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

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 yo