Today’s episode is all about getting started with Facebook Ads. Facebook Ads are something that intimidates a lot of business owners and confuses others. So the goal of this episode is to demystify Facebook Ads, and inspire you to get started testing out your own ads. Remember, start small and get those reps in because the more you practice, the more you learn about what makes an effective Facebook Ad for your side hustle. And, hey, maybe you plan to hire someone to run your Facebook Ads for you...
Jul 29, 2021•33 min
I’m back with another solo coworking episode! In this episode, I break down a quick and easy way to make money in your funnel. I go over what a tripwire is (and why marketers love it) and I also share the answers to some listener questions about email funnels. If you want to get down with the accountability group this month, head over to: sidehustlepro.co/bootcamp Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and watch on YouTube This episode is brought to you by: AWeber Your s...
Jul 22, 2021•20 min
In this episode, I invite you to co-work with me. So pull up your own work and let’s chat. I bring you along as I work on my July goal of revamping my Goal Getter Action Plan Funnel. What’s a funnel you ask? Don’t worry, I will go over that. If you want a recap for this session, head over to sidehustlepro.co/coworking Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and watch on YouTube This episode is brought to you by: AWeber Your side hustle needs a reliable way to connect with...
Jul 15, 2021•36 min
Influencer Dayna Bolden is in the guest chair this episode with an update. It’s been three years since Dayna, an Entrepreneur and Lifestyle Blogger based in Atlanta, shared her journey with us. Since then, Dayna has consistently dominated the online arena serving as the Creative Director of DaynaBolden.com and CEO of Bolden Creative Media. The digital marketing maven has successfully curated healthy and enduring marketing campaigns for esteemed brands such as Nike, VH1, Disney H&M and has be...
Jul 08, 2021•53 min
Zakia Blain, the CEO and Founder of FBF Body is in the Side Hustle Pro podcast guest chair today for an update episode! Zakia is the master of the pivot. Her company started with a fitness challenge, and when her doctors told her that she couldn’t work out anymore due to an illness, she pivoted into shapewear. Then, when the pandemic hit and people were not going outside and didn’t need as much shapewear, FBF Body pivoted into athleisure apparel. FBF Body’s highly sought after shapewear and fitn...
Jun 30, 2021•51 min
Today in the guest chair is Jerri Evans, the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars. Jerri was first on the show in 2017 and now she’s back with an update! As the Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bars, Jerri Evans has revolutionized juicing in the “hood”. By bringing better choices to communities that otherwise lack access to healthy options, Jerri dedicated her mission to serving the often under-served and overlooked. It was Evans’ late mother Annette Turner, who founded Turning Natural, after being...
Jun 24, 2021•57 min
I’m celebrating the 5 Year Anniversary of Side Hustle Pro all this month with video interviews with some of my favorite guests of all time! (So you can listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app or watch on the Side Hustle Pro YouTube Channel ) Today in the guest chair, we have Kim Lewis, the CEO and co-founder of CurlMix, a clean beauty brand for curly hair. After a strong showing on Season 10 of ABC’s Emmy Award-winning Shark Tank with her husband and co-founder, Tim, Kim made the dar...
Jun 16, 2021•59 min
I’m celebrating the 5 Year Anniversary of Side Hustle Pro all this month with video interviews with some of my favorite guests of all time! (So you can listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app or watch on the Side Hustle Pro YouTube Channel ) Today in the guest chair, we have Angel Gregorio, the founder and owner of The Spice Suite , a growing community-centric spice boutique, located in Washington DC’s Takoma Park community. When we first spoke with Angel on the Side Hustle Pro podca...
Jun 09, 2021•46 min
I’m sharing another Best Of Side Hustle Pro episode this week! This episode is filled with 7 tried and true side hustle tips for side hustlers who don’t have a lot of time. Being a new mom has reminded me of the side hustle mindset and all the principles that led me to be in a position of making the most out of the time that I have. The key to the side hustle life is learning how to get a lot done with not a lot of time. I did it before (and am beginning to get back into doing it again) and you ...
May 26, 2021•27 min
It’s May! And that means it’s time for a rewind. Every week this month, I’m resharing a Best of Side Hustle Pro episode. In this first episode, I talk about how when I started my side hustle, I didn’t read business plan books or follow a business plan template. I just started. Shocking, I know! I share the six steps you can take, now, to start building your business as a side hustle. Let’s jump in! Click here to grab your recap (as I mentioned in this episode). Listen to this episode and others ...
May 19, 2021•40 min
In this throwback episode, I share how I got better at getting things done, even under pressure. I spend less time thinking and talking about what I’m going to do and more time actually doing it. I learned to cut out all the fluff that makes you FEEL like you’re doing something (to-do lists, buying fancy planners, well organized trello boards) and get down to business. By making these mistakes, I also learned some key lessons as to why most side hustlers aren’t making the progress they anticipat...
May 12, 2021•25 min
All this month I’m sharing the Best Of Side Hustle Pro episodes! In this episode I explore how to keep your job secure while side hustling. I break down: Why you shouldn’t assume your employer will tell you no How to create a schedule that doesn’t conflict with your day job Why you should identify and know what’s in it for them I hope it’s helpful! Listen and gimme a 💙 on Instagram if it is. 💪🏾 Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts , Spotify This episode is brought to you by Better Help As...
May 05, 2021•16 min
Today I’m back with a solo episode, sharing my tips for batching content writing and scheduling. I realize that a lot of us get overwhelmed when it’s time to create content. So here’s my quick and easy process for staying organized when my mind and life is going a mile a minute. In this episode, I reveal what my batch process looks like (aka, exactly what I assign as my priority task for each day of my week) And how I find an “hour of power” for batch creating and scheduling content on social me...
Apr 28, 2021•26 min
Today in the guest chair is Jasmin Foster, the Founder of Be Rooted, an inclusively designed stationery brand created to celebrate and uplift women of color. What I really love about Jasmin and her experience is that she started her career in retail on the buying side. And now here she is, a Founder who has landed as a product and business owner on the shelves of Target, the very company she started her career with! In today’s episode, I love what Jasmin had to share about: How the majority of h...
Apr 21, 2021•39 min
Today in the guest chair is Alicia Scott, the Founder of Range Beauty. Fun Fact: I first met Alicia Scott, today’s Side Hustle Pro guest, in 2019 when I was a speaker at the Summit 21 conference. I invited the audience to raise their hand to come up on stage and share their side hustle with the audience. Like a true hustler, Alicia was READY and was the first hand that shot up (scroll through to see the pic of her on stage). Fast forward 2 years and I am not the least bit surprised to see the AM...
Apr 14, 2021•59 min
I know you’re probably wondering, how’s Nicaila TV going, right?! If you didn’t know, I have a YouTube channel where I post videos about natural hair, lifestyle, and beauty content. I’m already one month in, and I wanted to give you all a little update on how things are going since my channel launched on March 1. For the first time in a while, I gave myself the freedom to do something fun, again, and didn’t put pressure on myself with creating videos (or even to monetize). This was the start of ...
Apr 07, 2021•25 min
Cora Miller became the solution to the one recurring question she had after becoming a new mom: Why aren’t there specific hair products representative for boys of color? As she was looking for products to style her son’s hair that were clean and plant-based, to her surprise, there were none, and that bothered her. After seeing this gap in the marketplace and talking through her frustration with her husband, Young King Hair Care, the first multicultural beauty and wellness brand for young men, wa...
Mar 31, 2021•59 min
For Mikaela Pabon, she is living a dream that would make her 8-year-old self ecstatic! She is the founder of the statement-making athleisure brand, Dressed in Joy. It’s interesting to think that she never thought she would be able to live out her fashion dreams, but here she is, today, doing just that as a full-time entrepreneur. Her initial career path, although she didn’t like it, was in information technology (IT). Eventually, Mikaela found something in that line of work that she did enjoy in...
Mar 24, 2021•42 min
If you take a look at Danielle Finney’s body of work, you’ll see two common themes: warm expressions and joyful faces. Her signature style as a natural light photographer has connected her to clients and taken her places she never could have imagined. Danielle originally began her professional career on the administrative track with aspirations to be an executive assistant because she had a desire to help people. And one thing’s for sure, she never saw herself doing photography full-time, even t...
Mar 17, 2021•51 min
For Eniola Oshodi, nursing was all she knew. Her mom did it, so you could describe it as a generational transfer. But after over a decade of working in the medical field, she knew something had to change… The scrubs, they had to change. For something that healthcare workers had to wear for shifts on end, everyday, Eniola didn’t think traditional scrubs were flattering, comfortable, or looked good on her. And it was that push that made her create Dope Scrubs, a medical apparel brand that allows h...
Mar 10, 2021•43 min
For Alexia Grant aka “Chef Lex” aka “The Bubble Chef,” cooking was always a family affair, or how she puts it, “a collaborative effort.” And that motivation has taken her very far. She has cooked for the likes of Carmelo and LaLa Anthony, Malcolm Jenkins, Meek Mill, Angela Simmons and Lauryn Hill, and worked with brands like Lululemon and Verizon. Growing up with a garden outside of her home, and a loving family who made sure she had a good breakfast in the morning, food was a big thing for her....
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Hey Guys, I'm excited to announce that my new side hustle is here. That's right, my new YouTube channel is live: https://www.youtube.com/c/nicailatv Check it out and like and subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 01, 2021•5 min
Marvina Robinson is the founder and CEO of her own boutique brand champagne company, B. Stuyvesant Champagne that was launched in February 2020. Her journey was anything but “ordinary.” She puts it this way: “There was no direct correlation.” With a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Master’s degree in Statistics, and the career path of working in finance on Wall Street for over 20 years, the entrepreneur bug hit her, big time. Prior to Stuyvesant (as it’s affectionately called), Marvina had her own ...
Feb 24, 2021•42 min
You’d probably think that launching a new business in the middle of a pandemic wouldn’t be the most “received” idea, but for Temidayo Adedokun, she accepted the challenge. In 2020, Temidayo launched Ade + Ayo, a collection of beautifully crafted pieces that make the African aesthetic practical for even the littlest among us. Her pieces keep things modern and affordable for parents, too. Interestingly enough for Temidayo, she’s no stranger to the entrepreneur world as her parents paved their own ...
Feb 17, 2021•49 min
If you’ve ever seen Canishiea J. Sams’ Instagram account, you know that her nail art style is far from basic colors and french tips. Her designs are fun, vibrant, eclectic and, most certainly, the future of nails. Canishiea is a nail artist and owner of “NailsbyCanishiea,” where she specializes in hand painted luxury press-on nails and nail care. What started as a hobby quickly turned into a passion for the nail art guru, and after much practice and encouragement from her sisters, friends, and h...
Feb 10, 2021•41 min
It’s the final week of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp, and we’re going to ACT! That’s right, you’ve officially entered a “no excuses allowed” zone. For the past three weeks, we’ve built up to this moment by getting in the zone, kicking our doubts to the curb, finding virtual mentors, starting to do the basics, and limiting the opinions of others. You’ve been equipped for this. You’re ready! In three tips, I’m sharing how to take action and get things done, and put your side hustle out in the open ...
Feb 05, 2021•23 min
You’ve already gotten the motivation you need to stop procrastinating and just go for it. We’ve even talked about pushing past the fear and doubts that might come from ourselves and others. So, this week, I want to tell you my 3-step process for taking action, making moves, and progressing on your side hustle. It’s a tried and true formula that I’ve been using for the past five years. When I looked back on how I approached creating my podcast as a side hustle, and now, how I’m approaching creati...
Jan 27, 2021•29 min
Life happens, right? So here we are with Week 2 of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp! I’m sharing my thought process and tips on how to push past the doubt and move forward with your side hustle idea. After Week 1 of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp, a lot of people reached out to me to share the doubts and fears that have been holding them back. I get it. Starting a new hustle is 90% mental in the beginning. You’ve got to work up the mental courage, because staying in the “indecision zone” is NOT benefi...
Jan 20, 2021•28 min
For the next four weeks, you’ll have a chance to be a part of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp. Don’t worry, there are no pushups, workout plan, or anything of the sort, but what you will get a grasp of is how to break things down into super small achievable steps to actually achieve your side hustle dreams. This week’s episode is all about how to START. No more procrastination. No more playing around. In 2021, we’re going to commit and do this! Besides, the hardest part of the battle is actually st...
Jan 06, 2021•26 min
The phrase “side hustle” has become such a buzz word these days, but I’ve learned that “side hustle” means different things to different people. I, personally, define it as a passion project you’d do even if you don’t make money from it. That’s how I got here with Side Hustle Pro. In this week’s episode, we look into how to figure out what your side hustle should be, right in time for 2021! For me, it took a lot of figuring out and stumbling, but I got it together and was able to cultivate it in...
Dec 23, 2020•22 min
