Main vs. Side Hustle, Work Ethic and Leveling Up with Vanessa Sanyauke

What started out as a passion project turned into a full-fledged global organization for Vanessa Sanyauke. She shares how to level up in your career, set realistic expectations and how she started

a side hustle which later became her main hustle. 

What really stuck with me is how far hard work and dedication can bring you, but not without sacrifice.

Enjoy! 🎙

Connect with Vanessa Sanyauke:

https://www.vanessasanyauke.com

https://linkedin.com/in/vanessa-chiedza-sanyauke-9b41171a

https://twitter.com/vanessasanyauke

https://www.girlstalklondon.com

Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/NFALtI3_vcA

New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!  
Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possible!

OUTLINE:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:32 - Remote working internationally
00:01:58 - Working from the office
00:02:28 - Raising investment
00:03:14 - Controlling your nerves while pitching
00:03:59 - Minorities and the chance of getting funded
00:04:31 - Day to day Business
00:05:48 - Running a global organisation
00:06:57 - Challenges of running a global organisation
00:09:12 - Remote working vs in-person working
00:10:10 - Building a community
00:13:01 - Ethics around picking your sponsorships
00:15:43 - Building a network
00:17:13 - Companies and networking
00:19:13 - Starting your career
00:22:23 - Talking with people
00:23:23 - Leveling up in your career
00:24:49 - Working for yourself
00:27:31 - Starting a side hustle
00:29:12 - Preventing a burnout
00:33:03 - How to say NO?
00:36:26 - Invest in yourself
00:39:38 - Work ethic
00:44:04 - Outro