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Nicaila Matthews Okome | Side Hustle Pro Media
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Dec 16, 2020 • 1h 9min

230: How Black Women Can Build Legacy Wealth

In 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 money. But, her journey wasn’t always this stable. Her journey with learning about money started when her dad withdrew all financial support from her in college (á la Whitley Gilbert). It forced her to understand what money really is, and set her on the path to learning all about wealth. In this episode, you’ll hear: ⦿ Why you need to have a good relationship with time to have a good relationship with money,  ⦿ How we can all begin to build and chart our path to wealth, and ⦿ The importance of understanding history as it relates to wealth Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.   This episode is brought to you by:Gusto As a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp. HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/sidehustle80 and use code sidehustle80 to get $80 off including free shipping Skillshare Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/hustle. The first 1,000 people to use this skillshare.com/hustle link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership. Command Line HeroesSearch for Command Line Heroes anywhere you listen to podcasts. Click here to listen! Links mentioned in this episode NarrowRoad™ : A Guide to Legacy Wealth  Dangerous Dreamers: The Financial Innovators from Charles Merrill to Michael Milken 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 Pamela Jolly (Instagram) – @pamelajolly Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 9, 2020 • 28min

229: How to Actually Make Money Podcasting

Whether 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 secured a $4,000 multi-month sponsorship contract on my first try. In this week’s episode, I help you set realistic expectations when it comes to podcast monetization. I also breakdown how, exactly, to make money podcasting, and how and when I started earning revenue. There are tons of ways to do it, and we’ll focus on the big three: Creating valuable content for future clients Developing products listeners love and need, and  All things sponsorships  Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.   This episode is brought to you by:Comcast RISETo apply today for marketing, media and tech makeovers at no cost, to help you and your business RISE visit: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise Gusto As a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp. Command Line HeroesSearch for Command Line Heroes anywhere you listen to podcasts. Click here to listen! Go DaddyJoin travel host, tour company owner and YouTube Creator Sarah Funk in the School of Hustle podcast where she explores the stories of real entrepreneurs who are making their own way in the world. Listen and subscribe to School of Hustle on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Links mentioned in this episode FREEBIE: RECAP For This Episode Podcast Moguls  Should You Start A Podcast Episode Opening My LLC and Business Bank Account Side Hustle Pro Episode 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.
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Dec 2, 2020 • 44min

228: Why You Should Start Podcasting

Have 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 here to help you figure out if it’s time to stop sitting on that idea, press record, and start the podcast you’ve always wanted to. Here’s a hint: you have to start before you’re ready. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.   This episode is brought to you by: Native Give the gift of Native and get 20% off your first order by going to nativedeo.com/sidehustle or by using the promo code “sidehustle” at the website checkoutComcast RISETo apply today for marketing, media and tech makeovers at no cost, to help you and your business RISE visit: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise Skillshare Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/hustle. The first 1,000 people to use this skillshare.com/hustle link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership.Gusto As a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp. Links mentioned in this episode Podcast Moguls How To Start Your Own Podcast With No Experience 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.
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Nov 25, 2020 • 44min

227: Behind the Hustle: Real-Life Baby Updates, Breastfeeding, and Running a Business

Honesty 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 solo episode. Here’s a sneak peek: ⦿ Why it does no good, for new moms like me, to keep how we’re feeling to ourselves ⦿ How exclusive pumping saved my postpartum life ⦿ My challenges with breastfeeding (don’t @ me) ⦿ How I found my mom tribe, and my newfound boundaries, and ⦿ How my plans were shot once the realness of postpartum life set in Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.   This episode is brought to you by: NativeGive the gift of Native and get 20% off your first order by going to nativedeo.com/sidehustle or by using the promo code “sidehustle” at the website checkout Dance Dreams“Hot Chocolate Nutcracker” is streaming only on Netflix, beginning November 27th Command Line HeroesSearch for Command Line Heroes anywhere you listen to podcasts. Click here to listen! Fancy HandsGo to fancyhands.com and enter the code hustlepro for 50% off your first month Links mentioned in this episode Exclusive Pumping Mamas Group on Facebook Podcast Moguls Goal Getter Action Plan 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.
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Nov 18, 2020 • 49min

226: How The Founder Of Grace Eleyae Went From Selling Products On Etsy To Selling One Of Oprah's Favorite Things

Today 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 the back of her head broke off - the result of her chemically straightened hair and constant friction against the headrest. And the rest would be history. Later that year, Grace started working on a solution to her completely damaged, broken and dry chemically straightened hair, and the first prototype of the Slap was created.  In this episode, Grace shares: How a bumpy car ride and hair breakage led her to develop a prototype for her ideal cap What happened after she created that prototype, including the reaction from her family How and when she decided to start selling her products on Etsy What made her decide to fully launch Grace Eleyae What happened when she initially reached out to get beauty bloggers to review the Slap, and so much more One thing that just happened, Grace Eleyae’s Foldover Satin Lined Beanie just made Oprah’s Favorite Things List for 2020! Let’s find out all about the brand that Oprah and more are giving rave reviews. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more: sidehustlepro.co/graceeleyae Links mentioned in this episode: Grace Eleyae Traction by Gino Whitman Good to Great by Jim Collins Affiliate Disclosure: I may be an affiliate for books or products that I recommend. If you purchase those items through my links, I may earn a commission. You will not pay more when buying a product through my link. I only recommend books and products that I use and am genuinely interested in. This episode is brought to you by: Fancy Hands Go to fancyhands.com and enter the code hustlepro for 50% off your first month.  Skillshare Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/hustle. The first 1,000 people to use this skillshare.com/hustle link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership. Caveday Try a free, three hour cave with promo code "SIDEHUSTLE" (MAKE SURE TO USE ALL CAPS) at Caveday.org. 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 Grace Eleyae - @graceeleyae Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 11, 2020 • 42min

225: How The Founder Of LUV SCRUB Is Selling Smooth Skin By Getting Rid Of Rags, Wash Cloths and Loofahs

Caroline 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 learned from her career, she was able to bring LUV SCRUB to life. In this episode, I really appreciate what Caroline had to share about: Her approach to branding her packaging for the LUV SCRUB The starts and stops of entrepreneurship (she took a four year break after launching!) Going back to work for someone else for a while, and then returning to her business once she was better equipped to scale the company and so much more! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more: sidehustlepro.co/luvscrub Links mentioned in this episode: Luv Scrub Score Affiliate Disclosure: I may be an affiliate for books or products that I recommend. If you purchase those items through my links, I may earn a commission. You will not pay more when buying a product through my link. I only recommend books and products that I use and am genuinely interested in. This episode is brought to you by: Fancy Hands Go to fancyhands.com and enter the code hustlepro for 50% off your first month.  Dutch Label Shop Side Hustle Pro listeners can get a special discount on every label product that Dutch Label Shop sells! Head over to dutchlabelshop.com and enter the promo code HUSTLEPRO at checkout to take 15% off your order. 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 Luv Scrub - @luvscrub Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 4, 2020 • 46min

224: How The Founder Of BOOMBOX Boxing Club Is Navigating Owning A Fitness Business During Covid

It’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, Angela became passionate about the sport's potential to be a fun and powerful workout to people of all fitness levels and backgrounds.  The pair launched their first studio in Washington, DC in 2019 and it's now host to members who sweat through themed boxing workouts or private training with coaches.  In this episode, I really love what Angela had to share about: Deciding on a location when each co-founder lives in a different city Building buzz leading up to opening day Navigating the fitness industry during covid and how they are working to adapt How she’s doing this all while side hustling during a pandemic and so much more! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more: sidehustlepro.co/boomboxboxingclub Links mentioned in this episode: Boombox Boxing Club The 4 Hour Work Week Affiliate Disclosure: I may be an affiliate for books or products that I recommend. If you purchase those items through my links, I may earn a commission. You will not pay more when buying a product through my link. I only recommend books and products that I use and am genuinely interested in. This episode is brought to you by: Comcast RISE To apply today for marketing, media and tech makeovers at no cost, to help you and your business RISE visit: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise   Skillshare Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/hustle. The first 1,000 people to use this skillshare.com/hustle link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership.   Dutch Label Shop Side Hustle Pro listeners can get a special discount on every label product that Dutch Label Shop sells! Head over to dutchlabelshop.com and enter the promo code HUSTLEPRO at checkout to take 15% off your order. 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 Boombox Boxing Club - @boombox_boxing Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 28, 2020 • 38min

223: This Lingerie Brand Founded By A Side Hustler Is Redefining Beauty (Vera Moore of Love, Vera)

Vera 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 created her own inclusive lingerie line: Love, Vera. All while side hustling. In this episode, I really love what Vera had to share about: Her experience taking a sourcing trip to look for products Creating the brand identity for Love, Vera Storing inventory in her parents basement and fulfilling orders herself until 1AM in the morning! Transitioning to custom creating private label designs for Love, Vera And so much more! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more: sidehustlepro.co/lovevera Links mentioned in this episode: Canton Fair Shopify Love Vera Blitz Scaling book by Reid Hoffman* Affiliate Disclosure: I may be an affiliate for books or products that I recommend. If you purchase those items through my links, I may earn a commission. You will not pay more when buying a product through my link. I only recommend books and products that I use and am genuinely interested in. This episode is brought to you by: Comcast RISE To apply today for marketing, media and tech makeovers at no cost, to help you and your business RISE visit: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/comcastrise Dutch Label Shop Side Hustle Pro listeners can get a special discount on every label product that Dutch Label Shop sells! Head over to dutchlabelshop.com and enter the promo code HUSTLEPRO at checkout to take 15% off your order. 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 Love, Vera - @shoplovevera Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 25, 2020 • 18min

222: HUSTLE BOMB: Letter to my younger self

Hey 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.
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Oct 22, 2020 • 42min

221: When this Mom Couldn't Find Gift Wrap With A Black Santa, She Decided To Make Her Own (Jacquelyn Rodgers of Greentop Gifts)

Have 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, with features by ESSENCE, PEOPLE, NBC News, and recently Beyonce’s Black Parade, and more! This year, she finally had to leave the side hustle behind and take it full time. In episode 221 of Side Hustle Pro, find out how Jacquelyn started the company along with her husband, navigated the challenges of finding the right fulfillment partner, and what’s next for Greentop Gifts. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more! This episode is brought to you by: Skillshare Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/hustle. The first 1,000 people to use this skillshare.com/hustle link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership. 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 Greentop Gifts - @greentopgifts Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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