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This week's episode is a special joint release with Black Enterprise. I'm also joined by Guest Co-Host, Courtney Herring, founder and CEO of Champ Media. Rosetta Thurman has built a multiple six-figure business around 'happiness.' She is the founder of 'Happy Black Woman,' a community and movement helping over 250,000 women worldwide 'create their ideal life.' Rosetta should know. She's created her own ideal life, exclaiming happily that everything she owns fits into one suitcase! It's her business acumen and dedication to her community that make her the perfect guest with whom to explore the topic of affiliate marketing. Rosetta shares tips and best advice for incorporating affiliate marketing into your business model in a way that is beneficial to your community and clients.   Just heard @RosettaThurman on the @herpowerhustle #podcast. My biggest takeaway was... Click above to tweet at us and share your greatest takeaway from this interview In addition to sharing what Rosetta has uncovered as the desire

Kavit Haria went from being a musician who wasn't getting booked to sharing the stage with Sir Paul McCartney. He credits 'marketing and hustle' for his success. He then took what he learned about marketing to teach other musicians...and then other business people.   Just heard @KavitHaria on the @herpowerhustle #podcast. My biggest takeaway was... Click above to tweet at us and share your greatest takeaway from this interview Kavit shares such amazing information about his own journey from broke musician to building and maintaining a successful online business helping artists, creatives and other entrepreneurs create thriving and financially successful businesses. We chat about: How to use marketing to build your fan base, your tribe The importance of having a grasp on the business of creativity in order to pursue your creativity Expanding your market and increasing your prices His Passsion, 'some knowledge' and Hustle Real world case study with a Sister Power Hustler on how to niche her market The best

  "I live a life that is unexpected...tomorrow when you wake up if you're not where you want to be, then in that very moment do unexpected things in your life. You must make changes to get where you want to end up." Anthony Trucks asks his clients--and us--one simple question: 'Do you want to be remembered in life for doing something you're not yet doing?' Anthony Trucks went into foster care at age 6, was adopted at 15, then went on to be a linebacker in the NFL, only to be injured, start a business and watch his marriage fall apart. But that's only part of the story. Anthony shares his story as a testament to the greatness that is inside of each of us. He joins me to talk about living triumphantly through the application of L.I.F.T. and what it means to Trust Your Hustle. You shouldn't judge a book by its cover...well, Anthony is an open book with us, sharing things he's never shared before publicly. Anthony and I chat about: His life transitions from foster care to adoption to playing in the NFL then bein

"I'm dedicating my life to supporting entrepreneurship in our communities and making sure that we're not only supporting our top performing founders from non-traditional communities...but that I'm also doing the work of inspiring our young people to pursue startup life as an option"   Jason Towns is the director of residency with CODE2040, whose mission is to create access, awareness, and opportunities for top Black and Latino/a engineering talent to ensure their leadership in the innovation economy. Jason has 15 years of experience as a founder and advisor to startups, campaigns and nonprofits. Before heading to the Silicon Valley, he sat on the Washington, DC Mayor’s Tech Roundtable and served as an advisor to Digital DC, an initiative formed to promote and invest in the continued growth of DC’s tech ecosystem. Jason is a lifetime learner committed to the idea that technology can be a great equalizer and served as a CODE for Progress Fellow, focused on creating software to tackle large scale social issues.

"Steve Jobs taught people to pay for content online [through the Apple Store.]" "I tried a few different businesses before launching Foundr Magazine for Young Entrepreneurs. I even tried to sell cologne reviews online!!" Nathan Chan knew he wanted to feel more fulfilled in his life. He wasn't happy with his job and wanted more. He read loads of books and articles about being an entrepreneur but didn't implement most of what he learned. He searched for a guide to help him start but couldn't find what he needed, so he created it. Foundr Magazine was created to help young entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses. Just over a year ago Nathan quit his full-time job and now focuses full-time on creating products to help entrepreneurs. He is well versed in many areas, but we've chosen to go deep on how to build a successful online subscription-based publication AND how to increase your Instagram following with engaged followers, who become not only rabid fans, but paying customers. Sister Power Hustler, Eryka, Pu

Isn't it bad to be Addicted to anything, even Success? Joel Brown says, "It depends on your definition of Success!" Four years ago, Australian Entrepreneur and Life Design Coach, Joel Brown started bookmarking articles about success that inspired him. He named the site Addicted2Success. Today, that personal inspiration site is now monetized and has garnered over 55 million views worldwide. He has tapped into why success resonates with people and what it means to be successful and even how his own definition of success has evolved. Joel not only shares great insight about building a successful brand, but we also talk about romance and hip hop! Joel goes deep to share with us about his journey. We cover: Creating an online community that has achieved 55 MILLION views worldwide His step-by-step outline for creating an online community that resonates with your audience Building a brand and then stepping from behind it to also build a personal brand Why he's Addicted2Success Romance and success His BIG END GOAL

Branding You and interviewingU Nando Rodriguez, Talent Brand Specialist, often described as dynamic, creative and down right outspoken, is a veteran recruiter with over ten years experience in the fashion industry, the creative landscape with the last four years focused in the social media space. His personal brand has landed him speaking engagements with LinkedIn, The School of Visual Arts, Brazen Careerist, Huffington Post Live, and other globally recognized channels. Nando's currently the Head of Employment Branding for Ogilvy & Mather. Nando is the co-founder of interviewingU, a startup helping people discover, create and establish their personal brand to help them land the job of their dreams. And he's the co-creator of the interactive #Brand2Land workshop designed to introduce job seekers (of all levels and industries) to the latest trends in interviewing and ways to differentiate themselves from the competition. Nando shares his insight with us about: Tapping into your passion and expressing it i

The $10,000 Way to Describe your Business In 2013, Gwen Jimmere was in the midst of a tumultuous divorce, had a young son and had just been laid off from her job. Her mortgage was due in 15 days. Then she had an idea. She would approach a newly built Whole Foods store near her home and pitch them to carry her homemade hair care products, Naturalicious. Whole Foods said yes. In 2014, just a year later, Gwen walked away from the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference with a $10,000 check and a six-month mentorship with Black Enterprise Senior VP/Chief Content Officer Alfred A. Edmond, Jr. Naturalicious is now sold internationally. Gwen gives insight for you: To craft a winning pitch To leverage 'not winning' pitch a competition About what it took for her to be placed in Whole Foods AND how she leveraged that relationship On her views on getting feedback To market successfully in a saturated market And a host of resources that you'll want to start reading immediately!   Tweetworthy! In a business pitch co

"When you know how much of an impact you are making on people's lives and it's a good impact, you can't stop." ~ 12-year-old fashion designer and more, Essynce Moore A Child's Passion for Fashion! "I've filled my vision board...I need to get another one" Essynce She started designing fashion as doodles at the age of 6!!!! 12-year-old fashion designer, author, motivational speaker and more, Essynce Moore and her focused and supportive entrepreneurial mama, Starr Barrett join us to talk about supporting our children's dreams and what it's like to be a multipassionate tweenpreneur. We chat step-by-step through Essynce's journey from a kid doodling to fashion designer, making her first sale, to her words of wisdom to other entrepreneurs of all ages--and also how she accessorizes her school uniform. "The Sky ISN'T the limit. I can draw and sketch the World." ~ Essynce Tweenpreneur fashion designer  Her relationship with her mom Juggling school, business and friends How she handles disappointments and challenges

Our Month of Money Finale Episode We go out with a bang! Marley Majcher is not only an award-winning celebrity event planner, TV contributor and author, she is also a no nonsense financial consultant for business owners. She minces no words about how to juggle finances, kids, life and any other question she's asked. Stacey Ferguson aka @JusticeFergie, also an event planner, consultant, award-winning blogger and recovering attorney, joins as a guest co-host as we drill down into keeping what we make, knowing what we're making and getting our finances in order in a No Judgment Zone. We chat it up about money, time, life...just a few little life issues, including: Best practices for making sure that we [get] keep our finances in order Facing Impostor Syndrome How to set prices without under pricing and how to price whether providing goods or services Taking what you've learned to teach others to help save time and frustration Firing clients while 'taking the high road' And so much more! Tweetworthy!  "There’

  It doesn't have to be painful...We're talking taxes, legal issues and all of things that we need to know to avoid headaches and keep what we earn in our businesses! Many of us avoid the conversations about lawyers and CPAs. John Dedon is not only an expert and seasoned estate planning attorney, but he's a businessman and understands how to distill weighty (and frankly, scary) topics like tax and entity formation into bite-sized bits of information for your benefit. On this episode John shares at least $500 of FREE legal information for you to plan and protect your business.     In layperson's terms John helps us understand: THE biggest mistake business owners make regarding legal and financial planning The barebones documents that everyone should have in place, not just business owners When to consider bringing on lawyers and accounting professionals How to protect your asset aka your business when working with business partners Cost-saving tips to protect your asset Your business is an asset and how to p

We are continuing our Women's History Month focus on YOUR MONEY. Today Jocelyn D. Wright of Ascension Wealth and Financial Behaviorist, Jacquette M. Timmons join us to talk about careers in financial planning, the importance of financial planning, and being honest about our relationship with money. It's a NO JUDGMENT ZONE as we talk about it so we can live it!       On this episode Jocelyn and Jacquette walk us through: How women can be successful in financial planning careers--and the myriad of career choices available within the profession The importance of mentorship and finding mentors to guide you--whether or not they are women or of color or otherwise like you Tips for facing apprehension surrounding finances What to know when hiring a financial planner And so much more! If you're stressed about being able to pay your bills it makes it harder to close Tweetworthy! the client ~ @jacqmtimmons "Money 365 and that extra day on Leap Year" ~ @JocelynDWright      Resources from our conversation: Visit Ja

It's All About the Money March at Her Power Hustle. Kicking off our conversations about YOUR money are Geri Stengel, founder and president of Ventureneer and Dwight L. Peters, founder of Backershub. Dwight and Geri break down for us what crowdfunding is...you may think you know...but did you know there are 3 types of crowdfunding? See, you probably didn't know that. We go deep on how women can use crowdfunding to take their businesses to the next level and equally as important how to protect yourself along the way. Geri and Dwight share great information on the following: Truths about repeat backers (spoiler alert: there are folks who have invested in as many as 300 campaigns!) Why women can excel at crowdfunding Tips for marketing your campaign effectively The most popular industries and categories for raising funding How the federal government plays a role in crowdfunding And information about Geri's and Dwight's own journeys in business   “Equity crowdfunding plays to women’s strength” ~ @Ventureneer

"Radical self care says, 'I unapologetically love me so that I can love you.'"  We are kicking off Women's History Month talking about community and how women can care for ourselves and for one another with Soul-Wealth Coach & Healer, Best-Selling Author, Sisterhood Specialist, Ordained Elder, Living Kidney Donor, and “proud Mom,” Dr. Vikki Johnson. Vikki has been a keynote speaker for TEDx Women, the Pentagon, and Federally Employed Women to name a few, and her  Girl Talk Unplugged, Sacred Sister Leader Network inspires women to be great in the mirror first, then in the marketplace via Sistahood!     "We reflect each other's greatness...when women come together it's magical and healing." ~ @AllThingsVikki Tweetworthy!     Today's Power Boost: Teri Harrison,Founder of Fearless Fabulous Worldwide   Take action! By Teri Nichole Harrison, Esq. Connect with Teri on Facebook and Twitter Visit her site to learn more at www.FFWORLDWIDE.com     Resources from our conversation: Visit Vikki's website HERE Con

Episode Summary A friend of mine calls her 9 to 5 the 'Paycheck Plantation,' harsh, yes. But let's be honest, #thestruggleisreal if you are an entrepreneurial woman who is working to make ends meet at a day job while working on your passion aka your 'Side Hustle' in the remaining hours of the day (are there remaining hours?). Today we're joined by Nick Loper the Side Hustler in Chief and host of the extremely popular 'Side Hustle Nation' podcast. He shares his journey from side hustler to full-time hustler, along with tips for you to implement while side hustling and some best practices his guests have shared with him about taking that leap many of us dream of from side hustler to full-time hustler. And check the videos below...Did Nick say that he and his wife slow dance together EVERY night? The average millionaire has 7 streams of income!  Tweet worthy!   Have we got Resources for You this Week! Nick's website - http://www.sidehustlenation.com/ Need some ideas to spark your side hustle? Check out Nick's

Episode Summary Do you watch 'Shark Tank'? Have you had dreams of securing one of those 'licensing' deals they're always mentioning? Well, before you jump into the 'Tank' tune in to this episode all about licensing and franchising, with one the pre-eminent franchise attorneys in the world, Lee Plave of PlaveKoch. Also, joining us to work through the benefits and issues to consider when considering a franchise (as a franchisee or a franchisor). In this episode we discuss: The difference between a licensing and franchising arrangement Who you need to have on your team to protect yourself When it may be the prime time for you to consider becoming a franchisor What to consider if you want to become a franchisee The secrets to putting a 'Franchise Disclosure Document' to use for your benefit International franchising considerations The 'Call to Excellence' coming out of the National Labor Relations Board press statement about McDonald's and its impact on prospective franchising relationships And much, much more

Episode Summary While a Captain in the Israeli Army, Julie Sheranosher broke her back...TWICE! Her doctor told her that if she didn't drastically reduce her 18-hour workday down to a maximum of FOUR HOURS! she would greet her 30th birthday in a wheelchair. Julie needed to make some changes in her life. What starts as a conversation about 'time hacking' and creating ways to be more productive, quickly turns into a chat between girlfriends about control, surrender and what really matters in life. Most people overestimate what they can do in one day and underestimate what they can do in one year.  Tweet worthy! ~ Bill Gates as modified by Jayson Gaignard       Resources Find out more about Julie's journey, her Time Hackers Podcast and loads of free resources on her website: http://imjulie.com/  Check out my friend Jonny Nastor's Podcast Hack the Entrepreneur for more valuable 'hacks' Julie's Power Jam: Aqua Cartoon Heroes - We don't judge at Her Power Hustle!!!       Power Boost thanks to: Karima Mariama-Arthu

In this 'almost' inaugural episode (Episode 0.5) of the Her Power Hustle podcast, host Michelle Y. Talbert, walks you through the purpose of Her Power Hustle, how it came to fruition and shares clips of upcoming episodes with Guy Kawasaki, Dave McClure, Caroline V. Clarke and more! So be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Thanks for tuning in. Her Hustle is Real!

Tweet at us! In this inaugural episode of the Her Power Hustle Podcast our guest, Caroline V. Clarke, author, journalist and host of Black Enterprise’s Women of Power TV, shares about her journey to learn about her birth mother and to becoming the woman of Power who she is today. This episode is filled with inspiration and great information about overcoming hurdles and doubt and how we build community and strengthen one another as Sister Power Hustlers!   Don't keep us a secret! Share us!       Pick up a copy of Caroline's memoir, 'Postcards from Cookie' here    Champ Media  Courtney Herring - Champ Media http://gochampmedia.com/ http://twitter.com/gochampmedia http://www.facebook.com/ChampMediaAgency http://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyherring   Women of Power Summit Information click HERE   Be sure to subscribe to our mailing list so you are kept up to date on BONUS episodes and news from Her Power Hustle.   //     Fill out the form below for more information on having your business featured for FREE on