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**Side Hustle Pro**

Side Hustle Pro spotlights bold black women entrepreneurs who have scaled from side hustle to profitable business. Join Chief Side Hustler turned full-time entrepreneur Nicaila Matthews Okome for your weekly installment of Side Hustle Pro and learn actionable strategies to start small and get going–wherever and whoever you are. Side Hustle Pro features interviews with inspiring Black women entrepreneurs who started out as side hustlers, including interviews with Myleik Teele, Morgan DeBaun, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, and more!

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

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So you’ve thought about it forever, but actually launching your side hustle is the hardest part.

I’m here to remind you that it’s OK to try things out, start over, and then try again!

In this episode I share:

The first side hustle I tried and why I quickly learned it wasn’t for me
How to find the entry point to break into your side hustle’s industry
How taking my time allowed to me prove the concept of my products
Five steps to getting your side hustle off the ground and more

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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.

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

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We’re starting off 2023 with a major jumpstart.!

No, I’m not giving you a 12-step productivity solution. Instead, I’m sharing five practical tips to help you set yourself up for success and have your best year yet. It can be exciting to start a new year but it can also be overwhelming. I’m here to remind you that you don’t have to have it all together, and you can start over as many times as you need to.

In episode 333 I share:

How to master your self talk this year
Why you should focus on what it feels like and not what it looks like
How to change your relationship with money
How to make a plan for the year and put it into action
Why you don’t need to wait for permission

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

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As we count down to the new year, I thought I would share some of the holiday favorites I’m watching (or excited to watch!) this holiday season. Plus, I’m sharing my intentions for 2023. Happy New Year!

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Links mentioned in this episode

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Side Hustle Pro Holiday Gift Guide Get the FREE downloadable Holiday Gift Guide featuring over 50 Black women owned businesses, find it here: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/black-woman-owned-business-guide/

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

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One of the best parts of interviewing black women entrepreneurs is the wisdom they share and getting to apply those gems in my own world and share it with all of you. We’re taking a look back on the best of Side Hustle Pro in 2022. From women expanding their businesses into every Target in America, to women inspiring Beyoncé and Kerry Washington, we had some exciting guests this year! Tune in to find out who was dropping that Side Hustle knowledge.

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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.

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

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This week I’m walking you down the winding path I took to get Side Hustle Pro to where it is today. Starting in the corporate world at companies like NPR and Google, it took me several years and several career experiences to realize that I was meant for entrepreneurship. Once I decided to be my own boss, I had to develop a whole new set of skills.

In this episode, I’m giving you the inside look into:

How and why I decided to quit my job and become a full time entrepreneur
Why I went back to school to get my MBA, and still continue to take courses, read, and seek out mentors to develop my business skills
The honest reality of entrepreneurship and how I’ve navigated it’s pros and cons

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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

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This week I sat down with Janae Marks, the critically acclaimed author of middle grade novels From the Desk of Zoe Washington and A Soft Place to Land. We get to hear about her journey from writing as a side hustle to becoming a full time author. Now, her best selling book is soon to be a Disney Original movie, produced by Kerry Washington!

In episode 328 Janae shares:

How impactful and important her novels are for young Black kids
How to get started as a new author and the reality of how long the process all takes
The pros and cons of self-publishing vs pitching a publishing house
How Disney Channel picked up her novel to become an original movie, executive produced by Kerry Washington

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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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Janae’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janaemarksbooks/

Janae’s Website: http://www.janaemarks.com

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

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

In this episode she shares:

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

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Shopify. Go to shopify.com/hustlepro for a free fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.

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

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

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This week in the guest chair we have Erica Davis, the CEO & Founder of The Sip, a lifestyle brand that focuses on the education and discovery of champagne and sparkling wine. Along with Co-Founder Catherine Carter, Erica has opened the door for many people, especially women, to discover and indulge in the luxury of champagne. As an Oakland native, Erica made it her mission through The Sip to give back to the city through charitable initiatives coupled with every purchase.

In this episode Erica shares:

How working at a startup prepared her for entrepreneurship
How she balances work and relationship with her best friend/co-founder
Her mission to change how alcohol is marketed to women

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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

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In this very exciting episode, I’m chatting with Wilglory Tanjong, the Founder and CEO of Anima Iris, a technology-driven luxury bag brand that is industrializing Africa through retail. Starting with a personal investment of $5K, in under two years Wilglory has scaled Anima Iris into a multimillion-dollar valued company.

In this episode she shares:

How she worked alongside artisans in Dakar, Senegal for their craftsmanship and ended up supporting their livelihoods and families
Her advice on keeping the faith and betting on yourself and your business every time
The crazy story of how she got Beyoncé to rock an Anima Iris bag and post about it on Instagram!

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This episode is brought to you by:

Shopify.

Go to shopify.com/hustlepro for a free fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.

Links mentioned in this episode

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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#SideHustlePro

Anima Iris: https://www.instagram.com/anima.iris/

Wilglory: https://www.instagram.com/wilgloryy/

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