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
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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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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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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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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!
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“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
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 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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“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
Links mentioned in this episode
First SHP Interview w/ Jocelyn: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/episode-45-jocelyn-delk-adams-of-grandbaby-cakes/
Grandbaby Cakes Website: https://grandbaby-cakes.com/
Grandbaby Cakes Blog: https://grandbaby-cakes.com/blog/
Grandbaby Cakes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandbabycakes/
Order a cake: https://www.williams-sonoma.com/search/results.html?words=grandbaby%20cakes
Everyday Grand Cookbook: https://grandbaby-cakes.com/everydaygrand/
ChatGPT AI: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/
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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!
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Links mentioned in this episode
Sweetkiwi’s Website: https://www.sweetkiwi.com/
Sweetkiwi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetkiwiusa/
Sweetkiwi Yogurt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetkiwiyogurt/
Black Girl Ventures: https://www.blackgirlventures.org/
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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
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Links mentioned in this episode
Hanahana Beauty’s Website: www.hanahanabeauty.com
Hanahana Beauty’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanahana_beauty/?hl=en
Abena’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beanieboamah/?hl=en
A16z START Grant: https://a16z.com/programs-a16z-start/
Hello Alice Grants: https://helloalice.com/
Shopify Loans Program: https://www.shopify.com/capital
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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/
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:
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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:
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Kido’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidochicago/
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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:
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Trina Small: https://www.instagram.com/heytrinasmall/
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:
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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:
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