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This week in the guest chair we have Kalyn Johnson Chandler. Starting as a career lawyer in big law, then transitioning to fashion, Kalyn has now evolved into a full time artist and entrepreneur as the founder of Effie’s Paper: Stationery & Whatnot, a lifestyle brand empowering women and presenting on-trend accessories for work, travel and daily life. In this episode she shares: How she seamlessly transitioned from field to field through confidence and discipline How she learned entrepreneurial skills through self-teaching, mentors, and business programs How having a solid business model, attending events and making connections landed her products in Walmart Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 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 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 Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Kalyn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjy4BN_OiVH/ Effie’s Paper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjy4BN_OiVH/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the guest chair we have Eunique Jones Gibson, a personal entrepreneur shero of mine. Eunique is the creator of the hit-game #CultureTags and CEO/CCO of several brands including Because of Them We Can, The Happy Hues Company, and the innovative agency, Culture Brands. In this episode she shares: How she created one of the most well known campaigns and platforms for Black culture How reinvesting her skills and money into each new venture provided solid foundations Why she describes herself as a cultural architect and how refusing to limit her goals/ideas has created many opportunities for Black creators And so much more, you don’t want to miss the gems dropped this episode! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 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 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Eunique’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euniquejg/ 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. Printify- Printing Profits is your new must-listen Podcast from Printify, the platform that allows you to sell custom products around the world, and it’s available on all major podcast platforms, now. 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 Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the guest chair we have Jasmine Taylor, founder and owner of Baddies and Budgets, a financial education platform that aims to make products and provide a community to empower women of color who are struggling with their finances. In this episode she shares: How she turned her $1200 stimulus check into a $1M business How she uses social media as her sole marketing platform Her top tips and the resources she provides to take control of your money Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. Printify- Printing Profits is your new must-listen Podcast from Printify, the platform that allows you to sell custom products around the world, and it’s available on all major podcast platforms, now. 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baddiesnbudgets/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baddiesandbudgets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I’m sitting down with Rachel Rodgers. Rachel is the creator of the Hello Seven brand and the founder of We Should All Be Millionaires: The Club. Her book, We Should All Be Millionaires is a woman’s guide to earning more, building wealth, and gaining economic power. After law school, Rachel decided to put her degree to use and started offering her lawyer services to small businesses. Like most side hustlers, she then reevaluated if that work was truly fulfilling and realized she could be doing so much more. Then Hello Seven was born. Today, Rachel teaches diverse women how to grow an asset that will last beyond them and how to scale their own business to seven figures. In episode 354, Rachel shares: Why we must confront the stories we tell ourselves about money How she pivoted from a legal services business to business coaching Rachel even puts me in the hot seat and forces me to confront how I’m restricting my own growth as a business owner! You don’t want to miss this one This episode is brought to you by: HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. Printify- Printing Profits is your new must-listen Podcast from Printify, the platform that allows you to sell custom products around the world, and it’s available on all major podcast platforms, now. Tune in to episode 354 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro @rachelrodgersesq 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 use my links. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the guest chair we have Seretha Willingham is the Founder and CEO of SJW Logistics, a Third-Party Logistics company providing freight transportation, warehousing and e-Commerce order fulfillment services. In this episode she shares: How she acquired her company and quickly and sustainably expanded The systems she has in place to manage her company’s cash flow and finances How she continues to grow and effectively manage her teams and employees Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork Printify- Printing Profits is your new must-listen Podcast from Printify, the platform that allows you to sell custom products around the world, and it’s available on all major podcast platforms, now. 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 Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Seretha’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seretha-willingham-89308688 Seretha’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seretha.willingham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the guest chair we have Naseema McElroy, author and the founder of Financially Intentional, a platform about personal finance and living life intentionally. Starting with just under one million dollars in debt, Naseema taught herself financial literacy, paid off her debt, and started side hustling as a consultant teaching others to do the same. In this episode she shares: How she created an intentional budget that didn’t leave her in a place of lack Why she believes everyone can take control of their finances, and how to actually do it The different income streams and resources she uses to stay financially free, and much more! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the guest chair we have former Side Hustle Pro guest Imani Ellis, CEO and Founder of CultureCon and The Creative Collective NYC. While working as Vice President of Communications at NBC Universal, Imani founded The CCNYC and began her journey to becoming the full-time CEO of her company and CultureCon. In this episode she shares: How CultureCon and The CCNYC has hugely expanded since we last spoke The steps she took to firmly make the decision of becoming a full-time entrepreneur How she effectively built and manages a team of 25 people And so much more, you don’t want to miss this episode! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: 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 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imaniimani/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyimanigirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I sat down with Terri-Nichelle Bradley, the founder of Brown Toy Box, an educational toy company producing STEAM toys, media, and experiences for centering and celebrating Black children. While working full time, Terri-Nichelle took Brown Toy Box from being a side hustle to a full-scale business. In this episode she shares: How she expanded to being sold in every Target nationwide Why she pivoted from being a subscription box to direct to consumer How she used her network and won investors to fund toy production Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re wrapping up the solo series on how to regroup and get unstuck in your side hustle for quarter two, this time we’re talking podcast promo. In this episode I share: How to grow your brand awareness to a wider audience The best platforms/apps to promote your business Why you should invest in paid advertisements Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And we’re back with another solo episode. This week I’m giving you the easy step by step process of building an effective email list for your side hustle. In this episode I share: How to take the first step to inviting people to your email list How being consistent with my email list quickly grew my audience engagement The best platforms to optimize communication with your contacts Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 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: Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As an entrepreneur, content creation has become a huge part of expanding a business. So this week I’m sharing 4 tips that have helped me take the pressure off creating awesome content while running a business. In this episode I’m sharing: How to optimize your recording sessions to get content done quicker My favorite content creation tech and tools, and much more! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 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 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 Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the guest chair we have Quianne Perrin Savoy and Sonja Smith, founders of The Merch Studio. They provide businesses and entrepreneurs with unique and completely customizable merchandise. In this episode they share: How their creative backgrounds set the foundation for starting their own business How they expanded from small business to having corporate clients The processes they use to ensure high quality and timely customer service Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 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: 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Moore & Moore Merch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themerchstudio/ Moore & Moore Merch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themerchstudio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 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 Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Cat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catpeoples/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info HBCU Prep School Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbcuprepschool/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. Comcast RISE “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 Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Domonique’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snoopdoggydom/ Domonique’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domoink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork Comcast RISE “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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Grandbaby Cakes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandbabycakes/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Check out episode 340 and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Sweetkiwi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetkiwiusa/ Ehime’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theehime/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: Shopify Go to shopify.com/hustlepro for a free fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. 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 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 Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re dropping double the gems this episode as I sit down with DMV moms Nikki Osei-Barrett and Simona Noce Wright, founders of the premiere organization for millennial moms of color, District Motherhued ® and the first and only conference for millennial moms of color, The Momference®. In this episode Simona and Nikki share: What it took to successfully launch The Momference® while working full time jobs and raising kids How they secured Kelly Rowland as a keynote speaker at The Momference® How they pioneered a regional and national mommy group movement by focusing on serving their specific audience How God, coffee, and community got them through all obstacles! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 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 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info District Motherhued Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/districtmotherhued/ The Momference Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themomference/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back with an update episode with Jacquelyn Rodgers, founder of Greentop Gifts. I first spoke with Jacquelyn in 2020, when we learned Greentop Gifts aims to create products that represent what the holidays look like for Black and Brown families. Since then, Jacquelyn has gotten Greentop Gifts into retailers like Target and Amazon. In this episode Jacquelyn shares: What it took to get into Target retail and the village that supported her journey there The many grant competitions and accelerator programs she’s used to expand her business and network The hilarious mantra she uses to make sure she doesn’t burn out while running a business, being a wife and mom of two, and much more! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 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 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info https://www.instagram.com/greentopgifts/ www.greentopgifts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the guest chair we have Keewa Nurullah. Keewa is mom of two, a fourth generation Black Wall Street descendant, and founder Kido Chicago, a wildly popular children’s brand and destination in the Southside of Chicago. In this episode she shares: How she scaled her business from a single onesie to carrying 1000s of children’s products online and in her storefront Why she created a community gathering space for parents on Chicago’s Southside How she’s carrying on the legacy of her entrepreneurial ancestors affected by the Tulsa Massacre Check out episode 336 and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 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 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro, #SideHustlePro Kido’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidochicago/ Kido’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kidochicago Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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. 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 Supermom Culture: https://supermomculture.com/ Hey Trina Blog: https://heytrina.com/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Supermom Culture: https://www.instagram.com/supermomculture/ Trina Small: https://www.instagram.com/heytrinasmall/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So you’ve thought about it forever, but actually launching your side hustle is the hardest part. I’m here to remind you that it’s OK to try things out, start over, and then try again! In this episode I share: The first side hustle I tried and why I quickly learned it wasn’t for me How to find the entry point to break into your side hustle’s industry How taking my time allowed to me prove the concept of my products Five steps to getting your side hustle off the ground and more Check out episode 334 and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re starting off 2023 with a major jumpstart.! No, I’m not giving you a 12-step productivity solution. Instead, I’m sharing five practical tips to help you set yourself up for success and have your best year yet. It can be exciting to start a new year but it can also be overwhelming. I’m here to remind you that you don’t have to have it all together, and you can start over as many times as you need to. In episode 333 I share: How to master your self talk this year Why you should focus on what it feels like and not what it looks like How to change your relationship with money How to make a plan for the year and put it into action Why you don’t need to wait for permission Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 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. Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we count down to the new year, I thought I would share some of the holiday favorites I’m watching (or excited to watch!) this holiday season. Plus, I’m sharing my intentions for 2023. Happy New Year! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 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 Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook 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/ Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. Comcast RISE is one of the best opportunities for small business owners! It is a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative designed to help strengthen small businesses owned by women of color and people of color. To date, Comcast RISE has helped over 9,500 small businesses across the U.S. with marketing, media, or technology upgrades FOR FREE—and your business could be next! Qualifying businesses can apply to receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business. Plus even winners can apply again for a different grant! Go to sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise to learn more and apply. 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 Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook 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/ Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I’m walking you down the winding path I took to get Side Hustle Pro to where it is today. Starting in the corporate world at companies like NPR and Google, it took me several years and several career experiences to realize that I was meant for entrepreneurship. Once I decided to be my own boss, I had to develop a whole new set of skills. In this episode, I’m giving you the inside look into: How and why I decided to quit my job and become a full time entrepreneur Why I went back to school to get my MBA, and still continue to take courses, read, and seek out mentors to develop my business skills The honest reality of entrepreneurship and how I’ve navigated it’s pros and cons Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. Comcast RISE is one of the best opportunities for small business owners! It is a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative designed to help strengthen small businesses owned by women of color and people of color. To date, Comcast RISE has helped over 9,500 small businesses across the U.S. with marketing, media, or technology upgrades FOR FREE—and your business could be next! Qualifying businesses can apply to receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business. Plus even winners can apply again for a different grant! Go to sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise to learn more and apply. 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook 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/ Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro NicailaTV: https://www.instagram.com/nicailatv/ #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week I sat down with Janae Marks, the critically acclaimed author of middle grade novels From the Desk of Zoe Washington and A Soft Place to Land. We get to hear about her journey from writing as a side hustle to becoming a full time author. Now, her best selling book is soon to be a Disney Original movie, produced by Kerry Washington! In episode 328 Janae shares: How impactful and important her novels are for young Black kids How to get started as a new author and the reality of how long the process all takes The pros and cons of self-publishing vs pitching a publishing house How Disney Channel picked up her novel to become an original movie, executive produced by Kerry Washington Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 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 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Janae’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janaemarksbooks/ Janae’s Website: http://www.janaemarks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I sat down with Codie Elaine Oliver, the CEO and Co-founder of Black Love, Inc. The 100% Black owned media company, founded by Codie Elaine Oliver and husband Tommy Oliver, is a hub for Black couples and singles to have transparent conversations around relationships, parenthood, dating, and more through their app, podcast network, documentaries, and live events. We get the inside scoop on how Codie built her show from the ground up and grew into a multimedia empire. In this episode she shares: How she and her husband Tommy Oliver self funded Black Love, Inc. The strategic moves she made to pitch Black Love to a network while maintaining ownership The systems she has in place to manage a thriving career while being a mom of three Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 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. 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 Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Codie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codieco/ Black Love Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacklove/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info https://www.instagram.com/theofficialsipsociety/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: Shopify. Go to shopify.com/hustlepro for a free fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. 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 Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Anima Iris: https://www.instagram.com/anima.iris/ Wilglory: https://www.instagram.com/wilgloryy/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Links mentioned in this episode UI Narrative Podcast Blue Yeti Riverside.FM Zencastr General Assembly UX Design Course Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro UI Narrative - @uinarrative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode I'm sharing inside my playbook, how I landed in the top charts when I launched my podcast. I’m giving you five tips to make sure your podcast launch is successful. I share all these tips and much more in my Podcast Moguls Accelerator. Podcast Moguls is an 8 week, interactive accelerator program that teaches my proven, effective marketing strategies to emerging podcasters who want to make an impact, build a brand, and monetize their podcast. To learn more about How To Start Podcasting, sign up for my next free Masterclass: podcastmoguls.com To learn more about my Podcast Moguls Accelerator visit: podcastmoguls.com Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 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 Podcast Moguls Free Masterclass Podcast Moguls Accelerator Nicaila TV YouTube channel My old blog 5 Day Branding Blitz Download Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I’m sitting down with Rachel Rodgers. Rachel is the creator of the Hello Seven brand and the founder of We Should All Be Millionaires: The Club. Her book, We Should All Be Millionaires is a woman’s guide to earning more, building wealth, and gaining economic power. After law school, Rachel decided to put her degree to use and started offering her lawyer services to small businesses. Like most side hustlers, she then reevaluated if that work was truly fulfilling and realized she could be doing so much more. Then Hello Seven was born. Today, Rachel teaches diverse women how to grow an asset that will last beyond them and how to scale their own business to seven figures. In episode 322, Rachel shares: Why we must confront the stories we tell ourselves about money How she pivoted from a legal services business to business coaching Rachel even puts me in the hot seat and forces me to confront how I’m restricting my own growth as a business owner! You don’t want to miss this one Tune in to episode 322 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube p.s. Rachel's Make Money Moves Challenge is happening again next week, October 24-October 28. I highly recommend signing up! I left her last challenge invigorated and also made money each day of the challenge using the tips she shared. Game changer!!! I loved it so much I'm doing it AGAIN. Sign up here 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro @rachelrodgersesq 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 use my links. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shontay Lundy, Founder of Black Girl Sunscreen is in the guest chair today. In 2016, Shontay realized she was tired of using sunscreen that left a white residue on her dark skin. So she decided to leverage her MBA and knack for business to develop a melanin-friendly option. Since then, Shontay has emerged as a thought leader and innovator in the beauty industry and her success has been chronicled by Forbes, Business Insider, Teen Vogue, InStyle, and countless other national publications. In just a few years, Black Girl Sunscreen has made its way to Ulta, CVS, Walgreens, Macys.com, NordstromRack.com, FSA.com, Ross, TJ Maxx, and specialty retailers across the globe. In episode 321, Shontay shares: How she grew Black Girl Sunscreen into 10,000 doors and eight retailers What it took to prove the concept of sunscreen for dark skin How she drives her business on intuition and clever strategizing Check out episode 321 and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 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 www.blackgirlsunscreen.com https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsunscreen/ [email protected] Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsunscreen/ https://www.instagram.com/shontay_lundy/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 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/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info @linadarrisaw @csuitecoach @digitalcoachesprogram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’ve done your research, gathered your materials and are ready to launch your side hustle. Now what? Keep GOING. This is the time to reevaluate, regroup, and dig deeper. A lot of side hustlers who get to this point will start to lose the spark they had when they first started. In episode 319, I’m giving you the tips to keep that same energy and build your side hustle into a sustainable business. Tips shared include: How to affirm yourself to build confidence The next steps to stay on track with your goals How to continue to find inspiration I’m also hosting a live Side Hustle Bootcamp next week. Whether you’ve started your side hustle or are still trying to get it off the ground, this challenge is designed to help you get out of your head and into action. Go to sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp to sign up! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: Comcast RISE is one of the best opportunities for small business owners! It is a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative designed to help strengthen small businesses owned by women of color and people of color. To date, Comcast RISE has helped over 9,500 small businesses across the U.S. with marketing, media, or technology upgrades FOR FREE—and your business could be next! Qualifying businesses can apply to receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business. Plus even winners can apply again for a different grant! Go to sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise to learn more and apply. The Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp I’m hosting a live Side Hustle Bootcamp next week. Whether you’ve started your side hustle or are still trying to get it off the ground, this challenge is designed to help you get out of your head and into action. Go to sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp to sign up! ShopifySign up for a FREE trial at shopify.com/hustlepro to start selling online today. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Links mentioned in this episode My Old Blog Wordpress Theme Detector Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Podcast Moguls Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our elders weren’t wrong when they said “You’ll never know until you try”, okay! When starting your side hustle, all the research in the world can’t compare to actually launching and testing it out. This may feel like the hardest part, but don’t let perfectionism get in the way. You’ve already done all the prep work, now it’s time to see the fruit of your labors. In episode 318, you’ll learn the steps needed to launch the side hustle of your dreams. This is part three of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp series, where I teach you how to start your side hustle. In the episode we discuss: How to put yourself out there and get your side hustle recognized as a brand What platforms you’ll need to set up How to be brave and just start The Side Hustle Bootcamp is designed to help busy, multi-passionate professionals just like you discover your perfect side hustle and get it up and running. Join us over at sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: Comcast RISE is one of the best opportunities for small business owners! It is a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative designed to help strengthen small businesses owned by women of color and people of color. To date, Comcast RISE has helped over 9,500 small businesses across the U.S. with marketing, media, or technology upgrades FOR FREE—and your business could be next! Qualifying businesses can apply to receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business. Plus even winners can apply again for a different grant! Go to sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise to learn more and apply. Links mentioned in this episode My Old Blog Wordpress Theme Detector Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Podcast Moguls Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Links mentioned in this episode Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp Podcast Moguls Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re still struggling to discover your perfect side hustle, you’re not alone. It’s because you’re good at more than one thing. But here’s a tip: just because you enjoy something, doesn’t mean it needs to be your side hustle! Let’s get into how to take all of your many ideas, and truly determine if it’s the best side hustle for you. This episode is part one of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp series, where I teach you how to start your side hustle. In this episode we discuss: Narrowing down your ideas to find a sustainable side hustle How to lean into your community to get started The value of the information you already know P.s. I’m hosting a live side hustle accountability challenge called the Side Hustle Bootcamp and you can sign up right now. The Side Hustle Bootcamp is designed to help busy, multi-passionate professionals just like you discover your perfect side hustle and get it up and running Go to sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp to learn more and save your spot Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube 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 Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp The sample poll I sent to my friends 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. Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today in the guest chair is Jerri Evans, the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars. Jerri was first on the show in 2017 and now she’s back with an update! As the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars, Jerri Evans has revolutionized juicing in the “hood”. By bringing better choices to communities that otherwise lack access to healthy options, Jerri dedicated her mission to serving the often under-served and overlooked. It was Evans’ late mother Annette Turner, who founded Turning Natural, after being diagnosed with Stage II Breast Cancer. Shortly after her mother’s transition, Evans quit her then excelling career as an Aeronautical Engineer to pursue helping those who were looking to take care of themselves. Eight years and six locations later, Jerri has committed to continuing her mom’s legacy and trailblazing her own. On this episode, hear how Jerri: Thinks about how and when to expand to a new location Addressed her shortcomings as a manager to make her team stronger Navigates “graduating” from a business she founded and having an exit strategy! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube Links mentioned in this episode Turning Natural Juice Bars DC Consumer Regulatory Affairs Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro Turning Natural - @turningnatural Jerri Evans - @jerrichanel #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I chat with Monique Little, CEO & Founder of You Go Natural, one of the nation’s fastest growing natural hair accessory brands. Little founded the company to address the need for easy styling options for women who opt to wear their hair in its natural state. Having started with just a sewing machine, some remnant fabric from her mother’s stash and an idea, in just five years Little has successfully grown a multimillion dollar brand. In this episode you will learn: How wanting more freedom in her schedule led to the start of You Go Natural How she got her product to grow in the first six months to a point where she was making more than her full time job’s salary How she went from working with contractors to opening up a facility and hiring full time employee When she decided to raise capital and how she had to explain the black women’s beauty experience to people who didn’t understand the need for her product Her marketing strategy for scaling the business, when she knew it was time to bring in an external team, & how being in your own target market helps with knowing what to say to your audience + much more! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube Links mentioned in this episode YouGoNatural.com Shoe Dog A Memoir by the Creator of Nike Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro You Go Natural: @YouGoNatural Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Links mentioned in this episode PuzzlesofColor.com Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Puzzles of Color- @PuzzlesofColor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the guest chair we have Gia Peppers, an award-winning on-air talent, entertainment journalist, content creator, and podcaster who is most known for her work as a contributor on NBC's primetime morning show, "Today Show," her nationally syndicated Urban One Radio show and podcast, "More Than That with Gia Peppers," and as 1/5th of the wildly popular podcast, "Black Girl Pod." She shares with us how with each piece of content she creates or participates in, she hopes to remind everyone that the greatness that inspires us in others also lives in each one of us. In this episode we discuss: How she found a way to do what she loved at a time where there weren’t many opportunities in the entertainment industry How her father inspired her love for journalism How all of her experiences helped her get to where she is now How she taps into the little daily joys of life for happiness rather than focusing so much on the big accomplishments + so much more.. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Links mentioned in this episode Black Girl Podcast More Than That Podcast Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Gia Peppers: @GiaPeppers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am back with a solo episode where I am sharing: How moving back to NY has been life changing & what I’ve learned from my entry into motherhood How I am focusing on my mindset and systems this quarter What I am hiring for in my life & the book that inspired these ideas + so much more Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: Trade And Travel Through Trade and Travel, you can learn how to trade as a side hustle and supplement your income with trading. sign up for the Trade and Travel program at sidehustlepro.co/tradeandtravel Thrive Causemetics Get 15% off of your first purchase order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/hustlepro Links mentioned in this episode We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers NicailaTV Goal Getter Action Plan Side Hustle Pro Shop Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today in the guest chair we have Erica McAfee, one of my Podcast Moguls students who's here to share her journey of growing her podcast, Sisters in Loss, through the lessons learned inside of the Podcast Moguls accelerator program. Erica is the Founder and CEO of Sisters in Loss, a maternal child health hub that helps Black women replace silence with storytelling around pregnancy and infant loss and infertility. Sisters in Loss provides pregnancy, birth, postpartum, bereavement doula, and grief services to help women step beyond anxiety and fear and into trust and peace after loss. Its self-titled podcast spotlights resilient Black mothers who share intimate details of their journey to motherhood through painful, but inspirational loss and infertility stories. Sisters in Loss has been featured in Forbes, BBC News, Black Enterprise, Women's Health, The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and The White House. In this episode she shares: How her interest in alternate methods of growing a family inspired her to start podcasting What attracted her to join Podcast Moguls and her journey within the program Her top lessons learned from Podcast Moguls + so much more! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: Trade and Travel Through Trade and Travel, you can learn how to trade as a side hustle and supplement your income with trading. Sign up for the Trade and Travel program at sidehustlepro.co/tradeandtravel Links mentioned in this episode www.sistersinloss.com Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Sisters in Loss- @SistersInLoss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the guest chair we have Ashley Reynolds, Founder of Cloth & Paper. Established in 2015, Cloth & Paper was birthed from necessity! Ashley left her corporate finance job of 9 years and needed to devise a plan on what her next career move would be, while fulfilling her dream of being an entrepreneur. While on the hunt for a new planner, she noticed that there weren't any on the market that quite fit her minimal aesthetic or needs. It was at that point her journey down the paper trail began. She then spent endless hours and days designing planner inserts from scratch with no previous background or education in graphic design. Shortly after, a stationery business blossomed and the line grew to offer leather planners, luxury pens, and more quintessential styles. She ran C&P alone for the first year and a half, testing her true abilities as an entrepreneur. Today, she is still head designer, AKA mastermind, behind it all, growing Cloth & Paper into a brand with over 40 employees, 100K Instagram followers, and thousands of passionate customers. In this episode she shares: What inspired her to start Cloth & Paper How she created her first planner insert on Microsoft Word! How her organic approach to marketing supported the growth of her business & so much more! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by: US BankVisit USBank.com for the tools you need to make your business boom! / If you’ve got goals, hopes, and dreams visit USBank.com to make them happen! U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity lender and member FDIC Trade and Travel Through Trade and Travel, you can learn how to trade as a side hustle and supplement your income with trading. Sign up for the Trade and Travel program at sidehustlepro.co/tradeandtravel Links mentioned in this episode ClothandPaper.com Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Cloth and Paper- @Cloth_and_Paper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.