As an entrepreneur, content creation has become a huge part of expanding a business. So this week I’m sharing 4 tips that have helped me take the pressure off creating awesome content while running a business.  In this episode I’m sharing: How to optimize your recording sessions to get content done quicker My favorite content creation tech and tools, and much more! Check out this episode and others on , , and This episode is brought to you by:  - 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 .  Links mentioned in this episode Free Side Hustle Guide:   Favorite Ring Light:   Nicaila’s Instagram:   Content Tools Amazon List:   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro –

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  Check out this episode and others on , , and This episode is brought to you by:  - 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 .  Links mentioned in this episode Cat’s Instagram: Cat’s Website:   Donovan VO:   Lelund Thompson On Camera Classes:   Eyeball Mobile Studio Booth:   Michael Cohl’s Production Company:   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: Guest Social Media Info Cat’s Instagram:

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! Check out this episode and others on , , and This episode is brought to you by:  - 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 .  Links mentioned in this episode HBCU Prep School Website: HBCU Prep School Instagram:   Overseas Manufacturer:   IngramSpark Self Publishing: Amazon KDP Self Publishing: Designworks Ink:   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: Guest Social Media Info HBCU Prep School Instagram:

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! Check out this episode and others on , , and This episode is brought to you by:  - 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 .  “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 Links mentioned in this episode Domonique’s Instagram: Domonique’s TikTok:   DomoINK’s Website:   Ryman Arts: DomoINK on Society6:   Domonique’s Jiggy Puzzle:   Printify:   Printful: Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: Guest Social Media Info Domonique’s Instagram: Domonique’s TikTok:  

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! Check out this episode and others on , , and This episode is brought to you by:  - 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 “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 Links mentioned in this episode First SHP Interview w/ Jocelyn: Grandbaby Cakes Website:   Grandbaby Cakes Blog:   Grandbaby Cakes Instagram:   Order a cake:   Everyday Grand Cookbook:   ChatGPT AI:   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: Guest Social Media Info Grandbaby Cakes Instagram:  

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 , , and This episode is brought to you by:  - 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 .  Links mentioned in this episode Sweetkiwi’s Website: Sweetkiwi’s Instagram:   Sweetkiwi Yogurt’s Instagram:   Black Girl Ventures: Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: Guest Social Media Info Sweetkiwi’s Instagram:   Ehime’s Instagram:

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 Check out this episode and others on , , and This episode is brought to you by:  Go to  for a free fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. 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 .  Links mentioned in this episode Hanahana Beauty’s Website: Hanahana Beauty’s Instagram: Abena’s Instagram: A16z START Grant: Hello Alice Grants: Shopify Loans Program: Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro –  

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 launched 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!  Check out this episode and others on , , and This episode is brought to you by:  - 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 .  Links mentioned in this episode District Motherhued Website: District Motherhued Instagram:   The Momference Instagram:   The Momference:   Mocha Moms: Simona’s Instagram: Nikki’s Instagram:   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: Guest Social Media Info District Motherhued Instagram:   The Momference Instagram:  

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!  Check out this episode and others on , , and SponsorsThis episode is brought to you by:  - 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 .  Links mentioned in this episode Google Founders Academy:   Google Black Founders Fund:   FedEx Small Business Grant:   New Voices Foundation:   Target Accelerators Program:   Boss Women Media:   Melissa Bradley’s Accelerator Program:    Greentop Gifts Instagram:   Greentop Gifts Website:    Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: Guest Social Media Info  

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 , , and This episode is brought to you by:  - 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 .  Links mentioned in this episode Kido:   Kido’s Instagram:   Kido’s Tiktok:   The Women’s Business Development Center:   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – Kido’s Instagram:   Kido’s Tiktok: