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This week in the guest chair we have Quianne Perrin Savoy and Sonja Smith, founders of The Merch Studio. They provide businesses and entrepreneurs with unique and completely customizable merchandise. 

 In this episode they share:

• How their creative backgrounds set the foundation for starting their own business

• How they expanded from small business to having corporate clients 

• The processes they use to ensure high quality and timely customer service 

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• Moore & Moore Merch Website: themerchstudio.com

• Moore & Moore Merch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themerchstudio/ 

• Moore & Moore Merch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themerchstudio 

• The Momference: https://themomference.com/ 

• Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/ 

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• Moore & Moore Merch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themerchstudio/ 

• Moore & Moore Merch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themerchstudio 

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This week I’m sitting down with Cat Peoples, an actor, producer and entrepreneur who is giving us a masterclass in getting in alignment with your purpose. Starting as a side hustler, Cat has become a household voice that you may hear on commercials, audiobooks and more.

In this episode she shares:

• How she got her start and built her portfolio as a voice actor

• How she leaned into her natural talents to create a stable income for herself 

• Why having unwavering confidence and faith has propelled her career farther than ever 

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HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 

Links mentioned in this episode

• Cat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catpeoples/

• Cat’s Website: http://www.catpeopleslive.com/ 

• Donovan VO: https://www.instagram.com/donovan_vo/ 

• Lelund Thompson On Camera Classes: https://www.lelunddurond.com/actingstudio 

• Eyeball Mobile Studio Booth: https://www.kaoticaeyeball.com/ 

• Michael Cohl’s Production Company: https://www.s2bn.com/about 

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This week I sat down with Claudia Walker, founder of HBCU Prep School. As a proud second generation HBCU graduate, Claudia authored the best-selling book series, The ABCs of HBCUs and The ABCs of Black Wall Street. 

In this episode Claudia shares:

• How she balances being a full time entrepreneur while working a full time job

• The insider financial skills she picked up during her time on Wall Street 

• How she landed her self-published children’s book on Target shelves

• And many more side hustle gems!

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This episode is brought to you by: 

HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 

Links mentioned in this episode

• HBCU Prep School Website: https://hbcuprepschool.com

• HBCU Prep School Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbcuprepschool/ 

• Overseas Manufacturer: https://www.alibaba.com 

• IngramSpark Self Publishing: https://www.ingramspark.com/

• Amazon KDP Self Publishing: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/

• Designworks Ink: https://designworksink.com/ 

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Domonique Brown is the artist and Founder behind DomoINK, a lifestyle brand that contributes art, apparel, and home decor in celebration of Black art. In today’s episode she shares:

• How her side hustle went from Instagram posts to Target stores

• How she approaches conversations with major brands regarding pricing and licensing her art

• How she manages the financial ups and downs of entrepreneurship and so much more!

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Comcast RISE

“The Road To RISE” is an inspiring documentary that follows the lives of four small business owners, all on a journey to achieve big dreams, who became RISE grant recipients. From Chicago to Philly, we stop in 4 different cities to see how underrepresented entrepreneurs find success. To watch the documentary, simply say “Comcast RISE” into the Xfinity Voice Remote or visit https://www.sidehustlepro.co/roadtorise

Links mentioned in this episode

• Domonique’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snoopdoggydom/

• Domonique’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domoink 

• DomoINK’s Website: https://domoink.com/ 

• Ryman Arts: https://rymanarts.org/

• DomoINK on Society6: https://society6.com/mcdomos 

• Domonique’s Jiggy Puzzle: https://jiggypuzzles.com/products/cali-views?_pos=1&_sid=79e0bc414&_ss=r 

• Printify: https://printify.com/ 

• Printful: https://www.printful.com/sell-tshirts-online

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• Domonique’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snoopdoggydom/

• Domonique’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domoink 

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In this update episode we are catching up with Jocelyn Delk Adams, author and founder of the award winning cookbook Grandbaby Cakes and the food website Grandbaby-Cakes.com,  where she shares her cherished generational recipes with a modern spin while preserving their original charm and spirit. 

 In this episode Jocelyn shares:

• How she went from pitching herself to local news stations to starring on the Today Show, Food Network, and Disney Plus

• Why her food blog has been so successful and her advice to other aspiring bloggers

• The huge developments in her brand and business since we last spoke and so much more!

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This episode is brought to you by: 

HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork

Comcast RISE

“The Road To RISE” is an inspiring documentary that follows the lives of four small business owners, all on a journey to achieve big dreams, who became RISE grant recipients. From Chicago to Philly, we stop in 4 different cities to see how underrepresented entrepreneurs find success. To watch the documentary, simply say “Comcast RISE” into the Xfinity Voice Remote or visit https://www.sidehustlepro.co/roadtorise

Links mentioned in this episode

• First SHP Interview w/ Jocelyn: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/episode-45-jocelyn-delk-adams-of-grandbaby-cakes/

• Grandbaby Cakes Website: https://grandbaby-cakes.com/ 

• Grandbaby Cakes Blog: https://grandbaby-cakes.com/blog/ 

• Grandbaby Cakes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandbabycakes/ 

• Order a cake: https://www.williams-sonoma.com/search/results.html?words=grandbaby%20cakes 

• Everyday Grand Cookbook: https://grandbaby-cakes.com/everydaygrand/ 

• ChatGPT AI: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/ 

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This week we're getting a masterclass in entrepreneurship with Ehime Eigbe, Founder & CEO of Sweetkiwi, an extremely sought after frozen yogurt brand. Inspired to make a healthy dessert for herself after a uterine fibroid diagnosis, Ehime has grown Sweetkiwi to be West Africa’s biggest frozen yogurt brand.

In this episode, Ehime shares: 

• How she’s gotten her products into Walmart and Whole Foods 

• How she paused her entrepreneurship journey and went back to her full time job before restarting her journey again

• Why her “I'm global but think local” attitude has helped her successfully builds her teams

• A step-by-step breakdown of her manufacturing process and what it’s taken to perfect it, and so much more!

Check out episode 340 and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

This episode is brought to you by: 

HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 

Links mentioned in this episode

• Sweetkiwi’s Website: https://www.sweetkiwi.com/

• Sweetkiwi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetkiwiusa/ 

• Sweetkiwi Yogurt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetkiwiyogurt/ 

• Black Girl Ventures: https://www.blackgirlventures.org/

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• Ehime’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theehime/

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Abena Boamah-Acheampong is the founder + CEO of Hanahana Beauty, a consciously clean skin care, beauty + wellness brand. As a former 7th grade math teacher and therapist, Abena launched her brand with humanity and intention in mind. Now being sold in stores like Ulta, Hanahana Beauty is quickly on its way to becoming a household name.

In this episode Abena shares:

• How she was able to pay the Ghanaian women who produce the raw materials twice their asking price

• The skills she learned from being a teacher and therapist that she uses now as a full time entrepreneur

• How she’s scaled the brand while staying true to her core values

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Shopify

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HubSpot Podcast Network

The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 

Links mentioned in this episode

• Hanahana Beauty’s Website: www.hanahanabeauty.com

• Hanahana Beauty’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanahana_beauty/?hl=en

• Abena’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beanieboamah/?hl=en

• A16z START Grant: https://a16z.com/programs-a16z-start/

• Hello Alice Grants: https://helloalice.com/

• Shopify Loans Program: https://www.shopify.com/capital

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We’re dropping double the gems this episode as I sit down with DMV moms Nikki Osei-Barrett and Simona Noce Wright, founders of the premiere organization for millennial moms of color, District Motherhued ® and the first and only conference for millennial moms of color, The Momference®. 

In this episode Simona and Nikki share: 

• What it took to successfully launch The Momference® while working full time jobs and raising kids

• How they secured Kelly Rowland as a keynote speaker at The Momference®

• How they pioneered a regional and national mommy group movement by focusing on serving their specific audience 

• How God, coffee, and community got them through all obstacles! 

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This episode is brought to you by: 

HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 

Links mentioned in this episode

• District Motherhued Website: Www.Districtmotherhued.org

• District Motherhued Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/districtmotherhued/ 

• The Momference Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themomference/ 

• The Momference: https://themomference.com/ 

• Mocha Moms: https://www.mochamoms.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1

• Simona’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeesimonanocewright/

• Nikki’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chocl8fashnpr/ 

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The Momference Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themomference/ 

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We’re back with an update episode with Jacquelyn Rodgers, founder of Greentop Gifts.

I first spoke with Jacquelyn in 2020, when we learned Greentop Gifts aims to create products that represent what the holidays look like for Black and Brown families. Since then, Jacquelyn has gotten Greentop Gifts into retailers like Target and Amazon. 

In this episode Jacquelyn shares: 

• What it took to get into Target retail and the village that supported her journey there
• The many grant competitions and accelerator programs she’s used to expand her business and network
• The hilarious mantra she uses to make sure she doesn’t burn out while running a business, being a wife and mom of two, and much more! 

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This episode is brought to you by: 

HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 

Links mentioned in this episode

• Google Founders Academy: https://startup.google.com/programs/founders-academy/ 
• Google Black Founders Fund: https://startup.google.com/blackfoundersfund/ 
• FedEx Small Business Grant: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/grant-contest.html 
• New Voices Foundation: https://newvoicesfoundation.org/ 
• Target Accelerators Program: https://targetaccelerators.com/happenings/news/2023-target-accelerators-applications-now-open/ 
• Boss Women Media: https://bosswomen.org/ 
• Melissa Bradley’s Accelerator Program:  https://www.1863ventures.net/mentor-team 
• Greentop Gifts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greentopgifts/ 
• Greentop Gifts Website: https://www.instagram.com/greentopgifts/  

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www.greentopgifts.com

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This week in the guest chair we have Keewa Nurullah. Keewa is mom of two, a fourth generation Black Wall Street descendant, and founder Kido Chicago, a wildly popular children’s brand and destination in the Southside of Chicago.

In this episode she shares:

• How she scaled her business from a single onesie to carrying 1000s of children’s products online and in her storefront
• Why she created a community gathering space for parents on Chicago’s Southside 
• How she’s carrying on the legacy of her entrepreneurial ancestors affected by the Tulsa Massacre

Check out episode 336 and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 

This episode is brought to you by: 

HubSpot Podcast Network- The audio destination for business professionals with content designed to help you listen, learn, and grow. Listen to Side Hustle Pro and more shows on the HubSpot Podcast Network, at https://www.hubspot.com/podcastnetwork. 

Links mentioned in this episode

• Kido: https://kidochicago.com/ 
• Kido’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidochicago/ 
• Kido’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kidochicago 
• The Women’s Business Development Center: https://www.wbdc.org/en/ 

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Kido’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidochicago/ 

Kido’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kidochicago

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