Honey & Hustle

Angela Hollowell

Honey & Hustle is a video podcast featuring conversations with underrepresented creative entrepreneurs, small business owners, and non-profit founders in North Carolina. On this show, you can expect vulnerability, motivation, laughs, and candid discussions about what it takes to pursue meaningful work that makes a positive impact. This is where storytelling and entrepreneurship collide to give you a real-world MBA that feels like a movie. Grab some popcorn, a pad, and your favorite pen. Hosted and produced by Angela Hollowell.  Watch video episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSRDgLW25aGwQq3S1dAg1doxZBZyHM84B

  1. I read a chapter of Rewrite Your Rules by Morgan DeBuan for you

    FEB 26

    I read a chapter of Rewrite Your Rules by Morgan DeBuan for you

    Today, I'm diving into Rewrite Your Rules by Morgan DeBaun, the brilliant CEO and founder of Blavity. If you've been following the show a while, you'll remember that I featured Morgan in last year's February/Black History Month daily podcast challenge (linked below). Since then, I've been following her newsletter on Substack, and it's been such a joy to read her perspectives and learnings as she leads one of the most important media companies focused on Black culture and millennials. In this chapter, A Purposeful Life: Simple, Not Easy, Morgan breaks down what it really means to live with purpose. The title says it all—living purposefully is simple in concept, but it's definitely not easy in practice. Purpose isn't something you find once and you're done—it's something you continuously refine and recommit to. The simplicity comes from knowing what matters most to you; the difficulty comes from actually making the hard choices to align your life with those values. Morgan shares personal stories about pivotal moments in building Blavity and how she had to make tough decisions that didn't always feel comfortable but were aligned with her purpose. Living purposefully often means saying no to good opportunities so you can say yes to the right ones What really resonated with me is how Morgan emphasizes that you don't need to have everything figured out. You just need to be intentional about the direction you're moving in and be willing to course-correct along the way. If you're an entrepreneur, a creative, or anyone trying to build something meaningful, this chapter (and this whole book) is a must-read. More Episodes to Explore: How Morgan DeBaun Raised $12M to build Blavity: https://www.honeyandhustle.co/how-morgan-debaun-raised-12m-to-build-blavity-home-of-shadow-and-act-afrotech/ Successful Failure by KevOnStage: https://www.honeyandhustle.co/i-read-a-chapter-of-successful-failure-by-kevin-fredericks-kevonstage/ Thanks for listening! Let's keep the convo going: Join the community, Please Hustle Responsibly: https://pleasehustleresponsibly.com/ Find all episodes here: https://www.honeyandhustle.co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AngelaHollowell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelahollowell/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/honeyandhustle Mentioned in this episode: Get your free lesson from CommunityOS here: https://www.communityos.xyz Subscribe to the newsletter today: www.pleasehustleresponsibly.com

    34 min
  2. I read a chapter of Successful Failure by Kevin Fredericks (KevOnStage)

    FEB 25

    I read a chapter of Successful Failure by Kevin Fredericks (KevOnStage)

    In this episode, I'm diving into Successful Failure by Kevin Fredericks (KevOnStage), specifically the chapter "Where Hoop Dreams Go to Die." Successful Failure by Kevin Fredericks is a New York Times bestseller that explores how flops, failures, and detours can actually pave the way to real success. Kevin shares his journey with humor and honesty, making it a must-read for anyone who's ever felt like they've "failed" at their original dream. The chapter chronicles the start of his personal journey from aspiring athlete to finding his true calling in comedy and content creation. He shares the pressure of athletic expectations and the identity crisis that can follow when those paths close. The skills and discipline from pursuing one dream can transfer to another path in surprising ways. We can debate if KevOnStage is funny all day, but we can’t deny that he is an incredible storyteller. You may also enjoy I Hope You Fail by Pinky Cole: https://www.honeyandhustle.co/i-read-a-chapter-of-i-hope-you-fail-by-pinky-cole-for-you/ Here's an article I wrote featuring motivational quotes from KevOnStage: https://www.pleasehustleresponsibly.com/p/motivation-monday-kevonstage-edition Thanks for listening! Let's keep the convo going: Join the community, Please Hustle Responsibly: https://pleasehustleresponsibly.com/ Find all episodes here: https://www.honeyandhustle.co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AngelaHollowell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelahollowell/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/honeyandhustle Mentioned in this episode: Download the free guide on How to get your first 1,000 subscribers here: https://www.angelahollowell.com/first1000 Subscribe to the newsletter today: www.pleasehustleresponsibly.com

    13 min
  3. I read a chapter of New Happy by Stephanie Harrison for you

    FEB 22

    I read a chapter of New Happy by Stephanie Harrison for you

    In this episode, I'm diving into The New Happy by Stephanie Harrison and sharing my thoughts on the chapter "How We Got It All So Wrong." I first discovered Stephanie's work through her brand, The New Happy, which features vibrant and colorful illustrations that beautifully capture emotions like happiness, anxiety, and doubt. Her visual approach to complex feelings really resonated with me, so I was excited to explore her book. Stephanie Harrison's work stood out to me because she combines research-backed insights with accessible, beautiful visuals that make complex psychological concepts easy to understand. The New Happy isn't just about feeling good—it's about redefining what happiness means in our lives. In this chapter, Stephanie explores how our modern understanding of happiness has been shaped by cultural narratives that often miss the mark. She challenges conventional wisdom about what makes us truly happy and offers fresh perspectives on building a more meaningful life. What are your thoughts on happiness? You might also like The Pathless Path: https://www.honeyandhustle.co/i-read-chapters-of-the-pathless-path-by-paul-millerd-for-you/ Thanks for listening! Let's keep the convo going: Join the community, Please Hustle Responsibly: https://pleasehustleresponsibly.com/ Find all episodes here: https://www.honeyandhustle.co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AngelaHollowell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelahollowell/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/honeyandhustle Mentioned in this episode: Download the free guide on How to get your first 1,000 subscribers here: https://www.angelahollowell.com/first1000 Subscribe to the newsletter today: www.pleasehustleresponsibly.com

    25 min

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Honey & Hustle is a video podcast featuring conversations with underrepresented creative entrepreneurs, small business owners, and non-profit founders in North Carolina. On this show, you can expect vulnerability, motivation, laughs, and candid discussions about what it takes to pursue meaningful work that makes a positive impact. This is where storytelling and entrepreneurship collide to give you a real-world MBA that feels like a movie. Grab some popcorn, a pad, and your favorite pen. Hosted and produced by Angela Hollowell.  Watch video episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSRDgLW25aGwQq3S1dAg1doxZBZyHM84B