This week in the guest chair, we have former Podcast Moguls student Zach Nunn, Founder and CEO of Living Corporate. 

Zach unpacks how he turned his podcast into a thriving consulting business, landing brand partnerships with major corporations like Pfizer and more. 

He talks about the strategies behind creating authentic, high-quality content, leveraging interviews as a networking channel, and maximizing the value of a show’s back catalog.

In this episode he shares:

• Why owning your IP is a game-changer for growing podcast revenue
• How to repurpose past podcast episodes into new offers (and sell them)
• Why being transparent about your numbers, no matter how small, can still land you big corporate clients
• How he applied what he learned in Podcast Moguls to his business model

Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

04:50 Centering marginalized voices in the workplace

08:50 Side hustling while juggling a full-time job

11:41 Developing a “bundle” approach to brand partnerships

17:30 Expanding from a single podcast to a network

37:00 Leveraging 900 hours of archived interviews for his AI e-learning platform

51:00 Transitioning from DEI language to “experience management”

1:02:00 Advice for entrepreneurs 

Check out episode 455 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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Links mentioned in this episode

• Podcast Moguls Coaching: https://sidehustlepro.co/podcastmoguls/ 
• Living Corporate: https://living-corporate.com 
• Zach’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharynunnphr 
• Zach’s email:[email protected] 
• Opus Clip (auto-generate multiple clips): https://opus.pro 
• RedCircle: https://redcircle.com 
• CEO Action: https://www.ceoaction.com/ 

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This week we’re airing my first ever live podcast! I had the opportunity to sit down with author, journalist, and media powerhouse Demetria Lucas at the On Air Fest in Brooklyn, NY. 

From launching A Belle in BK to building an empire that spans books, film, podcasting, and more, Demetria has mastered the art of evolving and thriving as a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur. Taking risks and flawlessly pivoting has paid off.

In this episode she shares:

• How prioritizing steady income through podcasting, owning a travel company, and more gives her freedom to enjoy life outside of working
• The enormous impact traveling the world has had on her work, leading her to author three books on travel 
• How she stayed resilient through personal challenges and self-doubt

Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:36 Breaking into the book industry

08:20 Streams of steady income

13:45 Building a personal brand and podcast

24:08 Traveling the world

27:00 The ups and downs of finances in freelancing

36:15 Tips for entrepreneurs 

Check out episode 454 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

Links mentioned in this episode

• Demetria’s Website: https://www.demetriallucas.com/ 
• Demetria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demetriallucas 
• Demetria’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/demetriallucas 
• Ratchet and Respectable Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ratchet-respectable/id1449001372 
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ 

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Are you ready to finally take the leap and start your side hustle, but don’t know where to start? This week we are outlining nine high-potential side hustles that can realistically scale to replace—or significantly supplement—your full-time income. 

Now these are not quick-fix ideas, these are long-term businesses that can bring you recurring revenue by leveraging automation tools (especially AI), and refining your marketing so clients find and trust you. Take it from someone who has built an entire brand on side hustling! 

In this episode I share:

• Nine unique and and high-profit side hustles that can fully replace your 9-5
• The side hustles former guests of Side Hustle Pro have had major success with
• Why closing the gap between your ideas and actually starting is the key to your business

Highlights include:

01:45 Cleaning services

06:22 Faceless podcast

07:57 Virtual assistant

12:16 Social media marketing

15:25 Short-form video editor 

21:15 Podcast/YouTube channel manager

22:30 AI integration specialist

26:34 Corporate training and coaching

29:40 Done-for-you service provider

32:30 Why you should start now

Check out episode 453 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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Links mentioned in this episode

• Schedule a clarity call with Nicaila: https://sidehustlepro.co/start  
• Jhanilka’s Cleaning Business Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuN8j7YEDFg 
• Kimberly’s Corporate Training Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A672riddr1E 
• Nicaila’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/ 
• Nicaila’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicailamatthewsokome 

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Today I am back with a solo episode where I share my favorite techniques to get back on track when you're feeling stuck. It's time to take a step back, reflect on what has worked, what hasn't, and what we're going to do about it. Whether you're dealing with mid-year slumps or just need a boost, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you move forward.

In this episode I share about:

• Getting in the spiritual gym: The importance of reconnecting with spirituality, physical activity, or changing your scenery to take care of yourself 
• Focusing on what you can control: Set minimum and maximum goals and prioritize action over inaction
• Practicing gratitude: Using gratitude as a tool to shift perspective and boost motivation

Highlights Include: 

00:00 Intro

02:36 The Importance of Mid-Year Reflection

05:15 Get in the Spiritual Gym

09:54 Move Your Body

11:00 Get Some Sun

13:32 Change Your Scenery

15:58 Face the Facts

20:42 Set Minimum and Maximum Goals

26:01 Focus on What You Can Control

32:50 Take a Step, Any Step

37:39 Reflect and Have Gratitude

42:01 Recap and Action Steps

Check out episode 452 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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Links mentioned in this episode

• You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Badass-Doubting-Greatness/dp/0762447699
• Superhuman App: https://www.superhuman.app/
• It’s About Damn Time Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-about-damn-time/id1528584161 
• Alexis Barber SHP episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F64OvfCrzE 

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This week in the guest chair we have Kareem Edwards, one of the very first men to grace the Side Hustle Pro guest chair! Hailing from Far Rockaway, Queens, Kareem got his start in major corporate roles at Lehman Brothers, Kraft Heinz, and Google—all while dreaming of owning a business. Kareem decided to pursue franchising and balanced a 9-to-5 at Google while working nights at a Chick-fil-A to master the day-to-day operations.

In this episode she shares:

• The importance of community impact, creating an empowering work culture, and leading with empathy
• Key lessons on staffing, building trust, and innovating with different revenue channels
• The art of balancing grit and grace when trying to grow your business

Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

03:00 Early career in finance

09:00 Discovering Chik-Fil-a franchising 

17:00 Choosing the right location

25:00 Opening during a pandemic

34:00 Staffing strategies

43:00 Leaving a steady paycheck

46:00 Expanding sales methods

52:00 Tips for entrepreneurs

Check out episode 451 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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Links mentioned in this episode

• Kareem’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kareemjedwards/ 
• Kareem’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareemedwards 
• Posse Foundation: https://www.possefoundation.org/ 
• Chick-fil-a Franchising: https://www.chick-fil-a.com/franchising 
• Chat GPT: https://chat.openai.com/ 
• Uncle Nearest: https://unclenearest.com/ 

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Welcome back to the Side Hustle Pro podcast, your headquarters for turning passion projects into profitable businesses! I’m Nicaila, and today we’re talking about how to find (and protect) the time you need to build your side hustle. 

I get it: Working a full-time job, juggling family commitments, and trying to live your life can make your side hustle goals feel impossible. But trust me, it’s not. I used to think I had zero free hours, but as soon as I did a reality check, I found pockets of time I could reclaim. Here’s how you can do the same.

In this episode I share about:

• The time you’re losing and how to identify your top time wasters
• The 3-Step Hustler’s Time Plan: how to maximize your time
• How to build a system and schedule that work for you

Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

01:45 Identify your biggest time traps

06:42 Reclaim your time

12:35 Power hour: get more done in less time

16:15 Leverage your days off

18:30 Protect your side hustle hours

21:20 Choose a schedule that fits your life

23:40 Final thoughts and recap

Check out episode 450 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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Links mentioned in this episode

• Nicaila’s Website: https://sidehustlepro.co/
• Nicaila’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/ 
• Nicaila’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicailamatthewsokome 
• Brown Ambition Podcast: https://brownambitionpodcast.com/ 

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Always wanted to start a side hustle but didn’t know what industry to try? This week I’m breaking down the exact process of identifying the skills you do effortlessly and turning them into a profitable side hustle. 

In this episode I share:

• How to pinpoint the skills hiding in your “blind spot”
• The importance of surveying your network to confirm your strengths
• Different service-based ideas you can launch today
• How to validate your offers quickly and start getting paid sooner

Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

02:00 Three key steps

05:30 Monetizable skills

09:30 How to get paid sooner, not later

15:00 Actionable homework

Check out episode 449 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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Links mentioned in this episode

• Portia Obeng SHP episode: https://youtu.be/4qkgObsQ7pA?si=BySviTQaeTqgVa01 
• Nicaila’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/ 
• Nicaila’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicailamatthewsokome 
• FREE Survey Template: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/side-hustle-survey/  

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This week we’re changing it up and I’m sitting in the guest chair. In this special “podcast swap” episode of Side Hustle Pro, I’m sharing an interview from the podcast To Tell You The Truth with host—and Podcast Moguls student—Brittany Sharpton. We dive into the concept of self-imposed barriers and how they can prevent entrepreneurs, especially Black women, from realizing their full potential. 

In this episode I share:

• My journey to reclaiming my power in spaces where Black women aren’t usually empowered- and why I’m constantly reminding myself that I’m that girl
• Steps to take to combat the fear and negative self-talk that often creep in
• What feeds my soul and the lessons I’m learning every day- even as a seasoned entrepreneur 
• Insights from my Podcast Moguls course and how I’ve seen Brittany grow after being a student 

Highlights Include:

00:00 Intro

03:30 From corporate to entrepreneur 

09:55 The importance of having a side hustle 

11:45 Overcoming biases

17:30 How to show up as a working mom

22:00 Getting your mojo back 

27:15 Overcoming the limitations of the patriarchy

37:04 Tips to feed your soul

41:15 Beating fear and imposter syndrome

Check out episode 448 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

Links mentioned in this episode

• Brittany’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britthappenshq/ 
• To Tell You The Truth Pod: https://www.instagram.com/totellyouthetruthpod/ 
• Nicaila’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/ 
• How To Make Money Podcasting Course: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/your-first-1000-downloads/ 
• Management Leadership For Tomorrow: https://mlt.org/ 
• Mel Robbins Podcast, Let Go of Negative Thoughts: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-198 
• Jen Sincero’s Book: https://jensincero.com/ 
• Walk Through Fire: https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Through-Fire-Memoir-Triumph-ebook/dp/B0BXM51HXN 
• Get Good With Money: https://getgoodwithmoney.com/ 

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This week in the guest chair we have a returning guest Brandice Daniel, founder and CEO of Harlem’s Fashion Row. Brandice launched Harlem’s Fashion Row to bridge the gap between multicultural fashion designers and major fashion brands. From producing top-tier runway events to groundbreaking collaborations—such as her famous partnership with Nike and LeBron James—Brandice ensures Black and Brown designers receive the visibility, mentorship, and retail opportunities they deserve. Growing her business has made Brandice a sponsor and brand partnership expert, and gave me a masterclass for my own sponsorship journey.

In this episode she shares:

• Her road to becoming a household name and partnering with huge names like Nike, LVMH, and Gap
• How to transition your business from relying on event sponsorships to forming robust partnerships that provide a more stable revenue flow
• How she expanded her mission by founding ICON 360, a nonprofit that has raised over $2 million

Highlights include: 

00:00 Intro

02:05 The evolution of Harlem Fashion Row

08:00 Monetizing collaborations

13:00 The power of telling your own story

17:50 Forming contacts and partnerships 

21:00 Creating value for brands

28:30 Diversifying revenue streams

38:30 Power of community in business 

44:00 Ensuring a profitable business model

52:15 Tips for entrepreneurs 

Check out episode 447 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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Links mentioned in this episode

• Brandice’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlemsfashionrow/ 
• Brandice’s First SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrrXQGFt518 Harlem’s Fashion Row’s Website: https://www.harlemsfashionrow.com/ 
• Brandice’s FREE Sponsorship Book: https://www.smallbusinessbigpartnershipsbook.com/live 
• SHP Website: https://sidehustlepro.co 

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This week we’re diving into how to shift your mindset to set yourself up for success. Here’s the thing—I’ve learned over the years that your mindset isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s the foundation for everything you’re trying to build. Whether it’s pushing past fear to finally launch your business, staying consistent when sales are slow, or silencing that little voice in your head saying, ‘Who are you to do this?’—it all comes back to how you think and how you show up for yourself.

In this episode I share:

• The mindset hacks I use, like reframing limiting beliefs, to conquer my goals 
• How to break down your goals into actionable steps to avoid overwhelm 
• My experience with imposter syndrome and how I continuously overcome it

Highlights include:

00:00 Intro

01:00 Battling imposter syndrome

04:14 Breaking free from overthinking

08:05 Confidence is key

14:05 Master Instagram Challenge

17:50 Building mental resilience 

21:28 Actionable steps to a mindset change

Check out episode 446 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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Links mentioned in this episode

• Master Instagram Challenge: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/registration-master-the-gram-challenge/ 
• Side Hustle Pro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustlePro 
• Side Hustle Pro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/ 
• SHP Done Is Better Than Perfect Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naMuG3Abzmo 
• SHP Denise Woodard Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjQqNBd8-xA 

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