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Side Hustle Pro spotlights bold black women entrepreneurs who have scaled from side hustle to profitable business. Join Chief Side Hustler turned full-time entrepreneur Nicaila Matthews Okome for your weekly installment of Side Hustle Pro and learn actionable strategies to start small and get going–wherever and whoever you are. Side Hustle Pro features interviews with inspiring black women entrepreneurs who started out as side hustlers, including interviews with Myleik Teele of CurlBox, Lisa Price of Carol's Daughter, and more!

Side Hustle Pro Nicaila Matthews Okome

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Side Hustle Pro spotlights bold black women entrepreneurs who have scaled from side hustle to profitable business. Join Chief Side Hustler turned full-time entrepreneur Nicaila Matthews Okome for your weekly installment of Side Hustle Pro and learn actionable strategies to start small and get going–wherever and whoever you are. Side Hustle Pro features interviews with inspiring black women entrepreneurs who started out as side hustlers, including interviews with Myleik Teele of CurlBox, Lisa Price of Carol's Daughter, and more!

    344: How Cat Peoples Became A Voiceover Actor For Major Brands Like McDonald’s

    344: How Cat Peoples Became A Voiceover Actor For Major Brands Like McDonald’s

    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 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
    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/

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    343: From Wall Street Analyst to the Founder of HBCU Prep School

    343: From Wall Street Analyst to the Founder of HBCU Prep School

    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 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
    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/

    • 54 min
    342: How Domonique Brown Grew Her Art Into An Everyday Lifestyle Brand

    342: How Domonique Brown Grew Her Art Into An Everyday Lifestyle Brand

    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 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
    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 

    • 42 min
    341: How Jocelyn Delk Adams Turned Grandbaby Cakes Into A Household Name

    341: How Jocelyn Delk Adams Turned Grandbaby Cakes Into A Household Name

    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/ 

    • 54 min
    340: How Ehime Eigbe Created West Africa’s Biggest Frozen Yogurt Brand

    340: How Ehime Eigbe Created West Africa’s Biggest Frozen Yogurt Brand

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

    • 45 min
    339: From Ghana To Ulta: How Hanahana Beauty’s Founder Is Expanding Her Brand

    339: From Ghana To Ulta: How Hanahana Beauty’s Founder Is Expanding Her Brand

    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 Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 
    This episode is brought to you by: 
    Shopify
    Go to shopify.com/hustlepro for a free fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.
    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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    Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro
    #SideHustlePro
     

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Nicaila is a bright light! She is honest, smart, and down to Earth. Episodes are full of helpful information and realistic advice that anyone can apply to their entrepreneurial venture. The stories she shares from other entrepreneurs are inspiring! As someone who is new the entrepreneur world, this is the podcast I was looking for. Thank you for sharing so much with the world Nicaila!

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