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This week in the guest chair is Chanel Tyler, a strategist, creator, and self-described “contentpreneur” who has worked across investment banking, luxury marketing, and YouTube before stepping fully into entrepreneurship. Chanel built her reputation online by sharing trusted product recommendations and insights from her background in beauty marketing. But after years of consulting with a creator commerce platform that generated over 80% of her income, everything changed when the company suddenly shut down. In this episode, Chanel opens up about what it really looks like to rebuild after losing the majority of your income overnight. She shares how she pivoted by diversifying her platforms, leaning deeper into affiliate marketing, launching new creator education programs, and embracing the vulnerability of sharing her personal story — including her journey with hearing loss. If you’ve ever worried about relying on a single income stream or wondered how creators actually make money online, Chanel breaks down the strategy behind building a sustainable creator business. In this episode, Chanel shares: Highlights Include 00:00 – Introduction 02:10 – Chanel’s career path from investment banking to luxury beauty marketing 05:10 – Building an audience through skincare and product recommendations 09:00 – Landing a role at YouTube working with top creators 15:00 – Saving a year of income before leaving corporate 19:00 – The moment she lost 80% of her income overnight 24:30 – Why diversification is critical for creators and entrepreneurs 27:00 – Building content series that grow an audience 32:00 – Affiliate marketing vs. brand partnerships explained 37:00 – Sharing her journey with hearing loss and disability 40:00 – How statement earrings became part of her empowerment story 43:00 – Affiliate income strategies for creators Links Mentioned in This Episode • Substack: Sensible • Julia Broome • Check out the Networth and Chill Podcast;Creator Economy & Brand Deals with Victoria Paris • ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/home/creators • MagicLinks: https://www.magiclinks.com/creators • BrandCycle: https://brandcycle.com/ • LTK: https://company.shopltk.com/en/creator • Nordstrom Affiliate Program: https://www.nordstromcreators.com/ Check out Chanel’s Creator Profit Lab’s interest form & course registration Save the Date: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan (Friday, March 20) Watch & Listen Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323 https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t https://www.youtube.com/sidehustlepro Announcements If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan from your 9-to-5, sign up for my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan Save your seat here. Social Media Instagram: @thecreatorprofitlab Instagram: @buymechanel Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the guest chair is sales and business coach Dielle McMillan, founder of For the 23%, where she helps women of color build profitable businesses and grow their income through coaching and entrepreneurship. Dielle shares how she went from earning $2,500 a month as a social worker with six-figure student loan debt to building a multi-seven-figure coaching business. Along the way, she explains why traditional jobs often undervalue your skills, how to identify the expertise you can monetize, and why the coaching industry continues to grow despite criticism. In this conversation, we also dive deep into the mindset shifts needed to move from six-figure income to seven-figure business growth, including overcoming people-pleasing, claiming your expertise, and stepping fully into your authority. If you’ve been thinking about turning your knowledge into income, starting a side hustle, or scaling your existing business, this episode will help you see what’s possible. Highlights Include 00:00 – Why Dielle realized her corporate career wasn’t the life she wanted 05:30 – Testing multiple side hustles before finding the right one 08:00 – How to identify skills you can monetize 12:00 – Why the coaching industry gets criticism and why it’s still growing 16:30 – The truth about selling and why everyone is already selling themselves 20:00 – Why your job isn’t amazing — you are 23:45 – Breaking the mindset barriers around charging for your expertise 25:50 – The biggest blocks women hit going from six figures to seven figures 31:00 – Visibility, people-pleasing, and identity shifts in business growth 36:00 – Why most successful businesses focus on beginners 41:00 – The simple seven-figure business model (and why it’s simpler than you think) 47:00 – Improving messaging and positioning for entrepreneurs Links Mentioned in This Episode https://forthe23percent.com/ Save the Date: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan (Friday, March 13) Watch & Listen Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323 https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t https://www.youtube.com/sidehustlepro Announcements If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan from your 9-to-5, sign up for my next live class:: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan Save your seat here: Social Media Instagram: @forthe23percent Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the guest chair, Symone Austin shares her powerful journey from being laid off to building a thriving YouTube platform. After recording and posting her layoff conversation, her video went viral and became the turning point in her entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, she breaks down how she built multiple income streams through YouTube ad revenue, brand partnerships, digital products, virtual assistant work, and strategic financial decisions like bringing on a roommate. If you’ve been navigating uncertainty, considering content creation, or wondering how to turn a setback into leverage, this episode will show you how. Highlights Include 00:00 – Recording the layoff conversation that changed everything 04:30 – Growing from 10K to 60K+ subscribers in one year 08:20 – Making $5,900 in one month from YouTube ad revenue 13:00 – Cutting expenses and surviving without touching savings 18:10 – Turning skills into income: photography, digital products, VA work 24:00 – Why personal finance has one of the highest CPMs on YouTube 29:00 – Replacing a corporate salary through content creation 35:00 – The reality of working 7 days a week as a full-time creator 38:00 – Getting a roommate as a financial reset strategy 43:00 – Navigating job offers after deciding to go all-in Links Mentioned in This Episode Life and Numbers YouTube Channel Read Successful Failure by KevOnStage Watch Symone's YouTube video "I Got Laid Off From My 6 Figure Tech Job" Save the Date: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan (Friday, March 13) Watch & Listen Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323 https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t https://www.youtube.com/sidehustlepro Announcements If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan, attend my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan Save your seat here: https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/your-first-1000-downloads/ Social Media YouTube: Life and Numbers: https://www.youtube.com/lifeandnumbers Instagram: @lifeandnumbers: http://instagram.com/lifeandnumbers Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Side Hustle Pro, I’m sharing how I’m structuring my year through 12-week sprints, focusing on my health, my money, and elevating my Podcast Moguls program. I open up about navigating motherhood, sleep deprivation, and mindset work while still executing on big goals. Most importantly, I reflect on how my podcast has been the one constant through every season becoming my bridge out of corporate and my foundation for long-term leverage. Highlights Include 00:00: Why I use 12-week sprints 02:15: Rebuilding my health after six years 06:30: Accountability and investing in myself 14:00: Emotional spending and financial clarity 18:45: Auditing my business finances 21:30: Updating Podcast Moguls 25:00: Managing mindset during execution 28:00: Why my podcast became my bridge out of corporate 31:00: Building leverage and long-term positioning Links Mentioned in This Episode Podcast Moguls: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan Watch & Listen Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323 https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t https://www.youtube.com/sidehustlepro Announcements If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan, attend my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan Save your seat here: Social Media Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo episode, I’m sharing five real, practical ways to generate income during your in-between season. If you’re asking yourself, “I got laid off… now what? This episode will give you grounded, actionable steps to move forward and even some side hustle ideas! Highlights Include 00:00 – If you’ve been laid off, you are not alone 02:30 – Why invisibility is the real danger during unemployment 04:05 – Using content creation as a visibility tool 07:20 – Turning alumni and professional networks into income 09:10 – Short-term projects using skills you already have 13:10 – Becoming a LifeOps consultant 16:50 – Short-term rental support as seasonal leverage 19:30 – Creating a premium career support retreat experience 21:40 – Why you should always keep side hustling 23:30 – How my unemployment season planted the seed for Side Hustle Pro Links Mentioned in This Episode Podcast Moguls: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan Watch & Listen Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323 https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t https://www.youtube.com/sidehustlepro Announcements If you’re ready to build a podcast that becomes your exit plan, attend my next live class: Start the Podcast That Builds Your Exit Plan Save your seat here. Social Media Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Include 00:0002:1004:3006:4509:3012:5016:3018:4521:0024:45 Links Mentioned in This Episode https://sidehustlepro.co/podcastmogulshttps://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/your-first-1000-downloads/ https://sidehustlepro.co/ Watch & Listen Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323 https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t https://www.youtube.com/sidehustlepro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You do not need a million dollars to change your life, you need your first $1,000. In this solo episode, I’m breaking down why the first $1K is such a pivotal milestone for side hustlers and how it shifts everything from theory to proof. I walk you through the exact decisions and actions that turn preparation into income without overbuilding, overthinking, or waiting until things feel perfect. If you’ve been stuck planning, tweaking, or doubting yourself, this episode will help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and momentum. In This Episode, I Share: Links Mentioned in This Episode https://sidehustlepro.co/ Watch & Listen Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323 https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t 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: Highlights Include 00:00 Introduction to Side Hustling 01:00 The Importance of Stability 02:24 Five Rules for Side Hustle Success 04:39 Rule 1: Keep Your Day Job 06:26 Rule 2: Choose a Suitable Side Hustle 08:53 Rule 3: Set Non-Negotiable Time Boundaries 12:37 Rule 4: Build Basic First 17:11 Rule 5: Protect Your Job While You Build 20:48 Bonus Rule: Decide What 'Ready to Leave' Means 24:01 Conclusion and Next Steps Links Mentioned in This Episode https://sidehustlepro.co/https://side-hustle-pro.teachable.com/p/goal-getter-action-planWatch & Listen Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323 https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t https://www.youtube.com/sidehustlepro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Side Hustle Pro, I break down seven side hustles you can start this month that have real income potential. This episode is all about building leverage through problem-solving businesses that can grow from side hustle to full-time income. In This Episode, I Share: Highlights Include 00:00 Why your side hustle should be treated as leverage, not a hobby 02:10 The two rules to follow before choosing a side hustle 04:30 How to stop collecting ideas and start building a real business 06:30 Side Hustle #1: The local “fix-it” project manager (home ops manager) 10:15 Side Hustle #2: Career Pivot Studio for job seekers and career switchers 14:45 Side Hustle #3: Podcast guest booking agency for founders and experts 18:50 Side Hustle #4: Compliance, privacy, and admin cleanup for small businesses 22:30 Side Hustle #5: Elder care concierge for busy adult children 26:30 Side Hustle #6: Micro-business events producer for pop-ups and workshops 30:00 Side Hustle #7: Fractional COO and operations command center builder 35:20 How to pick one side hustle and take action this week 38:10 Simple next steps to land your first client Links Mentioned in This Episode https://sidehustlepro.co/ Watch & Listen Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323 https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t 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: Highlights Include 00:00 Why annual goals do not work for busy side hustlers 02:50 How 12 week sprints eliminate procrastination 05:55 The rule of only three goals with one focus per month 10:20 Why writing my goals down is non negotiable 12:40 How I break goals into simple weekly tasks 14:45 The recalculation rule that keeps me moving forward 17:00 Choosing a weekly self accountability day 21:00 Your 12 week sprint challenge Links Mentioned in This Episode https://sidehustlepro.co/ Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323 https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t https://www.youtube.com/sidehustlepro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re changing it up and I’m sitting in the guest chair. In this special “podcast swap” episode of Side Hustle Pro, I’m sharing an interview from the podcast To Tell You The Truth with host and Podcast Moguls student Brittany Sharpton. We dive into the concept of self-imposed barriers and how they can prevent entrepreneurs, especially Black women, from realizing their full potential. In this episode I share: Highlights Include: 00:00 Intro 03:30 From corporate to entrepreneur 09:55 The importance of having a side hustle 11:45 Overcoming biases 17:30 How to show up as a working mom 22:00 Getting your mojo back 27:15 Overcoming the limitations of the patriarchy 37:04 Tips to feed your soul 41:15 Beating fear and imposter syndrome Check out episode 495 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Links mentioned in this episode https://www.instagram.com/britthappenshq/https://www.instagram.com/totellyouthetruthpod/https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/https://sidehustlepro.lpages.co/your-first-1000-downloads/https://mlt.org/https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-198https://jensincero.com/https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Through-Fire-Memoir-Triumph-ebook/dp/B0BXM51HXNhttps://getgoodwithmoney.com/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss 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: Highlights Include: 00:00 Intro 03:14 Discovering identity 13:00 Navigating real estate 16:50 Polish Bar success 23:08 Transferring skills from previous industries 34:19 Navigating real estate and running a business 40:48 Building confidence through successful selling 50:00 Personal branding through authenticity 1:00:00 Power of partnership 1:11:00 Tips for entrepreneurs Check out episode 494 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Links mentioned in this episode https://serhant.com/agents/tricia-lee-rileyhttps://www.instagram.com/lovetricialee/?hl=enhttps://serhant.com/agents/tricia-lee-rileyhttps://www.restorationplaza.org/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If 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.

As an entrepreneur, content creation has become a huge part of expanding a business. So this week I’m sharing 4 tips that have helped me take the pressure off creating awesome content while running a business. In this episode I’m sharing: Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Links mentioned in this episode https://www.sidehustlepro.co/startyourhustle/https://www.podcastmoguls.com/https://amzn.to/3KaMiGNhttps://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-37ba1da3/list/WQ7ES8GSRRBH?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfinfluencer-37ba1da3_P22F9MBGA63FZKWR7V1WClick here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If 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 Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro 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.com CONNECT WITH ME Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro Podcast: Side Hustle Pro Business inquiries: hi@sidehustlepro.co CHAPTERS 00:00 Realizing burnout 01:20 When exhaustion becomes normal 03:05 The power of rest 04:40 Relearning prioritization 06:30 Time boundaries and rebuilding my schedule 09:30 Money, fear, and shrinking my confidence 12:40 Self-care and putting myself back in the budget 15:00 What rebuilding actually looks like 17:00 Your next step Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ready to finally take the leap and start your side hustle, but don’t know where to start? This week we are outlining nine high-potential side hustles that can realistically scale to replace or significantly supplement your full-time income. Now these are not quick-fix ideas, these are long-term businesses that can bring you recurring revenue by leveraging automation tools (especially AI), and refining your marketing so clients find and trust you. Take it from someone who has built an entire brand on side hustling! In this episode I share: Highlights include: Check out episode 491 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Links mentioned in this episode https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ8wQegpaMW8YR72ZgrS0bhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuN8j7YEDFghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A672riddr1Ehttps://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicailamatthewsokome Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If 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: https://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro 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: Highlights Include 00:00: Intro 02:10: Starting IC Technologies with her sister Camille 04:30: Becoming a speaker and author and how speaking scaled her impact 08:20: Building a disability-led, wellness-centered company 12:00: How corporate strategy + personal healing became her business superpower 16:15: The growth that came after walking away from the “known” 20:45: Helping organizations cultivate inclusion and sustainable wellness 26:30: Advice for anyone ready to pivot from corporate into purpose Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t?si=8daf52a57e054042 Links Mentioned in This Episode https://www.iseetechinc.com/http://www.lakilabowden.com/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Guest Social Media Info Lakila'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 someone very special, my sister, Nadeen Matthews Blair and her pivot story is going to speak directly to anyone who’s ever felt called to reinvent themselves. After 20 years in banking, management consulting, and C-suite leadership, Nadeen hit a point where the titles, the pressure, and the nonstop demands were no longer aligned with the life she wanted for herself and her family. So she did what so many high-achieving women fear doing: she stepped back, listened to the whisper, and chose a new path. That path led her to Crescent Advisory Group, where she now teaches professionals, creatives, and new entrepreneurs how to use AI with confidence. What’s wild is that she built the entire business using just four beginner-friendly AI tools and today, she’s breaking them all down for you. Whether you’re in a pivot, launching a side hustle, or trying to understand where AI fits into your next chapter, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a simple starting point. In This Episode, Nadeen Shares: before If you’ve been feeling the pull to pivot or you’re curious about how to use AI without feeling overwhelmed, this is your episode. Watch Episode 489 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps. Links mentioned in this episode Crescent Advisory Group ChatGPT Perplexity NameLix Gamma Lovable MIT AI Courses Alicia Little’s AI Innovation Program Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro Nadeen Matthews Blair IG: https://www.instagram.com/nadeenmatthewsblair/ Nadeen Matthews Blair LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadeenmatthews/ 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: Highlights Include 00:00 Intro 03:10 Launching Kido and building community through culture 08:45 Getting national recognition (including Barack Obama’s shout-out) 13:20 The moment she knew it was time to close her storefront 17:15 Navigating shifting customer habits post-pandemic 22:40 Starting over as a strategist and redefining success 27:00 Creating Circulate and supporting small businesses 33:15 Lessons on resilience, rest, and rediscovering your "why" 40:00 Advice for entrepreneurs in transition Watch episode 488 on YouTube and listen on all podcast apps Links mentioned in this episode @kiwimercuryhttps://www.keewanurullah.com/ https://sidehustlepro.co Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If 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 Guest Social Media Info Instagram: @kiwimercury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re diving into how to shift your mindset to set yourself up for success. Here’s the thing I’ve learned over the years that your mindset isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s the foundation for everything you’re trying to build. Whether it’s pushing past fear to finally launch your business, staying consistent when sales are slow, or silencing that little voice in your head saying, ‘Who are you to do this?’ it all comes back to how you think and how you show up for yourself. In this episode I share: Highlights include: Check out episode 487 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Links mentioned in this episode https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustleProhttps://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naMuG3Abzmohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjQqNBd8-xAClick here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If 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: https://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Side Hustle Pro podcast, your headquarters for turning passion projects into profitable businesses! I’m Nicaila, and today we’re talking about how to find (and protect) the time you need to build your side hustle. I get it: Working a full-time job, juggling family commitments, and trying to live your life can make your side hustle goals feel impossible. But trust me, it’s not. I used to think I had zero free hours, but as soon as I did a reality check, I found pockets of time I could reclaim. Here’s how you can do the same. In this episode I share about: Highlights include: Check out episode 486 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Links mentioned in this episode https://sidehustlepro.co/https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicailamatthewsokomehttps://brownambitionpodcast.com/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If 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: https://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.