Side Hustle Pro

This 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 moving to Spain allowed her to have clarity in her financial and personal goals  How she diversified her offered writing services through coaching, ghost writing and podcasting, and the clients that brought in  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 Podcast Moguls: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/your-first-1000-downloads/  Read, Write, Create Website: https://www.readwriteandcreate.com/  Lori’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loriltharps/  Lori’s Books: https://www.readwriteandcreate.com/books-lori-tharps  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 Lori’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loriltharps/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 entrepreneurial skills through self-teaching, mentors, and business programs How having a solid business model, attending events and making connections landed her products in Walmart 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 Effie’s Paper Website: https://effiespaper.com/  Effie’s Paper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjy4BN_OiVH/  Kalyn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjy4BN_OiVH/  E-Myth Book: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280  Ladies Who Launch: https://www.ladieswholaunch.org/  10,000 Small Businesses Program: https://www.goldmansachs.com/citizenship/10000-small-businesses/US/index.html  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 Kalyn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjy4BN_OiVH/  Effie’s Paper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjy4BN_OiVH/    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 describes herself as a cultural architect and how refusing to limit her goals/ideas has created many opportunities for Black creators  And so much more, you don’t want to miss the gems dropped this episode! 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 BOTWC Website: https://www.becauseofthemwecan.com/  BOTWC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becauseofthem/  BOTWC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becauseofthemwecan  Eunique’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euniquejg/?hl=en  CultureTags Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturetags/ CultureTags Website: https://culturetags.com/  The Happy Hues Company Website: https://culturetags.com/  The Happy Hues Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappyhuesco/  Culture Brands Website: https://www.culturebrands.co/  Carta SPV Investing: https://carta.com/investors/special-purpose-vehicles-spv/  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 Eunique’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euniquejg/  BOTWC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becauseofthem/  BOTWC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becauseofthemwecan  CultureTags Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturetags/ The Happy Hues Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappyhuesco/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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!  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.  Printify- Printing Profits is your new must-listen Podcast from Printify, the platform that allows you to sell custom products around the world, and it’s available on all major podcast platforms, now. Links mentioned in this episode: Everlasting Love Instagram: https://instagram.com/have.everlastinglove?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==  Everlasting Love Website: https://www.have-everlastinglove.com/  Greentop Gifts SHP Ep: https://youtu.be/IiphB8gLhJA  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 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.  Printify- Printing Profits is your new must-listen Podcast from Printify, the platform that allows you to sell custom products around the world, and it’s available on all major podcast platforms, now.  Links mentioned in this episode Baddies And Budgets Website: https://baddiesandbudgets.com/  Baddies And Budgets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baddiesnbudgets/  Baddies And Budgets TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baddiesandbudgets  One Million Black Women: https://www.goldmansachs.com/our-commitments/sustainability/one-million-black-women/  Brendan McCoy Advising: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mccoy-84536162/  Scribe Automation: https://scribehow.com/  Cynthia Nevels: https://www.cynthianevels.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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baddiesnbudgets/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baddiesandbudgets  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 could be doing so much more. Then Hello Seven was born. Today, Rachel teaches diverse women how to grow an asset that will last beyond them and how to scale their own business to seven figures. In episode 354, Rachel shares: Why we must confront the stories we tell ourselves about money How she pivoted from a legal services business to business coaching Rachel even puts me in the hot seat and forces me to confront how I’m restricting my own growth as a business owner! You don’t want to miss this one 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. Printify- Printing Profits is your new must-listen Podcast from Printify, the platform that allows you to sell custom products around the world, and it’s available on all major podcast platforms, now. Tune in to episode 354 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube  Links mentioned in this episode Make Money Moves Challenge- http://sidehustlepro.co/moneymoves  We Should All Be Millionaires Club: https://helloseven.co/club/  Small Business Bodyguard: https://smallbusinessbodyguard.com/  Hello Seven Podcast- https://helloseven.co/  Growth Scale Assessment- https://helloseven.co We Should All Be Millionaires Book- https://helloseven.co/the-book/  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 @rachelrodgersesq Affiliate Disclosure: I may be an affiliate for products that I recommend or share. If you purchase those items through my links, I may earn a commission. You will not pay more when you use my links. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 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 Printify- Printing Profits is your new must-listen Podcast from Printify, the platform that allows you to sell custom products around the world, and it’s available on all major podcast platforms, now. Links mentioned in this episode Seretha’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seretha-willingham-89308688  Seretha’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seretha.willingham  Seretha’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serethaw37/  SJW Logistic’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100046372426539  SJW Logistic’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sjw-logistics/  SWJ Logistics Website: sjwlogistics.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 Seretha’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seretha-willingham-89308688  Seretha’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seretha.willingham  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 created an intentional budget that didn’t leave her in a place of lack Why she believes everyone can take control of their finances, and how to actually do it The different income streams and resources she uses to stay financially free, 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 Naseema’s Website:https://www.financiallyintentional.com/   Naseema’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financiallyintentional/  Financially Intentional Podcast: https://www.financiallyintentional.com/podcast  Travel Nurse Housing Rentals: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/  Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/  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.

This 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 entrepreneur How she effectively built and manages a team of 25 people  And so much more, you don’t want to miss this episode! 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 2021 Imani Ellis SHP Episode: https://youtu.be/A_JQyPajFK0  The CCNYC Website: https://www.imaniellis.com/  Imani’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imaniimani/  Imani’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyimanigirl  Score Mentor Finder: https://www.score.org/find-mentor  The CCNYC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theccnyc/  CultureCon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturecon/  Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/  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 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/imaniimani/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyimanigirl  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 and won investors to fund toy production  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 Terri-Nichelle Bradley’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrinichelle Brown Toy Box Instagram: https://instagram.com/browntoybox?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=  Brown Toy Box Website: https://browntoybox.com/   New Voices Fund: https://newvoicesfoundation.org/  Google Startups: https://startup.google.com/  SheEO: https://coralus.world/  1863 Ventures: https://www.1863ventures.net/mentor-team  ACE Loans, CDFI: https://aceloans.org/organization-overview/  Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.