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Side Hustle Pro

Nicaila Matthews Okome | Side Hustle Pro Media

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, Morgan DeBaun, Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche, and more!

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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

Check out episode 376 of Side Hustle Pro Podcast 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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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.

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Lori’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loriltharps/


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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

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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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

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Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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This week in the guest chair we have Gia Peppers, an award-winning on-air talent, entertainment journalist, content creator, and podcaster who is most known for her work as a contributor on NBC's primetime morning show, "Today Show," her nationally syndicated Urban One Radio show and podcast, "More Than That with Gia Peppers," and as 1/5th of the wildly popular podcast, "Black Girl Pod."

She shares with us how with each piece of content she creates or participates in, she hopes to remind everyone that the greatness that inspires us in others also lives in each one of us.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How she found a way to do what she loved at a time where there weren’t many opportunities in the entertainment industry
  • How her father inspired her love for journalism
  • How all of her experiences helped her get to where she is now
  • How she taps into the little daily joys of life for happiness rather than focusing so much on the big accomplishments + so much more..

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

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Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

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Gia Peppers: @GiaPeppers



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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

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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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



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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

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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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

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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Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss

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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

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The Hoop Mob Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehoopmobb/

Donyale’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donyalewalton/



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This week in the guest chair we have Marty McDonald, founder of Elle Olivia & Boss Women Media. Her background in corporate laid the foundation to launching Boss Women Media, the offline/online women’s empowerment community. After a challenging experience with giving birth to her first child, Marty translated that same idea of empowerment to launch Elle Olivia, a lifestyle brand for young Black and Brown girls.


In this episode she shares:

  • How she landed her brand Elle Olivia in over 400 Target locations nationwide within the first year of launching
  • How she strategically re-invested revenue from side hustling into her businesses
  • How she oversees a multi-city Black Girl Magic Tour, the annual Boss Woman of the Year Summit, and serves a loyal community of more than 100,000 women

Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

02:38 Navigating corporate America

11:30 Pitching to Sugarfina

14:32 Launching Boss Women Media

16:52 Monetizing the business & impactful collaboration

27:43 Staying nimble and pivoting at the right time

34:02 Navigating a challenging pregnancy

38:10 Creating a brand for Black and Brown girls

48:18 The power of a strong team

54:00 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 404 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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Side Hustle Pro - 442: Melyssa Ford on Health, Hustle, and Healing
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12/11/24 • 69 min

This week in the guest chair we have Melyssa Ford, media personality, actress, and advocate known for her dynamic presence in entertainment. With a career spanning television, film, and radio, she has captivated audiences as a host on the Joe Budden podcast and various TV appearances.


As a seasoned veteran in media and entertainment, Melyssa mastered the art of pivoting and identifying viable opportunities to launch into new and exciting spaces.


In this episode she shares:

  • Her new podcast Hot and Bothered that fosters meaningful conversations about women’s wellness, intimacy, and health
  • Overcoming depression, negative self-talk, and finding grace through personal healing
  • The many benefits to pivoting several times in her career

Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

02:00 Building a film/TV personality

06:00 Being an undocumented immigrant

14:00 Creating her own path

19:00 Battling mental health issues

27:00 Navigating perimenopause

40:00 The podcasting landscape

47:00 Living with a brain injury

1:00:00 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out episode 442 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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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

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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

Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

07:15 Becoming a financial expert

12:35 Initial business investments

20:30 Determining target audience

25:18 Building a team

32:40 Making the platform free and accessible

36:53 Benefits and challenges of brand partnerships

44:20 Being a content-first business

57:00 Tips for entrepreneurs


Check out this episode of Side Hustle Pro podcast and others out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube


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In this very exciting episode, I’m chatting with Wilglory Tanjong, the Founder and CEO of Anima Iris, a technology-driven luxury bag brand that is industrializing Africa through retail. Starting with a personal investment of $5K, in under two years Wilglory has scaled Anima Iris into a multimillion-dollar valued company.

In this episode she shares:

  • How she worked alongside artisans in Dakar, Senegal for their craftsmanship and ended up supporting their livelihoods and families
  • Her advice on keeping the faith and betting on yourself and your business every time
  • The crazy story of how she got Beyoncé to rock an Anima Iris bag and post about it on Instagram!

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

This episode is brought to you by:

Shopify.

Go to shopify.com/hustlepro for a free fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.

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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

Anima Iris: https://www.instagram.com/anima.iris/

Wilglory: https://www.instagram.com/wilgloryy/



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Side Hustle Pro currently has 452 episodes available.

What topics does Side Hustle Pro cover?

The podcast is about Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Side Hustle Pro?

The episode title '350: How The Founder Of Brown Toy Box Went From Side Hustle To Every Target Store' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Side Hustle Pro?

The average episode length on Side Hustle Pro is 46 minutes.

How often are episodes of Side Hustle Pro released?

Episodes of Side Hustle Pro are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of Side Hustle Pro was released on Jun 20, 2016.

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