These days a lot of people seem to be pursuing a second career right alongside the first. They’re side hustling. To learn more about how successful side hustlers are making it work, this week, we hear from Nicaila Matthews Okome. Nicaila is a social media strategist and the host of the popular entrepreneurship podcast, Side Hustle Pro. Her show features tips, advice and interviews with Black women entrepreneurs who’ve transformed their own side hustles into impressive gigs. In this conversation with host Jessi Hempel, Nicaila traces her career journey, shares what learned while building up her side hustle into a full-time endeavor, and offers tips and advice for anyone looking to test the waters of a potential new business or venture by side hustling.

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