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Side Hustle Pro spotlights bold black women entrepreneurs who have scaled from side hustle to profitable business. Join Chief Side Hustler turned full-time entrepreneur Nicaila Matthews Okome for your weekly installment of Side Hustle Pro and learn actionable strategies to start small and get going–wherever and whoever you are. Side Hustle Pro features interviews with inspiring black women entrepreneurs who started out as side hustlers, including interviews with Myleik Teele of CurlBox, Lisa Price of Carol's Daughter, and more!
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Mar 22, 2023

This week I’m sitting down with Cat Peoples, an actor, producer and entrepreneur who is giving us a masterclass in getting in alignment with your purpose. Starting as a side hustler, Cat has become a household voice that you may hear on commercials, audiobooks and more.

In this episode she shares:

  • How she got her start and built her portfolio as a voice actor

  • How she leaned into her natural talents to create a stable income for herself 

  • Why having unwavering confidence and faith has propelled her career farther than ever 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

This episode is brought to you by: 

HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork

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Mar 15, 2023

This week 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

  • And many more side hustle gems!

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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

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HBCU Prep School Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbcuprepschool/

Mar 8, 2023

Domonique Brown is the artist and Founder behind DomoINK, a lifestyle brand that contributes art, apparel, and home decor in celebration of Black art. In today’s episode she shares:

  • How her side hustle went from Instagram posts to Target stores

  • How she approaches conversations with major brands regarding pricing and licensing her art

  • How she manages the financial ups and downs of entrepreneurship and so much more!

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

This episode is brought to you by: 

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Comcast RISE

“The Road To RISE” is an inspiring documentary that follows the lives of four small business owners, all on a journey to achieve big dreams, who became RISE grant recipients. From Chicago to Philly, we stop in 4 different cities to see how underrepresented entrepreneurs find success. To watch the documentary, simply say “Comcast RISE” into the Xfinity Voice Remote or visit https://www.sidehustlepro.co/roadtorise

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Mar 1, 2023

In this update episode we are catching up with Jocelyn Delk Adams, author and founder of the award winning cookbook Grandbaby Cakes and the food website Grandbaby-Cakes.com,  where she shares her cherished generational recipes with a modern spin while preserving their original charm and spirit. 

 In this episode Jocelyn shares:

  • How she went from pitching herself to local news stations to starring on the Today Show, Food Network, and Disney Plus

  • Why her food blog has been so successful and her advice to other aspiring bloggers

  • The huge developments in her brand and business since we last spoke and so much more!

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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

Comcast RISE

“The Road To RISE” is an inspiring documentary that follows the lives of four small business owners, all on a journey to achieve big dreams, who became RISE grant recipients. From Chicago to Philly, we stop in 4 different cities to see how underrepresented entrepreneurs find success. To watch the documentary, simply say “Comcast RISE” into the Xfinity Voice Remote or visit https://www.sidehustlepro.co/roadtorise

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Feb 22, 2023

This week we're getting a masterclass in entrepreneurship with Ehime Eigbe, Founder & CEO of Sweetkiwi, an extremely sought after frozen yogurt brand. Inspired to make a healthy dessert for herself after a uterine fibroid diagnosis, Ehime has grown Sweetkiwi to be West Africa’s biggest frozen yogurt brand.

In this episode, Ehime shares: 

  • How she’s gotten her products into Walmart and Whole Foods 

  • How she paused her entrepreneurship journey and went back to her full time job before restarting her journey again

  • Why her “I'm global but think local” attitude has helped her successfully builds her teams

  • A step-by-step breakdown of her manufacturing process and what it’s taken to perfect it, and so much more!

Check out episode 340 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

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Feb 15, 2023

Abena Boamah-Acheampong is the founder + CEO of Hanahana Beauty, a consciously clean skin care, beauty + wellness brand. As a former 7th grade math teacher and therapist, Abena launched her brand with humanity and intention in mind. Now being sold in stores like Ulta, Hanahana Beauty is quickly on its way to becoming a household name.

In this episode Abena shares:

  • How she was able to pay the Ghanaian women who produce the raw materials twice their asking price

  • The skills she learned from being a teacher and therapist that she uses now as a full time entrepreneur

  • How she’s scaled the brand while staying true to her core values

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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Feb 8, 2023

We’re dropping double the gems this episode as I sit down with DMV moms Nikki Osei-Barrett and Simona Noce Wright, founders of the premiere organization for millennial moms of color, District Motherhued ® and the first and only conference for millennial moms of color, The Momference®. 

In this episode Simona and Nikki share: 

  • What it took to successfully launch The Momference® while working full time jobs and raising kids

  • How they secured Kelly Rowland as a keynote speaker at The Momference®

  • How they pioneered a regional and national mommy group movement by focusing on serving their specific audience 

  • How God, coffee, and community got them through all obstacles! 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

This episode is brought to you by: 

HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork

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District Motherhued Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/districtmotherhued/ 

The Momference Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themomference/ 

Feb 1, 2023

We’re back with an update episode with Jacquelyn Rodgers, founder of Greentop Gifts.

I first spoke with Jacquelyn in 2020, when we learned Greentop Gifts aims to create products that represent what the holidays look like for Black and Brown families. Since then, Jacquelyn has gotten Greentop Gifts into retailers like Target and Amazon. 

In this episode Jacquelyn shares: 

  • What it took to get into Target retail and the village that supported her journey there
  • The many grant competitions and accelerator programs she’s used to expand her business and network
  • The hilarious mantra she uses to make sure she doesn’t burn out while running a business, being a wife and mom of two, and much more! 

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

This episode is brought to you by: 

HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork

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www.greentopgifts.com

Jan 25, 2023

This week in the guest chair we have Keewa Nurullah. Keewa is mom of two, a fourth generation Black Wall Street descendant, and founder Kido Chicago, a wildly popular children’s brand and destination in the Southside of Chicago.

In this episode she shares:

  • How she scaled her business from a single onesie to carrying 1000s of children’s products online and in her storefront
  • Why she created a community gathering space for parents on Chicago’s Southside 
  • How she’s carrying on the legacy of her entrepreneurial ancestors affected by the Tulsa Massacre

Check out episode 336 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

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Kido’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidochicago/ 

Kido’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kidochicago

Jan 18, 2023

This week 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 335 of Side Hustle Pro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

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Supermom Culture: https://www.instagram.com/supermomculture/  

Trina Small: https://www.instagram.com/heytrinasmall/ 

Jan 11, 2023

So you’ve thought about it forever, but actually launching your side hustle is the hardest part. 

I’m here to remind you that it’s OK to try things out, start over, and then try again! 

 In this episode I share:

  • The first side hustle I tried and why I quickly learned it wasn’t for me 
  • How to find the entry point to break into your side hustle’s industry 
  • How taking my time allowed to me prove the concept of my products
  • Five steps to getting your side hustle off the ground and more

Check out episode 334 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

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Jan 4, 2023

We’re starting off 2023 with a major jumpstart.!

No, I’m not giving you a 12-step productivity solution. Instead, I’m sharing five practical tips to help you set yourself up for success and have your best year yet. It can be exciting to start a new year but it can also be overwhelming. I’m here to remind you that you don’t have to have it all together, and you can start over as many times as you need to.

In episode 333 I share:

  • How to master your self talk this year
  • Why you should focus on what it feels like and not what it looks like
  • How to change your relationship with money
  • How to make a plan for the year and put it into action 
  • Why you don’t need to wait for permission

Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by: 

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