This multi-hyphenate artist is the best example as to how pursuing that side hustle you’ve always dreamed about can pay off.
In the guest chair this week we have Nicole Crowder, an acclaimed designer, upholsterer, editor/writer, and curator. After her first custom furniture collection launched in 200 World Market US retail stores, Nicole continues to expand and now collaborates with brands that span across advertising, hospitality, fashion and television to create modern heirlooms and redefine space making.
In this episode she shares:
Highlights include:
00:00 Intro
02:30 Building a photography portfolio
08:49 Discovering the world of upholstery
11:43 Researching and fine-tuning the craft
13:14 Landing contracts with huge brands
19:48 Navigating negotiations for maximum profit
25:34 Building a pay structure
31:07 Being featured on HBO’s Insecure
41:58 Tips for entrepreneurs
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This week in the guest chair we have Kimberly Waters, founder of Modern Urban Sensory Experiences, or MUSE, a luxury boutique fragrance house based in Harlem, NY. When Kimberly realized her role in corporate America was not providing her room to grow into her potential, she launched MUSE out of the parlor floor of a friend’s brownstone on Convent Ave in Harlem and has been growing ever since.
Highlights Include:
00:00 Intro
04:19 Gathering expertise in fragrance
09:50 Challenges in corporate America
13:46 Small-scale beginnings
22:46 Self-financing her side hustle
28:03 The unique customer experience
35:26 Revenue streams
39:18 Target audience and marketing
51:13 Tips for entrepreneurs
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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 fashion corporate world, Germanee realized she thrived in offering her talents as a personal stylist and started side hustling.
In this episode she shares:
Highlights include:
00:00 Introduction
4:08 From biochem to fashion
6:22 The world of corporate fashion
11:35 Transitioning into personal styling
17:49 Strategizing finances to go full time
22:36 Nomad life and gigs to meet ends meet
29:14 Working with a celebrity stylist
36:58 Launching GG Styling Firm
39:53 Maximizing cash flow
42:34 Tips for entrepreneurs
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This week in the guest chair we have Robiar Smith, CEO of R.B. Pest Solutions. In a male-dominated field, she is trailblazing her way to the top and building a legacy business for her family and community. Juggling two rapidly growing companies in an unexpected industry, she's redefining success and breaking barriers.
In this episode she shares:
Highlights include:
00:00 Intro
2:30 Following the pest control legacy
6:34 How an MBA helped launch the business
12:57 Acquiring customers and making them long time clients
21:34 Phases of scaling a business
25:41 Developing and testing retail products
29:37 Difference in service-based and product-based business
32:44 Maintaining profitability
35:48 Tips for entrepreneurs
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Today we have in the guest chair Selina Howard, founder and CEO of Vanglorious Brides. Getting her start as a teacher and side hustling as a wedding planner, Selina found her passion and niche in dressing brides. Today, Vainglorious Brides offers custom bridal shopping experiences, day of dressing services, bridal fashion event production, and more.
In this episode she shares:
Highlights Include:
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This week in the guest chair we have DeNeitra Burnett, the Founder and CEO of Savvy Events, a Los-Angeles based event production and creative agency. DeNeitra has used her creativity and grit to climb to the top of the events industry, working closely with entertainment titans and Fortune 500 companies like HBO, Netflix, and Hulu, among others.
DeNeitra shares how when the events business was shut down during the Pandemic, she pivoted her business to custom mailers, leading to her scaling Savvy Events to a 7-Figure Business.
In this episode DeNeitra shares:
Highlights Include:
00:00 Intro
04:16 Event planning
09:22 Work-life balance
18:10 Percentage-based pricing
23:57 Pivoting to mailers
31:13 Adapting staffing structure
34:50 Tips for entrepreneurs
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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 just 25 years old, Alexis is the host of the top-rated Too Smart For This Podcast and has worked with brands like Lululemon, Rare Beauty, Microsoft, and Miss Dior as a content creator.
In this episode she shares:
Highlights Include:
00:00 Intro
03:00 Confidence and putting yourself out there
09:55 Becoming a lifestyle influencer
12:04 Navigating side hustling and a corporate role
19:27 Collaboration with Rare Beauty
20:48 Launching a robe company
29:09 MBA program at Wharton
39:20 Transparency in content creation
44:07 The importance of building a team
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This week in the guest chair we have Reyna Noriega, a multifaceted visual artist. Being encouraged to pursue her talents by her parents, she was led to become an art teacher. It was there she discovered her true passion for art and a confidence in herself that would lead her to becoming a full-time artist. With her newfound belief in herself, she began manifesting dream projects and securing brand partnerships with big names like Apple, American Express, and Warby Parker.
In this episode she shares:
Highlights include:
2:45 Figuring out a career path
6:57 Juggling multiple side hustles
14:32 Brand partnerships
16:40 Trusting your intuition and having confidence
23:56 leveraging social media
37:56 Handling the costs of entrepreneurship
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This week we are back with Wilglory Tanjong, the Founder and CEO of Anima Iris, a technology-driven luxury bag brand that is industrializing Africa through retail. Starting with a personal investment of $5K, in under two years Wilglory has scaled Anima Iris into a multimillion-dollar valued company.
In this episode she shares:
Highlights Include:
4:39 Establishing business in Senegal
12:19 Financial readiness and having a mentor
19:31 Juggling grad school and launching a business
24:35 Building a reliable team in Senegal
35:54 Paying yourself in your business
43:06 Standing out through marketing
47:34 Working with Beyoncé
59:05 Meeting growing fulfillment needs
1:04:13 Top tips for entrepreneurs
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This week in the guest chair we have Ashley Reynolds, Founder of Cloth & Paper. After Ashley left her corporate finance job of 9 years, she decided to take a chance on herself. She started designing planner inserts from scratch with no previous background or education in graphic design. Shortly after, a stationery business blossomed and the line grew to offer leather planners, luxury pens, and more quintessential styles. Today Cloth & Paper is a brand with over 40 employees, over 130K Instagram followers, and thousands of passionate customers.
In this episode she shares:
Highlights Include:
4:15 Transitioning to entrepreneurship
9:35 Authenticity in marketing
16:55 The manufacturing process
20:39 Maintaining low margins
25:54 Mastering the hiring process
28:43 Navigating competitors
32:01 Creating a product line
34:06 Tips for entrepreneurs
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This week in the guest chair we have Jasmine Taylor, founder & owner of Baddies and Budgets, a financial education platform that aims to make products & provide a community for black women who are struggling with their finances. By addressing her own personal finance issues and sharing her experiences on TikTok, Jasmine built a strong audience of people who resonated with her journey.
In this episode she shares about:
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