9: Melissa Alam | Founder of The Hive Philly & Founder of Femme and Fortune

There is a growing trend of freelancers throughout the world. Although her beginning is very similar to hear, her path has many interesting twist and turns. Melissa started her entrepreneur career during her studies of marketing at Temple University. After college, she worked at a few ad agencies before she went completely on her own as a freelancer. She felt comfortable with her decision to become a freelancer because she likes traveling, she likes the ability to make her own schedule, being own boss, and of course all of the additional life style perks of a talented individual who freelances. During her time helping some of the best marketing companies throughout the world, Melissa started her own online magazine called Femme and Fortune. Femme and Fortune currently has over 90 contributors discussing things like dating, culture, lifestyle, tech, travel, and so much more. All for the millennial female! Melissa's next business is a co-working space, all for women. "Creating the Hive Philly has been a life chasing experience" Says Melissa. She loves the changing landscape of business and wants to find a way to empower women. Not only throughout the Philadelphia region, but the world! When asked why!? Melissa responded in saying that she saw a void in the marketplace. "There is no location or business in philadelphia for women." She started the magazine to put out a modern and millennial voice for her magazine and a place for women to create and build with the Hive Philly. Melissa hates having nothing to do. She's constantly busy and enjoys being "all over the place" Her passion comes from the want in creating name for herself. Judging by her work ethic and passion in her voice, it's obvious that she's off to a great start. #Timestamps 00:30- Introduction 2:30- Passion 5:30- Growing Online Business 6:40- Failure 8:20- Efficiency 10:30- Marie Forleo, Middle Finger Project 14:45- Is There a Formula? 17:00- Build Your Network, Never Stop Working, and Have Fun! 19:30- Coconut Soup Melissa Alam Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/RingTheAlam Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaalam Business Website: http://femmeandfortune.com __________ Techie, Millennial Author, WWE Fan, Podcaster. Philadelphia native, Johnathan Grzybowski started his career at 14 mowing lawns. Over 5 businesses later, Johnathan has a deep passion on bettering the lives of millennials and helping them execute their ideas into profitable businesses. It’s never been easier to start a business, but how do you make it successful? Constantly millennials are claiming to be entrepreneurs, but may not truly know what it takes to either become one or last long enough to succeed at being one. By listening/viewing The Blind Entrepreneur, we are determined to help those who are “blind” see the true struggles of business, successes, and the grind it took these millennials to succeed. #LINKS Email: [email protected] Podcast: http://theblindentrepreneur.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jgrzybowski Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/grzybowskij Instagram: http://instagram.com/grzybowskij Snapchat: grzybowskij #SUBSCRIBE iTunes: http://bit.ly/TBEPodcast #PS. I’m a huge WWE Fan and I also love to laugh. Send me a question or phrase that makes you laugh, and I will incorporate it into my podcast. I’ll even tag you in the show notes and handle in the video!