Jamila Souffrant is the author of the book Your Journey To Financial Freedom, and the host of the Journey To Launch podcast. As a go-to thought leader in the personal finance field, her podcast has amassed over 4+ million total downloads. Starting her journey by saving over $100K in two years, she is now financially free.  In this episode she shares: How she went from aggressive saving to over $400K years and becoming debt-free The best and easiest way to traditionally publish your book What methods of income-earning have failed her and how she helps others find what works best for them ..read more

This week we are getting a masterclass in content-based business with Bola Sokunbi. Bola is a finance expert, 4-time bestselling author, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media/education platforms for women in the U.S. In this episode she shares: Her start as a financial advisor while side hustling Clever Girl Finance  How she expanded past 1 to 1 business by creating courses and repeatable content  How she was able to financially thrive while making her platforms free and accessible  Highlights include: 00:00 Intro 07:15 Becoming a fina ..read more

This week we’re back for a very exciting update episode with Denise Woodard is the Founder and CEO of Partake Foods, the allergy-friendly packaged food company inspired by her daughter’s experience with food allergies. Created in 2016, Denise started the business by self-distributing cookies around NYC, eventually becoming a Certified B Corporation and raising millions of dollars in investment capital.  In this episode she shares: Her strategies to getting investors interested, including big names like HER and Rihanna How she became the first Black woman to raise more than $1 Million pu ..read more

This week I sat down for a very inspiring chat with Mignon François, the #1 national best-selling author of Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe, and founder of a multi-million dollar cupcake empire, The Cupcake Collection.  In this episode she shares: Why having a great product and determination got her community to support her vision The different financial methods she used, like cash stuffing, to reinvest into her business and employees How she leveraged $5 and turned it into a legacy with over five million cupcakes sold  And much more, you don’t want to miss the ..read more

So, you’ve figured out the side hustle you want to pursue. Now what’s the next step? Hint: It’s finding your audience. I’m not talking about just anyone who might come across your side hustle, I’m talking about the specific person who needs and wants what you’re offering! It’s time to get creative and identify who it is you’re talking to, and I’ve got a roadmap to help you do so. This episode is part two of the Side Hustle Pro Bootcamp series, where I teach you how to start your side hustle.  In this episode we discuss: How to identify your customer/audience by understanding their habi ..read more

This week in the guest chair we’re taking it back to Donyale Walton, founder of Hoop Mobb, Home of the Hoop Earring. Coming from Flint, Michigan, Donyale made her way to New York to learn the business ropes and was inspired to pursue her own ventures.  In this episode she shares: How she went outside of the box of where she’s from and gained unique skills by working in fashion  Her process of finding and working with the best manufacturers  How she’s able to build the best team and balance hiring family and friends  Highlights include: 00:00 Intro 05:30 Getting her star ..read more

You’ve done your research, gathered your materials and you’re ready to launch your side hustle. Now what? Keep GOING. This is the time to reevaluate, regroup, and dig deeper. A lot of side hustlers who get to this point will start to lose the spark they had when they first started. In episode 431, I’m giving you the tips to keep that same energy and build your side hustle into a sustainable business.  Tips shared include: How to affirm yourself to build confidence  The next steps to stay on track with your goals How to continue to find inspiration  Highlights include: 00:00 ..read more

This week in the guest chair we have Vanessa James, the dynamic founder of Vanessa James Media. Known as "the voice you hear everywhere," Vanessa is a seasoned Caribbean voice-over actress whose captivating voice has graced numerous iconic brands, including Netflix, Amazon, and the new promo voice for the nationally syndicated "Tamron Hall" daytime talk show. In this episode she shares about: How she uses her media company Vanessa James Media to advocate for diversity, inclusion, entrepreneurship, and creative collaboration The groundbreaking events she leads each year like Food, Wine, and F ..read more

This week in the guest chair I have Philomina Kane, Ghanaian-American entrepreneur and content creator. In 2017, she graduated from Princeton University and began to cement herself as a haircare YouTuber. Garnering a following of nearly 200,000 subscribers, Philomina became a guiding force, empowering Black women to embrace and care for their natural hair. After building a strong brand and loyal following, Philomina founded KIN Apparel, a brand dedicated to crafting satin lined hoodies and hats for both hair protection and comfort.  In this episode she shares about: How the innovative a ..read more

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 mak ..read more