Side Hustle Pro
425 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.7K ratingsSide Hustle Pro spotlights bold black women entrepreneurs who have scaled from side hustle to profitable business. Join Chief Side Hustler turned full-time entrepreneur Nicaila Matthews Okome for your weekly installment of Side Hustle Pro and learn actionable strategies to start small and get going–wherever and whoever you are. Side Hustle Pro features interviews with inspiring Black women entrepreneurs who started out as side hustlers, including interviews with Myleik Teele, Morgan DeBaun, Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche, and more!
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398: Creating a Niche As A Bridal Stylist w/ Selina Howard
April 03, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MBToday we have in the guest chair Selina Howard, founder and CEO of Vanglorious Brides. Getting her start as a teacher and side hustling as a wedding planner, Selina found her passion and niche in dressing brides. Today, Vainglorious Brides offers custom bridal shopping experiences, day of dressing services, bridal fashion event production, and more. In this episode she shares: How she went from working for free and building her network to booking celebrity clients How fostering strong re...
397: How Founder DeNeitra Burnett's Pandemic Pivot Led To A 7-Figure Business
March 27, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBThis week in the guest chair we have DeNeitra Burnett, the Founder and CEO of Savvy Events, a Los-Angeles based event production and creative agency. DeNeitra has used her creativity and grit to climb to the top of the events industry, working closely with entertainment titans and Fortune 500 companies like HBO, Netflix, and Hulu, among others. DeNeitra shares how when the events business was shut down during the Pandemic, she pivoted her business to custom mailers, leading to her scaling S...
396: How Alexis Barber Balances Being A Wharton MBA, Influencer, and Founder
March 20, 2024 07:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBThis week in the guest chair we have Alexis Barber, a lifestyle influencer and founder of Too Collective, a modern wellness and loungewear brand. At just 25 years old, Alexis is the host of the top-rated Too Smart For This Podcast and has worked with brands like Lululemon, Rare Beauty, Microsoft, and Miss Dior as a content creator. In this episode she shares: How growing up low-income provided the foundation for having confidence and an ambitious mindset to overcome the limitations of he...
395: How To Make Art A Full-Time Career w/ Reyna Noriega
March 13, 2024 07:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBThis week in the guest chair we have Reyna Noriega, a multifaceted visual artist. Being encouraged to pursue her talents by her parents, she was led to become an art teacher. It was there she discovered her true passion for art and a confidence in herself that would lead her to becoming a full-time artist. With her newfound belief in herself, she began manifesting dream projects and securing brand partnerships with big names like Apple, American Express, and Warby Parker. In this episode sh...
394: How Wilglory Tanjong Got Her Luxury Bags From Senegal To Beyoncé
March 06, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week we are back with Wilglory Tanjong, the Founder and CEO of Anima Iris, a technology-driven luxury bag brand that is industrializing Africa through retail. Starting with a personal investment of $5K, in under two years Wilglory has scaled Anima Iris into a multimillion-dollar valued company. In this episode she shares: How she worked alongside artisans in Dakar, Senegal for their craftsmanship and ended up supporting their livelihoods and families Her advice on keeping the faith ...
393: How Ashley Reynolds Created The Most Sought After Stationery Brand, Cloth & Paper
February 28, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBThis week in the guest chair we have Ashley Reynolds, Founder of Cloth & Paper. After Ashley left her corporate finance job of 9 years, she decided to take a chance on herself. She started designing planner inserts from scratch with no previous background or education in graphic design. Shortly after, a stationery business blossomed and the line grew to offer leather planners, luxury pens, and more quintessential styles. Today Cloth & Paper is a brand with over 40 employees, over 130K Instag...
392: She Turned Her Cash-Budgeting Brand Into a $1M Business on Tik Tok
February 21, 2024 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBThis week in the guest chair we have Jasmine Taylor, founder & owner of Baddies and Budgets, a financial education platform that aims to make products & provide a community for black women who are struggling with their finances. By addressing her own personal finance issues and sharing her experiences on TikTok, Jasmine built a strong audience of people who resonated with her journey. In this episode she shares about: How she turned her $1200 stimulus check into a $1M business Using soc...
391: Behind The Scenes: I'm Testing A New Email Strategy In My Business
February 14, 2024 14:48 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBThis week I’m back to give you an inside look at a new marketing strategy I’m testing out. You guys know, I love to try new ways to provide value and keep my audience updated. One of the best resources I have is my email list, a valuable way to connect with my audience outside of social media. In this episode I’m sharing: How to cultivate an email list of your own, and continuously grow it How to figure out the best content and offerings you can give your audience How to automate emai...
390: How Arsha Jones Took Capital City’s Mambo Sauce To The Next Level
February 07, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBThis week in the guest chair we are back for an update episode with Arsha Jones, founder of Capital City- the DC-based company behind the wildly popular Mambo Sauce. Stemming from Arsha's desire to create a product that she could sell multiples of, Arsha describes her journey from starting as a web designer, shifting into e-commerce, and finally venturing into entrepreneurship. In this episode Arsha shares: How starting an income-driven business, Tees In The Trap, helped to fund ventures f...
389: How To Find Your Niche
January 31, 2024 21:25 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBThis week I’m back with a solo episode to share some insights on finding your niche to help you narrow down your side hustle. There are endless paths you can take with side hustling, it’s important to get specific. Finding your niche will put you in line with your ideal audience or help you discover where you need to pivot and make changes. In this episode I share: The best place to start deciding what niche will work for you How to get over the fear of putting yourself out there The po...
388: How To Start And Grow A Podcast In 2024
January 24, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBIf you’re looking for a sign to finally start that podcast you’ve been dreaming about, this is it. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing tips I’ve tested to grow my podcast to millions of downloads. I’ve been able to gain sponsorship, grow an audience of over 160K across social platforms, and even appear on a magazine cover. In this episode I share about: Building an audience and how to keep them coming back Overcoming the challenges of being on video How to use social media for promotion ...
387: Tangible Tips I Used To Scale My Side Hustle To A Full Time Business
January 17, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MBThere is an overload of info and tips for entrepreneurs on the internet, it can be hard to filter through what is actually helpful. In this week’s episode, I’m giving you the real deal with 7 tangible tips to scale your side hustle to a full time business. Having been at this for over 7 years now, I’ve learned that scaling a side hustle is a journey of constant learning and pivoting, but having a solid starting point is key. In this episode I share about: Recognizing the seeds that were b...
386: Life Updates: Juggling Motherhood & Business
January 10, 2024 08:00 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBThis week I’m back with some life updates, and yes, that includes me having a baby on y’all! Time can move so quickly, it’s so important to take time to reflect on the challenges, milestones and accomplishments in life. I’ve learned to tune out other opinions and appreciate my own journey in motherhood and entrepreneurship. In this episode I share about: Now being a mom of 2 and how entrepreneurship has allowed more freedom to parent Personal finance taking the forefront and which books...
385: Finding Financial Balance While Side Hustling w/ Tiffany The Budgetnista
January 03, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBThird time’s a charm with 'The Budgetnista’, Tiffany Aliche. We’ve been able to witness her journey from unemployed and living with family at 30, to having multi-million dollar years as a full-time entrepreneur. She returns to the guest chair to discuss the maintenance of side-hustles while advancing as a business owner, and her focus on achieving financial wholeness and the critical role of intentionality in success. Her new book, Made Whole, serves as a workbook companion to her previous t...
384: How To Make It In The Toy Industry W/ Azhelle Wade
December 27, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBThis episode we’re getting a masterclass from The Toy Coach herself, Azhelle Wade. At first second-guessing herself, Azhelle eventually found confidence in her talent, leading to her working for big toy companies like Mattel and Toys R Us. She's climbed up and across the ladder in the toy world, starting out as a designer, later gaining 3 toy patents, and eventually becoming a VP at a toy company. Her online course, Toy Creators Academy empowers newbies in the toy industry with step-by-step ...
383: How to Build a Sticky Brand: Insights from Sassy Jones CEO Charis Jones
December 20, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBIt’s always a great episode when we get to see the evolution a previous guest has made in their business. We’re back with Charis Jones, CEO of Sassy Jones, an empowering fashion and beauty brand. She shares how she prioritized impact over traditional business metrics, establishing a colorful and elegant brand with a loyal following, or as she calls it, a “sticky” brand. In this episode she shares about: Opening a physical store, noting the distinct experiences offered in-person versus e-...
382: How Dawn Kelly Went From PR Mogul To The Nourish Spot CEO
December 13, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBWhat started as unexpected unemployment at 52 years old turned into an incredible journey of finding purpose and alignment through absolute self-confidence. Dawn Kelly masterfully tells the story of how she became CEO of The Nourish Spot, a family owned, quick serve healthy food, smoothie and natural juice bar located in Jamaica, Queens, NYC. Relying upon her determination, faith and own resources, Dawn is now a courageous entrepreneur providing healthier beverage and food options in the foo...
381: How To Make Your Next Move Your Best Move w/ Kimberly Brown
December 06, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBIn the world of consultants and career developers, it can feel impossible to find the right fit. Kimberly Brown stands out as an expert whose leadership development company, Manifest Yourself, helps women and people of color navigate the workplace, make more money and become industry leaders. She’s the author of bestselling book, Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love and the host of the Your Next Move Podcast. In this episode she shares: The steps she took to dete...
380: Mastering Financial Freedom W/ Author & Podcast Host Jamila Souffrant
November 29, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBThis week we are returning with an update episode with Jamila Souffrant. She is the author of the book, Your Journey To Financial Freedom, and the host of the Journey To Launch podcast. As a go-to thought leader in the personal finance field, The Journey To Launch Podcast has over 4+ million total downloads and was listed by the NYTimes as a podcast to help you get better with your money. Starting her journey by saving over $100K in two years, she is now financially free. In this episode ...
379: From Wall Street Analyst to the Founder of HBCU Prep School REWIND
November 22, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBIn this week's rewind episode, I sat down with Claudia Walker, founder of HBCU Prep School. As a proud second generation HBCU graduate, Claudia authored the best-selling book series, The ABCs of HBCUs and The ABCs of Black Wall Street. In this episode Claudia shares: How she balances being a full time entrepreneur while working a full time job The insider financial skills she picked up during her time on Wall Street How she landed her self-published children’s book on Target shelves ...
378: How Domonique Brown Grew Her Art Into An Everyday Lifestyle Brand REWIND
November 15, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBThis week we have a rewind episode for you with Domonique Brown, the artist and founder behind DomoINK, a lifestyle brand that contributes art, apparel, and home decor in celebration of Black art. Domonique got her start in real estate and marketing before deciding to become a full-time artist-entrepreneur. In today’s episode she shares: How her side hustle went from Instagram posts to Target carrying a line of her products How she approaches conversations with major brands regarding pr...
377: How CultureCon CEO Imani Ellis Went From Side Hustling VP to Full-Time Entrepreneur REWIND
November 08, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBIn this week's rewind episode, in the guest chair we have former Side Hustle Pro guest Imani Ellis, CEO and Founder of CultureCon and The Creative Collective NYC. While working as Vice President of Communications at NBC Universal, Imani founded The CCNYC and began her journey to becoming the full-time CEO of her company and CultureCon. In this episode she shares: How CultureCon and The CCNYC has hugely expanded since we last spoke The steps she took to firmly make the decision of becomi...
376: Student Spotlight: She Quit Her Job To Move To Spain And Launch A Ghost Writing Business And Podcast REWIND
November 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBIn this week's rewind episode we have a very special episode featuring a real-life Podcast Moguls student of mine, Lori Tharps. She is the founder of the platform and podcast Read, Write & Create, which offers bite-sized, creative pep talks for BIPOC writers. She is also the author of critically-acclaimed books like Hair Story and Kinky Gazpacho. In this episode she shares: How she knew it was the right time to leave her tenured teaching job at Temple to pursue writing full time Why mov...
375: How Brown Toy Box Founder Went From Side Hustle To Every Target Store REWIND
October 25, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBIn this rewind episode, I sat down with Terri-Nichelle Bradley, the founder of Brown Toy Box, an educational toy company producing STEAM toys, media, and experiences for centering and celebrating Black children. While working full time, Terri-Nichelle took Brown Toy Box from being a side hustle to a full-scale business. In this episode she shares: How she expanded to being sold in every Target nationwide Why she pivoted from being a subscription box to direct to consumer How she us...
Special Bonus Episode: How Comcast RISE Grant Winner Cassandra Williams Is Building Her Business, Love by the Slice
October 20, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBThis week we have a very special bonus episode with fellow Comcast RISE recipient Cassandra Williams. Cassandra is the founder of Love By The Slice, a Tacoma-based cake and treats company that is beloved by her community. In this episode she shares: How she started as a side hustler and has remained in business for more than 20 years How she was able to scale and grow as a small business with little funding How she has navigated the challenges of post-pandemic business What she was a...
374: How This Attorney Created Two Thriving Online Businesses As Side Hustles (w/ Kunbi Odubogun)
October 18, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBThis week in the guest chair we have Kunbi Odubogun, an industry leading Business Attorney and entrepreneur. She is Partner at Oduberg, a boutique business law firm that provides legal services to creative entrepreneurs. Kunbi also founded two online businesses: Legally Set, a contract template shop offering ready-made contract templates for creative entrepreneurs; and Perfete - a renowned luxury events and lifestyle resource. In this episode she shares: How she created passive income by...
373: How To Achieve The Career of Your Dreams And The Salary You Deserve w/ Mandi Woodruff-Santos
October 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBThis week in the guest chair we have Mandi Woodruff-Santos, a globally recognized career expert, founder of the MandiMoney Makers, and co-host of the three-time WEBBY award winning podcast, Brown Ambition. With 6 million podcast downloads, and over 80,000 followers across socials, Mandi is on a mission to help women of color achieve their wildest financial ambitions. In this episode she shares: How to be professionally selfish and achieve your dream salary The risks she’s taken by pivot...
372: Afro Unicorn Creator April Showers’ Journey To Becoming The First Black Woman-Owned Fully Licensed Brand
October 04, 2023 14:48 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBThis week in the guest chair we have visionary creator April Showers, the entrepreneurial expert behind Afro Unicorn. April became the first Black woman to own a fully licensed character brand, putting her with the likes of Disney. Afro Unicorn has rapidly expanded its footprint, being stocked in over 3,500 stores. In this episode she shares: How she established a presence in seven major retailers across the U.S. and Canada including Walmart and Target The ins and outs to becoming a lic...
371: How Clever Girl Finance Went From Side Hustle To Worldwide Platform
September 27, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBThis week we are getting a masterclass in content-based business with Bola Sokunbi. Bola is a finance expert, 4-time bestselling author, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media/education platforms for women in the U.S. In this episode she shares: Her start as a financial advisor while side hustling Clever Girl Finance How she expanded past 1 to 1 business by creating courses and repeatable content How she was able to financially thrive while mak...
370: How Denise Woodard Got Jay-Z, Rihanna, and HER To Partake In Her Packaged Foods Company
September 20, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBThis week we’re back for a very exciting update episode with Denise Woodard is the Founder and CEO of Partake Foods, the allergy-friendly company inspired by her daughter’s experience with food allergies. Created in 2016, Denise started the business by self-distributing cookies around NYC, this year it became a Certified B Corporation, and launched a collab with Ben & Jerry’s. In this episode she shares: Her strategies to getting investors interested, including big names like HER and Ri...
369: Hoop Mobb Is Becoming A Household Name By Making Jewelry For The Culture
September 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBThis week in the guest chair we have Donyale Walton, founder of Hoop Mobb, Home of the Hoop Earring. Coming from Flint, Michigan, Donyale made her way to New York to learn the business ropes and was inspired to pursue her own ventures. In this episode she shares: How she went outside of the box of where she’s from and gained unique skills by working in fashion Her process of finding and working with the best manufacturers How she’s able to build the best team and balance hiring fami...
368: How Khadijah Polly Perfected Popcorn And Philanthropy With Her Side Hustles
September 06, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBThis week I invited back Khadijah “Kay” Polly, who I first spoke to in 2019. Khadijah is the owner of Kay’s Kettle Corn, a gourmet popcorn company in Houston. In addition to her popcorn company, Khadijah is the founder of Ankara Beauty, a social enterprise that sources fair trade all natural ingredients for beauty products from women owned cooperatives and solo entrepreneurs in African countries. In this episode she shares: How she scaled her popcorn side hustle large enough to fund othe...
367: How Keewa Nurullah Cornered The Kid’s Market In Southside Chicago REWIND
August 30, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBIn this rewind episode, I sat down with Keewa Nurullah. Keewa is mom of two, a fourth generation Black Wall Street descendant, and founder Kido Chicago, a wildly popular children’s brand and destination in the Southside of Chicago. In this episode she shares: How she scaled her business from a single onesie to carrying 1000s of children’s products online and in her storefront Why she created a community gathering space for parents on Chicago’s Southside How she’s carrying on the legacy...
366: How Cat Peoples Became A Voiceover Actor For Major Brands Like McDonald’s REWIND
August 23, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutes - 81 MBThis week we’re taking it back to when I sat down with Cat Peoples, an actor, producer and entrepreneur who is giving us a masterclass in getting in alignment with your purpose. Starting as a side hustler, Cat has become a household voice that you may hear on commercials, audiobooks and more. In this episode she shares: How she got her start and built her portfolio as a voice actor How she leaned into her natural talents to create a stable income for herself Why having unwavering confi...
365: How Jacquelyn Rodgers Got Black Santa Onto Target Shelves REWIND
August 16, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBWe’re back for an update episode with Jacquelyn Rodgers, founder of Greentop Gifts. I first spoke with Jacquelyn in 2020, when we learned Greentop Gifts aims to create products that represent what the holidays look like for Black and Brown families. Since then, Jacquelyn has gotten Greentop Gifts into retailers like Target and Amazon. In this episode Jacquelyn shares: What it took to get into Target retail and the village that supported her journey there The many grant competitions a...
364: How Supermom Trina Small Created A Super Brand For Moms REWIND
August 09, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBThis week we’re rewinding it back to when I sat down with Trina Small, the founder of Supermom Culture. After leaving her logistics job, growing her blog, and blowing up on social media, Trina took a leap to start her brand that empowers mothers through streetwear. Starting off on her own packing orders with her daughter out of her apartment, Trina took risks and bet on herself to build a solid brand. In this episode she shares: How she slowly and steadily scaled her business while s...
363: How Two Side Hustling Moms Pioneered The Momference for Millennial Moms of Color REWIND
August 02, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBWe’re dropping double the gems this episode as I sit down with DMV moms Nikki Osei-Barrett and Simona Noce Wright, founders of the premiere organization for millennial moms of color, District Motherhued and the first and only conference for millennial moms of color, The Momference. In this episode Simona and Nikki share: What it took to successfully launch The Momference while working full time jobs and raising kids How they secured Kelly Rowland as a keynote speaker at The Momference ...
362: How Former Side Hustler Rochelle Porter Landed Her Designs In Nordstrom, Macy’s, And More
July 26, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBThis week I got to sit down again for an update with Rochelle Porter, founder of Rochelle Porter Design, a lifestyle brand and design house specializing in sustainably-made home and fashion textiles. When I first sat down with Rochelle in 2019, we learned she launched her business as just a side hustle. Today her products are being sold in major retailers and being featured on outlets like The Today Show and Oprah Daily while consistently maintaining profitability. In this episode she sha...
361: Finding Your Soul Career While You Side Hustle with Founder Lisandra Rickards
July 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBThis week in the guest chair we are back again with Lisandra Rickards, founder & CEO of Soul Career. When we first spoke in 2018, Lisandra was the CEO of the Richard Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship. Using her experience in the corporate world, she then went on to start her own company coaching individuals to discover their true soul’s calling. In this episode she shares: The knowledge and experience gathered from working alongside Richard Branson How she created the metrics to evalua...
360: How The Cupcake Collection Founder Mignon Francois Turned $5 Into Five Million Cupcakes Sold
July 12, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBThis week I sat down for a very inspiring chat with Mignon Francois; mom of seven, best-selling author of Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe, and founder of a multi-million dollar cupcake empire, The Cupcake Collection. In this episode she shares: Why having a great product and determination got her community to support her vision The different financial methods she used, like cash stuffing, to reinvest into her business and employees How she leveraged $5 and turned it...
359: How Lori Tharps Left Her Tenured Professor Job to Pursue Writing & Podcasting Full Time in Spain
July 05, 2023 14:38 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBThis week in the guest chair we have a very special episode featuring a real-life Podcast Moguls student of mine, Lori Tharps. She is the founder of the platform and podcast Read, Write & Create, which offers bite-sized, creative pep talks for BIPOC writers. She is also the author of critically-acclaimed books like Hair Story and Kinky Gazpacho. In this episode she shares: How she knew it was the right time to leave her tenured teaching job at Temple to pursue writing full time Why movi...
358: From Lawyer To Founder, Effie’s Paper’s Kalyn Johnson Chandler Shows Us How To Flawlessly Pivot Careers
June 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBThis week in the guest chair we have Kalyn Johnson Chandler. Starting as a career lawyer in big law, then transitioning to fashion, Kalyn has now evolved into a full time artist and entrepreneur as the founder of Effie’s Paper: Stationery & Whatnot, a lifestyle brand empowering women and presenting on-trend accessories for work, travel and daily life. In this episode she shares: How she seamlessly transitioned from field to field through confidence and discipline How she learned entrep...
357: How Culture Brands’ Eunique Jones Gibson is Creating A Cultural Empire
June 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBThis week in the guest chair we have Eunique Jones Gibson, a personal entrepreneur shero of mine. Eunique is the creator of the hit-game #CultureTags and CEO/CCO of several brands including Because of Them We Can, The Happy Hues Company, and the innovative agency, Culture Brands. In this episode she shares: How she created one of the most well known campaigns and platforms for Black culture How reinvesting her skills and money into each new venture provided solid foundations Why she d...
356: How These Founders Launched Georgia’s Only Black-Women Owned 3PL
June 14, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBThis week in the guest chair we have Len Ellis, the Co-Founder and CEO of Everlasting Love Fulfillment, a brand-centric third party logistics partner that provides next-level fulfillment. In this episode she shares: How she started her company with multiple clients and while working full time How providing personalized service created loyal client relationships How being one of the only Black-women owned 3PL companies gave her a unique platform to support other black women, and more! ...
355: She Turned Her Cash-Budgeting Brand Into a $1M Business on Tik Tok
June 07, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBThis week in the guest chair we have Jasmine Taylor, founder and owner of Baddies and Budgets, a financial education platform that aims to make products and provide a community to empower women of color who are struggling with their finances. In this episode she shares: How she turned her $1200 stimulus check into a $1M business How she uses social media as her sole marketing platform Her top tips and the resources she provides to take control of your money Check out this episode and ...
354: Rachel Rodgers Teaches Us Why We Should All Be Millionaires REWIND
May 31, 2023 15:12 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBThis week I’m sitting down with Rachel Rodgers. Rachel is the creator of the Hello Seven brand and the founder of We Should All Be Millionaires: The Club. Her book, We Should All Be Millionaires is a woman’s guide to earning more, building wealth, and gaining economic power. After law school, Rachel decided to put her degree to use and started offering her lawyer services to small businesses. Like most side hustlers, she then reevaluated if that work was truly fulfilling and realized she ...
353: How This Founder Took A Fleet Of Trucks And Built A Shipping And Logistics Empire
May 24, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 44 MBThis week in the guest chair we have Seretha Willingham is the Founder and CEO of SJW Logistics, a Third-Party Logistics company providing freight transportation, warehousing and e-Commerce order fulfillment services. In this episode she shares: How she acquired her company and quickly and sustainably expanded The systems she has in place to manage her company’s cash flow and finances How she continues to grow and effectively manage her teams and employees Check out this episode and...
352: How Side Hustling Nurse Naseema McElroy Paid Off $1M In Debt
May 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBThis week in the guest chair we have Naseema McElroy, author and the founder of Financially Intentional, a platform about personal finance and living life intentionally. Starting with just under one million dollars in debt, Naseema taught herself financial literacy, paid off her debt, and started side hustling as a consultant teaching others to do the same. In this episode she shares: How she created an intentional budget that didn’t leave her in a place of lack Why she believes everyon...
351: How CultureCon CEO Imani Ellis Went From Side Hustling VP to Full Time Entrepreneur
May 10, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBThis week in the guest chair we have former Side Hustle Pro guest Imani Ellis, CEO and Founder of CultureCon and The Creative Collective NYC. While working as Vice President of Communications at NBC Universal, Imani founded The CCNYC and began her journey to becoming the full-time CEO of her company and CultureCon. In this episode she shares: How CultureCon and The CCNYC has hugely expanded since we last spoke The steps she took to firmly make the decision of becoming a full-time entrep...
350: How The Founder Of Brown Toy Box Went From Side Hustle To Every Target Store
May 03, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBThis week I sat down with Terri-Nichelle Bradley, the founder of Brown Toy Box, an educational toy company producing STEAM toys, media, and experiences for centering and celebrating Black children. While working full time, Terri-Nichelle took Brown Toy Box from being a side hustle to a full-scale business. In this episode she shares: How she expanded to being sold in every Target nationwide Why she pivoted from being a subscription box to direct to consumer How she used her network a...