Side Hustle Pro: Women Entrepreneurs | Black Women Business Owners | Solopreneurs

The words "Side Hustle" means different things to everyone. In this episode I’m breaking down: The real definition of a side hustle How to tap into your talents to determine what your side hustle should be 5 steps you can take to get started on your side hustle TODAY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a Corporate America retiree, Meiko Drew walked away from a 6-figure salary to start a lifestyle and food empire. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. As the Side Hustle Pro Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Meiko will share the real picture of entrepreneurship after quitting your job. On this episode we talk about: The steps she took to prepare herself mentally and financially to quit her job Her early mistakes as an entrepreneur so far How she pays the bills as she works to build a profitable business Tune in for an eye-opening episode. Website: https://www.meikoandthedish.com/ Twitter: @MeikoandTheDish Instagram: @MeikoandTheDish Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What goes into the making of a Venture Capitalist? Wharton graduate and Michigan MBA Stefanie Thomas shifted from a career in banking at Citigroup to centering her passions around support for under-resourced entrepreneurs. But the road to VC was not always clear. Learn about the key experiences she gained at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, the steps she took to feed her entrepreneurial fire, and the way she set herself on the path to Senior Associate with Impact America Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest is Genese Jamilah, Founder of I Don’t Do Clubs, a successful events and lifestyle blog that caters to African American  professionals across the country. In 2015, Genese also created the popular Must Love Beards Day Party Series and the first ever Black-Owned Restaurant Month. You’ll hear how Genese built I Don’t Do Clubs into a profitable business and how she got her brand and coins in formation to prepare to leave her day job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the very first episode of Side Hustle Pro. In this episode I’ll share the vision for this podcast and tell you more about me, your host Nicaila Matthews. You’ll hear why quitting my first job at 24, a rejection from Google and taking the path less traveled inspired me to create and grow my side hustle into a profitable brand.  Plus, I’ll tell you what to expect each week on the show and give you a sneak peek at our first guest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.