Side Hustle Pro Nicaila Matthews Okome

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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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
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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Guest Social Media Info Cat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catpeoples/

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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Guest Social Media Info HBCU Prep School Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbcuprepschool/

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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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
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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Guest Social Media Info Domonique’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snoopdoggydom/
Domonique’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domoink 

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 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
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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Guest Social Media Info Grandbaby Cakes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandbabycakes/ 

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!
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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
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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Guest Social Media Info Sweetkiwi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetkiwiusa/ 
Ehime’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theehime/

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
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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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Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro
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