Side Hustle Pro
427 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 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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254: An Update With CurlMix CEO Kim Lewis - Building A Solid Community, Rejecting A Shark Tank Offer, And Raising $5M in Equity Crowdfunding
June 16, 2021 14:14 - 59 minutes - 84.4 MBI’m celebrating the 5 Year Anniversary of Side Hustle Pro all this month with video interviews with some of my favorite guests of all time! (So you can listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app or watch on the Side Hustle Pro YouTube Channel) Today in the guest chair, we have Kim Lewis, the CEO and co-founder of CurlMix, a clean beauty brand for curly hair. After a strong showing on Season 10 of ABC’s Emmy Award-winning Shark Tank with her husband and co-founder, Tim, Kim made th...
253: How The Spice Suite’s Angel Gregorio Expanded Her Spice Shop Into A Lifestyle Brand
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 66.6 MBI’m celebrating the 5 Year Anniversary of Side Hustle Pro all this month with video interviews with some of my favorite guests of all time! (So you can listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app or watch on the Side Hustle Pro YouTube Channel) Today in the guest chair, we have Angel Gregorio, the founder and owner of The Spice Suite, a growing community-centric spice boutique, located in Washington DC’s Takoma Park community. When we first spoke with Angel on the Side Hustle Pr...
252: 7 Side Hustle Tips for Side Hustling When You Don’t Have a Lot of Time
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBI’m sharing another Best Of Side Hustle Pro episode this week! This episode is filled with 7 tried and true side hustle tips for side hustlers who don’t have a lot of time. Being a new mom has reminded me of the side hustle mindset and all the principles that led me to be in a position of making the most out of the time that I have. The key to the side hustle life is learning how to get a lot done with not a lot of time. I did it before (and am beginning to get back into doing it again) ...
252: 7 Side Hustle Tips for Side Hustling When You Don’t Have a Lot of Time
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 45.4 MBI’m sharing another Best Of Side Hustle Pro episode this week! This episode is filled with 7 tried and true side hustle tips for side hustlers who don’t have a lot of time. Being a new mom has reminded me of the side hustle mindset and all the principles that led me to be in a position of making the most out of the time that I have. The key to the side hustle life is learning how to get a lot done with not a lot of time. I did it before (and am beginning to get back into doing it again) ...
251: How to Lay the Foundation of Your Business When You’re Just Getting Started
May 19, 2021 14:30 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBIt’s May! And that means it’s time for a rewind. Every week this month, I’m resharing a Best of Side Hustle Pro episode. In this first episode, I talk about how when I started my side hustle, I didn’t read business plan books or follow a business plan template. I just started. Shocking, I know! I share the six steps you can take, now, to start building your business as a side hustle. Let’s jump in! Click here to grab your recap (as I mentioned in this episode). Listen to this episode and...
250: How to Run Your Side Hustle in 1 Hour A Day
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 56.3 MBIn this throwback episode, I share how I got better at getting things done, even under pressure. 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...
249: How To Side Hustle And Not Get Fired
May 05, 2021 16:40 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBAll this month I’m sharing the Best Of Side Hustle Pro episodes! In this episode I explore how to keep your job secure while side hustling. I break down: Why you shouldn’t assume your employer will tell you no How to create a schedule that doesn’t conflict with your day job Why you should identify and know what’s in it for them I hope it’s helpful! Listen and gimme a 💙 on Instagram if it is. 💪🏾 Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify This episode is brought to you ...
248: 3 Tips For Batch Scheduling Your Content And Your Life
April 28, 2021 20:35 - 26 minutes - 36 MBToday I’m back with a solo episode, sharing my tips for batching content writing and scheduling. I realize that a lot of us get overwhelmed when it’s time to create content. So here’s my quick and easy process for staying organized when my mind and life is going a mile a minute. In this episode, I reveal what my batch process looks like (aka, exactly what I assign as my priority task for each day of my week) And how I find an “hour of power” for batch creating and scheduling content...
247: Be Rooted Founder Jasmin Foster Went From Retail Buyer To The First Black-Owned Stationery Brand Sold at Target
April 21, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 56.5 MBToday in the guest chair is Jasmin Foster, the Founder of Be Rooted, an inclusively designed stationery brand created to celebrate and uplift women of color. What I really love about Jasmin and her experience is that she started her career in retail on the buying side. And now here she is, a Founder who has landed as a product and business owner on the shelves of Target, the very company she started her career with! In today’s episode, I love what Jasmin had to share about: How the maj...
246: Alicia Scott is Pioneering Clean Beauty for the Forgotten Shades With Her Brand Range Beauty
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBToday in the guest chair is Alicia Scott, the Founder of Range Beauty. Fun Fact: I first met Alicia Scott, today’s Side Hustle Pro guest, in 2019 when I was a speaker at the Summit 21 conference. I invited the audience to raise their hand to come up on stage and share their side hustle with the audience. Like a true hustler, Alicia was READY and was the first hand that shot up (scroll through to see the pic of her on stage). Fast forward 2 years and I am not the least bit surprised to se...
245: Side Hustle Progress Report: Nicaila TV YouTube Lessons, Growth, Struggles, and more!
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBI know you’re probably wondering, how’s Nicaila TV going, right?! If you didn’t know, I have a YouTube channel where I post videos about natural hair, lifestyle, and beauty content. I’m already one month in, and I wanted to give you all a little update on how things are going since my channel launched on March 1. For the first time in a while, I gave myself the freedom to do something fun, again, and didn’t put pressure on myself with creating videos (or even to monetize). This was the sta...
244: Cora Miller Shows Boys of Color That Grooming Is For Them, Too, With Young King Hair Care
March 31, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 139 MBCora Miller became the solution to the one recurring question she had after becoming a new mom: Why aren’t there specific hair products representative for boys of color? As she was looking for products to style her son’s hair that were clean and plant-based, to her surprise, there were none, and that bothered her. After seeing this gap in the marketplace and talking through her frustration with her husband, Young King Hair Care, the first multicultural beauty and wellness brand for young ...
243: Failure or Fashion? How Mikaela Pabon’s Setback Propelled Her to Start Dressed In Joy
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBFor Mikaela Pabon, she is living a dream that would make her 8-year-old self ecstatic! She is the founder of the statement-making athleisure brand, Dressed in Joy. It’s interesting to think that she never thought she would be able to live out her fashion dreams, but here she is, today, doing just that as a full-time entrepreneur. Her initial career path, although she didn’t like it, was in information technology (IT). Eventually, Mikaela found something in that line of work that she did en...
242: Photographer Danielle Finney Uses Natural Light to Bring Out Natural Beauty With Every Click
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBIf you take a look at Danielle Finney’s body of work, you’ll see two common themes: warm expressions and joyful faces. Her signature style as a natural light photographer has connected her to clients and taken her places she never could have imagined. Danielle originally began her professional career on the administrative track with aspirations to be an executive assistant because she had a desire to help people. And one thing’s for sure, she never saw herself doing photography full-time, ...
241: How Eniola Oshodi Founded Dope Scrubs And Upgraded The Workwear Game For Medical Professionals
March 10, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBFor Eniola Oshodi, nursing was all she knew. Her mom did it, so you could describe it as a generational transfer. But after over a decade of working in the medical field, she knew something had to change… The scrubs, they had to change. For something that healthcare workers had to wear for shifts on end, everyday, Eniola didn’t think traditional scrubs were flattering, comfortable, or looked good on her. And it was that push that made her create Dope Scrubs, a medical apparel brand that ...
240: How Alexia “Chef Lex” Grant Went From Corporate Cooking To Carmelo Anthony’s Chef
March 03, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBFor Alexia Grant aka “Chef Lex” aka “The Bubble Chef,” cooking was always a family affair, or how she puts it, “a collaborative effort.” And that motivation has taken her very far. She has cooked for the likes of Carmelo and LaLa Anthony, Malcolm Jenkins, Meek Mill, Angela Simmons and Lauryn Hill, and worked with brands like Lululemon and Verizon. Growing up with a garden outside of her home, and a loving family who made sure she had a good breakfast in the morning, food was a big thing f...
239: My New Side Hustle Is Here! Nicaila TV is LIVE on YouTube
March 01, 2021 14:33 - 4 minutes - 9.52 MBHey Guys, I'm excited to announce that my new side hustle is here. That's right, my new YouTube channel is live: https://www.youtube.com/c/nicailatv Check it out and like and subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
238: How a “No” Pushed Marvina Robinson Into Creating Her Company, B. Stuyvesant Champagne
February 24, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBMarvina Robinson is the founder and CEO of her own boutique brand champagne company, B. Stuyvesant Champagne that was launched in February 2020. Her journey was anything but “ordinary.” She puts it this way: “There was no direct correlation.” With a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Master’s degree in Statistics, and the career path of working in finance on Wall Street for over 20 years, the entrepreneur bug hit her, big time. Prior to Stuyvesant (as it’s affectionately called), Marvina had he...
238- How a “No” Pushed Marvina Robinson Into Creating Her Company, B. Stuyvesant Champagne
February 24, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 82.1 MBMarvina Robinson is the founder and CEO of her own boutique brand champagne company, B. Stuyvesant Champagne that was launched in February 2020. Her journey was anything but “ordinary.” She puts it this way: “There was no direct correlation.” With a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Master’s degree in Statistics, and the career path of working in finance on Wall Street for over 20 years, the entrepreneur bug hit her, big time. Prior to Stuyvesant (as it’s affectionately called), Marvina had he...
237: How Temidayo Adedokun Is Bringing African Culture, Even to the Tiniest of Us, With Ade + Ayo
February 17, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MBYou’d probably think that launching a new business in the middle of a pandemic wouldn’t be the most “received” idea, but for Temidayo Adedokun, she accepted the challenge. In 2020, Temidayo launched Ade + Ayo, a collection of beautifully crafted pieces that make the African aesthetic practical for even the littlest among us. Her pieces keep things modern and affordable for parents, too. Interestingly enough for Temidayo, she’s no stranger to the entrepreneur world as her parents paved thei...
236: The Future Is Not French Tips: How Canishiea J. Sams Is Changing the Nail Art Scene
February 10, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBIf you’ve ever seen Canishiea J. Sams’ Instagram account, you know that her nail art style is far from basic colors and french tips. Her designs are fun, vibrant, eclectic and, most certainly, the future of nails. Canishiea is a nail artist and owner of “NailsbyCanishiea,” where she specializes in hand painted luxury press-on nails and nail care. What started as a hobby quickly turned into a passion for the nail art guru, and after much practice and encouragement from her sisters, friends,...
235: No More Excuses, It’s Time to Act on Your Side Hustle Idea
February 05, 2021 01:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBIt’s the final week of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp, and we’re going to ACT! That’s right, you’ve officially entered a “no excuses allowed” zone. For the past three weeks, we’ve built up to this moment by getting in the zone, kicking our doubts to the curb, finding virtual mentors, starting to do the basics, and limiting the opinions of others. You’ve been equipped for this. You’re ready! In three tips, I’m sharing how to take action and get things done, and put your side hustle out in t...
235: No More Excuses, It’s Time to Act on Your Side Hustle Idea
February 05, 2021 01:00 - 25 minutes - 38 MBIt’s the final week of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp, and we’re going to ACT! That’s right, you’ve officially entered a “no excuses allowed” zone. For the past three weeks, we’ve built up to this moment by getting in the zone, kicking our doubts to the curb, finding virtual mentors, starting to do the basics, and limiting the opinions of others. You’ve been equipped for this. You’re ready! In three tips, I’m sharing how to take action and get things done, and put your side hustle out in t...
234: Side Hustle Success in 3 Steps
January 27, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MBYou’ve already gotten the motivation you need to stop procrastinating and just go for it. We’ve even talked about pushing past the fear and doubts that might come from ourselves and others. So, this week, I want to tell you my 3-step process for taking action, making moves, and progressing on your side hustle. It’s a tried and true formula that I’ve been using for the past five years. When I looked back on how I approached creating my podcast as a side hustle, and now, how I’m approaching ...
233: How to Overcome Doubt and Move Forward With Your Side Hustle
January 20, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBLife happens, right? So here we are with Week 2 of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp! I’m sharing my thought process and tips on how to push past the doubt and move forward with your side hustle idea. After Week 1 of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp, a lot of people reached out to me to share the doubts and fears that have been holding them back. I get it. Starting a new hustle is 90% mental in the beginning. You’ve got to work up the mental courage, because staying in the “indecision zone...
232- Just Do It! Don’t Procrastinate, Start Your Side Hustle This Year
January 06, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBFor the next four weeks, you’ll have a chance to be a part of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp. Don’t worry, there are no pushups, workout plan, or anything of the sort, but what you will get a grasp of is how to break things down into super small achievable steps to actually achieve your side hustle dreams. This week’s episode is all about how to START. No more procrastination. No more playing around. In 2021, we’re going to commit and do this! Besides, the hardest part of the battle is actua...
231: How to Decide What Your Side Hustle Should Be in 2021
December 23, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBThe phrase “side hustle” has become such a buzz word these days, but I’ve learned that “side hustle” means different things to different people. I, personally, define it as a passion project you’d do even if you don’t make money from it. That’s how I got here with Side Hustle Pro. In this week’s episode, we look into how to figure out what your side hustle should be, right in time for 2021! For me, it took a lot of figuring out and stumbling, but I got it together and was able to cultivat...
How to Decide What Your Side Hustle Should Be in 2021
December 23, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 37.8 MBThe phrase “side hustle” has become such a buzz word these days, but I’ve learned that “side hustle” means different things to different people. I, personally, define it as a passion project you’d do even if you don’t make money from it. That’s how I got here with Side Hustle Pro. In this week’s episode, we look into how to figure out what your side hustle should be, right in time for 2021! For me, it took a lot of figuring out and stumbling, but I got it together and was able to cultivat...
230: How Black Women Can Build Legacy Wealth
December 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBIn this week’s episode, we talk about building and leaving lasting generational wealth in the African-American community. Dr. Pamela Jolly shares how our human, cultural, intellectual, social, and spiritual capital all play a part in the fulfilled life we should all strive for when it comes to wealth. She also explains how her various educational experiences and degrees (MBA, Ed.D, Th.M, and more) allowed her to assist minority business enterprises to grow, and redefine the way they saw m...
How Black Women Can Build Legacy Wealth
December 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBIn this week’s episode, we talk about building and leaving lasting generational wealth in the African-American community. Dr. Pamela Jolly shares how our human, cultural, intellectual, social, and spiritual capital all play a part in the fulfilled life we should all strive for when it comes to wealth. She also explains how her various educational experiences and degrees (MBA, Ed.D, Th.M, and more) allowed her to assist minority business enterprises to grow, and redefine the way they saw m...
229: How to Actually Make Money Podcasting
December 09, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBWhether you’re thinking about starting a podcast or already have one, one of the biggest questions that you might have is: “Will I even make money doing this?” And the short answer is: “yes!” After a year of earning consistent revenue with my podcast, I was able to quit my job to focus on Side Hustle Pro full-time, all in the name of monetization. I didn’t start out with the mindset of making money off my podcast, but I quickly began to test and see that it was possible. Trust me, I secure...
How to Actually Make Money Podcasting
December 09, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 51.7 MBWhether you’re thinking about starting a podcast or already have one, one of the biggest questions that you might have is: “Will I even make money doing this?” And the short answer is: “yes!” After a year of earning consistent revenue with my podcast, I was able to quit my job to focus on Side Hustle Pro full-time, all in the name of monetization. I didn’t start out with the mindset of making money off my podcast, but I quickly began to test and see that it was possible. Trust me, I secure...
228: Why You Should Start Podcasting
December 02, 2020 17:00 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBHave you been thinking about starting a podcast? Pondering on if it’s the right move for you? If you’re worried that the industry is too saturated, let me tell you...there’s always going to be competition. If there isn’t any demand, you don’t want to be there. I want to encourage you that what’s in your mind hasn’t yet come into the atmosphere. And that’s okay because podcasting is exponentially growing, and it’s going to grow when you release your show. In this week’s episode, I’m her...
Why You Should Start Podcasting
December 02, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutes - 70.9 MBHave you been thinking about starting a podcast? Pondering on if it’s the right move for you? If you’re worried that the industry is too saturated, let me tell you...there’s always going to be competition. If there isn’t any demand, you don’t want to be there. I want to encourage you that what’s in your mind hasn’t yet come into the atmosphere. And that’s okay because podcasting is exponentially growing, and it’s going to grow when you release your show. In this week’s episode, I’m her...
227: Behind the Hustle: Real-Life Baby Updates, Breastfeeding, and Running a Business
November 25, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBHonesty is the new mantra for me. I’m bringing you the real in this week’s episode. Trust me, I’m not holding back with this Behind the Hustle update. I wasn’t emotionally ready to discuss everything yet, but I felt like there is no discussing my personal experience of juggling being a new mom, and having my own business without sharing a bit about what I’ve been going through. If you’re ready for it, I’m sharing what I’ve learned, and what has helped me navigate through this time in this ...
Behind the Hustle: Real-Life Baby Updates, Breastfeeding, and Running a Business
November 25, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 73.3 MBHonesty is the new mantra for me. I’m bringing you the real in this week’s episode. Trust me, I’m not holding back with this Behind the Hustle update. I wasn’t emotionally ready to discuss everything yet, but I felt like there is no discussing my personal experience of juggling being a new mom, and having my own business without sharing a bit about what I’ve been going through. If you’re ready for it, I’m sharing what I’ve learned, and what has helped me navigate through this time in this ...
226: How The Founder Of Grace Eleyae Went From Selling Products On Etsy To Selling One Of Oprah's Favorite Things
November 18, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBToday in the guest chair we have Grace Eleyae, the Founder of Grace Eleyae Inc. Grace Eleyae Inc. began with their now trademark product, the Original Slap, which stands for (Satin-Lined Cap)®. The Slap is a stylish cap that retains moisture (satin-lining), stays on your head at night (with its signature elastic band) and is fashionable enough to wear outside. It all started in 2014 when Grace took a trip to Kenya that changed her life. During a bumpy 8-hour car ride, all the hair on...
How The Founder Of Grace Eleyae Went From Selling Products On Etsy To Selling One Of Oprah's Favorite Things
November 18, 2020 17:00 - 53 minutes - 100 MBToday in the guest chair we have Grace Eleyae, the Founder of Grace Eleyae Inc. Grace Eleyae Inc. began with their now trademark product, the Original Slap, which stands for (Satin-Lined Cap)®. The Slap is a stylish cap that retains moisture (satin-lining), stays on your head at night (with its signature elastic band) and is fashionable enough to wear outside. It all started in 2014 when Grace took a trip to Kenya that changed her life. During a bumpy 8-hour car ride, all the hair on...
225: How The Founder Of LUV SCRUB Is Selling Smooth Skin By Getting Rid Of Rags, Wash Cloths and Loofahs
November 11, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBCaroline Owusu-Ansah is the Founder and Smooth Operating Officer at LUV SCRUB, which is a company that focuses on smooth skin by the way of exfoliation. The LUV SCRUB is an exfoliating mesh sheet that will have you trading in your rags, wash cloths and loofahs. It was a staple in Caroline’s home growing up. Born to Ghanaian parents, she graduated from UMass Amherst with a degree in Apparel Marketing and went into a career of Branding and Retail Merchandising. With the skills she l...
How The Founder Of LUV SCRUB Is Selling Smooth Skin By Getting Rid Of Rags, Wash Cloths and Loofahs
November 11, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes - 82.1 MBCaroline Owusu-Ansah is the Founder and Smooth Operating Officer at LUV SCRUB, which is a company that focuses on smooth skin by the way of exfoliation. The LUV SCRUB is an exfoliating mesh sheet that will have you trading in your rags, wash cloths and loofahs. It was a staple in Caroline’s home growing up. Born to Ghanaian parents, she graduated from UMass Amherst with a degree in Apparel Marketing and went into a career of Branding and Retail Merchandising. With the skills she l...
224: How The Founder Of BOOMBOX Boxing Club Is Navigating Owning A Fitness Business During Covid
November 04, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBIt’s not often that you hear about two co-founders meeting on Tinder. But that’s actually the business origin story of this week’s Side Hustle Pro guest, Angela Jennings of BOOMBOX Boxing Club. BOOMBOX is a boxing-inspired, hip-hop-fueled fitness studio. A finance professional at a global accounting firm by day, Angela always knew she wanted to tap into her interest in food or fitness. After being introduced to boxing three years ago by Tinder match and co-founder, Reggie Smith, Ange...
How The Founder Of BOOMBOX Boxing Club Is Navigating Owning A Fitness Business During Covid
November 04, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 71.9 MBIt’s not often that you hear about two co-founders meeting on Tinder. But that’s actually the business origin story of this week’s Side Hustle Pro guest, Angela Jennings of BOOMBOX Boxing Club. BOOMBOX is a boxing-inspired, hip-hop-fueled fitness studio. A finance professional at a global accounting firm by day, Angela always knew she wanted to tap into her interest in food or fitness. After being introduced to boxing three years ago by Tinder match and co-founder, Reggie Smith, Ange...
223: This Lingerie Brand Founded By A Side Hustler Is Redefining Beauty (Vera Moore of Love, Vera)
October 28, 2020 18:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBVera Moore always had an interest in creating something of her own. Like many of us, she didn’t know what that would look like, but she knew that she wanted to take ownership of her future. After dabbling in other hustles, from a swimwear line to a tax business, Vera was drawn to creating her own lingerie line. She saw the lack of representation of Black women and women of all sizes from the brands on the market, and knew there was a great opportunity for something better. So she cr...
This Lingerie Brand Founded By A Side Hustler Is Redefining Beauty (Vera Moore of Love, Vera)
October 28, 2020 18:00 - 40 minutes - 58.7 MBVera Moore always had an interest in creating something of her own. Like many of us, she didn’t know what that would look like, but she knew that she wanted to take ownership of her future. After dabbling in other hustles, from a swimwear line to a tax business, Vera was drawn to creating her own lingerie line. She saw the lack of representation of Black women and women of all sizes from the brands on the market, and knew there was a great opportunity for something better. So she cr...
222: HUSTLE BOMB: Letter to my younger self
October 25, 2020 22:02 - 17 minutes - 27.8 MBHey Guys, This message was on my heart so I decided to record a quick #hustlebomb for my younger self. Hope this helps you too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HUSTLE BOMB: Letter to my younger self
October 25, 2020 22:02 - 17 minutes - 27.8 MBHey Guys, This message was on my heart so I decided to record a quick #hustlebomb for my younger self. Hope this helps you too!
221: When this Mom Couldn't Find Gift Wrap With A Black Santa, She Decided To Make Her Own (Jacquelyn Rodgers of Greentop Gifts)
October 22, 2020 18:09 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBHave you ever gone to the store looking for a product only to find that it doesn’t even exist? That’s what Jacquelyn Rodgers, Founder of Greentop Gifts, experienced one Christmas season when she went looking for wrapping paper featuring a Black Santa. Frustrated and surprised, Jacquelyn decided she would make her own. But not only that, she realized the gap in the market and got to work building a company that could fill this need. What started as a side hustle took off like a rocket...
220: How to Move Forward When You're An Unemployed Side Hustler
October 14, 2020 21:30 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBWe all know that unemployment levels are at an all time high due to the effects COVID has had on businesses. In the last week alone, I have seen many friends and acquaintances get furloughed or laid off and my heart goes out to everyone. I decided to share my own story of unemployment and some tips that may be able to help to get through this time as a side hustler. And yes, you will get through it. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher This episode is brough...
219: Meet Jerri Evans, The Turning Natural Juice Bar Founder Transforming Lives in the Black Community (REWIND)
September 25, 2020 18:00 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBSide Hustle Pro alum Jerri Evans founded six Turning Natural Juice Bar storefronts in eight years and has employed over 87 people in her community in that time. 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. Now she is leaving an indelible impact in SE and beyond. Jerri first sat in the guest chair in 2017, and I have been endlessly impressed and inspired by her ever since. I lov...
218: How Arsha Jones Started An ECommerce Empire with Less Than $100 (REWIND)
September 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBSide Hustle Pro alum Arsha Jones has experienced tremendous success with her businesses Capital City Co (which produces a wing sauce called mambo sauce) and Tees in the Trap (a lifestyle brand inspired by pop culture and infused with Black Girl Magic) since gracing the guest chair in 2016. Arsha is an entrepreneur and an emerging leader in the e-commerce industry. She has built multiple, highly profitable brands. At the time of this episode, she was operating and managing Capital City Co,...