Third time’s a charm with 'The Budgetnista’, Tiffany Aliche. We’ve been able to witness her journey from unemployed and living with family at 30, to having multi-million dollar years as a full-time entrepreneur. She returns to the guest chair to discuss the maintenance of side-hustles while advancing as a business owner, and her focus on achieving financial wholeness and the critical role of intentionality in success. Her new book, Made Whole, serves as a workbook companion to her previous text, Get Good With Money.
In this episode she shares about:
Her strategies to balancing her margins to maintain profit in her business
How she successfully transitioned out of the role of CEO in her subscription-based business, Live Richer Academy
The importance of personal financial health while side hustling, and how living below her means helped her achieve that
Why transparency and creativity are key to continue providing for and retaining her team
Highlights include:
04:17 Changing Dynamics in Business
12:46 Navigating Low Income While Side Hustling
22:02 Transitioning and Scaling in Business
24:01 The Importance of Having Integrity
35:44 The Importance of Personal Financial Health
49:28 Transitioning Out of A CEO Role
57:12 Transparency In Payroll
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Links mentioned in this episode
Tiffany’s First SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXH8OKVu8sQ
Tiffany’s Second SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtscDUHghXM
Tiffany’s Website: https://thebudgetnista.com/
Tiffany’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebudgetnista/
Tiffany’s Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/brownambitionpodcast/
Live Rich Academy: https://www.instagram.com/livericheracademy/
IDA Program: https://www.nj.gov/dca/dhcr/offices/ida.shtml
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This episode we’re getting a masterclass from The Toy Coach herself, Azhelle Wade. At first second-guessing herself, Azhelle eventually found confidence in her talent, leading to her working for big toy companies like Mattel and Toys R Us. She's climbed up and across the ladder in the toy world, starting out as a designer, later gaining 3 toy patents, and eventually becoming a VP at a toy company. Her online course, Toy Creators Academy empowers newbies in the toy industry with step-by-step guidance, downloadable worksheets, and group coaching.
In this episode she shares about:
Choosing between the corporate path vs inventor path vs entrepreneur path in the toy industry
How she found her niche of coaching toy makers while also pursuing her own toy aspirations
The success she has found in marketing through her podcast Making It In the Toy Industry and maintaining an Evergreen model for her courses
Highlights include:
04:14 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
06:56 Understanding the Different Paths in the Toy Industry
08:40 The Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
17:15 The Benefits of Having a Podcast
25:05 What Sets The Toy Coach Apart
32:25 The Stress of Running a Hands-On Course
34:47 The Strategy of the Evergreen Model & Seasonal Webinars
40:20 The Importance of Promoting Your Course
46:25 The Strategy of Targeting Local Stores First
53:20 The Challenges and Opportunities of B2B Consulting
55:48 Advice for Side Hustlers Transitioning to Full-Time Entrepreneurs
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Links mentioned in this episode
Azhelle’s Website: Website: https://www.thetoycoach.com/
Azhelle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetoycoach/
Afro Unicorn SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlAld_Fcwso
Easy Webinar: https://easywebinar.com/
Amy Porterfield: https://www.amyporterfield.com/amy-porterfield-podcast/
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It’s always a great episode when we get to see the evolution a previous guest has made in their business. We’re back with Charis Jones, CEO of Sassy Jones, an empowering fashion and beauty brand. She shares how she prioritized impact over traditional business metrics, establishing a colorful and elegant brand with a loyal following, or as she calls it, a “sticky” brand.
In this episode she shares about:
Opening a physical store, noting the distinct experiences offered in-person versus e-commerce
Managing work-family dynamics with her husband as company president
How to build a disciplined marketing practice
Her hiring approach and how she makes sure to prioritize her team’s strengths
Highlights include:
01:58 Transition to Physical Store
03:47 The Challenges of Running an E-commerce Business
06:42 Scaling Without Investors
11:10 The Importance of Rest and Balance
20:48 Marketing Strategies and Execution
30:58 The Role of Experience in Hiring
34:26 Managing Family Dynamics in Business
39:46 The Importance of Recognizing Strengths
45:30 The Importance of Consistency and Staying Hungry
48:28 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
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Links mentioned in this episode
Charis’ Original SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aAeqYOnKfw
Sassy Jones Website: https://www.shopsassyjones.com/
Sassy Jones’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsassyjones
Rich Paul’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Me-Memoir-Changing-Odds/dp/0593448472
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What started as unexpected unemployment at 52 years old turned into an incredible journey of finding purpose and alignment through absolute self-confidence. Dawn Kelly masterfully tells the story of how she became CEO of The Nourish Spot, a family owned, quick serve healthy food, smoothie and natural juice bar located in Jamaica, Queens, NYC. Relying upon her determination, faith and own resources, Dawn is now a courageous entrepreneur providing healthier beverage and food options in the food desert of Southeast Queens.
In this episode she shares:
How important it was to grieve her lost position in the PR world so that she could later pivot and use her acquired skills as an entrepreneur
How she has made it a point to expand her business beyond her storefront, leading her to opportunities like vending in Citi Field and The US Open
Why she is committed to lifelong learning and the many wonderful resources she has found along the way, you can find a list of her resources at https://sidehustlepro.co/nourishspot
So much more, you don’t want to miss this episode!
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Links mentioned in this episode
The Nourish Spot Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenourishspot/?hl=en
The Nourish Spot Website: https://the-nourish-spot.myshopify.com/
The Nourish Spot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theNourishspot/
The Nourish Spot LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-nourish-spot/
Dawn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prmaven17/
Queens Economic Development: https://queensny.org/
Score Business Mentoring: https://www.score.org/
Streetwise MBA: https://interise.org/programs/streetwise-mba/
LegalZoom: https://www.legalzoom.com/
Small Business Services NYC: https://www.nyc.gov/site/sbs/index.page
M/WBE Certification: https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/minority-and-womenowned-business-enterprise-certification-program-mwbe
ACDBE Certification: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/acr/bus_ent_program
Queens Chamber Of Commerce: https://www.queenschamber.org/
Goldman Sachs 10K SB Program: https://10ksbapply.com/
Hello Alice: https://helloalice.com/
NAACP Grants: https://naacp.org/find-resources/grants
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In the world of consultants and career developers, it can feel impossible to find the right fit. Kimberly Brown stands out as an expert whose leadership development company, Manifest Yourself, helps women and people of color navigate the workplace, make more money and become industry leaders. She’s the author of bestselling book, Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love and the host of the Your Next Move Podcast.
In this episode she shares:
The steps she took to determine when it was time to leave her 9-5
Her simple yet powerful methods to attracting her ideal clients
How she exceedingly surpassed her six figure goal in her first year
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Links mentioned in this episode
Kimberly’s Podcast: www.kimberlybonline.com/podcast
Manifest Yourself Website: www.manifestyourself.com
Kimberly’s Website: www.kimberlybonline.com
Kimberly’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/kimberlybonline
Kimberly’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline/
Profit First Book: https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/
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This week we are returning with an update episode with Jamila Souffrant. She is the author of the book, Your Journey To Financial Freedom, and the host of the Journey To Launch podcast. As a go-to thought leader in the personal finance field, The Journey To Launch Podcast has over 4+ million total downloads and was listed by the NYTimes as a podcast to help you get better with your money. Starting her journey by saving over $100K in two years, she is now financially free.
In this episode she shares:
How she went from aggressive saving to over $400K years and becoming debt-free
The best and easiest way to traditionally publish your book
What methods of income-earning have failed her and how she helps others find what works best for them, and more
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Links mentioned in this episode
Jamila’s 1st Side Hustle Pro episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTM2FyWDOaY
Journey To Launch Website: https://journeytolaunch.com/
Journey To Launch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeytolaunch
Jamila’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Journey2launch/
Jamila’s Book: https://yourjourneytofinancialfreedom.com/
Mindset- Carol S. Dweck: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322
The Beautiful Writers Podcast: https://www.beautifulwriterspodcast.com/
Self-Publishing School: https://self-publishingschool.com/podcast/
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In this week's rewind episode, I sat down with Claudia Walker, founder of HBCU Prep School. As a proud second generation HBCU graduate, Claudia authored the best-selling book series, The ABCs of HBCUs and The ABCs of Black Wall Street.
In this episode Claudia shares:
How she balances being a full time entrepreneur while working a full time job
The insider financial skills she picked up during her time on Wall Street
How she landed her self-published children’s book on Target shelves
How she’s expanding her reach by starting a publishing company
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Links mentioned in this episode
HBCU Prep School Website: https://hbcuprepschool.com
HBCU Prep School Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbcuprepschool/
Overseas Manufacturer: https://www.alibaba.com
IngramSpark Self Publishing: https://www.ingramspark.com/
Amazon KDP Self Publishing: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/
Designworks Ink: https://designworksink.com/
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This week we have a rewind episode for you with Domonique Brown, the artist and founder behind DomoINK, a lifestyle brand that contributes art, apparel, and home decor in celebration of Black art. Domonique got her start in real estate and marketing before deciding to become a full-time artist-entrepreneur.
In today’s episode she shares:
How her side hustle went from Instagram posts to Target carrying a line of her products
How she approaches conversations with major brands regarding pricing and licensing her art
Her methods to manage the financial ups and downs of entrepreneurship and so much more!
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Links mentioned in this episode
Domonique’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snoopdoggydom/
Domonique’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domoink
DomoINK’s Website: https://domoink.com/
Ryman Arts: https://rymanarts.org/
DomoINK on Society6: https://society6.com/mcdomos
Domonique’s Jiggy Puzzle: https://jiggypuzzles.com/products/cali-views?_pos=1&_sid=79e0bc414&_ss=r
Printify: https://printify.com/
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In this week's rewind episode, 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!
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This Is Small Business- Learn more about how to start and grow your small business, check out This Is Small Business, an original podcast from Amazon on your favorite podcast app.
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/
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In this week's rewind episode 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
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This is Small Business Podcast
Learn more about how to start and grow your small business, check out This Is Small Business,
an original podcast from Amazon on your favorite podcast app.
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
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In this rewind episode, 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:
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This week we have a very special bonus episode with fellow Comcast RISE recipient Cassandra Williams. Cassandra is the founder of Love By The Slice, a Tacoma-based cake and treats company that is beloved by her community.
In this episode she shares:
How she started as a side hustler and has remained in business for more than 20 years
How she was able to scale and grow as a small business with little funding
How she has navigated the challenges of post-pandemic business
What she was able to do with the support of Comcast RISE
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Links mentioned in this episode
Love By The Slice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovebytheslice/
Love By The Slice Website: https://www.lovebytheslice.com
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This week in the guest chair we have Kunbi Odubogun, an industry leading Business Attorney and entrepreneur. She is Partner at Oduberg, a boutique business law firm that provides legal services to creative entrepreneurs. Kunbi also founded two online businesses: Legally Set, a contract template shop offering ready-made contract templates for creative entrepreneurs; and Perfete - a renowned luxury events and lifestyle resource.
In this episode she shares:
How she created passive income by empowering small business owners and equipping them with ready-made contract templates
How she went from side hustling Perfete to growing it to over 240K followers- large enough to where she can confidently sell the platform
What she teaches her clients to ensure their legal protections in business partnerships
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Links mentioned in this episode
Kunbi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kunbiesq/
Kunbi’s Website: https://www.kunbio.com/
Legally Set’s Website: https://legallyset.com/
Oduberg’s Website: https://www.oduberg.com/
Perfete’s Website: https://perfete.com/
Small Business Association: https://www.sba.gov/
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This week in the guest chair we have Mandi Woodruff-Santos, a globally recognized career expert, founder of the MandiMoney Makers, and co-host of the three-time WEBBY award winning podcast, Brown Ambition. With 6 million podcast downloads, and over 80,000 followers across socials, Mandi is on a mission to help women of color achieve their wildest financial ambitions.
In this episode she shares:
How to be professionally selfish and achieve your dream salary
The risks she’s taken by pivoting often in her career, and how they’ve paid off
Her journey from corporate, to coaching as a side hustle, to launching her podcast and expanding her empire
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Links mentioned in this episode
Mandi Money Website: http://Mandimoney.com
Mandi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney/?hl=en
Brown Ambition Podcast: https://brownambitionpodcast.com/
Brown Ambition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownambitionpodcast/
The Budgetnista’s Website: https://thebudgetnista.com/
Yahoo Finance: https://finance.yahoo.com/news
Zapier Automation: https://zapier.com/
Trello: https://trello.com/home
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Brown Ambition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownambitionpodcast/
This week in the guest chair we have visionary creator April Showers, the entrepreneurial expert behind Afro Unicorn. April became the first Black woman to own a fully licensed character brand, putting her with the likes of Disney. Afro Unicorn has rapidly expanded its footprint, being stocked in over 3,500 stores.
In this episode she shares:
How she established a presence in seven major retailers across the U.S. and Canada including Walmart and Target
The ins and outs to becoming a licensed character brand, and the major benefits that come along with it
Why she doesn’t solely rely on social media for marketing and what really helped put her on the map
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Links mentioned in this episode
Afro Unicorn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afrounicorn_official/
April Showers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotaprilshowers/
Afro Unicorn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afrounicornofficial
Afro Unicorn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/afro-unicorn/
April Showers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilshowers/
Afro Unicorn Website: https://afrounicorns.com/
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April Showers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilshowers/
This week we are getting a masterclass in content-based business with Bola Sokunbi. Bola is a finance expert, 4-time bestselling author, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media/education platforms for women in the U.S.
In this episode she shares:
Her start as a financial advisor while side hustling Clever Girl Finance
How she expanded past 1 to 1 business by creating courses and repeatable content
How she was able to financially thrive while making her platforms free and accessible
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Links mentioned in this episode
Clever Girl Finance Website: https://www.clevergirlfinance.com/
Clever Girl Finance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevergirlfinance/
Bola’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevergirlfinance/
Bola’s Website: https://www.bolasokunbi.com/
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Bola’s Website: https://www.bolasokunbi.com/
This week we’re back for a very exciting update episode with Denise Woodard is the Founder and CEO of Partake Foods, the allergy-friendly company inspired by her daughter’s experience with food allergies. Created in 2016, Denise started the business by self-distributing cookies around NYC, this year it became a Certified B Corporation, and launched a collab with Ben & Jerry’s.
In this episode she shares:
Her strategies to getting investors interested, including big names like HER and Rihanna
How she became the first Black woman to raise more than $1 Million publicly for a CPG food startup, accumulating more than $20M
How she is continuing to inspire other entrepreneurs while growing her own business
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Links mentioned in this episode
Partake’s Website: www.partakefoods.com
Partake’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partakefoods/
Denise’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisegwoodard/
Desnise’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisegwoodard/
Marcy Venture Partners: https://www.marcyvp.com/
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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
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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/
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Donyale’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donyalewalton/
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
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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/
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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
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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/
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Kido’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kidochicago
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
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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
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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!
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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/
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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
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Links mentioned in this episode
Supermom Culture: https://supermomculture.com/
Hey Trina Blog: https://heytrina.com/
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Trina Small: https://www.instagram.com/heytrinasmall/
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!
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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/
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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
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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
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Rochelle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roporterdesign/