Side Hustle Pro
Episodes
509: Opening Up About My Journey as an Autism Mom
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is one of the most personal and vulnerable conversations I’ve ever shared. I’m opening up about my journey as an autism mom, from the...
508: The Tax Mistakes Side Hustlers Make That Cost Them Thousands (And How to Avoid Them)
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a side hustler or solopreneur, taxes can go from simple to overwhelming real fast and the truth is, many entrepreneurs are quietly losing ...
507: The Hidden Cost of Waiting Until You're Ready
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to finally start that thing you said you’d do this year, this episode is your wake-up call. Because ...
506: 5 Simple Ways to Get Paid for What You Already Know
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest misconceptions I see when it comes to making money is the belief that you need to start from scratch. A new certification, a brand ...
505: From YouTube Exec to Full-Time Creator: How Chanel Tyler Turned Content Creation Into 5-Figure Passive Income
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair is Chanel Tyler, a strategist, creator, and self-described “contentpreneur” who has worked across investment banking,...
504: How to Go From Side Hustle to $1 Million | My Coaching Session with Dielle Charon
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 busi...
503: She Got Laid Off…Then Built a YouTube Income to Pay Her Bills
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair, Symone Austin shares her powerful journey from being laid off to building a thriving YouTube platform.After recording an...
502: My 12-Week Reset: Health, Money & Business
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 elevatin...
501: Laid Off: Now What? 5 Ways to Generate Income While You’re Unemployed
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
500: I've Recorded 500 Podcast Episodes: Here's What I've Learned
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
499: How to Make Your First $1K Side Hustling
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
498: How to Start a Side Hustle Without Quitting Your Job
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
497: 7 Side Hustles That Can Make Real Money
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 abou...
496: The 12-Week Sprint Approach That Changed My Side Hustle Results
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
495: Breaking My Own Glass Ceiling
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
494: Owning Manhattan’s Tricia Lee: From Beauty Mogul to Real Estate Titan
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 hi...
493: How To Make Content For Your Business In Less Than 1 Hour A Week
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pr...
492: Rebuilding My Business After Burnout
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.Res...
491: 9 Side Hustles You Can Start Today That Could Replace Your 9-5
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sid...
490: She Left Corporate and Built a 7-Figure Business
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair, Dr. Lakila Bowden shares her powerful journey from leading thousands inside Fortune 500 companies to co-founding ISee Te...
489: How to Start a Side Hustle with AI (feat. Nadeen Matthews Blair)
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
488: The Power in the Pivot: How Keewa Nurullah Is Rebuilding After Closing Her Dream Business
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
487: Mindset Hacks For Every Business Owner
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 min...
486: How to Side Hustle With a Full-Time Job
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Side Hustle Pro podcast, your headquarters for turning passion projects into profitable businesses! I’m Nicaila, and today we’...
485: How to Turn Your Skills Into a Side Hustle
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Always wanted to start a side hustle but didn’t know what industry to try? This week I’m breaking down the exact process of identifying the skills...
484: Demetria Lucas on Taking Career Risks and Embracing Pivots
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re airing my first ever live podcast! I had the opportunity to sit down with author, journalist, and media powerhouse Demetria Lucas at...
483: The First 3 Moves I’d Make If I Were Starting a Side Hustle Today
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I’m sharing the first three moves I’d make if I were starting a side hustle today and it’s not what you think.Over the yea...
482: 7 Side Hustles That Pay When You’re Unemployed
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being out of work can feel scary, the bills don’t stop, and self-doubt creeps in. But here’s the thing: this doesn’t have to be the end of your ...
481: Why Pivoting Isn’t Failure (My Real Story)
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For a long time, I believed pivoting meant I had failed. But now, I’ve learned that pivoting is actually proof that you’re still growing, still ex...
480: My Life Was Running Me Until I Took This Step
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo Expansion Era episode, I’m opening up about a turning point in my journey: when I realized my life was running me, not the other way ar...
479: When Business Gets Hard, Do This (Don’t Quit)
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m back in the Expansion Era to go deeper into how to slow down without quitting, especially when business (or life) feels heavy. I’m ...
478: Why I Lost My Mojo
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair is… me! I’m kicking off a new season with a solo episode to share what I’m calling my Expansion Era.In this deeply ...
477: How Codie Elaine Oliver Brought Black Love To The Big Screen
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I sat down with Codie Elaine Oliver, the CEO and Co-founder of Black Love, Inc. The 100% Black owned media company, founded by Codie Elaine ...
476: How Germanee G Went From GAP Inc. to Celebrity Stylist REWIND
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Germanee Gerald, founder of GG&Co Styling Firm, a brand and image styling company. Getting her start in the f...
475: Why Your Podcast Isn't Making Money (and How to Fix It)
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m back with a solo episode where I’m giving you the tools to make money with your podcast. When I became a full-time podcaster in 2017...
474: What It Takes to Launch a Chick-fil-A Franchise w/ Kareem Edwards
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Kareem Edwards, one of the very first men to grace the Side Hustle Pro guest chair! Hailing from Far Rockaway, Qu...
473: Melyssa Ford on Health, Hustle, and Healing
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Melyssa Ford, media personality, actress, and advocate known for her dynamic presence in entertainment. With a ca...
472: How Two Side Hustlers Became The Go-To Merchandisers For Businesses Across America REWIND
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Quianne Perrin Savoy and Sonja Smith, founders of The Merch Studio. They provide businesses and entrepreneurs wit...
471: From Ghana To Ulta: How Hanahana Beauty’s Founder Is Expanding Her Brand REWIND
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abena Boamah-Acheampong is the founder + CEO of Hanahana Beauty, a consciously clean skin care, beauty + wellness brand. As a former 7th grade math te...
470: This NYC Native Runs a Luxury Fragrance Boutique Out Of Her Harlem Brownstone REWIND
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Kimberly Waters, founder of Modern Urban Sensory Experiences, or MUSE, a luxury boutique fragrance house ba...
469: Turning Grief Into Growth: How Amy Anaiz Built a Sustainable Home Brand
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Amy Anaiz, a celebrated photographer turned product founder and the creator of OZAIZ, a sustainable home goods an...
468: How Side Hustling Nurse Naseema McElroy Paid Off $1M in Debt
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Naseema McElroy, author and the founder of Financially Intentional, a platform about personal finance and living ...
467: From Accountant to Clean Beauty CEO: How Tisha Thompson Launched LYS Beauty Into Sephora
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair, I’m joined by Tisha Thompson, the founder and CEO of LYS Beauty, the first Black-owned clean cosmetics brand to be car...
466: From Actuary to Podcaster: How Marina Batliwalla Launched a Financial Literacy Show for Women and Girls
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair, we’re spotlighting Marina Batliwalla, financial professional and host of the Banking on Girls podcast. Born in India, ...
465: The Founder of Boss Women Media Launched a Second Business While Pregnant With Twins
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Marty McDonald, founder of Elle Olivia & Boss Women Media. Her background in corporate laid the foundation to...
464: From Corporate Employee to CEO Coach: Monique R. Shields on Teaching Women to Thrive
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair, we have Monique R. Shields, executive coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Claimed, a program dedicated to helping high-a...
463: From $300 Side Hustle to Seven-Figure Scent Empire
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Maekaeda Gibbons, Trinidad-born founder & CEO of Brown Sugar Babe, the cult-favorite fragrance and body-care ...
462: How Legendary Rootz Went From Dorm‑Room Tees to Retail Shelves
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Raven Gibson, multidisciplinary designer and founder of the empowering apparel and lifestyle brand Legendary ...
461: Rachel Rodgers on Million-Dollar Decisions and Letting Go to Grow
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Rachel Rodgers—entrepreneur, coach, and bestselling author of We Should All Be Millionaires. She's back on the ...
460: This Side Hustler Created a Curated Beauty Supply Store and Community In Ann Arbor
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m excited to chat with someone I go way back with, Sheena McCullers. Sheena is the founder of Della’s Beauty Supply. Della’s was lau...
459: Her Plant-Based Soaps Landed Her On Shark Tank And On The Path To $1.2M In Sales
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Kristen Dunning, founder and CEO of Gently Soap - a bathing brand built on her self-developed herbal infusions.&n...
458: Why Your Podcast Isn't Making Money (and How to Fix It)
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m back with a solo episode where I’m giving you the tools to make money with your podcast. When I became a full-time podcaster in 2017...
457: How Julia Coney Pivoted Careers to Pioneer a New Era in the Food & Wine Industry
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Julia Coney, award winning wine writer, speaker, & consultant. Julia wears many hats, including being th...
456: How To Build a LinkedIn Profile That Helps You Side Hustle
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re taking it back to my convo with Portia Obeng, social media strategist, LinkedIn coach, and former Side Hustle Pro social media manag...
455: How One Podcast Became a Six-Figure Consulting Firm w/ Zach Nunn
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair, we have former Podcast Moguls student Zach Nunn, Founder and CEO of Living Corporate. Zach unpacks how he turned hi...
454: Demetria Lucas on Taking Career Risks and Embracing Pivots
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re airing my first ever live podcast! I had the opportunity to sit down with author, journalist, and media powerhouse Demetria Lucas at...
453: 9 Side Hustles You Can Start Today That Could Replace Your 9-5
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sid...
452: Feeling Stuck? My Favorite Techniques to Get Back on Track
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am back with a solo episode where I share my favorite techniques to get back on track when you're feeling stuck. It's time to take a step back...
451: What It Takes to Launch a Chick-fil-A Franchise w/ Kareem Edwards
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Kareem Edwards, one of the very first men to grace the Side Hustle Pro guest chair! Hailing from Far Rockaway, Qu...
450: How to Side Hustle With a Full-Time Job
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Side Hustle Pro podcast, your headquarters for turning passion projects into profitable businesses! I’m Nicaila, and today we’...
449: How to Turn Your Skills Into a Side Hustle
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Always wanted to start a side hustle but didn’t know what industry to try? This week I’m breaking down the exact process of identifying the skills...
448: Breaking My Own Glass Ceiling
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
447: Harlem’s Fashion Row CEO Shares Her Secret To Sponsorship w/ Brandice Daniel
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have a returning guest Brandice Daniel, founder and CEO of Harlem’s Fashion Row. Brandice launched Harlem’s Fashio...
446: Mindset Hacks For Every Business Owner
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
445: Done Is Better Than Perfect
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re diving into one of my favorite mantras: Done is better than perfect.I was inspired by my decision to relaunch my Master the Gram Cha...
444: Five Steps to Finally Launch Your Side Hustle
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off this new year by welcoming new and returning listeners to Side Hustle Pro with a reminder that it’s never too late—or too earl...
[BONUS] Master The Gram Challenge To Kick Off 2025!
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of feeling stuck when it comes to Instagram? Not sure how to use it to promote your business effectively? If creating content feels over...
443: She Side Hustled Her Way To a Multi-Million Dollar Wine Business (Feat. Whitney Gates)
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Whitney Gates, an experienced marketing leader turned entrepreneur as co-founder and CEO of Wondry Wine. Her dive...
442: Melyssa Ford on Health, Hustle, and Healing
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Melyssa Ford, media personality, actress, and advocate known for her dynamic presence in entertainment. With a ca...
441: How Alexis Barber Balances Being A Wharton MBA, Influencer, and Founder
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Alexis Barber, a lifestyle influencer and founder of Too Collective, a modern wellness and loungewear brand. At j...
440: She Went From NICU Nurse To Full-Time Content Creator and Published Author
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Helena Faustin is a Registered Nurse and content creator from New York City who has garnered an audience of millions by sharing her love and passion f...
439: How Podcasting Changed Her Career Trajectory w/ Hiwote Getaneh
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a special student spotlight featuring Hiwote Getaneh, an audio producer curious about human-centered, emotion-driven storytelling. W...
438: How Arsha Jones Took Capital City’s Mambo Sauce To The Next Level
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we are back for an update episode with Arsha Jones, founder of Capital City- the DC-based company behind the wildly popul...
437: Balanced Black Girl Les Alfred on When to Bet on Yourself
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have fellow podcaster Les Alfred, content creator and host of the Balanced Black Girl podcast. Les shares her journey ...
436: Mastering Financial Freedom W/ Author & Podcast Host Jamila Souffrant
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
435: How Clever Girl Finance Went From Side Hustle To Worldwide Platform
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
434: How Denise Woodard Got Jay-Z, Rihanna, and HER To Partake In Her Packaged Foods Company Rewind
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
433: How The Cupcake Collection Founder Mignon François Turned $5 Into Five Million Cupcakes Sold
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Withou...
432: Hoop Mobb Is Becoming A Household Name By Making Jewelry For The Culture
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, Do...
431: How To Move Forward With Your Side Hustle
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 reevalua...
430: The Voice Behind the Brands: Vanessa James on Building a Creative Empire
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
429: How To Test Out Your Side Hustle
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Flashback Friday episode, we’re taking it back to the steps to take when starting your side hustle, specifically how to test it out. All the...
428: How KIN Apparel’s Founder Turned a Dorm Room Side Hustle Into a $10 Million Business
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair I have Philomina Kane, Ghanaian-American entrepreneur and content creator. In 2017, she graduated from Princeton Universi...
427: How To Find The Right Audience or Customer For Your Side Hustle
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ju...
426: Owning Manhattan’s Tricia Lee: From Beauty Mogul to Real Estate Titan
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 hi...
425: How To Choose The Right Side Hustle For You (Flashback Friday)
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re still struggling to discover your perfect side hustle, you’re not alone. It’s because you’re good at more than one thing. But here’...
424: She Started a Cleaning Business as a Side Hustle, Now It’s a Million Dollar Business
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Jhanilka Hartzog, podcaster and owner of Founders Cleaning Business University. Together, she and her husband Ant...
423: Use This Quick LinkedIn Hack to Build Your Email List Fast
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This quick and easy LinkedIn hack will grow your email list fast. In this Flashback Friday episode, I’m giving you the easy step by step process of ...
422: Why You Should Give Yourself Permission to Learn Out Loud
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m diving into why you should give yourself permission to learn out loud. In my entrepreneurial journey, I go through seasons of learnin...
421: Behind The Scenes: I'm Testing A New Email Strategy In My Business
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Flashback Friday I’m back to give you an inside look at a new marketing strategy I’m testing out. You guys know, I love to try new ways to pr...
420: How To Build a LinkedIn Profile That Helps You Side Hustle
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have a very special guest, Portia Obeng, social media strategist, LinkedIn coach, and former Side Hustle Pro social me...
419: FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Tangible Tips I Used To Scale My Side Hustle To A Full Time Business
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Flashback Friday episode, I’m giving you the real deal with 7 tangible tips to scale your side hustle to a full time business. Havi...
418: She Took Her Clean Beauty Business From Instagram to the NYC Oculus
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Jazmin Alvarez, the visionary founder and chief curator of Pretty Well Beauty, a black-owned clean beauty destina...
417: FLASHBACK FRIDAY: How To Find Your Niche
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m back with a solo episode where I share some insights on finding your niche to help you narrow down your side hustle. There are endless...
416: Growing a Genuine Instagram Following for Your Side Hustle
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growing an Instagram following doesn’t have to be intimidating. In this episode, I’m giving you actionable strategies for building a genuine ...
415: How To Make Your Next Move Your Best Move w/ Kimberly Brown
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of consultants and career developers, it can feel impossible to find the right fit. Kimberly Brown stands out as an expert whose leadersh...
414: Feeling Stuck? My Favorite Techniques to Get Back on Track
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am back with a solo episode where I share my favorite techniques to get back on track when you're feeling stuck. It's July, and half of the ye...
413: Why Your Podcast Isn't Making Money (and How to Fix It)
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m back with a solo episode where I’m giving you the tools to make money with your podcast. When I became a full-time podcaster in 2017...
412: How To Achieve The Career of Your Dreams And The Salary You Deserve w/ Mandi Woodruff-Santos
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Mandi Woodruff-Santos, a globally recognized career expert, founder of the MandiMoney Makers, and co-host of the ...
411: How Julia Coney Pivoted Careers to Pioneer a New Era in the Food & Wine Industry
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the guest chair we have Julia Coney, award winning wine writer, speaker, & consultant. Julia wears many hats, including being the Win...