468: How Side Hustling Nurse Naseema McElroy Paid Off $1M in Debt
This week in the guest chair we have Naseema McElroy, author and the founder of Financially Intentional, a platform about personal finance and living life intentionally. Starting with just under one million dollars in debt, Naseema taught herself financial literacy, paid off her debt, and started side hustling as a consultant teaching others to do the same. In this episode she shares:How she created an intentional budget that didn’t leave her in a place of lackWhy she believes everyone can take control of their finances, and how to actually do itThe different income streams and resources she uses to stay financially free, and much more!Highlights include:00:00 – Intro 01:15 – Becoming a nurse after working in healthcare administration 06:00 – What made her realize she was “broke” despite earning $200K+ 09:30 – Creating a zero-based budget to pay off $4K–$9K/month in debt 11:00 – What made up nearly $1M in total debt 14:00 – Launching Financially Intentional on Instagram 17:30 – Why she still loves nursing and hasn't gone full-time entrepreneur 22:00 – Using her job to fund her passions 24:30 – The true meaning of financial independence 28:00 – How she makes time to build her brandCheck out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeLinks mentioned in this episodeNaseema’s Website:https://www.financiallyintentional.com/ Naseema’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financiallyintentional/ Financially Intentional Podcast: https://www.financiallyintentional.com/podcast Travel Nurse Housing Rentals: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ Podcast Moguls: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/podcast-moguls/ 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.
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467: From Accountant to Clean Beauty CEO: How Tisha Thompson Launched LYS Beauty Into Sephora
This week in the guest chair, I’m joined by Tisha Thompson, the founder and CEO of LYS Beauty, the first Black-owned clean cosmetics brand to be carried at Sephora. Tisha shares her inspiring path from staff accountant and part-time makeup artist to leading her own beauty brand that launched during the pandemic and quickly sold out in 10 days. In this episode, Tisha breaks down how she strategically pivoted from finance to beauty marketing, cold-pitched Sephora with a bold email (before she even launched!), and developed products that center clean ingredients and inclusivity. Her brand LYS, short for Love Yourself, is not only disrupting the beauty space with triangle packaging and affirmational product names—but it’s also remained profitable every year since launch.In this episode she shares:How she got her foot in the beauty industry using her finance backgroundWhy she took a demotion to pivot industriesHow personal loss and purpose led her to finally launch LYS BeautyWhat made Sephora say "yes" to a brand that hadn’t even launched yetHow she developed 35 inclusive foundation shades with a clean formulationWhy representation and self-love are at the heart of her business modelHighlights Include: 00:00 Intro02:10 How a staff accountant became a makeup artist04:50 Taking a demotion to move into marketing10:54 Losing her dad and finding the courage to launch15:45 Cold-pitching Sephora and landing a deal pre-launch20:00 What clean beauty means to her (and her skin)27:00 Packaging, affirmations, and triangle symbolism30:00 Navigating DEI backlash and economic shifts45:00 Building a team and staying profitableCheck out episode 467 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.Links mentioned in this episodeLYS Beauty Website: https://lysbeauty.comLYS Instagram: https://instagram.com/lysbeautyofficial/Tisha’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glamourgirl5/Cosmoprof: https://cosmoprofnorthamerica.comMakeUp In Trade Shows: https://makeup-in.comLuxepack: https://luxepack.comClick 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 InfoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/glamourgirl5/LYS Beauty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lysbeautyofficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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466: From Actuary to Podcaster: How Marina Batliwalla Launched a Financial Literacy Show for Women and Girls
This week in the guest chair, we’re spotlighting Marina Batliwalla, financial professional and host of the Banking on Girls podcast. Born in India, raised in Australia, and now based in LA, Marina joined Podcast Moguls to launch a show centered around financial literacy for women and girls—and she’s done just that, all while working full-time.Marina shares how she overcame mindset hurdles to get started, leveraged her platform to speak at the United Nations, and is now piloting financial education workshops for mothers and daughters.In this episode, she shares:How she found her voice and confidence through Podcast MogulsWhy financial literacy needs to start before the age of 7The early media skills she brought from her radio days in SydneyHow her show opened doors to speak at global institutionsWhy she’s now looking at B2B opportunities for her educational workshopsHighlights Include:00:00 Intro02:25 From actuary to advocate: Marina’s global journey05:20 How a Girl Scout badge sparked her podcast vision12:30 Naming her podcast Banking on Girls and protecting the brand15:00 Defining her perfect listener: mothers raising daughters22:00 Workshop pilot programs and future monetization strategies31:00 Leveraging her podcast to attend the United Nations40:00 How Marina got over her fear of marketingCheck out episode 465 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeLinks mentioned in this episodeBanking on Girls Podcast – https://www.bankingongirls.com United Nations Commission on the Status of Women – https://www.unwomen.org/en/csw Cherie Blair Foundation for Women – https://cherieblairfoundation.orgScouting America– https://www.scouting.orgStock Market Game – https://www.stockmarketgame.orgClick 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/facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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465: The Founder of Boss Women Media Launched a Second Business While Pregnant With Twins
This week in the guest chair we have Marty McDonald, founder of Elle Olivia & Boss Women Media. Her background in corporate laid the foundation to launching Boss Women Media, the offline/online women’s empowerment community. After a challenging experience with giving birth to her first child, Marty translated that same idea of empowerment to launch Elle Olivia, a lifestyle brand for young Black and Brown girls.In this episode she shares:How she landed her brand Elle Olivia in over 400 Target locations nationwide within the first year of launchingHow she strategically re-invested revenue from side hustling into her businesses How she oversees a multi-city Black Girl Magic Tour, the annual Boss Woman of the Year Summit, and serves a loyal community of more than 100,000 womenHighlights Include:00:00 Intro02:38 Navigating corporate America 11:30 Pitching to Sugarfina14:32 Launching Boss Women Media16:52 Monetizing the business & impactful collaboration27:43 Staying nimble and pivoting at the right time34:02 Navigating a challenging pregnancy 38:10 Creating a brand for Black and Brown girls48:18 The power of a strong team54:00 Tips for entrepreneurs Check out episode 465 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeLinks mentioned in this episodeMarty’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martytmcdonald/ Boss Women Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bosswomenmedia/ Boss Women Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bosswomenmedia/ Elle Olivia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopelleolivia/ Elle Olivia Website: https://shopelleolivia.com/ Elle Olivia at Target: https://www.target.com/b/elle-olivia/-/N-q643le95h07 Sugarfina: https://www.sugarfina.com/ Power Thoughts Devotional: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/power-thoughts-devotional/id715337851 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/facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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464: From Corporate Employee to CEO Coach: Monique R. Shields on Teaching Women to Thrive
This week in the guest chair, we have Monique R. Shields, executive coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Claimed, a program dedicated to helping high-achieving Black mothers unlock their next chapter. In this episode, Monique shares her inspiring journey from corporate to coaching and the lessons she’s learned along the way. She discusses the power of releasing limiting beliefs, why investing in yourself is key to growth, and how motherhood led to her decision to take ownership of her time and career.In this episode she shares:The importance of creating space for Black women, especially mothers, to thrive and build without compromising themselvesThe mindset shifts needed to elevate your business and life to the next levelHow transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship gave her the freedom she neededHighlights include:00:00 Intro05:00 The importance of relationships in early career transitions07:30 Background in publishing and banking 12:00 Transition into executive coaching & the influence of motherhood 19:00 Raising her rates and investing in herself24:35 How to navigate seasons of burnout and pressure29:03 Tips for women entrepreneurs transitioning into full-time business ownership34:20 The launch of her program, Claimed, for Black mothers40:00 The power of releasing limiting beliefs and moving beyond survival mode1:00:00 Tips for entrepreneursWatch episode 464 on YouTube and listen on all podcast appsLinks mentioned in this episodeMonique’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniquershields/ Monique’s Website: https://moniquershields.com/ Monique’s Podcast: https://moniquershields.com/podcast/ Side Hustle Pro: https://sidehustlepro.co/ 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 InfoMonique’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniquershields/ Monique’s Website: https://moniquershields.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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