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Welcome to the Leading in Color podcast! Listen as host, Sarah Morgan, tells the story of how and why she created this podcast. Also, learn more about Sarah as she shares her professional and personal journey from Recruiting Coordinator to HR Executive and Social Media sensation! Also check out these resources mentioned in the episode: Keirsten Greggs: www.traprecruiter.com Performance I Create podcast: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/performanceicreate Nicaila Matthews of Side Hustle Pro: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/ The Buzz on HR blog: www.thebuzzonhr.com Follow the Leading in Color podcast online: Facebook: leadingincolorpodcast Twitter: leadingincolor Instagram: leadingincolorpodcast Email the host with your feedback and questions: leadingincolorpodcast@gmail.com
Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got rational miracles, habitual courage, strategic differentiation, and more. Enjoy! For all the links, check out the show notes at https://www.hacktheprocess.com/process-hacker-news-for-may-8-2018-rational-miracles-habitual-courage-strategic-differentiation-and-more/ Books Kate Swoboda just launched her book, The Courage Habit, which she talks about in an interview with Paula Jenkins, another former Hack the Process guest, on the Jumpstart Your Joy podcast. Events Join Jina Anne and other speakers at SF Design Week’s Evolving Design Systems conference on June 12. Fundraisers Engel Jones has another audacious goal: To meet 1001 of his podcast guests face to face in the US and Canada in twelve weeks. Help prove the power of a conversation by supporting Engel’s aim! Media So SmugMug took over Flickr, and Tara Hunt shares her take on this new development. Can they truly make social great again? Just what exactly is a miracle? Kyeli and Pace Smith break down what miracles are in a more scientific sense in a new episode of The Dervish and the Mermaid. Handle rejections and stay motivated using these tips from the most recent episode of the Thriving Launch Podcast, hosted by Kamala Chambers and Luis Congdon. The Fierce Entrepreneur Podcast features Byron Morrison, who shares how failure helped him create a successful business. Writing As a leader, you can avoid creating a toxic culture by paying attention to these useful tips in a recent article written by Ron Carucci. Ron also pays a visit to Mitch Russo’s podcast to chat about the strategy of differentiation. What happens to SEO when you stop posting to social media sites? Jon Dykstra reveals his discoveries in a new article on the Fat Stacks Blog. Recommended Resources Couples Therapy, a new podcast hosted by Casey Neistat and Candice Pool, just released two new episodes! Josh Haynam recommends Casey’s vlogs. Spend two days in intensive workshops with Hay House authors at Hay House U Live in Toronto from May 19 to 20. Hay House was founded by Louise Hay, whose books Mike Massy found inspiring. On June 29, Social Media Day Denver 2018: Mile High Influence will be featuring a bunch of great speakers including John Lee Dumas, who is an influence on Tom Morkes, Nicaila Matthews, and Nicole Holland. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.
Process Hacker News for April 17, 2018 Trust in social media, San Francisco memories, a good night’s sleep, and more! For all the links, check out the show notes at: http://www.hacktheprocess.com/process-hacker-news-for-april-17-2018/ Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got trust in social media, San Francisco memories, a good night’s sleep, and more. Enjoy! Events Get your tickets for the first Pennsylvania Coworking Conference on April 26, where Indy Hall Founder, Alex Hillman is taking part as a keynote speaker. Media In a recent interview on the Careers by Jen podcast, Jon De Waal explains how career transitions produce the best life transformation. Daily Crypto features Coin Mastery host Carter Thomas to discuss cryptocurrency investing, trading, and psychology. Jay Wong published a special episode where he reveals how he discovered his gift and hopes his tips will help you find yours. He also just interviewed Real Estate Investment Network’s CEO, Patrick Francey, on real estate investments. On the Business Owner’s Freedom Formula Podcast, Gavin Zuchlinski explains how to save time and automate your calendar with his product, Acuity. As a guest on the Create Your Own Life Podcast, Nicole Holland shares about her career and overcoming fear to become a business rockstar. In Nicole’s own podcast, she has a chat with Steve Sims, the founder of Bluefish, the company that makes impossible events happen. Writing Facebook is getting a lot of heat because of their recent confidentiality breach, and Ricky Yean writes about what it will take to trust Facebook again. Andi Galpern’s tenth year in San Francisco promoted her to write a blog post thinking back to the time she first decided to live in SF. Find out why a good night’s sleep is key to a high-performance team from an article in Entrepreneur written by Julian Hayes II. Rich Mironov stresses the value of talking directly to real customers in his recent Medium post. Recommended Resources Win ten business and personal development books being given away by Smart Passive Income’s Pat Flynn, who was a huge influence on some Hack the Process guests including Nicaila Matthews, Omar Zenhom, and Paula Jenkins. How do you know how much time you should spend in product discovery? Find out in this blog post by Teresa Torres, recommended by Rich Mironov. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a resource mentioned by Tom Morkes, Omar Zenhom, Ricky Yean, and Loic Le Meur, expresses optimism about Tesla Model 3 Sedan production in an interview on CBS News. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.
Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got reclaiming confidence, purpose & legacy, not-so-free video games, and more. Enjoy! For all the links, check out the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/process-hacker-news-for-march-20-2018/ Launches The newly-launched RightMessage by Brennan Dunn just published their feature roadmap. Interested in seeing what they can do for your website? Request a free demo! Events DC folks, come check out Nicaila Matthews on Let’s Talk Entrepreneurship by SheSaysDC on March 22, where she’ll be among three panelists to talk about their beginnings, their careers, and their struggles. Work at Indy Hall, founded by Alex Hillman, during Open Hall on April 9 with free day passes and catch the live acoustic performance of Saint Anytime which will go down at 7PM. You’ll find Rich Mironov back in Dublin, Ireland again on April 11 for Managing Stakeholders and Priorities, a one-day workshop for Product Managers. Everyone who attends gets a copy of Rich’s The Art of Product Management. Learn about Reclaiming Confidence on March 23 through a free workshop with Paula Jenkins. Media Stephen Hawking inspired many people, and Heather Chauvin is one of them. Listen to her episode about purpose and legacy on the Mom Is In Control Podcast. Carter Thomas was recently on the Bad Crypto Podcast, talking technical analysis. Crypto followers can also subscribe to Carter’s YouTube channel at Coin Mastery to stay on top of cryptocurrency trends. In the latest of episode of The Dervish and the Mermaid, you can listen to Kyeli and Pace Smith‘s take on why free video games are not free after all. Writing When your projects are finished, it doesn’t just end there. Find out the three things you need to do when you finish a project in the newest article from by Curtis McHale. Recommended Resources View from the Top founder Aaron Walker, whom Engel Jones recommended following, will take part in 3-Day MBA 2018, where the secrets and processes of the featured business folks will be uncovered. Boost the credibility of your page using these tips from Live Your Message founder Marisa Murgatroyd’s blog. Nicole Holland went through a program of Marisa’s. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.
Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got texting artists, entrepreneurial conversations, and lingerie. Enjoy! For all the links, visit the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/process-hacker-news-for-february-27-2018/ Events This year’s South by Southwest will run from March 9 to 18, where big names are joining the speaker lineup, including serial entrepreneur and Hack the Process guest Loic Le Meur. Register now! Media Ade Hassan of Nubian Skin changed the lingerie game when she went on a quest to redefine nude tones for women of color. Listen to her interview where she bares all on Sidehustle Pro with host Nicaila Matthews. In his new TEDx Talk, Ron Carucci explains the secret to having influence. Truly Social Founder Tara Hunt says that brands are not very spontaneous or flexible, so can brands be truly social? Watch her latest video to discover a few tips! Paula Jenkins of Jumpstart Your Joy Podcast just launched a new podcast series called Friendpreneur, aimed at sharing real conversations between Paula and other entrepreneur friends. Her first guest is self-care mentor, Christy Tending. Listen to how Entrepreneur and Podcast Host Sunny Durante let go of struggle and embraced the flow of life with Satori Prime brothers, Guy and Ilan Ferdman on the Have It All Podcast. Writing Artist texting is now a thing. Read Artist Manager Jake Udell’s article about it, and about Avochato, which lets artists mass text their fans. Avochato’s CEO, Alex de Simone, is a previous Hack the Process guest. Recently, Jon Dykstra got a cease and desist letter for embedding a YouTube video. Read his latest blog post to find out more about your rights and how the law can protect you in this sticky situation. Read the musings of Daniel Coffeen, in which he recalls reading Deleuze’s Difference and Repetition for the first time. Recommended Resources At City Summit 2018, Author Jay Samit got interviewed on entrepreneurship, success, and his book, Disrupt You!. Hack the Process guest Pam Wasley suggested following Jay. Rob Bell of The Robcast published a three-hour audio project on parenting observations called Launching Rockets last year with Kristen Bell. Now Kristen Bell is back again on the podcast to relaunch rockets. Rob was referenced by our latest Hack the Process guest Jon De Waal. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.
Process Hacker News for February 12, 2018 Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got digital nomads, documentaries, and leading through change. Enjoy! Events Mark your calendars! Navalent, founded by Ron Carucci brings you Leading through Turbulence, a virtual summit aimed at leading despite change, happening from March 5 to 9. If you’re joining ProductCamp Portland on March 10, you might be one of the lucky ones to get one of ten free copies of The Art of Product Management by Rich Mironov being given away at the event. Milestones Side Hustle Pro, hosted by Nicaila Matthews is featured in Apple Podcasts’ Black History Month Editors’ Picks. Way to Go, Nicaila! Writing Read Hampton Catlin’s interview on Managers Club where he gets asked about his background, his career, and his role as Senior Director of Engineering at Rent the Runway. Hampton’s own WHAM podcast also released a new episode where Hampton and Michael talk about the Nintendo Switch while drinking Kavalan. Would you like to know more about trends in diversity and inclusion from 2017 to 2018? Michelle Kim gives us her perspective in her recent Medium post. You can also find out what she had to say when Quartz at Work asked her if women bosses have an extra responsibility to look out for women in the workplace. Online banking for digital nomads, who may have no permanent physical address, can be tricky to manage, but Michelle Dale’s got some suggestions that might help you if you find yourself in this situation. Launches MentorSF’s 2018 Spring Guest Series introduces producer Louis Karim as Frank Strona’s first guest. Frank interviews him about his documentary project on immigrants, Where I Belong Now. The Groundless Ground Podcast just kicked off its first episode! Tune in to Lisa Dale Miller’s soothing voice as she discusses healing through meditation and psychotherapy. Media It’s alright not to be approved by everyone, but as Kesha Moore explains in this video, it’s essential to have a healthy competition with yourself to be able to grow. All you location-independent folks out there who are wondering what the top 5 cities for digital nomads are, Omar Zenhom has the answer for you! Malek Banoun is changing Facebook pages. To keep getting updates, like Coach Malek on Facebook. Recommended Resources You can stand out by being yourself. Dorie Clark tells her story as a guest on the Business Done Differently. Ron Carucci and Nicole Holland are two Hack the Process guests who mentioned Dorie. Discover your message, brand, and business plan with Marisa Murgatroyd at Message to Money LIVE, a three-day workshop starting February 16 in Los Angeles. Marisa was a recommendation made by Nicole Holland during her interview on Hack the Process. On February 28 in Brussels, Tristan Kromer will be holding Lead Startup Fundamentals, where startup owners can learn about managing innovation projects. Rich Mironov mentioned Tristan in his Hack the Process interview. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.
Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got CNN Executives, Writing Contests, Monetizing Your Expertise, and More. Enjoy! For all the links, check out the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/process-hacker-news-for-january-30-2018/ Media Listen in as Gavin Zuchlinski chats with Doug Morneau on Doug’s podcast about qualified prospects and client appointments. How entrepreneurs and C level executives work together has changed, thanks to the interim executive model. That’s what Pam Wasley discusses in her latest interview on the Reach or Miss Podcast. Being an expert at something doesn’t immediately guarantee any cash flow, but My Fab Finance founder Tonya Rapley shares her knowledge on how to monetize your expertise with host Nicaila Matthews on Side Hustle Pro. Free stuff used to be enough to bring traffic to your website, but does free content still work in today’s saturated market? You can find out on The $100 MBA Show with Omar Zenhom. Dad is in control has now come true for the Mom is In Control podcast! Heather Chauvin has her husband Bryan Chauvin as a guest again on her show, and they have an amusing back and forth about the experiences in their marriage and their new Facebook group. While you’re there, check out her episode on the importance of energy healing. Competition TCK Publishing by Tom Corson-Knowles just announced that they’ll be hosting a writing prompt competition every Friday. Check out their Facebook page for more details! Writing Ron Carucci writes about his chat with former CNN Executive Parisa Khosravi on what it takes to find a leader’s voice. Julian Hayes II has two new blog posts with tips on four toxic words to avoid and four nighttime habits to keep as simple keys to success. Groups If you’re a woman searching for a community geared towards Purpose, Passion and Power, you are welcome to join Kesha Moore’s free Facebook group to link up! Recommended Resources Black Girls Code Founder Kimberly Bryant, who is also one of Michelle Kim’s role models, was recently featured on Walmart’s 28 Second of Greatness, a series they created for Black History Month that shows clips of inspirational people. Robert Scoble thinks Mark Zuckerberg just turned up the dopamine after hearing Facebook’s recent announcement about posting more friends and family news on our Facebook feeds. Robert was recommended by Tara Hunt. Nathan Barry of ConvertKit, the email marketing tool for online creators, has just updated their mission statement. Justin McGill spoke of Nathan in his Hack the Process interview. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. You can also listen to this episode of Hack the Process as part of the podcast. If you liked what you read here, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.
Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got advice about focusing your intentions, getting that book published, and how seriously to take the new year’s resolutions you just made. Remember, if you sign up you can get all this delivered right to your inbox every week, along with a few exclusive updates for the Process Hackers on our mailing list. Enjoy! Events Start the year with a good laugh! Go check out comedian Sarah Cooper’s site for information about her upcoming shows in 2018. Publications Be inspired by Adam Siddiq’s grandfather’s true tale of captivity and strength through suffering in Adam’s new book, Shackled: A Journey from Political Imprisonment to Freedom. Media New Year, new you shouldn’t be the case. Hear what JuVan Langford has to say about waiting until a new year starts to make changes for the better. What is that One Thing you seriously want to focus on? Jay Wong interviews Jay Papasan, co-author of the bestselling book “How to Focus On One Thing,” about why this matters. Finding your fans and making a living as an artist can be tricky. Jeff Goins talks about that with Tom Corson-Knowles. Get your dose of rhetoric as Daniel Coffeen elaborates on the radical empiricism of rhetoric in a recent interview. Plus, read The Delirium of Empiricism, a blog post Daniel just published. Sponsoring a major conference can cost some serious cash. Find out how much it could be, and how to determine if it’s worth the investment, from Omar Zenhom. Writings Our latest Hack the Process guest, Ron Carucci shares scientific evidence that proves timing is essential for successful change. Recommended Resources Join The Mindfulness and Meditation Summit for free on January 22, where some of the leaders in the field like Shefali Tsabary, Chade-Meng Tan, Pema Chodron, Jon Kabat-Zinn, and Jack Kornfield are speaking. They were all recommendations made by Heather Chauvin, Bill Duane, Lisa Dale Miller, Rhonda Magee, Kate Swoboda, Jenny Feinberg and Loic LeMeur. Author Julia Cameron reminds you to Keep the drama on the page in her latest blog post. She has been a great influence on Jay Wong, Loic LeMeur and Heather Chauvin. Want to know how to become a published author in 90 days? The new episode of Entrepreneur on Fire with Self Publishing School Podcast host Chandler Bolt might help. Tom Morkes, Nicaila Matthews and Nicole Holland have all spoken highly of John Lee Dumas. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.
Happy New Year from the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got tips on picking small-cap cryptocurrency coins, perspectives on adopting a code of conduct, advice on finally quitting that job or breaking up with that client (you know the one), and more. Enjoy! For all the links, check out the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/process-hacker-news-for-january-8-2018/ Media It’s a new year, and some of you might be thinking of quitting your jobs as a New Year’s Resolution. Nicaila Matthews tells you what it was like when she did it herself a year ago. Carter Thomas shares five lessons from 2017 that will help create profits for 2018! He also talks a bit about three of his favorite small cap coins in the ever-changing cryptocurrency market. Milestone Truly Social at trulysocial.ca can help you connect to your customers through content, and they’re celebrating their second anniversary. Congratulations, Tara Hunt! Events Just a few days remain until Maria Dismondy will be presenting a webinar on The Art of Setting Your Publishing Goals. Josh Haynam reveals a few secrets in an event: How to Use Quizzes to Generate Leads on January 17. Forbes just recently published an article on Top Web Design Trends In 2018 quoting Josh as well. Writing Breaking up with a client can be tough, but Brennan Dunn has some helpful tips. He’s also in search of a freelancer who would like to add some CSS animations into their new app. Drop him a message! Rich Mironov just posted a blog tackling roadmapping and what your audience usually thinks. Indy Hall has launched their Code of Conduct, and founder Alex Hillman discusses what led to its creation. Recommended Resources Seth Godin writes a short, amusing entry about hiding from the mission. He’s also currently accepting sign-ups for The Marketing Seminar. Alex Cespedes and Tara Byrne are two Hack the Process guests influenced by Seth. Boss Mom founder, Dana Malstaff reveals the number one way to grow and scale a business this year. Dana was recommended by previous Hack the Process guest, Maria Dismondy. The Insanity Check podcast just had Leslie Mac on as a guest. She talks all about breaking the cycle in 2018. Michelle Kim recommended following Leslie. Mind Valley by Vishen Lakhiani has an event coming up: Unlimited Abundance Annual Masterclass featuring Christie Marie Sheldon. Vishen was mentioned by Michelle Dale in her interview.
Process Hacker News for December 4, 2017 Get links to all the resources mentioned on the show notes: http://www.hacktheprocess.com/process-hacker-news-for-december-4-2017/ Media Gary Vaynerchuk shares his take on mobile apps, cryptocurrency and intuition when he appears as a guest on Adam Siddiq’s podcast, The Soulfully Optimized Life. Pay attention to Alex Cespedes’s advice: “Better writing starts with the title,” in his latest Project Book podcast episode. Oftentimes, we want to shape our children into perfection, but there is a huge difference between parenting and “childrening.” Listen in as Guy and Ilan Ferdman share a reasonable argument in their latest episode. Also check out their two new videos about breaking old habits and getting a growth mindset on their YouTube channel. Writing The Lead Fuze Blog by Justin McGill has just been recognized in Quickbooks’ list of 100 Best Business Blogs. Check out the latest Lead Fuze article on 5 pricing strategies, written by Ruben Gamez. The latest The Virtually Anywhere Daily curation is now out! Be sure to check out all the articles and videos shared by our most recent Hack the Process guest, Michelle Dale. Events Andi Galpern brings you CascadeSF’s UXNight: The Blockchain on January 17, where blockchain technologies and cryptocurrency are the main themes. Take advantage of a more affordable ticket price if you register before the end of December. Tools Take a sneak peek at the interface of RightMessage, an up and coming on-site personalization product, co-founded by Brennan Dunn. Share Ryan Waggoner’s tweet and take advantage of a 30% discount on LetsMakeApps.io, his lead generation system for freelancers. Causes Ashe Dryden just tweeted about donating GED textbooks to women in prison. Can you spare $20 for a good cause? Recommended Resources Huawei has been making waves as the third largest mobile phone company, and Shel Israel points out why Huawei is among the smartest social marketers on a recent Medium post. Previous Hack the Process guest, Tara Hunt told us that she was inspired by Shel’s work. If you’re looking for the best entrepreneurship books, Pat Flynn recommends his top business books for 2017. Watch the video until the end for a chance to get a free copy of his current favorite! Nicaila Matthews, Omar Zenhom and Paula Jenkins have all spoken of how Pat Flynn influenced them.
Process Hacker Updates Awards This week a couple of our Process Hackers were recognized in the media: Jay Wong has been named as one of the Top 40 Millennial Influencers to Follow in 2018 by New Theory Magazine. Check out who else is on the list! Previous Hack the Process guest Tom Morkes has been noted as one of the 7 Top Motivating and Inspiring Mentors of 2017, alongside other noteworthy publishers including vloggers Casey Neistat and Gary Vaynerchuk, by self-mastery coach Johnny from the Motion-Effect blog. Publications Several Process Hackers published new blog posts and podcast episodes this week: If you want to know what the hardest part about starting a new business is, get it straight from Leade.rs founder, Loic Le Meur in his recently published Medium article. An Artist’s Benediction is a new Medium post by Jenny Feinberg where you’ll find some words of inspiration and commitment. Read on to find out more about how she approaches her art. If you’d like to develop a tough attitude, read Curtis McHale as he dissects Angela Duckworth’s book Grit, and see how the book is divided into three main questions and answers. Being healthy while still being productive at work don’t always feel like they can go hand in hand, but this essay about five easy habits by Julian Hayes II might change your mind. Want to be an expert in Artificial Intelligence or at least look like one? Perhaps you can by employing these hilarious tips by Noshaba Khan on Sarah Cooper’s blog. Events One of our Process Hackers is participating in a live event you might want to check out: What Use is Mindfulness in the Face of Injustice? Learn more about how mindfulness can transform our society by joining this retreat with Rhonda Magee and Jon Kabat-Zinn on December 1 and 2 in New York. Contests And one of the Process Hackers is running a contest: This week Dr. Kesha Moore is giving away a Woman’s Success Package written by women, for women. Just answer a simple question before November 17 for a chance to win three books by Brene Brown, Valorie Burton, and Kesha herself. Recommended Resources And here are a few updates from people our Process Hackers have recommended following: Have you heard of STATION F, a huge startup campus set in Paris? Read all about Brian Solis’s experience and even watch the video as he explores this formerly abandoned train station to show how it has transformed into a glorious new venue for tech startups. Brian was one of the resources mentioned in Tara Hunt‘s Hack the Process interview. If you’ve already gotten over the challenge of starting a business, you may be looking for The Trick to Scaling a Business. If so, you can learn a lot in the newest episode on Entrepreneur On Fire, where John Lee Dumas discovers how Nikitas Tsoukalis grew his business 80% every year. Tom Morkes, Nicaila Matthews, and Nicole Holland all told Hack the Process that they found inspiration thru John Lee Dumas’s podcast. That’s the Process Hacker News for this week. Be sure to sign up for the mailing list, where I’m planning to share expanded updates along with all the links. And if this has been helpful, it would be great to hear back from you!
Got side hustle? The chances are the answer to that question is probably YES. How can you take that side hustle and turn it into full-time entrepreneurship? Or, how can you make sure you are growing, accomplishing your goals, and keeping sane? On this episode we chat with Nicaila Matthews, the Creator and Host of Side Hustle Pro, a podcast that spotlights bold, black women entrepreneurs who have scaled from side hustle to full time entrepreneurship. Side Hustle Pro has generated over a quarter million downloads in a year and amassed a loyal community of over 30,000 aspiring entrepreneurs. Nicaila talks about her own path to side-hustle-ship and the main tools and strategies she's used to scale her business and community. Of those, SOCIAL MEDIA has been a huge part - so Nicaila gives us a crash course on how to use social to rock and smash your side hustle goals. Nicaila is a career long Digital Marketing Strategist and alumna of the University of Pennsylvania (BA) and the University of Michigan (MBA). Her professional experience spans digital marketing, ad sales and social media strategy for NPR, Google, MTV Networks and Georgetown McDonough. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) using the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! SOME OF THE TOPICS WE DISCUSS: - What does being a "dream driver" mean? - What inspired Nicaila as a child - Being a woman of color in the Ivy League - Why getting a MBA was extremely valuable & worth the investment - How not getting an offer from Google devastated yet motivated Nicaila - The origin story of the Side Hustle Pro Podcast - How to setting goals for your new side hustle - Nicaila's strategy for growing Side Hustle Pro podcast - Why you ABSOLUTELY need social media - Why Nicaila chose Instagram of her platform of choice for social promotion - 3 strategies for growing social media fans with truly engaged followers - Why making an exclusive FB group can help you grow community - Challenges Nicaila is currently facing in her business - What Side Hustle Pro has taught Nicaila about herself - Technical challenges building a podcast - How to increase podcast subscribers - Nicaila's favorite business tools - Legacy NICAILA'S KEYS TO SUCCESS: 1. Be willing to start 2. Don't let discouraging days keep you down or make you stop. 3. Ignore haters. FIND NICAILA MATTHEWS ON: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro Twitter: twitter.com/sidehustlepro Web: www.sidehustlepro.co FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: twitter.com/dreamsindriveWeb: www.dreamsindrive.com JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE COMMUNITY: www.dreamsindrive.com/JOIN JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook
By day Nicaila Matthews is a social media strategist and Senior Manager for Social Media Marketing at NPR, but in her spare time she runs a podcast called Side Hustle Pro, featuring interviews with successful black women entrepreneurs. In this episode of Hack the Process Nicaila will tell us why she chose to focus her subject matter at the expense of narrowing her audience, what keeps her motivated to continue her side hustle despite her successful professional career, and how her research and launch strategy contributed to her show's success.
Nicaila Matthews, founder of one of the top ranked business podcast "Side Hustle Pro" shares her unique journey through life, career, and school. This is a hilarious, honest, and actionable interview from the Side Hustle Queen herself. Find Nicaila Here: Web: www.sidehustlepro.co/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/cailakspeaks Instagram: www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/SideHustlePro/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/nicailamatthews
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.