletter/
NicailaTV Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NicailaTV
Side Hustle Pro Website: https://sidehustlepro.co/
Side Hustle Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/
NicailaTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicailatv/
Made Whole By Tiffany Aliche: https://thebudgetnista.com/order-made-whole/
Get Good With Money By Tiffany Aliche: https://getgoodwithmoney.com/
Your Journey To Financial Freedom: https://yourjourneytofinancialfreedom.com/

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385: Finding Financial Balance While Side Hustling w/ Tiffany The Budgetnista Jan 03, 2024

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Tiffany’s First SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXH8OKVu8sQ
Tiffany’s Second SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtscDUHghXM
Tiffany’s Website: https://thebudgetnista.com/
Tiffany’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebudgetnista/
Tiffany’s Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/brownambitionpodcast/
Tiffany's Book, Made Whole: https://www.MadeWholeWorkbook.com
Live Rich Academy: https://www.instagram.com/livericheracademy/
IDA Program: https://www.nj.gov/dca/dhcr/offices/ida.shtml

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384: How To Make It In The Toy Industry W/ Azhelle Wade Dec 27, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Azhelle’s Website: Website: https://www.thetoycoach.com/
Azhelle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetoycoach/
Afro Unicorn SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlAld_Fcwso
Easy Webinar: https://easywebinar.com/
Amy Porterfield: https://www.amyporterfield.com/amy-porterfield-podcast/

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383: How to Build a Sticky Brand: Insights from Sassy Jones CEO Charis Jones Dec 20, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Charis’ Original SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aAeqYOnKfw
Sassy Jones Website: https://www.shopsassyjones.com/
Sassy Jones’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsassyjones
Rich Paul’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Me-Memoir-Changing-Odds/dp/0593448472

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382: How Dawn Kelly Went From PR Mogul To The Nourish Spot CEO Dec 13, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

The Nourish Spot Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenourishspot/?hl=en
The Nourish Spot Website: https://the-nourish-spot.myshopify.com/
The Nourish Spot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theNourishspot/
The Nourish Spot LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-nourish-spot/
Dawn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prmaven17/
Queens Economic Development: https://queensny.org/
Score Business Mentoring: https://www.score.org/
Streetwise MBA: https://interise.org/programs/streetwise-mba/
LegalZoom: https://www.legalzoom.com/
Small Business Services NYC: https://www.nyc.gov/site/sbs/index.page
M/WBE Certification: https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/minority-and-womenowned-business-enterprise-certification-program-mwbe
ACDBE Certification: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/acr/bus_ent_program
Queens Chamber Of Commerce: https://www.queenschamber.org/
Goldman Sachs 10K SB Program: https://10ksbapply.com/
Hello Alice: https://helloalice.com/
NAACP Grants: https://naacp.org/find-resources/grants

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381: How To Make Your Next Move Your Best Move w/ Kimberly Brown Dec 06, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Kimberly’s Podcast: www.kimberlybonline.com/podcast
Manifest Yourself Website: www.manifestyourself.com
Kimberly’s Website: www.kimberlybonline.com
Kimberly’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/kimberlybonline
Kimberly’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline/
Profit First Book: https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/

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380: Mastering Financial Freedom W/ Author & Podcast Host Jamila Souffrant Nov 29, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Jamila’s 1st Side Hustle Pro episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTM2FyWDOaY
Journey To Launch Website: https://journeytolaunch.com/
Journey To Launch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeytolaunch
Jamila’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Journey2launch/
Jamila’s Book: https://yourjourneytofinancialfreedom.com/
Mindset- Carol S. Dweck: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322
The Beautiful Writers Podcast: https://www.beautifulwriterspodcast.com/
Self-Publishing School: https://self-publishingschool.com/podcast/

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379: From Wall Street Analyst to the Founder of HBCU Prep School REWIND Nov 22, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

HBCU Prep School Website: https://hbcuprepschool.com
HBCU Prep School Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbcuprepschool/
Overseas Manufacturer: https://www.alibaba.com
IngramSpark Self Publishing: https://www.ingramspark.com/
Amazon KDP Self Publishing: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/
Designworks Ink: https://designworksink.com/

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378: How Domonique Brown Grew Her Art Into An Everyday Lifestyle Brand REWIND Nov 15, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Domonique’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snoopdoggydom/
Domonique’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domoink
DomoINK’s Website: https://domoink.com/
Ryman Arts: https://rymanarts.org/
DomoINK on Society6: https://society6.com/mcdomos
Domonique’s Jiggy Puzzle: https://jiggypuzzles.com/products/cali-views?_pos=1&_sid=79e0bc414&_ss=r
Printify: https://printify.com/
Printful: https://www.printful.com/sell-tshirts-online

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Domonique’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domoink

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377: How CultureCon CEO Imani Ellis Went From Side Hustling VP to Full-Time Entrepreneur REWIND Nov 08, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

2021 Imani Ellis SHP Episode: https://youtu.be/A_JQyPajFK0
The CCNYC Website: https://www.imaniellis.com/
Imani’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imaniimani/
Imani’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyimanigirl
Score Mentor Finder: https://www.score.org/find-mentor
The CCNYC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theccnyc/
CultureCon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturecon/
Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/

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376: Student Spotlight: She Quit Her Job To Move To Spain And Launch A Ghost Writing Business And Podcast REWIND Nov 01, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Podcast Moguls: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/your-first-1000-downloads/
Read, Write, Create Website: https://www.readwriteandcreate.com/
Lori’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loriltharps/
Lori’s Books: https://www.readwriteandcreate.com/books-lori-tharps

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375: How Brown Toy Box Founder Went From Side Hustle To Every Target Store REWIND Oct 25, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Terri-Nichelle Bradley’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrinichelle
Brown Toy Box Instagram: https://instagram.com/browntoybox?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Brown Toy Box Website: https://browntoybox.com/
New Voices Fund: https://newvoicesfoundation.org/
Google Startups: https://startup.google.com/
SheEO: https://coralus.world/
1863 Ventures: https://www.1863ventures.net/mentor-team
ACE Loans, CDFI: https://aceloans.org/organization-overview/
Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/

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Special Bonus Episode: How Comcast RISE Grant Winner Cassandra Williams Is Building Her Business, Love by the Slice Oct 20, 2023

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

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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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RISE-supported businesses and show your support today: http://sidehustlepro.co/comcastrisewinners

Links mentioned in this episode

Love By The Slice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovebytheslice/
Love By The Slice Website: https://www.lovebytheslice.com

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374: How This Attorney Created Two Thriving Online Businesses As Side Hustles (w/ Kunbi Odubogun) Oct 18, 2023

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

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Links mentioned in this episode

Kunbi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kunbiesq/
Kunbi’s Website: https://www.kunbio.com/
Legally Set’s Website: https://legallyset.com/
Oduberg’s Website: https://www.oduberg.com/
Perfete’s Website: https://perfete.com/
Small Business Association: https://www.sba.gov/

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373: How To Achieve The Career of Your Dreams And The Salary You Deserve w/ Mandi Woodruff-Santos Oct 11, 2023

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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Mandi Money Website: http://Mandimoney.com
Mandi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney/?hl=en
Brown Ambition Podcast: https://brownambitionpodcast.com/
Brown Ambition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownambitionpodcast/
The Budgetnista’s Website: https://thebudgetnista.com/
Yahoo Finance: https://finance.yahoo.com/news
Zapier Automation: https://zapier.com/
Trello: https://trello.com/home

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372: Afro Unicorn Creator April Showers’ Journey To Becoming The First Black Woman-Owned Fully Licensed Brand Oct 04, 2023

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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Afro Unicorn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afrounicorn_official/
April Showers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotaprilshowers/
Afro Unicorn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afrounicornofficial
Afro Unicorn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/afro-unicorn/
April Showers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilshowers/
Afro Unicorn Website: https://afrounicorns.com/

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371: How Clever Girl Finance Went From Side Hustle To Worldwide Platform Sep 27, 2023

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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Clever Girl Finance Website: https://www.clevergirlfinance.com/
Clever Girl Finance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevergirlfinance/
Bola’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevergirlfinance/
Bola’s Website: https://www.bolasokunbi.com/

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370: How Denise Woodard Got Jay-Z, Rihanna, and HER To Partake In Her Packaged Foods Company Sep 20, 2023

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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Partake’s Website: www.partakefoods.com
Partake’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partakefoods/
Denise’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisegwoodard/
Desnise’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisegwoodard/
Marcy Venture Partners: https://www.marcyvp.com/

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369: Hoop Mobb Is Becoming A Household Name By Making Jewelry For The Culture Sep 13, 2023

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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The Hoop Mob Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehoopmobb/
Hoop Mobb’s Website: https://hoopmobb.com/
Hoop Mobb’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/685105618951748
Donyale’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donyalewalton/

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368: How Khadijah Polly Perfected Popcorn And Philanthropy With Her Side Hustles Sep 06, 2023

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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Khadijah Original SHP Ep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVQQ302-U_4
Kay’s Kettle Corn’s Website: http://kayskettlecorn.com/
Kay’s Kettle Corn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayskettlecorn_ceo/
Ankara Beauty’s Website: https://www.ankarabeauty.com/
Ankara Beauty’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ankarabeautygh/

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367: How Keewa Nurullah Cornered The Kid’s Market In Southside Chicago REWIND Aug 30, 2023

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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Kido: https://kidochicago.com/
Kido’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidochicago/
Kido’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kidochicago
The Women’s Business Development Center: https://www.wbdc.org/en/

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https://www.instagram.com/greentopgifts/

Kido’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidochicago/

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366: How Cat Peoples Became A Voiceover Actor For Major Brands Like McDonald’s REWIND Aug 23, 2023

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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Cat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catpeoples/
Cat’s Website: http://www.catpeopleslive.com/
Donovan VO: https://www.instagram.com/donovan_vo/
Lelund Thompson On Camera Classes: https://www.lelunddurond.com/actingstudio
Eyeball Mobile Studio Booth: https://www.kaoticaeyeball.com/
Michael Cohl’s Production Company: https://www.s2bn.com/about

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365: How Jacquelyn Rodgers Got Black Santa Onto Target Shelves REWIND Aug 16, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Google Founders Academy: https://startup.google.com/programs/founders-academy/
Google Black Founders Fund: https://startup.google.com/blackfoundersfund/
FedEx Small Business Grant: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/grant-contest.html
New Voices Foundation: https://newvoicesfoundation.org/
Target Accelerators Program: https://targetaccelerators.com/happenings/news/2023-target-accelerators-applications-now-open/
Boss Women Media: https://bosswomen.org/
Melissa Bradley’s Accelerator Program: https://www.1863ventures.net/mentor-team
Greentop Gifts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greentopgifts/
Greentop Gifts Website: https://www.instagram.com/greentopgifts/

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364: How Supermom Trina Small Created A Super Brand For Moms REWIND Aug 09, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Supermom Culture: https://supermomculture.com/
Hey Trina Blog: https://heytrina.com/

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Trina Small: https://www.instagram.com/heytrinasmall/

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363: How Two Side Hustling Moms Pioneered The Momference for Millennial Moms of Color REWIND Aug 02, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

District Motherhued Website: Www.Districtmotherhued.org
District Motherhued Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/districtmotherhued/
The Momference Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themomference/
The Momference: https://themomference.com/
Mocha Moms: https://www.mochamoms.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
Simona’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeesimonanocewright/
Nikki’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chocl8fashnpr/

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362: How Former Side Hustler Rochelle Porter Landed Her Designs In Nordstrom, Macy’s, And More Jul 26, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Original SHP episode w/ Rochelle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO4tOxJoIjY
Rochelle’s Website: https://rochelleporter.com/
Rochelle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roporterdesign/
Macy’s Workshop: https://www.theworkshopatmacys.com/
Minority-Owned Business Certification: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/minority-owned-businesses

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361: Finding Your Soul Career While You Side Hustle with Founder Lisandra Rickards Jul 19, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Soul Career Website: https://www.soulcareer.com/
Soul Career Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcareer/
Lissandra’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisrickards/
Original SHP episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ud9E0ENxbE
Branson Centre: https://bransoncentre.co/
Taki Moore’s Book: https://milliondollarcoach.com/
Deepak Chopra’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Spiritual-Laws-Success-Pocketbook/dp/1878424718
Monday.com: https://monday.com/
Meyers-Briggs Test: https://www.16personalities.com/

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Lissandra’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisrickards/

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360: How The Cupcake Collection Founder Mignon Francois Turned $5 Into Five Million Cupcakes Sold Jul 12, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

The Cupcake Collection: https://www.thecupcakecollection.com/
Made From Scratch Book: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Scratch-Finding-Success-Without/dp/B0BV7G8F7C
Mignon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cte6fHBIlzO/
The Cupcake Collection’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecupcakecollection/

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359: How Lori Tharps Left Her Tenured Professor Job to Pursue Writing & Podcasting Full Time in Spain Jul 05, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Podcast Moguls: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/your-first-1000-downloads/
Read, Write, Create Website: https://www.readwriteandcreate.com/
Lori’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loriltharps/
Lori’s Books: https://www.readwriteandcreate.com/books-lori-tharps

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358: From Lawyer To Founder, Effie’s Paper’s Kalyn Johnson Chandler Shows Us How To Flawlessly Pivot Careers Jun 28, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Effie’s Paper Website: https://effiespaper.com/
Effie’s Paper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjy4BN_OiVH/
Kalyn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjy4BN_OiVH/
E-Myth Book: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280
Ladies Who Launch: https://www.ladieswholaunch.org/
10,000 Small Businesses Program: https://www.goldmansachs.com/citizenship/10000-small-businesses/US/index.html

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357: How Culture Brands’ Eunique Jones Gibson is Creating A Cultural Empire Jun 21, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

BOTWC Website: https://www.becauseofthemwecan.com/
BOTWC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becauseofthem/
BOTWC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becauseofthemwecan
Eunique’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euniquejg/?hl=en
CultureTags Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturetags/
CultureTags Website: https://culturetags.com/
The Happy Hues Company Website: https://culturetags.com/
The Happy Hues Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappyhuesco/
Culture Brands Website: https://www.culturebrands.co/
Carta SPV Investing: https://carta.com/investors/special-purpose-vehicles-spv/

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BOTWC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becauseofthem/
BOTWC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becauseofthemwecan
CultureTags Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturetags/
The Happy Hues Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappyhuesco/

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356: How These Founders Launched Georgia’s Only Black-Women Owned 3PL Jun 14, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode:

Everlasting Love Instagram: https://instagram.com/have.everlastinglove?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Everlasting Love Website: https://www.have-everlastinglove.com/
Greentop Gifts SHP Ep: https://youtu.be/IiphB8gLhJA

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355: She Turned Her Cash-Budgeting Brand Into a $1M Business on Tik Tok Jun 07, 2023

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

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Links mentioned in this episode

Baddies And Budgets Website: https://baddiesandbudgets.com/
Baddies And Budgets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baddiesnbudgets/
Baddies And Budgets TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baddiesandbudgets
One Million Black Women: https://www.goldmansachs.com/our-commitments/sustainability/one-million-black-women/
Brendan McCoy Advising: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mccoy-84536162/
Scribe Automation: https://scribehow.com/
Cynthia Nevels: https://www.cynthianevels.com/

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354: Rachel Rodgers Teaches Us Why We Should All Be Millionaires REWIND May 31, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Make Money Moves Challenge- http://sidehustlepro.co/moneymoves
We Should All Be Millionaires Club: https://helloseven.co/club/
Small Business Bodyguard: https://smallbusinessbodyguard.com/
Hello Seven Podcast- https://helloseven.co/
Growth Scale Assessment- https://helloseven.co
We Should All Be Millionaires Book- https://helloseven.co/the-book/

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@rachelrodgersesq

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353: How This Founder Took A Fleet Of Trucks And Built A Shipping And Logistics Empire May 24, 2023

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

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Links mentioned in this episode

Seretha’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seretha-willingham-89308688
Seretha’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seretha.willingham
Seretha’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serethaw37/
SJW Logistic’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100046372426539
SJW Logistic’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sjw-logistics/
SWJ Logistics Website: sjwlogistics.com

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352: How Side Hustling Nurse Naseema McElroy Paid Off $1M In Debt May 17, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Naseema’s Website:https://www.financiallyintentional.com/
Naseema’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financiallyintentional/
Financially Intentional Podcast: https://www.financiallyintentional.com/podcast
Travel Nurse Housing Rentals: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/
Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/

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351: How CultureCon CEO Imani Ellis Went From Side Hustling VP to Full Time Entrepreneur May 10, 2023

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!

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Links mentioned in this episode

2021 Imani Ellis SHP Episode: https://youtu.be/A_JQyPajFK0
The CCNYC Website: https://www.imaniellis.com/
Imani’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imaniimani/
Imani’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyimanigirl
Score Mentor Finder: https://www.score.org/find-mentor
The CCNYC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theccnyc/
CultureCon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturecon/
Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyimanigirl

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350: How The Founder Of Brown Toy Box Went From Side Hustle To Every Target Store May 03, 2023

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

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Links mentioned in this episode

Terri-Nichelle Bradley’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrinichelle
Brown Toy Box Instagram: https://instagram.com/browntoybox?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Brown Toy Box Website: https://browntoybox.com/
New Voices Fund: https://newvoicesfoundation.org/
Google Startups: https://startup.google.com/
SheEO: https://coralus.world/
1863 Ventures: https://www.1863ventures.net/mentor-team
ACE Loans, CDFI: https://aceloans.org/organization-overview/
Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/

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349: Steal My Podcast Promo Strategy To Grow Your Podcast Fast Apr 26, 2023

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

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Links mentioned in this episode

Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/
Podcast Promotion App: https://headliner.app/
Canva Graphic Design: https://www.canva.com/

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348: Use This Quick Email List Strategy To Build Your List Fast Apr 19, 2023

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

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Links mentioned in this episode

Free Side Hustle Guide Book: sidehustlepro.co/starthere
Convertkit Contact List Provider: https://convertkit.com/
Ambassador Contact List Provider: https://www.getambassador.com/
Side Hustle Pro Newsletter: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/sixbulletsaturdays/ ]
Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/

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347: How to Grow Your Instagram and Tik Tok Brand Pages in 2023 Apr 12, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Free Side Hustle Guide: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/startyourhustle/
Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/
SHP Instagram:
NicailaTv Instagram:

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346: How To Make Content For Your Business In Less Than 1 Hour A Week Apr 05, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Free Side Hustle Guide: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/startyourhustle/
Register for my next FREE Podcast Masterclass: https://www.podcastmoguls.com/
Favorite Ring Light: https://amzn.to/3KaMiGN
Nicaila’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/
Content Tools Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-37ba1da3/list/WQ7ES8GSRRBH?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfinfluencer-37ba1da3_P22F9MBGA63FZKWR7V1W

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345: How Two Side Hustlers Became The Go-To Merchandisers For Businesses Across America Mar 29, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode:

Moore & Moore Merch Website: themerchstudio.com
Moore & Moore Merch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themerchstudio/
Moore & Moore Merch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themerchstudio
The Momference: https://themomference.com/
Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/

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Moore & Moore Merch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themerchstudio

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344: How Cat Peoples Became A Voiceover Actor For Major Brands Like McDonald’s Mar 22, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Cat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catpeoples/
Cat’s Website: http://www.catpeopleslive.com/
Donovan VO: https://www.instagram.com/donovan_vo/
Lelund Thompson On Camera Classes: https://www.lelunddurond.com/actingstudio
Eyeball Mobile Studio Booth: https://www.kaoticaeyeball.com/
Michael Cohl’s Production Company: https://www.s2bn.com/about

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343: From Wall Street Analyst to the Founder of HBCU Prep School Mar 15, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

HBCU Prep School Website: https://hbcuprepschool.com
HBCU Prep School Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbcuprepschool/
Overseas Manufacturer: https://www.alibaba.com
IngramSpark Self Publishing: https://www.ingramspark.com/
Amazon KDP Self Publishing: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/
Designworks Ink: https://designworksink.com/

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342: How Domonique Brown Grew Her Art Into An Everyday Lifestyle Brand Mar 08, 2023

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

“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

Links mentioned in this episode

Domonique’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snoopdoggydom/
Domonique’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domoink
DomoINK’s Website: https://domoink.com/
Ryman Arts: https://rymanarts.org/
DomoINK on Society6: https://society6.com/mcdomos
Domonique’s Jiggy Puzzle: https://jiggypuzzles.com/products/cali-views?_pos=1&_sid=79e0bc414&_ss=r
Printify: https://printify.com/
Printful: https://www.printful.com/sell-tshirts-online

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341: How Jocelyn Delk Adams Turned Grandbaby Cakes Into A Household Name Mar 01, 2023

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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“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

Links mentioned in this episode

First SHP Interview w/ Jocelyn: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/episode-45-jocelyn-delk-adams-of-grandbaby-cakes/
Grandbaby Cakes Website: https://grandbaby-cakes.com/
Grandbaby Cakes Blog: https://grandbaby-cakes.com/blog/
Grandbaby Cakes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandbabycakes/
Order a cake: https://www.williams-sonoma.com/search/results.html?words=grandbaby%20cakes
Everyday Grand Cookbook: https://grandbaby-cakes.com/everydaygrand/
ChatGPT AI: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/

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340: How Ehime Eigbe Created West Africa’s Biggest Frozen Yogurt Brand Feb 22, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Sweetkiwi’s Website: https://www.sweetkiwi.com/
Sweetkiwi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetkiwiusa/
Sweetkiwi Yogurt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetkiwiyogurt/
Black Girl Ventures: https://www.blackgirlventures.org/

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Ehime’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theehime/

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339: From Ghana To Ulta: How Hanahana Beauty’s Founder Is Expanding Her Brand Feb 15, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Hanahana Beauty’s Website: www.hanahanabeauty.com
Hanahana Beauty’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanahana_beauty/?hl=en
Abena’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beanieboamah/?hl=en
A16z START Grant: https://a16z.com/programs-a16z-start/
Hello Alice Grants: https://helloalice.com/
Shopify Loans Program: https://www.shopify.com/capital

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https://www.instagram.com/greentopgifts/

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338: How Two Side Hustling Moms Pioneered The Momference for Millennial Moms of Color Feb 08, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

District Motherhued Website: Www.Districtmotherhued.org
District Motherhued Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/districtmotherhued/
The Momference Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themomference/
The Momference: https://themomference.com/
Mocha Moms: https://www.mochamoms.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
Simona’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeesimonanocewright/
Nikki’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chocl8fashnpr/

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The Momference Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themomference/

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337: How Jacquelyn Rodgers Got Black Santa Onto Target Shelves Feb 01, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Google Founders Academy: https://startup.google.com/programs/founders-academy/
Google Black Founders Fund: https://startup.google.com/blackfoundersfund/
FedEx Small Business Grant: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/grant-contest.html
New Voices Foundation: https://newvoicesfoundation.org/
Target Accelerators Program: https://targetaccelerators.com/happenings/news/2023-target-accelerators-applications-now-open/
Boss Women Media: https://bosswomen.org/
Melissa Bradley’s Accelerator Program: https://www.1863ventures.net/mentor-team
Greentop Gifts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greentopgifts/
Greentop Gifts Website: https://www.instagram.com/greentopgifts/

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336: How Keewa Nurullah Cornered The Kid’s Market In Southside Chicago Jan 25, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Kido: https://kidochicago.com/
Kido’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidochicago/
Kido’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kidochicago
The Women’s Business Development Center: https://www.wbdc.org/en/

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Kido’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidochicago/

Kido’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kidochicago

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335: How Supermom Trina Small Created A Super Brand For Moms Jan 18, 2023

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Supermom Culture: https://supermomculture.com/
Hey Trina Blog: https://heytrina.com/

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Supermom Culture: https://www.instagram.com/supermomculture/

Trina Small: https://www.instagram.com/heytrinasmall/

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334: How to Get Your Side Hustle Up And Running Jan 11, 2023

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

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Links mentioned in this episode

Curlbox: https://curlbox.com/
Myleik Teele’s SHP Episode: https://youtu.be/FtJgMJXpUPY
Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/

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333: How to Jumpstart Your Year Jan 04, 2023

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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332: My Holiday Watchlist and Intentions for 2023 Dec 28, 2022

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!

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331: The Best of Side Hustle Pro 2022 Dec 21, 2022

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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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.

Links mentioned in this episode

Erika Chambers SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK5X8zomasY
Janae Marks SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsQgjebRyjQ&t=1s
Gia Peppers SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xmt_4B2hdSg
Desiree Verdejo SHP Episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6t9wcMKLAc
Monique Little SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrENJfAdTgI
Lola Banjo SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtahWQahfVQ
Rana Campbell SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFwbUYV9CrI
Renae Bluitt SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e0J6DKddL0
Shontay Lundy SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMR9okctpvA
DeNeitra Burnett SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5_G6FUyBQw
Wilglory Tanjong SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPvAbVVwxPQ&t=1s
Codie Elaine Oliver SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_lclY0g0-0&t=54s
Felicia Jackson SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9Gszg992uQ

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330: What I've Learned 5 Years Into Entrepreneurship Dec 14, 2022

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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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.

Links mentioned in this episode

My First Website: https://cailakspeaks.com/
Course From Scratch: https://danielleleslie.teachable.com/p/coursefromscratch
Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/
Tolu Garcia SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlyGjNJ0QD0&t=1s
Shonitria Anthony SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMqK3rhuVwY
Atlantic Article- A Profession Is Not a Personality: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/09/self-objectification-work/620246/
We Should All Be Millionaires Book: https://helloseven.co/the-book/
Most Used SHP Resources: https://stripe.com/, https://www.canva.com/, https://quickbooks.intuit.com/, https://www.freshbooks.com/

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NicailaTV: https://www.instagram.com/nicailatv/

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329: Side Hustle Pro: 2022 Year In Review Dec 07, 2022

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328: How Janae Marks Went From Side Hustler To Full Time Best Selling Children’s Author Nov 30, 2022

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Tufts University: https://www.tufts.edu/
The New School Masters Program: https://www.newschool.edu/writing/
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators: https://www.scbwi.org/
Simon and Schuster: https://www.simonandschuster.com/
Harper Collins: https://www.harpercollins.com/

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327: How Codie Elaine Oliver Brought Black Love To The Big Screen Nov 23, 2022

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Black Love Website: https://blacklove.com/
Own Network: https://www.oprah.com/app/own-tv.html
Black Love-The Interviews Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-love-the-interviews/id1552488882
Black Love Podcast Network: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/black-love-network/id6442514914

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

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326: How Two Friends Created A Million Dollar Wine Business During The Pandemic Nov 16, 2022

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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Links mentioned in this episode

The Sip Website: www.thesip.com
Base Ventures: https://www.base.ventures/
Darby Smart: https://creators.darbysmart.com/
Gap Rotational Management Program: https://www.gapinc.com/en-us/careers/student-and-recent-grads/rotational-management-program
East Oakland Community Project: https://www.eocp.net/

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325: How Wilglory Tanjong Got Her Luxury Bags From Senegal To Beyoncé Nov 09, 2022

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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Anima Iris Website: https://animairis.com/
College Prep Program:https://ledascholars.org/
Wharton/Lauder MBA Program: https://mba.wharton.upenn.edu/lauder-program/
Topicals Skincare:https://www.instagram.com/topicals/
Canva: https://www.canva.com/
Brandon Blackwood: https://www.instagram.com/brandonblackwoodnyc/?hl=en
Beyonce’s Stylist: https://www.instagram.com/kjmoody/?hl=en

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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 Nov 02, 2022

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 Oct 26, 2022

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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322: Rachel Rodgers Teaches Us Why We Should All Be Millionaires Oct 19, 2022

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

Links mentioned in this episode

Make Money Moves Challenge- http://sidehustlepro.co/moneymoves
We Should All Be Millionaires Club: https://helloseven.co/club/
Small Business Bodyguard: https://smallbusinessbodyguard.com/
Hello Seven Podcast- https://helloseven.co/
Growth Scale Assessment- https://helloseven.co
We Should All Be Millionaires Book- https://helloseven.co/the-book/

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@rachelrodgersesq

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321: How Shontay Lundy Got Black Girl Sunscreen in Every Target in America Oct 12, 2022

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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www.blackgirlsunscreen.com
https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsunscreen/
Contact@blackgirlsunscreen.com

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320: How Career Coach Angelina Darrisaw Went From Side Hustler To CEO Oct 05, 2022

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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Links mentioned in this episode

Angelina’s First Blog: https://www.csuiteswag.com/
Google Trainings Digital Coaches Program: https://grow.google/digital-coaches/
First SHP Episode with Angelina: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/angelinadarrisawcheeks/

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319: How To Move Forward With Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 4) REWIND Sep 28, 2022

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!

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The Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp

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318: How To Test Out Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 3) REWIND Sep 21, 2022

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

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317: How To Find The Right Audience or Customer For Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 2) REWIND Sep 14, 2022

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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Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp

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316: How To Choose The Right Side Hustle For You (REWIND) Sep 07, 2022

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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315: How Jerri Evans Is Evolving From Turning Natural Juice Bar Owner To Legacy Builder Aug 31, 2022

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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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 Aug 24, 2022

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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You Go Natural: @YouGoNatural

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313: How Ericka Chambers is Building Her Brand, Puzzles of Color, While Working Full Time REWIND Aug 17, 2022

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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PuzzlesofColor.com

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312: How Gia Peppers is Forging Her Own Path In Media Aug 10, 2022

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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311: How I’m Managing Life, Motherhood and Business Aug 03, 2022

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

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310: How Erica McAfee Grew The Sisters In Loss Podcast With Lessons Learned in Podcast Moguls Jul 27, 2022

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!

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309: How Ashley Reynolds Created The Most Sought After Stationery Brand, Cloth & Paper Jul 20, 2022

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!

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308: Play Pits Founder Chantel Powell Talks Growing Her Company From Her Kitchen To Target Shelves Jul 13, 2022

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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307: How Felicia Jackson Created The CPR Wrap—A Pocket-Sized Guide for CPR Jul 06, 2022

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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306: Latched and Hooked Founder Tiffini Gatlin Is Pioneering Synthetic Hair Without Scalp Irritation Jun 29, 2022

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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305: How Storyteller Renae Bluitt Amplifies Black Women Entrepreneurs with her Documentary & Brand, She Did That. Jun 22, 2022

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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304: How Shonitria Anthony Invested in Herself In Order To Grow Her Podcast, Blunt Blowin’ Mama Jun 16, 2022

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.

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303: How Shirley Ansley Grew Her Web Design Business From Side Hustle To Full-Time Career Jun 08, 2022

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!

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302: How Desiree Verdejo Created a Solution for Hyperpigmentation With Her Brand Hyper Skin REWIND Jun 01, 2022

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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301: How To Make Trading A Side Hustle With Teri Ijeoma REWIND May 25, 2022

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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300: Unlearning Purpose: How to Stop Overthinking and Start Side Hustling (REWIND) May 18, 2022

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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299: How Jessica Nabongo Became The First Black Woman to Travel To Every Country In The World May 11, 2022

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, 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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298: How Mented Cosmetics Grew From Side Hustle To Multi-Million Dollar Beauty Brand (w/ KJ Miller) May 05, 2022

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!

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297: How to Put Your Side Hustle Dreams in Drive (w/Rana Campbell) Apr 27, 2022

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!

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296: How Lola Banjo Launched Luxury Handbag Brand Silver & Riley While Side Hustling Apr 20, 2022

This week in the guest chair we have self described dreamer and doer Lola Banjo, the Founder, Creative Director and Designer of Silver & Riley, a premier luxury travel and fashion leather goods brand made exquisitely in Italy. Lola launched Silver & Riley in October 2019 with one main goal—creating stylish, functional and luxurious pieces that do not break the bank, yet make you look and feel like a million bucks. This Black-owned and Black-woman owned luxury handbag line is making waves. And it took years to get here.

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!

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295: How Savvy Events Founder DeNeitra Burnett's Pandemic Pivot Led To A 7-Figure Business Apr 13, 2022

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!

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294: How To Access Capital For Your Business (w/ Olivia Owens of IFundWomen of Color) Apr 06, 2022

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

This is an episode, you’re going to want to bookmark plus share with every woman business owner you know.

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293: How Ericka Chambers is Building Her Brand, Puzzles of Color, While Working Full Time Mar 30, 2022

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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292: How Gia Peppers is Forging Her Own Path In Media Mar 23, 2022

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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291: Side Hustle Pro is Being Inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame, I’m Re-Launching Merch, & I Moved Back to NY! Mar 16, 2022

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) Mar 09, 2022

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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289: Necole Kane Shares How to Reinvent Yourself As Many Times As You Need To REWIND Mar 02, 2022

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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288: How Monique Little Grew Her Natural Hair Accessory Brand into a Multimillion Dollar Company Feb 24, 2022

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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287: How Desiree Verdejo Created a Solution for Hyperpigmentation With Her Brand Hyper Skin Feb 16, 2022

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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286: My Business & Life Updates for Side Hustle Pro Feb 09, 2022

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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285 - How To Make Trading A Side Hustle With Teri Ijeoma Feb 02, 2022

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

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284: How To Move Forward With Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 4) Jan 26, 2022

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283: How To Test Out Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 3) Jan 19, 2022

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!

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282: How To Find The Right Audience For Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 2) Jan 13, 2022

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.

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281: How To Choose The Right Side Hustle For You (Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Pt 1) Jan 06, 2022

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.

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280: Inside My Playbook: How I Landed In The Top Charts When I Launched My Podcast Dec 16, 2021

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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279: Inside My Playbook: How I Landed Big Guests When I Was Just Starting Out Dec 10, 2021

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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278: Unlearning purpose: How to stop overthinking and start side hustling Dec 02, 2021

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 Nov 25, 2021

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.

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276: How Zakia Blain of FBF Body Determines When To Pivot In Business REWIND Nov 18, 2021

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

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275: Co-Work with me: Brand partnerships, Side Hustle Pro Merch, and Figuring out my Vlogging (and Life!) schedule Nov 11, 2021

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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274: How Charis Jones Crossed the $2 Million Mark With Sassy Jones Boutique (Rewind) Nov 04, 2021

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

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273: How The Spice Suite’s Angel Gregorio Expanded Her Spice Shop Into A Lifestyle Brand (Rewind) Oct 28, 2021

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

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272: Co-Work with me: What I’m Working On Now Oct 21, 2021

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 Oct 14, 2021

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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270: How I’m Refocusing on my Business in this Quarter & What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mom Oct 07, 2021

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 Sep 30, 2021

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 Sep 23, 2021

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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267: No More Excuses, It’s Time to Act on Your Side Hustle Idea REWIND Sep 16, 2021

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.

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266: Side Hustle Success in 3 Steps REWIND Sep 09, 2021

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.

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265: How to Overcome Doubt and Move Forward With Your Side Hustle REWIND Sep 02, 2021

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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264: Just Do It! Don’t Procrastinate, Start Your Side Hustle This Year REWIND Aug 26, 2021

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

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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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263: How Morgan DeBaun is Defying Expectations As A CEO Aug 19, 2021

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:

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262: Necole Kane Shares How to Reinvent Yourself As Many Times As You Need To Aug 12, 2021

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.

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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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261: How To Set Up Your Marketing Funnel & Earn Consistent Revenue With Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche Aug 05, 2021

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

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260: Getting Started With Facebook Ads For Your Side Hustle Jul 29, 2021

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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259: A Quick And Easy Way To Make Money In Your Marketing Funnel Jul 22, 2021

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

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258: Co-Work With Me: Setting Up My Marketing Funnel Jul 15, 2021

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

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257: How Influencer Dayna Bolden Attracts Opportunities And A Loyal Tribe By Being Her Authentic Self Jul 08, 2021

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!

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256: How Zakia Blain of FBF Body Determines When To Pivot In Business Jun 30, 2021

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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255: How Jerri Evans Is Evolving From Turning Natural Juice Bar Owner To Legacy Builder Jun 24, 2021

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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254: An Update With CurlMix CEO Kim Lewis - Building A Solid Community, Rejecting A Shark Tank Offer, And Raising $5M in Equity Crowdfunding Jun 16, 2021

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

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CurlMix
Backstage Capital
Traffic Sales Profit
Building A Story Brand Book (*affiliate link*)
Google Trends
SEM Rush
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253: How The Spice Suite’s Angel Gregorio Expanded Her Spice Shop Into A Lifestyle Brand Jun 09, 2021

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 May 26, 2021

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)

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251: How to Lay the Foundation of Your Business When You’re Just Getting Started May 19, 2021

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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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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250: How to Run Your Side Hustle in 1 Hour A Day May 12, 2021

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

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Helium 10

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Goal Getter Action Plan

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249: How To Side Hustle And Not Get Fired May 05, 2021

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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248: 3 Tips For Batch Scheduling Your Content And Your Life Apr 28, 2021

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.

Links mentioned in this episode

Goal Getter Action Plan

Canva

Planoly

Buffer

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247: Be Rooted Founder Jasmin Foster Went From Retail Buyer To The First Black-Owned Stationery Brand Sold at Target Apr 21, 2021

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

Links mentioned in this episode

Be Rooted

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246: Alicia Scott is Pioneering Clean Beauty for the Forgotten Shades With Her Brand Range Beauty Apr 14, 2021

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

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245: Side Hustle Progress Report: Nicaila TV YouTube Lessons, Growth, Struggles, and more! Apr 07, 2021

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 Mar 31, 2021

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 Mar 24, 2021

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 Mar 17, 2021

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 Mar 10, 2021

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 Mar 03, 2021

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 Mar 01, 2021

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 Feb 24, 2021

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 Feb 17, 2021

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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236: The Future Is Not French Tips: How Canishiea J. Sams Is Changing the Nail Art Scene Feb 10, 2021

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

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235: No More Excuses, It’s Time to Act on Your Side Hustle Idea Feb 05, 2021

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.

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234: Side Hustle Success in 3 Steps Jan 27, 2021

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.

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233: How to Overcome Doubt and Move Forward With Your Side Hustle Jan 20, 2021

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.

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232- Just Do It! Don’t Procrastinate, Start Your Side Hustle This Year Jan 06, 2021

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.

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231: How to Decide What Your Side Hustle Should Be in 2021 Dec 23, 2020

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:

What am I good at?
What do I enjoy doing in my spare time?
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!

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230: How Black Women Can Build Legacy Wealth Dec 16, 2020

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

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229: How to Actually Make Money Podcasting Dec 09, 2020

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

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228: Why You Should Start Podcasting Dec 02, 2020

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.

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227: Behind the Hustle: Real-Life Baby Updates, Breastfeeding, and Running a Business Nov 25, 2020

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

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226: How The Founder Of Grace Eleyae Went From Selling Products On Etsy To Selling One Of Oprah's Favorite Things Nov 18, 2020

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.

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225: How The Founder Of LUV SCRUB Is Selling Smooth Skin By Getting Rid Of Rags, Wash Cloths and Loofahs Nov 11, 2020

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!

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224: How The Founder Of BOOMBOX Boxing Club Is Navigating Owning A Fitness Business During Covid Nov 04, 2020

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!

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223: This Lingerie Brand Founded By A Side Hustler Is Redefining Beauty (Vera Moore of Love, Vera) Oct 28, 2020

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!

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222: HUSTLE BOMB: Letter to my younger self Oct 25, 2020

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!

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221: When this Mom Couldn't Find Gift Wrap With A Black Santa, She Decided To Make Her Own (Jacquelyn Rodgers of Greentop Gifts) Oct 22, 2020

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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220: How to Move Forward When You're An Unemployed Side Hustler Oct 14, 2020

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.

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219: Meet Jerri Evans, The Turning Natural Juice Bar Founder Transforming Lives in the Black Community (REWIND) Sep 25, 2020

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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218: How Arsha Jones Started An ECommerce Empire with Less Than $100 (REWIND) Sep 18, 2020

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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217: How Beatrice Dixon, The Founder of The Honey Pot Company, is Disrupting Feminine Care (REWIND) Sep 10, 2020

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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216: Partake Foods Founder Denise Woodard Was Rejected by 86 Investors Before Getting A Yes From Jay-Z (REWIND) Sep 03, 2020

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

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215: How this Busy Mom Created Play Pits All-Natural Deodorant for Kids (REWIND) Aug 27, 2020

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

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214: How Tracey Pickett Went From Lawyer to Founder of Hairbrella Aug 20, 2020

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

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213: How Teri Ijeoma Quit Her Job in Education to Trade Stocks and Travel the World Aug 13, 2020

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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212: An Update with Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Lisa Pegram Aug 05, 2020

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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211: My Biggest Lessons From 4 Million Podcast Downloads Jul 31, 2020

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

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210: How I Did it: Turning A Podcast Into A Full-Time Career Jul 30, 2020

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.

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209: 7 Tried and True Tips for Side Hustling When You Don’t Have a Lot of Time Jul 17, 2020

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.

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208: How I’m Transitioning Into Motherhood & Easing Back Into Entrepreneur Life Jul 10, 2020

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.

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207: Entrepreneur Diaries: I Had A Baby During the COVID-19 Pandemic! Jul 01, 2020

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 Jun 24, 2020

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.

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205: From Obama Secret Service to Her Own Firm: How Holli Draines Transitioned to Entrepreneurship Jun 17, 2020

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.

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204: From Her Garage to Target Shelves: How CEO Monique Rodriguez Built Mielle Organics From the Ground Up Jun 10, 2020

“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.

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203: How Uncharted Power Founder Jessica O. Matthews Is Bringing Energy Solutions to Underserved Populations Jun 03, 2020

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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202: How To Make Money Podcasting: The Guide To Having A Profitable Podcast (REWIND) May 27, 2020

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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201: I QUIT my Job! (REWIND) May 20, 2020

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) May 13, 2020

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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199: How to Lay the Foundation of Your Business (REWIND) May 06, 2020

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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198: How Two Friends Started A Greeting Card Line For the Culture Apr 29, 2020

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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197- How Monique Greenwood Grew the Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns Empire Apr 22, 2020

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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196: From Lay-Off to Comeback: How Designer Dionna Dorsey Created Her Own Thriving Design Boutique and Apparel Line Apr 15, 2020

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.

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Dionna Dorsey (Instagram) - @dionnadorsey

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195: How this Jewelry Designer Side Hustled for Over 10 Years Before Becoming An Entrepreneur (Lorraine West Jewelry) Apr 08, 2020

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) Apr 01, 2020

Today in the Side Hustle Pro guest chair, we welcome Petrushka Bazin Larsen, the Co-Founder of Sugar Hill Creamery in Harlem, NY. Sugar Hill Creamery is Harlem's only family-owned neighborhood ice cream shop.

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 Mar 25, 2020

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 Mar 18, 2020

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 Mar 11, 2020

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) Mar 04, 2020

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 Feb 26, 2020

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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188: How this Busy Mom Created Play Pits All-Natural Deodorant for Kids (w/ Chantel Powell) Feb 19, 2020

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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187: Meet Imani Ellis, The Side Hustler & Visionary Behind The CultureCon Conference Feb 12, 2020

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 Feb 05, 2020

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 Jan 29, 2020

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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184: How Real Housewives of Atlanta Star Tanya Sam Pivoted from Nursing to Tech Investor Jan 22, 2020

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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The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers

What You Do Is Who You Are: How to Create Your Business Culture

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183: How to Make Money Podcasting: The Guide to Having a Profitable Podcast Jan 15, 2020

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 Jan 08, 2020

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 Dec 30, 2019

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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Sakita Holley (Instagram) - @MissSuccess

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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 Dec 23, 2019

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.

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179: REWIND: From The Kitchen Sink To Target Shelves: Melissa Butler Of The Lip Bar Dec 18, 2019

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 Dec 11, 2019

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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177: REWIND: How Lisa Price Turned Her Side Hustle Into A Multimillion-Dollar Business Dec 04, 2019

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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Carol’s Daughter (Twitter) - @CarolsDaugther

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176: REWIND: CurlMix Founder Kim Lewis On How To Market Your Physical Products Nov 30, 2019

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 Nov 27, 2019

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 exudes confidence, energy, and just makes you want to walk into a room and take up space. As Auntie Janice (as I now refer to her in my head) likes to say, “knowledge married to experience breeds confidence.” When you have the experience and knowledge you must own that confidence. I listened to this episode twice as I was riding to the 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! Nov 21, 2019

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 Nov 13, 2019

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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172: Entrepreneur in Residence Check-In with Lisa Pegram, Founder of Belle 51 Nov 06, 2019

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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171: How this CEO Opened a Successful Bed & Breakfast on the Side (Lisa Brown Alexander of Wellspring Manor & Spa) Oct 30, 2019

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) Oct 23, 2019

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 Oct 18, 2019

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 Oct 17, 2019

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!

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167: How Rochelle Porter Launched Her Apparel and Lifestyle Brand While Working Full-Time Oct 02, 2019

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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166: How Charis Jones Crossed the $2 Million Mark With Sassy Jones Boutique Sep 27, 2019

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!

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165: How PhD, Gettin’ Grown Podcast Host, and Coach of #TeamTypingFast Dr. Tykeia Robinson Juggles it All (Side Hustle Spotlight) Sep 25, 2019

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) Sep 18, 2019

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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163: From Side Hustler to CEO: Meet Sonia Lewis, Founder of The First African American & Woman-Owned Student Loan Repayment Company Sep 11, 2019

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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SIDE HUSTLE PRO LIVE PODCAST! OCT 9 in DC Sep 09, 2019

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Side Hustle Pro Live!

October 9, 2019

THEARC Theatre in Washington, DC

Doors open: 7:00

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Featuring Special Guest Maya Elious

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162: How to Balance Your Side Hustle With Your J-O-B (Side Hustle Series Pt 3) Sep 04, 2019

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!

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161: Entrepreneur Diaries: I was on the TODAY show! Aug 23, 2019

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!

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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) Aug 14, 2019

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.

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159: How to NOT Let Fear Cripple You When You’re Starting Your Side Hustle (Side Hustle Series Pt 1) Aug 07, 2019

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.

I’m excited about this series! New episodes drop every single Wednesday!

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158: The 3 Year Anniversary Episode: 5 Lessons in Growing and Running My Business Jul 31, 2019

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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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.
The Side Hustle Summer Series is coming to the podcast in August 2019! Episodes drop every single Wednesday!

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157: How Personal Stylist Elsa Isaac Made a Name For Herself And Attracted Celebrity Clients Jul 24, 2019

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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156: Side Hustle Spotlight: How this Nurse Started Her Natural Skincare Business on The Side (Aliyah Jenkins of Body Treats) Jul 17, 2019

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) Jul 10, 2019

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

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154: Meet the Black Bridal Designer at the Forefront of the Wedding Industry (w/Andrea Pitter Campbell of Pantora Bridal) Jul 03, 2019

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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153: From Selling Headbands Out Of Her Trunk To Growing A Six-Figure eCommerce Brand (w/Tomara Watkins of Loza Tam) Jun 26, 2019

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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152: Meet the Woman Revitalizing the Bronx with the Boogie Down Grind Cafe (w/Majora Carter) Jun 19, 2019

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 Jun 12, 2019

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) Jun 05, 2019

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! May 29, 2019

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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148: Meet the Co-Founder of Africa's 1st Brand of Foldable Flats (Taffi Ayodele of Thando’s) May 22, 2019

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 May 15, 2019

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 May 08, 2019

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) May 01, 2019

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 Apr 26, 2019

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) Apr 24, 2019

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) Apr 17, 2019

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 Apr 10, 2019

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 Apr 03, 2019

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) Mar 29, 2019

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) Mar 27, 2019

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) Mar 20, 2019

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) Mar 13, 2019

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 Mar 06, 2019

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 Feb 27, 2019

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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133: How the Founder of D'IYANU started a Ready To Wear African Clothing Brand with No Fashion Background Feb 26, 2019

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 Feb 20, 2019

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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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) Feb 13, 2019

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 Feb 06, 2019

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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129: Should you start a podcast? Here's what you need to know Jan 30, 2019

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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128: How to Get Press For Your Business When You're Just Starting Out w/ Dreena Whitfield of Whit PR Jan 23, 2019

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 Jan 16, 2019

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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Ep 126: What Your Website Needs For Your Business to Flourish w/ Krystle Rowry Jan 10, 2019

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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Ep 125: The Simple System that Turned My Podcast Into a 6-Figure Business Jan 03, 2019

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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Ep 124: The Biggest Mistakes and Biggest Wins I Made In My Business This Year Dec 26, 2018

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 Dec 19, 2018

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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Ep 122: How the Founder of Spiked Spin is Creating a More Inclusive Fitness Industry Dec 12, 2018

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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Ep 121: Interior Designer Turned Startup Founder Nicole Gibbons on Launching Clare Dec 05, 2018

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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Ep 120: Ask Nicaila Anything! Nov 28, 2018

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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Ep 119: What It's Like To Launch A Chocolate Factory in Harlem w/Jessica Spaulding Nov 21, 2018

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

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Ep 118: Building Your Brand, Growing Your Following & Leveraging INFLUENCE w/ Brittany Hennessy Nov 14, 2018

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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Widows arrives in theaters on Friday! Watch more here.

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Ep 117: How Power Couple Monique and Chevalo Wilsondebriano started Charleston Gourmet Burger Company Nov 07, 2018

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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Ep 116: Entrepreneur Diaries: Do I need therapy? What my nutritionist told me & more Oct 31, 2018

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!

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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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Ep 115: How This Corporate Dropout Went From Engineering to Launching A 6-Figure Coaching Business w/Jereshia Hawk Oct 24, 2018

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!

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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 November 16! Check out the trailer here.

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Ep 114: How to Kick Imposter Syndrome to the Curb and Become a Fiercer Woman w/ Catherine Soliz-Rey Oct 17, 2018

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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Ep 113: Therapy for Black Girls' Dr. Joy Harden Bradford on How Founders Can Take Care of Their Mental Health Oct 10, 2018

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.

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Ep 112: How to Run a Business with Your Friends with Curly Girl Collective Oct 04, 2018

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!

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Ep 111: How The Shade Room Founder Angelica Nwandu Launched A Media Company on Instagram Sep 26, 2018

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 it-destination for breaking national stories. Angelica herself was named as one of the Forbes "30 under 30" in 2016 and has created an empire that inspired Refinery 29 to dub her "the Oprah of our generation.”

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 Sep 24, 2018

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 Sep 19, 2018

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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Ep 108: How To Get Your Niche Brand Into Major Retailers with Aycee Brown Sep 12, 2018

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, Goodnight Darling utilizes expert studies to develop products for enhancing the sleep experience. Goodnight Darling has partnered with West Elm Local on the east coast and several luxury boutiques. In addition to Aycee’s extensive work in building a brand trusted for increasing sleep quality, her commitment to educating her community on the effects of respecting rest rituals has made her a voice of authority in the self-care and sleep arena. She is now recognized for her uncanny ability to develop modern, posh products that soothe the body, relax the mind, and put her customers to sleep.

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 Sep 06, 2018

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 entrepreneurs. As CEO, she spearheaded the Centre’s strategy to support growth-stage entrepreneurs towards investment, raised funding for the expansion of the Centre’s mission, and relocated its headquarters from Montego Bay to Kingston.She previously headed the Programmes department – developing equity, loan, crowdfunding and grant opportunities, designing and developing the core content for the Centre’s free and open online platform, helping to launch the Alpha Angels Network of business angels in Jamaica, as well as impact analysis and reporting. Before joining the Branson Centre, Lisandra conducted economic and statistical research for the best-selling books Freakonomics and Superfreakonomics; consulted for the Ministry of Finance in Jamaica; worked at Bain & Company in New York City; and has helped develop a global brand strategy for Caribbean conglomerate GraceKennedy. She was previously a Director of Business Development at the RMP Group, a private investment firm based in Orlando, Florida that targeted businesses in the United States currently servicing Fortune 1000 clients for investments of growth capital.Lisandra has an MBA with First-Year Honors from Harvard Business School, and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Chicago, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Student Marshal. In 2008, she was featured in the CNBC documentary 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 Aug 29, 2018

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 Aug 23, 2018

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 Aug 17, 2018

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 Aug 08, 2018

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 Aug 01, 2018

Today in the guest chair we have Luam, celebrity choreographer and creative director. Luam has worked with artists and projects such as Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Nike, Rihanna, Kelly, Kanye, Reebok, Janelle Monae, X Factor, American Idol, America's Got Talent, the list goes on. She has obtained cult popularity among the dance community all over the world with her teachings and passion for spreading inspiration.Funny enough, Luam got her start dancing in the very same dance troupe that I danced with in college at UPenn, African Rhythms Drum and Dance Troupe. Though we were years apart, I relate to her as a creative spirit who finally allowed herself to be led by her soul and her natural talents and calling. Through her work, teachings and mentoring in the entertainment industry and beyond, Luam works to promote spiritual resilience and resistance and advocates for those overcoming all obstacles to do so.If there’s one thing I hope you get from this episode, it’s that you can be an artist and still thrive as an entrepreneur. Do not feel pressured to fit into the boxes that life makes you so desperately want to fit into it. Live unboxed.

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Ep 101: How Lindsey Day Co-Founded CRWN Magazine Jul 23, 2018

Today in the guest chair, we have Lindsey Day, the co-founder & Editor-In-Chief of CRWN Magazine; a premium, independent print publication about natural hair and the women who wear it. Through beautiful content, thoughtful commentary, hair inspiration and resources; CRWN exists to edify and empower Black women across the globe. Since its inception, CRWN has been featured by 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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Ep 100: How Candice Idehen Founded Harlem's Luxury Bed of Nails Salon Jul 18, 2018

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 Jul 17, 2018

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 Jul 09, 2018

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 Jul 01, 2018

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 Jun 29, 2018

Today in the guest chair is 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 Jun 20, 2018

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 accessible professional development resources to diverse working professionals, Angelina collaborates with employers to create business solutions that empower and educate teams, as well as retain and engage diverse employees. She also facilitates transformative career workshops and experiences that have reached over 4,000 working and aspiring professionals. Angelina’s company C-Suite Coach has a growing global client footprint with companies and individual entrepreneurs and across the United States, Israel, Australia, Canada, and more. C-Suite Coach has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Business Insider, Fast Company, Forbes, Essence, and more. Angelina also services small businesses as a Google Digital Coach, joining Google in bridging the digital divide by offering free coaching and resources to over 2500 NY-based diverse small businesses.

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 Jun 07, 2018

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 May 31, 2018

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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REWIND: From Selling Tea Out of Her Trunk to Selling in Major Retailers: Nailah Ellis-Brown of Ellis Island Tea May 24, 2018

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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REWIND: Myleik Teele On Why You Should Leap Before You’re Ready May 17, 2018

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:

What led her to be an entrepreneur
The most surprising part of starting curlBOX
How we as entrepreneurs can push past the need for approval
Her thoughts on taking that leap even when you're not ready
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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REWIND: From Drowning in Debt to Making 5 Figures A Month (Courtney Sanders of Think and Grow Chick) May 09, 2018

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

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REWIND: Find Your Niche, Create a Sales Funnel and Monetize with Maya Elious May 03, 2018

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

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Ep 93: How Brandice Daniel Grew Harlem’s Fashion Row Into A Premier Fashion Hub Apr 30, 2018

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.

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Ep 92: How This Fly Sister Duo Built An Epic Online Boutique (Cee Cee’s Closet NYC) Apr 27, 2018

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.

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Ep 91: Entrepreneur Diaries: I'm My Own Boss, Now What? Apr 11, 2018

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 Apr 05, 2018

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 Mar 28, 2018

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 Mar 21, 2018

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 Mar 14, 2018

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 Mar 07, 2018

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 Feb 28, 2018

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:

I was overwhelmed with the thought of breaking all of the content down
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 Feb 21, 2018

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 Feb 14, 2018

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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Ep 82: How to Be An Entrepreneur On Your Own Terms with Shellye Archambeau Feb 07, 2018

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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Ep 81: Entrepreneur Diaries 1 Jan 31, 2018

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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Ep 80: Tonya Rapley on How to Monetize Your Expertise Jan 25, 2018

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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Ep 79: Queen of Side Hustles Tracey Coleman on How to Thrive as a Multi Passionate Entrepreneur Jan 17, 2018

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 Jan 10, 2018

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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Ep 77: How to Fear Less and Live Your Best Life in 2018 Jan 04, 2018

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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76: I QUIT My Job Dec 27, 2017

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 be a sales team of one. I studied, I worked, I tried, I failed, I stayed determined.

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 Dec 22, 2017

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 Dec 20, 2017

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 most recent ventures are Flat Out of Heels (which provides rollable flats for women) and Solutions Vending International, recently renamed Pop Com, which provides a software solution to make vending machines more intelligent.

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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73: From Hustle to Empire: How Claire Sulmers Grew Fashion Bomb Daily Beyond A Blog Dec 13, 2017

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 fueled an underserved community of African-American and Latino style lovers. Claire’s body of work and online following- has allowed her to partner with major corporate brands who want to reach her audience including Toyota, Verizon and others. In 11 years, Claire has accumulated over 1.2 million followers, written a book “The Bomb Life”, and is now hosting on Revolt. I first learned about Claire when I started reading the Fashion Bomb blog 11 years ago. Like other readers, I have followed Claire’s evolution from blogger to brand ambassador to business woman. One of the reasons I am always so intrigued by Claire, is that at first glance, just looking at her instagram feed, you would have no idea of her story. But she has made some humbling moves and missteps on her path to getting where she is today and I have much respect for her for how she’s been able to flip fumbles into fortune.

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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72: Q&As - How Much Money Do You Invest Into Your Side Hustle & More Dec 06, 2017

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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71: How This Entrepreneur Built A Life She No Longer Needs A Vacation From Nov 30, 2017

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 overweight, living in her home country of Canada and just generally unhappy. But she decided she didn’t want her food addiction and obesity to be what defined her story and her end game. So she made drastic life changes to rewrite her own story. She lost 90 lbs and has kept it off for 10 years. Since losing 90 pounds, she has devoted her time to helping others achieve the same happiness she's found on this journey. As a Certified Personal Trainer, she has helped over 400 clients, both in person and online, lose a cumulative total of 3000+ pounds. And she did this all while side hustling. After several years side hustling, working in corporate and being a fitness professional on the side, she was finally able to build a life she no longer needs a vacation from.

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 Nov 22, 2017

Today in the guest chair is Brooklyn-bred and Baltimore-based entrepreneur, Kalilah Wright. Kalilah is the Owner and Creative Director of t-shirt company, Mess in a Bottle. Through Mess in a Bottle, a cutting-edge brand with timely and to-the-point messaging, she hopes to give voice to the voiceless. Kalilah has always had a business spirit and, in 2016, quit her job and hit the ground running with a fierce work ethic and grind mentality. As an accomplished designer and trained architect, she used her Master's degree from Morgan State University and Bachelors of Arts from Penn State University to establish her brand in Baltimore City, Maryland. I met Kalilah at the Rise Empowerment conference in DC in 2016. All I remember is her dressed in her Mess in a Bottle Gear and handing out free product to the conference speakers. Almost immediately, when I checked the conference hashtag one of the conference speakers had already shared Kalilah's gift on Instagram. I was impressed by her guerilla marketing and hustle mentality then and have been watching her journey ever since. On today's show, Kalilah shares more of the real deal holyfield of what it's like to be a new entrepreneur. Kalilah gets into:

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!

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69: From Selling Tea Out of Her Trunk to Selling in Major Retailers: Nailah Ellis-Brown of Ellis Island Tea Nov 16, 2017

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 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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68: How Felicia Leatherwood Became the Hollywood Hair Whisperer Oct 31, 2017

Today in the Side Hustle Pro guest chair is leading celebrity stylist, Felicia Leatherwood. Felicia’s hair styles have been featured on such high profile stars as Issa Rae of HBO's Insecure, Oscar Award nominee Ava Duvernay, Grammy winner Jill Scott, as well as a host of other celebrities, entertainment executives, rising stars and beauty entrepreneurs. With over 26 years of experience, Felicia also conducts hair care workshops for audiences around the globe under the brand "Loving Your Hair with Natural Care". Felicia's solutions and work have garnered her the "Hair Whisperer" title, as she is known for miraculously restoring health, beauty and vitality to her clientele's hair. She went so far as to conceive and manufacture her own Detangler Brush that allows easy detangling of all natural hair types. On today’s show, Felicia gets into:

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 Oct 25, 2017

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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66: An Entrepreneur in Hollywood: ‘Black Love’ Co-Creator Codie Elaine Oliver Oct 18, 2017

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 documentary series on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network. If you’ve ever wondered how producers, screenwriters and filmmakers of color get their work in front of a mass audience and on major networks or movie studios, this is the episode for you. Codie is a graduate of Howard University and the Peter Stark Producing Program at USC. Before becoming an independent filmmaker, she worked in feature film development at Fox Searchlight Pictures, then produced events and supported filmmaking programs at Film Independent, The Los Angeles Film Festival, and the Independent Spirit Awards. She also co-produced the feature film, DESTINED, starring Cory Hardrict and Jesse Metcalfe which will be released in fall 2017. On this episode, we get into:

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 Oct 11, 2017

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 Oct 04, 2017

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, body and spirit as we hustle to launch our businesses. To Latham, self-care is a priority part of life, not just a trendy habit.

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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