479: When Business Gets Hard, Do This (Don’t Quit)
This week, I’m back in the Expansion Era to go deeper into how to slow down without quitting, especially when business (or life) feels heavy. I’m sharing my own experiences navigating tough seasons in entrepreneurship, what it means to identify and pull your levers, and how I stabilize myself before getting back into action. From sponsorship slowdowns to shifting income streams, I walk you through the real strategies I use to find balance and keep moving forward.In this episode, I share:Why slowing down is not failure and how to recognize the season you’re inWhat it means to identify and pull your three key levers for incomeHow I use AI tools to simplify the job search when neededThe importance of pausing before making big decisionsWhy your revenue is flexible, but your identity is notHighlights Include:00:00 Intro02:00 When business slows down and how to stabilize05:00 Understanding and defining your three levers08:00 Tabitha Brown’s advice on getting a job as a lever12:00 How AI can help tailor resumes and applications15:00 Deciding which lever to pull each week17:00 Why revenue is flexible but your identity isn’t20:00 Closing encouragement: You are not aloneLinks Mentioned in this EpisodeLinkedIn Job BoardEtsy Resume TemplatesChatGPT by OpenAIGuest/Host Social Media InfoSide Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro#SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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478: Why I Lost My Mojo
This week in the guest chair is… me! I’m kicking off a new season with a solo episode to share what I’m calling my Expansion Era.In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, I open up about how I lost my mojo, what I’ve been navigating as a mom and entrepreneur, and the steps I’m taking to rebuild my confidence, health, and business.In this episode I share:The reality of postpartum depression, business setbacks, and navigating motherhood while running a businessHow I’m redefining success and detaching my worth from incomeThe investments I made in fitness coaching, business coaching, and therapy to get back on trackWhy consistency and community matter more than ever in this seasonThe shifts I’ve made in 2025 to prioritize my health, creativity, and confidenceHighlights Include:00:00 Intro03:00 Why I’m calling this the Expansion Era10:00 Navigating motherhood and identity shifts20:00 Business setbacks and financial uncertainty30:00 Hiring a fitness coach and rebuilding my health40:00 Getting back into business coaching and regaining confidence55:00 Returning to therapy and releasing shame1:05:00 Lessons for anyone in a season of rebuildingLinks Mentioned in This EpisodeSide Hustle Pro Free Podcast Training: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/classAnna J. Fitt (Fitness Coach) – IG:@anna_jaefitClaire (Business Coach): https://clairepells.com/waitlistAlfred Street Baptist Church sermon: Go to 1:26:00 mark https://www.youtube.com/live/x03m53y2qnI?si=uAQoNLOOtWyVABEsGuest Social Media InfoSide Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro#SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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477: How Codie Elaine Oliver Brought Black Love To The Big Screen
This week I sat down with Codie Elaine Oliver, the CEO and Co-founder of Black Love, Inc. The 100% Black owned media company, founded by Codie Elaine Oliver and husband Tommy Oliver, is a hub for Black couples and singles to have transparent conversations around relationships, parenthood, dating, and more through their app, podcast network, documentaries, and live events. We get the inside scoop on how Codie built her show from the ground up and grew into a multimedia empire. In this episode she shares: How she and her husband Tommy Oliver self funded Black Love, Inc.The strategic moves she made to pitch Black Love to a network while maintaining ownershipThe systems she has in place to manage a thriving career while being a mom of threeCheck out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Links mentioned in this episodeBlack Love Website: https://blacklove.com/Own Network: https://www.oprah.com/app/own-tv.htmlBlack Love-The Interviews Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-love-the-interviews/id1552488882Black Love Podcast Network: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/black-love-network/id6442514914Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rssAnnouncementsJoin our Facebook CommunityIf you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebookGuest Social Media InfoCodie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codieco/Black Love Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacklove/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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476: How Germanee G Went From GAP Inc. to Celebrity Stylist REWIND
This week in the guest chair we have Germanee Gerald, founder of GG&Co Styling Firm, a brand and image styling company. Getting her start in the fashion corporate world, Germanee realized she thrived in offering her talents as a personal stylist and started side hustling. In this episode she shares:How she went from living with family and driving DoorDash to make end’s meet to hiring a team for her styling firmHow to leverage opportunities like internships and a personal brand for business growthHow diversifying her services, hiring a team, and seasonal planning led to scaling her business Highlights include:00:00 Introduction4:08 From biochem to fashion6:22 The world of corporate fashion 11:35 Transitioning into personal styling17:49 Strategizing finances to go full time 22:36 Nomad life and gigs to meet ends meet29:14 Working with a celebrity stylist36:58 Launching GG Styling Firm39:53 Maximizing cash flow42:34 Tips for entrepreneursCheck out episode 476 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeLinks mentioned in this episodeGermanee’s Website: https://germaneeg.com/gg-co/ Germanee’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/germanee_g Germanee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ggandco/ LinkedIn Premium: https://premium.linkedin.com/ Apuje Kalu: https://www.instagram.com/apuje/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rssAnnouncementsJoin our Facebook CommunityIf you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebookGuest Social Media InfoGermanee’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/germanee_g Germanee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ggandco/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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475: Why Your Podcast Isn't Making Money (and How to Fix It)
This week I’m back with a solo episode where I’m giving you the tools to make money with your podcast. When I became a full-time podcaster in 2017, I focused on my revenue streams like brand partnerships, sponsorships, courses, and VIP programs, leading to having over 10 million episode downloads to date. I’m here to help you get your podcast to that same level. In this episode I’m sharing:Effective Marketing: How you’re going to optimize content planning and to get people to consistently see what you are offering Thinking Outside the Box: Exploring non-traditional sponsorships and multi-channel packages like retreats to generate revenue beyond just downloadsCreating Value: How to produce content and services that your audience genuinely wants to pay forHighlights Include:02:49 The Importance of Podcast Setup05:15 Narrowing Down Your Podcast Topics09:50 Understanding and Serving Your Audience14:33 Creating a Content Plan16:39 Effective Marketing Strategies19:00 Consistent Marketing Practices21:24 Thinking Outside the Box for Sponsorships25:54 Creating Content People Want to Pay For28:17 Recap and Action StepsCheck out episode 475 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeLinks mentioned in this episodeRiverside (Use code ‘hustlepro’): https://riverside.fm/ Podcast Moguls: http://sidehustlepro.co/join Lori Tharps SHP episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3EsWprSGu4 Launching Podcast Moguls 2.0: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d-wkYAcsLo&t=1s Free newsletter: http://sidehustlepro.co/newsletter You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero: https://jensincero.com/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rssAnnouncementsJoin our Facebook CommunityIf you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebookGuest Social Media InfoSide Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro#SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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, Morgan DeBaun, Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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