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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!

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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!

    381: How To Make Your Next Move Your Best Move w/ Kimberly Brown

    381: How To Make Your Next Move Your Best Move w/ Kimberly Brown

    In the world of consultants and career developers, it can feel impossible to find the right fit. Kimberly Brown stands out as an expert whose leadership development company, Manifest Yourself, helps women and people of color navigate the workplace, make more money and become industry leaders. She’s the author of bestselling book, Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love and the host of the Your Next Move Podcast.
     In this episode she shares:
    The steps she took to determine when it was time to leave her 9-5
    Her simple yet powerful methods to attracting her ideal clients
    How she exceedingly surpassed her six figure goal in her first year 
    Check out episode 381 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now 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
    Kimberly’s Podcast: www.kimberlybonline.com/podcast 
    Manifest Yourself Website: www.manifestyourself.com
    Kimberly’s Website: www.kimberlybonline.com  
    Kimberly’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/kimberlybonline  
    Kimberly’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline/ 
    Profit First Book: https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/ 
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    Guest Social Media Info Instagram: www.instagram.com/kimberlybonline 
    Kimberly’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline/ 

    • 52 min
    380: Mastering Financial Freedom W/ Author & Podcast Host Jamila Souffrant

    380: Mastering Financial Freedom W/ Author & Podcast Host Jamila Souffrant

    This week we are returning with an update episode with Jamila Souffrant. She is the author of the book, Your Journey To Financial Freedom, and the host of the Journey To Launch podcast. As a go-to thought leader in the personal finance field, The Journey To Launch Podcast has over 4+ million total downloads and was listed by the NYTimes as a podcast to help you get better with your money. Starting her journey by saving over $100K in two years, she is now financially free. 
    In this episode she shares:
    How she went from aggressive saving to over $400K years and becoming debt-free
    The best and easiest way to traditionally publish your book
    What methods of income-earning have failed her and how she helps others find what works best for them, and more
    Check out episode 380 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now 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
    Jamila’s 1st Side Hustle Pro episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTM2FyWDOaY 
    Journey To Launch Website: https://journeytolaunch.com/ 
    Journey To Launch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeytolaunch 
    Jamila’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Journey2launch/ 
    Jamila’s Book: https://yourjourneytofinancialfreedom.com/ 
    Mindset- Carol S. Dweck: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322 
    The Beautiful Writers Podcast: https://www.beautifulwriterspodcast.com/ 
    Self-Publishing School: https://self-publishingschool.com/podcast/ 
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    Guest Social Media Info Journey To Launch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeytolaunch 
    Jamila’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Journey2launch/ 

    • 56 min
    379: From Wall Street Analyst to the Founder of HBCU Prep School REWIND

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

    In this week's rewind episode, 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
    How she’s expanding her reach by starting a publishing company 
    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/ 

    • 53 min
    378: How Domonique Brown Grew Her Art Into An Everyday Lifestyle Brand REWIND

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

    This week we have a rewind episode for you with Domonique Brown, the artist and founder behind DomoINK, a lifestyle brand that contributes art, apparel, and home decor in celebration of Black art. Domonique got her start in real estate and marketing before deciding to become a full-time artist-entrepreneur. 
    In today’s episode she shares:
    How her side hustle went from Instagram posts to Target carrying a line of her products
    How she approaches conversations with major brands regarding pricing and licensing her art
    Her methods to manage the financial ups and downs of entrepreneurship and so much more!
    Check out this episode of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now 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. 
    This Is Small Business-  Learn more about how to start and grow your small business, check out This Is Small Business, an original podcast from Amazon on your favorite podcast app.
    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 

    • 41 min
    377: How CultureCon CEO Imani Ellis Went From Side Hustling VP to Full-Time Entrepreneur REWIND

    377: How CultureCon CEO Imani Ellis Went From Side Hustling VP to Full-Time Entrepreneur REWIND

    In this week's rewind episode, in the guest chair we have former Side Hustle Pro guest Imani Ellis, CEO and Founder of CultureCon and The Creative Collective NYC. While working as Vice President of Communications at NBC Universal, Imani founded The CCNYC and began her journey to becoming the full-time CEO of her company and CultureCon. 
    In this episode she shares:
    How CultureCon and The CCNYC has hugely expanded since we last spoke
    The steps she took to firmly make the decision of becoming a full-time entrepreneur
    How she effectively built and manages a team of 25 people 
    And so much more, you don’t want to miss this episode!
    Check out episode 377 of Side Hustle Pro podcast 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. 
    This Is Small Business- Learn more about how to start and grow your small business, check out This Is Small Business, an original podcast from Amazon on your favorite podcast app.
    Links mentioned in this episode
    2021 Imani Ellis SHP Episode: https://youtu.be/A_JQyPajFK0 
    The CCNYC Website: https://www.imaniellis.com/ 
    Imani’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imaniimani/ 
    Imani’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyimanigirl 
    Score Mentor Finder: https://www.score.org/find-mentor 
    The CCNYC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theccnyc/ 
    CultureCon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturecon/ 
    Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/ 
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    Announcements Join our Facebook Community
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    Guest Social Media Info Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/imaniimani/ 
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyimanigirl 

    • 55 min
    376: Student Spotlight: She Quit Her Job To Move To Spain And Launch A Ghost Writing Business And Podcast REWIND

    376: Student Spotlight: She Quit Her Job To Move To Spain And Launch A Ghost Writing Business And Podcast REWIND

    In this week's rewind episode we have a very special episode featuring a real-life Podcast Moguls student of mine, Lori Tharps. She is the founder of the platform and podcast Read, Write & Create, which offers bite-sized, creative pep talks for BIPOC writers. She is also the author of critically-acclaimed books like Hair Story and Kinky Gazpacho. 
    In this episode she shares:
    How she knew it was the right time to leave her tenured teaching job at Temple to pursue writing full time
    Why moving to Spain allowed her to have clarity in her financial and personal goals 
    How she diversified her offered writing services through coaching, ghost writing and podcasting, and the clients that brought in 
    Check out episode 376 of Side Hustle Pro Podcast 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. 
    This is Small Business Podcast
    Learn more about how to start and grow your small business, check out This Is Small Business,
    an original podcast from Amazon on your favorite podcast app. 
    Links mentioned in this episode
    Podcast Moguls: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/your-first-1000-downloads/ 
    Read, Write, Create Website: https://www.readwriteandcreate.com/ 
    Lori’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loriltharps/ 
    Lori’s Books: https://www.readwriteandcreate.com/books-lori-tharps 
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    Guest Social Media Info Lori’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loriltharps/ 

    • 1 hr 8 min

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