Side Hustle Pro: Women Entrepreneurs | Black Women Entrepreneurs

Side Hustle Pro: Women Entrepreneurs | Black Women Entrepreneurs | Side Hustle Show

By Nicaila Matthews Okome

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Side Hustle Pro spotlights bold black women entrepreneurs who have scaled from side hustle to profitable business. Join Nicaila Matthews Okome for your weekly installment of Side Hustle Pro and learn actionable strategies to start small and get going–wherever and whoever you are. Side Hustle Pro features interviews with inspiring black women entrepreneurs like Lisa Price of Carol's Daughter and Myleik Teele of CurlBox.

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Ep 122: How the Founder of Spiked Spin is Creating a More Inclusive Fitness Industry 46:38 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_122__How_the_Founder_of_Spiked_Spin_is_Creating_a_More_Inclusive_Fitness_Industry.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair is Briana Owens, the Founder of Spiked Spin. Briana is the perfect example that when you have a vision in your heart it doesn't matter what else exists in the market or what you think the competition might be you have to go after it. For example, by no means does New York City have a shortage of Fitness classes, but after 5 years of spinning across the city, avid cycling fan Briana decided there was a void—one that she was meant to fill. So, balancing her full-time job in advertising she received her certification in spin and got to work. Briana wanted to create an experience specifically with women of color in mind. And so—Spiked Spin was born. Spiked Spin classes are packed with a diverse array of young women and men committed to getting their bodies and lives together. On today's episode, I talk with Briana about how she got started, but also why it’s so important to have a spirit of discernment, a practice of being in tune with what's on your heart and following what's in your soul. We also talk about the importance of checking your ego and proving out your concept, before you take on debt or do things just for show. She is starting her business slow and steady and going about it in a really smart way. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher This episode is brought to you by: Mented Cosmetics. Side Hustle Pro listeners get 15% off of all their Mented purchases! Head over to www.mentedcosmetics.com/sidehustle or use code SideHustle at checkout. Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro Links mentioned on this episode Spiked Spin Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Spiked Spin - @spikedspin Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Dec 12, 2018
Ep 121: Interior Designer Turned Startup Founder Nicole Gibbons on Launching Clare 43:55 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_121__Interior_Designer_Turned_Startup_Founder_Nicole_Gibbons_on_Launching_Clare_Paint.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair is Nicole Gibbons, the CEO and Founder of Clare. Nicole is an entrepreneur, interior designer, blogger, and on-air personality best known for her fashion-forward take on personal style expressed through the home. Clare is essentially paint shopping simplified. Nicole has created an easier way to paint a space you love with premium paint, designer-curated colors, and the best painting supplies—all delivered to your door. Nicole has been featured in top media outlets such as HGTV, The Rachael Ray Show, Good Morning America and more. She appeared on the Emmy Award-winning Home Made Simple on OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network, for three seasons as a designer helping deserving families re-imagine their living spaces. On today’s episode, we will get into what inspired her to pivot and how she got herself prepared to launch, secure funding, and now scale. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play This episode is brought to you by: Mented Cosmetics. Side Hustle Pro listeners get 15% off of all their Mented purchases! Head over to www.mentedcosmetics.com/sidehustle or use code SideHustle at checkout. Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro Links mentioned on this episode Clare Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Clare Paint - @Clarepaint Nicole Gibbons - @nicolegibbonsstyle Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Dec 05, 2018
Ep 120: Ask Nicaila Anything! 51:22 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_120__Ask_Nicaila_Anything.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair, I’m back with another Q&A episode. This was inspired by a Q&A I did on Instagram stories the other day. By the way, if you are not following me on Instagram, I’m @sidehustlepro, I jump into my stories often to show you the behind the scenes that don’t always end up making it to the feed. So follow and subscribe to updates so you’ll also know when I go live. Today, I get into: When I realized I could do this full time What I invested in first: marketing or PR What I miss about my corporate job How bschool helped me become an entrepreneur The RIGHT way to pitch yourself as a guest on Side Hustle Pro (hint: It’s not in the DMs) And so much more! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher This episode is brought to you by: Mented Cosmetics. Side Hustle Pro listeners get 15% off of all their Mented purchases! Head over to www.mentedcosmetics.com/sidehustle or use code SideHustle at checkout. Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro Links mentioned on this episode Podcast Moguls Masterclass Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Nov 28, 2018
Ep 119: What It's Like To Launch A Chocolate Factory in Harlem w/Jessica Spaulding 01:20:15 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_119__What_Its_Like_To_Launch_A_Chocolate_Factory_in_Harlem_w_Jessica_Spaulding.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair, we have Jessica Spaulding, Founder of Harlem Chocolate Factory. Jessica grew up in a home where sugar was not on the menu in no shape or form. But putting her entrepreneurial skills to the test early on, she struck a deal with her mother: if she could make her own candy, then she would also be allowed to eat it. As a Food Network enthusiast she learned to make all types of chocolate at just 10 years old, a passion that would inspire her to eventually launch Harlem Chocolate Factory. At Harlem Chocolate Factory, Jessica produces bars and brownies inspired by the rich ethnic heritage of her native Harlem community. Jessica emphasizes quality, handcrafting her products and responsibly sourcing her chocolate. Now, outsiders discouraged Jessica from starting her own business, saying that there was no money to be made. She was determined, however, and in college decided to take a shot at starting a chocolate company. While she was not successful at first, it encouraged her to take time to learn core business skills, a step that has paid off in the long run. On today’s episode, you’ll learn: How Jessica bounced back from business failure and created success from the ashes The resources and competitions she participated in to buy supplies and make samples How she connected with a mentor that helped her prepare for competitions and think through elements of her business How she found partners that gave her the financial stability to build her dream and take her business to the next level And how she is continuing to develop her business as a young entrepreneur working through challenges and missteps Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher This episode is brought to you by: Mented Cosmetics. Side Hustle Pro listeners get 15% off of all their Mented purchases! Head over to www.mentedcosmetics.com/sidehustle or use code SideHustle at checkout. Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro Links mentioned on this episode Accion microlender Quench Your Own Thirst Harlem Chocolate Factory New York StartUp! business plan competition Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Harlem Chocolate Factory - @harlemchocolatefactory Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Nov 21, 2018
Ep 118: Building Your Brand, Growing Your Following & Leveraging INFLUENCE w/ Brittany Hennessy 01:02:56 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_118__Building_Your_Brand_Growing_Your_Following__Leveraging_INFLUENCE_w__Brittany_Hennessy.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair we have Brittany Hennessy. Brittany is a marketer and the author of *INFLUENCER: Building Your Brand in the Age of Social Media. She was the first-ever Senior Director of Influencer Strategy & Talent Partnerships for Hearst Magazines Digital Media, and the co-founder of Carbon. Before reaching out to Brittany, I read her book and I found it extremely helpful. This year, I found myself on the receiving end of more requests for brand collaborations, partnerships and influencer posts that I ever had before. I used the INFLUENCER book templates to confidently negotiate counter offers or decline opportunities that were not right for my business without burning a bridge. So, as usual, when I discover something useful, I want to share it with you guys. I think that anyone can benefit from Brittany’s knowledge about influencer marketing. Especially if you have plans to build out and monetize your personal brand or ever work with another brand for any reason, for example having them sponsor an event, a podcast, a blog, or if you are invited to speak on a panel, this will be the episode to consult. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play This episode is brought to you by:* WIDOWS, the movie WIDOWS is a modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption from Academy Award-winning director Steve McQueen and co-writer and bestselling author of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn. The film stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Robert Duvall and Liam Neeson. Widows arrives in theaters on Friday! Watch more here. Links mentioned on this episode WIDOWS movie INFLUENCER Book Calendly All the social ladies podcast Valeisha Butterfield Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Brittany Hennessy - @mrsbrittanyhennessy Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Nov 14, 2018
Ep 117: How Power Couple Monique and Chevalo Wisdondebriano started Charleston Gourmet Burger Company 01:02:40 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_117__How_Power_Couple_Monique_and_Chevalo_Wisdondebriano_started_Charleston_Gourmet_Burger_Company.mp3?dest-id=393728 Imagine coming up with a marinade that had guests at your bbq forming a line for second and thirds. That’s exactly what happened when today’s guest Monique Wilsondebriano and her husband Chevalo threw a BBQ at their home in Charleston, South Carolina. What they thought was just a secret recipe formed out of their love of food and experimentation, has grown into the nationally acclaimed Charleston Gourmet Burger Company. Their All Natural, Gluten Free Charleston Gourmet Burger Marinade and Gourmet Burger Sauce is currently available in hundreds of retail locations across the country such as Whole Foods Market, Wal-Mart, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Kroger Supermarkets, and The Market at Macy’s. In today’s episode, we get into how a company that started by accident has grown into a legacy building endeavor. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher This episode is brought to you by: WIDOWS, the movie. WIDOWS is a modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption from Academy Award-winning director Steve McQueen and co-writer and bestselling author of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn. The film stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Robert Duvall and Liam Neeson. Widows arrives in theaters on November 16! Watch more here. Links mentioned on this episode WIDOWS movie Podcast Moguls MASTERCLASS Charleston Gourmet Burger Company Start and Scale course Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Lisa Price of Carol’s Daughter Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Charleston Gourmet Burger - @charlestongourmetburger Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Nov 07, 2018
Ep 116: Entrepreneur Diaries: Do I need therapy? What my nutritionist told me & more 31:50 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_116_Solo_final-final.mp3?dest-id=393728 On today's episode I am back with my entrepreneur diaries, updating you on what's been going on since I checked in in September. In today's episode, I get into: My experience searching for the right therapist My life-changing appointment with a nutritionist How I am "doing it scared" And so much more! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud Stitcher This episode is brought to you by: WIDOWS, the movie. WIDOWS is a modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption from Academy Award-winning director Steve McQueen and co-writer and bestselling author of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn. The film stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Robert Duvall and Liam Neeson. Widows arrives in theaters on November 16! Watch more here. Links mentioned on this episode WIDOWS movie Podcast Moguls MASTERCLASS Dr. Joy's episode on Therapy for Black Founders MavenClinic 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating Food Heaven podcast Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Oct 31, 2018
Ep 115: How This Corporate Dropout Went From Engineering to Launching A 6-Figure Coaching Business w/Jereshia Hawk 56:09 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_115__How_This_Corporate_Dropout_Went_From_Engineering_to_Launching_A_6-Figure_Coaching_Business_w_Jereshia_Hawk.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today’s guest is Jereshia Hawk. Jereshia is an Income Strategist and recent Corporate Dropout who helps content creators, coaches, and consultants 4X their revenue through online positioning and sales strategy. Before starting her own business, Jereshia was a Civil Engineer on the leadership track to become the next generation of leadership at her company. She was the lead engineer on a $400M pipeline project. She had no plans to leave her corporate job to become an entrepreneur. But as she learned to package her corporate training into lessons that could help other entrepreneurs sell their service based business, she shifted her career plans. Today, she teaches others her PROVEN process to build a 5-Figure business selling your services online. On today’s episode we get into: How to develop your signature service How to determine how to price your services Why she continued to side hustle after booking her first $60,000 in sales And so much more! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play This episode is brought to you by: WIDOWS, the movie. WIDOWS is a modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption from Academy Award-winning director Steve McQueen and co-writer and bestselling author of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn. The film stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Robert Duvall and Liam Neeson. Widows arrives in theaters on November 16! Check out the trailer here. This episode is also brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro Links mentioned on this episode Acuity scheduling Draw the Circle book JereshiaHawk.com/Masterclass Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Jereshia Hawk - @jereshiahawk Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Oct 24, 2018
Ep 114: How to Kick Imposter Syndrome to the Curb and Become a Fiercer Woman w/ Catherine Soliz-Rey 45:53 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_114__How_to_Kick_Imposter_Syndrome_to_the_Curb_and_Become_a_Fiercer_Woman_w__Catherine_Soliz_Rey.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair is Catherine Soliz-Rey. Catherine is a Self Transformation Strategist for Women and the founder of the Fiercer Woman brand, where she empowers and motivates women with ways to get past their blocks and become their fiercest selves in life and business. Fun fact, when I first started my blog back in 2015, Catherine was one of the first people I come across. I came across Catherine when I was starting out in side hustling. I was attracted to her authentic approach to sharing marketing and content creating tips. She is personally someone I have purchased content from and learned from, and I always like sharing some of my best kept secrets with the side hustle pro audience, so I had to have her in the guest chair. Today, I still look to Catherine for motivation to not let fear of what might go wrong hold me back and just do it. Catherine has used her marketing expertise to train hundreds of entrepreneurs how to build their brand and do the personal development work necessary to breakthrough. She has done this through online training programs, courses, and live speaking events. Helping women elevate so they can step into their true potential, and live to the fullest is her primary goal. On today’s episode we get into: How to overcome the mental barriers that keep you stuck and stagnant How to create habits that move the needle How she overcame her rock bottom moment and is now able to inspire other women to step into their greatness Now, let’s get into it Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode FiercerWoman.com Fiverr.com Speed of Implementation Manifestation Babe podcast Brendon Burchard’s The Charged Life Shanel Cooper Sykes Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Catherine Soliz Rey - @fiercecatherine Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Oct 17, 2018
Ep 113: Therapy for Black Girls' Dr. Joy Harden Bradford on How Founders Can Take Care of Their Mental Health 43:21 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_113_Final.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair is the one and only, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a Licensed Psychologist, Speaker, and the host of the wildly popular mental health podcast, Therapy for Black Girls. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana, her Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Arkansas State, and her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The University of Georgia. Her work focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women and she specializes in creating spaces for Black women to have fuller and healthier relationships with themselves and others. She has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, Bustle, Huffington Post, Black Enterprise, Women’s Health, BuzzFeed, Teen Vogue, and Essence. This episode is so important to me because I am passionate about breaking the stigma of mental health. Like any other part of our body, we need to take care of our mind. And as Founders, sometimes we think what we are experiencing is unique to us, so we go through a lot of internal torment trying to figure things out on our own. As I talk about with Dr. Joy, sometimes I have felt like, I don’t need to speak to anyone, it’s not that serious. But on today’s episode we get into: Why you shouldn’t wait to reach a breaking point before seeking support The truth about self care and why you can’t “self-care” yourself into not going to therapy What self sabotage looks like and how to overcome it How to thrive as a black founder As a reminder, this episode is in no way a substitute to seeking help from a licensed therapist in your state. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Therapy for Black Girls Dr. Joy Harden Bradford Therapy for Black Girls Thrive Tribe Maya Elious Hey Tiffany Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Sponsors Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. As a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/SHP Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Therapy for Black Girls - @therapyforblackgirls Dr. Joy - @hellodrjoy Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Oct 10, 2018
Ep 112: How to Run a Business with Your Friends with Curly Girl Collective 59:43 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_112__How_to_Run_a_Business_with_Your_Friends_with_Curly_Girl_Collective.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair are the ladies of Curly Girl Collective. Curly Girl Collective is comprised of Charisse, Gia, Melody, Simone and Tracey. Curly Girl Collective’s vision is to be a change agent in the beauty industry by connecting, empowering and celebrating women of color around the world. Their mission is to create innovative experiences that celebrate natural beauty and showcase the best brands for women of color. And they have done so with signature events that have taken the natural world by storm. You may know them best for their signature event, CURLFEST, which takes place annually in the summer in prospect park. These ladies went from dreaming up a vision for this business during a potluck in one of their apartments to now producing a large scale, activation filled experience for natural hair women with brand partners like Shea Moisture, Target, BET and more! Most importantly, these women are dear friends, and running a business with your girlfriends is no easy feat On today’s episode we get into: How to run a successful business with close friends How they each juggle their full time careers with a major and successful side hustle that is Curly Girl Collective You’ll also learn a fun fact about my personal connection to Curly Girl Collective And so much more! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Curly Girl Collective CURLFEST Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Sponsors Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. As a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/SHP Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Curly Girl Collective - @CurlyGirlCollective Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Oct 04, 2018
Ep 111: How The Shade Room Founder Angelica Nwandu Launched A Media Company on Instagram 55:01 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_111__How_The_Shade_Room_Founder_Angelica_Nwandu_Launched_A_Media_Company_on_Instagram.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair is Angelica Nwandu. Angelica is the founder of The Shade Room, a media company that covers celebrity news and celebrates black culture. With over 14 million followers on Instagram alone, The Shade Room has become the it-destination for breaking national stories. Angelica herself was named as one of the Forbes "30 under 30" in 2016 and has created an empire that inspired Refinery 29 to dub her "the Oprah of our generation.” Angelica, as you’ll hear on the episode, is someone who is so fascinating to me, because she didn’t have a blueprint. But her confidence is contagious. She may not have known for sure that what she would create would work, but something inside of her made her believe it would work. That’s the kind of confidence we all need to have. On today’s episode, we’ll get into: How Angelica got her start How her foster care upbringing influenced her life’s path And how she revolutionized celebrity news starting with a laptop, wifi, and an Instagram account Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode The Shade Room Masters of Scale Leaders Eat Last Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: The Shade Room - @theshaderoom Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Sep 26, 2018
Ep 110: Everything You Need to Know About Sales Funnels w/ Expert Kim McCarter 01:11:47 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_110__Everything_You_Need_to_Know_About_Sales_Funnels_w__Expert_Kim_McCarter.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair we have Advanced sales funnel strategist and business success coach Kim McCarter. I’m very excited about this episode because it is more of a workshop coaching training style episode than my usual q&as. Kim and I really go deep on funnels and I’m asking her all the questions that I genuinely have myself. I didn’t even know what a sales funnel was when I first set up my email list. But, as I grow as a business woman, I’m learning how to cultivate a relationship with my email list, and that’s something Kim knows all about. Described as "THE sales funnel strategist and gospel truth on business", Kim's advanced funnel strategies have helped clients clarify their message, build a relationship with their audience and earn multi six figures. She’s also the self described funnel trap queen and is living proof that it’s never too late to make your dreams a reality. She uses her experience to empower other women to live & be their authentic selves. On today’s episode, we discuss: Why every business that wants to make money needs to understand sales funnels and email marketing How to set up your first simple sales funnel How to get clear on who you want to work with How to figure out what you want to sell and so much more! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Kim McCarter FunnelTrapQueen.com Beyonce Funnel Hack Super Soul Sundays Creative Quest Book Cathy Hughes Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Kim McCarter - @mskimmccarter Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Sep 24, 2018
Ep 109: Entrepreneur Diaries: What I’ve Learned 9 Months into Entrepreneurship 31:01 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_109__Entrepreneur_Diaries__What_I_ve_Learned_9_Months_into_Entrepreneurship.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today, I am finally back with another solo episode to share my entrepreneur diaries, how it’s been going, 9 months into entrepreneurship. True confession, these episodes are the HARDEST for me to do. I feel like I have so much going on in my head and it’s hard to unpack it or know how to unpack it in the way that will be most helpful to others. So I put it off. Here’s the deal: I have good days, I have bad days, I have days where I feel like I know exactly what I’m doing, where I want to go, and the path I need to take to get there. On other days, I feel like, I don’t what the hell am I doing. I melt into a ball of sadness and confusion because I feel like, I don’t know what this is all leading me to. I’m just being honest. On those days, I feel like I’m supposed to have it all figured out and I don’t and I’m a disappointment to myself and others. Clearly, you can see that I’m very hard, too hard on myself. I’m working on that. So in this episode, I’m going to share with you what I know right now: What’s worked, what hasn’t worked 9 months in, what i’m still figuring out, and what I’m encouraged by. I talk about how I’m dealing with loneliness, imposter syndrome, the highs and lows of having my own business, learning to sell my services, and so much more! Get into it here. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Podcast Coaching Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Sep 19, 2018
Ep 108: How To Get Your Niche Brand Into Major Retailers with Aycee Brown 42:34 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_108__How_To_Get_Your_Niche_Brand_Into_Major_Retailers_with_Aycee_Brown.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair is Aycee Brown. Aycee is the founder and Chief Sleep Officer of Goodnight Darling Co. Goodnight Darling is a luxury retail line designed to promote healthy sleep habits and provide sleep-inducing wares. Founded in 2016, Goodnight Darling utilizes expert studies to develop products for enhancing the sleep experience. Goodnight Darling has partnered with West Elm Local on the east coast and several luxury boutiques. In addition to Aycee’s extensive work in building a brand trusted for increasing sleep quality, her commitment to educating her community on the effects of respecting rest rituals has made her a voice of authority in the self-care and sleep arena. She is now recognized for her uncanny ability to develop modern, posh products that soothe the body, relax the mind, and put her customers to sleep. On today’s episode, you’ll learn how Aycee successfully side hustled and got her niche brand in West Elm and more. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Goodnight Darling Co Aycee Brown Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Sponsors Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. As a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/SHP Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Goodnight Darling Co - @goodnightdarlingco Aycee Brown - @ayceebrown Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Sep 12, 2018
Ep 107: How Branson Centre CEO Lisandra Rickards is Shaping Entrepreneurship in the Caribbean and Beyond 50:25 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_107__How_Branson_Centre_CEO_Lisandra_Rickards_is_Shaping_Entrepreneurship_in_the_Caribbean_and_Beyond.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair is Lisandra Rickards. Lisandra Rickards is Chief Entrepreneurship Officer at the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship – Caribbean, where she has developed and delivered scaled initiatives to thousands of Caribbean entrepreneurs. As CEO, she spearheaded the Centre’s strategy to support growth-stage entrepreneurs towards investment, raised funding for the expansion of the Centre’s mission, and relocated its headquarters from Montego Bay to Kingston. She previously headed the Programmes department – developing equity, loan, crowdfunding and grant opportunities, designing and developing the core content for the Centre’s free and open online platform, helping to launch the Alpha Angels Network of business angels in Jamaica, as well as impact analysis and reporting. Before joining the Branson Centre, Lisandra conducted economic and statistical research for the best-selling books Freakonomics and Superfreakonomics; consulted for the Ministry of Finance in Jamaica; worked at Bain & Company in New York City; and has helped develop a global brand strategy for Caribbean conglomerate GraceKennedy. She was previously a Director of Business Development at the RMP Group, a private investment firm based in Orlando, Florida that targeted businesses in the United States currently servicing Fortune 1000 clients for investments of growth capital. Lisandra has an MBA with First-Year Honors from Harvard Business School, and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Chicago, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Student Marshal. In 2008, she was featured in the CNBC documentary The Money Chase: Inside Harvard Business School. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode LisandraRickards.com Branson Centre Law of Attraction Planner Mixergy interview with Jeff Pulver Kaneisha Grayson - The Art of Applying Jack Kornfield - The Beginner’s Guide to Meditation Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Lisandra Rickards - @lisrickards Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Sep 06, 2018
Ep 106: The Founder of Healthy Roots Dolls on Empowering Black Girls To Embrace Their Natural Hair 41:10 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_106_Final.mp3?dest-id=393728 Yelitsa Jean Charles has gone from not knowing how to do her own hair at the age 21 to teaching young girls all about their own. While in her Junior year studying Illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design, Yelitsa redesigned the fairy tale Character Rapunzel as a brown girl with beautiful kinky hair. After speaking with classmates and friends. she saw the opportunity to address the demonstrated need for more diverse toys and representation in children’s publishing. With a grant from of the Brown University Social Innovation Fellowship, support from the RISD E’Ship Program, Masschallenge Accelerator program and 674 dedicated Kickstarter backers, Healthy Roots was born. She was most recently recognized on Essence’s 2017 50 Founders to watch list and won the Startup Stampede as well as the New Voices Fund Pitch competition. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Healthy Roots Dolls Build-A-Bear Founder Venture for America Build, Brand + Launch Facebook Group INC Conference Blavity Afrotech Conference Blavity Summit 21 Conference The Bear Necessities Book Gimlet StartUp Podcast Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Healthy Roots Dolls - @HealthyRootsDolls Yelitsa Jean-Charles - @blackgirlvstheworld Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Aug 29, 2018
Ep 105: Meet the African-American Woman Dominating the Airport Retail Landscape 57:12 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_105_Final_intro_fix.mp3?dest-id=393728 Have you ever been in the airport, walked into a store or restaurant, and wondered who owns it or how that particular store got such prime real estate? Well, today’s guest will shed light on an industry I personally knew very little about. And I promise you you will never look at an airport news, gift shop, or restaurant the same way again. Her name is Mary Morgan and she is the President of Morgan Group Ventures, Inc. Mary entered the airport arena initially as a consultant to the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority which sparked an interest in airport concessions. After five years of management consulting, Mary decided she wanted to focus solely on concessions and obtained her first inline retail location (Pen & Prose Boutique), which she continues to operate today. Following five years of retail operations, Mary entered a partnership with HMSHost where she has been able to jointly bid, win and operate food and beverage and news and gift locations within airports. Today, Mary operates independently and in conjunction with HMSHost multiple locations in National, Dulles and BWI Airports. Mary has also operated concessions in Philadelphia International Airport. Prior to founding Morgan Group Ventures, Mary worked in Fortune 100 companies providing financial services, strategy, process redesign and information technology services. She is also a CPA and received her BS in Accounting from Virginia Commonwealth University and her MBA in Finance and Marketing from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. Today, Mary shares: The barriers to entry in airport retail The inside scoop on getting your business into an airport The keys to success in airport retailing And more! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Morgan Group Ventures Pen & Prose Boutique HMS Host Cathy Hughes Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Aug 23, 2018
Ep 104: Meet Janice Bryant Howroyd: The first African American woman to run a $1-billion business 46:26 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_104__Meet_Janice_Bryant_Howroyd__The_first_African_American_woman_to_run_a_1-billion_business.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair is Janice Bryant Howroyd, entrepreneur, educator, ambassador, businesswoman, author, and mentor. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of The ActOne Group, the largest privately held, woman owned workforce solutions company founded in the U.S. The ActOne Group also holds a Minority ownership status, and is a multibillion-dollar (USD) award-winning international Talent and Talent Technology enterprise with multiple divisions operating in 19 countries with over 17,000 clients and 2,600 employees worldwide. On today’s episode, you will learn how Janice grew to be the first African American woman to operate a company that generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Act-1 Group National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Women Business Enterprise Network (WBENC) Women President's Organization (WPO) WEConnect International The Strangest Secret Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to 100 plus job sites with just one click. Right now, My listeners can try ZipRecruiter for FREE, Just go to ZipRecruiter.com/hustle. This episode is brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare has a special offer just for my listeners: Get two months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro to start your two months now. Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Aug 17, 2018
Ep 103: Ask Nicaila Anything 39:47 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_103__Ask_Nicaila_Anything.mp3?dest-id=393728 I’m back with another solo episode. I have been promising you a Q&A for months now. And I actually love doing these so I am happy to jump in an answer your Q&As. For those of you wondering how to send me questions or how I choose these questions, I usually ask on my IG story or in my Facebook group and some people email me questions directly. So if you would like to be on the next Q&A episode make sure you’re following me on IG at sidehustlepro, or a member of the Side Hustle Pro FB community or email me at hi@sidehustlepro.co. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode MASTERCLASS: How to Build A 5-Figure Podcast Goal Getter Action Plan Healthcare.gov The Slight Edge How to Start A Podcast with No Experience Zoom Zencastr Small Business Administration Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Aug 08, 2018
Ep 102: How Celebrity Choreographer Luam Went From Pre-Med to Creating Dance Moves for Beyoncé 50:38 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_102_Final_-_With_MidRoll.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair we have Luam, celebrity choreographer and creative director. Luam has worked with artists and projects such as Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Nike, Rihanna, Kelly, Kanye, Reebok, Janelle Monae, X Factor, American Idol, America's Got Talent, the list goes on. She has obtained cult popularity among the dance community all over the world with her teachings and passion for spreading inspiration. Funny enough, Luam got her start dancing in the very same dance troupe that I danced with in college at UPenn, African Rhythms Drum and Dance Troupe. Though we were years apart, I relate to her as a creative spirit who finally allowed herself to be led by her soul and her natural talents and calling. Through her work, teachings and mentoring in the entertainment industry and beyond, Luam works to promote spiritual resilience and resistance and advocates for those overcoming all obstacles to do so. If there’s one thing I hope you get from this episode, it’s that you can be an artist and still thrive as an entrepreneur. Do not feel pressured to fit into the boxes that life makes you so desperately want to fit into it. Live unboxed. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Luam Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth Rock the Industry Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Luam - @luamky Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Aug 01, 2018
Ep 101: How Lindsey Day Co-Founded CRWN Magazine 46:32 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_101__How_Lindsey_Day_Co-Founded_CRWN_Magazine.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair, we have Lindsey Day, the co-founder & Editor-In-Chief of CRWN Magazine; a premium, independent print publication about natural hair and the women who wear it. Through beautiful content, thoughtful commentary, hair inspiration and resources; CRWN exists to edify and empower Black women across the globe. Since its inception, CRWN has been featured by Forbes, Newsweek, NBC New York, Girlboss, and more; and has partnered with brands and advertisers like Cadillac, Toyota, and a number of beauty brands. In 2017, Day was featured by HuffPost as one of 7 Black Innovators Who Are Creating A Better Tomorrow and Essence Magazine named her one of their 50 Founders to Watch. Through CRWN, Day is on a mission to create the most honest and beautiful representation of Black women in the history of print. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode CRWN Mag Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers Bozoma Saint John Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Lindsey Day - @lindseydayy CRWN Magazine - @CRWNMag Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Jul 23, 2018
Ep 100: How Candice Idehen Founded Harlem's Luxury Bed of Nails Salon 51:38 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/How_Candice_Idehen_Founded_Harlem_s_Luxury_Bed_of_Nails_Salon.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair, we have Candice Idehen, the Founder and CEO of York City's Bed of Nails - Nail Bar, an unconventional co-ed salon offering designer nail products, a chic atmosphere and unwavering quality manicures. Mesmerized by art and beauty since childhood, Candice has utilized her passion and education to not only become a successful freelance celebrity manicurist, but also a driven entrepreneur. Her business and contracted nail services have been commissioned by the beauty and entertainment's most prestigious brands, from commercial photo shoots to Fashion Week. She’s been featured by some of pop culture’s favorite websites, including ESSENCE, Refinery29, and Harper’s Bazaar. Candice was also named a Tory Burch Fellows Finalist and Education Program participant. What I love about Candice is she is not only ambitious but relentless. Once she set her mind to open Bed of Nails, there was no stopping her, and she opened a prime location in bustling and expensive Harlem, New York at the young age of 25. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Bed of Nails New York City Business Solutions New York Public Library The Profit Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Candice Idehen - @candiceidehen Bed of Nails - @bedofnailsnyc Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Jul 18, 2018
Ep 99: How Tina Wells Grew Buzz Marketing Group into a 7-Figure Enterprise 52:39 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_99__How_Tina_Wells_Grew_Buzz_Marketing_Group_into_a_7-Figure_Enterprise.mp3?dest-id=393728 Tina Wells is the CEO and founder of Buzz Marketing Group, a marketing agency that creates strategies for clients within the beauty, entertainment, fashion, financial, and lifestyle sectors. For more than two decades, Tina has connected thousands of influencers and consumers to brand clients. Through its network of 30,000 buzzSpotters® and 7,000 momSpotters®, Buzz Marketing Group delivers data and digital strategies that drive the marketing approach for clients like Dell, The Oprah Winfrey Network, and American Eagle Outfitters. Tina sits on numerous boards, including the Young Entrepreneurs Council and The Franklin Institute , and THINX. If that doesn’t keep her busy enough, she is a member of the 2017 Class of Henry Crown Fellows within the Aspen Global Leadership Network at the Aspen Institute and the Academic Director (Practicum) of Wharton’s Leadership in the Business World program at the University of Pennsylvania. It’s no wonder her list of honors include, Cosmopolitan’s Fun Fearless Phenom Award, Essence’s 40 Under 40, Inc’s 30 Under 30, and Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Buzz Marketing TinaWells.com Fast Company Revisionist History podcast Luvvie Ajayi Mackenzie Blue Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Tina Wells - @tinawells_ Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Jul 17, 2018
Ep 98: How Venture Capitalist Ebony Pope Is Paving The Way For Startups To Get Funding 42:40 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_98__How_Venture_Capitalist_Ebony_Pope_Is_Paving_The_Way_For_Startups_To_Get_Funding.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair, we have a certified boss. If you don’t already know this woman, this is a name you need to jot down and follow. Her name is Ebony Pope and she is the Director of US Ventures at Village Capital. She oversees Village Capital’s work in finding and supporting US start-ups in the five sectors that receive investment from Vilcap Investments. Ebony graduated with her MBA from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business in 2015, focusing on strategy and entrepreneurship. While at Ross, she traveled to Tanzania, where she developed and taught a business curriculum for agriculture technology entrepreneurs as an Enterprise Consultant for Land O’Lakes. Additionally, she was Education Circle Director for the Ross’s Social Venture Fund. Prior to Ross, Ebony worked at New Urban Learning, a charter education management company focused on preparing Detroit students to successfully graduate from four-year colleges and universities. She is also a former Googler and holds a B.B.A in Finance from Howard University. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Sponsors for Educational Opportunities Village Capital Achievement First Pipeline Angels Camelback Ventures Kiva loan VC Pathways The Lean Startup Venture Deals Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Connect on LinkedIn: Ebony Pope Connect on Twitter: Ebony Pope - @PopeNotOlivia Side Hustle Pro - @sidehustlepro	Jul 09, 2018
Ep 97: Tela Holcomb Was Fired For Having a Side Hustle Then Taught Herself How To Trade Stocks And Retire Early 38:31 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_97__Tela_Holcomb_Was_Fired_For_Having_a_Side_Hustle_Then_Taught_Herself_How_To_Trade_Stocks_And_Retire_Early.mp3?dest-id=393728 On today’s show, we will hear from a woman who actually got laid off as a result of her hustle. Her name is Tela Holcomb, she is a stocks and options trader, investor and serial entrepreneur. In her own words, she’s financially free and living a life she loves! But, it wasn’t always that way. Like many of us, she had to side hustle, and was dependent on her 9 to 5 to pay the bills. And although she got paid very well it just… her heart wasn’t quite in it. So in 2009, she started learning about trading stocks. She learned a system of trading and investing that had the potential of replacing her paycheck but didn't require her to be behind a computer 8 hours a day. But then, she lost her job. So she got to focused on replacing that income. On today’s episode, she will share how she traded her 9 to 5 and how you can too. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Tela Holcomb Investopedia The Complete Turtle Trader Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Tela Holcomb - @telaholcomb Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Jul 01, 2018
Ep 96: How Coveted Photographer Amy Anaiz Turned Her Side Hustle Into A Successful Business 47:00 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Episode_96__How_Coveted_Photographer_Amy_Anaiz_Turned_Her_Side_Hustle_Into_A_Successful.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair is Amy Anaiz. Amy is a New York City-based intimate editorial wedding and portrait photographer. Her professional journey began as a talent agent for New York City’s top still-life and beauty photographers where she learned the ins-and-outs of advertising and commercial photography and was surrounded by beautiful images on a daily basis. While representing these top talent photographers, she masterfully integrated this knowledge and experience into her own business and refined her skills as a photographer and was able to grow from side hustler to full time entrepreneur. Today, her work has been featured in Inside Weddings, The New York Times, Brides, Huffington Post, NY Weddings, The Knot, Dropbox, VH1, E!, HBO, TLC, Essence, Munaluchi Bride, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, Grace Ormonde, and Style Me Pretty amongst others. On today’s episode, Amy shares how she carefully and thoughtfully, planned her journey from doing photography on the side to owning her own business. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode: Amy Anaiz Photo TAVE booking software Brene Brown Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Amy Anaiz - @amyanaizphoto Side Hustle Pro – @sid	Jun 29, 2018
Ep 95: From Side Hustler to C-Suite Coach With Angelina Darrisaw Cheeks 55:30 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_95__From_Side_Hustler_to_C-Suite_Coach_With_Angelina_Darrisaw_Cheeks.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair is Angelina Darrisaw Cheeks. Angelina is a social entrepreneur, an international business and career coach and a digital media strategist. As the founder and CEO of C-Suite Coach, a career-coaching platform that provides accessible professional development resources to diverse working professionals, Angelina collaborates with employers to create business solutions that empower and educate teams, as well as retain and engage diverse employees. She also facilitates transformative career workshops and experiences that have reached over 4,000 working and aspiring professionals. Angelina’s company C-Suite Coach has a growing global client footprint with companies and individual entrepreneurs and across the United States, Israel, Australia, Canada, and more. C-Suite Coach has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Business Insider, Fast Company, Forbes, Essence, and more. Angelina also services small businesses as a Google Digital Coach, joining Google in bridging the digital divide by offering free coaching and resources to over 2500 NY-based diverse small businesses. On today’s episode, you will learn how Angelina successfully side hustled and transitioned from her full time role as a Senior Manager of Digital Business Development at Viacom to owning her own business. Angelina shares: How she made a business case for her company sponsoring her Coaching certificate How she transitioned her business model from B2B to B2C Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode C-Suite Coach Why Should White Guys Have All The Fun Supernormal Your Local Public Library Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Angelina Darrisaw Cheeks - @linadarrisaw Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Jun 20, 2018
Ep 94: How to Thrive In Your Career and Your Side Hustle with Charreah K. Jackson 45:13 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/How_to_Thrive_In_Your_Career_and_Your_Side_Hustle_with_Charreah_Jackson.mp3?dest-id=393728 Charreah K. Jackson joins me in the guest chair today to discuss how to thrive in your career and side hustle (without getting fired). Charreah and I first crossed paths in NYC when we were both recent grads, trying to make our way in the crazy world of media. She was always super supportive of other women, always willing to share her knowledge and resources with me and that’s why I have always routed for her. When you see someone who you knew “back when” it’s truly so inspiring to know how far they’ve come and how much more they are capable of and how they are going to keep taking the world by storm. Charreah is an international speaker, coach and you may know her best for her role as ESSENCE Senior Editor, empowering the brand's global audience of 13 million. She’s been featured on CNN, The CW, ABC News, Fortune and TIME and if you saw the movie Girls Trip, you definitely saw a cameo of Charreah on the big screen. She’s also earned a Hearst Award in journalism and has interviewed newsmakers such as Vice President Joe Biden, Kerry Washington and Hillary Clinton. Charreah is the author of Boss Bride: The Powerful Woman's Playbook for Love & Success, which was just released this week. As a certified family life educator and coach, Charreah speaks on tapping into our personal power for success. On today’s episode, Charreah reveals how her playbook for personal power has informed her champion side hustler life. We’ll get into how she maintains a high profile both personally and professionally, while keeping her job and herself happy. On today’s episode, Charreah gets into: How to thrive at work without sacrificing your personal goals How to side hustle and not lose your day job How to navigate writing your first book Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Boss Bride Essence Magazine ASME program Lisa Nichols ConvertKit Teachable Sponsored Book Great Girlfriends Podcast Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Charreah Jackson - @charreah Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Jun 07, 2018
REWIND: How to Run Your Side Hustle in 1 Hour A Day 30:42 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_98_-_Rewind_HOW_TO_RUN_YOUR_SIDE_HUSTLE_IN_1_HOUR_A_DAY_Final.mp3?dest-id=393728 Up until this year, the last quarter of every year always felt like the most stressful for me. This year is the first year that that's not the case for me. This year, I got better at getting things done, even under pressure. In this episode I’m sharing some of the biggest mistakes I made when I first started out side hustling and what I've learned from them. It’s important that you understand where I and most successful side hustlers went wrong and what I did to turn it around. These mistakes could have easily been avoided if I had only known how to create a realistic goals setting system. Now, I've mastered the "less talk, more hustle" approach, and it’s what has gotten me results. I spend less time thinking and talking about what I'm going to do and more time actually doing it. I learned to cut out all the fluff that makes you FEEL like you're doing something (to-do lists, buying fancy planners, well organized trello boards) and get down to business. By making these mistakes, I also learned some key lessons as to why most side hustlers aren’t making the progress they anticipated. You’re probably not accomplishing your goal, because you bit off too much or not taking action because you want everything to be perfect and are afraid of making a mistake. If you want more guidance on how to actually get things done, consider learning my signature Goal Getter Action Plan. I can show you how to run a side business in 7 hours per week. In this episode, I break down how you can quit stalling and make moves on your side hustle. Listen through to the end to get more info plus an early bird discount code to my signature Goal Getter Action Plan for just $27. Links mentioned on this episode Goal Getter Action Plan Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	May 31, 2018
REWIND: From Selling Tea Out of Her Trunk to Selling in Major Retailers: Nailah Ellis-Brown of Ellis Island Tea 47:47 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/REWIND__From_Selling_Tea_Out_of_Her_Trunk_to_Selling_in_Major_Retailers__Nailah_Ellis_of_Ellis_Island_Tea.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today’s REWIND guest is Nailah Ellis-Brown. I first heard about Nailah from my roommates, Nydia and Stefanie at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. They supported her business as part of the MBAs Across America program that they participated in (and you’ll hear more about this in the episode). I’ve been fascinated by Nailah every since. A Black Woman from Detroit with Jamaican roots, Ellis-Brown has made a name for herself as part of the Detroit manufacturing renaissance. Her distinctive hibiscus Ellis Island Tea, based on a family recipe and bottled in an urban 4,000 square foot plant, has expanded sales into six airports and locations across 12 Midwestern states along with shelf space in regional retailer Meijer, Whole Foods and most recently Sam Club stores. She’s been named one of the Forbes 30 Under 30, has been featured on MSNBC for a small business makeover, and she’s only getting started. Her plan was to go to school, work on wall street then quit and be an entrepreneur. But when she realized the student loan hustle, she wanted no parts of it. On today’s episode, Nailah gets into: How she’s been able to brew and bottle a recipe steeped in family tradition How she went from selling out of her trunk to selling in Sam’s clb Learning the science behind her How she took a leap of faith and started over from scratch How investing in herself and her business led to big rewards in major brand partnership Plus how she’s continuing to grow her brand Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Ellis Island Tea Michigan State Product Center Think & Grow Rich Book Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Ellis Island Tea – @EllisIslandTea Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	May 24, 2018
REWIND: Myleik Teele On Why You Should Leap Before You’re Ready 54:35 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/REWIND__Myleik_Teele_On_Why_You_Should_Leap_Before_You_re_Ready.mp3?dest-id=393728 On this REWIND edition of Side Hustle Pro, I share my experience "meeting" Michelle Obama, launching the newest cohort of my Podcast Moguls training program, then get into this best of edition of Side Hustle Pro with Myleik Teele. Myleik has revolutionized the way women address their curly hair needs. As the founder of curlBOX, an exclusive monthly subscription box full of amazing products, she has garnered partnerships with Procter & Gamble, Carol’s Daughter, Walmart, Target, SheaMoisture and more. Before creating curlBOX, Myleik honed her talents for a decade in public relations, working with brands such as The Grammy Awards, American Idol and Nike, as well as music artists like the late Prince. Now, as the creator of the premier hair sampling box, she has developed a loyal following of savvy women. She is very much like a virtual big sister, dishing out spot on entrepreneurial advice. We all have our thing that #MyTaughtUs, but one thing I learned from her, is to intentionally put myself in the places and spaces to meet the people I want to connect with. This episode felt more like a heart to heart, an opportunity to really connect with a mentor in my head. On Today's show, Myleik shares: What led her to be an entrepreneur The most surprising part of starting curlBOX How we as entrepreneurs can push past the need for approval Her thoughts on taking that leap even when you're not ready PLUS, get ready to hear a special listener edition of lightning round, where she answers questions from listeners in the Side Hustle Pro community Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode curlBOX Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Myleik Teele - @myleik curlBOX - @curlBOX Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	May 17, 2018
REWIND: From Drowning in Debt to Making 5 Figures A Month (Courtney Sanders of Think and Grow Chick) 01:09:53 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/REWIND__From_Drowning_in_Debt_to_Making_5_Figures_A_Month_Courtney_Sanders_of_Think_and_Grow_Chick.mp3?dest-id=393728 It’s Nicaila here with another special REWIND edition of Side Hustle Pro. Take a listen to this best of episode with Courtney Sanders. This is one of my favorite episodes because Courtney is so thorough! She is an entrepreneur who started making money online by packaging her expertise in productivity systems and goal achievement and has impacted thousands of people. But, even though she was starting to make 4 then 5 figures monthly in her business, she didn’t just quit her job. She planned it out, she was prepared and she really set a high standard for herself of what she needed to achieve before she would allow herself to quit. So Courtney’s episode is one that I came back to many, many times in 2017. I would literally re-listen to it over and over again as I prepared to leave my job. 1) Because it was like talking to a life coach and 2) It was a reminder that I could not just quit impulsively and expect success, I needed to establish a plan. In this this episode, Courtney breaks down: The inspiration for Think And Grow Chick and when she realized she could help other women think and grow into their best selves How she grew her company into a profitable business How she juggles her side hustle with her full time job Financial wisdom she has learned along the way When she knew it was time to take her side hustle to the next level Links mentioned on this episode REGISTER for Podcast Moguls Masterclass Think And Grow Chick website Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 6100 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Christine Joy Design - @ThinkNGrowChick Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	May 09, 2018
REWIND: Find Your Niche, Create a Sales Funnel and Monetize with Maya Elious 58:12 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/REWIND__Find_Your_Niche_Create_a_Sales_Funnel_and_Monetize_with_Maya_Elious.mp3?dest-id=393728 It's a special REWIND edition of Side Hustle Pro. Side Hustle Pro is on a brief hiatus in May and I’ll be back in June with fresh new episodes. I can assure you, this is no vacation for me. Behind the scenes I am cooking up something great. In the meantime, I’ll be checking in each week with a quick update at the top of each REWIND episode. So you’ll still here from me. Now take a listen to this best of episode with Maya Elious. Maya is the first ever coach that I purchased an online course from and I continue to benefit from her teachings. Since this episode, it’s been amazing to watch her evolve even further with her content strategy, placing a particular focus on helping other coaches and consultants to use the power of content to make an impact with their brand. This is one that I re-listen to when I need to recenter and refocus. On this episode, Maya shares: Her journey from designing MySpace pages to leaving college to become an entrepreneur How she earns money today as a content strategist and coach Her most simple sales funnel that anyone can replicate The common misconceptions about being a coach or course instructor Her number one pro tip for building an audience that craves your content Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode: MayaElious.com Smart Content Toolbox Ontraport Asana MayAElious.com/Convertkit The Big Leap by Gay Hendrix Content Club Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 6000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Maya Elious - @mayaelious Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	May 03, 2018
Ep 93: How Brandice Daniel Grew Harlem’s Fashion Row Into A Premier Fashion Hub 42:33 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Episode_93__How_Brandice_Daniel_Grew_Harlem_s_Fashion_Row_Into_A_Premier_Fashion_Hub.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair is the legendary Brandice Daniel, the Founder of Harlem’s Fashion Row. Harlem's Fashion Row is the most prestigious platform for multicultural fashion designers. Founded in 2007, Harlem's Fashion Row began as a project of passion, aiming to fill the void for multicultural fashion designers and high profile professionals in the industry. Today, HFR’s mission is to partner with designers to build profitable and sustainable businesses that will leave a legacy for generations to come. HFR hosts an annual September Style Awards and Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week which has been covered by New York Times, NY Magazine, Elle, ESSENCE, and the Wall Street Journal. On today’s episode, Brandice shares show she went from literally painting the runway an hour before HFR’s first fashion show to getting major brands to pay for her events. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Harlem’s Fashion Row E-Myth Revisted by Michael Gerber Tiffany The Budgetnista Sponsored Book The Great Girlfriends podcast Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 6000 members strong! If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Harlem’s Fashion Row - @harlemsfashionrow Brandice Daniel - @brandicedaniel Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Apr 30, 2018
Ep 92: How This Fly Sister Duo Built An Epic Online Boutique (Cee Cee’s Closet NYC) 52:21 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_92__How_this_Fly_Sister_Duo_of_Cee_Cee_s_Built_An_Epic_Online_Boutique_Cee_Cee_s_Closet_NYC.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair we have self described accidental entrepreneurs Chioma and Uchenna, the Founders of Cee Cee's Closet NYC. What started with selling cute clutches that were brought back from Nigeria has expanded into a full fledged business incorporating products like headwraps, backpacks, and leather goods. Being a black-women-owned business to them meant having an opportunity to create highly functional products that tap into their Nigerian cultural heritage and specific needs. This is especially true when you think about their silk-lined headwraps. As two naturalistas, they wanted to remove the step of having to wear a bonnet or silk scarf underneath our headwraps to protect their hair. Therefore, they created a product that addressed that particular need. Most importantly, Chioma and Uchenna view Cee Cee's Closet NYC as an opportunity to have a positive economic impact on Nigeria. All of their products are made locally in Nigeria. They are making an impact and building a legacy at the same time. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Quickbooks How I Built This Dreams in Drive Masters of Scale Harvard Business Review Accelerate With Google Skillshare Miracle Morning Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 5900 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Cee Cee’s Closet NYC - @ceeceesclosetnyc Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Apr 27, 2018
Ep 91: Entrepreneur Diaries: I'm My Own Boss, Now What? 40:16 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_91__Entrepreneur_Diaries__Im_My_Own_Boss_Now_What_.mp3?dest-id=393728 Hi Guys, I’m back with a check-in. Hear how my first quarter of entrepreneurship went. I share how I’m learning to master my self, master my time (now that there is so much more of it!), master my energy and so much more. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode The Gifts of Imperfection Born A Crime More Active Lifestyle Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 5950 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro	Apr 11, 2018
Ep 90: From the Kitchen Sink to Target Shelves: Melissa Butler of The Lip Bar 54:05 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_90__From_the_Kitchen_Sink_to_Target_Shelves__Melissa_Butler_of_The_Lip_Bar.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair we have former Wall Street analyst turned Founder and CEO Melissa Butler. Melissa is a visionary who challenges the standard of beauty through the products, pricing, and ingredients in her brand, The Lip Bar. You may have come across The Lip Bar since it’s become a celebrity fave shared by the likes of Taraji P. Henson on Instagram and it is now sold in select Target stores. But before there was Target, there was just Melissa and her business partner, squeezed into a tiny bedroom in Brooklyn. Melissa launched The Lip Bar from her kitchen. She describes her move from stocks and bonds to beauty as a natural one, not because she loved makeup, but because she was frustrated with the beauty industry and ready to create a solution. Not only that, but she was tired of the harsh chemicals in ordinary cosmetics, so she created a vegan and cruelty-free product line. On today’s show, Melissa shares why she was passionate about disrupting the narrative on beauty and creating a line of cosmetics that are safe and affordable. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode The Lip Bar Flora app Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 5900 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: The Lip Bar - @thelipbar Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Apr 05, 2018
Ep 89: Meet the Woman Behind DC’s SpiceSuite and Entrepreneur Hub 47:03 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_89__Meet_the_Woman_Behind_DC_s_SpiceSuite_and_Entrepreneur_Hub.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair we have the oh so fly and oh so dope Angel Anderson. Angel is the Founder and Owner of the The SpiceSuite, an interactive spice bar in the Takoma Park neighborhood in NW Washington DC. Angel opened this space in 2015 after only 3.5 weeks of planning and dreaming. Now, The SpiceSuite is not only a store that sells fragrant spices, but also serves as an incubator for fellow dreamers. Angel provides the space to showcase other local female business owners, free of charge. So on any given day, you can indulge in tantalizing spices, infused oils, sample shea butter, try on clothes, and treat yourself to culinary delights in this hip, quaint and comfortable, atmosphere. The aesthetics and energy of The SpiceSuite mirror Angel's home- welcoming, engaging and just overall fun! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode The SpiceSuite Leverage Leadership Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 5800 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: The Spice Suite - @thespicesuite Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Mar 28, 2018
Ep 88: Lifestyle Blogger Dayna Bolden on How to Turn Your Influence Into Your Income 57:39 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_88__Lifestyle_Blogger_Dayna_Bolden_on_How_to_Turn_Your_Influence_Into_Your_Income.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair we have the dynamic Dayna Bolden. Dayna is a Lifestyle blogger and CEO of Bolden Creative Media. You may recognize Dayna’s face from her campaigns with some of our favorite beauty brands. On today’s show, Dayna will share how, by combining her passion for both beauty and fashion, she has built a strong following of engaged millennial women and an amazing social media presence, which led to major brand partnerships. As a seasoned creative director and content creator, Dayna has also captured the attention of major online and print publications, including ESSENCE and FORBES. One thing to note about Dayna, is that she has taken the blogging world by storm in a relatively short period of time. You’ll learn on the show that although she had started growing her presence before stepping out on her own, it’s when she truly invested in her personal brand that brands started calling her to partner. She juggled a coveted career at Under Armour for as long as she could while side hustling as a lifestyle influencer, but finally stepped out on her own in 2017. I can totally relate to Dayna’s journey of going all in on her creative passions and launching a business around her personal brand. Today, we’ll unpack the life and business journey of a lifestyle blogger and entrepreneur. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Dayna Bolden Secrets of Six Figure Women Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 5700 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Dayna Bolden - @DaynaBolden Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Mar 21, 2018
Ep 87: How Interior Design Boss Beth Diana Smith Went from Corporate Finance to HGTV 45:20 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_87_Final_with_Zip_Recruiter_Pre-Roll.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair we have the one and only Beth Diana Smith, an interior design KING that side hustled for years before venturing out on her own. Beth possessed a natural ability for creating functionality, efficiency, and organization from a very young age, so she pursued degrees in business and accounting to satiate her love of processes and business strategy. After completing her M.B.A., she spent more than a decade in corporate finance in companies such as Johnson & Johnson and Viacom honing her skills in understanding clients, analytics, budgeting, and a keen attention to detail. During her years in corporate finance Beth was also a homeowner. It was during that time that she discovered an appreciation of color, pattern, and texture; a love for beautiful things and problem solving; and a passion for interior design. Beth decided to pursue her passion, launch her interior design company and began attending the New York School of Interior Design. Today, Beth, her work, and her design advice have been featured on TV and in various print and online publications including NBC, HGTV, Vogue.com, EBONY, DesignSponge, and The New York Times. Hear all about Beth’s journey on today’s episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode* Beth Diana Smith To Do App How I Built This Myleik Teele In the Company of Women Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 5700 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Beth Diana Smith - @BethDianaSmith Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Mar 14, 2018
Ep 86: Odyssey Media Founder Linda Spradley Dunn Is Empowering Women Of Color Around The World 38:55 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Episode_86__Odyssey_Media_Founder_Linda_Spradley_Dunn_Is_Empowering_Women_Of_Color_Around_The_World.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair we have Linda Spradley Dunn, a woman who is the epitome of knowing the value she brings to the table and who is not afraid to go out and get hers. She spent fourteen years at IBM, where she received numerous awards and moved quickly through the ranks but always knew that she would one day be her own boss. Armed with world-class training from IBM, Linda finally stepped out on her own. Twenty years later, Linda commands the ear and marketing dollars of Fortune 500 companies that seek her advice on multicultural marketing strategies and want to connect with the powerful community of multicultural, affluent, and influential women in her Odyssey Media network. Odyssey Media is a unique organization that provides an unparalleled blend of programs and resources, including conferences, business retreats, boot-camps, philanthropic and community initiatives, digital forums, networking, and more. The Odyssey network of women includes senior corporate executives, seasoned entrepreneurs, attorneys, physicians, community leaders and women in transition, you name it. Odyssey is an organization that is unapologetic about gathering like-minded women to explore everything from venture capital to rock-climbing. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Odyssey Media Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 5700 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Linda Spradley Dunn - @odysseymediaco Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Mar 07, 2018
Ep 85: Danielle Leslie Is Growing Her Online Course into a Million Dollar Business and She Wants to Teach You How 01:04:05 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_86__Danielle_Leslie_Grew_Her_Online_Course_into_a_Million_Dollar_Business_and_she_wants_to_teach_you_how.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today on the show, I am introducing you to my best kept secret: the woman who has taught me to turn my knowledge into a valuable, premium course. Her name is Danielle Leslie and she founded Culture Add™ Labs to help companies and individuals uncover their Culture Add™ and launch profitable products online. She is also the creator of #CourseFromScratch, an 8-week online intensive that helps people create & launch their profitable & poppin’ online courses. She has been an online marketer in Silicon Valley for almost 10 years and helped personal brands & influencers, including Guy Kawasaki, earn collectively millions of dollars by launching their online courses. One of the reasons I wanted to have Danielle on the show is because her framework for course launches addresses our common human tendency to get stuck on the preparation part and delay your launch. She teaches people like myself to not fall into the trap of creating your course content all before you’re ready to launch and instead, focus on what she calls the 4Cs. She breaks this all down in her masterclass, which you can sign up for at SideHustlePro.co/CourseFromScratch if you are interested. In my own case, I have wanted to launch a podcast training program for almost a year, and I have been dragging my feet because: I was overwhelmed with the thought of breaking all of the content down I knew it was really valuable information that could make people thousands of dollars and thus I knew I would need to charge a premium price point (and I was SCARED to set that premium price point) I turned to Danielle and with her guidance, I launched my podcast accelerator as an invite only program in February and it’s been an AMAZING experience so far. What I’ve learned from Danielle is: Focusing on creating a course that truly meets your student’s needs, means creating it with their active feedback, not creating it in a vacuum without their input I’ve also learned that it’s not going to be perfect the first time you do it so you have to get down to business and start, so you can improve. On today’s episode, Danielle gets into: Her straight line to the cash formula that shatters the most popular course creation narrative The tools she used to do a $20,000 course launch in 60 days with no email list Her MVC method to not overthink your launch and to pre-sell your course How her online course made $25,000 alone in one month on Instagram...and how it has exploded since then. As this episode premieres, Danielle just crossed the $100,000 mark, her first six figure month. And in today’s episode, she breaks down how she’s quickly approaching $1M in revenue this year If you want to learn how Danielle’s online course made $100,000 in one month alone from Instagram listen to this entire episode, and remember to sign up for her Course From Scratch class at SideHustlePro.co/CourseFromScratch. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Course From Scratch Udemy 21 Ninety EmpowerHER/Summit 21 Landmark Launch by Jeff Walker Ask by Ryan Levesque Essentialism by Greg McKeown The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 5600 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Danielle Leslie - @DanielleLeslie Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Feb 28, 2018
Ep 84: How Nubian Skin Founder Ade Hassan Redefined What Nude Means For Women of Color 37:03 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_84__How_Nubian_Skin_Founder_Ade_Hassan_Redefined_What_Nude_Means_For_Women_of_Color.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair we have Ade Hassan. Ade is the founder and director of lingerie brand Nubian Skin. Frustrated by the lack of skin-tone choices to go with her ever-expanding wardrobe, Ade decided it was time for a different kind of nude. She knew that there were lots of women out there like her who needed the same thing. Nubian Skin has redefined what "nude" means, offering essentials in different colors with current pieces include bras, underwear, hosiery, and shoes. When Ade set out to create skin-tone choices that actually matched her skin tone, she had no idea the level of interest she would generate. Today, celebrity-favorite Nubian Skin is stocked in leading stores such as Asos, Nordstroms and she even styled the Queen Bey herself, Beyoncé and dancers for the Formation World Tour as well as the cast of the blockbuster film Hidden Figures. On today’s episode, Ade shares how she transitioned from a career in finance to creating an impactful and highly sought after brand. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Nubian Skin Nubian Skin and Formation World Tour Underground Railroad book Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 5600 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. FreshBooks is offering an unrestricted 30 day free trial for all my listeners. No credit card required. Visit FreshBooks.com/SIDEHUSTLEPRO and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the how did you hear about us section. This episode is brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare has a special offer just for my listeners: Get two months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro to start your two months now. Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Nubian Skin - @nubianskin Ade Hassan - @itsadehassan Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Feb 21, 2018
Ep 83: Meet the Entrepreneur Training the Next Generation of Startup Founders 50:04 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_83__How_This_Entrepreneur_is_Training_the_Next_Generation_of_Startup_Founders.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair, we have Mandela SH Dixon. She is one of the only black women who has navigated the tech space as a VC-backed tech startup founder, global startup ecosystem builder, and VC portfolio services director. Mandela began her career in Silicon Valley in 2011 as a startup founder backed by Kapor Capital, 500 Startups, and Imagine K12 (acquired by Y Combinator). Thereafter, she led a global entrepreneurial program called Startup Weekend Education (acquired by Techstars) that spanned six continents and empowered thousands of entrepreneurs to launch edtech startups. Most recently, Mandela worked at venture capital firm Kapor Capital, where she supported the success of over 120 tech startups and launched the Founders' Commitment, a first-of-its kind initiative teaching founders how to bake diversity and inclusion into the DNA of their early stage startups. To-date, Mandela has shared her frameworks for success on over 65 stages, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Google, and Facebook. She has also received several recognitions, including being named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List, LinkedIn's Top 10 Voices in Venture Capital and Startups, and Medium's Top 10% of Writers. Most recently, Mandela co-founded Founder Gym, an online training center that teaches underrepresented founders how to build successful tech startups (applications for Cohort 2 are now open). On this episode, we get into: What it was like to walk away from her first company Why it’s so important to her to democratize access to information in Silicon Valley Why there needs to be more transparency among founders How seeing both sides of the table and all aspects of the startup ecosystem has shaped her experience The start of Founder Gym and more! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Founder Gym Mandela’s Medium articles Masters of Scale by Reid Hoffman Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 5600 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. FreshBooks is offering an unrestricted 30 day free trial for all my listeners. No credit card required. Visit FreshBooks.com/SIDEHUSTLEPRO and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the how did you hear about us section. This episode is brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare has a special offer just for my listeners: Get two months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro to start your two months now. Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Mandela - @mandelaSH Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Feb 14, 2018
Ep 82: How to Be An Entrepreneur On Your Own Terms with Shellye Archambeau 50:40 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_82__How_to_Be_An_Entrepreneur_On_Your_Own_Terms_with_Shellye_Archambeau.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair, we have Shellye Archambeau. Not everyone with entrepreneurial instincts comes up with that million dollar idea. Sometimes, people are better on the execution front. You need that person who can take a vision, turn it into an actual viable business, and grow your company year over year. That’s Shellye’s story. Shellye is best known for being the Chief Executive Officer of MetricStream, Inc. up until January 2018. She is somewhat of a legend in Silicon Valley, having grown MetricStream to what it is today. She has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout her career. In 2014 she was named one of the 46 Most Important African-Americans In Technology by Business Insider. In September 2015, Shellye was recognized as the 97th most influential business leader in America. When she’s not busy building software companies or sitting on Fortune 500 boards, Shellye is simply a family oriented, energetic, goal driven foodie. We can all stand to learn a lot from Shellye about living a full life and being an entrepreneur on our own terms. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Shellye Archambeau Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. FreshBooks is offering an unrestricted 30 day free trial for all my listeners. No credit card required. Visit FreshBooks.com/SIDEHUSTLEPRO and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the how did you hear about us section. This episode is brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare has a special offer just for my listeners: Get two months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro to start your two months now. Side Hustle Pro is now over 5600 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Shellye Archambeau - @shelarchambeau Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Feb 07, 2018
Ep 81: Entrepreneur Diaries 1 27:40 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_81__Entrepreneur_Diaries_1.mp3?dest-id=393728 Hi Guys, I’m back with a check-in. Hear how my very first month of entrepreneurship went. I’ll share some behind the scenes of launching my first premium product, dealing with anxiety, facing #adulting head on and making some small changes in how I’m thinking about my business. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Podcast Accelerator Work With Me Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. FreshBooks is offering an unrestricted 30 day free trial for all my listeners. No credit card required. Visit FreshBooks.com/SIDEHUSTLEPRO and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the how did you hear about us section. Side Hustle Pro is now over 5500 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Jan 31, 2018
Ep 80: Tonya Rapley on How to Monetize Your Expertise 47:53 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_80__Tonya_Rapley_on_How_to_Monetize_Your_Expertise.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair we have Tonya Rapley. Tonya is a nationally recognized millennial money expert and founder of the award-winning site, My Fab Finance. She has graced the cover of Black Enterprise magazine and was deemed the "New Face of Wealth Building". She was also selected as a Modern History Maker by TV One and has been recognized as one of the “Top 10 Most Influential Women in Personal Finance on Twitter”. Her mission is to help millennial women break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck and own their power. Because of her relatable personality and fabulous flair, Tonya is a highly sought after media personality. Her work has been featured in Glamour, Cosmopolitan, EBONY, and on CentricTV. Tonya’s expertise has also been recognized by popular media outlets such as Forbes, the NY Daily News, Yahoo! Finance, and Marketwatch. As a writer, Tonya has also contributed to Credit.com, Buzzfeed, and TheRoot.com, making a powerful influence on the financial lives of millennials. On this episode, you’ll learn how Tonya went from crying tears of frustration at a thankless job to branching out on her own as a Personal Finance Coach and Entrepreneur. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode My Fab Finance Profit First book Rakia Reynolds Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. FreshBooks is offering an unrestricted 30 day free trial for all my listeners. No credit card required. Visit FreshBooks.com/SIDEHUSTLEPRO and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the how did you hear about us section. This episode is also brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 3 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro99. Act now for this special New Years offer, and start learning today. Side Hustle Pro is now over 5388 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Tonya Rapley - @myfabfinance Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Jan 25, 2018
Ep 79: Queen of Side Hustles Tracey Coleman on How to Thrive as a Multi Passionate Entrepreneur 53:19 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/From_Advertiser_to_Side_Hustler__Tracey_Coleman_On_How_to_Thrive_as_a_Multi_Passionate_Entrepreneur.mp3?dest-id=393728 What happens when you pair a love for writing, travel, design, experience activations and more? You get today’s guest. Her name is Tracey Coleman, and she is a creator, writer, designer and visionary. She’s also a multi passionate entrepreneur with a myriad of hustles. Her main hustle is Show & Tell Creative, a boutique activation agency specializing in social media, event activation and multicultural marketing. Her various side hustles include being Event Director and Partner in Curly Girl Collective, the founders and producers of the epic CURLFEST. She’s also the Brooklyn Travel Addict, a Witty storyteller and content creator through her legendary travel blog. Finally, she’s is the Founder of Purpose Driven Passports - a nonprofit organization that identifies and creates opportunities for travelers to give back abroad. In 2017, less than 6 months after launching, Tracey won the WeWork Creator Award. In keeping with the theme of women who are redefining entrepreneurship, I’m happy to share Tracey’s journey today. She is living proof that if you work it right, you can be multi passionate and have a business and a life walking in your purpose.	Jan 17, 2018
Ep 78: Nicole Walters Wants To Teach You To Add More Commas To Your Bank Account 46:46 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Episode_78__Nicole_Walters_Wants_To_Teach_You_To_Add_More_Commas_To_Your_Bank_Account.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair, we have Nicole Walters. By age 28, Nicole was a highly-paid executive at a Fortune 500 company, managing multibillion dollar accounts. But something just wasn’t right. She felt like her job was paying the bills and feeding her family, but not her soul. So, live on Periscope, Nicole quit her corporate job to focus on opening her own private business and product development consulting firm, The Monetized Life. Through her programs and consulting, she shares her secrets to earning “passive income” with other entrepreneurs, including in her popular online course, 1K1Day. Nicole has been on my radar for some time and I thought what better way to kick off 2018, than with a woman who is pushing the boundaries of entrepreneurship and redefining what it means to package your skills into services and make money on your own terms. As Nicole says, she teaches people how to add commas to their bank accounts and learn that they don’t have to trade time for money. On today’s episode, Nicole gets into: Her 5 years of (debt free!) side hustling before quitting Why she quit her job LIVE on Periscope Generating $11,000 from a $12.99 product The streams of income in her business Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode NicoleWaltersTV Nicole’s Receipts NapturalNicole Slack The Storyteller’s Secret A Second Chance by Catherine Hoke This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. FreshBooks is offering an unrestricted 30 day free trial for all my listeners. No credit card required. Visit FreshBooks.com/SIDEHUSTLEPRO and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the how did you hear about us section. This episode is also brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 3 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro99. Act now for this special New Years offer, and start learning today. Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 5200 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Nicole Walters - @napturalnicole Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Jan 10, 2018
Ep 77: How to Fear Less and Live Your Best Life in 2018 24:32 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_77__How_to_Fear_Less_and_Live_Your_Best_Life_in_2018.mp3?dest-id=393728 2017 was an amazing year for me (I got married, took my business to new heights, spent time with my family, was embraced into a new family and culture). I am so grateful for the lessons learned and blessings received. Something I may have shared less of is that it was also an emotional year and sometimes a downright stressful year. I pushed myself harder than I ever have, took on more responsibility at work, was challenged in unexpected ways, grew a lot and took a major leap and quit my job. Now, I enter 2018 with a new perspective and determination to do my best work and live my best life. On today’s episode, I share: How we can all adopt a fearless mindset What it really means to invest in yourself Why I’m committed to nurturing human connections Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. FreshBooks is offering an unrestricted 30 day free trial for all my listeners. No credit card required. Visit FreshBooks.com/SIDEHUSTLEPRO and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the how did you hear about us section. This episode is also brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 3 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro99. Act now for this special New Years offer, and start learning today. Links mentioned on this episode One-on-One Business Coaching with Side Hustle Pro You are a Badass by Jen Sincero The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy FreshBooks SkillShare Side Hustle Pro Facebook Community Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 5000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Jan 04, 2018
Ep 76: I QUIT My Job 34:36 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_76__I_QUIT_My_Job.mp3?dest-id=393728 A year ago, I made the decision that I need to work for myself. Today on the show, I share how I spent the last year gearing up for my quit day. I got laser-focused on monetizing my content. I explored multiple revenue streams. I got busy learning to be a sales team of one. I studied, I worked, I tried, I failed, I stayed determined. And then, on November 29, 2017 - I QUIT. On today’s episode, I share: Why I’m betting on myself! What went into taking my leap of faith My plan to move forward Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 5000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Dec 27, 2017
Ep 75: From Founder to Acquisition: Jewel Burks and the Partpic Story 50:32 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_75__From_Founder_to_Acquisition__Jewel_Burks_and_the_PartPic_journey.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today’s guest is Jewel Burks. As co-founder and CEO of Partpic, an Atlanta based startup designed to streamline the purchase of maintenance and repair parts using computer vision technology, Jewel and her team built groundbreaking technology poised to change the way people everywhere locate products. Partpic raised over $2 million in seed funding to integrate its proprietary technology into mobile apps and websites of parts distributors and retailers. And then, something incredible happened, Partpic was acquired by Amazon. Currently Jewel serves as Team Lead for Visual Search at A9.com, an Amazon Company. In addition to this role, Jewel is a proud board member at Amplify 4 Good, and spends much of her free time working with startups. On today’s show, Jewel shares: How she came up with the idea for Partpic How she recruited a smart and talented team and Co-Founder What it was like to juggle working for Google while building Partpic And what it’s like to have your company be acquired. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Google Alerts Extreme Ownership Jasmine Crowe Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 5000 members strong! If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Jewel Burks - @jewelmelanie Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Dec 22, 2017
Ep 74: Serial Entrepreneur Dawn Dickson On How to Launch Like a Boss 43:46 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_74__Serial_Entrepreneur_Dawn_Dickson_On_How_to_Launch_Like_a_Boss.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today on the show, we have a real boss. Her name is Dawn Dickson and she is a serial entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience in marketing and business development. She has launched four successful cash flow positive companies since 2002. Her most recent ventures are Flat Out of Heels (which provides rollable flats for women) and Solutions Vending International, recently renamed Pop Com, which provides a software solution to make vending machines more intelligent. Dawn has received numerous awards and accolades for her Business savvy and pitching skills, including being awarded First place in the PowerMoves NOLA Big Break pitch Competition and second place in the 2016 SBA InnovateHer Challenge. Additionally, Dawn was selected to participate in some of the nation’s top accelerator programs for entrepreneurs including the NewME(San Francisco),Canopy Boulder (Boulder,Colorado) and Techstars(Los Angeles). On today’s episode, Dawn gets into: How she went from living her best life with her first business to broke and moving in with her cousin How she lost $15,000 attempting to start Solutions Vending How she became a pitching queen And Her best kept secret to find amazing business partners Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Flat Out of Heels Solutions Vending TechStars Y Combinator Shark Tank LinkedIn Afro Tech Conference The Hard Things About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz Jewel Burks Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 4900 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Dawn Dickson - @dawnwdickson Flat Out of Heels - @FlatOutofHeels Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Dec 20, 2017
Ep 73: From Hustle to Empire: How Claire Sulmers Grew Fashion Bomb Daily Beyond A Blog 52:16 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_73__Claire_Sulmers_of_Fashion_Bomb_Daily_On_How_to_Go_For_Yours.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today on the show, is the one and only Claire Sulmers, the founder of FashionBombDaily.com, and the industry’s leading fashion blogger chronicling fashionistas of color. Her pioneering work ushered in a new wave of digital journalism that fed and fueled an underserved community of African-American and Latino style lovers. Claire’s body of work and online following- has allowed her to partner with major corporate brands who want to reach her audience including Toyota, Verizon and others. In 11 years, Claire has accumulated over 1.2 million followers, written a book “The Bomb Life”, and is now hosting on Revolt. I first learned about Claire when I started reading the Fashion Bomb blog 11 years ago. Like other readers, I have followed Claire’s evolution from blogger to brand ambassador to business woman. One of the reasons I am always so intrigued by Claire, is that at first glance, just looking at her instagram feed, you would have no idea of her story. But she has made some humbling moves and missteps on her path to getting where she is today and I have much respect for her for how she’s been able to flip fumbles into fortune. On today’s episode, Claire gets into: How she started from the bottom in fashion with unpaid internships and thankless jobs Why she took a leap of faith and moved to Paris with no job and barely any money How she started and differentiated Fashion Bomb Daily All of the revenue streams in her business How a rogue ex almost ruined her reputation Plus how she’s continuing to grow her brand Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 4900 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Claire Sulmers - @clairesulmers Fashion Bomb - @FashionBombDaily Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Dec 13, 2017
Ep 72: Q&As - How Much Money Do You Invest Into Your Side Hustle & More 30:51 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_72__QAs_-_How_Much_Money_Do_You_Invest_Into_Your_Side_Hustle__More.mp3?dest-id=393728 I’m answering your questions on all things side hustle. On this episode I get into: What tips and tricks do you have for managing your spare time after the day job is over and hubby is fed? How and when did you decide to convert your personal social media pages into public brand/company profiles? Do you have a finsta for your friends and family? I’d love to know how you deal with family and friends who want your service for free! What tips do you have for those who feel they have plateaued in growing their IG with engaged shoppers? What are your tips for finding networking events? What’s your favorite piece of advice you’ve ever gotten about being a black female entrepreneur? How much money did you invest into your side hustle before it was profitable? What do you look for when searching for people to interview? I swear you have the most interesting people on! What is your long term goal as it relates to turning the wonderful work you’ve done with the podcast? What will that look like for you? What do you want to do? Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Links Mentioned Goal Getter Action Plan Master the Gram Announcements Side Hustle Pro is almost 4900 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Dec 06, 2017
Ep 71: How This Entrepreneur Built A Life She No Longer Needs A Vacation From 40:51 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_71__How_This_Entrepreneur_Built_A_Life_She_No_Longer_Needs_A_Vacation_From.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair I have online coach and personal trainer Tameika G. Tameika’s story is far from ordinary. Over the course of ten years, she completely flipped her lifestyle and her long term career path as a result. Years ago, she was overweight, living in her home country of Canada and just generally unhappy. But she decided she didn’t want her food addiction and obesity to be what defined her story and her end game. So she made drastic life changes to rewrite her own story. She lost 90 lbs and has kept it off for 10 years. Since losing 90 pounds, she has devoted her time to helping others achieve the same happiness she's found on this journey. As a Certified Personal Trainer, she has helped over 400 clients, both in person and online, lose a cumulative total of 3000+ pounds. And she did this all while side hustling. After several years side hustling, working in corporate and being a fitness professional on the side, she was finally able to build a life she no longer needs a vacation from. On today’s episode, Tameika gets into: Why heartbreak led her to make a radical life and professional change What made her choose Asia How she quit her job and found a way to move to another country How she kept costs low to work her “get out of a debt plan” The tipping point that made her quit her job How she focuses on her purpose and her passion How she paid her rent in full for the year so she can focus on her purpose and passion Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode TameikaG.com The Whole Experience retreat Tony Robbins Money Master the Game Tony Robbins Unshakeable book Gary Vee podcast Tameika’s detailed blog post on building a life she doesn’t need a vacation from Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 4800 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Tameika G - @TameikaG Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Nov 30, 2017
Ep 70: This Brooklyn-Bred Entrepreneur is Breaking Barriers, One T-Shirt At a Time 36:03 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_70__This_Brooklyn-Bred_Entrepreneur_is_Breaking_Barriers_One_T-Shirt_At_a_Time.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair is Brooklyn-bred and Baltimore-based entrepreneur, Kalilah Wright. Kalilah is the Owner and Creative Director of t-shirt company, Mess in a Bottle. Through Mess in a Bottle, a cutting-edge brand with timely and to-the-point messaging, she hopes to give voice to the voiceless. Kalilah has always had a business spirit and, in 2016, quit her job and hit the ground running with a fierce work ethic and grind mentality. As an accomplished designer and trained architect, she used her Master's degree from Morgan State University and Bachelors of Arts from Penn State University to establish her brand in Baltimore City, Maryland. I met Kalilah at the Rise Empowerment conference in DC in 2016. All I remember is her dressed in her Mess in a Bottle Gear and handing out free product to the conference speakers. Almost immediately, when I checked the conference hashtag one of the conference speakers had already shared Kalilah's gift on Instagram. I was impressed by her guerilla marketing and hustle mentality then and have been watching her journey ever since. On today's show, Kalilah shares more of the real deal holyfield of what it's like to be a new entrepreneur. Kalilah gets into: Why she left her dream job at Under Armour even though she didn't have everything all figured out How she used craigslist and $500 to buy her early equipment How she found and pays for her first business space ever Her conference hustle strategy that helps her to get her name and brand out there and much more! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Mess In A Bottle Brand, Build, Launch Facebook Group Saturday Morning Pancakes Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 4800 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Mess In A Bottle - @messinabottle Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Nov 22, 2017
Ep 69: From Selling Tea Out of Her Trunk to Selling in Major Retailers: Nailah Ellis-Brown of Ellis Island Tea 47:45 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_69__From_Selling_Tea_Out_of_Her_Trunk_to_Selling_in_Major_Retailers__Nailah_Ellis_of_Ellis_Island_Tea.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today’s guest is Nailah Ellis Brown. I first heard about Nailah from my roommates, Nydia and Stefanie at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. They supported her business as part of the MBAs Across America program that the participated in (and you’ll hear more about this in the episode). I’ve been fascinated by Nailah every since. A Black Woman from Detroit with Jamaican roots, Ellis-Brown has made a name for herself as part of the Detroit manufacturing renaissance. Her distinctive hibiscus Ellis Island Tea, based on a family recipe and bottled in an urban 4,000 square foot plant, has expanded sales into six airports and locations across 12 Midwestern states along with shelf space in regional retailer Meijer, Whole Foods and most recently Sam Club stores. She’s been named one of the Forbes 30 Under 30, has been featured on MSNBC for a small business makeover, and she’s only getting started. Her plan was to go to school, work on wall street then quit and be an entrepreneur But when she realized the student loan hustle, she wanted no parts of it. On today’s episode, Nailah gets into: How she’s been able to brew and bottle a recipe steeped in family tradition How she went from selling out of her trunk to selling in Sam’s clb Learning the science behind her How she took a leap of faith and started over from scratch How investing in herself and her business led to big rewards in major brand partnership Plus how she’s continuing to grow her brand Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Ellis Island Tea Michigan State Product Center Think & Grow Rich Book Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 4800 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Ellis Island Tea - @EllisIslandTea Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Nov 16, 2017
Ep 68: How Felicia Leatherwood Became the Hollywood Hair Whisperer 36:02 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_68__How_Felicia_Leatherwood_Became_the_Hollywood_Hair_Whisperer.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the Side Hustle Pro guest chair is leading celebrity stylist, Felicia Leatherwood. Felicia’s hair styles have been featured on such high profile stars as Issa Rae of HBO's Insecure, Oscar Award nominee Ava Duvernay, Grammy winner Jill Scott, as well as a host of other celebrities, entertainment executives, rising stars and beauty entrepreneurs. With over 26 years of experience, Felicia also conducts hair care workshops for audiences around the globe under the brand "Loving Your Hair with Natural Care". Felicia's solutions and work have garnered her the "Hair Whisperer" title, as she is known for miraculously restoring health, beauty and vitality to her clientele's hair. She went so far as to conceive and manufacture her own Detangler Brush that allows easy detangling of all natural hair types. On today’s show, Felicia gets into: How she got her start doing hair How she started working with celebrity clientele And the biggest and most expensive mistake she made in her business Today’s Episode is brought to you by Squarespace. Check out Squarespace.com for a free trial and use the offer code HUSTLEPRO10 to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.	Oct 31, 2017
Ep 67: Meet the Juice Bar Owner Transforming Lives in the Black Community 51:09 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_67__Meet_the_Juice_Bar_Owner_Transforming_Lives_in_the_Black_Community.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today, I’m happy to welcome into the guest chair, a woman who is changing lives in her community. Her name is Jerri Evans, and she is the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars. Growing up in SE Washington, D.C. she watched her mom and others struggle to find healthy options, while carry-outs and corner stores were readily available. Today on the show, we get into how she transformed a tragic life event into an impactful business that’s ensuring better health for underserved communities. She makes it a point to transform areas that historically do not have access to fresh produce and tries to eradicate food deserts (areas that do not have access to such healthy options). Now with catchy names like Swizz Beets, Green Latifah, and Mi’Kale Jackson, Jerri has initiated creative ways to invite customers to try out to cold-pressed juices they’ve never had. You can find her spreading the good health vibes and mission everywhere she can. This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to 100 plus job sites with just one click. Right now, My listeners can post jobs on ZipRecruiter for FREE, Just go to ZipRecruiter.com/hustle to try ZipRecruiter for free. This episode is brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare is now offering Side Hustle Pro listeners one free month of unlimited learning. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/HUSTLEPRO and claim your free month! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Turning Natural Juice Bars Small Business Administration (SBA) Profit First book Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 4600 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Turning Natural - @TurningNatural Jerri Evans - @jerrichanel Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Oct 25, 2017
Ep 66: An Entrepreneur in Hollywood: ‘Black Love’ Co-Creator Codie Elaine Oliver 46:33 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_66__How_to_Be_An_Entrepreneur_in_Hollywood__Behind_the_Scenes_with__Black_Love__creator_Codie_Elaine_Oliver.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today, I’m happy to welcome into the guest chair, a woman who is putting #BlackLove on display for people to see on television screens across the country. Her name is Codie Elaine Oliver, and she is the filmmaker and creator of the #BlackLove documentary series on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network. If you’ve ever wondered how producers, screenwriters and filmmakers of color get their work in front of a mass audience and on major networks or movie studios, this is the episode for you. Codie is a graduate of Howard University and the Peter Stark Producing Program at USC. Before becoming an independent filmmaker, she worked in feature film development at Fox Searchlight Pictures, then produced events and supported filmmaking programs at Film Independent, The Los Angeles Film Festival, and the Independent Spirit Awards. She also co-produced the feature film, DESTINED, starring Cory Hardrict and Jesse Metcalfe which will be released in fall 2017. On this episode, we get into: Her journey from Howard to independent filmmaker How she recruited some of Hollywood’s biggest names to participate in #BlackLove The road to pitching OWN network And how to make money as a filmmaker in Hollywood You will love and learn from what Codie had to share. Links mentioned on this episode Black Love Docuseries Side Hustle Pro episode with Blavity Founder Morgan DeBaun Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 4500 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Black Love Docuseries - @BlackLoveDoc Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Oct 18, 2017
Ep 65: From Financial Analyst to Entrepreneur: How This Beauty Maven Opened The Premier Brow Studio in DC 25:06 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_65__From_Financial_Analyst_to_Entrepreneur__How_This_Beauty_Maven_Opened_The_Premier_Brow_Studio_in_DC.mp3?dest-id=393728 Nicole Alexis is the owner of the the beauty haven, PRMP Beauty Studio in Washington, D.C. Nicole realized that her passion in beauty was more than a side hustle while working as a financial analyst with the federal government. As her side hustle, providing brow shaping and body waxing, started to grow, she came to a cross road. Staying comfortable with her comfy 6-figure salary and earn extra money on the side or taking her side hustle full -time. She chose to be a true hustler and went for her beauty passion and opened Primp Beauty Studios. The rest is, as I like to say, HERstory. On today’s show, Nicole shares how she built an organic brand, an in-demand business with clients that followed her from location to location and how she dealt with the surprise costs that come with being a novice business owner. Links mentioned on this episode StyleSeat Canva PRMP Beauty Studios Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 4400 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Nicole Alexis - @lovenicolealexis PRMP Beauty - @prmpbeauty Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Oct 11, 2017
Ep 64: Latham Thomas On How to Practice Self Care While Growing A Business 01:00:23 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_64__Latham_Thomas_On_How_to_Practice_Self_Care_While_Growing_A_Business.mp3?dest-id=393728 Latham Thomas is a celebrity wellness/ lifestyle maven and birth doula- transforming not only how women give birth to their babies, but how they give rise to the best version of themselves. She’s here to teach us all how to own our power in mind, body and spirit as we hustle to launch our businesses. To Latham, self-care is a priority part of life, not just a trendy habit. As the founder of Mama Glow, a lifestyle brand and highly regarded website offering inspiration, education, and holistic services for expectant and new mamas, Latham has been named one of Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul 100. Latham is also the best-selling author of “Mama Glow: A Hip Guide to Your Fabulous Abundant Pregnancy.” And her highly anticipated second book, "Own Your Glow: A Soulful Guide to Luminous Living And Crowning The Queen Within” just debuted in September 2017. Links mentioned on this episode Own Your Glow book Mama Glow Drop the Ball by Tiffany Dufu The Read podcast Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 4300 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Latham Thomas - @glowmaven Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Oct 04, 2017
Ep 63: How to Run Your Side Hustle in 1 Hour A Day 24:40 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_63__How_to_Run_Your_Side_Hustle_in_1_Hour_A_Day.mp3?dest-id=393728 Up until this year, the last quarter of every year always felt like the most stressful for me. This year is the first year that that's not the case for me. This year, I got better at getting things done, even under pressure. In this episode I’m sharing some of the biggest mistakes I made when I first started out side hustling and what I've learned from them. It’s important that you understand where I and most successful side hustlers went wrong and what I did to turn it around. These mistakes could have easily been avoided if I had only known how to create a realistic goals setting system. Now, I've mastered the "less talk, more hustle" approach, and it’s what has gotten me results. I spend less time thinking and talking about what I'm going to do and more time actually doing it. I learned to cut out all the fluff that makes you FEEL like you're doing something (to-do lists, buying fancy planners, well organized trello boards) and get down to business. By making these mistakes, I also learned some key lessons as to why most side hustlers aren’t making the progress they anticipated. You’re probably not accomplishing your goal, because you bit off too much or not taking action because you want everything to be perfect and are afraid of making a mistake. If you want more guidance on how to actually get things done, consider learning my signature Goal Getter Action Plan. I can show you how to run a side business in 7 hours per week. In this episode, I break down how you can quit stalling and make moves on your side hustle. Listen through to the end to get more info plus an early bird discount code to my signature Goal Getter Action Plan for just $27. Links mentioned on this episode Goal Getter Action Plan Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 4300 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Sep 27, 2017
Episode 62: How Evita Robinson Changed the Face of Travel 35:02 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Episode_62__How_Evita_Robinson_Changed_the_Face_of_Travel.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today on the show, we have a woman who started a travel movement. Her name is Evita Robinson and she is the Founder of Nomadness Travel Tribe. Evita has always been a creator in visual media. Yet, it was a trip to Paris, six weeks after graduating from undergrad, that changed the scope of her personal and professional life. So in September 2011, she created the Nomadness Travel Tribe, an online social community primarily for travelers of color. Nomadness was the first of its kind targeting diverse millennials, in the newly coined 'black travel movement'. The group currently surpasses 16,000 international members, with over 100,000 passport stamps, and nearly 100 meetups a year, all across the globe. Evita has shattered the myth that people of color don’t travel. She is also a keynote speaker, TED Resident, consultant for Destination Marketing Organizations, and continues her love of seeing the world while writing her first book. On today’s episode, Evita gets into: How Nomadness started organically and she never expected it to be a business Why she doesn’t believe in 5 years plans and why you shouldn’t either Why we all need multiple revenue streams How she recovered from near burnout How she decides what’s best for her brand Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and wherever you get your podcasts Links mentioned on this episode Nomadness Travel Tribe Slack Making Oprah podcast Steve Jobs “Stay hungry. Stay foolish.” Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 4200 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Evita Robinson - @evierobbie Nomadness - @nomadnesstribe Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Sep 20, 2017
Ep 61: Meet the Black Harvard Grads Flipping the Script On Beauty Norms 41:59 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_61__Meet_the_Black_Harvard_Grads_Flipping_the_Script_On_Beauty_Norms.mp3?dest-id=393728 This week on the show I have KJ Miller & Amanda Johnson. KJ and Amanda are graduates of Harvard Business School and the co-founders of Mented Cosmetics (short for pigmented). These two women are making their mark on the beauty industry, redefining what a natural, clean beauty look is for women of color. It all started when they both realized they were struggling to find the perfect nude lip. So these ladies took matters into their own hands and created Mented. Mented is an upscale beauty brand for all women of color who are looking for great nude and neutral looks. These two figured out the one thing the industry had forgotten to do and now have a thriving beauty company. On this episode, KJ & Amanda share: How they learned to make beauty products Their early mistakes when starting the brand What it really takes to launch and keep a brand afloat This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to 100 plus job sites with just one click. Right now, My listeners can post jobs on ZipRecruiter for FREE, Just go to ZipRecruiter.com slash “hustle” to try ZipRecruiter for free. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Mented Cosmetics YouTube GSuite How I Built This Forbes podcast on Glossier Founder Emily Weiss Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 4200 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Mented Cosmetics - @MentedCosmetics Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Sep 13, 2017
Ep 60: How Fitness Guru Cassandra Nuamah Turned Her Side Hustle into Her Dream Business 32:10 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_60__How_Fitness_Guru_Cassandra_Nuamah_Turned_Her_Side_Hustle_into_Her_Dream_Business.mp3?dest-id=393728 Cassandra Nuamah, better known as Coach Cass, is a certified personal trainer, group, exercise instructor and health and wellness coach. She is master trainer with KUKUWA® African Dance Workout and a source of inspiration for many. After dropping more than 50 pounds, this one time advertising professional pursued her certification as a wellness and fitness coach and began devoting her life to helping others. Originally from Ghana, Coach Cass and her Mother Kukuwa (the founder of founder of kukuwa fitness.com) also organize yearly Fitness and cultural excursions to different countries in Africa and teach Fitness and dance classes locally and internationally. When she’s not teaching us to get in fitness formation, she’s proudly infusing her Ghanaian culture into everything she touches. For years, Cassandra tried to juggle her advertising career with her rapidly growing fitness side hustle. Find out what caused her to finally say goodbye to a 9 to 5 and hello to her purpose. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Kukuwa Fitness Google Calendar Upwork 10X Rule by Grant Cardone Africa With Us Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 4000 members strong and counting. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Coach Cass - @coachcassfit Kukuwa Fitness - @kukuwafitness Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Sep 06, 2017
Ep 59: MunaLuchi Creator Jacqueline Nwobu on Reshaping the Wedding Industry 44:08 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_59__Munaluchi_Creator_Jacqueline_Nwobu_on_Reshaping_the_Wedding_Industry.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today’s guest and the platform she created provided me the most assistance and resources with planning my wedding. Her name is Jacqueline Nwobu, and she is the Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of MunaLuchi Bride Magazine, the leading nationally distributed wedding magazine catering to women of color. Women of color are major contributors to the billion dollar wedding industry, yet, our presence within major bridal publications and websites/blogs is rare. Jacqueline had a vision and determination to fill this void. Today, MunaLuchi is a multi-cultural global technology company serving the $200 billion international wedding and events industry. It caters to the growing multi-cultural wedding and events industry throughout the world with a vertical online marketplace connecting engaged couples to event professionals. Today on the show, we’ll hear how Jacqueline and her husband launched MunaLuchi with no prior experience and obtained national distribution within major retailers including Target and Barnes and Noble. Plus, hear how she’s continuing to grow the brand and what she’s learned about hiring the right people. On today’s episode, Jacqueline gets into: How she started MunaLuchi Bride Magazine with no distributor and no plan How she got MunaLuchi into Barnes & Noble, Safeways and other major newsstands across the country When she knew it was time to leave her job What led her to launch The Coterie, the vendor and education arm of MunaLuchi How she juggles love and business with her business partner and husband, Chike Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode MunaLuchi Bride Magazine Coterie Retreat Lynda.com Skillshare Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 4000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Munaluchi Bride - @MunaluchiBride Jacqueline Nwobu - @jackienwobu Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Aug 30, 2017
Ep 58: How Gwen Jimmere Founded and Patented Beauty Brand Naturalicious 58:59 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_58_Final.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair, we Gwen Jimmere. Gwen is the CEO and founder of Naturalicious. What really stood out to me about Gwen is that she’s already cemented her place in history as the first African American woman to hold a patent for a natural hair care product. Not only is she a respected authority in the hair care industry, she was named one of the 100 Most Influential African Americans in the U.S. as a 2016 Root 100 Award honoree. She is also the winner of the Black Enterprise Elevator Pitch Competition, and has been featured everywere from Fast Company and Essence to Entrepreneur and The Washington Post. On today’s episode, Gwen gets into: How she quit her job and created Naturalicious with $32 dollars in the bank, she founded Naturalicious The way she hustled and marketed during the early days What her target customer has to do with Shonda Rhimes How she’s been able to push past self-doubt + much more! I really love what Gwen had to share. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Naturalicious National Association for Women Business Owners Black Enterprise Entrepreneur Summit Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Sara Blakely, Founder of Spanx Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 3500 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Gwen Jimmere - @gwenjimmere Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Jul 22, 2017
Ep 57: Up close with Morgan DeBaun: The Millennial CEO Shaping Black Digital Media 42:35 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_57__Upclose_with_Morgan_DeBaun__The_Millennial_CEO_Shaping_Black_Digital_Media.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today on the show, we have a woman who is a millennial CEO shaping Black digital media. Her name is Morgan DeBaun and she is the Founder of Blavity, one of the fastest growing digital media startups and a top destination for black youth culture. In March 2017, she launched a new lifestyle brand called 21Ninety, a website focused on beauty, health and wellness for women of color. She is one of only 12 Black women to raise over 1 million dollars in venture funding and has been featured on Essence, New York Magazine, Teen Vogue, Nylon, and was a finalist for 2016 TechCrunch Founder of the year. I first encountered Morgan at the Blavity EmpowerHer conference back in 2016. I was already impressed enough with Blavity to buy a ticket, but what Morgan created in that room, really sealed the deal for me. I needed to start Side Hustle Pro. As a matter of fact, when the emcee asked, I forget what the question was, but she basically asked who wanted to share a new initiative or something, I raised my hand, got on stage and announced to this room full of black women creators and entrepreneurs that I was starting Side Hustle Pro. And there was NO turning back after that. So it's a pleasure to welcome Morgan to the guest chair today.	Jul 12, 2017
Ep 56: How Lisa Price Turned Her Side Hustle Into A Multimillion Dollar Business 01:03:39 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_56__How_Lisa_Price_Turned_Her_Side_Hustle_Into_A_Multimillion_Dollar_Business.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair, we have Lisa Price, Founder of multi-million dollar hair and beauty company Carol’s Daughter. I am really honored to have Lisa in the guest chair, as hers is a product that transformed my personal journey to loving my natural hair and natural beauty. When I learned about Carol’s daughter’s back in the day when I was in college, I used to have it shipped to my dorm room. And this is when I was a broke college student and had no business ordering anything online. But that’s how crucial it was for me to obtain a product that could actually moisturize and nourish my kinky threads. And since then, I have followed Lisa Price’s entrepreneurial journey. If you don’t know, Lisa Price and Carol’s Daughter has been in business for over two decades. In the early 1990s, Lisa began experimenting with making her own fragrances and perfume sprays when she wasn’t busy working at her full-time job in TV production. In 1992, Price dedicated herself full time to creating beauty products. With $100 in cash, her own kitchen, and the simple notion that people should follow their hearts, Lisa started building the collection that would become a beauty revolution. In August of 1994, Price officially established Carol’s Daughter (the company lovingly named after her mother). Initially starting out with a handful of steady customers, those numbers grew in leaps and bounds as women outside her neighborhood and circle of friends began to take notice. Today, Carol’s Daughter sells millions of dollars’ worth of products, having launched an exclusive collection in Target stores nationwide and on Target.com in March 2014 as well as extending into select Walgreens in March 2015. As a culmination to the Carol’s Daughter business trajectory, Lisa sold her company to L’Oréal USA in November 2014. Today on the show, Lisa walks us back through the journey of building Carol’s Daughter to what it is today. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, and Stitcher Links mentioned on this episode Carol’s Daughter Success Never Smelled So Sweet: How I Followed My Nose and Found My Passion Girl Boss Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 3000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Lisa Price - @iamlisaprice Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Jun 28, 2017
Ep 55: A Year of Side Hustle Pro 39:43 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_55__A_Year_of_Side_Hustle_Pro.mp3?dest-id=393728 One year ago, June 22, 2016 to be exact, I created Side Hustle Pro podcast with a microphone and a dream. The road to Side Hustle Pro really started when I graduated with my MBA, but no job. I was feeling pretty dejected, especially after I kept going on interview after interview and getting rejection after rejection. Then I started to wrestle with the idea of doing my own thing, but for some reason, I just couldn’t pull the trigger, because I didn’t see myself as an entrepreneur. And the reason I didn’t see myself as an entrepreneur is because...the narrative of entrepreneurship was of white men. I wanted to gain confidence and motivation from women who look like me. And particularly women who started as side hustlers (because, let's face it, these student loans are not going to pay themselves). So I started a series of "Side Hustle Pro" interviews on my old blog while I was unemployed and trying to find my way. The rest, is herSTORY. I didn't know all the blessings and challenges that would unfold as a result of launching Side Hustle Pro. Today, on my one year anniversary, I pause to look back on year one. I don’t come up for air often enough to take notes and reflect on how this all came to be (I'm too busy working to release an episode each week!). SoI'm grateful to have had some time to look back. On today’s episode, I get into: The "secret" behind Side Hustle Pro's first year growth My hits and misses What I would do differently if I had to start it all over again My biggest lessons from Year 1 My goals and what's up next! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud or Stitcher Links mentioned on this episode How To Start Your Own Podcast With No Experience How To Write A Killer Cold Email [COURSE] Master The Gram: Build An Engaged Audience On Instagram [Case Study] The Simple Social Media Challenge That Helped Triple Side Hustle Pro’s Business Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is 3000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Jun 22, 2017
Ep 54: How Plus Size Designer Monif C. Redefined the Fashion Industry 01:02:19 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_54__How_Plus_Size_Designer_Monif_C._Redefined_the_Fashion_Industry.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair, we have a woman who has literally redefined the fashion industry. Her name is Monif Clarke, and she is the Founder of Monif C. Monif C. is a fashion forward, plus-size designer brand specializing in clothing and swimsuits for women sizes 14 - 24. Monif had no prior design experience, but grew frustrated with the lack of trendy plus size clothing and n 2005, teamed up with her mother to bring Monif C to life. Monif’s story is the perfect example of not letting one person’s no discourage you from continuing on your journey. In fact, Monif received a lot of No’s on the way to success, often being told that her designs were too sexy and that “plus-size women preferred not show off their bodies." But Monif refused to take No for an answer. Today, Monif C. is sold not only on MonifC.com, but in Asos.com, Forever21.com, as well as specialty boutiques throughout the US, London, Canada, and Australia just to name a few. In September 2017, Monif C. will celebrate 12 years serving plus size women. On today’s episode, Monif gets into: How she funded the business in the early days, before she was profitable That time she wouldn’t let Jill Scott have Monif C clothing for free Why press doesn’t automatically equal sales The investments she makes in her business Plus how she’s continuing to grow her brand This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. If you're looking to hire top talent for your business and take it to the next level, go to ZipRecruiter.com. Try ZipRecruiter for free today at ziprecruiter.com/hustle Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode MonifC.com LaunchOfAFashionBrand.com Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is almost 3000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Monif C - @monifcplussizes Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Jun 15, 2017
Ep 53: A Year in Review with Meiko Drew, Our Entrepreneur-In-Residence 38:50 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_53__A_Year_in_Review_with_Meiko_Drew_Our_Entrepreneur-In-Residence.mp3?dest-id=393728 My final check-in with Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Meiko Drew. When you first joined me on this journey in June of 2016, I introduced you to Meiko. We checked in with Meiko throughout the year to learn how her journey was going. Meiko is a Corporate America retiree as she has coined herself, who jumped ship from a lucrative career in marketing to venture out on her own. In the last year, she has founded the blog Meiko and the Dish, she’s launched an online store of food related merchandise, she’s partnered with major brands, learned more about the food blogging industry and today she shares the latest business that she is getting ready to launch. Meiko has always been transparent about her bumps along the road, including when she’s been low on funds, gone through a breakup, slept on the couch of her friends, she’s shared it all. So today, we see what she’s been up to since the last time we spoke. On this episode, Meiko reveals: How she’s continuing to grow Meiko and the Dish the brand How she’s keeping income coming in Why she decided to partner on new website, Hitch Hatch How she’s growing her new business from scratch How she’s managing entrepreneurship, life and love + what’s next Listen on Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Meiko and The Dish The Hitch Hatch Upwork Filmora Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 2200 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Meiko and The Dish - @meikoandthedish Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Jun 07, 2017
Ep 52: LIT Brooklyn Founder Denequa Williams on Launching a Hit Luxury Candle Line 39:17 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_52__LIT_Brooklyn_Founder_Denequa_Williams_on_Launching_a_Luxury_Candle_Line.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today on the show, we have a woman who’s hustle inspires me. Her name is Denequa Williams and she is the maker and owner of luxury soy candle company, LIT Brooklyn. Every candle is candle is hand poured, packaged, and shipped from Brooklyn. Within a year of it's existence, she has been featured in some of your favorite publications, Essence, Ebony, Teen Vogue, Huffington Post, BuzzFeed & more. Now LIT Brooklyn is still a young company, but it seems like for the past year, every event I was at, she was at. Not only that, but she would make sure that her candles were in the hands of guests attending that event. Lo and behold, people would go home, use the product and before you know it were sharing on social media and talking about this amazing product. What better way to round out the theme of How to create, sell and market your physical products, than to talk to an entrepreneur who is learning on the go, making it work and pushing through real, life personal challenges to make it by any means necessary. On this episode, Denequa dishes on: Not being afraid to ask for help Networking the smart way Creating a product that people would be proud to own and share How she found the strength to keep going through personal tragedy This episode wraps up our theme for the month, which is *How to Create, Sell and Market Your Physical products. Listen on Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode* LIT Brooklyn Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 2200 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: LIT Brooklyn - @litbklyn Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro	May 31, 2017
Ep 51: Myleik Teele On Why You Should Leap Before You’re Ready 47:51 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_51__Myleik_Teele_On_Why_You_Should_Leap_Before_You_re_Ready.mp3?dest-id=393728 Myleik Teele has revolutionized the way women address their curly hair needs. As the founder of curlBOX, an exclusive monthly subscription box full of amazing products, she has garnered partnerships with Procter & Gamble, Carol’s Daughter, Walmart, Target, SheaMoisture and more. On Today's show, Myleik shares: What led her to be an entrepreneur The most surprising part of starting curlBOX How we as entrepreneurs can push past the need for approval Her thoughts on taking that leap even when you're not ready PLUS, get ready to hear a special listener edition of lightning round, where she answers questions from listeners in the Side Hustle Pro community This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks. You can get a free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/SideHustlePro and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode curlBOX Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 2100 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Myleik Teele - @myleik curlBOX - @curlBOX Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	May 24, 2017
Ep 50: How Food Entrepreneur Agatha Achindu Created Yummy Spoonfuls 48:29 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_50__How_Food_Entrepreneur_Agatha_Achindu_Created_Yummy_Spoonfuls.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair, we have a woman by the name of Agatha Achindu. Agatha is not only a dedicated mother and entrepreneur but also a chef and as a child growing up in Cameroon she ate only the freshest organic foods from her family's Gardens and local markets. But after her son's birth in 2004 she struggled to find meals for him which were just as delicious and nutritious. So that set her on her journey to create yummy spoonfuls. Determined, she took to her kitchen to create meals packed with healthy organic ingredients—and nothing else. Soon, she began filling casual orders for friends and—in 2006— Yummy Spoonfuls® was born. On today’s episode we get into the details of that journey. Agatha shares the real deal about: What went into creating a food product Getting the license to sell it Finding a place to manufacture it in bulk Getting her brand into major retailers Plus, she’ll share how she partnered with fellow mom and entrepreneur, Camila Alves, to expand Yummy Spoonfuls® and fulfill their collective vision of providing fresh, organic foods to babies and tots. This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. If you want to create and send branded invoices in no time like me, Freshbooks has a special offer for my Side Hustle Pro listeners. You can get a free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/SideHustlePro and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Yummy Spoonfuls Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 2100 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Agatha Achindu - @AgathaAchindu Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	May 17, 2017
Ep 49: Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship with Attorney Art Steele 01:10:44 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_49__Legal_Aspects_of_Entrepreneurship_with_Attorney_Art_Steele.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today’s show, is all about the Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship. A few episodes back, I opened up the show for Q&A and many of you had some burning legal questions that you were dying to get answered. So today I’ve invited attorney Art Steele to the guest chair. Art Steele is a tax lawyer who founded her own law firm in 2014 with practice areas in: small business counseling, international trusts and estate planning, immigration, and foreign tax compliance. Before launching her law firm, Art began her legal career as a transactional tax associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP in Washington, D.C. She later worked as Tax Counsel for Global Tax Planning at Discovery Communications in Silver Spring, M.D. Her international tax background brings a unique perspective when advising clients regarding small business formation, estate planning and immigration. Art is also an Adjunct Professor of Wills, Trusts and Estates at American University Washington College of Law and is barred in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. This episode is brought to you by FRESHBOOKS. Freshbooks has a special offer for my Side Hustle Pro listeners. You can get a free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/SideHustlePro and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section	May 10, 2017
Ep 48: CurlMix Founder Kim Lewis on How to Market Your Physical Products 58:57 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_48__CurlMix_Founder_Kim_Lewis_on_How_to_Market_Your_Physical_Products.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today on the show, we have a woman who dived into an industry she knew absolutely nothing about and with sacrifice and grind, has been able to grow a profitable company. Her name is Kim Lewis and she is the Creator of CurlMix. I first learned about CurlMix when I went to a conference where Kim was a vendor. I saw her table set up and the eye catching CurlMix boxes and I remember thinking, what a cool idea, I wonder what goes into producing those. Later, we connected on Facebook and through her daily updates, I really get to see the behind-the-scenes of building a new, young company from the ground up. One of the reasons I was and continue to be so in awe of Kim, is that she has accomplished so much under the age of 30. And that’s not to say us over 30 peeps aren’t as impressive when we start companies. I’m just always fascinated by people, especially black women, who are starting companies at an age when I was having a quarter life crisis and still figuring out my next career moves. On today’s episode, Kim gets into: What starting her first (and unprofitable company) taught her about being a business owner The importance of validating your idea How she secured press coverage BEFORE her launch Why if you're completely happy with the first version of your business, you waited too long to launch Tips on saving money to ship your physical products and much more I really love what Kim had to share. Bonus Freshbooks has a special offer for my Side Hustle Pro listeners. You can get a free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/SideHustlePro and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section Listen on Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Brand In Color Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 2000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: KimandTimLewis - @KimandTimLewis Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro	May 03, 2017
Ep 47: Christine Llewellyn Quit her Successful Career to Go Back to School For Design. The Magic Came Next. 44:45 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_47__Christine_Llewellyn_Quit_her_Successful_Career_to_Go_Back_to_School_For_Design._The_Magic_Came_Next..mp3?dest-id=393728 This episode actually wraps up our theme for the month, which is How to Make a Living Doing What You Love. Today on the show, we have a woman who truly epitomizes the theme of this show, Her name is Christine Llewellyn and she is the Founder of Christine Joy Design. Christine Joy Design, LLC is a Brooklyn-based surface pattern design studio specializing in the home goods, apparel and consumer product markets. I first learned about Christine from a video on Facebook, that shared her journey to entrepreneurship and a partnership with West Elm. I actually saved this video two years ago for inspiration, before I even had any plans to start the Side Hustle Pro podcast. When I did start the podcast, I knew I would eventually need to have Christine in the guest chair. One of the reasons I was so intrigued by Christine, is that she already had a successful career as a marketer, when she said, you know what, this is not what I really want to be doing with my life...and she pivoted to found Christine Joy Design. How many of you have ever thought, oh it's too late or I've been doing this for so long, I don't want to start over. Well today's episode just might just make you rethink all of that. On today’s episode, Christine gets into: Why shouldn’t be afraid to pursue your passion...no matter what stage you are in your career How she took a leap of faith and started over from scratch How investing in herself and her business led to big rewards in major brand partnerships All of the revenue streams in her business Plus how she’s continuing to grow her brand I really love what Christine had to share. Listen on Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode ChristineJoyDesign.com Surtex Trade Show Premiere Vision Trade Show Print Source Trade Show Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design (Make it in Design) Show Your Work by Austin Kleon Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now 2000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Christine Joy Design - @ChristineJoyDesign Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Apr 28, 2017
Ep 46: Q&As - How to know when it’s time to quit, The most efficient way to market your side hustle & more 32:11 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_46__QAs_-_How_to_know_when_it_s_time_to_quit_The_most_efficient_way_to_market_your_side_hustle__more.mp3?dest-id=393728 I’m answering your questions on all things side hustle. On this episode I get into: What are good resources for researching your target market effectively, to include in your business plan? What are the other measures to use aside from profit to know when it's time to leave your full time job? How do you recharge when you hit a wall in your side hustle, full time job, or life in general? + much more I’m going to try to do more of these, maybe like once a month. If you find it helpful let me know and that honestly is what will determine if I keep ‘em up. This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks. To get your free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/SideHustlePro and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section Listen on Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Important Announcements: Side Hustle Pro is almost 2000 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Apr 26, 2017
Ep 45: The Business of Baking with Jocelyn Delk Adams of Grandbaby Cakes 51:52 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_45__The_Business_of_Baking_with_Jocelyn_Delk_Adams_of_GrandBaby_Cakes.mp3?dest-id=393728 Continuing with ‘How to Make a Living Doing What You Love’ month, today in the guest chair we have Jocelyn Delk Adams of ‘Grandbaby Cakes.’ You may know Jocelyn for her awesome recipes, including the mouthwatering Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. She is better known as a founder, author, national television personality and brand ambassador behind the award winning cookbook Grandbaby Cakes and the food website Grandbaby-Cakes.com, which gives her family’s, particularly her grandmother’s, cherished generational recipes her modern spin while preserving the most important ingredient- tradition. Jocelyn is also TODAY Show Tastemaker and a cast member one of the Cooking Channel’s longest running most popular shows, “Unique Sweets”. Nowadays, being a food blogger is no easy feat. Jocelyn and I get into how you really have to be scrappy and identify what’s going to set you apart. On this episode, Jocelyn dishes on: What made her start a blog in the first place How she knew when it was time to make the leap Her approach to forming partnerships and relationships with major brands Plus ALL of the revenue streams in her business Get ready to jump into the kitchen with Jocelyn. This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks. To get your free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/SideHustlePro and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Links Mentioned in this episode Grandbaby-Cakes.com Grandbaby Cakes Cookbook Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Gary Vaynerchuk The One Thing You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 1900 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/FACEBOOK Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro Jocelyn Delk Adams - @grandbabycakes #SideHustlePro	Apr 19, 2017
Ep 44: How DC’s Best Makeup Artist Tiyana Robinson Makes a Living Doing What She Loves 01:08:52 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_44_FINAL_EDITED.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today on the show, we have Makeup Artist extraordinaire Tiyana Robinson. Tiyana is a Washington DC-based Makeup Artist, Brand Ambassador, and International Beauty Educator. I first came across Tiyana on...you know it, Instagram. I was looking for someone to do my makeup for my Side Hustle Pro photoshoot and after viewing her Instagram portfolio, I immediately reached out and booked an appointment. On the day of my shoot, I went to her studio to get my makeup done and of course we got to chatting about entrepreneurship and side hustle, and I was just so captivated by her story I knew I had to have her in the guest chair. On this episode, Tiyana breaks down: How she transitioned from working for a hair care line to being a full time makeup artist Why making an investment in a Coach and Mentor transformed her business How she sets herself apart and stands out in an oversaturated market The different revenue streams in her business (she’s not just a makeup artists) Her top tips for side hustlers who are just getting started This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks. To get your free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/Side Hustle Pro and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Links Mentioned SmartQ Samcart Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 1800 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/FACEBOOK Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro Tiyana Robinson - @TiyanaRobinsonBeauty #SideHustlePro	Apr 12, 2017
EP 43: How to Side Hustle and Not Get Fired 17:22 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/EP_38_How_to_Side_Hustle_and_Not_Get_Fired_-_4-4-17_9.52_PM.mp3?dest-id=393728 To kick off How to make a living doing what you love month, I want to address something that I've been asked a few times, both in the side hustle pro community on Facebook and in one-on-one emails and text messages. And that question is: how do I side hustle without getting fired? I think it’s so important that I pause to address this concern, because it may be the thing that’s preventing your from taking your side hustle to that next level. On this episode I break it down into three main points: Don’t Assume Your Employer Will Tell You No Create A Schedule that Doesn’t Conflict With Work What’s in it for them: Know the Benefits of A Side Hustle For Your Employer This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks. To get your free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/Side Hustle Pro and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Important Announcements: Side Hustle Pro is now over 1700 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro ro	Apr 05, 2017
Ep 42: Opening my LLC and Business Bank Account and Landing My First Sponsor 33:11 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_42__Side_Hustle_Diaries__Opening_my_LLC_and_my_Business_Bank_Account__Landing_My_First_Sponsor.mp3?dest-id=393728 I’m back with some updates and progress on my own side hustle and to report out on how my 12-Week Sprint went. Today I will get into: Why I decided to do a 12-Week Sprint How I Structured My 12-Week Sprint A Report out on my goals and accomplishments And finally What I learned from my first 12-Week Sprint If you want to try out your own 12-week sprint with me, I’ve created a handy worksheet for you to structure your goals over 12-weeks. Visit SideHustlePro.co/42 to grab the freebie for this episode, which is a complete 12-Week Goal Getter Worksheet. Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Important Announcements: Side Hustle Pro is now over 1600 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: sidehustlepro.co/FACEBOOK Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Mar 29, 2017
Ep 41: How to Create Your First Online Course 30:25 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/EP_41-_How_to_Create_Your_Own_Online_Course.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today, we are going to get into one of the most common side hustles out there: creating your own online course. Nowadays, it seems like everyone and their mother has an online course. From how to grow your social media pages to how to build your first app, you name it, online courses are extremely prevalent these days. Even Shonda Rhimes has an online course! It’s nothing new, online courses have existed for a while now, what’s new is the abundance of technology and plug and play platforms out there, so the barriers to entry have really decreased and so anyone, literally anyone can create a course. You can use easy to replace templates and have your own school up online in no time. Now, you might be wondering, well…why is everyone creating courses, should I? Is this a viable side hustle? Well, the reason it’s such a popular revenue stream, is because with an online course, you can package your knowledge and create a funnel, so that you’re constantly getting students and have a passive stream of income in your business. But hold on, before you think creating an online course is easy peasy, there are many steps you need to take before you can get your course to be a passive and consistent money maker. Today, I’ll get into: How to know what your online course should be about How to setup your online course How to record your content How to price your course How to market your course Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Important Announcements: Side Hustle Pro is now over 1500 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Mar 22, 2017
EP 40: Black Card Revoked’s Latesha Williams on Turning Black Culture into a Hit Game 48:44 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_40_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=393728 Latesha Williams is the Co-Founder of Cards For All People, AKA the makers of Black Card Revoked, a card game many of us know and love. Cards for All People is a cultural casual gaming company that humorously celebrates the diverse subcultures of America. An accomplished sports & entertainment executive, Latesha is well networked and respected from her years of experience honed with companies such as Admiral’s Center, IMG, LeBron James / LRMR Marketing, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Rocawear. On this episode Latesha shares: Why working for Lebron James at LRMR Marketing was like working for a start-up What she did to figure out how to make her own card game How learning to get her legal ducks in a row made the launch of Black Card Revoked that much smoother How she zeroed in on her target market and got Black Card Revoked in front of the right influencers and publications How she’s been able to get orders fulfilled in a seamless manner Who you really need to target if you want your product in the hands of a celebrity And why we all need to rethink the myth of “security” Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode: Viacom Summer Associate Program Cards for All People and Black Card Revoked Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Important Announcements: INSTAGRAM FOR SIDE HUSTLERS Join in on the Instagram for Side Hustlers challenge happening all this week (March 5-March 9). Over 3500 people have tuned in so far! Register here to make sure you receive the free workbook, daily emails AND the recorded replay. I don't want you to miss any of it. I'm breaking down: How to get more of the RIGHT followers on Instagram How and when to create JUICY content on the 'gram How to raise your visibility with the right hashtags How to do this all in less than 30 minutes a day SIDE HUSTLE PRO COMMUNITY Side Hustle Pro is now over 1300 members strong and the group is growing by hundreds each week. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro Black Card Revoked - @blackcardrevoked #SideHustlePro	Mar 08, 2017
EP 39: Why You Need to Focus on One Side Hustle At a Time 17:37 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_39_FINAL_original.mp3?dest-id=393728 Former Side Hustle Pro guest Maya Elious shared that the number one thing she would tell any entrepreneur is to niche down. After her episode, a few people in the Side Hustle Pro community talked about how illuminating and critical this advice was. But a few people commented that it was hard for them to niche down, because they were worried about putting themselves into a box. Or to be labeled as one thing. That got me thinking about how too many times, we are scared to niche down and narrow our audience, because we are actually trying to focus on too many side hustles at once. On this episode, I get real about: Why trying to be a Janelle of All Trades leads you to be a master of none Why you need to choose a lane The fact that it’s hard to do more than one thing really well, especially if you are still working on being excellent at one. And definitely if you’re still side hustling. Real life examples of people who are known for many things...and the secret to their success How focusing on one side hustle at a time gives you more time to target the right audience HOW to choose the lane for you Links mentioned in this episode: Oprah’s tough start with the OWN network Diddy’s leaves restaurant business Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Important Announcements: If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for the MASTER THE GRAM mini course. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram Side Hustle Pro is now over 1000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Mar 01, 2017
EP 38: How Kathryn Finney is Disrupting the Fundraising Game for Black and Latina Entrepreneurs 01:03:09 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_38_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today’s guest, Kathryn Finney, is the Founder and Managing Director of digitalundivided (DID for short), an organization that invests in the success of Black and Latina women tech founders by providing them with the network, coaching, and funding to build, scale, and exit their high growth companies. Kathryn was also one of the first social media “stars” and in 2014 sold her site, The Budget Fashionista, to a midwest media company and later was the editor at large at BlogHer, a platform representing 40MM+ women influencers. Named by Inc Magazine as one of the most influential women in tech, Kathryn has made her mark as a tech entrepreneur, social media visionary, an advocate, investor, writer, and television correspondent. Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode: Digital Undivided Headspace One Hundred Years of Solitude The Budget Fashionista Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Important Announcements: If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for MASTER THE GRAM. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: http://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram Side Hustle Pro is now over 1000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Feb 22, 2017
EP 37: Find Your Niche, Create a Sales Funnel and Monetize (with Content Expert Maya Elious) 58:55 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/THIS_ONE_-_Ep_37_Maya_Elious_FINAL_B.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair we have Maya Elious. Maya is a personal branding strategist that teaches content creators and experts how to strategize, organize, and monetize their online business. She creates online courses and coaching programs with a focus on teaching entrepreneurs how to get clear with their messaging so they can create premium content and products that will get them noticed and paid online. She’s helped hundreds of students and clients launch & monetize blogs, online challenges, masterclasses, webinars, online courses and other successful content platforms so they can make an impact in their industry. On this episode, Maya shares: Her journey from designing MySpace pages to leaving college to become an entrepreneur How she earns money today as a content strategist and coach Her most simple sales funnel that anyone can replicate The common misconceptions about being a coach or course instructor Her number one pro tip for building an audience that craves your content	Feb 15, 2017
EP 36: Side Hustle Diaries: Check-In with Side Hustle Pro 20:38 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/EP_36_Side_Hustle_Diaries.mp3?dest-id=393728 Side Hustle Pro Nicaila is back with a second check-in for 2017. Time is flying by. It seems like just the other day I was kicking off with the first episode of the year, and telling you guys about my mindset hacks for 2017. Now I'm here with some updates and progress reports. I break this episode up into three main topics: Number One: The Lessons I’ve learned since we last spoke Number Two: How my 12-week sprint is going. Number Three: What I’ve learned from launching my first online course, Master The Gram	Feb 08, 2017
Ep 35: From Magazine Editor to Co-Founder of a Platform Revolutionizing Black Hair Care (Jihan Thompson of Swivel Beauty) 44:33 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/EP_035_Jihan_Thompson_Update.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair we have Jihan Thompson. Jihan Thompson is a magazine editor turned entrepreneur, out to disrupt the haircare industry. She co-founded the company, Swivel Beauty, Inc., which wants to make it easier for women of color to build a beauty team that meets all their needs while also helping talented stylists behind the chair find new clients. Swivel's goal is to create a curated, referral-based experience so women can avoid useless trial and error in the beauty department. Prior to launching Swivel, Jihan was the Health Editor for O, The Oprah Magazine. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Pennsylvania. On this episode, Jihan shares: The first steps she and her business partner Jennifer Lambert took to take Swivel Beauty from idea to business How she juggled creating the Swivel Beauty, Inc. while working as a busy Health Editor at for O, The Oprah Magazine The catalyst that made her finally say: “Yes, I can do this.” Swivel Beauty’s approach to building strategic relationships with stylists and salons The surprising online resource that’s been a lifesaver in her business Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode: Swivel Beauty Rent The Runway Project Entrepreneur Yahoo Beauty covers Swivel Lenny Letter covers Swivel NY Times covers Swivel Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Important Announcements: If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for MASTER THE GRAM. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: http://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram Side Hustle Pro is now over 1000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Feb 01, 2017
EP 34: How App Guru Sheena Allen Earned 3 Million Downloads With No Coding Experience 53:33 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/EP_034_Sheena_Allen_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair we have a woman I consider the queen of apps. Her name is Sheena Allen and she is a tech entrepreneur. She started her first company in 2011 as a senior at the University of South Mississippi. At the time, she had no tech background and was a psychology and film major and on a whim decided to launch a mobile application company. Giving herself a year to see if she would see any success with her company, Sheena Allen Applications, she eventually found that success with app #3, Dubblen. In fact, three months after launching the app for Android, Dubblen received over 500,000 downloads. That year, 2013, Sheena made the decision to leave Mississippi and move to a tech-hub to find mentor and increase her knowledge in the tech space. Since then, she has gone on to experience frustration with raising money and the predatory lending practices in Silicon Valley, Sheena decided to fight back through the launch of a second startup, CapWay. CapWay is financial company that focuses on the unbanked and underbanked. The service offers financial literacy content and onboards unbanked users to get a bank account. She has been featured in various publications, including Forbes.com, BlackEnterprise.com, and EBONY Magazine. In late 2016, Sheena made her premiere in She Started It, a documentary film that follows five women around on their startup journey. On this episode, Sheena shares: The steps she took to create an app as a non-technical creator How and why her third app became so successful The challenges of raising money in Silicon Valley as a black women entrepreneur and some tips to overcome it Her secret to building a strong and loyal team How she is setting her business and brand up for success Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode: Sheena Allen Apps Dubblen CapWay HouseBoxx Sheena Allen eBook: Starting Guide to Your First App Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Important Announcements: If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for MASTER THE GRAM. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: http://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram Side Hustle Pro is now 1000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: @WhoisSheena Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Jan 25, 2017
Ep 33: Turning Your Blog Into A Profitable Business (Christina Brown of LoveBrownSugar) 48:39 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/EP_033_Christina_Brown.mp3?dest-id=393728 On this episode, style blogger and digital media expert Christina S. Brown joins us in the guest chair. Christina is the founder of the fast-growing style & beauty destination LoveBrownSugar.com, mommy destination BabyBrownSugar.com and digital empowerment community BrownGirlsLove. As a Wharton grad with no formal editorial experience, Christina started her blog started out as a hobby and portfolio piece to get hired by magazines. She didn’t go into it with the intention of building a business or making money from it. Fast forward eight years and she’s been recognized everywhere from the New York Times to People StyleWatch as a top lifestyle expert, and is known for curating platforms for multicultural women with an emphasis on self-empowerment. Christina has been heralded as a “30 Under 30 Style Maven” by HelloBeautiful.com, a “Top 40 Style Blogger” by Essence Magazine, a Black Enterprise Magazine “Blogger Month” Honoree, and a Wharton Magazine “Social Media Watch List” Honoree. On this episode, Christina shares: The planning she did before leaving her full time job How you can make money from blogging in the current landscape (all the revenue streams she pursues) How NEW bloggers can approach sponsored opportunities The difference between popularity and INFLUENCE Her approach to expanding her original blog into new verticals, including live events How to financially sustain yourself given the unpredictable nature of entrepreneurship Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode: Unsubscribe book TeuxDeux to do list LoveBrownSugar BabyBrownSugar BrownGirlsLove ShopLoveBrownSugar You Are A Badass Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Important Announcements: If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for MASTER THE GRAM. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: http://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram Side Hustle Pro is now almost 1000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind Connect on Instagram: Love Brown Sugar - @LoveBrownSugar Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Jan 18, 2017
EP 32: How Social Media Strategist Lola Bakare Launched Her Own Company 01:09:17 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/EP_032_Lola_Bakare_NEW.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair we have Lola Bakare, a Social Media Strategist, savvy Content Marketer and the founder of LOLA Consulting. LOLA Consulting specializes in digital marketing including user acquisition, brand messaging, partnership development, and social media strategy. Fun fact, Lola and I went to undergrad together and I admire her greatly. Why? Because she followed the path well traveled for many years, before finally leaping into entrepreneurship. On this episode, Lola shares: Her pathway from majoring in English at Penn to landing in Brand Management by chance Why she ultimately got her MBA and how it influenced her current path as an entrepreneur How she succumbed to pressure when MBA recruiters came knocking How she finally worked up the nerve to found her own company Why she focuses on the WORK first and the fluff later Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Important Announcements: If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for MASTER THE GRAM. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: http://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram Side Hustle Pro is now almost 1000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Jan 11, 2017
Ep 31: Mindset Hacks To Make 2017 The Best Year Ever 31:49 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Mindset_Hacks_To_Make_2017_The_Best_Year_Ever.mp3?dest-id=393728 In the first episode of 2017, I’m breaking down the mindset hacks I’m adopting to make 2017 the year of execution. On this episode, I share: How I’m kicking procrastination to the curb Why I’m breaking my year into 12-week sprints How I’ve revamped my mindset about selling BONUS: Special Guest Muoyo Okome of Daily Spark podcast and Daily Spark TV joins us to share his own powerful mindset hacks for 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Blogging While Brown, Rise Empowerment and Signature CEO conferences Forget About Setting Goals. Focus on This Instead by James Clear The One Thing by Gary Keller If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a no Derek Sivers Do Things That Don’t Scale by Paul Graham Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Important Announcements: If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for the MASTER THE GRAM mini course. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram Side Hustle Pro is now almost 900 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind Connect with us on Instagram: Muoyo Okome – @dailysparktv Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Jan 04, 2017
EP 30: How To Make More As An Entrepreneur—Tips from Finance Coach Dominique Broadway 54:11 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_30_-_How_To_Manage_Your_Money_And_Make_More_As_An_Entrepreneur_-_Tips_from_Financial_Planner_Dominique_Broadway.mp3?dest-id=393728 As we head into 2017, Award winning Financial Planner and Personal Finance Coach Dominique Broadway blesses the guest chair to teach money management tips for entrepreneurs. Dominique is the Founder of Finances De•mys•ti•fied & The Social Money Tour. Shortly after launching Finances De•mys•ti•fied, she was named one of the top Financial Advisors in the United States for Millennials at the age of 28. What I love about Dominique is that she has transformed the reputation of personal finances into a social experience by making it engaging, easy to understand and even trendy. Her demystified financial advice, has been highlighted on Yahoo!, Black Enterprise, Marketwatch.com, Ebony, USA Today and much more. On this episode, Dominique shares: How she went from managing million dollar investments for other people to branching out on her own as a Personal Finance Coach and Entrepreneur How she learned to start treating her business like a business and not like a passion project The biggest money mistakes entrepreneurs are making Why you should make an income action plan and transform the way you manage your personal vs business finances Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Important Announcements: If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for the MASTER THE GRAM mini course. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram Side Hustle Pro is now over 800 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here:http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind Connect with us on Instagram: Dominique Broadway – @dominiquebroadway Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Dec 28, 2016
Ep 29: How One Entrepreneur Is Monetizing Her Food Blog (Check-In with Meiko And the Dish) 43:17 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_29_-_Getting_sponsored_post_opportunities__monetizing_your_food_blog_Check-in_with_Meiko_And_The_Dish__-_12-20-16_10.46_PM.mp3?dest-id=393728 On this episode, we are welcoming back Meiko Drew, the Side Hustle Pro Entrepreneur-in-Residence. We’re following Meiko for an entire year to chronicle her journey from Corporate America retiree to the Founder of Food and Lifestyle brand MeikoAndTheDish. For those of you who don’t know, Meiko walked away from a six-figure salary at Target to focus on MeikoAndTheDish full time. Though it hasn’t always been smooth sailing, her brand is steadily rising and so it’s time to check in with her again to see how it’s all going. On this episode Meiko shares: How she’s partnering with brands and getting paid for it How she’s monetizing her blog through different income streams Her radical move from one city to the next and how it’s helped her hit her stride Her vision and goals for 2017 Find out how Meiko is making it work despite the twists and turns life throws at her. Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links and people mentioned in this episode: Meiko And The Dish BlogHer Food Conference Meiko And The Dish Shop Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Important Announcements: I'm doing a FREE Instagram Training this Wed, Dec 21 at 8PM ET. If you're interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, this is for you! REGISTER HERE: http://sidehustlepro.co/getthegram Side Hustle Pro is now over 800 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind Connect with us on Instagram: Meiko And The Dish - @meikoandthedish Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Dec 21, 2016
Instagram 101: How To Grow Your Followers And Find Your True Fans 44:52 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_28_-_Instagram_101-_How_To_Organically_Grow_Your_Followers_And_Find_Your_True_Fans.mp3?dest-id=393728 I’m checking in with an update on all things social media marketing: Specifically, Instagram. I have heard many of you ask: How can I organically grow my audience on Instagram? I see this question come up in most of the groups I am in and with most entrepreneurs. Now in Episode 7, I broke down How to Grow Explode Your Social Media Audience with Five Steps and Zero Dollars. There, I went step by step through my methodology and the steps I used to grow my Instagram over 1000% in a year. Today, I am here with updates, updates. As you know, you miss a day you miss A LOT when it comes to social media. Case in point: The last time we spoke, there was no Instagram stories and certainly no Instagram LIVE. On this episode, we will get into: What’s working and what’s not on Instagram How to find your target audience on Instagram - NEW INSIGHTS Why you CAN start a business on Instagram What you can accomplish with even 30 minutes a day on Instagram The number one reason why your following is NOT growing BONUS: I've created a LIVE Masterclass, Get The Gram on December 21 to show you the 5 Steps To Grow An Engaged Following On Instagram. Register here: http://www.sidehustlepro.co/getthegram	Dec 14, 2016
Ep 27: How One Woman Ditched Her 9-5 To Launch The First Crowdfunded B&B on Kickstarter (Kalisa Martin of The Runaway Experience) 36:15 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/EP_27_-_Kalisa_Martin.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today’s guest, is Kalisa Martin, The Co-Founder of The Runaway Experience, a global travel pop-up designed to foster cultural discovery through unforgettable dining experiences, personal connections with local communities and meticulously curated adventures. Kalisa and her better half Jeff, a New York couple of Caribbean heritage, left the 9-5 city grind to pursue their passion for food, culture and travel. They stated with the creation of a community-oriented luxury bed & breakfast. After becoming the first and only successfully funded Bed & Breakfast on Kickstarter, they have quickly become the go-to destination for adventurous travelers seeking an authentic immersion into island life. Now, building on the experience they’ve begun in Jamaica, Kalisa and Jeff are expanding to new destinations around the world. On this episode, Kalisa shares: How she and partner Jeff initially launched The Runaway Jamaica, a community-oriented luxury bed & breakfast How she got the courage to quit her 9-5 and pursue her entrepreneurial dreams What she learned from creating the first and only successfully funded B&B on Kickstarter Why The Runaway Jamaica has expanded into destinations across the world as The Runaway Experience How she differentiates The Runaway Experience in the market What happens when you pivot from your initial idea to one that is more fitting of your long term vision Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links and people mentioned in this episode: The Runaway Experience Kickstarter campaign Show notes from this week's episode: http://www.sidehustlepro.co/therunawayexperience/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Important Announcements: Side Hustle Pro is now over 700 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind Connect with me on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Dec 07, 2016
Ep 26: How to Start an eCommerce Empire with less than $100 (Arsha Jones of Tees in the Trap) 01:01:53 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_26_-__How_to_Start_an_Ecommerce_Empire_with_less_than_100_and_no_inventory_Arsha_Jones_of_Tees_in_the_Trap.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today’s guest is Arsha Jones, a serial entrepreneur and an emerging leader in the ecommerce industry. She has built multiple, highly profitable brands, with revenues approaching nearly a half million dollars in less than two years .As we speak, she is currently operating and managing Capital City Co, keeping you fly through the Tees in the Trap brand, building iOS apps for Apps By The Pound, all while running the design blog (and Facebook Group!), Brand Build Sell. Her first venture, co-founded with her husband is Capital City Co, produces a Washington, DC area wing sauce called mambo sauce - a local staple. Her second company is Tees in the Trap, which is a lifestyle brand inspired by pop culture and infused with black girl magic. On today’s episode, Arsha shares: How she started the Capital City Co Mambo sauce in her kitchen and ended up on the front page of the Washington Post How she launched her first t-shirt shop with no shirts and no supplies How haters reporting and shutting down her Etsy shop gave her the motivation to launch her own ecommerce site Why you should test and validate your ideas before spending a lot of money on branding and inventory Her number one secret to Facebook marketing Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links and people mentioned in this episode: Capital City Co Tees in the Trap Brand Build Sell Brand Build Sell Facebook Group The Facebook Formula Advanced Training Buffer OnlyPult Show notes from this week's episode: SideHustlePro.co Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Important Announcements: Side Hustle Pro is now almost 700 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind Connect with me on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Nov 30, 2016
Ep 25: How to Push Past Overwhelm And Actually Get Things Done (My Side Hustle Check-In) 17:55 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Episode_25.mp3?dest-id=393728 On this episode, I'm providing another check in and update on how my own side hustle is going. How am I balancing my full-time job with my podcast, Side Hustle Pro brand and business AND wedding planning? On this episode I’m talking about: The feeling of overwhelm, what it stems from and the ways I’m pushing through it. Tune in to hear my latest updates in this Side Hustle Pro journey! Links mentioned in this episode: Arsha Jones Tees in the Trap Lamar Tyler Brand, Build, Sell Facebook Group Side Hustle Pro Shop Show notes from this week's episode: http://sidehustlepro.co/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss	Nov 23, 2016
Ep 24: From Starting A Business With $500 to Making $2 Million in Sales: The Story of Zuvaa’s Kelechi Anyadiegwu 38:17 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_24_-__From_Starting_A_Business_With_500_to_Making_2_Million_in_Sales-_The_Story_of_Zuvaas_Kelechi_Anyadiegwu_-_11-15-16_9.00_AM.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today’s guest, is Kelechi Anyadiegwu. Kelechi is the founder of Zuvaa, an online community and marketplace for African Inspired Fashion. Zuvaa helps emerging African Fashion Brands increase revenue, scale operation and streamline their process with our easy to use online platform for social selling and personal shopping. The mission of Zuvaa is to give African Fashion Labels the tools they need to transform their brands, and bring authentic African Inspired Fashion to the main stream. In 2016, Kelechi was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for retail and e-commerce. On this episode, you’ll learn how Kelechi got the idea and started Zuvaa with $500 and in 2016 is expected to earn $2 Million in sales.	Nov 16, 2016
Ep 23: How One Creative Grew An Active Digital Community of over 22K Millennials of Color 01:05:40 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_23_Melissa_Kimble.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today in the guest chair we have a woman who is building a community of creatives all over the country. Melissa Kimble is a Chicago based Social Media Strategist and Writer who believes in using social media for good through education and empowerment. She is the Founding Editor of #BlkCreatives, a platform for young professionals of color. She also created and facilitates the #blkcreatives Twitter Chat Series. Melissa is also the Senior Social Media Manager for EBONY Magazine. In this episode, she shares: The first steps she took to start taking blkcreatives from idea to brand How she balances creating her brand with working a full time job What’s behind her strong love and passion for social media	Nov 09, 2016
Ep 22: What I Learned At The Signature CEO Conference That Every Entrepreneur Should Know 25:57 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_22_-_What_I_Learned_From_The_Signature_CEO_Conference_That_Every_Entrepreneur_Should_Know_-_11-1-16_11.37_PM.mp3?dest-id=393728 A bold decision to pitch myself for an opportunity landed me right next to my business idol. In early 2016, the Signature CEO conference landed on my radar as it was on the list of appearances CurlBox Founder and CEO Myleik Teele had on her website and it was right in my neck of the woods. Initially, I thought a conference specifically tailored to wedding and event planners would not be relevant to me. But when I took a closer look at the agenda, I realized the knowledge that would be shared would be both valuable and applicable to my own brand. I brainstormed ways that I could contribute value to the conference organizer and pitched myself to cover the conference as press. On today’s episode, I get into: Why you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take Myleik Teele’s social media strategy gems to take your business to the next level Why Shea Radiance Founder Funlayo Alabi wants us to dare to be different How Personal Finance Coach Dominique Broadway leads entrepreneurs to financial greatness Wedding Planner Tiffany Chalk’s strategy for selling your value not your price Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links and people mentioned in this episode: Signature CEO conference Perfect Planning Myleik Teele 1000 True Fans Dominique Broadway Funlayo Alabi Tiffany Chalk Dan Kennedy Show notes from this week's episode: SideHustlePro.co Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Important Announcements: I’m updating my Mastering The Cold Email templates. These are the exact emails I used to land even the most hard to reach guests plus pitch myself as press. Be the first to get it when you subscribe to the Side Hustle Pro newsletter here: SideHustlePro.co/SideHustleCorner Side Hustle Pro is now 500 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind Connect with me on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Nov 02, 2016
Ep 21: The Business of Podcasting with Joymarie Parker of Joblogues podcast 49:58 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_21_Joymarie_Parrker_of_Joblogues.mp3?dest-id=393728 Joymarie had always been a web and design junkie. Since the age of 13 she was building website and blogs. But after flunking out of design school, she went through an eight year journey to finish her undergrad degree and land her dream job. Now Joymarie is determined to help other young professionals navigate their career journey. As the co-host of Joblogues podcast, a weekly podcast that highlights candid career conversations with young professionals around the world, Joymarie is also breaking down the doors of podcasting and making waves as a featured iTunes podcast. In this episode, we talk about: Her turbulent journey to finding her dream job and discovering that she could be a resource for others Why you should treat your day job as an investor in your side hustle The BUSINESS of podcasting Simple ways to raise the visibility of your podcast Why you shouldn’t start a podcast to make money How to use podcasts as a platform to expand your brand Inspired to start your own podcast? Check out this step-by-step guide to starting your own podcast with no experience. Links mentioned in this episode: Joblogues Your First 10K Downloads John Lee Dumas Podcast course Show notes from this week's episode: SideHustlePro.co Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Important Announcements: Side Hustle Pro has a buzzing Facebook group! Get the support you need to create and grow your side hustle in the welcoming Side Hustle Pro Community on Facebook. I’m continually impressed by the level of support and candid conversation happening in our community. Join us here: SideHustlePro.co/Mastermind More from Nicaila: SideHustlePro.co Side Hustle Pro Community Connect with us on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro Joymarie Parker – @heymissparker Joblogues - @Joblogues #SideHustlePro	Oct 26, 2016
Ep 20: From Starting a YouTube in her Bedroom to 1M Views on Facebook: Evelyn from the Internets 36:31 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_20_Evelyn_From_The_Internets_Final_Garage_Band.mp3?dest-id=393728 Evelyn Ngugi is a Kenyan-American YouTube sensation literally blowing up the internet right now, and she can even count Beyoncé (yes, Queen Bey) among her fans (but we’ll get into that story on the episode). What’s it like to amass a huge following on YouTube and Facebook organically while you’re still figuring out your long term plan? On today’s episode, Evelyn shares how she balances being a popular YouTube and social media sensation with a regular 9to5 just like you and me. She is an example that even with a growing side hustle, we're all still just figuring it out as we go, and that’s OK. On this episode we discuss: Evelyn's “system” for developing and publishing content How she’s grown her brand organically, without actively trying What it’s like to have your work singled out by Beyoncé herself! Why monetizing content on the internet is easy, but monetizing in a way that is sustainable is a different ball game Why it’s important to differentiate what you enjoy doing and want to make money from, and what you actually want to do for a full-time job Why you should get out there and explore your gift, even when you don’t have it all figured out Links mentioned in this episode: Evelyn’s YouTube Channel Beyoncé Played My #Lemonade Video On Tour & You Can #StayMad Austin While Black Show notes from this week's episode: SideHustlePro.co Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Important Announcements: Side Hustle Pro has a buzzing Facebook group! Get the support you need to create and grow your side hustle in the welcoming Side Hustle Pro Community on Facebook. I’m continually impressed by the level of support and candid conversation happening in our community. Join us here: SideHustlePro.co/Mastermind More from Evelyn Twitter Facebook Instagram More from Nicaila: SideHustlePro.co Side Hustle Pro Community Connect with us on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro Evelyn from The Internets – @evelynfromtheinternets #SideHustlePro	Oct 19, 2016
Ep 19: How Rejection Led Me To Be A Side Hustle Pro 25:39 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_19_-_How_Rejection_Led_Me_To_Be_A_Side_Hustle_Pro_-_10-11-16_10.59_PM.mp3?dest-id=393728 A rejection from Google was the best thing that ever happened to me. Two years ago I was an MBA intern at Google. I didn’t get the offer. Dejected, I refused to talk about it, unsure of how to unpack the experience. On today’s episode I’m sharing why that experience, along with other “rejections” were really blessings that positively fueled my side hustle mission. Here are just a few nuggets from this episode: Google’s ‘No’ led me to my ultimate purpose: inspiring people to live unboxed and without apologies Failure is an event, not a personality trait Failure taught me to stop waiting to be chosen and instead choose myself Everyone should start a side hustle, even if you don’t want to be a full-time entrepreneur Links mentioned in this episode: The Beginner's Guide To Being Awesome by Brandon Carter Side Hustle Pro Facebook Group Show notes from this week's episode: SideHustlePro.co Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Important Announcements: If you listened to last week’s episodes, you know I’m gearing up to release the exact email templates I used to land even the most hard to reach guests. Be the first to get it when you subscribe to the Side Hustle Pro newsletter here: SideHustlePro.co/SideHustleCorner Connect with me on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro	Oct 12, 2016
Ep 18: How To Make Yourself Marketable with Emmelie De La Cruz 38:54 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_18_Emmelie_De_La_Cruz_-_10-4-16_9.35_PM.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today’s featured guest Emmelie De La Cruz is best known for her ability to empower entrepreneurs, college students and young professionals to become more competitive in the market. Emmelie will be the first to tell you: “Entrepreneurship isn’t cute. It’s not an exit strategy or an alternative to a job you hate.” As a personal branding strategist and brand auditor, Emmelie is here to empower us all to gain clarity around our personal brands, build a credible brand from scratch and make money on our own terms. Her insights have been featured in Refinery 29, Black Enterprise, Cosmo for Latinas, The Miami Herald, PR Daily, and The Huffington Post. Most notably, Forbes named her site one of the top career websites in 2013. On this episode we discuss: Why having a side hustle is one of the most empowering things you can do How she streamlined her business processes to provide value while saving time How she cultivated her unique voice and set herself apart as a personal brand strategist The importance of preparing for seasons of drought as an entrepreneur What it takes to make a VALUABLE digital product (not just get rich quick schemes) Why it’s so important to validate your ideas before you create a product Links mentioned in this episode: How to Automate Your Business with $5 and 2 Apps Make Yourself Marketable Show notes from this week's episode: SideHustlePro.co Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Important Announcements: If you listened to last week’s episode, you know I’m gearing up to release the exact email templates I used to land even the most hard to reach guests. Be the first to get it when you subscribe to the Side Hustle Pro newsletter here: SideHustlePro.co/SideHustleCorner Side Hustle Pro has a buzzing Facebook group! Get the support you need to create and grow your side hustle in the welcoming Side Hustle Pro Community on Facebook. I’m continually impressed by the level of support and candid conversation happening in our community. Join us here: SideHustlePro.co/Mastermind More from Emmelie: http://www.emmeliedelacruz.com/ More from Nicaila: SideHustlePro.co Side Hustle Pro Community Connect with us on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro Emmelie De La Cruz – @emmeliedelacruz #SideHustlePro	Oct 05, 2016
Ep 17: Mastering The Art Of The Cold Email 13:48 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_17-_Mastering_The_Art_Of_The_Cold_Email_-_9-27-16_11.26_PM.mp3?dest-id=393728 On this episode, I'm sharing the art of reaching out to potential collaborators, customers and clients via the cold email. While many of many of my guests are people I know or have met, 50% of the women I interview on my podcast were complete strangers before I reached out to them via email. In this episode I’m sharing the art of writing enticing cold emails that get responses. Here are some of my key tips: Preparation Do your research - Google, social media Consider what’s in it for them Eliminate words like, “pick your brain” from your vocabulary Keep a Google doc with your email templates and tweak for each individual outreach Revise as you learn what works Start a Template Document Make sure every person you reach out to knows why you appreciate their work and the value the collab would bring Be prepared to GIVE before you get Make it EASY for them to collaborate. Propose dates and times (hello, Calendly!) and offer to work around their schedule. The outreach If you want my exact email templates that I’ve used to reach out to the likes of Luvvie and Courtney Sanders of Think and Grow Chick, sign up for my email list at sidehustlepro.co/sidehustlecorner. Links mentioned in this episode: Side Hustle Pro Newsletter Her Movement Calendly Doodle Show notes from this week's episode: http://sidehustlepro.co/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss	Sep 28, 2016
Ep 16: First Year Entrepreneur Denise Sarkor Shares How She’s Building Her Business From Scratch 58:50 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_16_Denise_Sarkor_-_9-20-16_11.48_PM.mp3?dest-id=393728 At the age of 5, Denise Sarkor escaped the Liberian Civil War with family and lived as a refugee in Ivory Coast. Raised in a rough part of NJ by a determined mother, she would go on to graduate from The Wharton School on a full scholarship and obtain her Masters in International Finance and Economic Policy from Columbia University. Although entrepreneurship tugged at her heart, she took a safer path, working as an international banker and development consultant at Goldman Sachs and the World Bank. But after a devastating divorce rocked her to the core, she became fearless. Realizing that Corporate America had led her to yet another glass ceiling, she finally made the leap. On this episode, you’ll learn how she hit the ground running after quitting unexpectedly and how she’s navigating the twists and turns of starting her own business. Topics discussed: How she honed in on what services she should offer in her business and how she’s managing cash flow The surprising move she’s willing to make to sustain her business Self-publishing her first book and successfully fundraising on Kickstarter Why Poet and Activist Nikki Giovanni wrote her a personal note of congratulations Links Mentioned: Wave Accounting Clean Closet The Year I Got In Formation - The New Roots Story Rich Dads, Before You Quit Your Job New Roots Development, LLC Ingram Spark 10 Things I Learned Fundraising Via Kickstarter 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth Four Hour Work Week Nikki Giovanni’s Hand-Written Note The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing: Everything You Need to Know to Write, Publish, Promote and Sell Your Own Book, Edition 5 International Coaching Federation Important Announcements: If you’re not subscribed to the Side Hustle Pro newsletter, you’re missing ALL the #goalgetter tea, OK?? Subscribe here: SideHustlePro.co/SideHustleCorner Side Hustle Pro has a buzzing Facebook group! Get the support you need to create and grow your side hustle in the welcoming Side Hustle Pro Community on Facebook. I’m continually impressed by the level of support and candid conversation happening in our community. Join us here: SideHustlePro.co/Mastermind More from Denise: DeniseSarkor.com New Roots Development, LLC More from Nicaila: SideHustlePro.co Side Hustle Pro Community Connect with us on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro Denise Sarkor – @denisesarkor #SideHustlePro	Sep 21, 2016
Ep 15: How Vivian Kaye of KinkyCurlyYaki Turned Her Side Hustle Into a Million Dollar Business 47:20 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_15_Vivian_Kaye_Final.mp3?dest-id=393728 How did a former wedding planner turn her side hustle into a million dollar business? Today’s guest has the answer. If you’ve ever heard the phrase “bias for action” she is the epitome of that. When she thinks of an idea, she doesn’t just sit on it, she acts on it. She’s founded two successful businesses in her lifetime with no business degree and only education from the school of hard knocks. I’m talking about Vivian Kaye, the Founder and CEO of KinkyCurlyYaki, a successful natural hair extensions brand. Known by fans as The Queen of Kank, Vivian founded KinkyCurlyYaki in 2012 to provide natural hair solutions for women who wanted the ease and flexibility of kinky curly hair extensions. On this episode, you’ll learn how she got the idea and started her business from her living room and is now at the head of a soon to be million dollar brand. Topics discussed: How her Ghanaian upbringing influenced her entrepreneurial fire Why she never felt the pressure to complete school to start a business How getting laid off gave her the final push to dive into entrepreneurship full time How she started two successful businesses from scratch Balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood Important Announcements: Side Hustle Pro has a buzzing Facebook group! Get the support you need to create and grow your side hustle in the welcoming Side Hustle Pro Community on Facebook.SideHustlePro.co/Mastermind So much great convo and connection is already happening in there. More from Vivian Kaye: KinkyCurlyYaki More from Nicaila: SideHustlePro.co Side Hustle Pro Community Connect with us on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro KinkyCurlyYaki – @KinkyCurlyYaki Vivian Kaye – @queenofkank #SideHustlePro	Sep 14, 2016
Ep 14: Branding 101 with Luvvie Ajayi, Creator of AwesomelyLuvvie and Author of ‘I’m Judging You’ 37:20 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_14_Luvvie_Ajayi_-_9-6-16_8.58_PM.mp3?dest-id=393728 What’s it like to be a 13-year seasoned blogger in the age of Instagram and Snapchat Influencers? On this episode I sit down for a conversation with Luvvie Ajayi to talk Branding 101. Luvvie is is a writer, digital strategist and creator of entertainment and humor blog AwesomelyLuvvie.com. As a fellow writer and avid blogger, I’ve always been inspired by Luvvie’s journey to full-time entrepreneur. She started her blog after peer pressure from friends who recognized her talent. After starting as a casual blogger, she slowly increased to blogging more than once a week. Three years in, she was working a 9 to 5 then blogging from 7 to 9 like a true side hustler. Though she was getting paid zero dollars, her first blogging award in 2009 made her realize maybe she was on to something. The rest, as they say, is history. Now Luvvie is getting ready to debut her first book, called I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do Better Manual, which is available on September 16 (or earlier if you pre-order). FYI, I talked to Luvvie a few months ago for a Q&A before I launched my podcast. There we covered more of her background and how she got started. Check out part one here: then tune in to the episode. On this episode we discuss: Why you shouldn’t be so consumed with the idea of you being a brand Why you need to be so good they can’t ignore you How to make sure you’re prioritizing solid content over marketing How to negotiate with brands once you get to that level The real deal with how she approaches brand partnerships and her certified deal breakers MORE FROM LUVVIE: I’m Judging You AwesomelyLuvvie Awesomely Techie MORE FROM NICAILA: SideHustlePro.co Side Hustle Pro Community CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro Luvvie – @luvvie #SideHustlePro	Sep 07, 2016
Ep 13: Check-in with Meiko Drew: The Good, Bad and the Ugly of Entrepreneurship 44:06 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_3_Meiko_Drew.mp3?dest-id=393728 On this episode, we are welcoming back Meiko Drew, the Side Hustle Pro Entrepreneur-in-Residence. We’re following Meiko for an entire year to chronicle her journey from Corporate America retiree to the Founder of Food and Lifestyle brand MeikoAndTheDish. For those of you who don’t know, Meiko walked away from a six-figure salary at Target to focus on Meiko And The Dish full time. Though it hasn’t always been smooth sailing, her brand is steadily rising and so it’s time to check in with her again to see how it’s all going. On this episode we talk about: The financial sacrifices she’s had to make to pursue her dream The marketing steps she’s taking to grow the Meiko And The Dish brand on social media How she’s building relationships and partnerships in her niche The upcoming launch of the Black Food Network Find out how Meiko is making it work despite the twists and turns life throws at her. Podcast Details Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed)	Aug 31, 2016
Ep 12: How I Found My Tribe And Formed A Mastermind Group 27:24 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Episode_012.mp3?dest-id=393728 When you’re starting your own business, the company you keep is more important than ever before. On this episode, I'm answering a listener’s question about how to ignore the haters and find a true entrepreneurship support group. I talk about how I found my own tribe and created a mastermind group, and what you can do to find your own entrepreneurship support system. I also get into updates on my own side hustle journey, including: what I’m doing to monetize and my new Side Hustle Pro Shop. Tune in to hear my latest updates in this Side Hustle Pro journey! Links mentioned in this episode: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SideHustleProCommunity/ Side Hustle Pro Shop: SideHustlePro.co/Shop Social Media Toolkit: SideHustlePro.co/Episode7 Email Me: Hi@SideHustlePro.co Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss	Aug 24, 2016
Ep 11: From Unemployed to Award-Winning Financial Expert: Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche 01:04:11 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Tiffany_The_Budgetnista_Final.mp3?dest-id=393728 In 2009, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche lost her job as a preschool teacher. Unable to afford her mortgage, she moved back home with her parents at age 29. At her lowest moment, she was 31 years old, with no job, no money, and no home of her own. After hitting rock bottom, she determined it was time to put the financial wisdom she had learned growing up to good use. In this week’s episode, she shares how she bounced back from financial despair to take charge of her own life and help others do the same. Along the way, she has built a hugely profitable brand and even more, an insanely loyal community of Dream Catchers devoted to her Live Richer principles. Author of two #1 Amazon bestsellers, The One Week Budget and Live Richer Challenge, Tiffany The Budgetnista and her financial advice have also been featured in The New York Times, Reuters, US News and World Report, the TODAY show, PBS, Fox Business, MSNBC, CBS MoneyWatch, TIME, ESSENCE Magazine, and FORBES. In this episode, Tiffany breaks down: The inspiration for The Budgetnista and when she realized she could package and sell her financial wisdom. How she transitioned from major debt and losing it all to starting her own business. How she developed and grew the Live Richer Challenge to be a profitable and sustainable business. How she has grown her private Facebook community to over 100K members. Links mentioned in this episode The One Week Budget Live Richer Challenge	Aug 17, 2016
Ep 10: From Drowning in Debt to Making 5 Figures A Month: Courtney Sanders of Think and Grow Chick 01:00:00 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_10_Courtney_Sanders_MP3.mp3?dest-id=393728 In 2009, Courtney Sanders found herself drowning in debt, bad grades, and almost having to leave college. Three years later, she had paid off all her debt, earned a scholarship, started a business and graduated from college magna cum laude. How did she turn her life around? Find out on this week’s episode. Courtney is an entrepreneur, speaker, and goal achievement specialist. Through her training and development company, Think & Grow Chick, LLC, Courtney provides online & in-person education, mentorship, and community for women, students, and minorities looking to accomplish BIG goals. Courtney reaches nearly 50,000 young professionals every month through her blog and social media platforms. In 2015 she authored the book, Get What You Want: The Ultimate Guide to Figuring Out + Getting What You Want in Life which has since served as a catalyst for several related trainings and programs, including her 2015 live workshop, Launch Your Life. In this this episode, Courtney breaks down: The inspiration for Think And Grow Chick and when she realized she could help other women How she grew her company into a profitable business How she juggles her side hustle with her full time job The financial wisdom she has learned along the way When she knew it was time to take her side hustle to the next level Find out about all Courtney’s experience as a woman who has scaled her side hustle to extraordinary levels and is getting ready to make the leap into full time entrepreneurship. Links mentioned in this episode: Think And Grow Chick website Think And Grow Chick Instagram	Aug 10, 2016
Ep 9: My Side Hustle Progress 30:52 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Episode_9_My_Side_Hustle_Progress.mp3?dest-id=393728 On this episode, I'm providing an update on how my own side hustle is going. How am I balancing my 9to5 at NPR with my podcast and burgeoning Side Hustle Pro brand and business? I talk about the challenges I’m facing with time management and why I believe time management is a myth. I’m also sharing the best tools I’ve found to help me manage my calendar and organize the Side Hustle Pro process (Shout-out to Amanda Miller Littlejohn for the productivity tips!). I also get into a strategy that I’m using to build my brand and network: attending strategic conferences. I talk about the hustle bombs I learned from Myleik Teele, CEO of curlBOX: “A real hustler invests in themselves.” “If you are not popping or balling, you do not need to be sleeping in.” “Followers are not dollars.” Tune in to hear my latest updates in this Side Hustle Pro journey! Links mentioned in this episode: Doodle Calendly Asana Show notes from this week's episode: http://sidehustlepro.co/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss	Aug 03, 2016
Ep 8: How to Raise Funding For Your Startup with Stephanie Lampkin, Founder and CEO of Blendoor 35:18 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Episode_8_Stephanie_Lampkin_-_7-26-16_7.44_PM.mp3?dest-id=393728 How did the product of a once homeless single mother become the Founder and CEO of a rising startup? This week’s guest, Stephanie Lampkin, shares how an influential aunt led her to coding at a young age, setting the stage for her to graduate from Stanford and MIT Sloan. Later, a surprise rejection from Google would lead her to found Blendoor, a mobile job matching app that hides candidate name and photo to circumvent unconscious bias and facilitate diversity recruiting in tech companies. Blendoor’s goal is to highlight the information that's most relevant to a candidate being a "good fit" independent of race, gender, military history or sexual orientation. In this this episode, Stephanie breaks down: How she determined what kind of business structure to set up The art of the “pitch” How she approaches pitching on stage vs pitching for investors How to build a team as an early stage company How she keeps the company lean and financially sustains herself as an entrepreneur Find out about Stephanie’s experience founding not one, but two startups and her journey to Silicon Valley in this episode. Links mentioned in this episode Blendoor This is your day YouTube video Podcast Details Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed)	Jul 27, 2016
Ep 7: How to Explode Your Social Media Audience With 5 Steps And Zero Dollars 45:51 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Episode_007_How_To_Explode_Your_Social_Media_Following_With_5_Steps_And_Zero_Dollars_1.mp3?dest-id=393728 The number one question I get asked is how to leverage social media to build a brand. When people ask me this, I know that they're really searching for a quick and dirty shortcut to get thousands of followers without having to put in a lot of work. Well I hate to break it to you, but there's no way to build an engaged social media audience without consistent and authentic effort. With over seven years of professional experience as a social media marketing strategist, I've learned firsthand the challenges that come with trying to keep up with changing platforms and algorithms. If you want to be successful in social media, you have to abandon the 'I want to make something that will go viral’ mentality because that's not how it works. On this episode, I'm providing a detailed blueprint for how to grow an active and engaged social media following. I'm going to go over step by step what I've done to grow my own social media accounts and I'll provide a full checklist of resources to measure and grow your social channels, but don't worry, you don't need to take a lot of notes because I've created a downloadable freebie for this episode. So if you go to sidehustlepro.co/episode7 you can see the show notes from this episode and get the FREE step by step checklist for the Side Hustle Pro Social Media Toolkit. My special guest on this episode is Muoyo Okome, Founder of Daily Spark Media & the Daily Spark Entrepreneur Community, who details how he was able to grow his account from a little under 600 followers to 25,000 in less than a year by studying his Instagram insights. He used the data on the most liked and most commented posts to plan his content strategy and explode his social media audience. Show notes from this week's episode: SideHustlePro.co/Episode7 Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss	Jul 20, 2016
Ep 6: CeeDotCee On Building A YouTube Personality and Brand 51:39 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Episode_006_To_Publish.mp3?dest-id=393728 What goes into the making of a YouTube personality? CeeDotCee is this episode’s special guest. Whether it's recapping the latest episode of Love & Hip Hop or reviewing the hottest new music and gossip in pop culture, CeedotCee is an all around entertainer. Trailblazing the internet with her hilarious videos from YouTube to Facebook, she has over four million views combined. Her hilarious videos, like her Beyonce lemonade recap have garnered the attention of the likes of PEOPLE magazine. As if her talent in front of the camera isn't already enough, she also has skills behind the camera as a videographer and editor for various artists such as Chrisette Michele, Mya and Keke Palmer. If you haven't heard of her yet, now is the time to become a member of the rapidly growing "Cee Hive." In this episode she breaks down: How to create and build a brand as a YouTube personality Why you don’t need expensive equipment to have successful YouTube channel How to stand out in the crowded YouTube space The secret ingredient that accelerated her Facebook and YouTube following How she’s paying the bills and keeping the lights on as an entrepreneur Connect with CeeDotCee: YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ceedotceeTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CeeHive Twitter: https://twitter.com/ceedotcee Snapchat: CeeDotSnaps	Jul 13, 2016
Ep 5: How Do I Decide What My Side Hustle Should Be? 16:24 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Episode_005_iTunes_-_7-5-16_10.06_PM.mp3?dest-id=393728 The words "Side Hustle" means different things to everyone. In this episode I’m breaking down: The real definition of a side hustle How to tap into your talents to determine what your side hustle should be 5 steps you can take to get started on your side hustle TODAY	Jul 06, 2016
Ep 4: Get to Know Meiko Drew, Creator of Meiko and The Dish and Side Hustle Pro's Entrepreneur in Residence 44:40 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Episode_4_Meiko_Drew_Final.mp3?dest-id=393728 As a Corporate America retiree, Meiko Drew walked away from a 6-figure salary to start a lifestyle and food empire. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. As the Side Hustle Pro Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Meiko will share the real picture of entrepreneurship after quitting your job. On this episode we talk about: The steps she took to prepare herself mentally and financially to quit her job Her early mistakes as an entrepreneur so far How she pays the bills as she works to build a profitable business Tune in for an eye-opening episode. Website: https://www.meikoandthedish.com/ Twitter: @MeikoandTheDish Instagram: @MeikoandTheDish	Jun 29, 2016
Ep 2: Genese Jamilah, Founder of I Don't Do Clubs, on When To Turn Your Side Hustle Into Your Main Hustle 45:17 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_2_-_Genese_Jamilah_-_6-20-16_11.45_PM.mp3?dest-id=393728 Today’s guest is Genese Jamilah, Founder of I Don’t Do Clubs, a successful events and lifestyle blog that caters to African American professionals across the country. In 2015, Genese also created the popular Must Love Beards Day Party Series and the first ever Black-Owned Restaurant Month. You’ll hear how Genese built I Don’t Do Clubs into a profitable business and how she got her brand and coins in formation to prepare to leave her day job.	Jun 22, 2016
Ep 3: Stefanie Thomas, Impact America Fund, on Breaking Down The Doors Of Venture Capital 01:18:28 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_3_-_Stefanie_Thomas.mp3?dest-id=393728 What goes into the making of a Venture Capitalist? Wharton graduate and Michigan MBA Stefanie Thomas shifted from a career in banking at Citigroup to centering her passions around support for under-resourced entrepreneurs. But the road to VC was not always clear. Learn about the key experiences she gained at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, the steps she took to feed her entrepreneurial fire, and the way she set herself on the path to Senior Associate with Impact America Fund.	Jun 22, 2016
Ep 1: Introducing Side Hustle Pro 15:03 http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sidehustlepro/Ep_1__Introducing_Side_Hustle_Pro.mp3?dest-id=393728 Welcome to the very first episode of Side Hustle Pro. In this episode I’ll share the vision for this podcast and tell you more about me, your host Nicaila Matthews. You’ll hear why quitting my first job at 24, a rejection from Google and taking the path less traveled inspired me to create and grow my side hustle into a profitable brand. Plus, I’ll tell you what to expect each week on the show and give you a sneak peek at our first guest.	Jun 20, 2016