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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:
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
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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
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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
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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:
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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.
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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
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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:
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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:
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
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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:
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.
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ChatGPT
Perplexity
NameLix
Gamma
Lovable
MIT AI Courses
Alicia Little’s AI Innovation Program
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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:
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
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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:
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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:
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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 you do effortlessly and turning them into a profitable side hustle.
In this episode I share:
Highlights include:
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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 the On Air Fest in Brooklyn, NY.
From launching A Belle in BK to building an empire that spans books, film, podcasting, and more, Demetria has mastered the art of evolving and thriving as a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur. Taking risks and flawlessly pivoting has paid off.
In this episode she shares:
Highlights Include:
00:00 Intro
03:36 Breaking into the book industry
08:20 Streams of steady income
13:45 Building a personal brand and podcast
24:08 Traveling the world
27:00 The ups and downs of finances in freelancing
36:15 Tips for entrepreneurs
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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 years, I’ve seen so many new side hustlers get caught up in the wrong things (logos, websites, Instagram aesthetic), and miss the real work that actually builds momentum and income. So I’m breaking down what I’d focus on right now if I had to start all over again.
These are the same foundational steps that helped me build Side Hustle Pro from an idea into a full-fledged business, and they’re the same ones I teach my clients today.
In this episode, I share:
00:00 Intro
02:10 Getting clear on the problem you solve
06:00 Finding your target audience
08:36 Validating your idea fast
11:09 What to ask during validation calls
14:41 Pricing with confidence
15:00 Building a simple funnel, not a website
19:03 How one simple email list changed everything
21:02 Recap: The 3 moves to start your side hustle today
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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 story. It can be the beginning of your expansion. Today, I’m sharing seven side hustles you can start right now to rebuild your confidence, earn income, and remind yourself that you have options.
Each of these hustles has the potential to bring in quick cash this month or grow into a long-term business. Momentum builds confidence, and confidence builds opportunity.
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Side Hustle Pro Nicaila Matthews Okome
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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 expanding, and still in motion.
In this episode, I open up about why I recently applied for a job, how it connects to everything I’ve built with Side Hustle Pro, and the lessons I’m learning in this new season.
In this episode, I share:
Highlights include:
00:00 Intro
02:20 What pivoting really means
07:05 Why I applied for a new role
11:45 Lessons from past pivots that shaped Side Hustle Pro
16:20 How comparison creates false shame
20:59 Why pivots keep you in motion
25:00 The role of podcasting in creating new opportunities
28:00 Closing thoughts + live class invite
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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 around. I share the step I took to shift that dynamic and the five powerful lessons that continue to guide me today. From building discipline like a muscle, to falling in love with the process, to tracking effort over outcomes, these lessons are helping me reclaim balance, confidence, and control. I’m still in the process myself, but I know these insights can help you start running your life, too.
In this episode I share:
Highlights include:
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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 sharing my own experiences navigating tough seasons in entrepreneurship, what it means to identify and pull your levers, and how I stabilize myself before getting back into action. From sponsorship slowdowns to shifting income streams, I walk you through the real strategies I use to find balance and keep moving forward.
In this episode, I share:
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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 personal and vulnerable episode, I open up about how I lost my mojo, what I’ve been navigating as a mom and entrepreneur, and the steps I’m taking to rebuild my confidence, health, and business.
In this episode I share:
00:00 Intro
03:00 Why I’m calling this the Expansion Era
10:00 Navigating motherhood and identity shifts
20:00 Business setbacks and financial uncertainty
30:00 Hiring a fitness coach and rebuilding my health
40:00 Getting back into business coaching and regaining confidence
55:00 Returning to therapy and releasing shame
1:05:00 Lessons for anyone in a season of rebuilding
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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 Oliver and husband Tommy Oliver, is a hub for Black couples and singles to have transparent conversations around relationships, parenthood, dating, and more through their app, podcast network, documentaries, and live events. We get the inside scoop on how Codie built her show from the ground up and grew into a multimedia empire.
In this episode she shares:
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