Side Hustle Pro

This 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 family and friends  Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by:  HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork.  Links mentioned in this episode The Hoop Mob Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehoopmobb/  Hoop Mobb’s Website: https://hoopmobb.com/  Hoop Mobb’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/685105618951748  Donyale’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donyalewalton/  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info The Hoop Mob Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehoopmobb/  Donyale’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donyalewalton/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 other ventures Why she prioritizes living a life of ease and how she does it while running multiple enterprises  How supporting women entrepreneurs in African countries has wildly grown her business  Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by:  HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork.  Links mentioned in this episode Khadijah Original SHP Ep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVQQ302-U_4  Kay’s Kettle Corn’s Website: http://kayskettlecorn.com/ Kay’s Kettle Corn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayskettlecorn_ceo/  Ankara Beauty’s Website: https://www.ankarabeauty.com/  Ankara Beauty’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ankarabeautygh/  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 of her entrepreneurial ancestors affected by the Tulsa Massacre Check out episode 367 and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube  This episode is brought to you by:  HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork.  Links mentioned in this episode Kido: https://kidochicago.com/  Kido’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidochicago/  Kido’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kidochicago  The Women’s Business Development Center: https://www.wbdc.org/en/  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Kido’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidochicago/  Kido’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kidochicago  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 confidence and faith has propelled her career farther than ever  Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by:  HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork.  Links mentioned in this episode Cat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catpeoples/ Cat’s Website: http://www.catpeopleslive.com/  Donovan VO: https://www.instagram.com/donovan_vo/  Lelund Thompson On Camera Classes: https://www.lelunddurond.com/actingstudio  Eyeball Mobile Studio Booth: https://www.kaoticaeyeball.com/  Michael Cohl’s Production Company: https://www.s2bn.com/about  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Cat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catpeoples/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’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 and accelerator programs she’s used to expand her business and network The hilarious mantra she uses to make sure she doesn’t burn out while running a business, being a wife and mom of two, and much more!  Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by:  HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork.  Links mentioned in this episode Google Founders Academy: https://startup.google.com/programs/founders-academy/  Google Black Founders Fund: https://startup.google.com/blackfoundersfund/  FedEx Small Business Grant: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/grant-contest.html  New Voices Foundation: https://newvoicesfoundation.org/  Target Accelerators Program: https://targetaccelerators.com/happenings/news/2023-target-accelerators-applications-now-open/  Boss Women Media: https://bosswomen.org/  Melissa Bradley’s Accelerator Program:  https://www.1863ventures.net/mentor-team  Greentop Gifts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greentopgifts/  Greentop Gifts Website: https://www.instagram.com/greentopgifts/   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info https://www.instagram.com/greentopgifts/  www.greentopgifts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 supporting herself and her family How she landed press like Good Morning America and Oprah Daily The real challenges of being a solo entrepreneur Plus so many laughs, this episode felt like chatting with a girlfriend! Check out Trina’s full story in episode 364 of Side Hustle Pro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube  This episode is brought to you by:  HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork.  Links mentioned in this episode Supermom Culture: https://supermomculture.com/ Hey Trina Blog: https://heytrina.com/  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Supermom Culture: https://www.instagram.com/supermomculture/   Trina Small: https://www.instagram.com/heytrinasmall/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’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 How they pioneered a regional and national mommy group movement by focusing on serving their specific audience  How God, coffee, and community got them through all obstacles!  Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by:  HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork.  Links mentioned in this episode District Motherhued Website: Www.Districtmotherhued.org District Motherhued Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/districtmotherhued/  The Momference Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themomference/  The Momference: https://themomference.com/  Mocha Moms: https://www.mochamoms.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1 Simona’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeesimonanocewright/ Nikki’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chocl8fashnpr/  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info District Motherhued Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/districtmotherhued/  The Momference Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themomference/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 shares: How she pivoted from full-time corporate employee with a side hustle to full-time entrepreneur since she was last on the podcast in 2019 How she was able to launch home decor collections in major retailers like Nordstrom, Macy's, and Wayfair Her advice to fellow retail entrepreneurs on everything from print on demand to funding your business Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by:  HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork.  Links mentioned in this episode Original SHP episode w/ Rochelle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO4tOxJoIjY  Rochelle’s Website: https://rochelleporter.com/ Rochelle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roporterdesign/  Macy’s Workshop: https://www.theworkshopatmacys.com/  Minority-Owned Business Certification: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/minority-owned-businesses  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Rochelle’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roporterdesign/  Rochelle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roporterdesign/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisandra Rickards, founder & CEO of Soul Career, shares her journey from working alongside Richard Branson to helping individuals find their soul career. Topics include aligning one's authentic self with work, building transformational programs, negotiating salary and titles with confidence, and the importance of self-coaching.

This 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 into a legacy with over five million cupcakes sold  And much more, you don’t want to miss the gems she’s dropping! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube This episode is brought to you by:  HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork.  Links mentioned in this episode The Cupcake Collection: https://www.thecupcakecollection.com/ Made From Scratch Book: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Scratch-Finding-Success-Without/dp/B0BV7G8F7C  Mignon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cte6fHBIlzO/  The Cupcake Collection’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecupcakecollection/  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Mignon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cte6fHBIlzO/  The Cupcake Collection’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecupcakecollection/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.