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From a Food Blog to a $500K-a-Year Media Business: How Jannese Torres Built Yo Quiero Dinero Sep 18, 2026 53:17 In this episode, I sat down with Jannese Torres, host of the Yo Quiero Dinero podcast, to talk about how she went from a corporate career in engineering, pharmaceuticals, and consumer manufacturing to building a $500K-a-year media business. Jannese shares how getting laid off pushed her to take entrepreneurship seriously and how her food blog, Delish D'Lites, became her first profitable side hustl

How to Make Your First $1K Side Hustling Sep 11, 2026 33:20 If this resonated with you, here are additional resources:⭐ APPLY TO SHIFT: https://sidehustlepro.co/shiftYou do not need a million dollars to change your life, you need your first $1,000.In this solo episode, I’m breaking down why the first $1K is such a pivotal milestone for side hustlers and how it shifts everything from theory to proof. I walk you through the exact decisions and actions that t

From YouTube Exec to Full-Time Creator: How Chanel Tyler Turned Content Creation Into 5-Figure Passive Income Aug 28, 2026 1:09:20 If this resonated with you, here are additional resources:⭐ APPLY TO SHIFT: https://sidehustlepro.co/shiftThis week in the guest chair is Chanel Tyler, a strategist, creator, and self-described “contentpreneur” who has worked across investment banking, luxury marketing, and YouTube before stepping fully into entrepreneurship.Chanel built her reputation online by sharing trusted product recommendat

How Karen Young Built OUI the People Aug 21, 2026 1:14:01 In this episode, I sat down with Karen Young, founder of OUI the People, a fine fragrance and body care brand born out of her own struggle with razor burn and ingrown hairs. Karen walks us through her path from fashion, where she interned at Dolce and Gabbana, to becoming an executive at Estee Lauder, to eventually building a beauty brand now sold in Sephora.But Karen's story starts before OUI the

She Left Corporate Law, Went Back to Work, and Still Built a Global Fashion Brand Aug 14, 2026 1:11:27 In this episode, I sat down with Busayo Olupona, founder and creative director of Busayo, the Brooklyn- and Lagos-based fashion brand known for its bold prints and textiles created with artisans in Nigeria. Busayo shares how she went from corporate finance law to bringing handmade pieces home in suitcases, selling them at scrappy pop-ups, and eventually landing in major retailers including Saks Fi

How Her Wine Became the Obama Presidential Center’s Official White Wine Aug 7, 2026 51:33 After a devastating flood forced Chrishon Lampley to close her Chicago art gallery and wine bar, she turned that loss into the foundation for Love Cork Screw, a nationally distributed wine brand that has sold more than two million bottles.In this episode, Chrishon shares how she broke into the wine industry with no upfront capital, got her products into major retailers, and navigated the realities

7 Things I Had to Unlearn Before Leaving My Corporate Job Jul 31, 2026 43:40 If this resonated with you, here are additional resources:⭐ APPLY TO SHIFT: https://sidehustlepro.co/shiftIn this episode, I'm sharing the seven beliefs I had to unlearn before I could finally leave my corporate job and build Side Hustle Pro full time. I spent decades in corporate America, working at places like HBO, MTV, Google, and NPR, and even though I knew I wanted to leave, I wasn't mentally

Why She Pulled Her Brand Out of Whole Foods After 26 Years | Dawn Fitch, Founder of Pooka Pure and Simple Jul 30, 2026 52:12 If this resonated with you, here are additional resources:⭐ APPLY TO SHIFT: https://sidehustlepro.co/shiftIn this episode, I sat down with Dawn Fitch, founder of Pooka Pure and Simple, to talk about the winding road that took her from designing album covers in the music industry to building a natural beauty brand rooted in her own health journey. Dawn opens up about the years it took to get an MS

How Roxy Couse Replaced Her Corporate Title With Her Personal Brand Jul 24, 2026 49:42 If this resonated with you, here are additional resources:⭐ APPLY TO SHIFT: https://sidehustlepro.co/shiftIn this episode, I sat down with Roxy Couse, the creator behind Millennial Manager, to talk about how she built a thriving personal brand while climbing the corporate ladder. Roxy spent almost 15 years in corporate, working her way up to senior director, before stepping away to run her content

She Emptied Her Retirement to Open a Tea Brand (Jamila Wright, Founder of Brookyn Tea) Jul 17, 2026 1:00:11 If this resonated with you, here are additional resources: APPLY TO SHIFT: https://sidehustlepro.co/shiftIn this episode, I sat down with Jamila Wright, co-founder of Brooklyn Tea, to trace the full story of how she and her husband Ali turned tea dates into a business. Jamila walked me through leaving a career in education, emptying her retirement savings, and fighting a two year trademark ba

How Real Housewives of Atlanta's Cynthia Bailey and Co-Founder Dana Hill-Robinson Built Glowissima Skincare Jul 14, 2026 1:02:15 If this resonated with you, here are additional resources:⭐ APPLY TO SHIFT: https://sidehustlepro.co/shiftIn this episode, I sat down with longtime friends and business partners Cynthia Bailey and Dana Hill-Robinson to talk about how a friendship that started in a New York hair salon in the 1990s turned into a skincare brand thirty years later. Cynthia shares her path from an eighteen year old mod

520: How Jotaka Eaddy Built a Movement of 44,000 Black Women Overnight Jul 7, 2026 1:03:42 If this resonated with you, here are additional resources:⭐ APPLY TO SHIFT: https://sidehustlepro.co/shiftIn this episode, I sat down with Jotaka Eaddy, founder of Full Circle Strategies and Win With Black Women, for a conversation about power, purpose and resilience. We talked about her childhood in Johnsonville, South Carolina, a town of under 1,400 people that taught her the value of community

519: After 10 Million Downloads, Here’s What I Learned Jun 20, 2026 25:47 If this resonated with you, here are additional resources: ⭐ APPLY TO SHIFT: https://sidehustlepro.co/shiftWhen I launched Side Hustle Pro, I thought success would be measured by downloads, rankings, sponsorships, and audience growth. And while reaching 10 million downloads is a milestone I'm incredibly grateful for, I've learned that the true value of podcasting has very little to do with the num

518: The ONE skill you need to learn before you QUIT Jun 12, 2026 30:12 If this resonated with you, here are additional resources: ⭐ APPLY TO SHIFT: https://sidehustlepro.co/shiftIn this solo episode, I am getting real with you about the one skill that changed everything for me and that I believe every woman needs to develop right now: learning how to make money directly for yourself. I am sharing why the leap from employee to entrepreneur is so hard, how our entire l

517: After Quitting My 6-Figure Job to Launch My Own Business Here’s What I Learned Jun 5, 2026 26:05 If this resonated with you, here are additional resources: ⭐ APPLY TO SHIFT: https://sidehustlepro.co/shiftIn this solo episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my entrepreneurial journey and sharing the six most important lessons I've learned since leaving my corporate job in 2017. Most people assume that quitting was my biggest risk, but the truth is, the scariest steps happened long before I ev

516: From Caregiver to CEO: How Camille Joy Turned Her Son’s Diagnosis Into a Movement May 29, 2026 1:00:33 In this episode, I sat down with Camille Joy, founder of the Moments of Joy Podcast and author of Moments of Joy: 90 Days of Encouragement, published by Penguin Random House. Camille is a trafficking survivor who escaped an abusive situation at 21, became a high school dropout turned executive chef, and fought her way into a six-figure salary by going directly to the CEO. When her youngest son Mas

515: From Corporate to Creative: How Jessica Lane Alexander and Lori Hall McKissic Built Pop’N Creative into a $4M Agency May 22, 2026 59:47 In this episode, I sat down with the powerhouse duo behind Pop’N Creative, Jessica Lane Alexander and Lori Hall McKissic. These two met years ago at Turner Broadcasting and spent years rising through the ranks of some of the biggest names in media and entertainment, including TBS, TNT, UPTV, and TV One, before finally betting on themselves. Their story is one of calculated risk, deep friendship, a

514: From Tutoring Classmates in High School to $1M College Prep CEO w/ Janae Young May 15, 2026 1:16:23 In this episode, I sat down with Janae Young, founder and CEO of Young College Prep, who started her first business at just 15 years old, tutoring classmates out of her school library in Wilmington, North Carolina. By the time she graduated high school, she had a team of eight tutors. By the time she graduated from Stanford, she had hit $300K in annual revenue. And by 2025, she crossed her first m

513: Tiffany Aliche on What the Hard Years Teach You About Money and Resilience May 8, 2026 1:06:49 This week in the guest chair is Tiffany Aliche, known to millions as the Budgetnista and the author of the New York Times bestseller Get Good With Money. Tiffany is back for a deeply personal conversation about what burnout actually looks like when you’re at the top of your game, and what it finally took for her to listen to herself.She opens up about the physical and emotional signs she ignored f

512: How Leah Collins Turned Financial Mistakes Into a TV Show, Multiple Income Streams, and a Purpose-Driven Career May 1, 2026 43:39 This week in the guest chair is Leah Collins, financial coach, speaker, and host of Maxxed Out, a powerful series helping people confront their finances and the relationships tied to them. But Leah’s journey didn’t start on TV, it started with a moment of truth: making the most money she ever had… and realizing she had nothing to show for it.In this episode, I sit down with Leah to unpack how she

511: Monica Cornitcher’s Journey From Personal Loss to Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Success Apr 24, 2026 43:42 I sat down with Monica Cornitcher, CEO and co-founder of Medase Cocktails, a premium non-alcoholic beverage brand redefining what it means to drink without alcohol. What started as a simple desire for a real cocktail experience without the after-effects turned into a six-figure investment and a fast-growing brand that’s now catching the attention of major retailers.Monica shares how she and her co

510: How I'm Rebuilding After A Hard Season (feat. Monique Shields) Apr 17, 2026 49:49 In this episode, I’m joined again by Monique Shields, and this conversation felt like therapy, coaching, and truth-telling all in one. We went deep into something I’ve personally been navigating: what it actually looks like to move out of survival mode as a high-achieving woman, especially when life has been life-ing.We talked about the invisible weight many of us carry, from parenting to business

509: Opening Up About My Journey as an Autism Mom Apr 10, 2026 32:02 This episode is one of the most personal and vulnerable conversations I’ve ever shared. I’m opening up about my journey as an autism mom, from the early days of pregnancy and motherhood during the pandemic to navigating the realities of developmental delays, diagnoses, and advocacy. What started as subtle concerns about speech delays turned into a life-changing journey through early intervention,

508: The Tax Mistakes Side Hustlers Make That Cost Them Thousands (And How to Avoid Them) Apr 8, 2026 34:11 If you’re a side hustler or solopreneur, taxes can go from simple to overwhelming real fast and the truth is, many entrepreneurs are quietly losing thousands of dollars just by not knowing what they don’t know. In this episode, I sat down with CPA and TurboTax Expert Lisa Greene-Lewis to break down the most common tax mistakes side hustlers make, from choosing the wrong business structure too

507: The Hidden Cost of Waiting Until You're Ready Mar 27, 2026 28:46 If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to finally start that thing you said you’d do this year, this episode is your wake-up call. Because the truth is, that moment isn’t coming.This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on a very real, very messy week in my life and sharing why I decided to hit record anyway. From sick kids to mental clutter to a house that is far from organized, I had every

506: 5 Simple Ways to Get Paid for What You Already Know Mar 20, 2026 23:58 One of the biggest misconceptions I see when it comes to making money is the belief that you need to start from scratch. A new certification, a brand new idea, or a completely different skill set. But the truth is, most of us already have everything we need. The real problem is not a lack of knowledge, it is not knowing how to package and position what we already know.In this episode, I break down

505: From YouTube Exec to Full-Time Creator: How Chanel Tyler Turned Content Creation Into 5-Figure Passive Income Mar 13, 2026 1:09:20 This week in the guest chair is Chanel Tyler, a strategist, creator, and self-described “contentpreneur” who has worked across investment banking, luxury marketing, and YouTube before stepping fully into entrepreneurship.Chanel built her reputation online by sharing trusted product recommendations and insights from her background in beauty marketing. But after years of consulting with a creator co

504: How to Go From Side Hustle to $1 Million | My Coaching Session with Dielle Charon Mar 6, 2026 1:06:43 This week in the guest chair is sales and business coach Dielle Charon, founder of For the 23%, where she helps women of color build profitable businesses and grow their income through coaching and entrepreneurship.Dielle shares how she went from earning $2,500 a month as a social worker with six-figure student loan debt to building a multi-seven-figure coaching business. Along the way, she explai

503: She Got Laid Off…Then Built a YouTube Income to Pay Her Bills Feb 27, 2026 56:35 This week in the guest chair, Symone' Austin shares her powerful journey from being laid off to building a thriving YouTube platform.After recording and posting her layoff conversation, her video went viral and became the turning point in her entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, she breaks down how she built multiple income streams through YouTube ad revenue, brand partnerships, digital produ

502: My 12-Week Reset: Health, Money & Business Feb 21, 2026 30:57 This week on Side Hustle Pro, I’m sharing how I’m structuring my year through 12-week sprints,  focusing on my health, my money, and elevating my Podcast Moguls program. I open up about navigating motherhood, sleep deprivation, and mindset work while still executing on big goals. Most importantly, I reflect on how my podcast has been the one constant through every season becoming my brid

501: Laid Off: Now What? 5 Ways to Generate Income While You’re Unemployed Feb 13, 2026 21:27 In this solo episode, I’m sharing five real, practical ways to generate income during your in-between season. If you’re asking yourself, “I got laid off… now what? This episode will give you grounded, actionable steps to move forward and even some side hustle ideas!Highlights Include00:00 – If you’ve been laid off, you are not alone02:30 – Why invisibility is the real danger during unemployment04:

500: I've Recorded 500 Podcast Episodes: Here's What I've Learned Feb 6, 2026 26:41 Side Hustle Pro is officially 500 episodes deep, and in this milestone episode, I’m taking time to reflect on what this journey has really taught me.I share the biggest lessons I’ve learned about consistency, networking, monetization, and why the podcast itself was never the end goal, the platform was. I also talk about what I wish I knew when I started, how podcasting helped me grow as a speaker

499: How to Make Your First $1K Side Hustling Jan 29, 2026 33:20 You do not need a million dollars to change your life, you need your first $1,000.In this solo episode, I’m breaking down why the first $1K is such a pivotal milestone for side hustlers and how it shifts everything from theory to proof. I walk you through the exact decisions and actions that turn preparation into income without overbuilding, overthinking, or waiting until things feel perfect.If yo

498: How to Start a Side Hustle Without Quitting Your Job Jan 22, 2026 22:38 In this solo episode, I’m breaking down how to start your side hustle without quitting your job or putting your paycheck at risk. I’m sharing what I’ve learned from building Side Hustle Pro from two very different places: one, when I was unemployed with plenty of time but no stability, and two, when I was working full-time at NPR with stability but limited time.What I’ve learned is this: there is

497: 7 Side Hustles That Can Make Real Money Jan 15, 2026 27:43 In this episode of Side Hustle Pro, I break down seven side hustles you can start this month that have real income potential. This episode is all about building leverage through problem-solving businesses that can grow from side hustle to full-time income.In This Episode, I Share:Why your side hustle should be treated as leverage and a real business, not a hobby or just extra moneyThe two rules I

496: The 12-Week Sprint Approach That Changed My Side Hustle Results Jan 9, 2026 21:55 In this solo episode, I’m sharing the exact 12 week sprint system that completely changed how I set and complete my goals.Instead of giving myself an entire year to “figure it out,” I learned that shrinking the timeline created clarity, urgency, and momentum. I walk you through how I choose my goals, break them down into manageable weekly actions, and build in a recalculation rule that allows for

495: Breaking My Own Glass Ceiling Dec 31, 2025 51:24 This week we’re changing it up and I’m sitting in the guest chair. In this special “podcast swap” episode of Side Hustle Pro, I’m sharing an interview from the podcast To Tell You The Truth with host and Podcast Moguls student Brittany Sharpton. We dive into the concept of self-imposed barriers and how they can prevent entrepreneurs, especially Black women, from realizing their full potential.&nbs

494: Owning Manhattan’s Tricia Lee: From Beauty Mogul to Real Estate Titan Dec 24, 2025 1:17:05 This week in the guest chair we have Tricia Lee, powerhouse real estate broker, star of Netflix’s Owning Manhattan, and founder and leader of the highly talented Tricia Lee Team at Serhant. Tricia sold over $200M in her solo career before joining Serhant and simultaneously joining forces with her partner, Jeffrey St. Arromand. Through the power of partnership, authenticity, and personal brand

493: How To Make Content For Your Business In Less Than 1 Hour A Week Dec 19, 2025 22:23 As an entrepreneur, content creation has become a huge part of expanding a business. So this week I’m sharing 4 tips that have helped me take the pressure off creating awesome content while running a business. In this episode I’m sharing:How to optimize your recording sessions to get content done quickerMy favorite content creation tech and tools, and much more!Check out this episode and othe

492: Rebuilding My Business After Burnout Dec 11, 2025 17:22 Rebuilding my business after burnout wasn’t one big breakthrough. It was a series of small, honest shifts that finally brought me back to myself.Rest. Prioritization. Time boundaries. Financial honesty. And the self-care I kept putting off because I felt guilty investing in myself.In today’s episode of The Expansion Era, I’m sharing what this rebuilding season has really looked like for me as a mo

491: 9 Side Hustles You Can Start Today That Could Replace Your 9-5 Dec 4, 2025 34:50 Are you ready to finally take the leap and start your side hustle, but don’t know where to start? This week we are outlining nine high-potential side hustles that can realistically scale to replace or significantly supplement your full-time income. Now these are not quick-fix ideas, these are long-term businesses that can bring you recurring revenue by leveraging automation tools (especially

490: She Left Corporate and Built a 7-Figure Business Nov 26, 2025 54:33 This week in the guest chair, Dr. Lakila Bowden shares her powerful journey from leading thousands inside Fortune 500 companies to co-founding ISee Technologies, a Black sister-owned, disability-led consulting firm now earning seven figures.After leaving corporate in 2019, Lakila teamed up with her sister, Camille, to build a company trusted by brands like Disney, Kraft Heinz, and the EPA for high

489: How to Start a Side Hustle with AI (feat. Nadeen Matthews Blair) Nov 19, 2025 58:25 This week in the guest chair, we have someone very special, my sister, Nadeen Matthews Blair and her pivot story is going to speak directly to anyone who’s ever felt called to reinvent themselves.After 20 years in banking, management consulting, and C-suite leadership, Nadeen hit a point where the titles, the pressure, and the nonstop demands were no longer aligned with the life she wanted for her

488: The Power in the Pivot: How Keewa Nurullah Is Rebuilding After Closing Her Dream Business Nov 12, 2025 52:12 This week in the guest chair we have Keewa Nurullah, artist, entrepreneur, and small-business strategist you may remember as the founder of Kido, the beloved South Loop children’s boutique that brought color, culture, and community to families across Chicago.After six powerful years in business, and national recognition that included a shout-out from President Barack Obama, Keewa made the bold dec

487: Mindset Hacks For Every Business Owner Nov 5, 2025 27:27 This week we’re diving into how to shift your mindset to set yourself up for success. Here’s the thing I’ve learned over the years that your mindset isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s the foundation for everything you’re trying to build. Whether it’s pushing past fear to finally launch your business, staying consistent when sales are slow, or silencing that little voice in your head saying, ‘Who are

486: How to Side Hustle With a Full-Time Job Oct 29, 2025 26:04 Welcome back to the Side Hustle Pro podcast, your headquarters for turning passion projects into profitable businesses! I’m Nicaila, and today we’re talking about how to find (and protect) the time you need to build your side hustle. I get it: Working a full-time job, juggling family commitments, and trying to live your life can make your side hustle goals feel impossible. But trust me, it’s

485: How to Turn Your Skills Into a Side Hustle Oct 24, 2025 22:39 Always wanted to start a side hustle but didn’t know what industry to try? This week I’m breaking down the exact process of identifying the skills you do effortlessly and turning them into a profitable side hustle. In this episode I share:How to pinpoint the skills hiding in your “blind spot”The importance of surveying your network to confirm your strengthsDifferent service-based ideas you ca

484: Demetria Lucas on Taking Career Risks and Embracing Pivots Oct 16, 2025 42:21 This week we’re airing my first ever live podcast! I had the opportunity to sit down with author, journalist, and media powerhouse Demetria Lucas at the On Air Fest in Brooklyn, NY. From launching A Belle in BK to building an empire that spans books, film, podcasting, and more, Demetria has mastered the art of evolving and thriving as a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur. Taking risks and flawlessl

483: The First 3 Moves I’d Make If I Were Starting a Side Hustle Today Oct 10, 2025 23:01 In this solo episode, I’m sharing the first three moves I’d make if I were starting a side hustle today and it’s not what you think.Over the years, I’ve seen so many new side hustlers get caught up in the wrong things (logos, websites, Instagram aesthetic), and miss the real work that actually builds momentum and income. So I’m breaking down what I’d focus on right now if I had to start all over a

482: 7 Side Hustles That Pay When You’re Unemployed Oct 4, 2025 27:30 Being out of work can feel scary, the bills don’t stop, and self-doubt creeps in. But here’s the thing: this doesn’t have to be the end of your story. It can be the beginning of your expansion. Today, I’m sharing seven side hustles you can start right now to rebuild your confidence, earn income, and remind yourself that you have options.Each of these hustles has the potential to bring in quick cas

481: Why Pivoting Isn’t Failure (My Real Story) Sep 26, 2025 24:41 For a long time, I believed pivoting meant I had failed. But now, I’ve learned that pivoting is actually proof that you’re still growing, still expanding, and still in motion.In this episode, I open up about why I recently applied for a job, how it connects to everything I’ve built with Side Hustle Pro, and the lessons I’m learning in this new season.In this episode, I share:Why pivoting is feedba

480: My Life Was Running Me Until I Took This Step Sep 19, 2025 25:11 In this solo Expansion Era episode, I’m opening up about a turning point in my journey: when I realized my life was running me, not the other way around. I share the step I took to shift that dynamic and the five powerful lessons that continue to guide me today. From building discipline like a muscle, to falling in love with the process, to tracking effort over outcomes, these lessons are helping

479: When Business Gets Hard, Do This (Don’t Quit) Sep 12, 2025 20:39 This week, I’m back in the Expansion Era to go deeper into how to slow down without quitting, especially when business (or life) feels heavy. I’m sharing my own experiences navigating tough seasons in entrepreneurship, what it means to identify and pull your levers, and how I stabilize myself before getting back into action. From sponsorship slowdowns to shifting income streams, I walk you through

478: Why I Lost My Mojo Sep 5, 2025 39:44 This week in the guest chair is… me! I’m kicking off a new season with a solo episode to share what I’m calling my Expansion Era.In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, I open up about how I lost my mojo, what I’ve been navigating as a mom and entrepreneur, and the steps I’m taking to rebuild my confidence, health, and business.In this episode I share:The reality of postpartum depression,

477: How Codie Elaine Oliver Brought Black Love To The Big Screen Aug 27, 2025 47:02 This week I sat down with Codie Elaine Oliver, the CEO and Co-founder of Black Love, Inc. The 100% Black owned media company, founded by Codie Elaine Oliver and husband Tommy Oliver, is a hub for Black couples and singles to have transparent conversations around relationships, parenthood, dating, and more through their app, podcast network, documentaries, and live events. We get the inside scoop o

476: How Germanee G Went From GAP Inc. to Celebrity Stylist REWIND Aug 20, 2025 47:46 This week in the guest chair we have Germanee Gerald, founder of GG&Co Styling Firm, a brand and image styling company. Getting her start in the fashion corporate world, Germanee realized she thrived in offering her talents as a personal stylist and started side hustling. In this episode she shares:How she went from living with family and driving DoorDash to make end’s meet to hiring a te

475: Why Your Podcast Isn't Making Money (and How to Fix It) Aug 13, 2025 31:25 This week I’m back with a solo episode where I’m giving you the tools to make money with your podcast. When I became a full-time podcaster in 2017, I focused on my revenue streams like brand partnerships, sponsorships, courses, and VIP programs, leading to having over 10 million episode downloads to date. I’m here to help you get your podcast to that same level. In this episode I’m sharing:Ef

474: What It Takes to Launch a Chick-fil-A Franchise w/ Kareem Edwards Aug 6, 2025 57:33 This week in the guest chair we have Kareem Edwards, one of the very first men to grace the Side Hustle Pro guest chair! Hailing from Far Rockaway, Queens, Kareem got his start in major corporate roles at Lehman Brothers, Kraft Heinz, and Google—all while dreaming of owning a business. Kareem decided to pursue franchising and balanced a 9-to-5 at Google while working nights at a Chick-fil-A to mas

473: Melyssa Ford on Health, Hustle, and Healing Jul 30, 2025 1:09:28 This week in the guest chair we have Melyssa Ford, media personality, actress, and advocate known for her dynamic presence in entertainment. With a career spanning television, film, and radio, she has captivated audiences as a host on the Joe Budden podcast and various TV appearances.As a seasoned veteran in media and entertainment, Melyssa mastered the art of pivoting and identifying viable oppor

472: How Two Side Hustlers Became The Go-To Merchandisers For Businesses Across America REWIND Jul 23, 2025 46:06 This week in the guest chair we have Quianne Perrin Savoy and Sonja Smith, founders of The Merch Studio. They provide businesses and entrepreneurs with unique and completely customizable merchandise. In this episode they share:How their creative backgrounds set the foundation for starting their own businessHow they expanded from small business to having corporate clients The processes th

471: From Ghana To Ulta: How Hanahana Beauty’s Founder Is Expanding Her Brand REWIND Jul 16, 2025 57:06 Abena Boamah-Acheampong is the founder + CEO of Hanahana Beauty, a consciously clean skin care, beauty + wellness brand. As a former 7th grade math teacher and therapist, Abena launched her brand with humanity and intention in mind. Now being sold in stores like Ulta, Hanahana Beauty is quickly on its way to becoming a household name.In this episode Abena shares:How she was able to pay the Ghanaia

470: This NYC Native Runs a Luxury Fragrance Boutique Out Of Her Harlem Brownstone REWIND Jul 9, 2025 56:43 This week in the guest chair we have Kimberly Waters, founder of Modern Urban Sensory Experiences, or MUSE, a luxury boutique fragrance house based in Harlem, NY. When Kimberly realized her role in corporate America was not providing her room to grow into her potential, she launched MUSE out of the parlor floor of a friend’s brownstone on Convent Ave in Harlem and has been growing ever since.In

469: Turning Grief Into Growth: How Amy Anaiz Built a Sustainable Home Brand Jul 2, 2025 1:08:15 This week in the guest chair we have Amy Anaiz, a celebrated photographer turned product founder and the creator of OZAIZ, a sustainable home goods and fragrance brand. After building a successful wedding and portrait photography business for over a decade, Amy made a powerful pivot—launching a line of sculptural, multi-use glassware inspired by beauty, intention, and function.In this episode, Amy

468: How Side Hustling Nurse Naseema McElroy Paid Off $1M in Debt Jun 25, 2025 1:01:30 This 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

467: From Accountant to Clean Beauty CEO: How Tisha Thompson Launched LYS Beauty Into Sephora Jun 18, 2025 54:29 This week in the guest chair, I’m joined by Tisha Thompson, the founder and CEO of LYS Beauty, the first Black-owned clean cosmetics brand to be carried at Sephora. Tisha shares her inspiring path from staff accountant and part-time makeup artist to leading her own beauty brand that launched during the pandemic and quickly sold out in 10 days. In this episode, Tisha breaks down how she strate

466: From Actuary to Podcaster: How Marina Batliwalla Launched a Financial Literacy Show for Women and Girls Jun 11, 2025 50:19 This week in the guest chair, we’re spotlighting Marina Batliwalla, financial professional and host of the Banking on Girls podcast. Born in India, raised in Australia, and now based in LA, Marina joined Podcast Moguls to launch a show centered around financial literacy for women and girls—and she’s done just that, all while working full-time.Marina shares how she overcame mindset hurdles to get s

465: The Founder of Boss Women Media Launched a Second Business While Pregnant With Twins Jun 4, 2025 1:00:14 This week in the guest chair we have Marty McDonald, founder of Elle Olivia & Boss Women Media. Her background in corporate laid the foundation to launching Boss Women Media, the offline/online women’s empowerment community. After a challenging experience with giving birth to her first child, Marty translated that same idea of empowerment to launch Elle Olivia, a lifestyle brand for young Blac

464: From Corporate Employee to CEO Coach: Monique R. Shields on Teaching Women to Thrive May 28, 2025 1:12:01 This week in the guest chair, we have Monique R. Shields, executive coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Claimed, a program dedicated to helping high-achieving Black mothers unlock their next chapter. In this episode, Monique shares her inspiring journey from corporate to coaching and the lessons she’s learned along the way. She discusses the power of releasing limiting beliefs, why investing in yo

463: From $300 Side Hustle to Seven-Figure Scent Empire May 21, 2025 52:50 This week in the guest chair we have Maekaeda Gibbons, Trinidad-born founder & CEO of Brown Sugar Babe, the cult-favorite fragrance and body-care brand whose body oils like Wild Card and Rich Auntie just keep selling out. In this episode she shares:Turning a $300 paycheck into a side hustle that now ships 10,000+ orders a month Her exact growth playbook: pop-ups at Atlanta’s Ponce Ci

462: How Legendary Rootz Went From Dorm‑Room Tees to Retail Shelves May 14, 2025 54:40 This week in the guest chair we have Raven Gibson, multidisciplinary designer and founder of the empowering apparel and lifestyle brand Legendary Roots. Getting her start in her dorm room, Raven takes us on her journey of delegation, negotiating with Fortune 500 retailers, and trusting that what’s for you will never pass you by.In this episode she shares:How she uses art to speak up and invites he

461: Rachel Rodgers on Million-Dollar Decisions and Letting Go to Grow May 8, 2025 58:35 This week in the guest chair we have Rachel Rodgers—entrepreneur, coach, and bestselling author of We Should All Be Millionaires. She's back on the show with powerful insights to help side hustlers and full-time entrepreneurs alike build sustainable wealth and stop playing small.In this episode, she shares:How to make real “money moves” instead of hiding behind busy workThe mindset shifts needed t

460: This Side Hustler Created a Curated Beauty Supply Store and Community In Ann Arbor Apr 30, 2025 1:02:38 This week I’m excited to chat with someone I go way back with, Sheena McCullers. Sheena is the founder of Della’s Beauty Supply. Della’s was launched to bring a much-needed sense of belonging for BIPOC beauty lovers in Ann Arbor, MI. After moving from Brooklyn, Sheena saw a need for a place for people who look like her and took a chance on opening a storefront. In this episode she shares:How

459: Her Plant-Based Soaps Landed Her On Shark Tank And On The Path To $1.2M In Sales Apr 23, 2025 51:39 This week in the guest chair we have Kristen Dunning, founder and CEO of Gently Soap - a bathing brand built on her self-developed herbal infusions. An MBA grad, Kristen hails from a rare five generations of Black Alabama farmers, and she’s continuing the legacy by bringing joy back to bathing experiences for people with sensitive skin, using the medicinal properties of plants.In this episode

458: Why Your Podcast Isn't Making Money (and How to Fix It) Apr 16, 2025 31:29 This week I’m back with a solo episode where I’m giving you the tools to make money with your podcast. When I became a full-time podcaster in 2017, I focused on my revenue streams like brand partnerships, sponsorships, courses, and VIP programs, leading to having over 10 million episode downloads to date. I’m here to help you get your podcast to that same level. In this episode I’m sharing:Ef

457: How Julia Coney Pivoted Careers to Pioneer a New Era in the Food & Wine Industry Apr 9, 2025 1:02:05 This week in the guest chair we have Julia Coney, award winning wine writer, speaker, & consultant. Julia wears many hats, including being the Wine Consultant for American Airlines and Founder of Black Wine Professionals; a resource for Black professionals in the world of wine.In this episode she shares about:Being multi-passionate: how exploring a range of interests, from starting at a l

456: How To Build a LinkedIn Profile That Helps You Side Hustle Apr 3, 2025 53:48 This week we’re taking it back to my convo with Portia Obeng, social media strategist, LinkedIn coach, and former Side Hustle Pro social media manager! With over 10 years of experience, Portia guides people through the ever-changing social media landscape to amplify their personal brands and make money.In this episode she shares about:The steps she’s taken to go from job hopping to helping pe

455: How One Podcast Became a Six-Figure Consulting Firm w/ Zach Nunn Mar 26, 2025 1:10:17 This week in the guest chair, we have former Podcast Moguls student Zach Nunn, Founder and CEO of Living Corporate. Zach unpacks how he turned his podcast into a thriving consulting business, landing brand partnerships with major corporations like Pfizer and more. He talks about the strategies behind creating authentic, high-quality content, leveraging interviews as a networking channel,

454: Demetria Lucas on Taking Career Risks and Embracing Pivots Mar 19, 2025 42:52 This week we’re airing my first ever live podcast! I had the opportunity to sit down with author, journalist, and media powerhouse Demetria Lucas at the On Air Fest in Brooklyn, NY. From launching A Belle in BK to building an empire that spans books, film, podcasting, and more, Demetria has mastered the art of evolving and thriving as a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur. Taking risks and flawlessl

453: 9 Side Hustles You Can Start Today That Could Replace Your 9-5 Mar 14, 2025 36:15 Are you ready to finally take the leap and start your side hustle, but don’t know where to start? This week we are outlining nine high-potential side hustles that can realistically scale to replace—or significantly supplement—your full-time income. Now these are not quick-fix ideas, these are long-term businesses that can bring you recurring revenue by leveraging automation tools (especially

452: Feeling Stuck? My Favorite Techniques to Get Back on Track Mar 5, 2025 40:59 Today I am back with a solo episode where I share my favorite techniques to get back on track when you're feeling stuck. It's time to take a step back, reflect on what has worked, what hasn't, and what we're going to do about it. Whether you're dealing with mid-year slumps or just need a boost, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you move forward.In this episode I share about:Get

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