Finding Freedom with Simple Systems

When I first started side hustling, I was drinking the multitasking kool-aid and I was totally overwhelmed trying to balance everything. I was able to learn the power of time blocking and avoid multi-tasking. This one thing changed my world. I was able to really focus on what was important to me. 

Today specifically on the Side Hustle Freedom Podcast, I am talking all about how to balance with your side hustle and your 9 to 5. I’m actually not sure I really agree with this but I think it’s important to talk about.

We are striving for harmony and fluidity with our lives and our schedules. I have five tips for you on just how you can go about creating that harmony.

Here's my free Time Blocking Template.

Today on Side Hustle Freedom, I am speaking with Catherine Calmes. Catherine is well versed in the side hustle world. She was working a corporate job and found herself coming home and watching tv. She wasn’t married and didn’t have kids at the time. That’s when she decided she didn’t want to live her life that way and could better utilize her time. 

Now Catherine is the Director of Operations for coaches and helps her clients organize their business. She took her physical ability and skillset in organizing to a virtual space.

Learn more about Catherine and how she fell in love, planned a wedding, worked full time, and ran a business, all while crushing the side hustle game during this episode. 

Today on Side Hustle Freedom, I am bringing you a bite-size episode about what side hustle success is. The thing about side hustle success is it can be anything you want it to be. You can have success right now, in this very moment. Yes, right now.

A lot of times we can get caught up in other people’s definition of success which can stifle or sway our desire. We don’t start side hustles to be like someone else. We all start side hustles because there is something burning inside of us that we want to get out. Don’t lose sight of that.

Grab the Time Blocking Template so you can find your success in your side hustle.

Today on Side Hustle Freedom, I am joined by our wonderful guest Elizabeth Henson from www.elizabethhenson.co. Elizabeth is a busy mother of three. She has managed to master her schedule and continue to see growth while navigating multiple priorities.

During our conversation, Elizabeth shares valuable insights related to building a brand and a thriving business. While some might not agree, Elizabeth believes it’s important to let go of the follow, unfollow game. Treat people the way you would in a real room. Stop curating other humans. It should be all about nurturing and tapping into social ecosystems.

When starting a business, it’s never as fast as we want it to be. There will be setbacks. Although a setback is just a set up for the next comeback. Learn more about building a business and developing the right mindset for success on this episode of Side Hustle Freedom.

Kari explains the benefits of having a full-time job while you have a side business, AKA, side hustle. There are positives and negatives to this scenario, and Kari addresses both in this episode. The Time Blocking Template is also shared in this episode to help you find a rhythm in your schedule.

Today on Side Hustle Freedom, Melissa Guller is joining me to chat about all things side hustle. Melissa is one of my personal teachers who is immersed in all things podcasts. She has had various side hustles over the years and is an avid proponent of side hustling. 

During our conversation, we talk about how time management can help you create freedom in your life. Melissa’s goal is to be full time with her current side hustle, Wit & Wire, yet she wants to be clear on the mission of the business and make the transition when the time is right. 

It’s important to remember that not everything you do has to earn you money. There is a difference between hobbies that bring you joy and side hustles that are profitable. However you decide to spend your time, make sure to do whatever inspires you. Growing a side hustles can take time. It’s important you are truly excited about and committed to your side hustle. There is no such thing as an overnight success. 

Stay tuned for an in-depth conversation about side hustles, podcasts, and pursuing passions and projects that light you up and support your life. 

Kari explains what her definition of a side hustler is. A small business owner that is running their business alongside a full-time commitment. That commitment can be: being a parent, working from home, working outside of the home, volunteering, being a caregiver, etc. This business is usually born out of passion but is not “just” a passion project. Kari shares her 5 step checklist to make sure your side business is legit.

This is the back story of Kari Roberts, host of Side Hustle Freedom podcast. She tells about the journey she took from entering into entrepreneurship with an MLM (multi-level-marketing) company to eventually owning and operating 2 successful, profitable side hustles.
She goes into the feelings of guilt, fear, worry, and success as she grows her side hustles. She then speaks of how there is lacking space for side-hustling entrepreneurs that can't take their business full-time, or don't want to. Listen in to find out what motivated Kari to launch this podcast.

This a short episode that lets you know what the purpose of this podcast is. It shares who the podcast is for, who is hosting, and also information about a giveaway.

Key Takeaways

• This podcast is for folks that are business owners, entrepreneurs that do not work in their business full-time.
• Having a side hustle is hard, but it can be very rewarding, lucrative, and freeing. You get to choose what your freedom is!
• On side hustle freedom we will discuss practical business tips to help fellow side hustlers tackle that freedom and success they are yearning for - on their terms.