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This week we have an update episode with KJ Miller, Co-Founder and CEO of Mented Cosmetics, a multi-million dollar beauty brand celebrating women of all hues. KJ was on the podcast in 2017 when she first launched Mented Cosmetics and joins us again to share how her company has achieved rapid growth since. Mented helps women feel seen and empowered with its inclusive shade range and has been featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Allure, and was hailed as having the "best nude lipsticks we've ever worn" by Essence Magazine.  In this episode we discuss: Mented Cosmetics’s rapid growth since 2017 How KJ Miller is inspiring so many other entrepreneurs  Her approach to scaling her business by building her team  How she handled the fundraising process & so much more! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube  This episode is brought to you by:  Comcast Rise Comcast RISE is now accepting applications from People of Color (POC)-owned and female-owned, small businesses. So click here to apply: https://bit.ly/RISEQ1_Email_SHP Faherty Get 20% off of your purchase at FahertyBrand.com/HustlePro by using code HustlePro at checkout! Links mentioned in this episode MentedCosmetics.com Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss 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 Mented Cosmetics- @MentedCosmetics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the guest chair we have Rana Campbell, Founder and Chief Dream Driver behind Dreams In Drive; a platform that helps millennial creatives learn how to take their dreams from park to drive. Rana is no stranger to exploring her many dreams. In addition to running Dreams In Drive, Rana works in Marketing and Partnerships at Paramount's Internal Branded Content Studio, helping to make brand partnerships come alive for some of your favorite brands. As a multi-passionate and lifelong storyteller, Rana knows all about how to put your side hustle dreams into drive.  In this episode she shares: How and why she started the Dreams in Drive podcast and how it’s changed her life Why it’s important and smart to have a 9 to 5 while chasing your dreams How she approaches exploring various side hustle ideas as a multi passionate side hustler How having a child made her think about her purpose and future & so much more! 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. Links mentioned in this episode Dreamsindrive.com Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss 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 Dreams in Drive- @DreamsinDrive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the guest chair we have self described dreamer and doer Lola Banjo, the Founder, Creative Director and Designer of Silver & Riley, a premier luxury travel and fashion leather goods brand made exquisitely in Italy. Lola launched Silver & Riley in October 2019 with one main goal—creating stylish, functional and luxurious pieces that do not break the bank, yet make you look and feel like a million bucks. This Black-owned and Black-woman owned luxury handbag line is making waves. And it took years to get here.  In this episode we discuss: What inspired Silver & Riley and why it took her 10 years to finally launch her business The painful lesson that cost her $20,000 due to a shady manufacturer The response she received once she launched in October 2019 and what happened once the pandemic hit! & so much more! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube  This episode is brought to you by:  Podcast Moguls: Want to make podcasting your side hustle? Want to grow your show and use it as a platform to attract press, paid partnerships, and speaking opportunities? Register for my next podcast training at podcastmoguls.com Links mentioned in this episode Silverandriley.com Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss 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 Silver and Riley- @SilverandRiley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak with DeNeitra Burnett, the Founder and CEO of Savvy Events, a Los-Angeles based event production and creative agency. With an MBA from Cal State San Bernardino and BA in Communications from Howard University, DeNeitra has used her creativity and grit to climb to the top of the events industry. She’s a regular on the BizBash 500 list of the nation's most influential event planners and works closely with entertainment titans and Fortune 500 companies like HBO, Netflix, and HP, among others. In today’s episode, you’ll hear how when the events business was shut during the Pandemic, she pivoted her business to custom mailers. Her clever thinking, creative problem solving and ideation led her to scale her business to a 7-Figure Business. In this episode DeNeitra shares: How she made her first custom mailer during the pandemic and created a whole new division in her business How she structures her pricing to make sure she is fairly compensated How she’s expanding her business and team to incorporate both event production and creative mailer production and so much more! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube  Links mentioned in this episode Savvy-events.com Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss 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 Savvy Events- @savvyeventsllc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today in the guest chair we have Olivia Owens. Olivia is the Vice President of Entrepreneur Success at IFundWomen and the Creator of IFundWomen of Color. IFundWomen is the go-to funding marketplace for women-owned businesses and the people who want to support them with access to capital, coaching, and connections. In January of 2020, Olivia developed IFundWomen of Color, a program dedicated to advancing entrepreneurs of color by addressing the unique pain points diverse founders face when it comes to accessing capital for their businesses. This funding ecosystem is designed to empower early-stage, women entrepreneurs and bridge the funding gap for women of color. In this episode: Olivia shares what IFundWomen is + how & why she started IFundWomen of Color within the established company. We dispel myths about what crowdfunding is, who should crowdfund, and what kind of network you need to have to have a successful crowdfunding campaign.  We speak about the mental blocks that prevent some of us from launching a crowdfunding campaign, and so much more This is an episode, you’re going to want to bookmark plus share with every woman business owner you know. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube  This episode is brought to you by LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/hustlepro. Terms and conditions apply. Links mentioned in this episode Ifundwomen.com Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss 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 IFundWomen: @Ifundwomen Olivia Owens: @OliviaLOwens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today in the guest chair we have Ericka Chambers, CEO and Co-Founder of Puzzles of Color. Ericka and her brother founded this business in the middle of the pandemic. She used that idle time to really think through something that her and her family has done for years, which is build puzzles together. And the one thing they realized was lacking was puzzles featuring people of color. After unsuccessfully trying to convince other people to launch this business, Ericka and her brother finally realized it was up to them to solve this problem. In this episode we discuss: How they started, how they’re growing, how they’re learning what to delegate Working with artists of color to license their pieces and turn them into puzzles Juggling the business and parenting while side hustling And so much more! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube  This episode is brought to you by Podcast Moguls Want to make podcasting your side hustle? Want to grow your show and use it as a platform to attract press, paid partnerships, and speaking opportunities? Register for my next podcast training at podcastmoguls.com Links mentioned in this episode PodcastMoguls.com PuzzlesofColor.com Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss 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 Puzzles of Color- @PuzzlesofColor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 This episode is brought to you by LinkedIn Join the conversation redefining professionals on LinkedIn. Welcome professionals. Podcast Moguls  Want to make podcasting your side hustle? Want to grow your show and use it as a platform to attract press, paid partnerships, and speaking opportunities? Register for my next podcast training at podcastmoguls.com Links mentioned in this episode Black Girl Podcast More Than That Podcast Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss 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 Gia Peppers: @GiaPeppers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am back with a solo episode to share some exciting updates happening in my life and with Side Hustle Pro! In this episode I share: How grateful I am that Side Hustle Pro is being inducted to the Podcast Hall of Fame! Why I am excited to be back in NY closer to our parents and friends  How I am recommitting to the goals I set for the year with Nicaila TV on YouTube That Side Hustle Pro merch is now available! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube  This episode is brought to you by Gusto As a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp. LinkedIn Join the conversation redefining professionals on LinkedIn. Welcome professionals. Links mentioned in this episode SideHustleShop.co Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Influencer Dayna Bolden is in the guest chair in this rewind episode with an update.  It’s been three years since Dayna, an Entrepreneur and Lifestyle Blogger based in Atlanta, shared her journey with us. Since then, Dayna has consistently dominated the online arena serving as the Creative Director of DaynaBolden.com and CEO of Bolden Creative Media.  The digital marketing maven has successfully curated healthy and enduring marketing campaigns for esteemed brands such as Nike, VH1, Disney H&M and has been acknowledged by media outlets such as Forbes, Elle Magazine and was voted as one of Essence Magazine’s top influencers to follow as she inspires her audience on a daily with her creative, authentic and relatable content.  On this episode, Dayna shares: How to get out of your head and show up authentically on social media The difference between being an influencer and being influential How to be realistic about your needs and get help Her content tips and tricks! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube  This episode is brought to you by: GustoAs a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp. LinkedIn Join the conversation redefining professional on LinkedIn. Welcome professionals. Links mentioned in this episode DaynaBolden.com Define Bold Fitness Super Cool Aria Book Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss 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 Dayna Bolden -  @daynabolden #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this rewind episode, we have Necole Kane in the guest chair, creator of the successful celebrity gossip blog NecoleBitchie.com, founder of the women’s empowerment and lifestyle platform xoNecole, and founder of My Happy Flo, her newest venture which aims to empower black women to become the CEO of their menstrual health.  In this episode, Necole shares:  How to know when it’s time to pivot and how to take that leap even when the lifestyle you currently have may make it difficult to walk away.    The low points she faced when transitioning from NecoleBitchie.com to XoNecole and how she overcame them.  How to successfully build a media company, gain an audience that will engage with your content & how to make sales and build brand partnerships. How she transitioned to a completely different market and started her 3rd brand, My Happy Flo and what role she maintains with XoNecole. How My Happy Flo uses plant-based ingredients along with essential vitamins to support hormonal balance, and healthier pain-free periods. Things to consider when starting a business with a partner Find out the big secret on how Necole is so fearless when it comes to pivoting, how she is able to reinvent herself so easily and how you can apply it for yourself.  Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube  This episode is brought to you by: GustoAs a Side Hustle Pro listener, you’ll get three months free when you roll your first payroll. Sign up, and give it a try at gusto.com/shp. Links mentioned in this episode XoNecole.com MyHappyFlo.com Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss 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 XoNecole- @xonecole MyHappyFlo- @myhappyflo.co Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.