Hi Creatives – This week I share how to start a successful creative hustle in 3 easy steps. I am a serial side hustler, between comedy, podcasting, and multiple ecommerce stores, all while holding down a 9-5 corporate job. I share with you my ideas, tips, and suggestions to start your own successful side hustle and begin your entrepreneurship journey.

Hi Creatives – This week we continue our conversation with Bob Sumner, the co-creator of HBO’s Russell Simmon’s Def Comedy Jam, a recognized force in the world of comedy and the man behind most comedy legends. With never 25 years of experience, Bob has discovered many of the top gifted comedians that have graced the stages and big screens around the world, including Kevin Hart, Bill Bellamy, Dave Chapelle, Cedric The Entertainer, and Bernie Mac. One day, he will add me to this list!

Hi Creatives – This week we chat with Bob Sumner, the co-creator of HBO’s Russell Simmon’s Def Comedy Jam, a recognized force in the world of comedy and the man behind most comedy legends. With never 25 years of experience, Bob has discovered many of the top gifted comedians that have graced the stages and big screens around the world, including Kevin Hart, Bill Bellamy, Dave Chapelle, Cedric The Entertainer, and Bernie Mac. One day, he will add me to this list! Catch a new episode every other Thur

Hi Creatives – I’m back with to kick off Season 3! In this episode I share how I’ve been spending my summer without a job and no comedy, our guests for this season (I’ll give you a hint – we have Bob Sumner, Jaime Callica, Ali Velshi, Saqib Keval, and Nelu Handa!), and more! Catch a new episode every other Thursday.

Host Shereen Kassam, a serial side hustler, shares her tips and advice on starting a successful side hustle and ideas to get you started.  She also shares her thoughts about the recent murder of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement, and how as a creative you can get involved.  Also, we are taking a summer break to focus on self-care and wellness. We will be back with new episodes on September 10th!

Tina Mabry, a writer, producer, and director whose credits include Insecure, Power, Queen Sugar and more shares with us how to positively deal with rejection, how to stay optimistic, and how to be persistent in one’s creative journey.

Felicia Pride releases her new short film this week, Tender! In this episode we chat about her move to LA, winning NBC’s Writers on the Verge, starting her own production company and more! Felicia goes in-depth about creating a positive mindset, self-care, and patience. More at creativebreakthroughpodcast.com.

Tissa Hami shares how her stint in unemployment after 9/11 helped her discover her creative passion – stand-up comedy. As we navigate COVID-19 and the lay-offs and furloughs that are resulting from this global pandemic, Shereen shares this past interview to inspire creatives that this is a wonderful time to breathe life in to your passions.

Damon Williams is an internationally touring comedian who has been seen on Showtime at the Apollo, BET’s Comic View, and The Tom Joyner Sky Show. We chat about the emotional and financial impacts of COVID-19, how Damon is spending his day’s in lockdown, and Damon’s advice to creatives during this unprecedented time.

Jeff Friday, the CEO and Founder of the American Black Film Festival, shares his secret to being successful not only in one’s creative pursuits, but also in one’s life goals. Jeff shares his advice for creatives on their journey and the importance of participating in festivals such as ABFF.