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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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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The Momference Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themomference/
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/
This week in the guest chair we are back again with Lisandra Rickards, founder & CEO of Soul Career. When we first spoke in 2018, Lisandra was the CEO of the Richard Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship. Using her experience in the corporate world, she then went on to start her own company coaching individuals to discover their true soul’s calling.
In this episode she shares:
The knowledge and experience gathered from working alongside Richard Branson
How she created the metrics to evaluate her client’s most aligned career with their soul
How being people-focused has made her a great coach and guided her to her own soul’s calling
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Links mentioned in this episode
Soul Career Website: https://www.soulcareer.com/
Soul Career Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcareer/
Lissandra’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisrickards/
Original SHP episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ud9E0ENxbE
Branson Centre: https://bransoncentre.co/
Taki Moore’s Book: https://milliondollarcoach.com/
Deepak Chopra’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Spiritual-Laws-Success-Pocketbook/dp/1878424718
Monday.com: https://monday.com/
Meyers-Briggs Test: https://www.16personalities.com/
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Lissandra’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisrickards/
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!
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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/
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The Cupcake Collection’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecupcakecollection/
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
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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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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
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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
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Effie’s Paper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjy4BN_OiVH/
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!
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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/
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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/
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!
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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Seretha’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seretha.willingham
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!
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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/
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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!
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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/
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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
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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/
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This week we’re wrapping up the solo series on how to regroup and get unstuck in your side hustle for quarter two, this time we’re talking podcast promo.
In this episode I share:
How to grow your brand awareness to a wider audience
The best platforms/apps to promote your business
Why you should invest in paid advertisements
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Links mentioned in this episode
Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/
Podcast Promotion App: https://headliner.app/
Canva Graphic Design: https://www.canva.com/
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And we’re back with another solo episode. This week I’m giving you the easy step by step process of building an effective email list for your side hustle.
In this episode I share:
How to take the first step to inviting people to your email list
How being consistent with my email list quickly grew my audience engagement
The best platforms to optimize communication with your contacts
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Links mentioned in this episode
Free Side Hustle Guide Book: sidehustlepro.co/starthere
Convertkit Contact List Provider: https://convertkit.com/
Ambassador Contact List Provider: https://www.getambassador.com/
Side Hustle Pro Newsletter: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/sixbulletsaturdays/ ]
Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/
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In 2023, building a social media presence is essential to growth in your business. Whether you’re side hustling or a full-time entrepreneur, in this episode I’m giving you 5 tips to growing your Instagram and TikTok brand pages, including:
How and why you should build a target audience
Why you should try out different kinds of content to see what works best
Why you should invest in paid advertising
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Links mentioned in this episode
Free Side Hustle Guide: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/startyourhustle/
Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/
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