I grew up watching KeKe Palmer, and I'm happy to see her still thriving in the media and arts industry. She may be just another Hollywood actor to some, but I think she's one of the best examples of an indie creator multihyphenate. I'll break down where I see her current creative career, and give some ideas for where I think she's headed. Young mothers and millennials, this one is for you. After all, Baby this is Keke Palmer! I'd love to hear from you! Join our community, Please Hustle Responsib...
Feb 06, 2025•6 min•Season 5Ep. 6
This deep dive came highly requested on YouTube! I'm diving into the world of celebrity podcast by sharing an unlikely take on Shannon Sharpe's show, Club Shay Shay. Why would a 3x Super Bowl Champion and Fox Sports 1 host making $3M/year create a video podcast specifically for YouTube? I try to answer that question in this episode. I'd love to hear from you! Join our community, Please Hustle Responsibly: https://link.honeyandhustle.co/phr Support the show: Upgrade to a paid membership, PHR+: ht...
Feb 06, 2025•6 min•Season 5Ep. 5
There are many ways to fund independent creative projects or even new business ventures. Crowdfunding isn't one I see talked about much. I'm not a start-up, so all the think pieces on raising venture capital didn't really apply to me. I did a crowdfund for my first independent short film, and I share my thoughts on what worked, what didn't, and what you should consider if you're looking to leverage your community to help start your next big idea! I'd love to hear from you! Join our community, Pl...
Feb 04, 2025•8 min•Season 5Ep. 4
How are Black businesses doing? I mean, really doing? I took a look at the numbers for North Carolina, and a few studies of Black businesses in the US to find out. I gave my assessment of what's going well, areas of opportunity, and a few suggestions for a path forward. P.S. I hope the audio sounds better now. I recorded this episode in my room with the pop filter on, so my voice should sound smoother. I'd love to hear from you! Join our community, Please Hustle Responsibly: https://link.honeyan...
Feb 03, 2025•11 min•Season 5Ep. 3
I've applied to many grants, RFPs, and paid fellowship programs, and honestly, my experience has been a mixed bag. I share my thoughts on how grants should fit into your revenue strategy from my perspective as a for-profit business owner. I'd love to hear from you! Join our community, Please Hustle Responsibly: https://link.honeyandhustle.co/phr Support the show: Tools we use to make this show: https://www.honeyandhustle.co/digitaltools Sponsor The Podcast: https://www.honeyandhustle.co/sponsors...
Feb 02, 2025•5 min•Season 5Ep. 2
I started the Please Hustle Responsibly newsletter on Substack in December 2023. I moved the newsletter to beehiiv in November 2024, and I share my decision-making process and newsletter platform alternatives for anyone who may be starting a newsletter in 2025. If you're looking to be less reliant on social media algorithms, try beehiiv: https://www.beehiiv.com?via=angela I'd love to hear from you! Join our community, Please Hustle Responsibly: https://link.honeyandhustle.co/phr Support the show...
Feb 01, 2025•8 min•Season 5Ep. 1
I'm going back to my indie creator roots. 28 solo podcast episodes in 28 days for Black History Month. I'd love to hear from you! Join Our Community, Please Hustle Responsibly: https://link.honeyandhustle.co/phr Submit a Question: https://link.honeyandhustle.co/AMA Support the show: Tools we use to make this show: https://www.honeyandhustle.co/digitaltools Sponsor The Podcast: https://www.honeyandhustle.co/sponsors Buy The Interview Workbook for Storytellers: https://www.blurb.com/b/11662269-int...
Jan 31, 2025•2 min•Season 4Ep. 20
I sat down with Damien Moore, the co-founder of Dame's Chicken and Waffles, a staple restaurant founded in Durham, NC. With 4 locations across North Carolina, this Southern comfort food and brunch staple is showing no signs of slowing down. We talked about how Dame shifted his catering business to develop a brick-and-mortar restaurant, how they've approached expanding into new locations, and how they've weathered economically uncertain times. I love how he thinks about menu development, customer...
Jan 07, 2025•40 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Sara Stender Delaney is the founder of Sarilla, a non-alcoholic beverage company based in Asheville, North Carolina. We talked about her journey to sobriety, leading a company as a mother, why she decided to start selling her products wholesale instead of direct-to-consumer, and what it's like starting and building a company in a mountain and tourist town. I really appreciate the perspective and optimism she brings to the entrepreneurship space, and I hope that you'll support her and other Weste...
Nov 07, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Christine Edwards Pitkin is the founder of Civility Localized, a consulting firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Christine shares her journey from her initial company name, Amplify Charlotte, born from a grant she won in 2018, to her current focus on government contracts. She shares her three-step plan for transitioning from traditional employment to full-time entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of preparation. Throughout the conversation, Christine offers valuable insights on secur...
Oct 29, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Desmond Wiggan is the founder of BatteryXChange, a Charlotte tech startup that has quickly expanded its reach across the state. Raised in North Carolina with strong ties to his Jamaican roots, he's had some incredible life and work experiences that have helped him become a strong salesman with a strong vision. From Pepsi to China to Charlotte, his journey is the reason why he's the founder successfully raising a series C round of funding. While it's unlikely that you'll be able to directly repli...
May 22, 2024•28 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Kasem Rodriguez Mohsen is one of the co-founders of Equilibrium Ventures, a venture capital fund based in Winston-Salem, NC. Venture capital isn't typically a space where minority founders are successful, and not all funders have been entrepreneurs themselves. I was super interested in Kasem's perspective on business funding, as he's been a serial entrepreneur who's had 3 exits (aka sold his businesses). This intimate conversation on our relationships with money, innovation, ourselves, each othe...
May 17, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Shannon Healy is the founder and owner of Alley Twenty Six, a staple cocktail bar in downtown Durham. This James Beard Award nominee and restaurant owner shared his journey to creating and sustaining this bar from day 1 to now. We talked about how the bar got its name, the evolution of the food and alcohol scene in downtown Durham, and his North Star – investing in educating his customers and employees while selfishly creating something cool that everyone can feel a part of. If you're a food ent...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 14
In this special financial roundtable episode of Honey & Hustle, I am joined by Andrea Inoken and Corey Barbour to discuss grant funding and securing commercial loans. While offering free money to businesses, grants can be highly competitive. Entrepreneurs should align their business with organizations that match their industry or geographical location to enhance their chances of securing grants successfully. Grants also often come with post-award reporting obligations. Entrepreneurs must und...
Apr 30, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 13
In this episode with Henry Woodbridge, founder of the Mapt app, we discuss nontraditional paths to education for high school seniors. We dive into the challenges of college decision-making and the importance of informed choices. This ed-tech founder is creating software solutions to empower students navigating the college admissions and scholarship application processes. By offering tools for self-reflection, campus exploration, and fundamental education about college applications, the app guide...
Apr 23, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 12
In this episode of Honey and Hustle, I speak with Deshawn Brown, co-founder of Coworks, an app that powers coworking spaces. We discuss how coworking spaces can facilitate business growth and the importance of in-person collaboration. Deshawn shares his own experiences as a coworking space member and highlights the pain points that led to the creation of Coworks. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of coworking and how it can help take your business to the next level! Find out more about Co...
Apr 16, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 11
In this episode of Honey & Hustle, I interview Taylor Adams, the founder of Scrapped Productions. We discuss the importance of maintaining creative integrity while pivoting your niche or purpose. Taylor shares his journey from working in the athletic department at North Carolina State University to starting his own production company. The conversation also touches on the term "content creator" and its implications. We argue that not all creative work should be labeled as "content," as it dim...
Apr 09, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Changing things up a bit today with a solo episode! I'm sharing 12 ways you can grow your creative business this year. These are strategies, habits, and tactics that I use in my own business and that can prove helpful across different creative and entrepreneurial disciplines. Submit a Question: https://www.honeyandhustle.co/question Join Our Community on Substack: https://pleasehustleresponsibly.substack.com/ Use Our Affiliate Links: https://www.honeyandhustle.co/digitaltools Sponsor The Podcast...
Apr 04, 2024•21 min•Season 4Ep. 9
In this episode of Honey and Hustle, I speak with Stephanie Reed, the founder of Aspire2Higher. Stephanie shares how she is bringing together hip-hop, higher education, and lasting career change. The conversation explores the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workforce and how Stephanie's business helps people connect their passions and values to their careers. Tune in to learn more about this innovative approach to career development! ---- Submit a Question: https://www.honeyandhustl...
Mar 26, 2024•43 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Chisa Pennix-Brown is the founder of Lady Bizness and Give It to the People. We talked about the origin of the name Lady Bizness (it's probably what you think), how she separated her business persona from her personal brand, and how she started Give it to the People with her husband. Between laughs, I got to hear about her approach to forming genuine connections and relationships. She's a speaker, event curator, and author who brought raw honesty to our conversation. If you listen closely, you c...
Mar 19, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In this episode, I speak with serial entrepreneur Angela Salamanca about her journey of starting businesses as an immigrant. Learn how Angela turned her labor of love into a legacy of inclusion with ventures like Gallo Pelon, Centro, and Ex-Voto. Discover how necessity drives creativity, leading many immigrants to entrepreneurship out of a need for financial stability. Angela emphasizes the importance of inclusivity, community building, and shared experiences as key values for creating her legac...
Mar 12, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In this episode of Honey and Hustle, I interview Ryan O'Donnell, co-founder of EmployUs, a company that has since been acquired by Hireology. Ryan shares his experience of selling his company and provides insights on how others can do the same. Ryan shares how he had to relinquish control and trust a larger team after the acquisition. Listeners will learn valuable insights on selling a company and the great things (and challenges) that come with it. Listeners will learn about the transition from...
Mar 05, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 5
As a first-generation college graduate, keynote speaker, podcaster, and founder of multiple businesses, Dr. Evingerlean Blakney shared her incredible journey of becoming a serial entrepreneur. We delved into the unique challenges faced by first-generation college students, particularly at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). Dr. Blakney opened up about her personal experiences, including the loss of her grandfather during her first yea...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In this insightful episode of Honey and Hustle, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ed Ross, the founder of Core AI. Our conversation delved into the nuances of authentic leadership and the transformative power of effective communication in the workplace. Ed emphasized that time does not equate to experience or expertise, and that individuals should be encouraged to lead in areas where they excel. We explored the importance of storytelling in presentations and how it can make information more me...
Feb 20, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Nish Evans, the founder of Lennox & Grae. Nish is a real estate investor and general contractor who is shaping Durham's skyline one building at a time. Nish shares her journey from banking to venture capital to real estate development, highlighting the importance of curiosity and being open to new opportunities. She discusses the strategic planning behind her projects, including the intentional placement of women-owned and black-owned businesse...
Feb 13, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In this episode of Honey and Hustle, I'm joined by Charles Inoken, the co-founder of Cadence Cash. We discuss the connection between equity and access to business capital. Charles shares his journey in finance and how he realized the importance of equal access to capital for education, health, and ownership. Cadence Cash provides access to experts who can offer guidance on topics such as creating financial statements, developing a compelling fundraising story, and understanding the key requireme...
Feb 06, 2024•21 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this special bonus episode of the Honey & Hustle podcast, Dane Cardiel, the founder of GoodTape and a member of the Gumball team shares his perspective on community fractures in podcasting and discusses the importance of innovation in marketing efforts. We recorded this episode at Resonate Podcast Festival, the perfect backdrop for this conversation about podcasting and podcast monetization. We delve into the importance of understanding the depth of audience affinity to a show in the podc...
Jan 26, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 48
It’s not often I get to record a conversation with a friend just because, but I’m happy I recorded this one with Flo Lumsden. Maybe you’ve heard of her? She’s the founder of Chorus Studios and co-host of the Why Raleigh? Podcast. We talked about: creating branded B2B podcasts some of our favorite video podcasts digital tools and platforms we’re using and playing around with And probably a lot more because we were just relaxing and talking shop. Tell me if you'd like more casual talks like this! ...
Dec 20, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 47
In this special recap episode, we cover the highlights of Honey & Hustle's biggest season yet. With 44 interviews, the podcast crosses the 100-episode milestone and garners over 10,000 combined views and streams. Angela shares her personal journey as a host, discusses the season's recurring themes like entrepreneurship, team leadership, and mental health, and teases what to expect in the upcoming Season 4. Key Takeaways: The podcast has reached over 100 episodes and garnered more than 10,000...
Oct 03, 2023•8 min•Season 3Ep. 46
In this special highlight episode, we share some of our favorite moments and lessons learned from season three of Honey & Hustle. The episode features impactful nonprofits, funny moments, duos, athletes, artists and creators, food entrepreneurs, book authors, and mentors. Our guests discussed topics like the advantages of running startups under a nonprofit umbrella, the challenges and rewards of transitioning from sports to life after sports, the importance of food in the black community, th...
Sep 27, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 45
