Side Hustle Pro

Side Hustle Pro is officially 500 episodes deep, and in this milestone episode, I’m taking time to reflect on what this journey has really taught me.I share the biggest lessons I’ve learned about consistency, networking, monetization, and why the podcast itself was never the end goal, the platform was. I also talk about what I wish I knew when I started, how podcasting helped me grow as a speaker and business owner, and why playing the long game has paid off in ways I never could have planned.If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, growing a side hustle, or building something meaningful over time, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to rush, you just have to keep going.Highlights Include00:00 – Welcome to the 500th episode of Side Hustle Pro02:10 – Starting with what I had and recording from home04:30 – Why trying to predict the end can stop you from starting06:45 – Why the podcast was never the point, the platform was09:30 – How podcasting transformed my network12:50 – Keeping costs low and thinking like a business owner16:30 – The power of consistency and playing the long game18:45 – How podcasting improved my confidence as a speaker21:00 – Giving myself grace through different seasons of life24:45 – Final lessons I’d tell my earlier selfLinks Mentioned in This EpisodePodcast Moguls Group Coaching Program: https://sidehustlepro.co/podcastmogulsStart the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/your-first-1000-downloads/Side Hustle Pro Website: https://sidehustlepro.co/Watch & ListenWatch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8tYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sidehustlepro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo episode, I’m breaking down how to start your side hustle without quitting your job or putting your paycheck at risk. I’m sharing what I’ve learned from building Side Hustle Pro from two very different places: one, when I was unemployed with plenty of time but no stability, and two, when I was working full-time at NPR with stability but limited time.What I’ve learned is this: there is no “perfect” situation for side hustling. What matters is how you build, not whether you quit your job first.I’m walking you through my five rules for side hustling the Side Hustle Pro way, plus a bonus rule to help you decide when you’re actually ready to leave your job on purpose, with a plan, and on your own terms.If you’ve been feeling the pull to build something but don’t want to move out of panic or pressure, this episode will help you build quietly, strategically, and stress-free.In This Episode, I Share:Why keeping your job can actually give you leverage and clarity as you buildThe mindset shift that turns your paycheck into startup capitalHow to choose a side hustle that fits your real life, energy, and capacityHow to decide in advance what “ready to leave” really looks like backed by numbers and a planHighlights Include00:00 Introduction to Side Hustling01:00 The Importance of Stability02:24 Five Rules for Side Hustle Success04:39 Rule 1: Keep Your Day Job06:26 Rule 2: Choose a Suitable Side Hustle08:53 Rule 3: Set Non-Negotiable Time Boundaries12:37 Rule 4: Build Basic First17:11 Rule 5: Protect Your Job While You Build20:48 Bonus Rule: Decide What 'Ready to Leave' Means24:01 Conclusion and Next StepsLinks Mentioned in This EpisodeSide Hustle Pro Website: https://sidehustlepro.co/Goal Getter Action Plan: https://side-hustle-pro.teachable.com/p/goal-getter-action-planWatch & ListenWatch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8tYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sidehustlepro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo episode, I’m sharing the exact 12 week sprint system that completely changed how I set and complete my goals.Instead of giving myself an entire year to “figure it out,” I learned that shrinking the timeline created clarity, urgency, and momentum. I walk you through how I choose my goals, break them down into manageable weekly actions, and build in a recalculation rule that allows for real life instead of an idealized version of it.If you have ever started the year motivated only to feel your goals quietly drift away by February, this episode gives you a simple and realistic framework you can start using right now.In This Episode, I Share:Why yearly goal setting gives side hustlers too much room to procrastinate and how 12 week sprints create clarity and momentumHow I choose just three goals per sprint with one clear focus per monthThe simple way I break monthly goals into realistic weekly tasks that actually get doneWhy daily five minute reviews and one weekly self accountability day keep my goals from driftingThe recalculation rule that helps me keep going when life gets messy without guilt or quittingHighlights Include00:00 Why annual goals do not work for busy side hustlers02:50 How 12 week sprints eliminate procrastination05:55 The rule of only three goals with one focus per month10:20 Why writing my goals down is non negotiable12:40 How I break goals into simple weekly tasks14:45 The recalculation rule that keeps me moving forward17:00 Choosing a weekly self accountability day21:00 Your 12 week sprint challengeLinks Mentioned in This EpisodeGoalgetter Action Plan: https://sidehustlepro.co/goalgetterSide Hustle Pro Website: https://sidehustlepro.co/Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8tYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sidehustlepro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the guest chair we have Tricia Lee, powerhouse real estate broker, star of Netflix’s Owning Manhattan, and founder and leader of the highly talented Tricia Lee Team at Serhant. Tricia sold over $200M in her solo career before joining Serhant and simultaneously joining forces with her partner, Jeffrey St. Arromand. Through the power of partnership, authenticity, and personal branding, Tricia has become a household name in real estate and media.In this episode, Tricia shares:How she successfully managed the pivot from beauty to real estate and television Why she makes it a point to share her journey while also marketing her businessHow content creation has helped her close real estate dealsHow she has stayed true to herself and blocked out opinions, jobs, and people who don’t align with her goalsAnd so much more!Highlights Include:00:00 Intro 03:14 Discovering identity13:00 Navigating real estate16:50 Polish Bar success23:08 Transferring skills from previous industries34:19 Navigating real estate and running a business40:48 Building confidence through successful selling50:00 Personal branding through authenticity 1:00:00 Power of partnership1:11:00 Tips for entrepreneurs Check out episode 494 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeLinks mentioned in this episodeTricia’s Website: https://serhant.com/agents/tricia-lee-riley Tricia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovetricialee/?hl=en Team Tricia Lee: https://serhant.com/agents/tricia-lee-riley Bed-Stuy Restoration: https://www.restorationplaza.org/ 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.

Rebuilding my business after burnout wasn’t one big breakthrough. It was a series of small, honest shifts that finally brought me back to myself.Rest. Prioritization. Time boundaries. Financial honesty. And the self-care I kept putting off because I felt guilty investing in myself.In today’s episode of The Expansion Era, I’m sharing what this rebuilding season has really looked like for me as a mom of two, a wife, and a founder trying to get her mojo back. This chapter isn’t about going back to who I was. It’s about becoming someone who doesn’t abandon herself on the way to her goals.If you're feeling depleted, questioning your confidence, or trying to rebuild your business after a hard season, this one’s for you.✨ Watch this whenever you need a reminder that you can rebuild without rushing yourself.RESOURCES MENTIONED► Join my newsletter for behind-the-scenes support as you rebuild your business: https://sidehustlepro.co/newsletter► Register for my next free Podcast Moguls training on how to start the podcast that builds your exit plan:https://podcastmoguls.comCONNECT WITH MEInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleproPodcast: Side Hustle ProBusiness inquiries: hi@sidehustlepro.coCHAPTERS00:00 Realizing burnout01:20 When exhaustion becomes normal03:05 The power of rest04:40 Relearning prioritization06:30 Time boundaries and rebuilding my schedule09:30 Money, fear, and shrinking my confidence12:40 Self-care and putting myself back in the budget15:00 What rebuilding actually looks like17:00 Your next step Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the guest chair, Dr. Lakila Bowden shares her powerful journey from leading thousands inside Fortune 500 companies to co-founding ISee Technologies, a Black sister-owned, disability-led consulting firm now earning seven figures.After leaving corporate in 2019, Lakila teamed up with her sister, Camille, to build a company trusted by brands like Disney, Kraft Heinz, and the EPA for high-impact training, inclusion, and workforce wellness programs. What makes her work different is how she blends corporate strategy, healing, and public speaking to help organizations and people thrive without burnout.In this episode, Lakila opens up about the moment she walked away from the “known,” how she rebuilt her identity outside of corporate titles, and how speaking became a major accelerator in her business growth. She also breaks down the inner and outer transformation required to grow with your purpose, honor your well-being, and lead from a place of wholeness.In This Episode, Dr. Lakila Shares:The pivotal moment she knew she had to leave corporate AmericaHow she and her sister built ISee Technologies into a 7-figure consulting firmWhy public speaking became a core revenue driver in her businessHow personal healing shaped her approach to leadership and entrepreneurshipHer framework for helping organizations and individuals thrive without burning outHighlights Include00:00: Intro02:10: Starting IC Technologies with her sister Camille04:30: Becoming a speaker and author and how speaking scaled her impact08:20: Building a disability-led, wellness-centered company12:00: How corporate strategy + personal healing became her business superpower16:15: The growth that came after walking away from the “known”20:45: Helping organizations cultivate inclusion and sustainable wellness26:30: Advice for anyone ready to pivot from corporate into purposeWatch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast appsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t?si=8daf52a57e054042Links Mentioned in This EpisodeISee Technologies: https://www.iseetechinc.com/Achieve Work Life Alignment by Dr. Lakila Bowden http://www.lakilabowden.com/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rssGuest Social Media InfoLakila's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakilaj/ISee Technologies Website: https://www.iseetechinc.com/Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro#SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the guest chair we have Keewa Nurullah, artist, entrepreneur, and small-business strategist you may remember as the founder of Kido, the beloved South Loop children’s boutique that brought color, culture, and community to families across Chicago.After six powerful years in business, and national recognition that included a shout-out from President Barack Obama, Keewa made the bold decision to close her brick-and-mortar store and start over.In this episode, Keewa opens up about what it truly looks like to evolve as an entrepreneur, navigating economic shifts, changing customer behavior, and the emotional side of letting go of something you built from the ground up. Today she’s channeling those lessons into her work as a strategist and host of Circulate, a monthly community event that “love-bombs” local shops with intentional support and helps other founders build thriving, purpose-driven businesses on their own terms.In this episode, she shares:The courage to walk away from a business What retail taught her about leadership, money, and boundariesThe realities of pivoting after successHow she’s creating new pathways for community-minded entrepreneursHighlights Include00:00 Intro03:10 Launching Kido and building community through culture08:45 Getting national recognition (including Barack Obama’s shout-out)13:20 The moment she knew it was time to close her storefront17:15 Navigating shifting customer habits post-pandemic22:40 Starting over as a strategist and redefining success27:00 Creating Circulate and supporting small businesses33:15 Lessons on resilience, rest, and rediscovering your "why"40:00 Advice for entrepreneurs in transitionWatch episode 488 on YouTube and listen on all podcast appsLinks mentioned in this episodeKeewa Nurullah Instagram:@kiwimercuryKeewa’s website: https://www.keewanurullah.com/Side Hustle Pro: https://sidehustlepro.coClick 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: @kiwimercury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.